NYC Restaurant Week 2026 - Dinner at the Cafe

Restaurant Week is back at Little Chef Little Cafe!

After an incredible response to our inaugural Restaurant Week Chef's Table, we're excited to welcome guests back for another intimate Filipino American dining experience hosted by Chef Diana Manalang.

This is a communal Chef's Table experience, where all guests are seated together at one shared table, creating a warm, connected evening centered around exceptional food, conversation, and community—with Chef Diana present throughout the night.

NYC Restaurant Week runs from Monday, July 20 through Sunday, August 16. Chef's Table dinner service will be offered on select evenings throughout Restaurant Week, while our Restaurant Week lunch menu will be available daily during regular café hours—simply stop by and enjoy, no reservation required for lunch.

Dinner guests will enjoy a thoughtfully curated three-course, family-style menu featuring an appetizer, main course, and dessert. Created exclusively for Restaurant Week, the menu is served as designed to preserve the integrity and flow of the Chef's Table experience.

Reservations and a deposit are required to secure your seat. Deposits (tickets) are non-refundable but may be transferred to another guest. Due to the intimate, single-table format and carefully timed seatings, prompt arrival is essential. Guests arriving more than 15 minutes after the scheduled seating time will not be admitted and will forfeit their deposit.

An assortment of soft drinks will be available for purchase, and guests are welcome to bring their own beverages. Please note that we are unable to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies for this special menu. Dinner is by reservation only; walk-ins cannot be accommodated.

Seating remains extremely limited for this one-table Chef's Table experience. If you missed us last time—or have been waiting to return—we'd love to welcome you to the table for another unforgettable Restaurant Week.

For questions, please email [email protected].

Please note: While many dishes are naturally gluten-free, our kitchen is not allergen-free. We are unable to modify dishes to accommodate allergies or dietary restrictions. Guests with severe allergies should consider this carefully before dining with us.
RESTAURANT WEEK MENU

A Filipino American Family-Style Dinner
Chef Diana Manalang

TO START

Served Family-Style

Palabok Deviled Egg (GF)

annato, calamansi, scallion, crushed chicharrones

Green Mango & Tomato Salad (GF, Vegan)

Green mango, heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, herbs, calamansi vinaigrette

Corn & Coconut Soup (GF, Vegan)

Sweet summer corn, coconut milk, lemongrass, chile oil

Lumpia Shanghai Tostada (GF)

ground beef, water chestnut, onion, carrots, ginger, seasoning, crispy tostada, sweet chili cream

MAIN COURSE

All mains are served family-style and include garlic rice for the table

Chicken Inasal (GF)

Grilled achiote-marinated chicken, calamansi butter

Kare Kare (GF)

Slow-cooked brisket, savory peanut curry, shrimp paste, green beans

Lechon Kawali (GF)

Crispy pork belly, spicy pickled papaya, savory dipping sauce

Tofu Ginataan (GF, Vegan)

Crispy tofu, sweet potato, kale, ginger, garlic, coconut milk

SWEETS

Peach & Mango Float Fresh peaches, ripe mango, graham crackers, whipped cream

Ube Crumble Cake Ube cake, brown sugar crumble, vanilla glaze

Menu is served family-style and as designed. Items are subject to seasonal availability. 

(GF = Gluten-Free)

Allergen Notice: While many dishes are naturally gluten-free, our kitchen is not allergen-free. We are unable to modify dishes to accommodate allergies or dietary restrictions.

• Reservations are required. This is a reservation-only experience; walk-ins are not available.
• Deposit required. A deposit is collected at booking and will be applied toward your final bill. Deposits are non-refundable but transferable.
• Please arrive on time. We kindly ask that you arrive 5–10 minutes before your scheduled seating. To ensure a smooth experience for all guests, anyone arriving more than 15 minutes after the start of their seating will not be admitted, and their deposit will be forfeited.
• 90-minute dining window. Each seating is limited to 90 minutes to allow for attentive service and to prepare the space for the next guests.
• Family-style service. Courses are served to the table and designed to be shared, creating a warm, communal dining experience.
• Three-course dinner. Your evening includes an appetizer, main, and dessert. The menu is exclusive to Restaurant Week and is served as designed.
• Menu limitations. While we wish we could accommodate all needs, we are unable to modify dishes for dietary restrictions or allergies.
• Beverages. Soft drinks will be available for purchase, and guests are welcome to bring their own beverages to enjoy with dinner.
• Dress code. Smart casual attire is encouraged.
• Limited seating. Availability is very limited, and reservations often fill quickly.

If you have any questions before your visit, please reach out to us at — we’re happy to help.