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

The Little Sparo

4.8 (856)
CAN$51 and over
Italian
2 Hill o' Chips, St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador, NL A1C 6B1

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • 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 Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Zac Power
  • 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

What 856 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Good for groups

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Healthy

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Great for fine wines

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Romantic

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Good for special occasions

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Little Sparo offers "amazing food and service" with an inviting atmosphere. Enjoy "superb Italian cuisine" featuring fresh pasta, with standout dishes like carbonara and sourdough. The restaurant is praised for its "exceptional service," "beautiful views," and "delightful ambiance." Ideal for special occasions, it's highly recommended for a memorable dining experience.

856 Reviews
  1. Jessica

    Atlantic Canada2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meals and good service. Music was a tad bit too loud and they turned it down which we appreciated.

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  2. Cary

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My girlfriend and I celebrated our anniversary at the l”Little Sparo and we both agree it was the best restaurant experience we’ve ever had. The atmosphere was beautiful, the food was amazing, and to top it all off the service was outstanding. We were checked on the perfect amount and almost felt as if we were treated as family. Could not recommend this restaurant enough and we will certainly be back!

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  3. Taylor

    Atlantic Canada2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Little Sparo has become our go-to for birthday celebrations, and it never disappoints. From the warm welcome to the consistently outstanding food and service, everything was perfect. We shared the Tre Carni, the prosciutto and arugula pizzas, and for pasta, we had the Rigatoni Bolognese and the squash ravioli. The squash ravioli was truly exceptional—hands down the best pasta we’ve ever had. The staff always goes above and beyond to make us feel special, and they never fail to seat us at our favorite table by the window with the cozy couch seating. A huge thank you to our server, Francis, for making the night even better with friendly and attentive service. 10/10 experience—Little Sparo continues to set the standard for dining in the city. Can’t wait to come back!

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  4. Ryan

    Atlantic Canada6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely great experience for my 30th birthday! Was greeted immediately upon entering restaurant and show to my table. Service was prompt and with great recommendations from our server who was friendly and took great care of checking up on us throughout our visit and keeping our drinks topped up! Food was delicious and did not disappoint! Will definitely be back!

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  5. Lori

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service from the moment we walked in. Pasta and pizza were delicious. Drinks a bit pricey but good. Lovely ambience. We will definitely go back for next special occasion.

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  6. Leah

    Atlantic Canada4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again our meal was delicious and service was impeccable . Wonderful Mother’s Day meal .

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  7. Elaine

    Atlantic Canada4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at the Little Sparo was first class. The servers , drinks , food , and the restaurant itself , all perfection.

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  8. Daphne

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The carbonara is to die for. And the warm olives. And the sourdough. And the salmon. Okay! Everything is to die for. Excellent service and friendly staff. And the guys at the bar put the shake back in 'shaken, not stirred'. Just go already!

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  9. Jay

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Got sat on our table and nobody got to us until 15 minutes later. Then we ordered and we got our appetizer pizza in another 15 minutes. Afterwards, we waited a whole 45 minutes for our mains. Keep in mind we only had two pastas. A table of 2 behind us got sat 10 minutes after us and they got their food way faster than ours. We got our food and the other table was already packing up. No acknowledgement from our server or any servers matter of fact. I understand if it’s busy but nobody checked on us for 45 minutes. By far, worst experience I’ve ever had at a high-end restaurant. I expected more. No sorry for the wait or explanation, just straight here’s your food after almost an hour after appetizers. The server was a tall white European. For the price, I expected a better and more transparent service. Very unhappy with our date.

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  10. Thomas VIP

    Washington DC18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service . Wonderful view. . Tasty food . Nice ambiance.

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The Little Sparo is rated 4.8 stars by 856 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
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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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