Little Rascal – Middle Eastern
This spirited neighborhood haunt invites guests into a world of bold Mediterranean flavors, where the table becomes a vibrant mosaic of shared plates and tangy Turkish pickles. Golden-fried halloumi croquettas and crisp feta phyllo rolls offer a satisfying crunch against velvety swirls of house-made dips and smoky roasted cauliflower. It is a place where the warmth of traditional lentil soup meets the brightness of grilled artichokes, creating an atmosphere that feels both intimate and celebratory.
163, Elizabeth Street, NY 10012 +12129660446 https://www.littlerascalrestaurant.com/nolita0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $$
Dietary options: keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, halal, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, heart-healthy, whole30, paleo, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, volumetrics, tlc, raw-food, detox, alkaline, carnivore, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, macrobiotic, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- Turkish Pickles - $8 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Marinated Mixed Olives - $8 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Lentil Soup - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Dips (Hummus/Tzatziki/Babaganoush) - $10: Hummus, Tzatziki, or Babaganoush Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Dolma - $14: Stuffed grape leaves Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Feta Phyllo Rolls - $16: House jam, marrash oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Halloumi Croquettas - $19: Apple butter, marcona almond Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Grilled Artichokes - $24: Sautéed fava beans, preserved lemon, blood orange Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Roasted Cauliflower - $19: Hawaij sauce, seasoned tahini dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Prawns - $26: Cherry tomatoes, muhammara, urfa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating
- Charred Octopus - $28: Potatoes, grape tomatoes, olives, tapenade aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Cheese / Charcuterie - $24 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Caviar - $85: French blinis & creme fraiche Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Green Salad - $18: Spring mix, cilantro, black sesame seeds, green-tahini dressing Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Shepherd’s Salad - $18: Tomato, cucumber, red onion, sumac Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Spinach and Pear Salad - $20: Pomegranate, walnut, feta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken Brochettes - $28: Rice pilaf, mini pepper pickles, honey & ginger poached pear Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Lamb Kebab - $38: Celery-lime purée, cherry sauce, asparagus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
- Grilled Wild Salmon - $29: Rice pilaf, arugula Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Whole Mediterranean Branzino - $42: Sea salted grilled zucchini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Mom's Recipe Okra - $20: Whipped feta, lemon-tomato sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Sultan's Delight - $22: Smoked eggplant, roasted lamb Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Turkish Meatballs - $27: Ground beef, sweet potato purée, ajvar sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Lamb Chops - $36: Spicy citrus-labneh Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida
- Rascal Smash Burger - $25: Two smash patties, sharp white cheddar, caramelized onion, choice of fries or salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Mushroom Toast - $18: Ajo blanco, roasted mushroom, celery chermoula, sunny-side up egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Simit Plate - $16: Kashar cheese, olive tapenade, tomato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Turkish Quesadilla - $17: Spinach & feta with harissa or sucuk & kashar with hot honey Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Smoked Salmon Fattoush - $21: Zaatar, cream cheese, avocado, scrambled egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Eggs with Sucuk - $18: Sunny-side up eggs, cured Turkish beef sausage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Menemen - $17: Turkish scrambled eggs with housemade tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $19: Pear, labneh, tomatoes, mini pepper pickles, toasted ciabatta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Mayo-Clinic
- Baklava - $14: Honey, pistachio Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- The Perfect Prescription - $20: Catedral mezcal, campari, lime, house falernum
- Cosmic Debris - $22: Michters bourbon, lemon, egg white, fruity pebbles, pistachio cream
- El Cantinero - $20: Tequila or catedral mezcal, grapefruit cordial, lime, habanero shrub, charred rosemary
- Blue Jinn - $19: Blue lotus-infused hendrick's gin, house falernum, lemon
- Constantina's Cosmo - $19: Raspberry, lychee, st. germain, haku vodka
- Kurosawa's Dream - $21: Toki japanese whiskey, aloe, shiso honey, fresh lemon
- Turkish Coffee Martini - $22: Turkish coffee, mr. black, pistachio, burnt cinnamon, ketel one vodka
- Cool as a Cucumber - $19: Cucumber, matcha, bergamot, fords gin
- Gemini - $24: Brut champagne, strawberry, basil, cocchi americano
- A Moveable Feast - $19: Ten to one rum, luxardo maraschino, pineapple, lime
- Turin & Tonka - $23: Michters rye, tonka, cocchi torino, grand marnier, aromatic bitters
- La Catarini - $21: Stray dog gin infused with peppercorns, citral lemongrass, veda mushroom liqueur, mastiha tree sap
- Bittersweet Nothings - $14: Pathfinder, raspberry, lychee, lemon
- N/A Worries - $14: Ritual non-alcoholic tequila or gin, mint, lime
- Pilsner (N/A) - $9: N/A from atmosphere brewery