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

The Little Sparo

4.7
4.7
818 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
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 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 818 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Atlantic Canada

    Great for scenic views

  • Atlantic Canada

    Italian

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Best Overall

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Best Food

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Best Service

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Best Ambience

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Best Value

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Great for brunch

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Good for business meals

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Healthy

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Romantic

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Little Sparo delights diners with its "fantastic service" and "amazing food." Guests praise its cozy ambiance and attention to detail. Homemade pasta dishes, especially the carbonara, earn high marks. The "best dining experience," with friendly staff ensuring memorable visits. Ideal for special occasions, its stunning harbor views and "outstanding" service leave a lasting impression.

818 Reviews

  1. Greg

    Atlantic Canada

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the service and food is exceptional. The halibut special and pasta side was fabulous.

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  2. Michelle

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I was a little disappointed as this was my first time here. The appetizer (artichoke) was tough and tasted unpleasant, the main entree was great, but the dessert was not impressive at all, and we ordered one of each. I felt for that price it should have been 10 out of 10 for all 3 portions. It was not.

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  3. Stephanie

    VIP

    New York City

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff were wonderful and food was very yummy and served promptly with great hand crafted cocktails

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  4. Carol

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is my new favorite place to eat. If you like Italian, you will love The Little Sparo! Fresh house made pasta, locally sourced products, and superb service. This was my third trip in as many months and I cannot find anything negative to say. The food is tasty and expertly presented. The space is inviting with plenty of space between tables so you can have a conversation without shouting. The wait staff are excellent and very knowledgeable regarding the menu; they are attentive without imposing...perfect combination! Price is very reasonable as well for a perfectly nice evening out with friends; and if you are taking the "special someone" out to impress...it won't break the bank!

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  5. Lisa

    Montreal

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was absolutely awesome. Great start to the day.

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  6. Betsy

    Atlantic Canada

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal with superb service. There was a slight delay in the kitchen with our mains, that we didn’t even notice and our server was very apologetic and even threw in free dessert. Just a lovely experience with really excellent food.

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  7. Sarah

    VIP

    Atlantic Canada

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great brunch. Toutons were amazing! Beautiful scenery, and wonderful experience.

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  8. Justin

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was fantastic. The food was delicious. Dessert was brought out (on the house) for my partners birthday. Can't recommend this place enough.

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  9. Daniel

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing staff and amazing food. Our waitress was so attentive and kind.

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  10. Gerry

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    the restaurant and the food was fabulous. The service was outstanding, but the restaurant was cold. The temperature inside made it so that we could not take off our coats.

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FAQs

The Little Sparo is rated 4.7 stars by 818 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 7 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 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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