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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

4.5 (1288)
$31 to $50
Italian
447 Third St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 11 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
  • 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
  • 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 1,288 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Innovative

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Great for fine wines

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Great for scenic views

  • Baton Rouge

    Innovative

  • Baton Rouge

    Healthy

  • Baton Rouge

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Little Village - Downtown offers a charming ambiance, "great food and atmosphere," and an "excellent presentation." Many patrons rave about the "amazing" service and the must-try bread. While some experienced service mishaps, the restaurant remains a beloved spot for its delightful Italian dishes and romantic setting, perfect for special occasions.
1,288 Reviews
  1. Brandon

    New Orleans1 review

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Wes

    Cincinnati11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was excellent as always. Never disappoints!!!!

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  3. Nancy VIP

    New Orleans7 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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  4. Roxanne VIP

    Las Vegas9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is scrumptious and our server was very good and attentive.

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  5. Jacob

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing and the staff was amazing and courteous

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  6. Sharon

    Denver / Colorado8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. We will come back when in town

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  7. Jo

    Seattle3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been to The Little Village several times and we were truly disappointed at our recent visit. When we approached the hostess stand, we were the only ones there and yet it took the hostess a solid 2 minutes to acknowledge us (she definitely saw us). The food was underseasoned and not the quality we remembered. We will be finding a new special occasion restaurant

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Charles VIP

    New Orleans2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Started with the hostess advising our reserved table would not be available for a few minutes. In the meantime, folks were leaving the rest unhappy with the service. We sat 15 minutes late. Our server was overwhelmed. The food ultimately was good. The server got orders wrong on 3 different occasions. We chalked it up to being very busy on a Tuesday night where the restaurant did not expect the volume. But.our review applies to the service recieved.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. SandyD

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Made a reservation for a TABLE for two. We were seated on a bench style seat between other diners. This is the second time that we have been seated in this spot. It is too close to other diners and nearly impossible to carry on a conversation with the person you are dining with. We asked the hostess for a different table and were promptly told there were no other options. There were empty regular tables available- but were told they were for other customers. Several tables remained empty throughout our entire meal. Our server was “meh,” She was difficult to hear above the crowd and had to be reminded of several things throughout the meal. The food was ok. Steak was not prepared correctly- ordered medium and it was bloody. The Little Village was once a favorite spot of ours to dine. Not so much anymore. Better service, better food, better ambiance can be found on other BR restaurants. *Hostess borderlined on just being plain rude. Did not try to accommodate our request in the least.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Celeste

    Mississippi1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The decor and setting was lovely and perfect for our date night. The food was delicious.

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The Little Village - Downtown is rated 4.5 stars by 1288 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 11 times today
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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
  • 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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