ilili DC

sparkling wine, aperol popsicle

vodka, 'habibi' bloody mary mix

tequila, creme de moka, licor 43, framboise liqueur, espresso

Presented in a smoked bourbon decanter - serves 4 drinks, bourbon, cardamom, old fashioned bitters

bourbon, amaro nardini, cherry gastrique, old fashioned bitters

shochu, midori, fresh honeydew, melon juice, lemon juice

gin, cucumber cordial, lemon juice, sparkling wine

gin, clarified watermelon and basil juice, lime juice

vodka, aperol, thyme grapefruit cordial

mezcal, passion fruit, faccia brutto, tinctured spices

chorek brioche, poached seasonal fruits, ricotta labne whip, Lebanese syrup

lamb pie, cured egg yolk, pink pepper labne

pickled thyme chimichurri, lemon

roasted butternut squash, dukkah, soft poached eggs, Aleppo hollandaise

daily garden-fresh vegetables

potato, soft scramble eggs, zaatar labne

regular or decaf

regular or decaf, single or double

regular or decaf

Dammann. ceylon, ceylon decaf, chamomile, earl gray, green tea

Feta Cheese, Onion, Tomata, Zaatar

basterma

crab falafel

jalapeno

lamb confit

pine nuts

wild mushrooms

homemade pickled turnip, cauliflower, Persian cucumber, radish

steak tartare, onion, mint, jalapeno

strained yogurt, olive oil, fresh mint, zaatar

Petrossian salmon roe

green & black olives, citrus, thyme

walnuts, sundried peppers, pomegranate molasses

ragout of roasted eggplant, tomato, garlic, old world spices

parsley, mint, tomato, burghul

grape leaves, rice, tomato oil, parsley oil

baharat, rose water and saffron-scented riz, charred spring vegetables, pomegranate jus

whole roasted branzino, tahini, caramelized onion, toasted pine nuts

flat bread, lamb confit, organic eggs

spiced shaved beetroot, cashew labne, parsley, olive, crispy shallots in pita pillows

kaak, house made basterma cured salmon, hollandaise

Lebanese dirty rice, old world jus

chicken and beef kebab, grilled vegetables, Lebanese rice

organic eggs, bottarga, sourdough

smoked Lebanese cheese, bibb lettuce, chili remoulade, pickled turnips

potato pavée, harra spice, cilantro toum

jalapeño, garlic, cilantro

Lebanese garden salad, toasted pita, sumac lemon vinaigrette

chickpea puree with tahini, lemon and olive oil

steak tartare, burghul, jalapeno, onion, mint

zaatar, lamb, and cheese manoushe, labne, olives, cucumber, tomato

baklava, halawet el jibne, knafe

4lbs, zaatar meunière, fresh herb, lemon (available for tables of 3 or more)

Gigante beans puree, turmeric tahini sauce

shawarma spices, Lebanese rice

Lebanese spiced Bordelaise, cognac cream sauce (available for tables of 3 or more)

pickled chanterelle, greens

eggplant, tahini, olive oil, pomegranate seeds

sautéed lamb sausage, lemon, pine nuts

citrus spiced Atlantic swordfish with saffron, pine nut, sweet pepper, mermaid tahini

floss halva, pistachio, lavender honey

Massaya arak, 65% dark chocolate, coco nibs

caramel fondant with sesame crunch & black sesame gelato

inverted sweet cheese tart served with sesame pillows and orange blossom syrup (serves two)

pistachio & cashew

milk pudding with orange zest, orange blossom syrup & pistachio dust

milk, orange zest, orange blossom, pistachio dust

citrus segment, candied oranges, alyssum flowers

sumac vinaigrette, pistachio dukkah, sea salt

cauliflower, tahini labne, chili, mint

cilantro garlic whip, Aleppo pepper

spiced beef, pine nuts, onion, yogurt

grapes, fig jam, walnuts, mint yogurt

pita pillows, fig toum, pomegranate seeds, micro chives

fried chickpea fava beans croquettes

akkawi & feta cheese, pear salad

nigella seed honey, blistered cherries, pistachio

dandelion greens, pine nuts, caramelized onion

lamb & beef meatballs, cherry sauce, kataifi, micro chives

fresh mint, zaatar

Lebanese Rice, toasted vermicelli, mixed nuts

eggplant stuffed squash, squash blossom, tomatoes, pickled shishito

roasted spring greens, old world jus

braised red lentil, charred cherry tomatoes, lentil consommé

lahm ajeen, zaatar manoushe

shawarma spices, pine nut hashweh

mejddol dates, almond and pistachio nougat

roasted squash, piquillo pepper, parsley, pomegranate molasses

pomegranate aguachile, grapes, smoked jalapenos

steak tartare, pomegranate seeds, pickles

maple walnut tahini, charred figs, Aleppo hazelnut crunch

burnt harissa butter, preserved lemon, fresh mint

zaatar cured Ora king salmon, kabis, mixed greens

ezme, harissa, lemon, fresh herbs

zaatar pita, Lebanese chimichurri, toum

mouhamara coulis, Aleppo pommes paille, fresh herbs

whipped labne and burrata, pomegranate, zaatar

grilled beef tenderloin skewer, sumac

roasted tomatoes & olive ezme, kishk, zaatar oil

ground beef and lamb, sumac onion, roasted vegetables

cucumber labne, kashkaval, harissa toum

carob jus, roasted turnips

lamb confit, rice, mint yogurt

grilled caraflex cabbage, moughrabieh, molasses, spiced onion jus, toum

grilled chicken skewer, parsley, mint

moussaka, rice, mint, yogurt

eggplant ragout, rice, mint yogurt

Lebanese dirty rice, old world jus

farmed seasonal mixed greens, tarator sauce

24oz bone in aged rib eye, café de Beirut butter, batata harra, charred shishitos

crispy rice, lamb belly, mekanek, pine nuts, fired onion, labne

house pickled kabis, toum