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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.

Early Spring 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)
  
  Lobster Omelette
  
  sautéed broccoli rabe, béarnaise sauce ($32.00)
  
  Poached Eggs
  
  fontina biscuits, breakfast patties, greens and hollandaise ($14.00)
  
  Smoked Salmon & Egg White Scramble
  
  spinach, mushrooms, peppers ($17.00)
  
  Sunflower Salad
  
  golden beets, seeds, parmesan, sherry vinaigrette ($15.00)
  
  Italian Pork Bun
  
  sharp provolone, roasted peppers, broccoli rabe ($18.00)
  
  Basil Gnocchi
  
  sweet peas, bacon, tomato, pecorino ($22.00)
  
  Surf & Turf Tacos
  
  refritos, salsa ranchera, guacamole, arroz ($26.00)
  
  Grilled Chicken Breast
  
  asparagus, kale, avocado, quinoa ($23.00)
  
  8 oz. Bacon Cheeseburger & Fries
  
  American cheese, pickle, sesame seed bun ($19.00)
  
  Shrimp Campechana
  
  salsa cruda, avocado, tortilla chips ($14.00)
  
  Gravy Meatball Sliders
  
  two little owl originals ($15.00)
  
  Steak & Eggs
  
  french fries and two fried eggs ($28.00)
  
  Onion Soup
  
  beef boullion, gruyère gratin ($11.00)
- Seasonal Vegetables
  
  Green Beans
  
  chiles, sesame, oyster sauce ($14.00)
  
  Eggplant Parmigiana
  
  breaded and baked, marinara, arugula ($16.00)
  
  Brussels Sprout Home Fries
  
  crispy potatoes, curried leeks ($15.00)
  
  Maple Roasted Squash
  
  pumpkin seed pesto ($14.00)
- Brunch Stuff
  
  Half an Avocado
  
  ($6.00)
  
  French Fries
  
  chile aioli ($11.00)
  
  Hand-Cut Hatifield Bacon
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Two Eggs
  
  cooked any style ($8.00)
  
  Breakfast Patties
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Chicken Liver Pâté
  
  ($17.00)
- 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)
  
  Fall Sangria
  
  vino tinto & spiced fall fruit ($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)
Early Spring Lunch Menu
- Appetizers
  
  Onion Soup
  
  beef boullion, gruyère gratin ($14.00)
  
  Crispy Lobster Paella
  
  pea shoots herb salad, lemon vinaigrette ($22.00)
  
  Ricotta Cavatelli
  
  fava beans, bacon, tomato broth, pecorino ($18.00)
  
  Arugula & Strawberry Salad
  
  toasted almonds, saba, pecorino Toscano ($16.00)
  
  Sunflower Salad
  
  golden beets, seeds, parmesan, sherry vinaigrette ($15.00)
  
  Asparagus Tonato
  
  sliced big eye tuna, sesame bread sticks ($18.00)
  
  Gravy Meatball Sliders
  
  two little owl originals ($15.00)
- Seasonal Vegetables
  
  String Beans
  
  chiles, seeds, mint, oyster sauce ($15.00)
  
  Baked Eggplant Parmesan
  
  rich tomato sauce, arugula salad ($17.00)
  
  Grilled & Roasted Corn
  
  spicy Mexican style ($14.00)
  
  Zucchini & Squash
  
  capers, olives, basil ($14.00)
  
  French Fries
  
  chile aioli ($11.00)
- Entrées
  
  Chicken Breast
  
  asparagus, kale, avocado, quinoa ($23.00)
  
  Pork Enchiladas
  
  tomatillo salsa, bean salad, poached egg ($21.00)
  
  Surf & Turf Tacos
  
  refritos, salsa ranchera, guacamole, arroz ($26.00)
  
  8 oz. Bacon Cheeseburger & Fries
  
  American cheese, pickle, sesame seed bun ($19.00)
  
  Roasted Scottish Salmon
  
  avocado mousse, radishes, green beans ($27.00)
  
  Sautéed Soft Shell Crab
  
  spaghetti fra diavolo ($24.00)
  
  Turkey Meatloaf
  
  sweet peas ($25.00)
Early Spring Dinner Menu
- Appetizers
  
  Corn Soup
  
  corn, scallion, cheddar fritters ($15.00)
  
  Ricotta Cavatelli
  
  fava beans, bacon, tomato broth, pecorino ($18.00)
  
  Arugula & Strawberries
  
  crunchy goat cheese, pickled leeks, poppy dressing ($17.00)
  
  Sunflower Salad
  
  golden beets, seeds, parmesan, sherry vinaigrette ($16.00)
  
  Beef Carpaccio
  
  arugula, sesame bread sticks, parmesan ($19.00)
  
  Asparagus Tonato
  
  celery tuna salad, grilled bread ($18.00)
  
  Gravy Meatball Sliders
  
  two little owl originals ($15.00)
- Seasonal Vegetables
  
  String Beans
  
  chiles, seeds, mint, oyster sauce ($13.00)
  
  Eggplant Parmesan
  
  omato basil sauce, arugula salad ($17.00)
  
  Zucchini & Squash
  
  capers, olives, basil ($14.00)
  
  Grilled Asparagus
  
  lemon, black pepper ($16.00)
  
  French Fries
  
  chile aioli ($11.00)
- Entrées
  
  Crispy Chicken
  
  asparagus home fries, sherry jus ($28.00)
  
  Broiled Nova Scotia Halibut
  
  corn and pea salad, pesto vinaigrette ($34.00)
  
  American Lamb T-Bones
  
  yukon fontina fonduta, baby greens, pickled onions ($56.00)
  
  Roasted Scottish Salmon
  
  toasted garlic spinach, burst tomatos, lemon, capers ($29.00)
  
  Pork Chop & Butter Beans
  
  parmesan, fennel, wild dandelion ($34.00)
  
  Filleted Whole Branzino
  
  crispy lobster paella ($38.00)
  
  Petit Filet Mignon
  
  mushroom risotto ($44.00)

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