The Little Village - Downtown Restaurant - Baton Rouge, LA

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The Little Village - Downtown

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Address:
447 Third St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70801

Neighborhood:
Baton Rouge

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Cuisine:
Italian

Price: $31 to $50

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The Little Village - Downtown Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.littlevillagebr.com
Email: littlevillageairlineGM@yahoo.com
Phone: (225) 218-6685
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Italian, Contemporary American, Creole / Cajun / Southern
Executive Chef: Stuart Woodman
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
Catering: We specialize in wedding rehearsals and corporate lunches and dinners. We offer custom six course sit down dinners as well as gorgeous buffets with carving stations and of course you can order right off of our menu that offer daily specials. We can also cater your every need at your residence, office or off site facility.
Private Party Facilities: Private rooms are available in the heart of downtown, next to the river. Perfect for office parties, rehearsal dinners and holiday events. Buffet-style meals, heavy hors d’oeuvres or sit-down meals ordered from the menu are available. The restaurant accommodates private parties for 30 people (sit-down dinner) and 60 people standing. However, for larger parties of up to 200, we also host parties in the nearby Kress Gallery which can accommodate catering functions up to 200 people.
Private Party Contact: Laila Britos (225) 218-6685

Getting there

Cross Street: Main St.
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.
Parking: Street Parking
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.

A word from The Little Village - Downtown

A modern take on the original Village restaurant (established in 1947), our reputation is for serving Baton Rouge’s finest Italian, Prime Beef, Maine Lobster, Veal and fresh Gulf seafood. The Downtown location features daily specials, a full bar and can accommodate private parties for up to fifty.… We also have space for up to 15 guests in our bar area where dinner is also served.Continued

The Little Village - Downtown

4.4

240 $31 to $50 restaurant

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Diners' Choice WinnerBaton Rouge
Diners' Choice WinnerItalian
Diners' Choice WinnerMost Booked 1000-Point Tables

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173 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

173 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion(112)
romantic(95)
notable wine list(66)

fit for foodies(63)
good for groups(55)
neighborhood gem(46)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (173)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

One of the best meals. Bread

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Dined on 04/13/2012

2010

Dined on 04/13/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"One of the best meals. Bread was unbelievable."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Sophisticated Dining

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Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Great food and great service. Dress is casual, but the food and atmosphere are sophisticated, making for an upscale dining experience in a relaxed Southern city. Crayfish cakes (like crabcakes) were delicious. Chicken Parmesan was some of the best I've had. Portions are good size. Will definitely go back."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The Best of the Best

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Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We enjoyed our dining experience at the Little Village. We grew up in Baton Rouge but have lived in New Orleans for 43 years. It was like going back to our high school years and eating at the Village on Airline Highway. We love to go back to our roots. The food was delicious and there was something on the menu for everyone. The Veal Marsala was the best I have tasted. Everyone was very friendly and polite. I would put the food and menu and service and presentation up against the best of the best in New Orleans. We plan to go back to the Little Village on our next visit to our hometown."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very good food! Entree portion

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Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Very good food! Entree portion much smaller than described, however. I was told that the portion of fish would be about the same as the "Fish Almondine." In actuality, it was about a third the size of the almondine."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Great!/Disappointing

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2009

Dined on 04/07/2012

2009

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"My wife's veal dish was fabulous. I've not been to the restaurant in a couple of years and I remembered their unbelievable red sauce. I went for the pedestrian meatballs and spaghetti as a result. Meatball: great! Red sauce: weak; perhaps the pasta didn't drain well enough and diluted the sauce. I'll be back; it could have just been a bad plating. This is a great restaurant and I am happy to support it especially the downtown location. We've walked in a couple of times on weekends and couldn't get in so it's popularity is obvious; reservations in advance are a must on weekends."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The server was attentive to

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Dined on 04/04/2012

2012

Dined on 04/04/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The server was attentive to detail. Only one short span of time where the lunch crowd hit all at once and it took a few minutes to get back to us. Fantastic food selection at lunch and the special was very good."

Dined on 04/04/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent service and food!

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Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Excellent service and food! Our favorite downtown spot."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Always enjoy dinner at The

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Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

"Always enjoy dinner at The Little Village-Downtown!! It seems to get better every time we go!"

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Don't get the Sea Bass Special

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Dined on 04/08/2012

2010

Dined on 04/08/2012

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Most of our group of 10 got the Sea Bass Special. It was just not that good - and was the consensus of everyone who got it. I hated that because this was the first time for 8 of the people in our group of 10. Mario was an incredible server tho. But the food was not up to par this time for us."