Established in 2002, Little Ruby’s prides itself on using fresh local product balanced with Australian culinary influences to provide the local and international community with some of the best food, coffee and drinks in New York City. Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Soho, East Village and Murray Hill.
Petite Australian cafe luring a stylish crowd with vegemite toast and beef-topped burgers.
Adel
The place is small and can get quite busy. The food was decent overall. The hotcakes were a bit heavy, but that’s expected for pancakes. My breakfast sandwich was flavorful and just enough to satisfy, though the bottom of the bread was soggy. My companions enjoyed their big breakfast and the classic cheeseburger with sweet potato fries. We also ordered regular fries with truffle, which were tasty. The service was great, and the prices were affordable. If you’re looking for a quick brunch in the area, this place has a variety of other options too.
… moreNiam Saint Luce
I was in Soho last Tuesday and decided to meet up with some friends of mine who were also in the neighborhood. They suggested we visit Little Ruby’s since I’ve never been there and it was close to where we already were. The place was packed and the atmosphere was such a vibe. Loved the decor and the overall feel of this place.
We were greeted by one of the servers with menus and automatically knew what we wanted to order when we saw the selection of food.
I ordered The Ruby’s Ragu: braised beef short rib with pappardelle noodles, pecorino and burrata.
Friend number two ordered The Pesto Pasta: spaghetti, zucchini, baby peas, snap peas, kale, parmesan, creamy pumpkin seed pesto.
Friend number three ordered The Classic Cheeseburger: two 3oz beef patties, L.T.O., pickles, American cheese, special sauce on a potato bun. We also had a large Margarita Pitcher to share.
My Ragu was good, not over seasoned and the braised beef was cooked to perfection. The noodles were also good and all the ingredients together served its purpose. My friends enjoyed their meals as well because their plates were all licked clean. The one thing I wish I was able to order was some Tequila, however, they only had wine and beer on the menu. Great conversations were had over some good food and Margaritas in this cozy place full of great vibes. Definitely worth checking out.
… morejackie wong
a bit crowded but lovely lovely place. shrimp pasta was amazing! a lot of people were raving about it so i decided to get it too. bouncy juicy shrimp came deveined and deshelled, was creamy without being too heavy, and pasta was cooked perfectly. the creamy chicken pasta was good too but i preferred mine lol portions were perfect, not too full but left me completely satisfied. but the banger was the banana bread we overheard other tables talking about, IT WAS DELICIOUS!! it came with a passionfruit butter and honestly the passion fruit flavor was so clear and tart that it cut thru the actual taste of the butter so it tasted more like a jam. the banana bread was quite expensive but very worth it, slightly crispy crust and actual bread reminded me of a sponge cake, it was so pillowy soft. so glad i came here on a whim. also the bathroom lights burnt out don’t care tho the food was so good and i left so happy
… morekayla nguyen
I’ve been to this location and the Murray Hill location countless times, but after my visit last night I’m not sure if I’ll be returning. Our server brought an espresso martini for our table that wasn’t ordered, and we let her know that we didn’t order it. We were allowed to keep it anyways, but then were charged for it at the end. It was taken off the bill by another girl, but our server came back to charge my friend just for the espresso martini because she drank it, even though it was not ordered. My friend just paid for it, our server had an attitude that was not worth fighting against for $15. On top of that, our party of 5 was charged gratuity when the menu stated that only parties of 6 or more are charged gratuity. This wouldn’t have been an issue if this was properly communicated and if the service wasn’t subpar.
Drinks were just alright, but food was great like it always is. However, the fried chicken sandwich did make my friend very sick a few hours after dinner. I’m not sure if yesterday was an off night but I’m extremely disappointed in our experience here, especially since this has been one of my favorite restaurants.
… moreMarian Rosario
100% recommended! The food is super delicious and fresh, the service is also fast. The place is small but cozy and clean. The employees are friendly and attentive.
… moreKornelia
The shrimp pasta was creamy, a little bit spicy, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. The pesto pasta was just as good, super creamy and flavorful. You can taste it, that pasta is fresh and made in-house. The sautéed spinach was alright. Can’t wait to go back~
… moreJenny Chun
We went to have brunch and had a classic cheeseburger and Ragu pasta. Everything was good except one thing. A young waitress was waiting next to our table to snatch our plates as we’re eating. We’re not quite done but she kept asking whether we’re done. She did the same thing to the other table with Asian customers. We’re offended by it and left ASAP we’re done. That’s rude. Not coming back. That’s for sure.
… moreHJ Chun
One of my go-to pasta spots. I usually get the spicy vodka pasta or the shrimp pasta, and I really love their sweet potato fries. I’ve come here with friends for both brunch and dinner, and I’d recommend it for either. The only thing to note is that the tables and space can feel a bit tight.
… moreMay TV
Food is pretty average and price is standard given the area. I enjoyed the shrimp pasta and appreciated that they were de-veined and had their tails removed. Definitely get the fries with truffle aioli.
Heard a lot about this spot for years and never got to try it until today. Host and wait staff tend to come off hostile and unwelcoming (don’t take it personal)– bound to happen when an establishment is predominantly catered to and run by transplants.
A cute place to have brunch with friends, but don’t expect comfort enjoying your meal without feeling rushed/pressured to leave.
… moreMimi Coleman
Stopped by for dinner and was pleasantly surprised! The shrimp pasta was definitely the highlight — flavorful, perfectly cooked, and satisfying without being too heavy. The atmosphere was lively and service was quick. Great spot for a casual meal with solid portions and good vibes. Would come back to try more dishes.
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