The Little Sparo

Name: The Little Sparo
Address: 2 Hill o' Chips, St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Canada, A1C 6B1
Telephone: (709) 758-4252
Price range: CAN$51 and over
Rating: 4.5

4.5

789 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Italian

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2 people

22 Nov 2024

11:00 pm

Booked 15 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
Area
St. John's
Parking details
Paid underground parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 789 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
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.

789 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic Canada
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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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Deanne
Tampa
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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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Rishi
Atlantic Canada
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 November 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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Cathy
Atlantic Canada
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 11 November 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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Emma
Atlantic Canada
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Ravioli was incredible! Service was very friendly.
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Wayne
Atlantic Canada
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 November 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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Kathleen
Atlantic Canada
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 1 November 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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Wendy
Calgary
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 29 October 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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Brenda
Atlantic Canada
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 15 October 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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Karen
St. Louis
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on 9 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff was very helpful with menu & recommendations. All were friendly & attentive! Food was great!
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The Little Sparo is rated 4.5 stars by 789 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

22 Nov 2024

11:00 pm

Booked 15 times today

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

Additional information

Area
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, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thelittlesparo.ca/
Phone number
(709) 758-4252

The Little Sparo

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Popular dishes

Bucatini

Mushroom Tartine

Napoli

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What 789 people are saying

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