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The Little Oven

3.8 (300 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Classy
Casual
Good for kids

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Dinner Salad
Nancy W.

We came for their Sunday night pasta special ($10.99), which includes a pasta choice from a select menu, salad, and breadsticks. It's really a good value, and the serving size is such that we can make two meals from a serving. It's clearly a neighborhood favorite spot, as the place was pretty full. The salad is good for a side salad; the breadsticks are served warm and have a sprinkling of Parmesan and garlic on them; the Spaghetti Magnifico has a red sauce with bell pepper, onions, mushrooms + 2 meatballs. The red sauce is tangy and the addition of the vegetables really adds a lot. The interior space decorations reminded me of grandma's house (flowers, teacups, kitschy wall decor), and the food is equally comforting. We didn't have to wait too long for our server at any point in the meal: ordering, checking in on the meal, or paying the bill. She didn't give off a warm or welcoming vibe; she seemed focused on juggling a full house and was succeeding. My only criticisms: the dining room floor and bathrooms looked like they needed some attention and didn't feel clean. Note: there is a parking lot but it is extremely small and hard to get out of if it is full.

Turkey dinner
Cindy S.

Absolutely love this restaurant. When you walk in, you are hit with the wonderful smells coming from the kitchen. The one downside was it took quite some time for the server to make her way to our table and when we were ready to pay, we ended up going to the front. We ordered the Hot Turkey dinner and Chicken Parmigiana. The serving sizes were huge,especially for the price. What we took home was enough for another meal for each of us. The pasta sauce is absolutely delicious as was the entire turkey dinner (only complaint on this was not enough gravy). They previously only accepted cash, however they now take cards.

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Luke G.

Order the breadsticks. That's almost all I have to say. Breadsticks are a crowd favorite, but homemade breadsticks is a game changer. The sauce that accompanies it is great too! My 5yo son was literally scooping it out with a spoon after we devoured the breadsticks. The only downside is that this places only accepts cash. There's an ATM on site, but paying ATM fees is annoying.

Chicken Parmigiana
Natalie W.

It's such a cute little cozy place. The staff is immediately friendly and makes you feel at home when you walk in. It is cash or check only for payments. The food is such good portion sizes and tastes good. I got the chicken parmigiana with penne noodles and it was the best I've found since moving to MN. You get a soup or salad with all pastas, I got the French onion soup which had great flavor. All pastas are also serviced with Parmesan breadsticks or a fresh baked loaf of bread. We ordered the fried ravioli and they were good and filled with plenty of cheese filling. My bf got the lasagna and it wasn't his favorite but it was ok, he would try something different next time. My mom got the pomodoro and added chicken. She liked it and thought that it was light enough but still had flavor. I would definitely recommend if you're looking for good Italian and I will be back again!

Open Faced Turkey Sandwich with Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing and Cranberry Sauce.
Mandy C.

I remember coming here as a child with my family in the 90s and we made our way back recently and we're so glad that we did! The past two times we've visited we've ordered the Open Faced Turkey Sandwich. The Large is $13 and will feed you for days!!

Fettucine Alfredo, salad & Spaghetti and Meatballs, salad and their breadsticks
Allyssa D.

My best friend and I were pleased... The restaurant was a little busy, but we received quick and attentive service. We had a wonderful server. However, it seemed we were being rushed a little bit towards the end of our meal. The food was good, well-seasoned and brought in great portion sizes. Be sure to ask for a side of marinara for the breadsticks. Overall, 4/5 it was great but we weren't blown away

Maddison C.

The service is decent accompanied by the food such as the chicken Alfredo, French onion soup, and sausage pizzas

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Food is always delish here, from pizzas to entrees--yum! A classic neighborhood gem, been going here since it was just a pizza joint

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Great Pizza. Great service. Try their breadsticks. A great neighborhood place. They have a large parking lot across the street.

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The breadsticks are very oily. The building and ambiance is very outdated. But it's also part of the charm of the restaurant.

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The pizza is to hard to chew the crust is burnt I've ordered it twice and got the same results

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Excellent food and great service at very reasonable prices! I love that after going there a few times, they know my name!

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September 1st the food was absolutely terrible the place has been sold and it's not the same at all

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Food was good as always, service is always fast and easy, ambiance is great. Love the variety of food options. Cash only !!!

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The Lexington - Lobster & Cauliflower Cheese

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