Little Owl

4.9

4431 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 87 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Romantic

Little Owl offers bold-flavored Seasonal Mediterranean cuisine with friendly and professional service. Currently, we offer reservations for parties of up to 6 guests, against the backdrop of our treasured and storied West Village. We're a corner gem with a big pork chop and an even bigger heart—your home away from home since 2006.

Thank you for being a part of our Little Owl Family.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, American, Italian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 741-4695
Website
http://www.thelittleowlnyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Joey Campanaro
Catering
Little Owl Events offer full-scale event production, design, and catering—bringing Little Owl’s charm to your doorstep. Our events deliver Little Owl’s noteworthy style of service and Joey Campanaro’s critically acclaimed cuisine to your desired venue, whether it is a private home or a specific event location.
Private party facilities
Whether you’re celebrating a big love, or hosting a corporate event, we’re here to help every step of the way — from planning and production to catering, decor, florals, rentals, entertainment, and more. Please inquire about our private event space, The Townhouse, at events@thelittleowlnyc.com.

Location
90 Bedford Street, New York, NY 10014
Neighborhood
West Village
Cross street
Bedford St. and Grove St.
Parking details
Nearby Parking Garages—Quik Park - Bleecker Street: 231 W 10th St. (between Bleecker and Hudson Streets) 212.929.4542 Barrow Street Garage: 14 Barrow St (between 7th Ave S and W 4th Street) 212.242.9791
Public transit
Christopher Street Station: 1. 14th Street and 7th Ave: 1, 2, 3. West 4th Station: A, B, C, D, E, F and M
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Private dining

Popular dishes

Chicken Liver Pâté$22.00
crostini, sweet onion jam, gherkins
Ziti Patricia $23.00
sausage, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, pecorino, basil
Arugula & Red Pear Salad$21.00
candied pecans, gorgonzola toast, pomegranate
Gravy Meatball Sliders$18.00
three little owl originals
Bibb & Beets Salad$17.00
delicata, pepitas, parmesan, sherry vinaigrette
Burrata & Delicata Squash $19.00
pepita pesto, grilled bread
Gemelli Lobster Fra diavolo Crema $32.00
maine lobster chunks, chives
Mussels$21.00
red or white, grilled bread

seasonal vegetables

Sesame Green Beans$16.00
chiles, mint, cilantro, oyster sauce
Mushroom Risotto $24.00
parmesan, truffle
Brussels Sprouts$17.00
sweet and spicy pecans
French Fries$11.00
chile aioli
Eggplant Parmigiana$19.00
tomato basil sauce, arugula salad
Maple & Chili Delicata Squash$18.00
endives, herbs, pepita pesto

entrées

Scottish Salmon$38.00
braised napa, potato rosti, champagne dijon sauce
Nova Scotia Halibut$42.00
chive mashed and lemon crème fraiche
Grilled & Filleted Daily Fish$46.00
crispy lobster paella
8oz. New York Strip$49.00
cheesy garlic-fontina mashed potatoes, red wine sauce
Crispy Bell & Evans Chicken$33.00
brussels sprout homefries, lemon, garlic, sherry gravy
Pork Chop & Butter Beans$35.00
parmesan, pickled fennel, wild dandelion
Lasagne Bolognese & Bechamel$36.00
ricotta, pecorino, parmesan
Grilled Lamb Chops $43.00
crunchy goats’ cheese gratin, salsa verde

What 4,431 people are saying

Little Owl reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New York City
Mediterranean
Manhattan
Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Little Owl is a charming West Village gem offering "wonderful service and food." Diners rave about its "fantastic ambiance" and "delicious meals," with highlights like the "eggplant parmesan" and "halibut." The cozy atmosphere and attentive staff make it perfect for special occasions or a casual night out. Highly recommended!

4,431 Reviews

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Laura VIP
Greater Boston7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved everything about it! The food was superb, the service was perfect and the playlist was spot on for a cozy Friday night vibe! We can’t wait to go back!!!
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Sandy VIP
New York City53 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super delish pork chop with butter beans and market catch with lobster risotto, fantastic service and hospitality!
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Rob
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It’s a lovely place with great service and the food is excellent, but it’s a tight squeeze all around.
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Amy VIP
San Diego16 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Adorable spot in a great location with wonderful service and food. This will be a regular for me going forward.
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Michael J. VIP
New York City61 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is one of our favorite spots. Food and service always amazing. A gem of a place. We celebrated our anniversary here and the staff couldn’t it have been nicer. Amazing ambience. Intimate.
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Rebecca VIP
Washington DC5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Little Owl is one of our favorite all-time restaurants. Top-notch food, lovely service, ambience is intimate and friendly - everything is pretty much perfect. The only challenge I might concede is the noise level, which is quite loud. Otherwise, we couldn’t love it more.
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Courtney
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was running late for the reservation but they seated my party before I arrived and were accommodating to us.
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Alison
New York City25 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful meal start to finish, suburb hospitality. We can’t wait to come back!
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Ashley VIP
Minneapolis1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service, food and wine. Just the right amount of everything at a very reasonable price.
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marilyn
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food, great atmosphere and attentive/friendly staff!
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FAQs

Little Owl is rated 4.9 stars by 4431 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 87 times today

90 Bedford Street, New York, NY 10014

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Bedford St. and Grove St.
Neighborhood
West Village
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, American, Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Nearby Parking Garages—Quik Park - Bleecker Street: 231 W 10th St. (between Bleecker and Hudson Streets) 212.929.4542 Barrow Street Garage: 14 Barrow St (between 7th Ave S and W 4th Street) 212.242.9791
Public transit
Christopher Street Station: 1. 14th Street and 7th Ave: 1, 2, 3. West 4th Station: A, B, C, D, E, F and M
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Joey Campanaro
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.thelittleowlnyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 741-4695
Catering
Little Owl Events offer full-scale event production, design, and catering—bringing Little Owl’s charm to your doorstep. Our events deliver Little Owl’s noteworthy style of service and Joey Campanaro’s critically acclaimed cuisine to your desired venue, whether it is a private home or a specific event location.
Private party facilities
Whether you’re celebrating a big love, or hosting a corporate event, we’re here to help every step of the way — from planning and production to catering, decor, florals, rentals, entertainment, and more. Please inquire about our private event space, The Townhouse, at events@thelittleowlnyc.com.

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Little Owl

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About this restaurant

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Pork Chop & Butter Beans

Broiled Halibut

the Beignets

appetizers

Chicken Liver Pâté$22.00

Ziti Patricia $23.00

Arugula & Red Pear Salad$21.00

Gravy Meatball Sliders$18.00

Bibb & Beets Salad$17.00

Burrata & Delicata Squash $19.00

Gemelli Lobster Fra diavolo Crema $32.00

Mussels$21.00

seasonal vegetables

Sesame Green Beans$16.00

Mushroom Risotto $24.00

Brussels Sprouts$17.00

French Fries$11.00

Eggplant Parmigiana$19.00

Maple & Chili Delicata Squash$18.00

entrées

Scottish Salmon$38.00

Nova Scotia Halibut$42.00

Grilled & Filleted Daily Fish$46.00

8oz. New York Strip$49.00

Crispy Bell & Evans Chicken$33.00

Pork Chop & Butter Beans$35.00

Lasagne Bolognese & Bechamel$36.00

Grilled Lamb Chops $43.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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