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The Little Sparo, St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador, NL

The Little Sparo

4.5
4.5
790 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Italian

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
There is nothing complicated about food, and nobody understood this better than the Italians. They knew that a delicious meal did not require elaborate preparation - just proper ingredients, and the passion and patience to let them work their magic. At The Little Sparo, we apply these principles in all we do. From our fresh baked naturally-leavened bread and pizza to our homemade extruded pasta, every item is prepared with gentle, attentive care. Come enjoy the comfort of Italian cuisine, in our newly renovated, open-concept restaurant with breathtaking views of the St.john's harbor that carries right through to the narrows. Book a table in our elegant dining room or come relax by the fireplace in our cozy, inviting lounge. Our kind and knowledgable staff are here to welcome you with the warm and friendly hospitality that Newfoundlanders are known for. Come join us for dinner!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (709) 758-4252
  • Website
    http://www.thelittlesparo.ca/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Zac Power
  • Location
    2 Hill o' Chips, St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador, NL A1C 6B1
  • Neighbourhood
    St. John's
  • Parking details
    Paid underground parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 790 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Atlantic Canada

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Atlantic Canada

    Romantic

  • Atlantic Canada

    Great for scenic views

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Best Ambience

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Good for business meals

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Good for groups

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Healthy

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Good for special occasions

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Lively

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Little Sparo delights with "fantastic food" and "superb service," set against "beautiful views" of the harbour. Guests love the "modern decor" and "reasonable noise level," making it a top choice for "authentic Italian" dining. Despite occasional service hiccups, the overall dining experience remains "consistently great," drawing patrons back.

790 Reviews

  1. Darryl

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    This is a restaurant we often go to the setting is amazing the bar staff top notch we were seated in front of the window which was amazing I would of rather been seated little further up as when people would come in they were seated all in the same area keeping table together say.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 experience. The service exceeded our expectations. The food was amazing, all the pasta was melt in your mouth fresh! We can’t wait to go back

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  3. Deanne

    Tampa

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful evening here last night. The food was delicious, the ambiance was calming and fun but the best part was the amazing service by Valerii. He was engaging and efficient, he was clearing and serving and we hardly noticed he was there as we enjoyed our friends. It was the best service we have all had in a long time so much so that each couple commented on it individually afterward. He deserves an extra Thank-you!

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  4. Rishi

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    food and service was really good, enjoyed the experience, just felt the sourdough was a bit stale other than that everything was great

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  5. Cathy

    Atlantic Canada

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the Little Sparo never disappoints !! Favourite place to eat as has amazing service, food and sensible/affordable price point!! Can’t wait to come back soon! ❤️🙌

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  6. Emma

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Ravioli was incredible! Service was very friendly.

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  7. Wayne

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great anniversary supper; the food was great, service excellent and it’s a great setting. We’d return in a heartbeat.

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  8. Kathleen

    Atlantic Canada

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were outstanding. Great drinks, everything is made from scratch will be back first chance we get!

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  9. Wendy

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We have breakfast there every morning and the staff are great. We’ve been staying at the hotel attached (Hilton Doubletree) and had terrible service at the bar (Oct. 28, 4:40pm - we left because the service was non existent) and when we came for dinner without a reservation on Oct. 26. There is a very rude employee there, who we encountered both times. Sadly, he knows nothing about good customer service or how to even be polite. The fact that we even bothered eating dinner there was out of convenience and thank goodness he wasn’t there, or I would have left and given up our reservation. I will avoid the evenings at Little Sparo and the bar to avoid this rude employee.

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  10. Brenda

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I loved their Pinot Grigio, it was delicious. The pizza was delicious , service was perfect. The ambience well the fireplace wasn’t on yet .

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FAQs

The Little Sparo is rated 4.5 stars by 790 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for The Little Sparo

2 Hill o' Chips, St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador, NL A1C 6B1

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    St. John's
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Paid underground parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Zac Power
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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