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: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers & Small Plates
- Turkish Pickles - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinated Mixed Olives - $8 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lentil Soup - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dips (Hummus/Tzatziki/Babaganoush) - $10: Hummus, Tzatziki, or Babaganoush Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dolma - $14: Stuffed grape leaves Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Feta Phyllo Rolls - $16: House jam, marrash oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Halloumi Croquettas - $19: Apple butter, marcona almond Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Artichokes - $24: Sautéed fava beans, preserved lemon, blood orange Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Cauliflower - $19: Hawaij sauce, seasoned tahini dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prawns - $26: Cherry tomatoes, muhammara, urfa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charred Octopus - $28: Potatoes, grape tomatoes, olives, tapenade aioli Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese / Charcuterie - $24 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caviar - $85: French blinis & creme fraiche Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Green Salad - $18: Spring mix, cilantro, black sesame seeds, green-tahini dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shepherd’s Salad - $18: Tomato, cucumber, red onion, sumac Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach and Pear Salad - $20: Pomegranate, walnut, feta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Brochettes - $28: Rice pilaf, mini pepper pickles, honey & ginger poached pear Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Kebab - $38: Celery-lime purée, cherry sauce, asparagus Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Wild Salmon - $29: Rice pilaf, arugula Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Mediterranean Branzino - $42: Sea salted grilled zucchini Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mom's Recipe Okra - $20: Whipped feta, lemon-tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sultan's Delight - $22: Smoked eggplant, roasted lamb Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkish Meatballs - $27: Ground beef, sweet potato purée, ajvar sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Chops - $36: Spicy citrus-labneh Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rascal Smash Burger - $25: Two smash patties, sharp white cheddar, caramelized onion, choice of fries or salad Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch
- Mushroom Toast - $18: Ajo blanco, roasted mushroom, celery chermoula, sunny-side up egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Simit Plate - $16: Kashar cheese, olive tapenade, tomato Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Turkish Quesadilla - $17: Spinach & feta with harissa or sucuk & kashar with hot honey Available at: brunch, lunch
- Smoked Salmon Fattoush - $21: Zaatar, cream cheese, avocado, scrambled egg Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: brunch, lunch
- Eggs with Sucuk - $18: Sunny-side up eggs, cured Turkish beef sausage Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Menemen - $17: Turkish scrambled eggs with housemade tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $19: Pear, labneh, tomatoes, mini pepper pickles, toasted ciabatta Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Baklava - $14: Honey, pistachio Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Cocktails
- The Perfect Prescription - $20: Catedral mezcal, campari, lime, house falernum Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Cosmic Debris - $22: Michters bourbon, lemon, egg white, fruity pebbles, pistachio cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- El Cantinero - $20: Tequila or catedral mezcal, grapefruit cordial, lime, habanero shrub, charred rosemary Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Blue Jinn - $19: Blue lotus-infused hendrick's gin, house falernum, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Constantina's Cosmo - $19: Raspberry, lychee, st. germain, haku vodka Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Kurosawa's Dream - $21: Toki japanese whiskey, aloe, shiso honey, fresh lemon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Turkish Coffee Martini - $22: Turkish coffee, mr. black, pistachio, burnt cinnamon, ketel one vodka Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Cool as a Cucumber - $19: Cucumber, matcha, bergamot, fords gin
- Gemini - $24: Brut champagne, strawberry, basil, cocchi americano Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- A Moveable Feast - $19: Ten to one rum, luxardo maraschino, pineapple, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Turin & Tonka - $23: Michters rye, tonka, cocchi torino, grand marnier, aromatic bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- La Catarini - $21: Stray dog gin infused with peppercorns, citral lemongrass, veda mushroom liqueur, mastiha tree sap Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Bittersweet Nothings - $14: Pathfinder, raspberry, lychee, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- N/A Worries - $14: Ritual non-alcoholic tequila or gin, mint, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Pilsner (N/A) - $9: N/A from atmosphere brewery Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Restaurants near Little Rascal
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- Manousheh — Middle Eastern
- Ba‘al Cafe & Falafel — Middle Eastern
- Hani's — Middle Eastern
- Oda House — Middle Eastern
- 12 Chairs — Middle Eastern
- Nish Nush — Middle Eastern
- Horus — Middle Eastern
- Moustache Pitza (Moustache) — Middle Eastern
- Salma — Middle Eastern
- Shmoné — Middle Eastern
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