Little Maven

30 W 18th St, New York
(212) 320-8111

Recent Reviews

Katie R.

Brunch was amazing. The food, the staff, the decor - everything was spot on. Highly recommend and can't wait to go back!!

Ashley Z.

This place was sooo mid. Walked in and it is very loud and scenery/vibey with colorful decorations. Thank god we were seated in a quieter room in the back. Ordered the tuna tartare cannolis, and they were just ok. Didn't love how crunchy and thick the seaweed was, and tuna was fine but nothing outstanding. I like my tuna tartare to be light and citrusy, which this was not. i was excited to order the lobster pasta but was informed it was taken off the menu a few weeks ago :( got the oxtail trofie instead, which i regretted immensely. This dish was wayyyy too salty and my first bite was a glob of fat. i could barely eat the sauce, because it was overwhelmingly salty. Disappointing, especially since we were told it's a customer favorite. also ordered the duck and this was much better, really nice crispy skin and perfectly cooked meat. It had some sweet sauce, but i was a little offput by the random editions to this plate (radish, chard, pear?) still, the duck was delicious. overall, a vibey aesthetic nyc spot that is more style than substance. Service is fast and dishes are aesthetic, and that's all I can really say.

Ekow Baiden

Amazing chicken!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Steve Kowalski

We had a great dinner. Both the food and service were excellent. I had the beet salad and scallops, my wife had the tahini and the rigatoni vodka.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beet Salad

Brad B

Terrific drinks and delicious dinner. Service was great from start to finish. Music and vibe spot on. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: King Salmon, Butternut Squash Agnolotti, Cannolis, Lobster Roll with Caviar, Beet Salad, Steak Frites

Olivia Lilly

We had a 8:15 reservation and were seated 1 hour later at 9:15. We stood at the bar while waiting, and they asked if we were waiting for a table / how long, we let them know, and they said “we’ll take care of you,” but we didn’t get a single thing comped on the final bill? Very weird experience here and have never been seated 1 hour after my reservation time with no apology, comped drinks, etc.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

Jill L.

Loved this place. You walk in and you instantly feel invited. I loved the decor made you feel like you are eating at home. The service was impeccable not hovering but there any time we needed anything, with waiter, maitre D, and Chef all checking in on us. We started with the Cesare Cups loved the take on it. The Scallops crudo was sweet and tender and topped with a lovely portion of caviar. The baked oysters yummy. Portions are definitely ample. Then we had the oxtail trofie. The oxtail just melted with each bite of pasta. And finally came out the roasted duck. It may have been my favorite duck breast ever. So tender and flavorful. The veggies that it came with added to the flavor perfectly. I will go back just for that. The only disappointment was the chocolate mousse but the chef brought out some delicious chocolate chip cookies so nothing missed. Highly recommend checking this one out

Erin McNabb

Excellent service and wonderful dish selection.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cookies and Cream

Cindy Hua

Beautiful space, cool cocktails and delicious food. Amazing hospitality from the staff and GM. They also gave great recs. Will be back to try the happy hour smash burger.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Patrick Walsh

Food is fabulous and service is impeccable. You should definitely try this out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Avi Tavdi

Great place, the ambience is fun, not too loud, great decor- Well done who ever designed it. Service was quick and on point.Food was amazing, flavorful, every dish hit the spot.We got the following: Tuna tartar cannolis, octopus, sea bass, lobster rigatoni, banana splits

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Corey W.

The service was impeccable! Made our first night in nyc wonderful. I have celiac and they made everything safe for me. The beet salad was to die for!!!

Darlene H.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NOAH! Went for a last minute birthday dinner and the staff + food was AMAZING! Will be my new go-to dinner spot

Art

Food and vibe was great, probably the best lobster roll I’ve ever had although the portion was for a baby. Overall I would return but I did leave hungry! Portions very small but nonetheless everything tasted amazing

Jenna W

The space is beautiful, the food was incredible, and the staff were extraordinary. Paige, Victor, Dennis, and Alberto: You all made my experience extra special!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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