The food rivals the vibe here. Both are top-notch. The staff is incredible as well!!

This was the latest of many visits to The Little Owl, but my first since the pandemic. The restaurant has coped inventively with the limits of pandemic dining. We were greeted enthusiastically by the convivial hostess and seated promptly. We ate outside in one of the uncovered sidewalk tables, as opposed to the enclosed street tables, on a brisk evening. But we were totally comfortable from the heat lamps above us and underneath the table. We started with broccollini as an appetizer and a caeser salad (both excellent, although not especially creative), followed by the salmon (perfect) and the halibut (excellent). The main dishes were nicely plated and served with tasty finishes. We had a reasonably priced 2015 Langhe from a small but interesting wine list. Service was very friendly and efficient. Overall, the restaurant has not lost a step from pre-pandemic days. We will certainly return.

We ate outside on a lovely, cool day and had a great, unhurried lunch with friends. The waiter was a bit overstretched but otherwise fine. Their outside set-up is excellent - tables well spaced and comfortable, heaters just right for the weather, easy time conversing with neither traffic (minimal) nor other guests competing for attention (despite a full crowd). Food was excellent as always. We all had different entrees: black bass, skirt steak, Caesar salad with steak, and pasta with shrimp.

Always a pleasure little owl.. glad to see you not only survived covid but are better then ever.

Mother's day

Gilbert is fantastic!! Food and service are impeccable
Was raining as we sat outside and didn’t even notice
Always love it and will definitely be back

It’s always the best. Service, food, and setting. Love it!!!

A must stop every time we come to New York! The food, service, and ambiance is terrific, and the outdoor dining experience was every bit as wonderful as eating inside. Can’t wait to return.

Had the best experience here! Would 10/10 recommend and go back!

Despedida o bien venida ???
Casual ... pero a la vez romántica ...
Cita de desayuno con sabor a cena
Fue wow !!!
Nunca deja de sorprenderme este lugar !!!!

We arrived early for an 8:00 and the host gave us some Prosecco while we waited of our table. He apologized for seating us “late” at 8:05. The outdoor seating is fantastic, with dividers between each table and a roof that makes each space feel intimate. The food, as always, was fantastic.

Wait staff was friendly and did not rush us. Also made excellent wine suggestions without going overboard on the price. The food was fresh and nicely presented- overall we had a memorable dinner despite a rainy evening.

Great menu — great food

Amazing service

I went to the Little Owl for our 21st Anniversary Dinner and the whole experience was phenomenal -- wait staff were very friendly and knowledgeable, food was fantastic, and ambience / energy was very high. I def recommend!

Super restaurant! Great servers, great food, terrific outdoor socially distant seating, heaters to keep you comfortable when it's cool.

The best table in the city in my opinion. Food is outstanding. A welcome respit, a delightful dinner. I would eat here every night!

Sliders are great. Wholewheat pancakes not my fav

Amazing food, great service. Halibut was amazing. 10/10 as always.

The waitress wasn’t great. She forgot half our order and claimed she “didn’t hear us”. Would’ve been avoided if she actually wrote our order down.

Great customer service and the poached eggs were SO good!

The little owl is one of my favourite spots in NYC and it never disappoints. The food is delicious, their seasonal vegetables a hoot and honesty their fontina and sausage biscuits are otherworldly.

Great food with the most charming restaurant and kind staff

I am still dreaming of the corn dish!! Everything was delicious and great mood!!

Impeccable service, everything we ordered was perfect. The octopus paired with the egg salad was delightful. Highly recommend

So amazing to get back to the Little Owl! The meatball sliders were amazing as usual! Loved the outdoor seating!

Great spot as always! The food here is SO good, the service is always great and friendly, and it's adorable. The outdoor is nicely set up with personal heaters per tables (not applicable to high tops which are lined up next to the bigger tables, but the heaters reach). It's not a cheap place to eat so the value for the food is really more about the quality of ingredients and how good it tastes here vs the portions (which are tiny compared to the price). Just set your expectations accordingly ;)

The best outdoor dining setup in Manhattan, I think.

We had a great lunch at Little Owl. Food, service ambience all perfect .

Been a number of times. Always a good one to have in the repertoire.

Extremely charming setting (great outdoor setup) and delicious house specialties (try the sliders!) - also recommend getting and sharing several appetizers. Service was a little slow (several dishes came out at varying times and drink order had to be placed twice) but otherwise a solid place in the Village!

What a spot! First time dining there after hearing about it for a while. Food was great-- the lamb chops were memorable and the calamari was honestly best I've had. Service was attentive but relaxed. Outdoor dining setup was a dream.

The steak is AWESOME. Same with the corn and the sliders, but the best part is the picturesque little corner of the West Village that it sits on.

Will definitely be coming back!

Food: GREAT
Service: ALWAYS GREAT
Portions: Quite generous!
Warmth and atmosphere: Great as always.

We're never, ever disappointed. Thanks Little Owl!

Excellent food and service!

Cute little spot! The service was great they were so friendly.
Food was delicious - the beignets are a must have!

Made a reservation for brunch but the host said they didn’t have it when my friend arrived and just didn’t try to accommodate. After speaking to someone we were able to be seated.

The service was impeccable - kind, attentive, quick.

Great food and awesome service!

Fanfriggantastic for a date night!!!

Our waitress tried to charge double for our meal and clearly expected we would not notice. Food was decent. Would have gone back for the ambience but will never go back given this experience with our waitress.