Little Alley

Chinese Restaurant $$ 4.3 (717)


Little Alley is celebrated for its mostly authentic Shanghainese cuisine, with highlights including the renowned soup dumplings and various pork dishes. The service is notably attentive and friendly, contributing to a warm and inviting dining atmosphere. Customers appreciate the balance of flavors in the dishes, despite some expressing concerns over the authenticity of certain offerings.

Overall:

4.5

(585 reviews)

Authenticity:

4.1

Atmosphere:

4.5

Service:

4.6


Restaurant website: Website

Phone number: (646) 998-3976

Address: 550 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA

Opening hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:15 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:15 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:15 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:15 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:45 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:45 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:15 PM

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Service options

  • Dine-In Available
  • Takeout Available
  • Delivery Available
  • Reservable

Offerings

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Beer
  • Wine
  • Cocktails
  • Dessert

Amenities

  • Restroom Available

Good for

  • Good for Groups

Payment options

  • Credit Cards
  • Debit Cards
  • NFC Payments

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Top Recent and Curated Reviews (10)

**Some reviews are curated to assist in analyzing authenticity, atmosphere, and service. These reviews enhance user feedback and help us provide better insights. Your genuine reviews make all the difference—share your experience today to enhance our ratings!**

" I can see why Little Alley has such rave reviews. The authenticity of the dishes is clear, and even the ambiance complements the dining experience beautifully. I will definitely return and try different menu items as everything I had was fantastic, especially the crispy eel and soup dumplings! " (*Curated Review*)

" The food at Little Alley was good but overshadowed by a few hits and misses. The onion pancakes were crispy and packed a lot of flavor, but the dumplings seemed a little off on that day. Overall, it was a decent experience but I might be cautious about returning again soon. " (*Curated Review*)

" I went expecting to find some authentic dishes from Shanghai, and while I found some that were very good, there were also a few that felt not quite right to my palette. The pork buns were great, but dishes like the sweet and sour ribs were not to my taste. Still, the ambiance was nice and service welcoming. " (*Curated Review*)

" This was my first time visiting and I was quite pleased! The soup dumplings were delightful, but I found the dishes a bit sweeter than I’m used to. The service was fantastic, and I can’t wait to try more from their menu during my next visit. " (*Curated Review*)

" The atmosphere at Little Alley is inviting, and the service was exceptional. I really enjoyed the pork soup dumplings and the scallion pancakes. However, I found the fried rice to be a bit bland. Overall, it was a nice evening, and I’ll consider coming back for the dumplings alone! " (*Curated Review*)

Archived Reviews (575)

" Little Alley offers a charming atmosphere and decent Shanghainese food, though some dishes felt a bit Americanized to me. The soup dumplings were solid, but the braised pork fell short of my expectations. Service was attentive, but I hope they can bring more authenticity to their flavors in the future. " (*Curated Review*)

" I had higher expectations based on the reviews. While the food was decent, the authenticity was lacking for some dishes. The atmosphere was pleasant, but I would only give it another try if someone else recommended it. " (*Curated Review*)

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