The Coney Island Avenue corridor running through Midwood has quietly become one of Brooklyn’s densest strips for kosher meat, and it is about to gain a notable new name. Lutali, the Italian-inspired kosher dairy brand that has built a loyal following in Brooklyn and Toms River, is crossing into meat for the first time. The new concept is called Lutali Carne, and an “opening soon” announcement is now circulating along with a launch promotion for early diners.
A Dairy Favorite Moves Into Meat
Lutali made its name on the dairy side of the kosher dining world. Owner Ralph Mohadeb built the brand around modern Italian cooking and named it after his wife, Tali, adding the Italian-sounding prefix that gives the restaurant its identity. The original Lutali opened in the former Cafe K space on Avenue K and quickly became a go-to for pasta, fish, sushi, and poke in a cozy, unpretentious setting. A second dairy location followed in Toms River, planting the brand near the fast-growing Lakewood kosher scene.
Lutali Carne represents the brand’s first move into the meat category. The “Carne” name and the steak-forward branding on its early promotional materials signal a shift toward grilled meats, and it positions Lutali as a two-sided operation serving both dairy and meat audiences under one recognizable banner.
What to Expect from Lutali Carne
Lutali’s dairy menu leans Italian, with standouts like crispy rice topped with spicy tuna and salmon, tuna balsamic steak over mashed potatoes, truffle parmesan fries, and a tiramisu made with real mascarpone. That same Italian sensibility is the natural template for the meat concept. Steaks, grilled meats, and meat-based pasta dishes are the obvious direction for a restaurant carrying the Carne name, and the branding points to a menu built around the grill rather than a sprawling deli-style operation.
A Prime Midwood Location
Lutali Carne is entering an established and competitive kosher dining stretch. The Avenue M and Coney Island Avenue area is packed with kosher options, and Lutali Carne sits within steps of other meat destinations, including a nearby grill house serving Moroccan-Israeli fare. It also lands directly across from a long-anticipated meat restaurant that has been under renovation for years in a former well-known kosher space. For Midwood diners, the arrival of another grill-focused option on this corridor adds real variety to an already busy strip.
An Opening Promotion for Early Diners
To mark the launch, Lutali Carne is offering a free meal to guests who pay through the Paze digital wallet during the opening promotion. It is a straightforward incentive to pull in the neighborhood crowd from day one. Diners who want details on the promotion or the opening timeline are being directed to call the restaurant.
Lutali Carne Info
Lutali Carne is located at 1640 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. The restaurant can be reached at (929) 322-0899. Lutali Carne has not yet announced its kosher supervision for the meat location. This article will be updated once the hashgacha and opening date are confirmed.
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