Little Star Restaurant

We decided to check this place out as we love tapas. Generally we found the staff attentive, and the ambiance at the high top tables cozy. I loved how my sangria had one big ice cube that didn’t melt quickly to dilute my drink! We had mixed feelings about the food. It was good, yet it came across as very strong flavors and sauces that all seemed pretty similar between the Brussel sprouts and shrimp and potatoes rancheros. We like spicy, but everything seemed spicy and heavy. I prefer my pan tomato to strongly taste of fresh tomatoes and olive oil, but the blackened flavor of the bread overpowered everything for me. Some people like that chargrilled flavor and might enjoy it, but it was definitely far from my favorite. My companion thought the panna cotta was great. My chocolate ganache was also delicious but once again, the flavor was exceedingly rich and strong. We would probably return to try some different things on the menu, but the potatoes and dessert are the only things I’d order again!

Perfect date spot! Little Star does shared-plate (tapas) style dining with a seasonally changing menu. Portions are about 2-3 plates per person and they will bring the plates out one by one as the tables finishes them. Every dish was delicious and I especially appreciated the order which the plates were brought out - definite thought was put into it. The first courses were light and refreshing, and they gradually built up more savory, spicy, and bold. The tuna crudo was my favorite, the green onion topping was soaked in lemon, which worked so well with the chili sauce and corn custard. The watermelon salad and the shrimp with paella noodles were close seconds. Great atmosphere as well. Food - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Atmosphere - 5/5 Value - 4/5

Great place! This place was not here when I graduated from Darden but I wish it had. Stumbled on this place while researching places to dine for my engagement weekend trip with my partner. The waiter heard our news and gave us a complimentary glass of sparkling wine to celebrate. We tried a number of plates in spirit of the shared plates set up. My partner’s favorite plate was the manchego pan tomate and the baked potatoe. I tried some as well and it was quite tasty. I had the pear salad which was quite tasty for a healthier meal. I tried the mushroom tostada, which was good, except it was a little too spicy for our taste. For drinks, I had the Margarita with the mescal chaser and it was delicious! For my second drink, in the spirit of our celebration, I had the baltimore drink - incredible! Excellent decorations and I highly recommend coming here if you like Spanish/Mexican themed cuisine !! Also, I have many many food allergies and staff took the time to make me a personalized menu outlining my allergy-free options. Much much appreciated :)

Fairly authentic tapas, attentive/friendly staff, and nice atmosphere. I thought that the mushroom croquettas were especially delicious. The sangria was pretty good but quite pricey for what it is. We had 4 small-ish pescatarian dishes + drinks and it came to about $50 per person with tip/tax included.

The food is incredible, wow!! I was positively blown away by this experience. To my surprise, I really enjoyed their style of dining - where every member of the party is recommended to order 2-3 dishes (2 is plenty) and then share - as it allowed us to taste nearly half the menu. We all managed to find a favorite by the end and are decidedly returning in the future. They were also very educated, helpful, and accommodating of allergies. The ONLY negative note I have is that the tables in the front of the restaurant are extremely noisy and it's hard to hear even someone right beside you. The front room is all concrete and glass, so sound just seems to reverberate. Otherwise, phenomenal.

Truly our favorite place to dine. The staff is attentive and kind. The drinks are phenomenal, and there is always room for dessert. Truly a shining little star in Charlottesville dining and it will be greatly missed. Thank you Little Star for doing the best at what you do.

A lovely informal restaurant with sophisticated food. Nice atmosphere, good service, great cocktails. My only complaint is that the food portions are very small, tapas style. Prices seem steep for these quantities.

Great service and design. Cauliflower was amazing and Pork sandwich was solid as well. Drinks were a little on the light side but overall great experience. Great outdoor patio to people watch.