We really enjoyed our dinner at Sparrow. The complimentary bread was seasoned perfectly. All of the entrees were hot and bursting with flavor. The wait staff were very attentive and helpful throughout the meal. The ambiance and decor inside was centered around a fine dining experience, with a few unique touches. read more

Food was good and the bartender was great, but I have two suggestions: 1. When a guest approaches the front door, don't have the young man basically accost them to ask if they have a reservation. He blocked the interior door from the hot/humid/tiny vestibule and made us feel unwelcome (mind you we'd just come from work and were business casual). Just came across as very inviting. 2. When it's 6:00 and only one table is occupied, maybe don't seat someone in the booths by the bar/bathroom. What is up with that? Even when we left an hour later the restaurant was less than 30% occupied and yet all the booths by the bar were filled. We went for a first time visit to celebrate a special event and thank goodness the food and bartender made up for the unwelcoming start and poor choice of seating. read more

I really wanted to love this restaurant. I was looking forward to a nice dish of pasta that was fresh and maybe a bit different. What we got was, unfortunately, disappointing. We had Rigatoni all Bianco, Lemon Fettuccini Alfredo with blackened chicken, bread, and a Caesar salad. The Rigatoni was just ok, the sauce watery, and the serving size was small - it was definitely nothing special. The Fettucini was a blob of sticky flavorless noodles alongside a large chicken breast. Not flavorful and not at all what I expected. The Caesar salad was just disappointing. Again, nothing special or even outstanding. I've had so much better in many less expensive Italian restaurants. I'm sorry for such a harsh review but this was definitely not worth the $80 dollars i spent. read more

Food was amazing, service was decent, but my friend and I casually came in after a long day and we were a little underdressed,it's a hideaway that is upscale, and the ambience is very Italy style,so good dress up somewhat and a lot of date night couple read more

Since my first review 3 years ago, the food taste has gone down a little, or maybe it was an off night for the chef? Still enjoy the atmosphere but the food isn't as good as I remembered, unfortunately. read more

I came here for a birthday celebration with my husband and a few friends. We made reservations and when we arrived our table was ready for us in the middle of the restaurant. Room was dimly lit but not too dark where I couldn't see my friend's faces. Just enough for the vibes. We got a wine recommendation by our waitress and it was spot on. We started off with the house salad and the burrata. We were a party of five so we ordered two salad since they were of small portion. The salad was fresh with the fried pepperonis being a nice crunch factor. Burrata was fresh and bread was very well toasted. We got the chicken pizza to share amongst us and ordered a variety of pasta but what stood out was the sweet corn pasta. Our table agreed that was the best dish of the night! The baked rigatoni and the lemon fettuccine Alfredo was the good second. The 100 layer lasagna unfortunately was overhyped. It was salty and very hearty. I would recommend this to be a shared dish. As it was a birthday the restaurant gave us a 10$ off certificate for our next visit. We brought our own pies for dessert and the staff was accepting of them. Overall, I would definitely come again just for that corn pasta!! read more

Lasagna is a must-try! All the pasta I have tried is amazing. Service is excellent. Appreciate bread service when dining in. Cocktails are fine. read more

My mother and I stopped by for a light supper on our was to Armstrong. Even the little plates and appetizers were beautifully plated and tasted so delicious that most other chefs would be put to shame. Amazing food, attentive and knowledgeable staff and beautiful wine pairings, wonderful view and the tables that weren't squished together so closely you felt like you were eating with your dining neighbor. I've eaten here 3 times since then and can only beg you to try it for yourself. Please, please, please! : ) read more

I'm traveling for work and one of the highlights of my day is choosing where to eat after a long day. I chose Sparrow, and I already told my coworkers, that I could have dinner here every day for the rest of my trip and be OK. Parking wad a little tricky when I first arrived, but I figured it out. I also had a brief moment of panic when the hostess asked me if I had reservations, but I was pleasantly surprised that they didn't miss a beat and seated me immediately. This restaurant is a little higher end, but I was impressed at the approachability and general "fancy but friendly" vibe of the place. My plan going in was to order the hundred-layer lasagna and dessert, but when the server recommended the flash fried artichokes and feta, I couldn't resist. I am pleased to report that everything was fantastic. The artichokes and feta were delicately charred and fried, and even better than I'd hoped! The hundred layer lasagna was also amazing, and it was a struggle to save half for tomorrow's lunch. It was a perfect balance of noodles, crispy edges, cheese, and sauce. I ended the meal with the Italian meringue with lemon curd and roasted berries (I think) and I had to fight the urge to lick my plate! The server was very attentive And helpful, and I also noticed that the GM-or maybe even the owner-personally checked on every table. 100% five stars from me, I cannot wait to go back! read more

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Went on a Thursday night, had a reservation and was sat with no problem. They were kind and attentive. It was not packed but the lights were dim and it was so adorable and sophisticated! The food was top notch. We got the burrata and Alfredo. read more

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After our granddaughter's graduation from OSU, the family headed to Sparrows for a celebratory dinner. One of the reasons Sparrows was selected is for their gluten-free menu offerings to accommodate two family members with celiac. We started with appetizers, and they were all very good. I especially liked the garlic knotts: garlic-shallot butter, mozzarella, and bread, delectable! I love eggplant parmsean and was quite pleased to find it on the menu. It was very good, but the eggplant was a little strong. I'd give it a four out of five. My wife ordered the lemon fettucini alfredo and liked it. She said it was very good, but it was served barley warm. The restaurant has a modern, luxurious decor. It has a nice feel. The service was exceptional. It was very noisy but our table of seven was between a table of twelve and six. The prices are moderate. read more

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Sparrow is a very solid Italian choice in Edmond. With so much recent competition, it's nice to know a legacy joint is doing the right things to stay more than relevant. We enjoyed our drinks which were strong, and the short rib special, while small, was flavor packed. The lasagna wasn't actually my favorite in the world, but it was still a solid choice! Lily, our waitress, was top notch as well. And while you can't anticipate how long a young person will stick around on their journey in life, the place did seem well managed and even the staff member who brought out our food was nice, so I am sure the other staff members are great as well. read more

Had an amazing experience here when I dined with a friend on a Tuesday evening at 4:30 pm. for an early dinner. It was after Christmas, but before NYE, and decorations were still up, which we loved. Service was incredible and we were sat right away. Food: We shared the garlic knots with marinara sauce, shared a Caesar salad, my friend ordered the spaghetti and meatballs, and I ordered the 1000 layer lasagna. Everything was delicious! I only had a few bites o Drinks: The Aviary is such a delicious strawberry flavored cocktail. We both ordered this drink because we wanted to sip a drink in the cute little bird glasses that the drinks were poured in! We both appreciated that the taste matched the aesthetics. I would order this drink again even if it wasn't in this special glass. I want to come back and try dessert and more menu items. And of course, I will order The Aviary, again!! read more

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Vegan friendly!! Vegan options aren't listed on the menu but they can substitute vegan meat (beyond) in sauces and the have vegan cheese. I had the bolognese with vegan meat sauce. I also had a side of mushrooms and broccolini. So yummy!!! They were happy to accommodate! It's alway so nice to have a nicer restaurant for dinner that gives various nutritional options. read more

At the price point I believe there was a lot to be desired from the food itself, albeit the service was excellent. I ordered the mushroom agnolotti and there appeared to be a mistake in the preparation, the pics of the dish on here posted by others had a thin sauce on it while my dish did not. Also, it was a very light dish, I'm sure by design, but it was so light that it would be more fitting as a primi/appetizer. Flavor wise it seemed uninspired. Rating: 5/10 My fiancé had the Spicy Shrimp Rigatoni, we love spice, so the level of spice in the sauce was a nice kick, if you're spice sensitive though, I'd avoid it. Also, we aren't sticklers by any means on our food and wouldn't send anything back but it oddly came out barely luke warm. Rating: 7 to 7.5/10. read more

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I never received my total order. The food was bland and not very flavorful. The food is on the high side of pricing for Italian food. It should be top notch for the price. read more

Great food and excellent service! It was our anniversary and they placed rose petals and a card at our table upon arrival. It was perfect, especially considering this was our first visit to Sparrow. We Will be back! read more

Sparrow Modern Italian - Bars Near Me - Edmond, Oklahoma

Walking in you will instantly feel fancy. This place has the ambiance down - not cool, trendy or warm - just fancy. The atmosphere, kind service and price of the meals is going to raise your expectations. But don't let it. The food is mediocre. We were very disappointed. I didn't even take a picture of our main dishes because it took a while for them to come out and I was pretty hungry. We visited on a Monday night. Maybe two other tables full so the food service could have been quicker. I got the salmon and it was over cooked and smothered in marinara with a few asparagus for $26. I'm ok paying for good salmon but this wasn't it. The birds nest appetizer was interesting and tasty but after tip our meal was almost $100. Not worth it for flavorless food. Unfortunately we will not be back. read more

Sparrow Modern Italian - Potatoe Nest - Bars Near Me - Edmond, Oklahoma

Delicious food great wait staff cool vibe. Had the Burrata for a starter nice combo of roasted tomatoes and pesto and mozzarella. A glass of Chianti with lasagna for the main. Read a lot about this place and it lives up to the hype. I'll be back. read more

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My second time here and first review. The restaurant is well decorated and the service is good. However the food needs to be improved for the price. The edge of our lasagna is burnt and citrus tasting, which is different. The stuffed zucchini roll is rich and spicy(Italian sausages), very small serving. We were shocked by the tiramisu at the end, it is insta-tiramisu with whipped cream, no coffee taste. It is indeed house-made, they just layered a couple ladyfingers and put whipped cream on it for $11. Very lazy-man style. I was hoping the food improved since I had been a year ago, but it is not the case. read more

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Lasagna like you've never had! Fabulous ! Relaxed atmosphere . Bar is small and friendly! read more

Definitely "modern." The manager that uncorked our wine spilled it all over the table. Sure, fine. The pasta was overcooked. Feeling super modern. Cute interior with attentive service that when asked what type noodle was in a dish responded "bolognese." They checked before confirming they meant penne. Okay. Cacio e Pepe watery? Very strange. Meal was Definitely overpriced. Totally an okay experience with a cute interior and overcooked pasta. Come on OKC. Will not be returning. read more

We went last Thursday evening. Had a reservation, seated quickly and drink orders taken. It was not busy and there seemed to be plenty of staff. It took a very long time to get drinks and had to go to the bar to order our second round. Food was pretty good, not much selection. Don't think we will be going back again. read more

The experience: We went on a double date with another couple and they couldn't have given us a better recommendation for dinner. The service: I always make sure to ask our server for recommendations. She did a great job at explaining top rated menu items and why she loved specific things. We took her entrée recommendation. On the menu: We were told that portion sizes were large and that we could easily split our meal. My husband and I decided to split the 100 layer lasagna and an Italian chopped salad. The thing I loved about this was that we shared what we planned to do when we ordered and they served both plates already separated and plated for us. Very convenient and kept the table from being cluttered. The lasagna was truly heavenly and much different than other lasagna's I've had. A completely scratch kitchen from pasta and all. Be sure to top with fresh grated Parmesan and red pepper. Atmosphere: Sparrow is intimate and elegant. The space is warmly lit and spacious enough to host several dinner parties. Seemingly a popular dinner reservation location. A great option for OKC date nights. read more

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Si this is definitely a very modern Italian restaurant, flavors are on point and delicious. I was expecting the traditional chicken Parmesan, but never an actual pizza. It was so freaking delicious. Also if you like sweat girly drinks, try their Aviary!!!! read more

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We celebrated our anniversary and over all we had a great experience. My hubs had the lasagna and it was delicious. The garlic knots were yum and the Caesar salad was one of the best I've had. I ordered the creamy Tuscan chicken.... It was dry but the flavor was good. I wish i had known it was bone in and I would have ordered something else. Over all we liked the ambiance and the roses on the table for our anniversary and our waitress was great. The manager took care of a minor issue kindly and quickly and we'd go back and woild recommend: read more

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Genuinely just the best restaurant I've ever been to. It's that simple. The burrata especially.

I was craving Italian food and a quick look at Yelp brought up Sparrow. The photos of their Bolognese showed exactly what I was craving and the dish they brought me was identical to the pictures! That's rare. I should also say that it was delicious and completely satisfied my craving. My wife's dish was delicious, as well. Our waitress was amazing and was able to answer all questions about the menu, as well as make recommendations based on the items we asked about. We had finished our meal when I realized they also serve coffee and being a coffee/espresso hobbyist, I had to at least order a shot of espresso and I wasn't disappointed. I can't wait to go back and order a cappuccino! Highly recommended! read more

WOW!! First time trying this place and it didn't not disappoint. I came here for a dinner with colleagues and we had the private area located in the restaurant. This is a lovely date spot, but also a cute place to go with just your friends for good food and wine. The Caesar salad was amazing the Parmesan cruise set it off. The garlic knots and potato nest were so delicious, we started eating so quickly I didn't get good photos of them. The wine selection was vast. Rocco and Sarah were excellent servers and answered every question the group had. Now the show stopper of the night was the traditional lasagna. It was amazing, very flavorful and the portion was huge. Another colleague got the salmon and she said it was delicious as well. I am not a huge fan of tiramisu but another colleague did enjoy it. I fully intend to come here again and introduce others to how amazing this place is. read more

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The food was amazing, service perfect, and everything was amazing. The waitress was so nice and kind. Five out of five service!

A pleasant evening in an upscale setting with tasteful decor. Our server was friendly, but professional and very knowledgeable of the menu. The offerings appear to be modern takes on classic dishes. My wife started with the Italian house salad: butter lettuce and radish with a mustard vinaigrette dressing. The lettuce was so tender and the dressing was just the right amount not to overwhelm the flavors. My Italian chopped salad: baby gem lettuce, heirloom Cherry and yellow pear tomatoes, salami, crispy pepperoni, mozzarella curds, chickpeas with a house Italian vinaigrette. One of the yummiest salads I've had. Again the dressing was just the right amount and was simple: vinegar,oil and a hint of lemon. The combination of flavors was so well balanced. Entrees: the lasagna was very flavorful with bolognese and a dollop of whipped ricotta. My Chicken Saltimbocca was served over finger potatoes with asparagus. The chicken was very tender and the cream sauce was buttery with a hint of sage. Both entrees were delicious. Dessert: the chocolate tort was not as thick as most and the raspberry sauce complimented well. My Lemon Meringue was very different with the meringue hardened perfectly to dip in the lemony goodness. All in all a memorable meal, but at $125 before tip, we will save for special times since Italian is not a go to for us. read more

Sparrow Modern Italian - Italian Chopped salad - Bars Near Me - Edmond, Oklahoma

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Three of us ate here last night. Had spaghetti and meatballs, salmon, and risotto w mushrooms and broiled shrimp. Everything was delicious. For dessert we had tiramisu and, at our server's suggestion, meringue with lemon curd. Again, both were great. We had lots of questions for our server and she fielded them professionally and made several solid suggestions. Dinner for three - bread, Caesar salad, three mains, two desserts, one glass of wine and a bottle of sparkling water - came to about $150. Worth every penny. One thing I didn't like - we were sat in a booth in the bar area and the lights were far too bright. They also had a tv on (fortunately the volume was off). If I want to look at a tv while I'm eating, I'll go to a sports bar - not a fine-dining establishment. All said, I would definitely dine here again. read more

This has to be my #1 spot in OKC! Truly the best, most fresh Italian food. I consistently get the Cacio e Pepe or the lasagna, because I can't get away from it. The restaurant is beautiful, perfect for a date night or a birthday celebration. We always have the best, most friendly service. It's just as fun sitting at the bar as being seated at a table. Love this place! read more

Sparrow Modern Italian - Cacio e Pepe & lasagna - Bars Near Me - Edmond, Oklahoma

Met up several friends for a birthday event here. We were seated immediately upon entry, (we had reservations). It was super busy on a Saturday night so, that's always a great sign that the restaurant must be good. We got seated at 7PM, and our server took our drink orders. It took about 18mins to get my first beverage. We all then ordered apps and dinner. Sacha and I decided to split a caprese salad and the lemon fettuccini Alfredo with shrimp. The fettuccini was delicious, but the noodles were all clumped together and not properly prepared due to the fact it was a clumpy mess. We didn't even get our salad, and had to ask for it again. Our server seemed confused or annoyed that we still wanted it. I mean we did order it in advance, and asked for the salad to come out before our entree did. I also decided to order another drink. My second drink took over 30mins to arrive, and the funny thing is they gave me two more around the same time, and yes I was charged for all three and drank all three. However, I only ordered two drinks. Guess they didn't want me asking for a drink several times, which was smart on their behalf I guess. We then received our checks without being asked if we wanted dessert. I said I wanted dessert, haha! So, we ordered the chocolate torte which was pretty good! We asked if the birthday girl got a complimentary dessert and they do not offer this service here at Sparrow. Overall, the food was okay nothing amazing. The service was very slow so, expect to spend a few hours. They also charge 20% gratuity for larger parties so, don't forget to check your receipt. The atmosphere is nice, and they have a decent wine list. I would come back for drinks, but they need to improve on their preparation of food and better service skills. However, it's decent here. Won't be coming here regularly, but would come back with friends if they suggested this place. read more

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We had the chicken Parmesan and it was fairly bland. The Chicken Parm at Upper Crust is much better.

My friend and I had our birthday dinner together at Sparrow Modern Italian recently. I enjoyed everything I ordered, including The Aviary cocktail that is served in a sparrow-shaped cocktail glass. Service was good and our server was attentive. Excited to go back. read more

Sparrow Modern Italian - Cocktail - Bars Near Me - Edmond, Oklahoma

Sparrow has the best pasta in town! They also have a great wine selection, amazing espresso martinis & desserts. The staff is very friendly & the bartenders will remember your face after your first visit. The restaurant is modern yet cozy. We love having family dinners or date nights at Sparrow. read more

Sparrow Modern Italian - Espresso Martini - Bars Near Me - Edmond, Oklahoma

This place never disappoints. The food is perfectly prepared and delicious! We also noticed that the staff is friendly and professional and I would be remiss if I didn't mention this stems from their manager Evan. He is so respectful and pleasant and it sets the tone for this beautiful restaurant. No, we are not related! read more

The food was great and so was the service. I would recommend this to anyone who wants Italian in Edmond. read more

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Delicious food and generous sizes. Good service. Nice atmosphere. Dimly lit for cozy ambiance. read more

Sparrow Modern Italian - Tiramisu - Bars Near Me - Edmond, Oklahoma

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