ILIS - (Near Brooklyn, NY)

2 /5 William Pang: Service didnt meet the expectation for a fine dining restaurant at this prics range. Sommelier is particularly rude and condescending as opposed to advising customers on picking the right drink for that pairs well with the tasting menu. The food also has its flaws. It ranges from lack of flavor to too salty... Also, the doneness were off for a few dishes. However, I do enjoy the ambiance of the restaurant and its interior design. The place is spacious and easy to have a good conversation with friends.

2 /5 Amanda G.: I went after seeing many photos online and the food looked incredibly appealing. The space itself is beautiful, and the open kitchen really sets the expectation for a great dining experience. Unfortunately, the reality was very disappointing and felt quite random. We chose the tasting menu, which lasted around 3 hours. Many of the courses were raw, and it felt like they were trying too hard to experiment without a clear direction or a strong concept behind the dishes. There were 10 courses, yet we still left feeling oddly unsatisfied. It was that strange feeling of being “full,” but not truly satisfied. Considering the extremely high price, the experience did not feel worth it. The service was great but I would not recommend going.

2 /5 Xinyu Wang: Still sitting at the restaurant while writing this out of boredom. We sat down at 5:30 and now it is almost 9, we still have 1/3 of the dish not served yet. Food is not good tasting. I feel like they just don’t know how to cook food to make them delicious, more like experimenting new ways to cook just for the sake of it. It is either too sour, or too raw, or too plain. Serving speed is really slow. Prepare for a night of sitting around and waiting - they have severs and cooks rotate and serve so everybody is doing something they are not good at at some points of the night. Maybe that’s why. Very expensive, too. We had the filed guide, pretty steep price even for find dining. But the worst taste and one of the worse services I have had. And I am usually accompanying my wife at these fine dining places so I had very little complains usually. But I felt strongly to write this (also bored just waiting). My wife passed on more than half of the dishes because she just couldn’t justify eating them after having a taste. And she is more than happy to eat the food I cook at home, and I am just a freaking regular guy. Very not recommended. Save yourself the time and money and don’t bother coming. Oh just before I am going to submit this review, they actually brought our bill- and we still have 3 dishes left!!!! What a joke

5 /5 Matt Jitwichot: From the moment you walk in, the first thing you notice is the huge open space of the restaurant, it’s visually impressive and immediately sets the tone. I came here to celebrate my birthday, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable dining experiences I’ve ever had.
Here’s why: 1. Service truly top notch.
I was genuinely impressed. In my experience, the level of service here is on par with and honestly even surpasses places like Jean Georges and Brooklyn Chef’s Table. Every detail was handled with care and professionalism. 2. Ingredient presentation that creates identity.
They introduced the ingredients that define the character of the restaurant, explaining what each one was, how it would be used, and what we would be having throughout the night. That level of transparency and storytelling makes the experience feel thoughtful and unique. 3. Highly attentive servers.
The staff checked in with us during almost every course, making sure everything was perfect without ever feeling intrusive. 4. Exceptional storytelling through food.
The way each dish was explained its background, intention, and concept was simply wow. That’s how you create a connection that makes people want to return, just to learn more about the story behind the food. 5. Outstanding drink pairing.
I opted for the drink pairing, and it was incredibly well thought out. Each drink complemented the food perfectly.
If you enjoy drinking, I highly recommend getting the pairing it truly elevates the experience. Overall, this was an experience unlike any other I’ve had. Not just a meal, but a journey one that I won’t forget.