Ilili, The Wharf
9 people recommendvia r/washingtondc9 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Ilili is a Lebanese restaurant at the Wharf that people recommend for its food and striking interior, with water and sunset views noted by one visitor. One diner singles out the eggplant dish, the mixed grill and a surprisingly good duck shawarma, and another praises the tasting menu and wine selection. One diner calls it a tiny bit pricey while still loving it.
Address
ilili DC, 100 District Square SW, Washington, DC 20024
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Eggplant dish, Mixed grill, Duck shawarma
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/CosmicDataGuru in r/washingtondc · Mar 2025taste
Lists Ilili among great food, loving the eggplant dish.
- Recommendsu/heyisthatbigmike in r/washingtondc · Jan 2025taste
Excellent Lebanese food with a cool vibe.
- Recommendsu/adequatefiber in r/washingtondc · Jan 2025ambience
Loved it, slightly pricey, with pretty decor.
- Recommendsu/PandaReal_1234 in r/washingtondc · Jan 2025
Recommends Ilili.
- Recommendsu/shivaspecialsnoflake in r/washingtondc · Dec 2023price
Likes Ilili but notes it will exceed the requested price.
- Recommendsu/drknockb00ts in r/washingtondc · Jan 2026
Names ilili when asked for fancy date night dinner recommendations.
- Recommendsu/randf2015 in r/washingtondc · Jan 2025ambience
Says the food is amazing and the interior is stunning.
- Recommendsu/Kitchen-Offer-3648 in r/washingtondc · Jan 2026taste
Tasting menu is amazing with a great wine collection
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- Recommendsu/Maximum-Outside-5192 in r/washingtondc · Feb 2025ambience
Gorgeous views, stunning interior, amazing Mediterranean food; they bring favorite guests.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.