Little Havana

Not too many Cuban dining choices in NYC. So when one finds a place and sees 'authentic,' one feels joy. Tucked in the middle of Cornelia street, a petite size room that holds no more than 20 people makes some feel like home. A tight space--where one server can cover the entire evening shift--creates a nice intimate atmosphere as couples whisper. The modest and simple decor accommodates very well to the family style dishes. Neither pretentious nor sophisticated yet the prices are.

I had mistaken my Jumbo Shrimp Ceviche for a lunch salad, initially. The dish did not showcase the shrimp at all, in fact the petty shrimps of four were buried under a bed of greens--resembling a generic salad--which lost its appeal and essence of the ceviche. I did enjoy the shrimp as it was nicely cured in lemon.

If there was one dish to praise, it would be the side dish: maduros. The sweet plantains fried in perfection, literally; leaving a caramelized layer over the sweet tender center that will have you coming back for more.


Little Havana 30 Cornelia St (between 4th St & Bleecker St)
New York, NY 10014 (212) 255-2212
www.littlehavananyc.com