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An intimate New American eatery offering seasonal plates paired with wine & cocktails.
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Address: 110 E Parrish St, Durham, NC 27701
Phone: (919) 374-1118
Website: http://www.littlerdurham.com/
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Littler-Durham
110 E. Parrish Street, Durham, NC 27701 919-374-1118 Sunday – Thursday 5pm-9pm & Friday – Saturday 5pm-10pm
Littler is closing : r/bullcity – Reddit
I am very sad to lose my favorite restaurant in Durham! I hope all the employees can find solid landing spots around town after the closure.
littler (@littler_durham) · Durham, NC – Instagram
✨A little dinner spot✨ Last day of service | June 21st · We are reopening the beautiful @littler_durham dining room for two nights. · To all of our dear guests …
Reviews
Charles Crosier
My wife and I visited Littler before a theater show at the Durham Performing Arts Center. The restaurant is a short, 5 to 10 minute walk to the DPAC. It’s a small, cozy, and modern restaurant with simple decorations abound. We started with the Sweet Potato field starter. Wow, it was delicious. Make sure to get the sourdough bread for dipping into the olive oil with this dish. For entrees, I selected the seared scallops, and my wife had the sea bass. Both were wonderful and light. Flavors were magnificent as we shared our choices with each other. For dessert, we couldn’t decide, so we got two; the chocolate chiffon cake, and yuzu & lemon posset. The chocolate mousse was about twice the size of the posset and a heavier, more filling dessert.
The restaurant had wonderfully decorated restrooms with lighted candles and a modest selection of wines and cocktails.
I would recommend having reservations since the establishment is small. Also, they do include a 20% gratuity on all orders, so be mindful when tipping since the final price includes the tip.
Overall, we had a wonderful experience and plan to return in the future when we’re back in Durham.
… moreThe restaurant had wonderfully decorated restrooms with lighted candles and a modest selection of wines and cocktails.
I would recommend having reservations since the establishment is small. Also, they do include a 20% gratuity on all orders, so be mindful when tipping since the final price includes the tip.
Overall, we had a wonderful experience and plan to return in the future when we’re back in Durham.
Scott Goldstein
As a Philadelphian who enjoys our great food scene as well as that of NY city, this was a fabulous night of dining. A chic but relaxed vibe out done by the explosions of flavors in every dish. Michelin star worthy and look forward to finding my way back to Durham.
… moreAaron Weber
We went here as the first stop on our mini-moon and I don’t have enough good things to say! I was able to work with them to surprise my wife with by having a glass of her favorite wine ready when we got to the table, and the food was absolutely outstanding! The oysters were fresh and buttery, and the sourdough was perfect. We got the gnocchi with scallops and the short rib for our mains—both blew us away. The desserts and cocktails were great too! We will definitely be back!
… moreJay Horowitz
Grabbed dinner at Littler before seeing a show at DPAC. The restaurant is very small but comfortable. They play music from a turntable and reel to reel cassettes – nice touch. The menu is limited but has something for everyone. We had the bread which was spelt and sourdough – pricey for what you get but excellent. Our table also ordered the tomato tart, carrot cavatelli, short ribs, chocolate mousse and yuzu and lemon posset. Everything was delicious although I think the small plates are a bit expensive for the serving. Although I say the prices are a bit higher than I would like the food is very good and we will be back.
… moreMarissa Cisneros
Littler is a true gem for food enthusiasts. From the first bite to the last, the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The sweet potato and mushroom dishes were comforting and flavorful, setting the stage for the seafood extravaganza that followed. The sea bass and scallops were cooked to perfection, tender and succulent. The olive cake was a surprising delight, a unique and delicious addition to the meal.
The dessert was equally impressive. The beet sorbet was a refreshing and unexpected flavor combination. To top it all off, the coffee and espresso martinis were the perfect way to end the meal. And let’s not forget the mercy of the bartender drinks, which added a touch of whimsy and creativity to the evening. Joe, the bartender, was fantastic, crafting delicious cocktails that perfectly complemented the meal.
If you’re looking for a memorable dining experience, Littler is the place to go.
… moreThe dessert was equally impressive. The beet sorbet was a refreshing and unexpected flavor combination. To top it all off, the coffee and espresso martinis were the perfect way to end the meal. And let’s not forget the mercy of the bartender drinks, which added a touch of whimsy and creativity to the evening. Joe, the bartender, was fantastic, crafting delicious cocktails that perfectly complemented the meal.
If you’re looking for a memorable dining experience, Littler is the place to go.
Allan Robison
The food was excellent, the service was great, and the atmosphere was just right. What I did not like is that we spent $60 a person with half of the people not getting drinks and no desserts and then when we left we went across the street to a pub because everyone was still hungry and ordered food at the pub. I also did not like that they could not handle five people. They squished thee people on the bench and put two place settings on a spot for one place setting. There were plenty of empty tables, but they decided to squeeze us instead. We also ordered the bread, and there were only four slices, and they had no option for five people other than ordering a second round of four slices. The place seems to be designed for couples or a pair of couples. At the end of the day, the party of five all agreed that the food was exceptional and the staff was great, but we would not return because of the reasons listed in this post. If you want to spend lots of money and have a romantic time, then you should go. The food is worth it. If you are hungry, go across the street.
… moreDavid Lazar
I hosted a work dinner here for a small group and I was not disappointed! Everything we got was delicious but I specifically recommend the Carrot Cavatelli!
It’s too bad that they are closing down. I am not sure why but I would definitely recommend stopping in before they close.
… moreIt’s too bad that they are closing down. I am not sure why but I would definitely recommend stopping in before they close.
NSA
Honestly was shocked by my experience here.
1. the place is usually packed and understandably so it’s cozy and cute so reservations are needed
2. we ordered three dishes
a. the tartar good start.
b. the egg custard soup ? texture was odd but flavor was ok ..but wont order again
c. the scallops… 3 of the 4 we tasted had a lot of sand. SAND the primary reason behind my one star. to clean scallops simply rinse them..I didn’t feel clean to eat anything else after that. and expressed my discomfort.
3. we were comped for the scallops only .
4. we left to eat elsewhere
… more1. the place is usually packed and understandably so it’s cozy and cute so reservations are needed
2. we ordered three dishes
a. the tartar good start.
b. the egg custard soup ? texture was odd but flavor was ok ..but wont order again
c. the scallops… 3 of the 4 we tasted had a lot of sand. SAND the primary reason behind my one star. to clean scallops simply rinse them..I didn’t feel clean to eat anything else after that. and expressed my discomfort.
3. we were comped for the scallops only .
4. we left to eat elsewhere
Nicole Nordeste
A gem! As a former server, I actually don’t mind that they add a 20% tip to the bill. The restaurant, in my opinion, is pricey but justifiably so. Main plates are about $26-38. They have a smaller menu, always a good sign. I got the trout, which was delicious. My friend got the scallops and they were cooked perfectly. We didn’t get any small plates. We did get Oysters and Bread, both fresh and delectable. Cocktails are $14-16, inventive and tasty. The server was patient, pleasant, and knowledgeable. The ambiance was cozy and low key but polished. We will be back!
… moreNitin Subramanian
Everything at the Littler is little: the size of the room, the candles adorning the table, the cutesy bar in the corner, the amount of salt in more than half the dishes, and the attention given to the flavor pairings. I don’t mean to be scathing, but when considering cost, this was, by far, the worst meal I’ve had in Durham. There need to be major changes for me to consider another visit.
I had one bite the entire night that even merited a compliment: the braised cabbage under the bass was lemony, crunchy, and evoked memories of a briny sauerkraut. The good memories end there. The cavatelli was a bizarre amalgamation of carrot juice and Kraft Mac N’ Cheese, and yes that tastes exactly like it sounds. The stove would have a tough time believing the cauliflower was ever cooked. A few black spots does not equate to “roasting.” It was tough to chew, utterly saltless, and I was just bewildered by the choice of accoutrements (capers, dates, grapes, pine nuts, and sweet potato purée made for a sweet and sour mess).
If ever a metaphor could capture the disappointment of my meal at Littler, it was the supposedly “runny” egg on top of the Benedict. Raymond expectantly cut it. We all expectantly waited. And waited. And stared in incredulity when we realized the yolk was cooked through. If only the check was little.
… moreI had one bite the entire night that even merited a compliment: the braised cabbage under the bass was lemony, crunchy, and evoked memories of a briny sauerkraut. The good memories end there. The cavatelli was a bizarre amalgamation of carrot juice and Kraft Mac N’ Cheese, and yes that tastes exactly like it sounds. The stove would have a tough time believing the cauliflower was ever cooked. A few black spots does not equate to “roasting.” It was tough to chew, utterly saltless, and I was just bewildered by the choice of accoutrements (capers, dates, grapes, pine nuts, and sweet potato purée made for a sweet and sour mess).
If ever a metaphor could capture the disappointment of my meal at Littler, it was the supposedly “runny” egg on top of the Benedict. Raymond expectantly cut it. We all expectantly waited. And waited. And stared in incredulity when we realized the yolk was cooked through. If only the check was little.