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La Petite Grocery, New Orleans, LA
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La Petite Grocery

$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Come dine in this beautifully restored Uptown restaurant on Magazine Street and enjoy James Beard Award Winning Chef Justin Devillier's contemporary Louisiana Cuisine.

The La Petite Grocery name pays homage to the history of its home, a building that’s stood for more than a century. The original structure was built in the late 1800s and called the Central Tea, Coffee and Butter Depot. In 1908, a fire devastated the space and it was transformed into a full service grocery store. Later it was most notably a fine foods and butcher shop, VonderHaar’s Fine Foods until 1982. When La Petite Grocery opened in March of 2004, they similarly aspired to provide the neighborhood with exotic teas, locally roasted coffee, and fresh produce. By doing this, we hope to provide a dining experience that evokes nostalgia of old New Orleans. Reservations are preferred.

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Executive chef: Joseph Tiedmann

From the OpenTable editors: Head to this charming restaurant inside a historic building for exceptional New Orleans staples from James Beard Award-winning chef Justin Devillier. That means you'll find some of the best blue crab beignets in town and a rich turtle bolognese with a soft-boiled egg, both of which pair well with classic cocktails like an old fashioned. Brunch is a highlight here, too—an order of the creamy buttermilk biscuits and gravy is the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Creole / Cajun / Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (504) 891-3377
  • Website
    http://www.lapetitegrocery.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    The La Petite Grocery team is available for Off-Site Catering and we specialize in intimate dinner parties hosted in the comfort of your home. Email michelle@lapetitegrocery.com for more info on planning your event.
  • Private party facilities
    LPG is available for Private Functions by renting out the restaurant. Our historic building is a beautiful setting for Rehearsal Dinners, Wedding Receptions, Bridal Luncheons, Company Dinners & more. We offer a customized experience, sure to make your special occasion memorable. Email michelle@lapetitegrocery.com for info on planning your event.
  • Location
    4238 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
  • Neighborhood
    Garden District
  • Cross street
    General Pershing
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    The St. Charles Ave. Streetcar is a short walk to the restaurant.There are Magazine Street bus stops located one block away.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Sun-Thu 5pm - 9:30p; Fri-Sat 5p - 10:30p

Appetizers

  • Steak Tartare$18.00

    pickled carrots, sesame, cured egg yolk & lavash

    • Ricotta Dumplings$15.00

      hen of the woods, sherry & grana padano

      • Local Green Salad$13.00

        marcona almonds, radishes & buttermilk dressing

        • Blue Crab Beignets$21.00

          malt vinegar aïoli

          • Citrus Glazed Pork Belly$19.00

            spicy cucumbers, carrots, kimchi & fried peanuts

            • Bitter Green Salad $16.00

              LA strawberries, fennel, goat cheese & banyuls vinaigrette

              • Chicken & Andouille Gumbo$16.00

                collard greens & popcorn rice

                Sides & Such

                • Roasted Broccoli$11.00

                  chili flakes & bagna cauda

                  • Baked Macaroni$13.00

                    pecorino pepato & cornbread crumbs

                    • Fried Green Tomatoes$13.00

                      burrata, country ham & oregano

                      • Pickle Jar$10.00

                        daily assortment

                        • Stone Ground Grits$7.00

                          butter, sea salt & chives

                          • Hand Cut Fries$6.00

                            sea salt, chives & aioli

                            • White Bean Cassoulet $13.00

                              confit pork shoulder & breadcrumbs

                              Entrees

                              • LPG Cheeseburger$22.00

                                house pickles, onion marmalade, arugula, whole grain mustard, aïoli, gruyère & hand cut fries

                                • Turtle Bolognese$37.00

                                  tagliatelle, sherry, parsley & fried soft boiled egg

                                  • Braised Beef Short Rib$40.00

                                    goat cheese polenta, brussels sprouts & butternut squash

                                    • Shellfish Stew$39.00

                                      gulf shrimp, blue crab, littleneck clams collard green & ciabatta

                                      • Pan Roasted Chicken Breast$43.00

                                        braised leeks, pancetta, preserved mushrooms, fingerling potatoes & green garlic jus

                                        • Panéed Rabbit$38.00

                                          spaetzle, wilted greens, turnip puree & sauce grenobloise

                                          • Gulf Shrimp & Grits$30.00

                                            roasted shiitake mushrooms, smoked bacon & thyme

                                            • Pan Roasted Strip Loin$50.00

                                              anna potatoes, heirloom carrots, bone marrow butter & bordelaise

                                              • Heritage Pork Tenderloin$38.00

                                                roasted cabbage, hen of the woods, sweet potato puree & blackberry jus

                                                Last updated: February 13, 2025

                                                What 5,916 people are saying

                                                Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                4.8
                                                4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                • 4.8Food
                                                • 4.7Service
                                                • 4.7Ambience
                                                • 4.5Value

                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                Loved For

                                                • New Orleans / Louisiana

                                                  Most Booked

                                                • New Orleans

                                                  Most Booked

                                                Review summary

                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                La Petite Grocery in New Orleans offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing choices" and "exceptional service." Known for its "gorgeous" architecture and "perfect New Orleans vibe," the restaurant excels in dishes like "blue crab beignets" and "turtle bolognese." Despite occasional noise levels, the ambiance remains inviting, making it a "favorite neighborhood restaurant."

                                                5,916 Reviews

                                                1. Marie

                                                  VIP

                                                  Chicago

                                                  20 reviews

                                                  4.0

                                                  20 reviews

                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                  2. Food 4
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  Overall really 41/2. Server (Rainy) excellent, food very good. Made a great sharing experience

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                                                2. Glenn

                                                  New Orleans

                                                  3 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  3 reviews

                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  The service was impeccable. Our group of 6 for brunch ordered varied items from the menu and every one was wonderful from appetizer cocktails and crab beignets to entrees waffles and crab/ brie open face sandwich. Most enjoyable Sunday brunch

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                                                3. Lucas

                                                  VIP

                                                  Los Angeles

                                                  2 reviews

                                                  2.0

                                                  2 reviews

                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                  1. Overall 2
                                                  2. Food 2
                                                  3. Service 3
                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                  Really sub par food. The blue crab beignets were pretty great, but everything else was just not. The gumbo was flavorless and the beef short rib was dry and needed a knife. I was very dispointed

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                                                4. Si-Han

                                                  VIP

                                                  San Francisco

                                                  56 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  56 reviews

                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Great food, creative cooking and the crab beignets are still to die for.

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                                                5. Christopher

                                                  Dallas

                                                  4 reviews

                                                  4.0

                                                  4 reviews

                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  Delicious food in a fun atmosphere. Cocktails were delicious.

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                                                6. Giancarlo

                                                  Washington DC

                                                  1 review

                                                  5.0

                                                  1 review

                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  It was the best gumbo I've ever had. The pasta, short ribs, and chicken were excellent. The restaurant was cozy and provided great service. However, it is very expensive.

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                                                7. Phil

                                                  VIP

                                                  San Antonio

                                                  22 reviews

                                                  4.0

                                                  22 reviews

                                                  Dined 5 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                  2. Food 4
                                                  3. Service 3
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  Great dinner overall. Our second time here and glad to be back. Delicious food, especially blue crab ‘beignets’. The restaurant can get a little loud with larger tables.

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                                                8. Amanda

                                                  VIP

                                                  New York City

                                                  12 reviews

                                                  4.0

                                                  12 reviews

                                                  Dined 5 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                  It is very loud in the dinning room. Service and food was wonderful!

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                                                9. Bruce

                                                  New Orleans

                                                  1 review

                                                  4.0

                                                  1 review

                                                  Dined on February 9, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                  2. Food 4
                                                  3. Service 3
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  We were at the door and ready for our reservation and the door was still locked and they weren't ready for us. We waited outside until the staff was prepared for us. We had five people in two separate parties. We asked if we could combine our parties and were told we could not and accepted that; however, the table that was next to us that seated five plus was empty without reservation until we left! Otherwise, the food was very good, and we had a very good waiter.

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                                                10. Anna

                                                  Richmond

                                                  1 review

                                                  5.0

                                                  1 review

                                                  Dined on February 9, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Loved this place! Food was amazing, service was great and the resturant atmosphere was delightful! The CRAB BEIGNETS are a must!

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                                                FAQs

                                                La Petite Grocery offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 891-3377.

                                                La Petite Grocery is rated 4.8 stars by 5916 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 58 times today

                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                Google Map for La Petite Grocery

                                                4238 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115

                                                Additional information

                                                • Cross street
                                                  General Pershing
                                                • Neighborhood
                                                  Garden District
                                                • Hours of operation
                                                  Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
                                                • Price
                                                  $31 to $50
                                                • Cuisines
                                                  French, Creole / Cajun / Southern
                                                • Dining style
                                                  Casual Elegant
                                                • Dress code
                                                  Business Casual
                                                • Parking details
                                                  Street Parking
                                                • Public transit
                                                  The St. Charles Ave. Streetcar is a short walk to the restaurant.There are Magazine Street bus stops located one block away.
                                                • Payment options
                                                  AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                • Additional
                                                  Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                • Website
                                                  http://www.lapetitegrocery.com/
                                                • Phone number
                                                  (504) 891-3377
                                                • Catering
                                                  The La Petite Grocery team is available for Off-Site Catering and we specialize in intimate dinner parties hosted in the comfort of your home. Email michelle@lapetitegrocery.com for more info on planning your event.
                                                • Private party facilities
                                                  LPG is available for Private Functions by renting out the restaurant. Our historic building is a beautiful setting for Rehearsal Dinners, Wedding Receptions, Bridal Luncheons, Company Dinners & more. We offer a customized experience, sure to make your special occasion memorable. Email michelle@lapetitegrocery.com for info on planning your event.

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