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The Little Village - Downtown, Baton Rouge, LA

The Little Village - Downtown

4.5
4.5
1289 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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
  • 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 1,289 people are saying

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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Great for fine wines

  • Baton Rouge

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Little Village - Downtown offers "great food and atmosphere" with a "classic and comfortable vibe." Its renowned village bread is a must-try. While service generally impresses, occasional lapses occur. The restaurant's ambiance is lively, though it can get noisy. The lasagna and eggplant dishes are particularly delightful, making it a local favorite.

1,289 Reviews
  1. Cody

    Shreveport

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding dining experience. Comfortable ambiance, extremely professional and accomodating wait staff, and very reasonable prices! Well done Mr. Freeze, you are a gentleman and a scholar.

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  2. Elizabeth

    Baton Rouge

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had a wonderful Valentine's dinner at The Little Village. The food, ambiance, and service was perfect and our server was fabulous. 10/10—can't wait to go back for our next occasion.

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  3. Joe and Pat

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was really good the food the service the waiter would definitely recommend the little village downtown.

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  4. CoreyD

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time all around Service excellent Price (special ) a little high

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  5. Mindy

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently delicious! Always a great experience and wonderful service.

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  6. Santana

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Romantic ambience and decor, perfect for date night. You must order the bread, it’s so good! The service was great but the Alfredo sauce could use more seasoning.

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  7. Charles

    VIP

    Shreveport

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Food was amazing and server was very professional

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  8. Don

    Baton Rouge

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Little Village and done there regularly. Tonight was New Year's Eve and the restaurant was especially crowded and noisy, but beautifully decorated for the Holidays. The food was good, as always. But sad to say, the server we had was terrible! She could not keep our orders straight and asked repeatedly what we had ordered. When questioned about menu items, she didn't know the answers. Thankfully, when we made the manger aware of our dissatisfaction, he stepped in and took over serving us. He comped out drinks and even threw in an extra dessert. He was gracious and efficient and saved the evening!

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  9. Tiffany

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our experience overall was unanticipated. We were all very excited to visit Little Village Downtown for our annual family New Year’s Eve dinner and we were left with disappointment. Unfortunately, the entire experience revolved around the service we received. We sat for 30 minutes before we placed an order, drinks went unfilled, our appetizer bread came out cold. The sea bass special was unimpressive and lacked taste. However, the lasagna and eggplant were delightful. We will think twice before returning.

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  10. SL

    Baton Rouge

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It's always a highlight whenever I get the chance to take my family to Little Village Downtown! My favorite in the city.

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FAQs

The Little Village - Downtown is rated 4.5 stars by 1289 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 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
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