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.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
Erica Lattanzi
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.
This place has been my favorite for long time! They rennovated inside and now it is giving a more modern vibe 💗 Dolma, turkish meatballs and feta rolls are great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Phyllo Rolls, Dolma
Ash N. Smith
Delicious Turkish inspired Mediterranean cuisine. The host/owner was super friendly and came to chat with us. The dishes were plentiful in size. Def recommend for a large group dinner!
Alexandra Schmidbauer
Delicious food and superb service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
L V
The flavors were unique and complementary to each other. The price is about right. My only deduction is for the lamb that was somewhat overcooked.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Valentine
It's seems they were understaffed waited a while to get someone over to take our order & one of the waiters was doubling as the bartender, to be fair he apologized for any inconvenience,I saw a few flies flying around us and landing on me and the table. The place had like a musty odor . The food was good tho & the presentation was also nice & neat. I also believe that $20 for a mix cocktail in a short rock glass filled with ice is pricey.
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
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
Restaurantji Recommends
This place has been my favorite for long time! They rennovated inside and now it is giving a more modern vibe 💗 Dolma, turkish meatballs and feta rolls are great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Phyllo Rolls, Dolma
Delicious Turkish inspired Mediterranean cuisine. The host/owner was super friendly and came to chat with us. The dishes were plentiful in size. Def recommend for a large group dinner!
Delicious food and superb service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The flavors were unique and complementary to each other. The price is about right. My only deduction is for the lamb that was somewhat overcooked.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
It's seems they were understaffed waited a while to get someone over to take our order & one of the waiters was doubling as the bartender, to be fair he apologized for any inconvenience,I saw a few flies flying around us and landing on me and the table. The place had like a musty odor . The food was good tho & the presentation was also nice & neat. I also believe that $20 for a mix cocktail in a short rock glass filled with ice is pricey.
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