Little Sparrow

Visa Dining Collection

4.8 (1025)

$50 and over

American

1198 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318-5580

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2 people

Jun 20, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Romantic

Helmed by Executive Chef Bob Ryan, Little Sparrow is a neighborhood "continental" restaurant from Ford Fry. Inspired by Parisian bistros and Brooklyn’s favorite taverns, Little Sparrow picks up the mantle from its beloved predecessor, JCT Kitchen and Bar to serve the Westside in a new incarnation. Named in honor of superstar French chanteuse Edith Piaf (Fry’s Howell Mill Road steakhouse, Marcel, is named after Piaf’s lover, boxer Marcel Cerdan) the menu presents timeless Brasserie classics and simple, indulgent fare including an entire section dedicated to extraordinary "Frites." Dinner is framed by a top-flight cocktail program and a superbly curated wine list, as well as tableside service meant to make every guest feel pampered.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Bistro, French
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(404) 355-2252
Website
http://littlesparrowatl.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Bob Ryan
Private party facilities
Elevate your client meetings or social gatherings with us! We can help you plan anything from a dinner in our private dining room or private reception with a full restaurant buyout. We also have a covered outdoor patio. Email EventsLittleSparrow@rocketfarmrestaurants.com to learn more!

Location
1198 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318-5580
Neighbourhood
West Midtown
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,025 people are saying

Little Sparrow reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Atlanta
American
Atlanta
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Little Sparrow delights with "exceptional service," "delicious food," and a "romantic and refined" atmosphere. The menu showcases French classics with highlights like "outstanding" onion soup, "amazing" scallops, and "delicious" desserts. Guests appreciate the "attentive" staff and "inviting" ambiance, making it perfect for special occasions or a memorable night out.

1,025 Reviews

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Paul VIP
Atlanta11 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love Little Sparrow. Our server Yancey was amazing. Can’t wait to go back.
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Jill VIP
Atlanta13 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely incredible service with the food to back it up. Will definitely be back, and have recommended it to everyone I know!
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Tony
Atlanta3 reviews
1.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We had high hopes arriving. The space was very nice(an upgraded jct kitchen). It quickly went downhill. Wine list was obscure and there was no one on staff who had any idea what the wines by the bottle actually were(ie what grape or even what they tasted like). Clearly the bottle we were brought had issues. They nicely took it back and we went to mediocre wine by the glass. But this was not the main problem. The main problem was it appeared there was no chef within 50 miles of the kitchen. My take was some chef somewhere created some recipes and hoped the folks they deserted in the kitchen could execute. They could not. In order: the shrimp first came out horribly undercooked and then on the second try ridiculously overcooked. Not to mention the quality of the shrimp was on par with farm raised shrimp from Thailand. (Ie flavorless and weirdly watery). The Dover sole was way too firm(my wife thought overcooked, I thought a little old) and slightly fishy for what little flavor it had. The scallops were embarrassingly tiny and per my Mom “undercooked” and “rubbery”. The chicken was fine, but really simply a large piece of meat with nothing else. For dessert the bananas foster dessert was fine, but the staff couldn’t quite figure out how to light it or really even serve it. All in all not anyplace we would ever want to spend a way too long 2 and half hours of our lives. Oh well…
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Melanie VIP
Atlanta5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We will be back! Everything was delicious ! Our server Kevin was spectacular. The chocolate soufflé is a must ! The seafood is excellent and don’t skip the dripping potatoes.
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Charles VIP
Atlanta10 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious and amazing. Such a great meal and wonderful company.
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Kenzee
London1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
food is very salty , I chunked a lot of water ,but besides this, the rest of the food is amazing
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Jama
Asheville / Western North Carolina3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, great martinis and super service.
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Meredith
Atlanta11 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great! Lived every bite! Always such a delightful experience.
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Courtney
California Central Coast2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service. Delicious meal. Best frites in town. Still drooling thinking about them and the scallops. And save room for soft serve. Just trust me. The olive oil and honey drizzled soft serve is life changing. 10/10 experience
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Gretchen
Atlanta18 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely server. She is very knowledgeable about the menu. The bread, French onion soup and desserts were delicious. The La Vie En Rose was good and the fries were delicious. Beautiful atmosphere!
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FAQs

Little Sparrow is rated 4.8 stars by 1025 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 20, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 40 times today

1198 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318-5580

Additional information

Neighbourhood
West Midtown
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Bistro, French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Bob Ryan
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://littlesparrowatl.com/
Phone number
(404) 355-2252
Private party facilities
Elevate your client meetings or social gatherings with us! We can help you plan anything from a dinner in our private dining room or private reception with a full restaurant buyout. We also have a covered outdoor patio. Email EventsLittleSparrow@rocketfarmrestaurants.com to learn more!

Little Sparrow

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Popular dishes

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Onion Soup Gratinée

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