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The Little Village - Downtown, Baton Rouge, LA

The Little Village - Downtown

4.4
4.4
1282 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
A modern take on the original Village restaurant (established in 1947), our reputation is for serving Baton Rouge’s finest Italian, Steak, Veal and fresh Gulf seafood. The Downtown location features daily specials and a full bar. We also have space for up to 15 guests in our bar area where dinner is also served.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary American, Creole / Cajun / Southern
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (225) 218-6685
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Archie Greathouse
  • Catering
    Please contact Brian Minor at Brian@waynestabilercompanies.com and at (225) 218-6685
  • Private party facilities
    A modern take on the original Village restaurant, our reputation is for serving Baton Rouge’s finest Italian food. Offering daily specials and a full bar, The Little Village has both warmth and charm, making it a dining experience unlike any other in the capital city. Contact Brian Minor at Brian@wa
  • Neighbourhood
    Baton Rouge
  • Cross Street
    Main St.
  • Parking details
    Downtown parking is available on the street (metered during the day) and FREE in the evening at all meters. We also have handicapped parking a few steps from our front door.
  • Public transit
    City buses operate nearby for a nominal fee as well as a free downtown trolley system with stops nearby. Ask your hotel concierge for the best available transit option depending on your starting location and time of arrival/departure.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,282 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Little Village - Downtown delights with "amazing food" and a "classy atmosphere." Regulars rave about the "wonderful service" and must-try bread. It's a favorite for Italian cuisine in Baton Rouge, though some mention noise and occasional service delays. Overall, it offers a "great experience" and is highly recommended by many patrons.

1,282 Reviews
  1. Leslie

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This was the worst meal we have had in our thirty years as a Baton Rouge couple. We have enjoyed this restaurant in years past and we shocked at its decline. The young staff seemed overwhelmed. First our soup (lobster bisque) came out cold. After a long wait we were brought new soup, which we found inedible due to the excessive liquid pepper in it. The chicken piccata was like warm, flavorless, and the piccata sauce thick and bland. We left as fast as we could. Never going back.

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  2. Danielle

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service! Wish I could remember her name as she was a fantastic waitress. Overall the entire party loved their meals and the bread. I found the music was just slightly louder than I would like for business lunch conversation.

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  3. Harold

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing experience at the Little Village! Never disappoints.

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  4. Jill

    Baton Rouge

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere! And of course the bread! Love the old, classic and comfortable vibe, could sit there for hours!

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  5. Barbara

    Baton Rouge

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I want to write a private note that you don't want to publicize.

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  6. Gerald

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our experience would have been better if it hadn’t been disturbed by the child at the next table making constant shrill noises. Of course, this wasn’t the restaurant’s fault. However, the food took too long to be served, although it was good. Our server seemed to be in charge of too many tables.

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  7. Richard

    New Orleans

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was very good, except the lobster bisque - something was off in the flavor and it was served lukewarm. Gumbo was good tho’. Service great, but sometimes lagged. Noise level though - the background music was too loud. I don’t understand this - it’s an all too common occurrence at restaurants now.

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  8. Annette

    VIP

    New Orleans

    70 reviews

    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always good, so that’s never in question. Their wait staff is courteous and helpful. No matter which of us is there, my circle of friends think it’s one of the best restaurants in Baton Rouge. 

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  9. Michael

    VIP

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful birthday meal and drinks for friend. Great time.

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  10. Riechelle

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and great service. Simply the best

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FAQs

The Little Village - Downtown is rated 4.4 stars by 1282 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for The Little Village - Downtown

447 Third St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Main St.
  • Neighbourhood
    Baton Rouge
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary American, Creole / Cajun / Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Downtown parking is available on the street (metered during the day) and FREE in the evening at all meters. We also have handicapped parking a few steps from our front door.
  • Public transit
    City buses operate nearby for a nominal fee as well as a free downtown trolley system with stops nearby. Ask your hotel concierge for the best available transit option depending on your starting location and time of arrival/departure.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Archie Greathouse
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (225) 218-6685
  • Catering
    Please contact Brian Minor at Brian@waynestabilercompanies.com and at (225) 218-6685
  • Private party facilities
    A modern take on the original Village restaurant, our reputation is for serving Baton Rouge’s finest Italian food. Offering daily specials and a full bar, The Little Village has both warmth and charm, making it a dining experience unlike any other in the capital city. Contact Brian Minor at Brian@wa
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