Little Sparrow
1198 Howell Mill Rd #18, Atlanta
(404) 355-2252
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Amazing food and atmosphere. Came here for my 2 year anniversary with my partner and we had a great time. The french onion soup is a must and the service was over the top.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Honestly i came in for a friends birthday. We originally had a reservation for 8 but a few friends did decide to join. from the host stand to the server they were very rude about it. Once i actually was seated the server was AWFUL. Like i understand that there’s a big party so there’s auto grat but i would give this girl nothing if i could. She didn’t even acknowledge me once i was seating, she disappeared over and over and over. We waited almost 2 hours for soups and at least 25 minutes for drinks. It wasn’t even busy like coming from a server i am very disappointed. The food was underwhelming and the service just made it worst. I will not be back thank you. Our servers name was Epiphany.
We really enjoyed our dinner here!
We started with the bread. It came out with butter and olive oil. This was 10/10
Then we got the frites and French onion soup. The French fries were AMAZING. They came with different dips.
The soup was to die for and super filling.
The burger, the chicken schnitzel and bolognese were great but I would definitely recommend the schnitzel.
We had outdoor seating which was a little chilly for this time of year but the space heaters helped a lot. Definitely make reservations!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup with Melted Cheese, Burger and Fries with Cheese, Very Fresh Baguette with Butter and Oil, Bolognese Pasta, Chicken Schnitzel
Had a great first time at Little Sparrow! Summer made our dinner experience amazing! She was very knowledgeable about the menu and easily guided us through. Food was delicious, definitely recommend the french onion soup, burger and the crispy frites!
Valentine’s Day deal is a scam. Reserved a 2-top two weeks ago for 10pm for their Valentine’s Day meal lineup. Arrive at 9:45, hostess says they are a little busy. Don’t get sat until 10:45. Drinks and apps before the first course not brought to our table until 11:30. The cheese they brought out was stale, you could tell it had been sitting around for awhile. The only reason this is not a one-star meal was because our server was super nice and knowledgeable and the main courses were actually decent, but way overpriced. Almost $400 pre-tip, ordered three drinks in total for two of us.
It’s already unethical to overbook restaurants on the off chance that a customer won’t show. The fact that you guys not only overbooked but also made me put a card on file to charge me in the off chance I cancel is beyond unethical, that’s borderline illegal. We will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Valentines day restervation at 8:45. Left at 10:01 bc wasnt seated.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I'm shocked with how awful the food was. 2 people spent over $500 and the food was less than mediocre.
We had a 10 PM reservation and arrived on time. There were several other parties waiting outside, all with reservations as well. I understand restaurants get busy, but if you're going to require reservations and charge for cancellations, you need to honor them. The hostess at the front was extremely rude and unhelpful. She seemed irritated and unwilling to give clear information. We were told to wait “a few minutes.” Those “few minutes” turned into being seated at 11:10 PM — over an hour and twenty minutes after our reservation time. We had to wait outside the entire time. My wife eventually got tired and had to wait in the car. Our appetizer didn't arrive until 11:35 PM. We were starving at that point. During the wait, a server walked behind me and hit me in the head with a tray. He didn't apologize or acknowledge it — he just kept walking. The main course took a long time as well, and when it finally arrived, my steak was lukewarm. After making guests wait that long, the least you can do is serve hot food. We ordered an espresso martini, which is traditionally made with vodka. It was brought out with tequila instead. We had to send it back to be corrected. Dessert was also extremely delayed. We didn't leave until 1:20 AM. We had plans after dinner, but the entire night was ruined because of poor management and disorganization. The only positive part of the experience was our waiter. He was attentive and polite despite the chaos around him. The valet staff was also working hard and moving quickly. I left an 18% tip solely because of our waiter's effort. Overall, this was a terrible experience. Poor organization, rude front staff, unacceptable wait times, and careless service.
Great restaurant...they were backed of for Valentines Day so our reservation was backed up, but they made up for it once we were seated. Food and service was very good.
We were seated at 8:45 for a 7:45 reservation. Couples that arrived later than us with later reservations were seated before us
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Food and service was excellent. The restaurant staff and especially Jacob our server were very knowledgeable and tailored a very enjoyable and fun night for both my girlfriend and myself. would highly recommend the Crudo, Bolognese, and La Vie en Rose hache-style steak, 10/10. Will certainly be back.
I was very disappointed with my experience at Little Sparrow. As a French restaurant, I expect attention to classic technique and flavor profiles. My dish was served with cilantro — which is not traditionally used in French cuisine — and it completely altered the flavor in a way that felt out of place and poorly thought out.
What was more frustrating was that when I raised the issue, the waiter did not offer to correct or replace the dish. There was no effort to acknowledge the concern or make it right. For a restaurant positioning itself as elevated French dining, that lack of responsiveness was surprising.
Attention to culinary authenticity and guest experience matters. Unfortunately, this visit missed the mark on both.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
We celebrated my husbands birthday at Little Sparrow and I genuinely cannot speak highly enough about this
restaurant. The vibes, the ambiance, the staff, the food, and the cocktails were all five star. Every single staff member from the time we arrived to the time we left wished my husband a Happy Birthday. I will be thinking about their French onion soup everyday for the foreseeable future. The Aleppo Shrimp was amazing, as well as the steak and scallops. I cannot wait to go back already!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melissa the bartender was on point! I’m talking about T’s crossed and i’s dotted!!!! She served us uniqueness with a side of compassion, care, and hospitality ! Also I had the duck confit! It was tender juicy and elevated. Thank you again Melissa! You are going places!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great bread and such a good Bolognese. The service was excellent and the atmosphere is comfortable and relaxing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Schnitzel, Very Fresh Baguette with Butter and Oil, Bolognese Pasta
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