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The Little Village - Downtown, Baton Rouge, LA

The Little Village - Downtown

4.6
4.6
1289 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 12 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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
  • Area
    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 1,289 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 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 delights with "wonderful service" and "delicious food". Known for its "great ambiance" and standout Village Bread, guests relish its "romantic" atmosphere. Frequent visitors appreciate its consistency, declaring it a "favorite restaurant" for special occasions. The attentive staff and memorable experiences make it a must-visit in Baton Rouge.

1,289 Reviews
  1. Joey

    Hawaii7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quite place, excellent choices for all people to select from. Great service

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  2. Georgene

    New Orleans8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    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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  3. Corbett VIP

    Los Angeles57 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 February 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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  4. Cody

    Shreveport1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 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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  5. Elizabeth

    Baton Rouge2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 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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  6. Joe and Pat

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 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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  7. CoreyD

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 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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  8. Mindy

    New Orleans4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 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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  9. Santana

    New Orleans2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 February 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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  10. Charles VIP

    Shreveport5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 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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The Little Village - Downtown is rated 4.6 stars by 1289 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for The Little Village - Downtown

447 Third St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Main St.
  • Area
    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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