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Little Giant
85 Orchard St., New York, NY, 10002
at Broome St.
212-226-5047
| 5.0 | "Mixed Reviews" Average Reader Rating on a Scale of 10 |  |
Adorable Atmosphere is the Highlight
Campbell55 from 10022 | Posted on 6/2/09
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This cozy lower east sider has a charming ambiance with attentive staff. The beer, wine, and cocktail options also add to the experience. However, the food does not match the decor, as you are left somewhat underwhelmed. I would recommend others visit the bar or enjoy some of the appetizers prior to dinner elsewhere.
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I was in for the perfect dinner - And was disappointed.
oeufsmayo from 11215 | Posted on 5/11/09
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It all started well with a truly homy/designy decor, deviled eggs, braised artichokes and warm spinach & feta dip to nibble on. I liked the spinach dip, a lot: not that I could taste the feta, but it reminded me of a spinach gratin I used to love when I was a kid – and for that Little Giant, I am grateful. As for the entrees, well...I was intrigued by the ramps, a wild leek – which tastes a little like a scallion/green garlic mutant. I might have hesitated to order something like this in any other restaurants – but not there. Well, I should have : my ramps & orrecchiette, with ramps puree and braised ramps were unfortunately almost inedible. That stuff is really, really powerful. And I couldn't find the braised ramps, despite careful examination. My husband had the veal short ribs (with braised ramps). It was OK – but I wish I didn't feel the grains of the grits – and also I wish the veal had been a little crustier. I have to say that the service was very good though. Deserts were perfect, with a special note for the yummy sticky toffee pudding . Oeufmayo.wordpress.com
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I wanted to like Little Giant, I really did.
NYCCreative from 10014 | Posted on 4/29/09
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First they offered a table where the front door hit the seat when opened. Bartender was rude, told us "Hang on." We asked for the drinks menu which we could see the other bar patrons had. He tossed it on the bar. We were finally seated at a chilly table under the AC and next to the espresso machine. With the babysitter meter running we couldn't wait for a third table. Mussels starter arrived, and we had to ask for the salad (later there was no sign of the preserved lemon or pine nuts as menu promised). Next came the mains--my scallops and the pollock. Too bad my husband had ordered the pork. Wait person apologized for the "misunderstanding". Meanwhile, everything about the scallops was cold. There are no heat lamps and the lag time between courses was considerable. I was 75% finished with my meal by the time the pork arrived. Check, please. No offer of dessert or drinks taken off the bill. Terrible service. Food was nice in theory and ingredients but ill prepared and too late. For $120+ we could have gone somewhere like Union Square Cafe. Don't waste your money here.
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