what we do
We’ve only got one rule: there are no rules. Our menu is an eclectic mix of global flavors, inspired by our chefs’ travels around the world. From Istanbul meat ravioli to ramen cacio e pepe, our menu is always unique and forever evolving. With a full raw bar, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, we’ve truly got something for everyone. Owned and operated by James Beard Award Winning Chef Ken Oringer, Little Donkey has been serving global tapas in Central Square since 2016.
HOURS
Monday - Saturday: 5pm - 10pm
Reservations
We accept online reservations and over the phone with a host, including any special requests. Please call 617.945.1008
Menu
OYSTERS (GF)
On the half shell oysters $4ea | clams $3ea* | add Caviar +$6 per gram | add oyster shooter +$5
HOLBROOK (Wellfleet, MA)
sharp brine, plump, balanced seaweed finish
RIPTIDE ( Westport, MA)
moderate brine, soft meats, and a sweet, earthy finish
PAINES CREEK (Brewster, MA)
high salt, tons of liquor, super sweet finish
NINIGRET NECTOR (Charlestown, RI)
super buttery meat that is as sweet as a turnip
CHEBOOKTOOK (Bouctouche Bay, New Brunswick, CAN)
balanced salinity and a sweet brothy finish
HOLLYWOOD (Hollywood, MD)
mild mineral brine with a round and brothy finish
MOONSTONE (Judith Pond, RI)
warm and intense brine with a bold and meaty texture
$3 each
COUNTNECK CLAMS (Duxbury, MA)
salty, sweet, tender
$3 each
OYSTER SHOOTER +5
oyster with a bloody mary shot
PLATTERS
$95
DONKEY PLATTER
assorted shellfish + marine life with traditional + nontraditional accompaniments
$95
CRUDOS
$19
TUNA TOASTADA*
charred tortilla salsa, avocado, radish, hatch chili crema (GF)
$19
$17
HAMACHI SASHIMI*
yuzu ponzu, watermelon radish, chilis, cucumber (GF)
$17
$19
SALMON POKE*
coconut, cucmber, chilis, red onion, lemongrass, fried ginger (GF)
$19
$19
TUNA & SALMON BELLY TARTARE*
crispy sushi rice, tobiko (add caviar +15) (GF)
$19
SNACKS
$25
CAVIAR SANDWICH
grilled martin's potato roll, whipped butter, chive, sturgeon caviar
$25
$19
BLT LETTUCE WRAPS
lamb bacon, pimento cheese, tomato jam, pickled red onion (GF)
$19
$22
WAGYU STEAK TARTARE*
brazillian steakhouse style, brown bread (GF)
$22
$8
PARKER HOUSE ROLLS
sesame seeds, leek butter (V) (add pimento cheese +5)
$8
$16
CRISPY SQUID
vietnamese bologna, peanuts, núôc châm
$16
$21
UMAMI BOMB SCALLOPS
torched miso mayo, tobiko, crispy potatoes (GF)
$21
$12
EMPANADA
black bean and tofu, ajo roja (GF) (VG)
$12
$19
SPICY AF DUCK WINGS
fried duck wings, thai chili jam, back garlic ranch (GF)
$19
$21
UNI QUESADILLA
maine uni, huitlacoche butter, chihuaha cheese, pickled peppers
$21
$16
OCTOPUS SALAD
PR style, confit octopus, adobo, cubanelle peppers, cilantro, plantain chips (GF)
$16
VEGGIES
$15
KOWLOON FRIED CAULIFLOWER
chili garlic, sesame (VG)
$15
$17
ROASTED CARROTS
ramp puree, agave, za'atar, herbs (VG) (GF)
$17
$17
GRILLED ASPARAGUS
charred allium vinaigrette, preserved lemon, spanish almonds (VG) (GF)
$17
$16
ENDIVE SALAD
belgium endive, gorgonzola dolce, marcona almond, red wine yuzu vinaigrette, winter citurs (V) (GF)
$16
$16
SUGAR SNAP PEAS
pickled onion, tonatto, mint, basil (GF)
$16
$21
ARTICHOKE
burrata, spinach, crispy prosciutto (GF)
$21
$16
BEET AGUACHILE
serrano chili, cucumber, radish, cotija, cilantro (GF)(V)
$16
PASTAS & GRAINS
$18
BANGKOK STREET NOODLES
roasted pork, rice noodles, fried peanuts (add egg +4)
$18
$19
SPRING PEA FRIED RICE
peas, favas, pea greens, egg, scallions (add crab +8) (GF)(V)
$19
$25
CRAB "MAC N CHEESE"
blue crab, cheddar and parmesan fondue, green tabasco, korean rice cakes (GF)
$25
$21
MANTI
meat ravioli, garlic, sour cream, red pepper butter
$21
$15
PUPUSA
shitake mushroom, heirloom masa, curtido, chihuahua cheese (GF)(V)
$15
$22
CACIO E PEPE
miso, ramen noodles, black pepper, parmesan
$22
MEAT & FISH
$15
FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
pickled jalapeños, papaya slaw, avocado ranch
$15
$17
BURGER*
dry aged beef, buffalo pickles, onion soup, mayo, jalapeño chips, cheese
$17
$26
HANGER STEAK*
mushroom escabeche, crispy shallots(GF)
$26
$25
BRANZINO*
grilled mediterranean sea bass, singapore bbq, shallots, sambal (GF)
$25
$22
GRILLED OCTOPUS
peruvian purple potatoes, aji amarillo, quicos (GF)
$22
$21
NEW ORLEANS BBQ SHRIMP
chickpea polenta, clamato, parsley, crispy garlic
$21
SWEETS
$12
COOKIE DOUGH*
cocoa nibs, milk espuma (GF) (V)
$12
$12
BANANA PUDDING
vanilla, caramelized banana, nilla wafers (V)
$12
$14
MISO BROWNIE SUNDAE
kalamansi caramel, french vanilla ice cream, yuzu meringue (V)
$14
$12
PROFITEROLES
maple walnut ice cream, hot fudge (V)
$12
Cocktails
$18
ODE TO PABLO
mezcal, Aperol, Spicy Ginger Shrub, Lime
$18
($1 OF EVERY ODE TO PABLO GOES TO LONG TIME JKFG BARTENDER EMMA'S BRAIN SURGERY RECOVERY FUND)
$15
WHITE SANGRIA
strawberry amaro, elderflower, citrus, chamomile tea
$15
$18
RHUBARBIE GIRL
bourbon, angostura amaro, rhubarb, orange, lemon
$18
$18
HIGH BALLER
st. george single malt, blood orange liqueur, topo chico
$18
$17
MAXINE ROLLS THE DICE
vodka, yellow chartreuse, blackberry, pineapple, ginger, lime
$17
$17
PAPAYAS ON THE DANCEFLOOR
tequila, apricot, papaya, grapefruit, lime, topo chico
$17
$19
SIR DRAPER
rye, vermouth, brovo herbal liqueur, sherry, mole bitters
$19
$17
PRIMER CORTE
rye whiskey, maple, lemon, ginger beer, laphroaig rinse
$17
$9
PAPER CRANE (SHOT)
rye, amaro, Campari, lime
$9
Zero Proof
$9
STAIR CAR
Grapefruit, Lemon, Cinnamon, Hoppy Refresher
$9
$9
SNOW DAY
ginger shrub, lime, cinnamon
$9
$6
LAGUNITAS
"hoppy refresher" 0% (CA)
$6
$3.50
TOPO CHICO
sparkling mineral water (MEX)
$3.50
Draft
$12
BUNKER BREWING
"Machine" Czech Style Pilsner 5.2% (ME)
$12
$12
OXBOW
"Farmhouse Pale Ale" PA 6% (ME)
$12
$12(V)
DECIDUOUS BREWING COMPANY
“Lollipop Forest” Fruited Kettle Sour, 6.0% (NH) *contains lactose
$12(V)
$12
FINBACK BREWING
"Rolling in Clouds" IPA 7.1% (NY)
$12
Bottles & cans
$5
TECATE
Mexican Lager, 4.5% (MEX)
$5
$4 or 6 for $20
MILLER HIGH LIFE
"Pony" American Lager, 4.6% (WI)
$4 or 6 for $20
$7
JACKS ABBY
Blood Orange Wheat, 4.1% (MA)
$7
$10
AERONAUT
"Hophop and Away" IPA 4.6% (MA)
$10
$10
ORONO BREWING
“Tubular” IPA, 7.2% (MA)
$10
$6
N/A ATHLETHIC BREWING CO
"Run Wild" 0% IPA (CT)
$6
Cider & Sake
$9
SHACKSBURY
"Arlo" Cider, (VT), 6%
$9
$14
AMBUKI HIMAWARI
junmai gingo
$14
BUBBLES
$16
/
$64
DOMAINE VINET "Maleco"
Muscadet, Loire, France NV
$16
/
$64
$16
/
$64
DOMAINE SEROL "Turbulent"
Gamay, Rose Pet Nat, Loire, France 'NV
$16
/
$64
WHITE
$16
/
$64
VINCENT CAILLE " Je T'aime Mais J'ai Soif"
Melon de Bourgogne + Loire, Muscadet, Loire, France NV
$16
/
$64
$15
/
$60
CHRISTINA
Gruner Veltliner, Burgenlans, Austria '21
$15
/
$60
$15
/
$60
RICCITELLI "Apple doesn't Fall Far"
Torrontes, Mendoza, Argentina '23
$15
/
$60
$18
/
$72
DOMAINE DANIEL SEGUINOT "Chablis"
Chardonnay, Burgundy, France '22
$18
/
$72
ORANGE
$16
/
$64
GIORNATA "Orangotango"
Vermentino +, Paso Robles, California '23
$16
/
$64
PINK
$16
/
$64
DOMAINE DE PALLUS “Messanges”
Cabernet Franc, Chinon, Loire, France ‘22
$16
/
$64
RED
$17
/
$68
LAPIERRE "Le Beaujoulais"
Gamay, Lancie, France '21
$17
/
$68
$15
/
$60
LAND OF SAINTS
Pinot Noir, San Luis Obispo, California '21
$15
/
$60
$18
/
$72
KATE ARNOLD
Cabernet Sauvignon+, Columbia Valley, Washington '19
$18
/
$72
$15
/
$60
MEINKLANG "Burgenland Red"
Zweigelt/Blaufrankisch, Burgenlang, Austria
$15
/
$60
POURS WE REALLY LIKE
AYUNTA
$17
/
$68
Nerello Mascalase, Sicily, Itily '22
$17
/
$68
$20
/
$80
RABINOT L'OPERA DES VINS "Fetembulles"
Chenin Blanc, Loire, France '22
$20
/
$80
BUBBLES
$60
FRITZ MULLER
Muller Thurgau, Rheinhessen, Germany NV
$60
$62
AVINYO
Brut Reserva Cava, Peneses, Spain '19
$62
$68
MELSHEIMER "Rurale"
Riesling Pet-Nat, Mosel, Germany '20
$68
$58
FONDO BOZOLE "Foxi"
Trebbiano, Lombardy, Italy NV
$58
$72
TERAH WINE CO.
Chardonnay+, Clements Hills, California '21
$72
$76
ISABELLE PERRAUD "Sorore"
Chardonnay, Beaujoulais, France '21
$76
$188
LAURENT BENART "Vibratis"
Extra Brut, 1er Cru, Champagne, France '15
$188
WHITE
$140
BONNET-PONSON "Griblanc"
Coteaux Champenois, Champagne, France '20
$140
$60
CLAUDE BRANGER "Les Gras Mouton"
Muscadet, Loire, France
$60
$56
GASPARD
Sauvignon Blanc, Touraine, Loire Valley, France '20
$56
MONTEMILLINO
Grechetto, Colli del Trasimento, Umbria, Italy '21
$68
BROOKS "Amycas"
Pinot Blanc, Clarksburg, California '21
$68
$64
BENJAMIN TAILLANDIER
Grenache Blanc +, Languedoc, France '22
$64
$76
KEEP
Aligote, Broadwar Farms, Sonoma, Califormia '21
$76
$70
DOMAINE LAURENT BANNWARTH
Reisling Nature, Alsace, France '18
$70
$64
LAGAR D. CERVERA
Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain '21
$64
$80
OSA MAJOR "Gold in the Hills"
Semillon, Sierra Foothills, California '22
$80
$90
CHATEAU DE BERU "Athenais"
Bourgogne Blanc, Chardonnay, Burgandy, France '21
$90
$80
LES PIERRES ECRITES "Empreintes"
Chenin Blanc, MOntlouis, Loire, France '20
$80
ORANGE
$64
KRASNO
Rebula Blend, Gorsika Brda, Slovenia '20
$64
$72
CHRISTINA "Orange"
Chardonnay blend, Burgenland, Austria '21
$72
$78
THE OTHER RIGHT "Multicoloured Sunrise"
Pinot Gris, Adelaide Hills, Australia '21
$78
$90
FORADORI "Fontanasantana"
Nosiola, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy '21
$90
$72
HUBERT ET HEIDI HAUSHERR "Les Copines des Copains"
Riesling+, Alsace, France '21
$72
PINK
$24
SCRIBE "Una Lou" (355ml can)
Pinot Noir, Sonoma, California '22
$24
$68
DOMAINE DE L'OCRE ROUGE bubbles "Le Perle Brut Noir"
Pinot Noir/ Cardonnay, Dions, France '21
$68
$72
SUPER GLOU bubbles "Pink Gold"
Trollinger Pet'Nat, Baden, Germany '21
$72
$67
FINCA FUENTEGALANA "Telurico Pink"
Syrah/Merlot Pet'Nat, Gredos, Spain '20
$67
$74
FRANK CORNELISSEN "Susucaru"
Nerello Mascalase Blend, Mt. Etna, Sicily, Italy '21
$74
$74
GEMINI "Alhena"
Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, Fleurieu, Australia '20
$74
RED
$58
FURLANI* "Altopiano Rosso"
Pino Noir, Trentino, Italy '21
$58
$74
ILLAHE
Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon '21
$74
$68
SUBJECT TO CHANGE* "Lune Juice"
Zinfandel, Hillside Vineyard, Mendocino, California '22
$68
$65
MALOOF* "Wax on Wax Soif"
Red blend, Willamette Valley, Oregon '21
$65
$90
PLANETA
Nerella Mascalase, Etna, Sicily, Italy '20
$90
$70
MAS DE LIBIAN "Khayyam"
Syrah/Grenache, Cotes de Rhone, France '21
$70
$122
CHATEAU BERU "Athenais"
Cotes D'Auxerre Rouge, Pinot Noir, Burgundy, France '19
$122
$76
JAUMA "UJO"
Cabernet Franc+, McClaren Vale, Australia '21
$76
$70
MOVIA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Brda, Slovenia '18
$70
$68
ODERRO
Barbera d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy '20
$68
$150
GUT OGGAU "Josephine"
Blaufrankish/Roesler, Burgenland, Austria '21
$150
$64
KIKO CALVO "Bigardo"
Tempranillo, Castilla y Leon, Spain
$64
$60
CLOS SIGUIER
Malbec, Cahors, France '18
$60
* Best Served Chilled