Great food and amazing vibes. Very pretty stained glass window and awesome music.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Scott Gehrke
Visiting from Florida for work. Started with the Feta Phyllo Rolls, and ended with the Lamb Chops. This place nails it. Great atmosphere and the food was a no brainer. Phyllo rolls were light airy with the perfect size. The lamb..... I dont normally right reviews but damn I could call home about that lamb. I serve lamb at holidays and its not easy to time lamb chops. They were perfect. Please ditch the 2 hour line around the corner and check out this local spot. Its exactly what Nolita (soho) embodies.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stella DiStasio
So amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bianca A.
cosmos, lamb chops & octopus were all amazing 😀
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Taylor Bloom
Very accommodating server who was clearly overwhelmed but doing his best.
I ordered the smash burger and all I can say is, someone missed the vibe on smash burgers. I don’t know who, at this point, is unclear on what a smash burger is, but this one consisted of two regular-burger-sized patties, smushed to smitherines and cooked to a medium rare, such that they leaked grease all into the bun. They were so big that they were too moist to crisp or brown at all. It was just… weird. It was the wettest, pinkest, weirdest burger of my life.
My family ordered a salad with lamb that was apparently delicious, though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Elizabeth Freeman
We had such a great experience here. The food was so good and flavorful. Service was also great. Tzatziki was so good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beyza Akk
I had the lentil soup, Turkish meatballs, mom’s okra, and Sultan’s Delight — everything was fresh and absolutely delicious. The menu blends traditional Turkish flavors with a modern twist, and they’ve done it so well. The atmosphere is cozy and chic, with an aesthetic that made me feel right at home. Loved everything about it!
A side note: if you’re paying with Blackbird, they automatically add a 20% tip which is not a problem for me
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Greta Skousgard
It was a mid experience. Drinks were nice, the food was meh - okra and lamb under seasoned, babaganoush too heavy on the tahini, pita different but good (thicker, fluffier and chewier than average), chicken and salmon not bad but nothing special, the fries with the dressed up ketchup were really good.
Loud ambiance. The tables near the door were exposed to cold as they keep the door open, I’m sure it was more comfortable further inside.
Service was good, our writer was kind and patient, and knew the menu well.
Bibhutibhushan Mishra
The Nolita site is a treasure. Ursula made us welcome and the dinner was a surprisingly tasteful affair
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amanda Ozyurek
Vibe killers. It’s 2025 and service is dead in NYC. This place is proof.
We came here visiting from Toronto, for our son’s first birthday. We sat outside and they were extremely accommodating. We came three nights in a row for happy hour cocktails, and appetizers. Both the blonde female server and dark hair male server were extremely accommodating. Awesome cocktails and dips. Thanks for being so welcoming, as we recognize it’s not necessarily a baby restaurant. We had a great time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Damahni Jackson
📍 Little Rascal at 163 Elizabeth Street is a long-standing restaurant in the Nolita neighborhood of New York City. It is a beloved neighborhood gem specializing in Mediterranean and Turkish-inspired cuisine. ★★★★★
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Chops
William Taveras
The portions for the entrees are literally for the size of a secound grade child
Dianne Simmons
My mouth waters just thinking about eating here again. The overall taste experience is excellent. The team members are truly pleasant. Their food options cover different preferences. This place has me hooked for future visits.
Great food and amazing vibes. Very pretty stained glass window and awesome music.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Visiting from Florida for work. Started with the Feta Phyllo Rolls, and ended with the Lamb Chops. This place nails it. Great atmosphere and the food was a no brainer. Phyllo rolls were light airy with the perfect size. The lamb..... I dont normally right reviews but damn I could call home about that lamb. I serve lamb at holidays and its not easy to time lamb chops. They were perfect. Please ditch the 2 hour line around the corner and check out this local spot. Its exactly what Nolita (soho) embodies.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
cosmos, lamb chops & octopus were all amazing 😀
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very accommodating server who was clearly overwhelmed but doing his best.
I ordered the smash burger and all I can say is, someone missed the vibe on smash burgers. I don’t know who, at this point, is unclear on what a smash burger is, but this one consisted of two regular-burger-sized patties, smushed to smitherines and cooked to a medium rare, such that they leaked grease all into the bun. They were so big that they were too moist to crisp or brown at all. It was just… weird. It was the wettest, pinkest, weirdest burger of my life.
My family ordered a salad with lamb that was apparently delicious, though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
We had such a great experience here. The food was so good and flavorful. Service was also great. Tzatziki was so good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had the lentil soup, Turkish meatballs, mom’s okra, and Sultan’s Delight — everything was fresh and absolutely delicious. The menu blends traditional Turkish flavors with a modern twist, and they’ve done it so well. The atmosphere is cozy and chic, with an aesthetic that made me feel right at home. Loved everything about it!
A side note: if you’re paying with Blackbird, they automatically add a 20% tip which is not a problem for me
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was a mid experience. Drinks were nice, the food was meh - okra and lamb under seasoned, babaganoush too heavy on the tahini, pita different but good (thicker, fluffier and chewier than average), chicken and
salmon not bad but nothing special, the fries with the dressed up ketchup were really good.
Loud ambiance. The tables near the door were exposed to cold as they keep the door open, I’m sure it was more comfortable further inside.
Service was good, our writer was kind and patient, and knew the menu well.
The Nolita site is a treasure. Ursula made us welcome and the dinner was a surprisingly tasteful affair
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vibe killers. It’s 2025 and service is dead in NYC. This place is proof.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
We came here visiting from Toronto, for our son’s first birthday. We sat outside and they were extremely accommodating. We came three nights in a row for happy hour cocktails, and appetizers. Both the blonde female server and dark hair male server were extremely accommodating. Awesome cocktails and dips. Thanks for being so welcoming, as we recognize it’s not necessarily a baby restaurant. We had a great time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
📍 Little Rascal at 163 Elizabeth Street is a long-standing restaurant in the Nolita neighborhood of New York City. It is a beloved neighborhood gem specializing in Mediterranean and Turkish-inspired cuisine. ★★★★★
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Chops
The portions for the entrees are literally for the size of a secound grade child
My mouth waters just thinking about eating here again. The overall taste experience is excellent. The team members are truly pleasant. Their food options cover different preferences. This place has me hooked for future visits.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Turkish Breakfast, Lamb Chops, Zucchini Pancakes
Itamar is incredible in his craft as a bartender. If you are honest with him about a drink he will master it . Love coming here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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