Little Owl

Name: Little Owl
Address: 90 Bedford Street, New York, NY, United States, 10014
Telephone: (212) 741-4695
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9

4487 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

90 Bedford Street, New York, NY 10014

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2 people

May 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 76 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–2:30 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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Popular dishes

Onion Soup$19.00
beef boullion, gruyère gratin
Ricotta Cavatelli$24.00
sweet peas, sausage sauce, pecorino
Burrata Primavera$22.00
warm caponata, zucchini, pesto crouton
Gravy Meatball Sliders$18.00
three little owl originals
Sunflower Salad$19.00
golden beets, seeds, parmesan, sherry vinaigrette
Arugula & Strawberry Salad$23.00
robiola fettunta, fig vinaigrette
Gemelli Lobster Fra diavolo Crema $32.00
maine lobster chunks, chives

seasonal vegetables

String Beans$17.00
chiles, sesame, mint, oyster sauce
Asparagus & Mushroom Risotto$24.00
truffle burst cherry tomatoes
Zucchini & Squash$18.00
capers, olives, basil
French Fries$13.00
chile aioli
Baked Eggplant Parm$23.00
rich tomato basil sauce, arugula salad

entrées

Crispy Chicken$35.00
asparagus home fries, natural sherry jus
Golden Sauteéd Codfish$36.00
bacon-potato clam chowder, roasted peppers
Broiled Nova Scotia Halibut$46.00
corn and spring pea salad, shoots, pesto vinaigrette
Roasted Arctic Char*$37.00
cauliflower, snow peas, avocado, chile-lime vinaigrette
Grilled & Filleted Whole Branzino*$48.00
crispy lobster paella
the Pork Chop & Butter Beans*$42.00
parmesan, fennel, wild dandelion
Petit NY Strip*$49.00
fontina fonduta

What 4,487 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 beloved for its "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the creative menu, featuring standout dishes like meatball sliders and lamb chops. The cozy, intimate ambiance and attentive staff make it a perfect spot for special occasions or a delightful neighborhood meal.

4,487 Reviews

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Elizabeth VIP
Greater Boston13 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Cozy West Village place with incredible service. All the staff were so lovely and kind and went out of their way to help us, especially one in our party who uses a walker and needed a little extra help getting in and out of the restaurant. We felt very well taken care of.
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Haley VIP
Greater Boston18 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best service experience in a long time. Food was delicious. Ambiance perfection. Can't wait to come back the next time I'm in NYC. Bravo!
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Jane VIP
Denver46 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious, the service was perfect. We have been to Little Owl many times over the years and always enjoy it
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FRANCINE VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was excellent. Very crowded but lots of fun
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Carol VIP
Pittsburgh16 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service in a tiny space. Perfect village vibe.
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Lisa
Bath1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really nice and cozy place! The food was amazing! Our server was very nice and friendly!
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jenny VIP
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Little Owl always exceeds expectations. The service, atmosphere and most importantly FOOD are always outstanding.
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Barbara
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Charming restaurant with great service and very tasty food. Had the special black sea bass with risotto and crispy leeks, very yummy.
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Neil
New York City14 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service and lovely food in a great setting
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Git
Detroit1 review
5.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous waitstaff and food. Would highly recommend
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FAQs

Little Owl is rated 4.9 stars by 4487 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 76 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–2:30 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

Dining areas

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the Beignets

Gravy Meatball Sliders

Corn Risotto

appetizers

Onion Soup$19.00

Ricotta Cavatelli$24.00

Burrata Primavera$22.00

Gravy Meatball Sliders$18.00

Sunflower Salad$19.00

Arugula & Strawberry Salad$23.00

Gemelli Lobster Fra diavolo Crema $32.00

seasonal vegetables

String Beans$17.00

Asparagus & Mushroom Risotto$24.00

Zucchini & Squash$18.00

French Fries$13.00

Baked Eggplant Parm$23.00

entrées

Crispy Chicken$35.00

Golden Sauteéd Codfish$36.00

Broiled Nova Scotia Halibut$46.00

Roasted Arctic Char*$37.00

Grilled & Filleted Whole Branzino*$48.00

the Pork Chop & Butter Beans*$42.00

Petit NY Strip*$49.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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