ilili Restaurant 100 District Square Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20024

"Phenomenal service, beautifully plated food, exquisite flavors!! Needs to be a Michelin star!! I would come to the restaurant alone just for the vibes and for the experience of being transported into another realm-felt like I was in a bird sanctuary. Had lunch here but want to come back for brunch!"

"A beautiful Lebanese restaurant on the wharf that serves excellent Middle East food. We knew this place must be good because we saw quite a few middle easterners dining here as well, a very good sign. We had the lamb burger and duck shawarma, both beautifully presented with the freshest of ingredients that tasted great. For apps we had mixed olives, excellent. Their appetizer list is long, wish we had ordered more. Next time! Angelo the bartender crafted perfect drinks and served them superbly. Everything was seamless and easy. This is a solid new addition to the wharf."

"The best dining experience I’ve ever had til date. Granted, I don’t usually seek out more expensive restaurants but we were celebrating our engagement and we decided to splurge. We’re both vegetarians. Although it would’ve been nice to have vegetarian friendly entree options, the mezzes were more than enough and super tasty. My favorite was the summer squash dish. I really enjoyed the cocktails, the wine pairing and the desserts too!"

"Great restaurant overall. It was in the pricier side though. Huge space. The design was nice with high ceiling and fun mirror for photos. We were seated at a nice table right by the window to see the wharf. Hummus was really tasty with fluffy pita. Must-try!! The main dish was the grilled platter and it was the right portion for the 3 of us to share. The meat was really fresh, seasoned well and grilled to perfection - real smoky. Moist, soft, juicy. I particularly love the lamb and the beef. The chicken breast was also great beyond my expectation. Nice dessert. Love the sesame ice cream."