little on mountain

little on mountain was easily the highlight of our stint in Fort Collins. We did the chefs counter which I highly recommend - the service was incredibly attentive and watching the chefs work is fun. Everything we received from oysters, to soup, salad, the duck, and finally dessert was delicious. The restaurant itself is well decorated with an inviting atmosphere. Amazing place to grab a higher end dinner in the area.

Was treated by my spouse to a birthday dinner at Little and what a treat it was! It was our first visit and we'll definitely be back! We arrived about 10 minutes early for our 5:30 reservation on Saturday and were seated right away. We sat at the chef's counter, which was fun. All the staff were friendly and attentive. They greeted us with a couple of glasses of Prosecco on the house for my birthday. We ordered the marinated olives (tasty) and the aguachile for appetizers. The aguachile is like ceviche; this version had raw scallops, a tomatillo sauce, and was dressed with some microgreens like celeriac...it was delightful! Fresh, bright flavors and the scallops were so soft and tender. Then we shared the pappardelle with braised rabbit, hazelnuts and a pecorino romano sauce as well as more scallops--which were sautéed perfectly and accompanied by a base of butternut squash puree and sautéed bok choy. Both dishes were phenomenal and full of flavor. We closed out the night with a tasty pumpkin cream pie that had a graham cracker crust and coconut cream filling, and a sort of chocolate mousse with chocolate cake "croutons" and candied/dried cranberries...soooo tasty. Decent selection of wines as well, primarily French and Italian varieties.

We finally got a chance to check out this quaint little restaurant off Mountain Ave., and it lived up to the farm-to-table hype. With shared tables along with individual 2-person tables, they can accommodate groups of varying sizes. The slightly dimmer lighting does set the mood, but the energy in the room was still very upbeat. The cocktail specials were tasty; I especially loved the blackberry sour. For an app, we had the cecina, shaved Wagyu beef with accoutrements. Wow! If they have it, get it, you won’t regret it. For mains, I had the duck cassoulet and my husband had the pappardelle. The duck was one of the top poultry dishes I’ve ever had (and I am normally not a duck fan). We finished the night with decadent desserts, including the apple tart. Overall advice, go with an open mind and you just might find some new favorites, too.

Easily. Not even close. The best meal I’ve ever had. Wife had the steak special which was a 14oz rib eye with potatoes and I had the pork chop with collard greens and bacon and I can still taste the flavor over an hour later. Prices are very fair to other fine dining around town but the flavor here is unmatched. Cocktails range around the $13-$15 price point which is reasonable to everyone else in town but these cocktails are miles above everyone else. Our server even brought us a free app because our entrees were taking a while but we didn’t even ask about our meals because we didn’t mind the wait since she had warned us before hand the meats would take some time. But I cannot express enough how much it was worth the wait. If you want to show off top tier quality dining experience to someone please come here because price to portion to quality is beyond reasonable. To this day, best meal I’ve ever had and we will be here many more times moving forward.

Mussels- good size, great flavor with the coconut sauce and the lemongrass. Tostada- octopus is plentiful and tasty, salsa negra great along with the guacamole and other greens. Tagliatelle- pasta was al dente, the morel mushrooms were very meaty. The sliced truffle is a good accent. Peas were a little undercooked but manageable. Desserts, Eclair- split in between vanilla ice cream on chocolate with sprinkles. Good flavor The other I can not remember but there is a picture of it here. It was ok.... not eclair good but solid Drinks, Lemon drop martini's... great! Brunch is off the charts good! We had the Chilaquilas and the egg sandwich. Also had a couple of their pastries. The place is just has everything dialed in. Overall, Food is good, the staff is a finely tuned machine that works well in a very small space. There is a lot of energy inside. The staff is friendly and helpful with menu suggestions. They have 12 items total on their dinner menu and there is nothing on there that we will not try on the future. Update 2023: staff has gone down hill, not situationally aware and not helpful... paying for a reservation? Lame.. ( this is NOT tavern on the green people) how to ruin a great place? Continue to do what you are doing.👎👎👎

My husband and I visited this adorable tapas restaurant today and were not disappointed! We do not drink alcohol, but did try the guava and grapefruit “mocktail.” It was perfectly sweetened and balanced with the grapefruit not overpowering the guava. The olives were a beautiful, top-notch mix marinated in olive oil. We also had a healthy portion of the mussels in a light coconut-lemon grass broth. The best part was their service, attention, and atmosphere. Lovely to sit outside looking out at Mountain Ave. This is a neat place to have a drink and a couple of tapas with friends or loved ones - highly recommend it!

Sat at the chef's counter, our third visit there. Food was fantastic, service was supportive and helpful, they remembered our dietary restrictions so they recommended items that were appropriate. It can be really expensive, but it also isn't outrageously expensive. Highly recommend whenever you have something to celebrate.

Wonderful dining experience from beginning to end. Ordered the peppers, peaches and burrata, trout, eton mess, and a few other things between us. Zero proof cocktails were ultra refreshing. The eton mess (strawberry, ice cream, meringue thing) is one of the best desserts I've ever tried, and I eat a lot of dessert. The entire wait staff was welcoming, helpful, and attentive.

Dining at Little on Mountain was a memorable experience, showcasing the beauty of farm-fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The small, carefully curated menu reflects a deep commitment to quality, with each dish thoughtfully prepared to highlight the natural flavors of the ingredients. The attention to detail was evident in every bite and the inviting ambience and knowledgeable, attentive service perfectly complemented the meal, making our birthday celebration even more special. For anyone who appreciates seasonal, locally inspired cuisine crafted with care, this restaurant is an absolute must-visit.

The seasonal menu offers tantalising choices. The bar is limited but has amazing local spirits. Wines by the glass are amazing and our server was quite knowledgable not only about the food but the wine list. The oysters were superb. The ambiance is a problem because the sound level of the music, which is LOUD. It's the reason I'm leaving a 3 star review instead of a 5. We asked if they could turn it down and the said they could not. So, everyone is forced to shout across the table which only raises the sound level again. We didn't order dessert because we just needed to get out of the din. I would be a regular at this place but for the noise.

The service was good, but the food and preparation was mediocre at best...Menu is not clear, you need a full explanation from your server as to what is in each dish and how it is prepared...

Was treated by my spouse to a birthday dinner at Little and what a treat it was! It was our first visit and we'll definitely be back! We sat at the chef's counter, which was fun. All the staff were friendly and attentive. They greeted us with a couple of glasses of Prosecco on the house for my birthday. We ordered the marinated olives (tasty) and the aguachile for appetizers. The aguachile is like ceviche; this version had raw scallops, a tomatillo sauce, and was dressed with some microgreens like celeriac...it was delightful! Fresh, bright flavors and the scallops were so soft and tender. Then we shared the pappardelle with braised rabbit, hazelnuts and a pecorino romano sauce as well as more scallops--which were sautéed perfectly and accompanied by a base of butternut squash puree and sautéed bok choy. Both dishes were phenomenal and full of flavor. We closed out the night with a tasty pumpkin cream pie that had a graham cracker crust and coconut cream filling, and a sort of chocolate mousse with chocolate cake "croutons" and candied/dried cranberries...soooo tasty. Decent selection of wines as well, primarily French and Italian varieties.

Great service. Good food but pricey. Drinks are excellent and there is a good wine menu that is reasonable. There is a $15/pp reservation deposit that goes towards your bill. However 4 of us rang out at $270 with 2 appetizers, 4 entrees, no desserts, and 6 drinks. Yikes!

Been twice, both times for special occasions. Little has BIG flavors. Some really unique dishes can be on the menu. Wait staff are happy to offer recommendations and they are on point. We walked in once and they were great to accommodate, but I recommend you make a reservation.

This was the third time I've been back to Little, and it is as fabulous as ever! I met my parental unit for a spontaneous brunch and decided to give them the experience that Little is. We were greeted at the door by the wonderful Sarah, and taken to a family-style table on the heated enclosed patio (thankful for the heat on the chilly day). Sarah got our coffee orders immediately and gave us a few minutes to look over the brunch menu. My dad went for the pancakes with wild blueberry preserves, butter and maple syrup, and a side of their housemade sausage. My mom decided on the duck confit biscuits and gravy, and I got the bone marrow burger. Everyone was in heavenly gluttony with their dishes. The pancakes were exceptionally fluffy and flavorful with a very generous portion size, the biscuits were wonderfully moist thanks the the addition of duck confit with perfectly seasoned gravy, and my burger was smothered in rich cheese, caramelized onions and a healthy dose of mayonnaise. The grease dripped down my hands, and it was beyond worth the caloric intake! Sarah was exceedingly friendly and on top of her game, making sure our coffee cups and waters remained filled, and we enjoyed some very pleasant conversation with her. It's obvious she likes her job (she even told us she did, but it was apparent before) and I'm glad we happened in on a day where she was on shift. Dinner prices look a little heftier than brunch, but after having three brunches here, I'll definitely be splurging to try out their evening menu. Great food, amazing service and wonderful ambience.

Terrible experience. We spent $60 on a deposit for our reservation and ended up having to wait 40 minutes to be seated. They were nice enough to serve us drinks while we were waiting in the dark corner of their patio, but even those took over 20 minutes to happen. Upon being seated we were offered no explanation or apology regarding the situation. We only ordered a few shared plates but one of them, the shishito peppers, was somehow not even cooked properly. More than half of them were basically raw. I have worked in food before. I have worked many jobs involving customer care. I get being busy or understaffed, but that just means you need to work harder at making sure the people impacted are properly attended to. This stuff usually doesn't bother me, but for a place that charges the prices they do and actually makes you pay a deposit for a reservations, well I guess my standards are higher than theirs.

This is an amazing place to eat, innovative beautiful plates that are perfect for sharing like tapas. Extensive drink list, fresh food from local farms. Tagliatelle was fabulous.

After an amazing hike in Estes Park, we had such a delicious dinner at Little! Sitting at the bar with our friends was a great experience! Watching the chefs at work, enjoying their art of creating salads and desserts was a lot of fun! Our waiter, Maddog was outstanding! She was attentive and caring with our gluten free requests. The chef was so accommodating! We were so grateful for our wonderful and exceptional dining experience! We ate filet mignon, pork, lamb and local veggies. The prize was the over the top pumpkin soup with lobster! I could have just had more of that!!! The greens salad was enough for all 4! Dessert was an incredibly decadent flourless chocolate cake with English toffee and Chantilly cream!!! An OMG ending to a fabulous evening! Thanks Little we will be back!

This is a really cute place! The majority of the dishes we got were tasty, just short of excellent. The bread with chicken liver toast was sadly soft? It just needed to be toasted, maybe with some olive oil and acidic toppings. The orecchiette pasta perhaps had a touch too many bread crumbs? I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I will say the rack of lamb was the most balanced and delicious entree of the night. The lamb wasn't gamey, had great flavor and was cooked properly. It went really nicely with the bright grains underneath. Service was attentive, overall a lovely evening.

Wow! Moving from Chicago (a goody paradise) to Colorado has been a change in expectations for "good" food. Little good and atmosphere reminded me of many restaurants in Chicago. It is tucked away in a cute neighborhood area near downtown. Sit at the bar, indoor patio or outside patio - whatever you select you will not regret coming here for dinner. The food is full of flavor and combinations that will keep you coming back for more. The staff is extremely friendly and observant. For example, we ran out of toast points for the Burrata appetizer. A kitchen staff member (it our server) took noticed and brought us more without us asking. Highlights were the Burrata as it has a spicy pepper compote on top and the toast points were c Make to perfection, little crunch on the outside and soft and chewy inside. The Porkribs portion could have been split between my husband and I, it was large but extremely flavorful and fell right off thee bone. The beets were refreshing and laid over and interesting sauce that was a mustard yellow but tasted a bit like tarragon. Mussels were cooked well but the coconut broth was a bit too spicy for me. The coconut cake dessert was not overly sweet which was refreshing but the text was a bit unusual. I have texture issues so, it wasn't for me. We will define come back next time we are in Fort Collins.

Was going to make this a 3 star review, but our waiter really came through for us when we reeeeally didn't like our main recently (it was inedible to us but they made it right). Okay so here's the review: Our first experience here 2 years ago was wonderful. This place tries very hard (and succeeded) to match the ambience, food, and wine of your excellent restaurants in your more metropolitan areas. Unfortunately the execution of everything (except the wine!) has dropped off lately. The biggest problem is the menu. It hardly changes in a meaningful way and is so particular that you may only have one main/appetizer that you find interesting. Which is great for one visit, but do you really want to get the pork chop and greens every time?? We have come back several times chasing that original high only to see the same stuff we didn't really care for still on the menu, and 1-2 new things that just don't quite come together, with the same ingredients we didn't want before. They take big swings but almost always in one direction, if that makes sense. Overall it's a great place for people who like duck and clams, not so great for people who don't. And it's the only place in town where you can feel like you're at a buzzy cozy spot in the big city.

Wonderful. Food is fun, different, and delicious. Cocktails and wine list were incredible. This is easily the best restaurant in Fort Collins.

The food and service were fantastic, particularly the mussels. You could tell they use fresh, high quality I ingredients and there were deep, complex flavor profiles. I would not recommend eating at the counter. We made a specific reservation for the "chef's counter" but a large section of the "chef counter" seats are just a few feet across from the dish washing station. You're not watching anyone cook, you are watching them scrape food off of dirty plates and clean dirty dishes. It's loud from lots of dishes clanking and uncomfortably steamy from the dish washer. Just not an appetizing or ideal experience. Still 5 stars, as next time we will just reserve a regular table.

Just ate a memorably delicious meal at Little. The ginger zero-alcohol drink, mussels in coconut lemongrass broth, salmon over squid ink risotto, and wowwowwow the sorbet with pistachio and chile were all wildly yummy, but it's the dessert in particular I'll be going back for. All of the above were dairy and gluten free so my sensitive stomach is as happy as my tastebuds. Thank you Sarah and Cleo and Ryan and sorbet-maker Stephen. Y'all helped my mom and brother and me to have a meal we won't soon forget. PS. also photographed .... some scrumptious thing my mom ordered that had morrels and asparagus in it. She said it was yummy.

This place was amazing. Highly recommended. Probably the best meal I have had in Fort Collins. Don't wait just go!

Alright NATENation strap in for a classic case of "you get what you pay for" Little is at the top end of the budget but my goodness fractious that burger was a Fort Collins send off if I have ever had one! There are like two, three max food spots with taking you parents to if they are visiting from 2,000+ miles away and this is one of them! It just good quality food with nice flavors! The service was fantastic and attentive the building is packed because the food is just that good. We sat at a communal style table but didn't feel that way because the food was so darn good!

Five out of five stars is really not enough. We went at 9:50ish AM on a Sunday and it was honestly perfect timing. It was not too busy but as we were there a line formed so use that as a reference. You can also make reservations online if you are worried about the wait! Plenty of parking in the steer at that time too :) We walked in and were seated right away on the patio- a perfect space to enjoy a wonderful day. The staff were ON IT!! Super friendly and exceptionally efficient. They filled our water three times without us ever having to ask. The aesthetic is also very cute. Love the cutlery and the plates and drink ware! My boyfriend and I each ordered an espresso shot and he ordered the old fashioned and I got the blood orange margarita. He said the old fashioned was exceptional and the margarita was super flavorful! The espresso had a very nice fruit forward flavor. For breakfast, I ordered the crab Benedict. Let me forward this by saying I have historically not been a fan of crab. However, these crab cakes were truly incredible. The crab was flaky and flavorful and the outside of the crab cake had a golden crispy crust. The hollandaise sauce was so creamy and the eggs were the perfect poach! The dish came with a little side of greens which were also AMAZING. They had a very light dressing and the lightness of the greens cut through the richness of the crab/hollandaise. My boyfriend had the duck chilaquiles. They came with guacamole, red onion, shredded duck meat, and a beautiful, rich, sauce. He let me steal a few bites! I haven't ever had duck before and this was incredible. Super tender shredded duck, layer perfectly on top of crispy tortilla. I think it had eggs over easy on top as well. All in all we had a wonderful time and will hopefully be back VERY soon!!

After hearing that their bone marrow burger brought tears to a friend's eye, we knew we had to visit Little. We visited for a late brunch and we were met with the perfect ambience and an awesome server who after recommending everything we landed on the bone marrow burger and crab benedict. The burger did not disappoint! The bone marrow (+added egg) was perfectly cooked and each bite was more and more delicious. Out of the two crab benedicts, one was slightly fishy but overall the flavor was on point. This restaurant is a great addition to Fort Collins and we can't wait to go back and try other things on the menu (but we'll probably always get the burger!).

The experience was seamless from reservation through service. The website was easy to navigate and request reservations. The venue itself is adorable, well designed and lit, and a joy to eat in. Food was incredible. The duck breast was wonderful, highlighting and accentuating the meat. Tried a couple different cocktails, all of which were delicious and interesting. The food and drink menu changes always, it seems, so it will always be a new experience. The actual service was incredible, the wait staff knows the menu inside and out and are happy to recommend both drink and food recommendations based on personal preferences. It's not cheap, but it's amazing.

Possibly the best food in all of NoCo. In a super cool building in a great neighborhood. Menu and bar was great. Super fresh

Nicole is an excellent server! So personable, great recommendations, all around exquisite service!!! We will be back! The food was delicious, we ordered the duck and the pork chops; both recommended by Nicole. And we started with the mussels. Such a great ambiance... lovely, romantic dinner!

It really is a very tiny restaurant. Very expensive with limited menu. Tastes good, but not THAT good. The seating at the "counter" is a very uncomfortable and crowded bar that looks onto the kitchen line. The host was wayyyy too casual and friendly. It's for rich folks who can afford casual dining at a very high price.... it's not really a special occasion spot. They could care less that it's your bday, anniversary or whatever. Just be prepared to fork out a lot of $$$ for an okay experience.

I just had the most amazing experience with my family at the "Little" the most amazing farm to table restaurant . Not only did the food exceed expectations, the staff touch my heart . They are all so genuine , they truly love what they do and make you feel like family ! Thank you Allison and Andy just amazing service . Allison nice memory regarding working with my son in Fort Collins . You have a calling for hospitality ! Cannot wait to come back on my next trip from California . Thank you all so much

This little restaurant deserves every bit of these 5 stars. Friendly staff with a fresh menu selection. Warm environment great attention to detail. The bathrooms are fresh with washcloths to dry your hands with. Fresh flowers on our table and local coffee. The pastry wasn't too sweet with fresh vanilla cream filling. The waitress was great and even served a cup of coffee to go. Highly recommend this stop as it's the best breakfast place we have been to in a long time.

Delicious is all I have to say... but this is going to make me write 85 characters to post... think we're there now haha thanks!

I love Little! It is so cute inside and serve such amazing food. My favorite is the harbinger coffee they serve with their affogato. Their duck is too salty for my liking but I've had it twice now and the first time it was perfect. I will definitely be coming back to try brunch.

The food was delicious, we had the short ribs and scallops and shared a salad. The service was excellent, Ryan took great care of us and had excellent recommendations. The ambiance was cool

Love this place!! Great food. Lovely staff. Delicious food. Price is reflective of the quality.

As the name suggests, this restaurant is little. The space can only accommodate 20 diners and everyone is seated along an L shaped bar top. If you enjoy restaurants with intimate bar top seating that feel like they were plucked out of a major urban area, than this place is for you! The food and service will exceed your expectations. Plus, they have a great wine list, beers on tap and a cocktail menu. We tried the french onion soup and split the mussels and butcher steak frites for dinner. I enjoyed a glass of malbec and my husband got his favorite beer, juicy bits. The only reason I am knocking this place down to 4 stars is due to their uncomfortable bar stools. Everything else about this experience was wonderful.

Definitely the best restaurant in FoCo and it's not even close. While the menu is not as adventurous as I perhaps would like, the flavors are amazing and the protein is carefully cooked to perfection. The scallops were delicious and the lamb was probably a top 3 lamb dish I've ever had. Only complaint is I wish they had a better beer selection (no regular IPAs). I recommend sitting at the chefs counter.

Little on mountain. Okay I try to avoid 5 stars except for the most exceptional of experiences; Service, unique selections, and execution. Dude, dude. If there were an add-on sixth star I would give it to Little. It's name is appropriate, very small and intimate with mostly patio and yurt seating. The food was incredible, the menu changes regularly. Also amazing are the beverages and coffee options (yeah coffee). Every detail is about enjoying whatever you order. Be sure to get a reservation if you plan on attending on a weekend.

The food is wonderful, but the service needs improvement. We arrived and we're seated. The ambience is upbeat, but extremely loud and difficult to have a conversation. We ordered salmon, short ribs, duck, and a couple appetizers. One of the appetizers was delivered, but we had to ask for the second. We ordered a second round of drinks, and those never came either. The server asked if we received our second round, and we said no but to cancel them and bring some tea. Well...the tea never came either.

Food was generally good, interesting flavor combinations, but the service at the end ruined the night for me. We started with one waitress who was very good. She knew the menu well, she made appropriate suggestions. We asked her to turn down the speaker above our head as the music was very loud, uptempo cocktail party music. Great for a happy hour, but not for dinner. We could hardly hear each other, compounded by the fact that my friend wears hearing aids. About 2/3 of the way through, with no explanation, another young lady started attending us - and that's when it all went south. I started feeling rushed. It was a Monday night and the place was only half full, so that didn't make sense. I don't remember what I had as my starter, but I had the lamb for my main. It was ok, nothing special and it was already getting cold by the time I had my first bite because they served it on a cold rye salad. The salad was very good, but why would you place two hot lamb chops on top of a cold salad? And they served it in a bowl. It's pretty hard to cut meat in a bowl. Also the salad had a bitter herb, maybe radicchio which completely overpowered the delicate lamb. For dessert I had the cannoli. Very good and clearly homemade. My friend ordered coffee, a macchiato. We were talking as I finished my second glass of wine, when suddenly the waitress appeared, standing next to our table with a handheld. I looked over at her like What's up? and she said, How do you want to pay? We both looked at her kind of stunned and then I said, we haven't even thought about it, we're in the midst of a conversation, I've still got half a glass of wine and we haven't asked for the check yet. She looked back at me like I was the crazy one. My friend, intimidated, said we'll split the bill. With that she swiped our credit cards, handed the handheld to each of us, with the 20% tip option conveniently highlighted of course, and then asked us if we wanted a receipt. By this time, there was only one other table in the house. After she left, our conversation topic changed from an upcoming trip to how rude and rushed the server was. I said to my friend, she didn't even ask if you wanted more coffee - and with that we realized that 1) she never brought his coffee and 2) we were never presented with a bill. She simply appeared with a handheld and asked us to pay - without knowing what we were paying for. And since she made the coffee mistake, now we wondered if there were other errors. With the tip, our bill was $120 per person, so not a cheap place and before asking someone to pay, you show them what they're paying for. We called her over and she insisted my friend never ordered coffee. I said yes he did, a macchiato. That reminded her and she said she forgot to put it in. Yes, because you were so intent on getting us to pay and get out of there. I now took the opportunity to say what I should have said earlier. She argued with me every step of the way. No polite listening to a disgruntled customer, no I'm sorry you felt rushed, no let me see what i can do for you.... Instead, she said 4-5 times, that's the way we do it here. When I mentioned insisting we pay without presenting us with a bill, she said, well I offered to print you a receipt. A receipt and a bill are two different things. You present the bill before payment and once payment is rendered, you offer a receipt. Is that really not standard anymore?? What it felt like was our waitress had decided she was done, and it was time for us to go. After a day or two I calmed down and resolved to give them another change, but then I read all the reviews on Google and Trip Advisor that specifically mentioned this waitress (some described her as a 'little blonde) in a negative way and now I'm not so sure. Several reviews also mentioned that they interacted with the owner, a man, who was also rude. Something tell-tale to me about reviews is when the owner does not respond to them. Say thank you to the good reviews, and offer an apology to the poor reviews. It's so simple, and it shows you care about your customer. I will soon forget what I had for dinner at Little, but I will never forget how awful the service was.

Really good brunch. Delicious house made sausage and fruit confit on light fluffy pancakes. Arnold Palmer was perfectly tart with minimal sweetness Friendly service. The only reason I'm giving them a 4 instead of a 5 is that the stools in the dining room are incredibly uncomfortable.

Food is excellent. I come here almost every week with my mother for brunch either on Saturday or Sunday. Service is excellent, too. Sarah is such a great server, always greets us so sweetly, really takes care of us. In fact every server we've had has been great. We love the ambiance as well. Who doesn't like sitting outside on a warm day watching people enjoy such wonderful food. Inside can be loud because of acoustics but we love the experience just the same. It's a gem!

We sat on the patio and the lighting was terrible. We had to use our phones to see the menu and the food when it came. That would've been alright except we ordered the trout that was served skin up with the whole head and tail on. Picking through that to find the meat was quite challenging and we had to use the flashlight on our phones several times. That being said, the food was delicious, just don't eat outside after sunset and if you eat inside know that it's very loud and not great for conversation.

Stopped by with a group on our first visit and I'd like to say it was ok. Still learning the area, I had a difficult time finding a parking space. The restaurant itself has maybe two designated parking spaces, but you can park down mountain avenue. It's important to know that they prefer not to issue separate checks when there is a large group, thankfully they made an exception for us, but this should be noted on their website, entrance, or even menu. Although the food was tasty, I felt our waitress was a bit bothered or overwhelmed in attending a larger group of people. We were all very easy and flexible, other than the request for separate checks. I do like that their menu is limited, which makes ordering easy.

Inconsistent at best. I really wanted to write an awesome review on this unique establishment but I decided to have more than a single experience here prior to weighing in. Well - I had both one of the best best AND worst experiences I have had in a fine dining establishment in CO ... all in 10 days time. First, I don't care to tear down places for one or two swings and misses - but read on and you decide for yourself? My birthday - I was given a lovely surprise night out by my spouse and we had dinner on July 1st. We arrived a few minutes early and were told to sit outside and wait until they opened... ok... no real bar -- understood. But IF you charge guest for a reservation maybe you should have a plan for accommodating early arrivals with a bit more hospitality. After sweating through my shirt we were allowed to enter and take our seat at a high top table with unacceptably uncomfortable chairs. Breathe ... and try to enjoy I told myself. If it weren't for our amazing server who immediately engaged us and welcomed us properly I may have forfeited the "entry fee" and left but my wife was excited and it was a gift so... Started with hand crafted cocktails, several pre-dinner courses - including oysters, mussels and braratta (all which were fantastic ,fresh and presented in unique and exquisite fashion). Perhaps I was being wooed over... we then chose main courses and wine service - a Farfelle pasta dish with a light crème sauce and Lamb steaks that were delightfully prepared. We finished the three our journey with desserts, aperitif and coffees - cost: right around $400 with generous tip for the excellent experience. We we so delighted with this first time that we immediately invited our foodie friends to come up to meet us for brunch Sunday July 9th. We made our reservation for 12:30 and noted they close at 2pm. I thought about the upcoming brunch with excitement because I knew we would be sharing not only a great resturant with our dear friends but I previewed a brunch menu and knew there were a few options that could make this become my new go to establishment. Well, sadly, the mark of the single worst experience I have had dining out occurred instead - from 1/2 of the items on the menu being "incorrect" as pointed out by our server who said "I don't usually do brunch so not sure how this happens" to the air conditioning being shut off at 1:30pm and window shades being drawn preparing to close before we were 1/2 way through our mediocre at best meals. While still eating ordered second round of drinks / and a coffee and were told the "bar is closed". Three of the four meals we ordered were a hot mess and looked like they were plated in a rush by a short order cook-- they were the opposite of our dinner from only 9 day prior - they were bland and lackluster at best. The only decent offering was the $15 duck confit biscuit and gravy which was excellent but didn't make up for the lack of service, rude treatment our guests and we received. Our check was dropped and it was clear that we were expected to be outside of the threshold and of the door by 2pm. We were embarrassed that we spoke so highly of little only to have received this type of treatment, dissatisfaction with service across the entire staff and to have been with friends that traveled 2 hours to join us. Little... it may stand for how much you care about your guests, their experiences and service. Shame on you for pretending to be fine dining and for charging a reservation fee that falsely signals "it's going to be worth it". If I'm going to spend my money dinning out -- I want to be able to depend on the resturant.

What a wildly disappointing experience! I was so excited to try this place and even more excited when I made the reservation and it asked if I had any dietary restrictions. Well, the answer is yes! Yes I do! So I carefully explained my dietary restrictions as per requested. Upon arriving at the poorly lit restaurant, I struggled to read the menu, which informed me that no modifications would be made to any dish. That left me with one singular "main" course on the menu that I could order, the Greens. Now, given the incredibly limited menu, I would expect every dish to be spectacular. However, this is not the case! The Greens salad is a total afterthought that was poorly executed. Firstly, it was about 95% spinach with maybe 5 leaves of a different green. Second, it had hazelnuts (tasty) that are hard to pick up with a fork and all settle to the bottom of your salad anyway. Third, It was way way way over dressed with vinegar. In fact, it would be more appropriately named a "spinach vinegar pucker salad". Next, let's talk about the ricotta cheese. This is in the description of the salad, so I expected it to be ricotta forward. However, this is not the case. The ricotta was very dry and had a texture similar to cotija. This is fine and tasted good, but the salad needed about 10 to 20 times the amount of "ricotta" provided. So to sum it up, my "salad" was a giant pile of spinach with vinegar and a wee bit of cheese over a bed of hazelnuts. Now let's talk about the ambiance! On the positive side of things, the big wood bar tables are gorgeous. They even remembered to place hooks on the underside of the tables. The bathroom was well stocked for the ladies and smelled lovely. The dim lighting, while relaxing, made it hard to read the menu. On a more negative note, the bar stools are incredibly uncomfortable. I do understand that some restaurants like McDonalds design their seating and select the music to drive people out quickly for maximum turnover. Perhaps these are the principles followed by Little? Did they decide to make the seating as uncomfortable as possible so that people will leave quickly? The placement of tables and the design of the full dinning area is also designed without comfort in mind. There is nothing Feng Shuai about this place. Your back is either exposed to everyone walking through to the bathroom, entering the restaurant, or your back is to the open window on a busy street. I basically felt uncomfortable the entire night. Despite the bad taste left in my mouth from this awful experience, I must say that the wait staff was exceptional.

This place never disappoints! We are SO lucky to have them in our neighborhood. To the owners I would say please let the community know if you need help to survive? I'm 101% certain that a GoFundMe campaign would meets its goals in just a few days.

Mussels- good size, great flavor with the coconut sauce and the lemongrass. Tostada- octopus is plentiful and tasty, salsa negra great along with the guacamole and other greens. Tagliatelle- pasta was al dente, the morel mushrooms were very meaty. The sliced truffle is a good accent. Peas were a little undercooked but manageable. Desserts, Eclair- split in between vanilla ice cream on chocolate with sprinkles. Good flavor The other I can not remember but there is a picture of it here. It was ok.... not eclair good but solid Drinks, Lemon drop martini's... great! Overall, Food is good, the staff is a finely tuned machine that works well in a very small space. There is a lot of energy inside. The staff is friendly and helpful with menu suggestions. They have 12 items total on their dinner menu and there is nothing on there that we will not try on the future.

Presentation is king at Little, between the serving ware and the food, it was immaculate. The flavors were also spot on. Altogether we enjoyed our meal a lot. Every staff member was exceptionally welcoming, which also stood out. We don't drink alcohol, so I can't speak to that aspect of the restaurant, but I know it attracts people for its selections. The location is interesting, Mountain is a beautiful road, but the intersection is busy, which wasn't our favorite. Altogether however, Little is definitely worth a visit!

Oh, this place is oh soooo goood. We ate family style as there were four of us and we wanted to try as many dishes as we could. We were not disappointed. Everything we tried was very good. The menu changes but if the mussels and duck are available, there were our favorites. Our only complaint is that the music is very loud. Hard to talk. As the kitchen is very small, plates take a little while to come out. (Worth the wait) We were there 3 hours, left satisfied but with headaches. As good as the food is, we will think twice about going again because of the music.

Local people recommended this restaurant and it was the best meal! I started with a beer, then had lamb t-bone, potatoes and salad as they presented all beautifully on the plate. A glass of Rosé was perfect with it. Staff were friendly and meal was hot. Then dessert... I tried the cherry meringue and it was light and the perfect ending for a meal. I understand this restaurant opened 3 months before the pandemic and I was glad to see tips shared among all employees. Thank you for such a good Fort Collins vibe too as I spoke with other people near my table. Be sure to make a reservation!

The place: Little is...shall we say...little? The patio seats a generous number of people and is perfect for a summer evening. I believe the patio is mostly high top seating. Inside, there's seating at the bar, and I didn't get a good look at whether there's more than that. The location: At Mountain and Shields, across the street from Beaver's. There's parking on the street for free, but no lot that I was aware of. It was a beautiful walk for my party. The food: Locally sourced ingredients, so the menu is always changing. This feels very much like a "special occasion restaurant" to treat yourself but it can also be a "cozy neighborhood spot" for a glass of wine sipped slowly. We shared a selection of plates and the Star was absolutely the tartine with the mild creamy cheese and garlicky ramps. For a group of four, the four plates were a good amount to get a taste of Little and walk away feeling satisfied but not bloated. The green salad with hazelnuts and kumquats was unusual and a perfect summer dish. The dessert was incredible. Hubsy and I split a horchata panna cotta which was creamy, light, and flavorful. It also came with crispy coconut wafers which added decadence and style. The service: Spectacular. Jake was our main source of information, gamely giving us extra time as we needed to consider the menu in depth. A great source of knowledge, Jake told us about favorite dishes and kept us swimming in drinking water. I especially appreciated the dessert guidance. :) Each dish was delivered by one of the cooks or the chef himself. The presentation of the affogato was particularly lovely. Next time: I'll peek inside more thoroughly and take some pictures, but also I'll plan to get a cocktail because the cosmo my mother-in-law had was delicious. Special note: for The COVID times, Little requested a deposit for reservations (ours was $15/person) which was still in effect when we went. Not sure if it'll stick around, but good to know before you reserve a table so you're not surprised!

My family and I had a wonderful Saturday morning brunch here! We have a few different dietary preferences to accommodate whenever we all go out, and I will say that this restaurant is vegetarian-friendly as well as paleo-friendly. (Grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, meat-free options.) We arrived just after 9:30am and were able to get a patio table for 6 of us (plus 2 pups -- yay dog-friendly!) right away. There were maybe 2-3 other small/medium-sized groups also dining on the patio at this time, but all the tables are safely and comfortably distanced from each other. The tables also have heat lamps for cooler mornings (which it was the morning we went). The menu is simple, and the staff was very helpful with questions regarding ingredients. Being grain-free, my main concern was the hash browns. (I can happily say they are made from just potatoes.) So after browsing the menu, one of us masked up to place the order inside, and the rest of us were quickly offered waters and beverages outside at our table. I had coffee and my brother and I both commented on it being the perfect temperature. Food was served pretty quickly, and was it delicious. Everyone enjoyed their choices. The portions were large enough to be filling and satisfying, and we didn't take home much food. Our server was a great balance of friendly and also respectful of our time together as a group. The restrooms are individual rooms, wheelchair-accessible, and gender-neutral. All the staff was masked at all times. It was a very pleasant and safe experience.

We've been living in Fort Collins for a while and have always been curious about this place. We decided to try dinner and it was amazing! The service was excellent (we were even served our dinner by one of the chefs) and the food was unbelievable. I had the short ribs and my wife had the scallops. Both dishes were excellent. If you're looking for a great spot for a nice dinner, this is it! We will definitely be returning.