“ Arrived as walk-ins at the little annex down the block and were happily seated at the bar. Mike took care of us with great suggestions about food and our cocktails and wine; he was attentive even as the evening rush picked up. We shared three fantastic appetizers (Mushroom risotto, chicken liver pate crostini, and Maple & Chili Delicata Squash salad), a very nice Franciacorta, and a surprisingly refreshing Negroni w/ bubbles, and ended with cinnamon beignets w/ chocolate sauce. Definitely coming back! ”

“ This is my second time here, I brought my mother to just embrace life together and I was absolutely thrilled again, we had such a great time and Adam, Amy and the manager Jack were so attentive, helpful and super nice to us. I would definitely recommend this venue for any occasion. Thank you so much again and I look forward to coming back again ”

“ Visited this place 2 days ago, as soon we checked in at our hotel. I ordered the poached eggs and it didn't disappoint. The hollandaise sauce was perfect. My husband ordered the mushroom omelet and said it was delicious. The place is small and definitely need to make reservations if you want guaranteed seating without the wait. 10/10 recommend. ”

“ I had a date here at little owl and the service was exceptional! I ordered a mushroom omelette with a side of Cesar salad and he ordered chilaquiles. Ohh my goodness, my mushroom omelette was superb it was probably the best mushroom omelette I have had so far. I ordered Negroni and he ordered a black coffee with milk. There were tourists outside taking pictures of the restaurant/building because it was the apartment building where the show friends was recorded. I would definitely want to come back, honestly maybe order the same mushroom omelette because I love mushrooms and lately my go to brunch order is an omelette. 10/10 restaurant recommendation ”

“ Classic brunch spot taking place at a memorable Friends set location. It's quite funny with lots of tourists taking photos of us as we entered into the restaurant. Staff was quite friendly and sat the 3 of us immediately even though we were a little early and the place was popppinggg. We opted for the meatball sliders, poached eggs (really resembled eggs benedict), and the squash. All items were a solid 4/5. Nothing had any issues, but none of the items were astounding. The sliders were juicy-- would've bumped to a 5 if they were a tiny bit more flavorful. The poached eggs were similarly 4/5- solid but nothing too memorable. Same story with the squash, but maybe a 3/5 here as it wasn't super flavorful or unique. Little Owl is an overall solid brunch location, the vibe is cute, friendly staff, and you'll leave your meal knowing that the food isn't going to be bad. Might not be the most memorable, but you'll be overall satisfied. ”

“ TL;DR: Delicious food paired with a cozy + intimate vibe as well as impeccable service. Highly recommend, but you need a reservation. Bonus: this is the corner anchor of the FRIENDS apartment building. The Little Owl was an amazing find. For the holidays, you can find Christmas trees and other decor on the exterior and interior, making for a very cozy vibe. Inside, the seating is limited so you need reservations. The service was quick but not rushing you out. The food was executed amazingly well. We tried different dishes over two visits for dinner: lamb ravioli (perfect texture and taste), halibut (flaky with a flavorful mash), lasagne (classic that is well executed), mussels (light flavor but very buttery sauce perfect for dipping bread), and paella (daily fish was Branzino, firm texture of the paella). We appreciated that everything had amazing flavor without being too salty. The portions were also more than generous. For dessert, we tried the Pear Crumble which wasn't too sweet or heavy, but was a large portion with great flavor. ”

“ We came here for brunch on a Saturday morning. It was so cozy with a great view of the kitchen and a NYC side street. The service was nice and the food was delicious. This is a perfect spot for two people, max group of maybe four. ”

“ I recently dined at Little Owl for a work dinner, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The cozy, welcoming atmosphere made for a perfect setting, and the service was attentive and knowledgeable. For my main course, I ordered the chicken entrée, which was flavorful and perfectly cooked--crispy on the outside, tender and juicy inside. It's easy to see why it's one of their signature dishes. I also got to sample the green beans and Brussels sprouts, which were deliciously seasoned and made excellent accompaniments. It's a fantastic spot for a memorable meal in NYC, whether for a casual outing or a special occasion. ”

“ Never thought I would be able to walk in off the street and grab a table for 1 here. This is FRIENDS royalty. It's the place below where the photo of their apartments are. It is the cutest ever. Inside is a tad noisy but it is small. The staff is so friendly. No memorabilia on the walls of Friends which is nice. I had the daily special of shrimp and grits! Out of this world. So creamy and cheesy. The shrimp perfectly seasoned and the peas had a wonderful crunch. Truly filling. A very intimate setting inside. Please try to visit this restaurant-it's truly worth it - if you can get in. I was lucky. ”