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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Lev Kitchen
Dairy-Free at Lev Kitchen
Lev Kitchen in Ithaca has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Egg, Sweet Tahini & Date Roll and Crispy Fingerling Potatoes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Lev Kitchen
Lev Kitchen in Ithaca has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Add Egg. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Lev Kitchen
Lev Kitchen in Ithaca has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Egg, Sweet Tahini & Date Roll and Haloumi & Egg Malawach. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Lev Kitchen
Lev Kitchen in Ithaca has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Add Egg. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Lev Kitchen
Lev Kitchen in Ithaca has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Add Egg. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Lev Kitchen
Lev Kitchen in Ithaca has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Add Egg. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Lev Kitchen
Lev Kitchen in Ithaca has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Sweet Tahini & Date Roll. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Lev Kitchen
Lev Kitchen in Ithaca has 19 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Egg, Sweet Tahini & Date Roll and Haloumi & Egg Malawach. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Lev Kitchen
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet & Spicy Chicken | 59.3 g | 76.5 g |
| Kennebec French Fries | 1.4 g | 32.6 g |
| Falafel Malawach | 36.1 g | 28.1 g |
| Crispy Fingerling Potatoes | 45.9 g | 26.8 g |
| Roasted Beet Salad | 15.9 g | 25.2 g |
| Shakshuka Malawach | 55.9 g | 21.3 g |
| Yogurt Parfait | 61.7 g | 21.2 g |
| Za'atar Chicken Malawach | 9.3 g | 20 g |
| Red Walnut & Roasted Blueberry Tart | 5.5 g | 20 g |
| Fatoush Salad | 17.4 g | 14.7 g |
| Honey Latte | 134.5 g | 10.4 g |
| Sausage Egg & Cheese | 32.6 g | 6.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sausage Egg & Cheese - $13: Lamb Merguez Sausage, Chevre Cheese, Red Schug, Scallion, Cilantro, Scrambled Eggs Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Haloumi & Egg Malawach - $12: Halloumi Cheese, Scrambled Eggs, Seasonal Jam, Local Greens Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium 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: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Crispy Fingerling Potatoes - $8.5: Crispy Fingerling Potatoes, Urfa Aioli, Scallion, Silan, Cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Yogurt Parfait - $6.75: Remembrance Farm Yogurt, Homemade Granola, Seasonal Fruit Coulis Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sweet Fried Malawach Dough - $9: Orange Blossom Caramel, Powdered Sugar, Cardamom Whipped Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium 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, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Haloumi Malawach - $12.5: Seasonal Jam, Seared Haloumi Cheese, Pistachios, Greens Mix Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Mamalawach - $9.75: Hummus, Feta Cheese, Grated Tomato, Roasted Onion, Pickled Vegetables, Cilantro, Scallion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory 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: Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Malawach - $12.5: Hummus, Green Garlic Aioli, Pickled Vegetable, Grated Tomato, Scallion, Cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Side, Salad, & Soup
- Fatoush Salad - $11.5: Local Greens, Seasonal Vegetables, Mint, Scallion, Pomegranate Vinaigrette, Malawach Croutons Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, 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, Halal, 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, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Schnitzel Mushrooms - $12.25: Lightly Breaded Black Pearl Oyster Mushrooms, Scallion, Cilantro, Green Garlic Aioli Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Sweet Fried Malawach Dough (Strawberry) - $9: Salted Strawberry Caramel, Cardamom Whipped Cream and Powdered Sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Halva with Cardamom Whipped Cream - $8.5: Choice of Pistachio, Double Chocolate, Peanut Butter Crisp Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Red Walnut & Roasted Blueberry Tart - $7.5: Cardamom Whipped Cream, Slow Roasted Blueberries, Red Walnut & Malawach Dough Tart Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Sweet Tahini & Date Roll - $5.5: Sweet Roll filled with Tahini, Dates, Cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
Beverages
- Cardamom Latte - $4.75
- Saffron Latte - $4.75
- Rose Blossom Latte - $4.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- 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: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Lev Kitchen
- Is Lev Kitchen dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Lev Kitchen has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Egg, Sweet Tahini & Date Roll and Crispy Fingerling Potatoes.
- What can I eat at Lev Kitchen on a dairy-free diet?
- Add Egg, Sweet Tahini & Date Roll and Crispy Fingerling Potatoes carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Lev Kitchen have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Sweet Tahini & Date Roll.
- Is Lev Kitchen gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Lev Kitchen?
- Sweet & Spicy Chicken, at roughly 76.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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