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: vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, high-protein, vegan, low-carb, kosher, halal, keto, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, dash-sodium-reduced, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, carnivore, lectin-free, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, macrobiotic
Currently open
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
- Harissa Olives - $4 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Labne w/ Granola - $10: raspberry jam, granola, oats, chia seeds, hemp coconut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Hummus - $7: chickpea, tahini, olive oil, lemon
- Babaganoush - $7: eggplant, tahini, za'atar 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, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Labne - $9: olive oil, za'atar
- Sweet Potato Hummus - $8: creme fraiche, baharat almonds, paprika oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Ricotta - $10: whipped ricotta, honey, brown butter, sage leaf Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Tuna Salad Sandwich - $13: wasabi tobiko, harissa, green olives, herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Salad Sandwich - $13: currants, pumpkin seeds, celery, onion Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Grilled Halloumi Sandwich - $13: tomato spread, pesto, arugula Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Sabich Sandwich - $13: eggplant, egg, cabbage, pickles, harissa, tahini, amba Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Roasted Vegetable Grain Bowl - $15 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Tuna Salad & Egg Grain Bowl - $15 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Avocado Grain Bowl - $15 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Bacon, Egg & Cheese - $9: Lancaster farm eggs, cheddar, slab bacon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- B.L.T - $8: bacon, lettuce, tomato, miso tahini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Mushroom, Egg & Cheese - $9: cremini mushrooms, egg, goat cheese, arugula Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Chicken Shawarma - $15: amba roasted chicken, hummus, garlic tahini, cabbage, cucumber pickle Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating
- Cauliflower Shawarma - $15: amba roasted cauliflower, hummus, garlic tahini, cabbage, cucumber pickle Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Crispy Cauliflower - $16: hummus, cabbage, onions, tahini, amba, harissa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Butternut Squash - $15: roasted butternut squash, olive tapenade, arugula, amba Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Lamb Shawarma - $17: lamb, hummus, garlic tahini, cabbage, cucumber pickle Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
- Sabich (Hot) - $15: eggplant, egg, cabbage, pickles, harissa, tahini, amba Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Israeli Salad - $14: tomato, cucumber, onion, parsley Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, 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
- Falafel - $15: hummus, israeli salad, pickles, cabbage, onions, tahini, amba Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Schnitzel - $15: chicken, arugula, cabbage, israeli, onions, tahini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Merguez - $16: lamb, hummus, pickles, aleppo, pita Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Burekas - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Gouda Cheese Straw - $3.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Lemon Cornmeal Loaf - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Olive Oil Cake - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Nutella Banana Bread - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Chip Scone - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Blueberry Crumb Muffin - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Vegan Carrot Muffin - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Butter Croissant - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Almond Croissant - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Babka - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Kosher, Pescatarian
- Halva - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Nili's Date Snack - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Lamington - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- French Baguette - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Country Loaf - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Sourdough - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Challah Bread - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pita - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- 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
- Matcha Tea - $4.75
- Matcha Latte - $5.25
- Chai Latte - $4.5
- Maho Matcha - $4.5
- Golden Turmeric - $4.5
- Beyond Beetroot - $4.5
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.