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The Little Village - Downtown, Baton Rouge, LA

The Little Village - Downtown

4.6
4.6
1288 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Archie Greathouse

What 1,288 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Great for fine wines

  • Baton Rouge

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Little Village - Downtown offers an "amazing experience" with consistent "great food and service." Its romantic ambiance is perfect for special occasions, and the "you must try the bread" is a standout. Although some service issues have been noted, management is responsive and accommodating. A delightful choice for gatherings and date nights alike.

1,288 Reviews
  1. Georgene

    New Orleans

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Village needs to quit changing things. Been going to The Village since the original one on Airline Highway. Always my favorite restaurant in Baton Rouge. The famous bread we love was very cold and the new plating style for our dishes was inappropriate. Deal piccata was served in a bowl on top of the pasta that looked like soup because of the huge amount of sauce. The service was great but The Village you can do better! Shame on you for not continuing the wonderful tradition.

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  2. Corbett

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    57 reviews

    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the private room for a busienss dinner of ten (10) and the dining experience was excellent. Great menu and better service with a large win selection and menu. Perfect for our group.

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  3. Cody

    Shreveport

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding dining experience. Comfortable ambiance, extremely professional and accomodating wait staff, and very reasonable prices! Well done Mr. Freeze, you are a gentleman and a scholar.

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  4. Elizabeth

    Baton Rouge

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had a wonderful Valentine's dinner at The Little Village. The food, ambiance, and service was perfect and our server was fabulous. 10/10—can't wait to go back for our next occasion.

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  5. Joe and Pat

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was really good the food the service the waiter would definitely recommend the little village downtown.

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  6. CoreyD

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time all around Service excellent Price (special ) a little high

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  7. Mindy

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently delicious! Always a great experience and wonderful service.

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  8. Santana

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Romantic ambience and decor, perfect for date night. You must order the bread, it’s so good! The service was great but the Alfredo sauce could use more seasoning.

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  9. Charles

    VIP

    Shreveport

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Food was amazing and server was very professional

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  10. Don

    Baton Rouge

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Little Village and done there regularly. Tonight was New Year's Eve and the restaurant was especially crowded and noisy, but beautifully decorated for the Holidays. The food was good, as always. But sad to say, the server we had was terrible! She could not keep our orders straight and asked repeatedly what we had ordered. When questioned about menu items, she didn't know the answers. Thankfully, when we made the manger aware of our dissatisfaction, he stepped in and took over serving us. He comped out drinks and even threw in an extra dessert. He was gracious and efficient and saved the evening!

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The Little Village - Downtown is rated 4.6 stars by 1288 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for The Little Village - Downtown

447 Third St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Archie Greathouse
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