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Little Owl

Item: Little Owl
Author: Andrea Wien

Cuisine: American, European, Mediterranean, New American

Price Range: $$

10Best Says

Tucked at the corner of Bedford and Grove Streets in the West Village, this small eatery is the perfect place for a romantic date night rendezvous. Serving up winning Mediterranean fare, The Little Owl utilizes seasonal ingredients to enhance its menu, which features fresh fish, hearty meats and other flavorful concoctions, like the mouth-watering ricotta cavatelli. Diners enjoy watching the activity street-side via floor to ceiling windows, while stealing peeks into the open kitchen. If you're visiting with 4 people, opt to sit at the chef's favorite table (hint: it's also the bar), and keep in mind that if you're planning to dine here with a party larger than 2, reservations are required.

Address:

90 Bedford St
New York, NY 10014
212-741-4695

Hours:

Mon-Fri: 11:45am-2:30pm,; 5pm-11pm
Sat-Sun: 9am-2:30pm,; 5pm-11pm

Website:

thelittleowlnyc.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Andrea Wien
New York Local Expert

Romantic Dining: "Snag a spot at the bar, the chef's favorite table."

Best for Romantic Dining Because: It's romantically quaint and cozy, with delicious food and a great wine list.

Brunch Menu
- Brunch
  
  Beignets
  
  nutella and raspberry sauce ($12.00)
  
  Brioche French Toast
  
  stewed strawberry sauce ($14.00)
  
  Whole Wheat Pancakes
  
  New York maple syrup ($12.00)
  
  Chilaquiles
  
  eggs over easy, spicy tortillas and avocado ($15.00)
  
  Corn & Lobster Chowder
  
  chile poblano, potato, chives ($19.00)
  
  Sangria Skirt Steak & Eggs
  
  french fries and two fried eggs ($26.00)
  
  Heirloom Tomatoes & Burrata
  
  olives, cucumbers, onions, basil ($16.00)
  
  Arugula & Strawberries
  
  robiola fettunta, peaches, figs, balsamic ($18.00)
  
  Poached Organic Eggs
  
  fontina biscuits, breakfast patties, greens and hollandaise ($14.00)
  
  Pulled Chicken Sandwich Italiano
  
  fontina, peppers and warm potato salad ($18.00)
  
  Pork Enchiladas & Poached Egg
  
  salsa verde and green bean salad ($22.00)
  
  8 oz. Bacon Cheeseburger
  
  American cheese, pickle, spiced fries ($19.00)
  
  Grilled Chicken Breast
  
  asparagus home fries and lemon-sherry jus ($18.00)
  
  Sunflower Salad
  
  golden beets, seeds, sprouts, parmesan ($14.00)
  
  Surf & Turf Tacos
  
  guacamole and pickled vegetables ($18.00)
  
  Gravy Meatball Sliders
  
  two little owl originals ($15.00)
  
  Skate Sandwich
  
  chinois coleslaw and french fries ($21.00)
- Seasonal Vegetables
  
  Spinach
  
  garlic, chile, lemon ($13.00)
  
  Sesame Green Beans
  
  chile, mint, cilantro, oyster sauce ($14.00)
  
  Eggplant Parmigiana
  
  breaded and baked, marinara, arugula ($16.00)
  
  Grilled Shucked Corn
  
  spicy Mexican style ($15.00)
  
  French Fries
  
  chili aioli ($11.00)
- Brunch Stuff
  
  Half an Avocado
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Spicy Pastrami Hash
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Hand-Cut Hatifield Bacon
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Two Eggs
  
  cooked any style ($8.00)
  
  Breakfast Patties
  
  ($9.00)
- Cocktails
  
  Bellini
  
  peach pureé & prosecco ($15.00)
  
  Lil 'Rita
  
  agave wine, 'triple sec', cocchi americano & lime ($15.00)
  
  Pink Prosecco Lemonade
  
  prosecco & pink grapefruit lemonade ($15.00)
  
  Fraise Pressé
  
  vin blanc, strawberry lemonade & prosecco ($15.00)
  
  Rosé Sangria
  
  vino rosato, spiced citrus & berries ($15.00)
  
  Maria-Chelada
  
  pilsner, clamato, celery & lime ($15.00)
  
  Mimosa
  
  orange juice & prosecco ($15.00)
  
  Sparkling Negroni
  
  cappelletti, vermouth di torino, prosecco & orange ($15.00)
- Beer
  
  Peroni, Italy
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Pacifico, Mexico
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Allagash White, Maine
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Lagunitas IPA, California
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Sam Smith Nut Brown Ale, England
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Yuengling Lager, Pennsylvani
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Six Point Crips, Red Hook
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Anchor Porter, California
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Sapporo, Japan
  
  ($8.00)
- Beverage
  
  Coke
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Diet coke
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Cranberry
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Clamato
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Iced Tea
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Orange
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Grapefruit
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Sprite
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Töst Sparkling Beverage
  
  ($9.00)
- Coffee
  
  Espresso
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Cappuccino
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Four J Chef's Choice
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Cafe au lait
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Macchiato
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Cafe latte
  
  ($5.00)
- Tea
  
  Earl grey
  
  ($5.00)
  
  White orchard
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Chamomile citrus
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Organic breakfast
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Mint melange
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Bombay chai
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Green
  
  ($5.00)
Autumn Lunch Menu
- Appetizers
  
  Onion Soup
  
  fontina, pecorino, gratinée ($11.00)
  
  Chicken Liver Pâté
  
  foie gras rillette, baguette, gherkins ($17.00)
  
  Risotto Bianco
  
  organic egg yolk, parmesan, truffle ($18.00)
  
  Bibb & Beets
  
  squash, pepitas, parmesan, sherry vinaigrette ($14.00)
  
  Radicchio & Pears
  
  gorgonzola fettunta, walnuts, balsamic ($1,600.00)
  
  Scottish Salmon Gravlax
  
  avocado toast crostini ($19.00)
  
  Gravy Meatball Sliders
  
  two little owl originals ($15.00)
- Seasonal Vegetables
  
  Spinach
  
  garlic, chile, lemon ($13.00)
  
  Sesame Green Beans
  
  chile, mint, cilantro, oyster sauce ($14.00)
  
  Eggplant Parmigiana
  
  breaded and baked, marinara, arugula ($16.00)
  
  Maple Roasted Squash
  
  pumpkin seed pesto ($14.00)
  
  French Fries
  
  chile aioli ($9.00)
- Entrées
  
  Skate Sandwich
  
  spiced fries, chinois coleslaw ($23.00)
  
  Pulled Lamb Sandwich Italiano
  
  warm potato salad oreganato ($18.00)
  
  Grilled Chicken Breast
  
  brussels sprouts home fries and lemon-sherry jus ($24.00)
  
  8 oz. Bacon Cheeseburger
  
  American cheese, pickle, spiced fries ($19.00)
  
  Pork Enchiladas & Poached Egg
  
  salsa verde and green bean salad ($23.00)
  
  Gemelli Pasta
  
  chicken cacciatore, olives, herbs, natural jus ($22.00)
  
  Sangria Skirt Steak
  
  little gem a la caesar ($28.00)
Autumn Dinner Menu
- Appetizers
  
  Onion Soup
  
  fontina, pecorino, gratinée ($11.00)
  
  Risotto Bianco
  
  organic egg yolk, parmesan, truffle ($18.00)
  
  Chicken Liver Pâté
  
  foie gras rillette, baguette, gherkins ($17.00)
  
  Bibb & Beets
  
  squash, pepitas, parmesan, sherry vinaigrette ($14.00)
  
  Arugula & Pears
  
  gorgonzola fettunta, walnuts, balsamic ($16.00)
  
  Lobster Gemelli Pasta
  
  fra diavolo crema ($19.00)
  
  Gravy Meatball Sliders
  
  two little owl originals ($15.00)
- Seasonal Vegetables
  
  Spinach
  
  garlic, chile, lemon ($13.00)
  
  Sesame Green Beans
  
  chili, mint, cilantro and oyster sauce ($14.00)
  
  Eggplant Parmigiana
  
  breaded and baked, marinara, arugula ($16.00)
  
  Maple Roasted Squash
  
  pumpkin seed pesto ($14.00)
  
  French Fries
  
  chile aioli ($9.00)
- Entrées
  
  Grilled Scottish Salmon
  
  kale, root vegetables, dijon sauce ($37.00)
  
  Roasted Nova Scotia Halibut
  
  chive mashed, lemon crème fraîche gravy ($31.00)
  
  Crispy Bell & Evan's Chicken
  
  brussels sprouts home fries, lemon-sherry jus ($33.00)
  
  Braised American Lamb Shank
  
  escarole, parsnip mousse, grapes ($34.00)
  
  Pork Chop & Butter Beans
  
  parmesan and wild dandelion ($36.00)
  
  Prime New York Strip
  
  mushroom pappardelle ($49.00)
  
  Filleted Whole Fish
  
  crispy lobster paella ($38.00)

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