Rintintin
“This Summer, my friend and I stumbled into Rintintin after watching "Lucy" because I love NOLITA & hungry.”
“Our favorite appetizers include the fried calamari and grilled octopus; and we love the whole grilled fish, lamb tagine, and chicken souvlaki.”
“The beef torpedo appetizer was the highlight of the meal – it's moist (sorry) and the cherry bits (sorry again) add an unexpected taste and texture that really complement the ground meat.”
Rintintin
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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Great environment! Came in with a large group on a weekday night, and they could seat us right away. We had the fried zucchini chips which was so sooo good (and that spicy feta!!!). Both the burger and the beef pita was good, but nothing extraordinary. Maybe a tiny bit expensive for what you get. Nice to have the option to choose between chips and fresh salad (both were good!).
Beer on tap comes in very small glasses. Decent cocktail menu.
Service was good and not to pushy.
Love this restaurant! Came here on a rainy saturday for an early dinner. I ordered the spicy cucumber margarita which was delicious, although it had a bit too much ice so i was drinking watery margarita for the majority of it.
I ordered the mushroom risotto which was delicious! My friend ordered the pomodoro dish which was also delicious, and our other friend ordered the burrata appetizer. Our service was great and I love the environment. I'll have to come back and try other items from the menu: the grilled octopus dish looked delicious and their cocktail selection had a few I wanted to try.
Had wine with pesto quinoa and burrata with tomatoes, which was all good. Service speed could have been better – you really had to wave and get their attention.
Lovely place to have a coffee or drink in the afternoon. Very nice decor with a La Habana/Miami art deco vibe.
The staff is super friendly and very welcoming always attentive.
I recommend sitting on one of the booths on the back since it's more quiet and it feels like you are in a bar in the 20's.
The location is perfect to dine out or just have a few drinks before heading to a dinner or party. In the heart of Nolita and close to the scene.
I read about Rintintin and heard wonderful things so I made it a priority to come check it out. Unfortunately I was a bit disappointed – don't get me wrong, this place is not horrible (hence the 3 stars) but it didn't meet my expectations.
I came here for lunch on a random weekday. It was pretty empty at the time with maybe only one other table taken. It's advertised as "Mediterranean" but I found it more Italian American. It had a slightly diner-like feel to it as we stepped in. And I did find the service great here.
However, the prices were more than I would want to spend for lunch and the food quality was A-Ok, especially given the dinero I'm putting down. Also, compared to other restos in the area, this place could've done better.
George, The king of bartending, can be found at RinTinTin.
This was a great and random bar find with an amazing bar-keep running the ship. George's style is that of Tom Cruise from "Cocktail", but minus the 80's cheese. I must have watched this drink master make like 15 drinks in about 5 minutes; specialty shots, craft cocktails, a few gimlets, and all with perfect measurements.
I tried my fiancé's vodka press and it was delicious! Now look, I know what you're thinking, "Vodka press?, not impressive", but instead of using Sprite or 7up George only added lime juice with a splash of Ginger Ale. So refreshing!
This place seems like it belongs in Miami or Havana with it's bright white walls and "dancey" house music that rattles the bones.
Need a non-fussy night cap spot? Belly up, because you've found it!
We went for a late dinner last night.. and it was delicious! I got the vegetable tangine, and my group shared the Zucchini (& eggplant) chips and Burrata. The vegetables were perfectly cooked in my tangine, and it was a perfect hearty but not too heavy late summer meal.
The service was great and the atmosphere whisked me away from the hustle and bustle of NYC.
Corner Location on Mott and Elizabeth with big windows (open in good weather) makes this a great spot to people watch. The food selection is limited but always good. Most recently I enjoyed their cauliflower turmeric soup. There are vegan options. My favorite cocktail is the spicy margarita. I think you'll enjoy the feel of this space, it's not overly concerned with decor. It's a Nolita bar with efficient service and tasty offerings, a place where you can spend a lot of time just enjoying being in the moment, unless it's busy and they need your table. That's one reason I like it best when I can get there before the brunch rush begins.