The Little Village - Downtown

Name: The Little Village - Downtown
Address: 447 Third St., Baton Rouge, LA, United States, 70802
Telephone: (225) 218-6685
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (1293)

$31 to $50

Italian

447 Third St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
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
Website
http://www.littlevillagebr.com/
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

Location
447 Third St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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

Featured in

Beef Manicotti$12.00
Homemade crepes, Little Village Sauce
Toasted Ravioli$10.00
Toasted ricotta cheese filled ravioli, marinara
Roasted Artichoke Bottoms$15.00
Jumbo lump crab
Shrimp Ernie$12.00
With Creole remoulade
Stuffed Artichoke$16.00
Meyer lemon sauce, grated Romano
Louisiana Seafood Arancine$13.00
Roasted tomato cream
Beef Arancine$12.00
Homemade red gravy
Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms$12.00
Stuffed with local seafood, lemon butter
Crisp Fried Calamari$14.00
Spicy marinara
Fried Green Tomatoes$16.00
Jumbo lump crab meat, hollandaise
Seared Ahi Tuna$18.00
Wasabi aioli, sweet soy sauce reduction
Fried Burrata$10.00
Fresh Italian cow milk cheese, Marinara, pesto
Fried Deviled Eggs$10.00
Housemade yolk stuffing, chopped bacon, scallions
Village Bread
You have to get the Bread
- Half Loaf$6.00
- Whole Loaf$10.00

Soup & Gumbo

Seafood Gumbo
- Cup$7.50
- Bowl$15.00
Lobster Bisque
- Cup$7.50
- Bowl$15.00

Salads

Our salad dressings are all homemade with the freshest herbs and ingredients. House Dressing: creamy Gorgonzola Italian with black and green olives. Caesar: traditional oil-based Caesar with homemade croutons. Sensation: olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, lemon juice and Romano cheese. Honey Mustard, Creamy Sweet Onion Vinaigrette

The Caprese$12.00
Fresh Mozzarella, sweet basil, Roma tomatoes drizzled with aged balsamic vinegar
Village Seafood Salad$21.00
Jumbo lump crab meat, Gulf shrimp, Maine lobster, Creole tomatoes, cucumbers red onions – your choice of dressing
Avocado Salad$12.00
Creole tomatoes, red onion, avocado
The Cipolla Salad$17.00
Boiled, fried or grilled Gulf shrimp. Creamy Sweet Onion Vinaigrette, Creole tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions
The Blue Wedge$9.00
Jumbo iceberg wedge, housemade Roquefort dressing, cherry tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese
Large Traditional Salad$16.00
Caesar, Village House, Sensation. Boiled or grilled Gulf shrimp, or grilled chicken
Ahi Grade Sliced Tuna$19.00
Key lime ginger vinaigrette, wasabi/soy glaze
Grilled North Atlantic Salmon$19.00
Arrow leaf spinach, Mandarin oranges, Creole tomatoes, roasted pecans
Crawfish Salad$17.00
Fried Crawfish Tails, Honey Mustard, Spinach

Pasta

All pastas are served with a side salad with your choice of dressing. Penne pasta may be substituted for fettuccine or spaghetti

Fettuccine Alfredo$17.00
- Add Chicken$21.00
- Add Shrimp$23.00
- Jumbo Lump Crab$25.00
Baked Lasagna$17.00
Fresh mozzarella and Village Red Sauce
Eggplant Parmigiana$18.00
Homemade marinara and spaghetti
Angel Hair Pasta Pomodoro$16.00
Linguini & Clams$22.00
Little neck clams, olive oil, white wine, herbs and spices
Village Meatballs & Spaghetti$18.00
Italian Sausage & Spaghetti$18.00
Beef Florentine Cannelloni$20.00
Seafood Cannelloni$23.00
Shrimp & Lobster Cream$23.00
Jumbo shrimp, Maine lobster, penne pasta
Louisiana Seafood Medley$25.00
Shrimp, crawfish tails, jumbo lump crab, lobster, fettuccine pasta, sweet basil, lobster cream

Poultry

Served with Potato or Vegetable of the day, and a side salad. Pasta sides are available upon request. Additional charge may apply. Please ask your server

Alla Parmigiana$18.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Village Red Sauce
Grilled Limone$18.00
Lemon butter
Marsala$20.00
Mushrooms, Marsala demi-glace
Piccatta$20.00
Fresh capers, lemon butter

Veal Styles

Served with Potato or Vegetable of the day, and a side salad. Pasta sides are available upon request. Additional charge may apply. Please ask your server

Alla Parmigiana$23.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Village Red Sauce
Sorrentino$30.00
Eggplant & veal, sherry marinara, mozzeralla
Marsala$28.00
Sautéed mushrooms, Marsala wine demi-glace
Piccatta$28.00
Veal Cutlets, fresh capers, lemon butter fresh lemon juice
Village Milanese$29.00
Gulf shrimp, artichoke hearts, Meyer lemon
Osso Bucco$41.00
Veal shank cooked slow in herbs & spice for 5 hours
Bruccialuna$29.00
Veal cutlet stuffed with Italian bread crumbs, Prosciutto, pine nuts then slow cooked, Village Red Sauce

Usda Prime Steaks

Served with Potato or Vegetable of the day, and a side salad. Pasta sides are available upon request. Additional charge may apply. Please ask your server

9 Oz. Center Cut Filet Mignon$37.00
14 Oz. Bone-in Veal Chop$42.00
14 Oz. Ribeye Steak$39.00

Seafood

Served with Potato or Vegetable of the day, and a side salad. Pasta sides are available upon request. Additional charge may apply. Please ask your server

Fish Meuniere$23.00
Dusted in flour, pan sautéed, lemon butter sauce
Fish Almondine$23.00
Dusted in flour, sautéed, toasted almonds, brown butter
Soft Shell Crab Tuscany$32.00
Jumbo lump crab, Louisiana crawfish Tuscany sauce
Fish Limone$23.00
Seasoned and grilled, lemon butter sauce
Seafood Stuffed Fish$26.00
Oven roasted, stuffed with our seafood stuffing
Eggplant Seafood Napoleon$29.00
Seafood stuffing, lobster cream, fried crawfish tails
Village Jumbo Fried Shrimp$26.00
Creole remoulade
Garlic Shrimp Scampi$26.00
Roasted garlic, white wine, lemon butter

Toppers

Sautéed Shrimp$9.00
Jumbo Lump Crab$14.00
Grilled Red Onions$4.00
Crawfish Monica$10.00
Fiery Shrimp Hot Sauce$14.00
Asian flair
Hollandaise$4.00
Bearnaise$4.00
Mushrooms & Roasted Garlic$7.00

A La Carte

Steamed Broccoli$4.00
Vegetable of the Day$4.00
Asparagus au Gratin$7.00
Scalloped Potatoes$6.00
Baked Mac & Cheese with Lobster$12.00
Italian Sausage$5.00
Pasta Side$5.00
Meatball$5.00
Fried Eggplant Stack$10.00
Marinara sauce Romano cheese
Jumbo Baked Potato$6.00
Fully loaded

Beverages

Soft Drinks and Iced Tea

$2.75

Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Dr. Pepper
Lemonade
Raspberry Sweet Tea

What 1,293 people are saying

The Little Village - Downtown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Baton Rouge / Lafayette
Kid-friendly
Baton Rouge / Lafayette
Innovative
Baton Rouge
Innovative
Baton Rouge
Healthy
Baton Rouge
Great for fine wines
Baton Rouge
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Little Village - Downtown offers a charming atmosphere perfect for date nights, with "excellent food and service." Many diners rave about the "wonderful service" and consistently "great experience." Highlights include the famous bread, seafood dishes, and attentive staff. However, some patrons note recent menu changes and service issues, indicating room for improvement.

1,293 Reviews

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Ann
Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the crème brûlée for dessert and my spouse had bread pudding which was in a unique serving bowl. We both had delicious salads and the yummy bread.
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Andrew VIP
Baton Rouge / Lafayette28 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
As long-time regulars of Little Village Downtown, it pains us to write this. This restaurant has been a go-to spot for us—reliably good food, an inviting atmosphere, and somewhere we proudly brought out-of-town guests on their first night in Baton Rouge. Unfortunately, the recent changes they’ve made are not just disappointing—they’re baffling, tone-deaf, and frankly insulting to loyal customers. To begin, the menu has undergone a total overhaul. While change is inevitable, this one feels poorly thought out. The new layout is hard to navigate, descriptions of dishes have been completely removed (so you’re forced to guess or pepper your server with questions), and the once-elegant presentation has been replaced by low-quality menus that cheapen the dining experience. It no longer feels like an upscale restaurant—despite the fact that the prices suggest otherwise. And speaking of prices: the increases are staggering. A full loaf of garlic bread is now $16. Want a small side of marinara sauce with that? Add another $4.50. Yes, you read that right—over $20 for bread and sauce. These are items that are not expensive to make, and this pricing feels like price gouging, plain and simple. When we expressed our concern to management, we were met with defensiveness and a dismissive explanation that it’s "market price." With all due respect, that’s nonsense. It’s bread and tomato sauce, not truffle risotto. Even more disappointing is the removal of favorite dishes from the menu—long-time staples that many of us came specifically to enjoy. Menus evolve, yes, but this change felt like a wholesale erasure of what made Little Village special. We approached management, hoping to offer constructive feedback, but were met with what felt like defensive energy—as if they were anticipating complaints and ready for a fight. That tells us everything we need to know about how these changes are being received by others.
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Bill
New Orleans / Louisiana11 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Ordered veal piccata. Got chicken. My wife had finished by the time I got the meal I ordered. When server was clearing the table, part of my wife’s salad fell on my slacks. I was raised at the original Village. No comperison. Just a faded memory of a much better restaurant.
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Julien n Philippe VIP
Baton Rouge / Lafayette9 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Brought my BFF to birthday dinner here by recommendation of another friend. Was extremely disappointed with this dining experience. Got the highly recommended Bread in half size which was pretty good. Ordered Beef Arancini as appetizer and it ended up being a Large Meatball with tomato sauce. (No Arborio rice & diced seasonings just a few capers spotted in the ground meat) Ordered the Fish Almandine @ $28 only to be informed it would be tilapia (Cheapest fish you can buy) and if I wanted Redfish it would be additional cost so, I agreed to the preferred redfish. Arrived and fish tasted of being fried in oil that was overused and the fish was dark brown finish to support what it tasted like. Served on a bed of bland steamed broccoli which appears to have been a frozen product. The BFF suddenly received a Birthday chocolate mousse but other guest had never been offered a dessert menu so had nothing until asking which once other desert came birthday person had finished. Basically the only food item that was good was the bread. As for the Fish the additional amount was $10 more!!!! Tipped waitress 20% as she had nothing to do with the food quality even though she did poorly with the dessert option. Respectfully will not be returning to this establishment nor recommending it to anyone. - Truly sad as this restaurant has been around for some years and could be as good as it once was.
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Ed VIP
Orlando / Central Florida East51 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Table for 7. Food was good. Service was a little off but everything worked out.
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kristy
New Orleans / Louisiana17 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The steak special (butterflied with seafood stuffing) was very impressive. The eggplant napoleon was good as well. Of course, order the bread! I also loved the crème brûlée dessert. I’ve been to The Little Village several times and it’s always great! My parents really enjoyed their first time there as they live in a small town with no great restaurants.. this was definitely a treat!
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Durel
New Orleans / Louisiana23 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bar service on this night was extremely slow. Order dinks and bread. Bread was delivered promptly but was hard and crispy which is not usual. Should have asked for another. Waiter took order. Still no drinks. Food was delivered at the same time as the drinks. Maybe a second bartender could solve this. New menu has no description of the items being ordered. Could spend a half hour going over the menu with the waiter.
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Brandon
New Orleans / Louisiana1 review
1.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Restaurant was dead. 30 mins to see a waitress, 1 1/2 hrs to get food, “striped bass” taste like it was sitting on the dock in China for three weeks, they cooked my wife’s steak wrong TWICE, waitress was wrong about vegetable of the day…..bread was good! Horrible experience. We will NOT go back!
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Wes
Cincinnati / Dayton11 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was excellent as always. Never disappoints!!!!
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Nancy VIP
New Orleans / Louisiana8 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This was a very disappointing experience. I made this reservation at least six weeks in advance of our graduation celebration We were seated in the bar at a high top table.. My husband spoke with the maitre d He was told that nothing could be done and we could not be moved There’s no excuse for this. There was a table available inside the dining room where our waitress could have served us not be moved. No other people were seated in the bar area. Our waitress was excellent, but the maitre d was unresponsive to our request We should not have been I’m a white tablecloth restaurant and been seated I’m the bar. Our reservation was made far in advance. There is no excuse why this happened.
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The Little Village - Downtown is rated 4.4 stars by 1293 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 6 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

Website
http://www.littlevillagebr.com/
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

The Little Village - Downtown

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

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Appetizers

Beef Manicotti$12.00

Toasted Ravioli$10.00

Roasted Artichoke Bottoms$15.00

Shrimp Ernie$12.00

Stuffed Artichoke$16.00

Louisiana Seafood Arancine$13.00

Beef Arancine$12.00

Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms$12.00

Crisp Fried Calamari$14.00

Fried Green Tomatoes$16.00

Seared Ahi Tuna$18.00

Fried Burrata$10.00

Fried Deviled Eggs$10.00

Village Bread

Soup & Gumbo

Seafood Gumbo

Lobster Bisque

Salads

The Caprese$12.00

Village Seafood Salad$21.00

Avocado Salad$12.00

The Cipolla Salad$17.00

The Blue Wedge$9.00

Large Traditional Salad$16.00

Ahi Grade Sliced Tuna$19.00

Grilled North Atlantic Salmon$19.00

Crawfish Salad$17.00

Pasta

Fettuccine Alfredo$17.00

Baked Lasagna$17.00

Eggplant Parmigiana$18.00

Angel Hair Pasta Pomodoro$16.00

Linguini & Clams$22.00

Village Meatballs & Spaghetti$18.00

Italian Sausage & Spaghetti$18.00

Beef Florentine Cannelloni$20.00

Seafood Cannelloni$23.00

Shrimp & Lobster Cream$23.00

Louisiana Seafood Medley$25.00

Poultry

Alla Parmigiana$18.00

Grilled Limone$18.00

Marsala$20.00

Piccatta$20.00

Veal Styles

Alla Parmigiana$23.00

Sorrentino$30.00

Marsala$28.00

Piccatta$28.00

Village Milanese$29.00

Osso Bucco$41.00

Bruccialuna$29.00

Usda Prime Steaks

9 Oz. Center Cut Filet Mignon$37.00

14 Oz. Bone-in Veal Chop$42.00

14 Oz. Ribeye Steak$39.00

Seafood

Fish Meuniere$23.00

Fish Almondine$23.00

Soft Shell Crab Tuscany$32.00

Fish Limone$23.00

Seafood Stuffed Fish$26.00

Eggplant Seafood Napoleon$29.00

Village Jumbo Fried Shrimp$26.00

Garlic Shrimp Scampi$26.00

Toppers

Sautéed Shrimp$9.00

Jumbo Lump Crab$14.00

Grilled Red Onions$4.00

Crawfish Monica$10.00

Fiery Shrimp Hot Sauce$14.00

Hollandaise$4.00

Bearnaise$4.00