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Nestled in Manhattan’s West Village, Little Owl offers a thoughtfully crafted Mediterranean-inspired menu by Chef Joey Campanaro that celebrates fresh flavors and skillfully balanced dishes. The intimate setting complements a culinary journey through vibrant starters, elegant mains, and delectable desserts, perfect for food lovers seeking an authentic neighborhood dining experience.
Starters
Start your meal with fresh, inventive dishes like the crisp Lil’ Gem à la Caesar topped with parmesan croutons or the vibrant Heirloom Tomatoes paired with marinated bocconcini, cucumber, avocado, and fragrant basil. For seafood lovers, the Seafood Spaghetti showcases shrimp, clams, mussels, anchovy, oregano, and chili flakes in a delightful medley. Enjoy the comforting Ziti Patricia with sausage, zucchini, pecorino, and basil or the Fritto Misto featuring clams, calamari, shrimp, lemon, and aioli. For a lighter touch, the Sunflower Salad combines golden beets, sprouts, seeds, parmesan, and sherry vinaigrette.
- Lil’ Gem à la Caesar with parmesan croutons
- Heirloom Tomatoes with marinated bocconcini, cucumber, avocado, and basil
- Seafood Spaghetti with shrimp, clams, mussels, anchovy, oregano, and chili flakes
- Ziti Patricia with sausage, zucchini, pecorino, and basil
- Fritto Misto with clams, calamari, shrimp, lemon, and aioli
- Sunflower Salad with golden beets, sprouts, seeds, parmesan, and sherry vinaigrette
Mains
The main courses at Little Owl highlight expertly prepared seafood and meats with Mediterranean flair. Savor the Faroe Island Salmon served with a salsa cruda of cucumber, peppers, tomatoes, and herbs or the Broiled Halibut accompanied by corn salad, English peas, shoots, and pesto dressing. The daily fish, grilled and filleted to perfection, comes with a crispy lobster paella that adds a rich contrast. Meat lovers can indulge in the tender Petit Filet Mignon paired with spinach and patatas bravas, the Crunchy Lamb Cutlet accented by salsa verde, roasted peppers, watercress, and pickled onions, or the classic Pork Chop with butter beans, parmesan, pickled fennel, and wild dandelion.
- Faroe Island Salmon with salsa cruda, cucumber, peppers, tomatoes, and herbs
- Broiled Halibut with corn salad, English peas, shoots, and pesto dressing
- Grilled and Filleted Daily Fish with crispy lobster paella
- Petit Filet Mignon with spinach and patatas bravas
- Crunchy Lamb Cutlet with salsa verde, roasted peppers, watercress, and pickled onions
- Crispy Bell and Evans Chicken with garlic fontina mashed potatoes and natural sherry gravy
- Pork Chop and Butter Beans with parmesan, pickled fennel, and wild dandelion
Desserts and specials
Finish your meal with house favorites like the spiced sugar beignets or rich brownies topped with gelato for a luscious finale. The menu also features rotating specials that highlight seasonal ingredients and innovative Mediterranean flavors, ensuring a fresh and exciting dining experience each visit.
Drinks
Complement your meal with an assortment of thoughtfully selected wines and craft cocktails that enhance the Mediterranean-inspired flavors of the dishes. While the wine list may be limited, it features premium options that pair beautifully with the seafood and meat selections. Additionally, Little Owl offers beer, coffee, and non-alcoholic drinks to satisfy every preference.
