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La Petite Grocery

4.7
4.7
5254 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
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.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 44 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    French, Creole / Cajun / Southern

  • Hours of Operation

    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Thu–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

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive Chef

    Joseph Tiedmann

  • 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.<br /><br />Please call the restaurant for more information or email michelle@lapetitegrocery.com.

  • 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.

  • Private party contact

    Mia Freiberger-Devillier: (504) 891-3377

  • Neighbourhood

    Garden District

  • Cross Street

    General Pershing

  • Parking Details

    Street Parking

  • Public Transit

    The St. Charles Ave. Streetcar is a short walk to the restaurant.<br /><br />There are also Magazine Street bus stops located one block away.<br /><br />

  • 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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What 5,254 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. Keith

    New Orleans

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came for our anniversary and did not disappoint. Great service, food was superb, and the restaurant is quant.
  2. JPW76

    Fort Lauderdale

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fantastic meal! Good and service were both outstanding! Will certainly be back next time I am in town.
  3. christopherS

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Place was amazing, food, service, drinks all topnotch!
  4. MollyT

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything we ordered—from starters to entrees to desserts—was excellent. The blue crab beignets are divine. In fact, one of our party wished he had ordered 5 plates of the as starters!
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food2service3ambience1
    Fine dining server for 12 years. I saw the awards the establishment received. Value was expected; no problem there. The blue crab beignets were fantastic, as was the cauliflower soup (even in 83°weather.) Unfortunately, the rest of the food was a bit underwhelming. The music selection was loud and wasn't cohesive/consistent with the rest of the experience. I'd like to give it another shot, but as a visitor, first impressions are imperative.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and service. Ambience was great and wine by glass well selected.
  7. KPNicols

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My husband and I celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary at La Petite Grocery. We have zero regrets! The staff were so friendly and helpful. We got there a bit early and the sat us early with no problem. They even brought us a complementary glass of champagne. The food was a 10 out 10. We loved ricotta dumplings. Honestly, everything we ate was delicious. I highly recommend this place.
  8. ErinC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Our food was terrible. So much salt. The fish was an inedible piece—tough and unable to cut through it. We left still hungry, the only thing we could actually eat was the bread and butter. Will not be going back, and would not recommend to anyone.
  9. Rich

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was the best meal in New Orleans for us. They accommodated my girlfriend’s allium sensitivity with skill and without making us feel guilty. The server was excellent and the food was memorable. We want to go back. The Chocolate Chess Pie is stuck in my memory. The smoky pecans were perfect.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic restaurant and amazing food. I highly recommend!!!
  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Third time’s the charm. Everything is great, cocktails are hard to beat. I’ve had the burger, bolognese, and this time I had the Steak Frites special. Blue Crab beignets are the best appetizer in town. You can never go wrong with this place.
  12. KerenB

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were greeted with welcome hospitality and a willingness by our host to notify us and move us inside if/when two spots at the bar opened. She delivered on her promise and did so with grace. The bartender was also highly socially skilled and a great mixologist. Food was very impressive. We will be back on every New Orleans visit.
  13. JonathanR

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    La Petite Grocery is always a winner, but this was the first time I've been to brunch there. It was absolutely outstanding. Creative menu, and the food was extremely well executed.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food was amazing as was service. A bit loud, but not over the top.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food so glad we went and waited to eat here
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a wonderful meal/experience we had here! From the crab beignets to the crawfish with beets, the seared scallops had an incredible sauce, the shrimp and grits was sensational, the salad tasted fresh from the garden, the cocktails were delicious and refreshing. The sorbet with strawberry/rose purée was decadent. The service was friendly and impeccable except that our risotto dumplings didn’t get served to us. We were so infatuated with everything else we didn’t even notice until the bill came that we never got them. They were promptly removed from our bill but sure would have liked to try them. It was a energetic, bustling atmosphere in a gorgeous setting. A great 60th birthday meal! I will go back every time I’m in New Orleans!
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went because we researched "The Best Thing I ever Ate : New Orleans"...those blue crab beignets are mind-blowing. Everything we had was beyond excellent. Will definitely be back.
  18. cherylr

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful setting. Very hospitable staff. Amazing food.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and atmosphere. Very enjoyable dinner
  20. MarsdenM

    New Orleans

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ours was a birthday celebration. La petite made it perfect.
  21. WRose

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Did not disappoint! Went here on a recomendation from a local acquaintence. The food, service and ambience hit just what we were looking for.
  22. DennisG

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Never disappoints. We had the exceptional Crab beignets .. Shrimp and grits .. A little heavy on the broth and shrimp could have been little larger, but awesome flavor. The rabbit was excellent. And the service as always is professional, knowledgeable and kind.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came to La Petite for Mother’s Day. We each had exceptional meals. We loved the crab beignets. Definitely get two orders.
  24. Chuck

    New Orleans

    75 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server Hannah really added to our entire experience. She was excellent!
  25. Ontsmomna

    Austin

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious! I have a hearing impairment so it was difficult to hear.
  26. MatthewG

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always. I had the rabbit and the beet/crawfish salad.
  27. bfhdines

    Los Angeles

    26 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    Food was tepid and watery. Two orders of shrimp and grits came out well before our colleague’s salad and Mac & cheese. Why not at least bring the salad with our shrimp & grits? And why was our food already so cooled off? Very disinterested server. Could have, and should have, asked about timing of the salad. We had to ask where the other food was; and the vacant place setting had been clocked. Oddly lacking all around from service to food. Canceled my upcoming dinner reservation and will not be back.
  28. SRFF

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great experience. The food was terrific. We enjoyed the Filet and the lamb chops. Service was exceptional!
  29. SKRN

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    We were underwhelmed. Server had a facade of hospitality but didn’t come through. She smiled a lot but didn’t deliver. I had lamb that was difficult to cut and chew because of gristle. I pointed it out and she made a half/ hearted offer to get me another, but didn’t acknowledge the evidence on my plate. That put me in an uncomfortable position so I demurred. It ruined the otherwise pleasant experience. What would have helped? Her saying “ oh my goodness; let’s get you something else.”
  30. KellyC

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect birthday evening with one of my besties, the macaroni was delish and the short rib is a must. Thank you 😊 we will be back
  31. MICHELE

    Kansas City

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    I went there because it was so highly thought of...except for the noise level. It wasn't the noise that was the problem...it was the completely uninspired food & wait staff. I didn't realize that ALL DAY Sunday was a brunch. I ordered the pan perdue. It was not. It was sandwich bread, NOT brioche. Cooked like french toast with some berries and chantilly cream thrown on top. Presentation poor, flavor ehhh. Wait staff were unhelpful, worried about the total bill and not even friendly. I asked for a suggestion with a drink/wine with my meal. The answer was the $24/glass wine, then followed with the 2nd most expensive. I asked specifically if this would complement the dish. It was so sour...with the sweet of the breakfast, I waited until I was finished to drink the glass. I will not return, and I would choose another establishment if I were you.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Warm and inviting Excellent service that is attentive and unintrusive Food is delicious, inventive takes on classics A staple of uptown dining representing what makes eating in NOLA great
  33. JessicaN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We had Blue Crab Beignets, the chicken and waffles, B.E.LT. and Crawfish Benedict. All the food was delicious. The portion sizes were generous and we all left very full.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Miami - Dade

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the moment we sat the service was excellent. Known for their blue crab beignet. What a treat! Everything was spot on.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Couldn’t have been a nicer experience. Home run. I cook for a living. Very impressive menu.
  36. nterrazone

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service. Food was excellent…had the dumplings, beignets and short ribs to start. Then had the cheeseburger, bolognese shrimp and grits, and chicken; all were delicious.
  37. tony

    London

    125 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    125 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best seafood stew I ever had. Perfectly cooked, subtle flavors, well presented. We will be back!
  38. mirandad

    Mobile

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic service,great food. Perfect spot for lunch
  39. LeahM

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and ambiance and possibly the best dessert I've ever had!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a delight! Service, food & ambiance never misses!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from La Petite Grocery using the Order Online button. La Petite Grocery also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 891-3377.

La Petite Grocery is rated 4.7 stars by 5254 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 p.m.


Booked 44 times today
Google Map for La Petite Grocery

4238 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    General Pershing

  • Neighbourhood

    Garden District

  • Hours of Operation

    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Thu–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

  • Cuisines

    French, Creole / Cajun / Southern

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Street Parking

  • Public Transit

    The St. Charles Ave. Streetcar is a short walk to the restaurant.There are also Magazine Street bus stops located one block away.

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Joseph Tiedmann

  • 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

  • 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.<br /><br />Please call the restaurant for more information or email michelle@lapetitegrocery.com.

  • 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.

  • Private party contact

    Mia Freiberger-Devillier: (504) 891-3377

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