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A place · Restaurant · West Village · on 1 of my list

Little Owl.

Worth it, says Antonina. Little Owl does serve some of the best Mediterranean food in New York City.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best restaurants in the West Village
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It's on 1 of my list. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.

Best restaurants in the West Village

No. 9 on that list3 min from the subway
Worth it
  • Subway1 to Christopher St-Stonewall, 3 min
  • Address90 Bedford St, New York, NY
  • Health gradeA, city inspection
  • From my guide, updated September 2026.

For over 15 years, Little Owl has been serving the neighborhood with good vibes and delicious Mediterranean fare. A love letter to home cooking. The pork chop is the show, served alongside pickled fennel, wild dandelion and parmesan, it’s the restaurant’s signature dish.

Good to knowThe exterior of the building was used as the apartment on the iconic show Friends. It’s no Central Perk, but Little Owl does serve some of the best Mediterranean food in New York City.

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