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The Little Village - Downtown, Baton Rouge, LA
The Little Village - Downtown, Baton Rouge, LA
The Little Village - Downtown, Baton Rouge, LA
The Little Village - Downtown, Baton Rouge, LA
The Little Village - Downtown, Baton Rouge, LA

The Little Village - Downtown

4.2
4.2
1201 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 17 times today

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
  • Private party contact
    Phil Brennan: (225) 218-6685
  • Neighborhood
    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 1,201 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

1,201 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Three sisters and two husbands had a wonderful evening supper post Thanksgiving Thursday. The atmosphere was boisterous and happy yet we could hear each other during our conversations. The food and service were excellent and the staff smiling and friendly. The food was “ just enough” and satisfying. We’ve been there many times over the years and it never disappoints.

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  2. TroyD

    Dallas

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic, have not been here in a long time. Still as good as remembered. Bread still incredible.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service2ambience5
    our server forgot a few things and we received our salads before our appetizer, and received our app when our dinners came out. mine was barely warm and my husband waited so long before red pepper flakes came out that i was finished with my meal before my husband started eating. sauce was very good though!!

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  4. Badvillage2

    New Orleans

    12 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    The food was not good. Everything was over cooked and several entrees were sent back.

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  5. GenieH

    Palm Springs

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Megan did a wonderful job serving us. We enjoy the delicious Village bread. Look forward to another visit in November.

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  6. Adrienne

    Baltimore

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    This has historically been one of my favorite restaurants ever - and I travel all over Europe he country. Maybe they had an off night to not get five stars from me. Not the right amount of dressing on the salad. Noise level off. Music not quite right. Wine list could use a LOT of work!!!! And WOW was the price is the sea bass extreme for their special last night. But I’ll keep trying. Have always loved this place and it’s a staple in the market. Gotta get the bread with the tapenade - don’t miss that - I don’t care if you don’t do carbs, you gotta have it!!!

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  7. JeffR

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our service was great . Food was delicious. Drinks were great.

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  8. AmosW

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great food but music was way too loud and interfered with conversation

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  9. DesmondS

    Baton Rouge

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The bread is really good. The spaghetti and italian sausage is really good. Only iffy thing is like a lot of restaurant they season on the cautionary side so if you're one who is into heavy zip in their food, just beware you will be adding salt and pepper to your meal once it arrives. This place had the first salad I completely ate in decades. Service and atmosphere was great. Probably not everyone's weekly date night destination price wise but you do get your money's worth for it to be that special occasion date night.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    I used to love Little Village, but haven’t been in many years. My first time back in years and probably my last. The service was HORRIBLE, I literally couldn’t wait to get out of my chair and leave. Unable to get wine to enjoy with our dinner because the bar was so backed up. The food was okay, cold and in desperate need of some seasoning. Sad to see how this place has gone down, much better Italian anywhere else in Baton Rouge and much better places if you’re looking to stay downtown.

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  11. CherylS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Filet was perfectly fine and served with rosemary mashed potatoes. A perfect match. The parmesan bread was very good but way too large of a serving for one. Restaurant was within walking distance from my downtown hotel. I will definitely try them again next time I am in town.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous. I can’t come to Baton Rouge & not eat here!

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  13. BillinBR

    Chicago

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A wonderful dinner. Great service, great food. They have mastered the feel of the great big city restaurant.... the servers were not interrupting, but were available, the courses arrived in a casually timely manner, and, the music was in the background which allowed wonderful dinner conversation at each table without bleeding over into other tables.

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  14. NoelBR

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2021

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had a great dinner with the family. Village bread keeps us coming back. Staff was wonderful.

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  15. grandmother

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2020

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    A very good restaurant Not perfect but fits most requirements!

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  16. Greg

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Very nice - great spot for a date or drinks with friends

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  17. JacobC

    New Orleans

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Met old friends there and the meal was most enjoyable. Food was absolutely terrific and everyone enjoyed their selection.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always delicious!

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  19. DonaldL

    New Orleans

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was great and the food was amazing, as usual. It was a perfect experience for our son’s birthday celebration.

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  21. MelissaW

    New Orleans

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2020

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    I have ordered the steak palermo many times; however at this visit, my steak palermo was sitting in a 1/2 an inch of olive oil, which made it almost impossible to consume. I had to move the steak to another plate. Not sure what happened, but this is not the typical experience I have had with The Little Village. The steak palermo is not cheap, so getting something sub-par is not acceptable.

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  22. JandJ

    Mobile

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We’ve made several trips to Baton Rouge. But this was first to include a stop at the little village. We certainly regret not getting there sooner. Few blocks north of other restaurants downtown but well worth the steps to get the most amazing Italian food we’ve had in some time. Everything was fantastic from apps to desserts. Garlic bread is a must. Service was great as was bar. We will certainly be back.

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  23. DarleneL

    Baton Rouge

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We enjoy this place. This is our favorite to go to during the Spanish Town parade. Bread is delicious !

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing!!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2020

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great spot. But need to go back to white table cloths on tables. It’s a premium restaurant. The vinyl table tops are cheesy.

    1 person found this helpful

  26. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrate husbands birthday! The food is fantastic!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love eating here! The food is always amazing. And the service is always excellent!

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  28. JobiP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wow! We loved everything we ate. We will definitely be back for more in the future!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Valentine’s Date

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is always excellent as well as the service. We enjoyed it very much

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  31. DeeL

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great. We had reservations and we were taken right in. Waiter was awesome and very knowledgeable. I found it to be a little noisy taking away from some of the ambience of the elegant place

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  32. CoilaLSU

    New Orleans

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Little Village never disappoints. We got engaged there 12 Valentine’s Days ago and we had a great dinner for Valentine’s 2020! Village Bread, martinis, wine, short rib, and fish were all excellent!

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  33. KarenL

    Jackson Hole

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the daily lunch special and it was delicious! We went for Valentine’s Day. Everything was great!

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  34. Bern

    Orlando

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always awesome. Best Italian anywhere

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  35. ErnestS

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and wait staff fantastic! Everyone was very pleasant and the customers very poised.

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  36. ShelleyS

    New Orleans

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Veal ever & best atmosphere in Bston Rouge - always a great experience

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  37. RichardM

    Houston

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Ashland (Ashlyn?) was very attentive and conscientious. As always, the meal was great.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff was awesome and very knowledgeable. Food is delicious. A very nice place to have an anniversary dinner.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite restaurants. The food is wonderful and the atmosphere is even better. Service is perfection.

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  40. ShaneR

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. Food is second to none. Waiter was wonderful. Only exception was he brought me Diet Coke instead of regular

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FAQs

The Little Village - Downtown is rated 4.2 stars by 1201 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 17 times today
Google Map for The Little Village - Downtown

447 Third St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Main St.
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • Private party contact
    Phil Brennan: (225) 218-6685
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