Nili – Middle Eastern
Nili invites guests into a sun-drenched, airy sanctuary where the vibrant aromas of zesty harissa and earthy chickpeas set the stage for a soulful, Mediterranean-inspired escape. The table becomes a canvas of texture and color, featuring velvety swirls of sweet potato hummus, smoky babaganoush, and golden-grilled halloumi tucked into artisanal bread for a dining experience that feels both effortlessly sophisticated and deeply comforting.
Smith Street, New York, New York 11231 +19292950606 https://www.nilibk.comRating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, 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, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Nili
Dairy-Free at Nili
Nili in New York has 16 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Israeli Salad, Hummus and Sourdough. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Nili
Nili in New York has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Israeli Salad, Babaganoush and Butternut Squash. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Nili
Nili in New York has 37 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ricotta, Grilled Halloumi Sandwich and Israeli Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Nili
Nili in New York has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Harissa Olives, Lamb Shawarma and Merguez. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Nili
Nili in New York has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Schnitzel. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Nili
Nili in New York has 17 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Israeli Salad, Hummus and Sourdough. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Nili
Nili in New York has 33 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ricotta, Grilled Halloumi Sandwich and Israeli Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Nili
Nili in New York has 16 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sabich Sandwich, Crispy Cauliflower and Israeli Salad. 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 Nili
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Shawarma | 72.2 g | 52.8 g |
| Tuna Salad & Egg Grain Bowl | 32.2 g | 47.2 g |
| Sweet Potato Hummus | 45.4 g | 39.9 g |
| Sabich Sandwich | 73.5 g | 34.8 g |
| Sabich (Hot) | 73.5 g | 34.8 g |
| Merguez | 9.1 g | 32.6 g |
| Tuna Salad Sandwich | 12.8 g | 27.4 g |
| Lamb Shawarma | 10.4 g | 26.8 g |
| Falafel | 36.4 g | 23.7 g |
| Grilled Halloumi Sandwich | 14.3 g | 22.7 g |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese | 16.4 g | 21.3 g |
| Hummus | 30.9 g | 20.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its savory seafood offerings, Nili earns high marks from guests who appreciate the kitchen's dedication to quality and flavor. Reviewers highlight the professional, timely service and the relaxed vibe that makes for a pleasant dining experience. Standout dishes include the expertly prepared seafood selections, which diners rave about for their savory depth and fresh presentation.
Menu
Small Plates
- Harissa Olives - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Labne w/ Granola - $10: raspberry jam, granola, oats, chia seeds, hemp coconut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Hummus - $7: chickpea, tahini, olive oil, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Babaganoush - $7: eggplant, tahini, za'atar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Labne - $9: olive oil, za'atar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Hummus - $8: creme fraiche, baharat almonds, paprika oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ricotta - $10: whipped ricotta, honey, brown butter, sage leaf Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Tuna Salad Sandwich - $13: wasabi tobiko, harissa, green olives, herbs Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: lunch
- Chicken Salad Sandwich - $13: currants, pumpkin seeds, celery, onion Available at: lunch
- Grilled Halloumi Sandwich - $13: tomato spread, pesto, arugula Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sabich Sandwich - $13: eggplant, egg, cabbage, pickles, harissa, tahini, amba Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Bowls
- Roasted Vegetable Grain Bowl - $15 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Salad & Egg Grain Bowl - $15 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Grain Bowl - $15 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Hot Food
- Bacon, Egg & Cheese - $9: Lancaster farm eggs, cheddar, slab bacon Available at: breakfast, brunch
- B.L.T - $8: bacon, lettuce, tomato, miso tahini Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom, Egg & Cheese - $9: cremini mushrooms, egg, goat cheese, arugula Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicken Shawarma - $15: amba roasted chicken, hummus, garlic tahini, cabbage, cucumber pickle Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower Shawarma - $15: amba roasted cauliflower, hummus, garlic tahini, cabbage, cucumber pickle Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Cauliflower - $16: hummus, cabbage, onions, tahini, amba, harissa Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butternut Squash - $15: roasted butternut squash, olive tapenade, arugula, amba Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Shawarma - $17: lamb, hummus, garlic tahini, cabbage, cucumber pickle Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sabich (Hot) - $15: eggplant, egg, cabbage, pickles, harissa, tahini, amba Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Israeli Salad - $14: tomato, cucumber, onion, parsley Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel - $15: hummus, israeli salad, pickles, cabbage, onions, tahini, amba Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Schnitzel - $15: chicken, arugula, cabbage, israeli, onions, tahini Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Merguez - $16: lamb, hummus, pickles, aleppo, pita Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
Pastries
- Burekas - $5 Dietary tags: Halal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Gouda Cheese Straw - $3.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon Cornmeal Loaf - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chocolate Olive Oil Cake - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Nutella Banana Bread - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chocolate Chip Scone - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Blueberry Crumb Muffin - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Vegan Carrot Muffin - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Butter Croissant - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Almond Croissant - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chocolate Babka - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Halva - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Nili's Date Snack - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Lamington - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Sides
- French Baguette - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Country Loaf - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sourdough - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Challah Bread - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, 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: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Pita - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Drip Coffee - $2.5
- Espresso - $3.5
- Americano - $3.5
- Cortado - $4
- Macchiato - $4
- Latte - $4.5
- Cappuccino - $4
- Mocha - $5.25
- Red Eye - $3.75
- Flat White - $4.5
- Cafe Au Lait - $4.5
- Cold Brew - $5.5
- Hot Chocolate - $3
- Black Tea - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Matcha Tea - $4.75
- Matcha Latte - $5.25
- Chai Latte - $4.5
- Maho Matcha - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Golden Turmeric - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Beyond Beetroot - $4.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Nili
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- Nili is family-friendly, offering a relaxed vibe, budget-friendly pricing, and diverse menu options like sandwiches and grain bowls.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Diners highly recommend the expertly prepared seafood selections, sweet potato hummus, smoky babaganoush, and the grilled halloumi sandwich.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include sweet potato hummus, babaganoush, grilled halloumi sandwiches, sabich sandwiches, and various grain bowls featuring tuna or avocado.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not specify the exact number of reviews, though the establishment maintains a 5.0/5 average rating.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Nili holds an overall rating of 5.0/5, reflecting high guest satisfaction with its quality seafood and professional service.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Nili stands out among Middle Eastern restaurants with a perfect 5.0/5 rating, budget-friendly pricing, and highly praised savory seafood offerings.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Nili is currently operational, with business information and menu details available through their website at https://www.nilibk.com.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Nili offers a sun-drenched, airy, and relaxed atmosphere that provides a soulful, Mediterranean-inspired dining experience with professional service.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Nili offers a casual dining experience with a relaxed vibe, budget-friendly pricing, and a menu featuring sandwiches and grain bowls.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Mushroom, Egg & Cheese and Lamb Shawarma both accommodate multiple diets simultaneously, including keto, gluten-free, low-carb, and sugar-free requirements.
- Is Nili dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Nili has 16 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Israeli Salad, Hummus and Sourdough.
- What can I eat at Nili on a dairy-free diet?
- Israeli Salad, Hummus and Sourdough carry the dairy-free tag, out of 16 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Nili have vegan options?
- Yes. 17 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Israeli Salad and Hummus.
- Is Nili gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are 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 Nili?
- Chicken Shawarma, at roughly 52.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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