Cafe Prego in the Heights, with its welcoming outdoor seating, is a good example of a cozy neighborhood restaurant.

Every neighborhood has its share of locally owned restaurants that are popular with area residents when they want to kick back, chat, have a stress-free lunch or dinner, and take a break from the pace of the world outside.

For example, Little Rock's Hillcrest has Canon Grill and Cafe Bossa Nova. The Heights has Prego and Fantastic China. Downtown has Ciao. Riverdale has Brave New Restaurant. North Little Rock's Argenta has Starving Artist Cafe. West Little Rock has Lilly's Dim Sum Then Some.

There are many more, but you get the idea. 

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