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La Petite Grocery

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

Mar 19, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 73 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

Come dine in this beautifully restored Uptown restaurant on Magazine Street and enjoy James Beard Award Winning Chef Justin Devillier's contemporary Louisiana Cuisine.

The La Petite Grocery name pays homage to the history of its home, a building that’s stood for more than a century. The original structure was built in the late 1800s and called the Central Tea, Coffee and Butter Depot. In 1908, a fire devastated the space and it was transformed into a full service grocery store. Later it was most notably a fine foods and butcher shop, VonderHaar’s Fine Foods until 1982. When La Petite Grocery opened in March of 2004, they similarly aspired to provide the neighborhood with exotic teas, locally roasted coffee, and fresh produce. By doing this, we hope to provide a dining experience that evokes nostalgia of old New Orleans. Reservations are preferred.

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Executive chef: Joseph Tiedmann

From the OpenTable editors: Head to this charming restaurant inside a historic building for exceptional New Orleans staples from James Beard Award-winning chef Justin Devillier. That means you'll find some of the best blue crab beignets in town and a rich turtle bolognese with a soft-boiled egg, both of which pair well with classic cocktails like an old fashioned. Brunch is a highlight here, too—an order of the creamy buttermilk biscuits and gravy is the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Additional information

Location
4238 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone number
(504) 891-3377
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Creole / Cajun / Southern
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
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Popular dishes

Steak TartareUS$18.00
pickled carrots, sesame, cured egg yolk & lavash
Ricotta DumplingsUS$15.00
hen of the woods, sherry & grana padano
Local Green SaladUS$13.00
marcona almonds, radishes & buttermilk dressing
Blue Crab BeignetsUS$21.00
malt vinegar aïoli
Citrus Glazed Pork BellyUS$19.00
spicy cucumbers, carrots, kimchi & fried peanuts
Chilled Roasted BeetsUS$18.00
LA crawfish, horseradish emulsion & pickled red onions
Chicken & Andouille GumboUS$16.00
collard greens & popcorn rice

Sides & Such

Roasted BroccoliUS$11.00
chili flakes & bagna cauda
Baked MacaroniUS$13.00
pecorino pepato & cornbread crumbs
Fried Green TomatoesUS$13.00
burrata, country ham & oregano
Pickle JarUS$10.00
daily assortment
Stone Ground GritsUS$7.00
butter, sea salt & chives
Hand Cut FriesUS$6.00
sea salt, chives & aioli
White Bean Cassoulet US$13.00
confit pork shoulder & breadcrumbs

Entrees

LPG CheeseburgerUS$22.00
house pickles, onion marmalade, arugula, whole grain mustard, aïoli, gruyère & hand cut fries
Turtle BologneseUS$37.00
tagliatelle, sherry, parsley & fried soft boiled egg
Seared Yellowfin TunaUS$43.00
romesco, crispy potatoes & crushed olive vinaigrette
Shellfish StewUS$39.00
gulf shrimp, blue crab, littleneck clams collard green & ciabatta
Pan Roasted Chicken BreastUS$43.00
braised leeks, pancetta, preserved mushrooms, fingerling potatoes & green garlic jus
Panéed RabbitUS$38.00
spaetzle, wilted greens, turnip puree & sauce grenobloise
Gulf Shrimp & GritsUS$30.00
roasted shiitake mushrooms, smoked bacon & thyme
Pan Roasted Strip LoinUS$50.00
anna potatoes, heirloom carrots, bone marrow butter & bordelaise
Heritage Pork TenderloinUS$38.00
spring vegetables, country ham, kohlrabi purée & tarragon jus

What 5,936 people are saying

La Petite Grocery reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Petite Grocery in New Orleans consistently impresses with its "fantastic food and service." Highlights include their "crab beignets," praised as "phenomenal," and the "best French 75s anywhere." The "cozy ambiance" and "attentive staff" create an inviting atmosphere, making it a "must visit" in NOLA.

5,936 Reviews

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Mary
New Orleans19 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I had the rabbit and it was delicious. My husband had the pork and it too was very tasty. We found the service to be very slow. We waited a long while before we were approached to order our meal and the same to get our check. However, once we ordered our food was delivered in a timely manner.
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Katy
Des Moines1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was superb, the food was beyond excellent and the attention to detail was appreciated.
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OpenTable Diner
St. Louis4 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We have dined here a few times but this visit was disappointing. The food was just ok, somewhat bland. The goat cheese polenta had no flavor of goat cheese at all and needed salt. The short rib was tender and flavorful though. By husbands tuna special was also bland. Not the best meal we have had here by far.
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Stacy VIP
New Orleans5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food is always good. Love the variety of specials always offering something new to try.
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Deborah
Chicago15 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding menu selections. Lots of good choices. Food was excellent and beautifully presented. List of wines by the glass was superior. The Chablis I had was outstanding.
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Dee VIP
Chicago43 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice meal...good service. We ordered the blue crab beignets, at the recommdenation of the server. Very good! followed that with a split gumbo app, which was also super-flavorful. Then we shared the broccoli (don't bother...didn't even like it) and the turtle bolognese. My fave dish was the turtle bolognese. And I also really liked the wine I had...and the fact that it was the least expensive glass on the menu. I'm glad we went...we enjoyed the staff and sitting outside to enjoy the New Orleans evening and do some people-watching was delightful. That said, with so many great restaurants in New Orleans, we'll probably keep looking for others to enjoy!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Always love dining at La Petite Grocery. Had friends visiting from Lithuania and it was likely one of the best meals they’ve ever had. Thank you!! Note, it was very loud.
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Ashley VIP
Raleigh31 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Really amazing location, history and food. The white bean cassoulet was outstanding!
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ekell
Washington DC14 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food. Get the blue crab binets, they were excellent!
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glenn VIP
St. Louis33 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just simply delightful. Detail, quality, presentation. Fantastic
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FAQs

La Petite Grocery offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 891-3377.

La Petite Grocery is rated 4.8 stars by 5936 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 19, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 73 times today

4238 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115

Additional information

Phone number
(504) 891-3377
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Creole / Cajun / Southern
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

La Petite Grocery

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Appetizers

Steak TartareUS$18.00

Ricotta DumplingsUS$15.00

Local Green SaladUS$13.00

Blue Crab BeignetsUS$21.00

Citrus Glazed Pork BellyUS$19.00

Chilled Roasted BeetsUS$18.00

Chicken & Andouille GumboUS$16.00

Sides & Such

Roasted BroccoliUS$11.00

Baked MacaroniUS$13.00

Fried Green TomatoesUS$13.00

Pickle JarUS$10.00

Stone Ground GritsUS$7.00

Hand Cut FriesUS$6.00

White Bean Cassoulet US$13.00

Entrees

LPG CheeseburgerUS$22.00

Turtle BologneseUS$37.00

Seared Yellowfin TunaUS$43.00

Shellfish StewUS$39.00

Pan Roasted Chicken BreastUS$43.00

Panéed RabbitUS$38.00

Gulf Shrimp & GritsUS$30.00

Pan Roasted Strip LoinUS$50.00

Heritage Pork TenderloinUS$38.00

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