Lev Kitchen – Middle Eastern
The air at Lev Kitchen is thick with the irresistible aroma of golden, buttery malawach, a flaky Yemeni flatbread that takes center stage as both a savory vessel and a sweet indulgence. From the sizzle of spicy merguez and halloumi to the delicate crunch of fried dough dusted with halva and pistachio butter, every bite offers a vibrant journey through Middle Eastern-inspired comfort. This inviting space transforms the morning routine into a sensory celebration, where crispy fingerling potatoes and rich, jam-filled pastries create a warm and soulful atmosphere.
222, East State Street, Ithaca, NY, 14850 +16073190262 https://www.levkitchen.com/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, vegan, high-protein, pescatarian, mediterranean, plant-based, low-sodium, heart-healthy, high-fiber, south-beach, gerd, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast
Served until 11:30 AM
- Pistachio Butter & Jam Malawach - $9.25: House Made Pistachio Butter, Seasonal Jam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sausage Egg & Cheese - $13: Lamb Merguez Sausage, Chevre Cheese, Red Schug, Scallion, Cilantro, Scrambled Eggs Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Haloumi & Egg Malawach - $12: Halloumi Cheese, Scrambled Eggs, Seasonal Jam, Local Greens Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bacon Egg & Cheese Malawach - $12: Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Urfa Aioli, Scallions Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Oyster Mushroom, Cherry Tomato & Egg Malawach - $11.5: Scrambled Eggs, Sauteed Oyster Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes, Scallion, Parsley, Urfa Aioli Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Crispy Fingerling Potatoes - $8.5: Crispy Fingerling Potatoes, Urfa Aioli, Scallion, Silan, Cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Yogurt Parfait - $6.75: Remembrance Farm Yogurt, Homemade Granola, Seasonal Fruit Coulis Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Halva - $8: Served with Cardamom Whipped Cream, Powdered Sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sweet Fried Malawach Dough - $9: Orange Blossom Caramel, Powdered Sugar, Cardamom Whipped Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Malawach Wraps
- Merguez Malawach - $16: Lamb Merguez Sausage, Hummus, Chevre Cheese Red Schug, Scallion, Cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shakshuka Malawach - $11.75: Shakshuka Spread, 6 Minute Egg, Scallion, Cilantro, Feta Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Haloumi Malawach - $12.5: Seasonal Jam, Seared Haloumi Cheese, Pistachios, Greens Mix Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Mamalawach - $9.75: Hummus, Feta Cheese, Grated Tomato, Roasted Onion, Pickled Vegetables, Cilantro, Scallion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Za'atar Chicken Malawach - $14.25: Za’atar Roasted Chicken, Hummus, Urfa Aioli, Green Schug, Scallion, Parsley Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet & Spicy Chicken - $14.25: Za’atar Roasted Chicken, Seasonal Jam, Red Schug, Almonds, Scallion, Greens Mix Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oyster Mushroom & Cherry Tomato Malawach - $12.25: Sauteed Oyster Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes, Pilpelchuma, Hummus, Parsley, Scallion, Yogurt Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Malawach - $12.5: Hummus, Green Garlic Aioli, Pickled Vegetable, Grated Tomato, Scallion, Cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Side, Salad, & Soup
- Fatoush Salad - $11.5: Local Greens, Seasonal Vegetables, Mint, Scallion, Pomegranate Vinaigrette, Malawach Croutons Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Beet Salad - $11.75: Local Greens, Beets, Watermelon Radish, Chevre Cheese, Pistachio, Scallion, Mint Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kennebec French Fries - $11.5: Urfa Aioli, Silan, Pickled Fresno Peppers, Chèvre Cheese, Scallion, Cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Schnitzel Mushrooms - $12.25: Lightly Breaded Black Pearl Oyster Mushrooms, Scallion, Cilantro, Green Garlic Aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Sweet Fried Malawach Dough (Strawberry) - $9: Salted Strawberry Caramel, Cardamom Whipped Cream and Powdered Sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Halva with Cardamom Whipped Cream - $8.5: Choice of Pistachio, Double Chocolate, Peanut Butter Crisp Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Red Walnut & Roasted Blueberry Tart - $7.5: Cardamom Whipped Cream, Slow Roasted Blueberries, Red Walnut & Malawach Dough Tart Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sweet Tahini & Date Roll - $5.5: Sweet Roll filled with Tahini, Dates, Cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Beverages
- Cardamom Latte - $4.75
- Saffron Latte - $4.75
- Rose Blossom Latte - $4.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Honey Latte - $4.75
- Hot Coffee - $3.75
- Cold Brew Coffee - $3.75
- Hot Tea - $3.75
- Iced Tea - $3.75
Add-ons
- Add Egg - $1.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
Restaurants near Lev Kitchen
- De Tasty Hot Pot — Chinese
- Ithaca Ale House — American
- Old Mexico Express — Mexican
- Bickering Twins — Mexican
- Komonz Pizza — Italian
- Monks on the Commons — American
- New Delhi Diamond's Indian Cuisine — Indian
- Collegetown Bagels — American
- Capital Corner — American
- Le Café Cent-Dix — French
- Moosewood Restaurant — Vegetarian
- Moosewood Restaurant — Mediterranean
