I was on a serious hunt for GREAT gumbo in New Orleans. And my first stop would be at a much-praised Uptown spot on Magazine Street, La Petite Grocery. I'd previously sampled great bites from Chef/Owner Justin Devillier (2016 James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: South) at a guest dinner in Charleston, as well as from Exec Chef Joseph Tiedmann at a Farm Dinner in West Palm Beach. But this was my first visit to "the mother ship", housed in a historic century-old building. I decided to start with the Fried Gulf Oysters - Sofrito Purée, Chowchow & Pickled Sweet Peppers, and was glad I did. There's no shortage of oyster dishes in NOLA, and this was a big winner. Next up, when in the South, why not order Fried Green Tomatoes - Burrata, Country Ham & Oregano? Another terrific plate, perhaps the best FGT dish I've had! Finally, my "target dish" arrived, the Shrimp & Okra Gumbo with Andouille, Collard Greens & Popcorn Rice. Really, really good. Very dark roux, as I like, and with plenty of seafood flavor, but more depth as well. Definitely one of the best gumbos I've ever enjoyed. I was happy to visit La Petite Grocery at lunch, where they offer up the full menu available for dinner too, of course. Highly recommended, and I can't wait to return to try much much more. read more

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Well started off great then just sizzled out. The tropical flip was a refreshing island oasis for the tongue, perfect to start with. The fried goat was great and savory almost like marrow. Wish the cheese was a little crunchier on outside for some contrast but enjoyed. The rabbit was almost tasteless. The mildest I've had and even the batter lacked flavor. Disappointing. All the accompaniments had all the flavor and were good. Especially the schnitzel noodles. The chocolate tart was a miss. Not like a Twix as someone mentioned. Almost impossible to stick your spoon through and I work out. Seriously shouldn't have to struggle that much. Needs a more flavorful crust, less caramel and more chocolate. They should rename this to caramel tart. The bday ice cream was fantastic and probably saved them from a 3 star review from me so I didn't have to leave on a negative note. The espresso wand was caked with milk froth which should never be. They did clean it but makes me think they don't clean after each pull. Should never see that. read more

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Beautiful restaurant. Great for date night or dinner with friends. Intimate setting. Great service. Food was delicious. Don't be afraid to try the turtle bolognese. It tastes like regular bolognese. I like the egg, great addition to the dish. Blue crab beignets only comes with 3 in the serving and it's small but it's worth it. It taste soooo good. I'm so glad I got to try this restaurant. Put this place on your list to try!! read more

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My wife and I went to La Petite for our wedding anniversary and I am glad we went. The wait staff, the food and the ambience were all excellent. We ordered the chicken Milanese and the braised pork cheek pasta. The restaurant was running a special so we also were able to order an appetizer and dessert with our meals. I had the grilled shrimp and creamed corn tart and my wife ordered the salad special and a chocolate cake. Everything was delicious! Thank you La Petite. read more

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Excellent service and a surprise find for us with this spot. I had lunch and came right at opening. Small line but plenty of seating that went quick. The staff was so nice to give a small bite on the house as we waited in between a dish. Everything was flavorful. I especially love the crab beignets that were creamy and not fishy at all. The grits were a little on the saltier side for my liking but otherwise very good with a smokey flavor to the sauce. The today special for dessert was a banana foster cream puff sort of option that was also wonderful to have. So light and not overly sweet. read more

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This is my third visit to Le Petit grocery, I went first in 2014, again in 2018, and most recently in 2026. I've always left feeling a little disappointed. I want to love this place, it has such an amazing aesthetic and is very cute. But ultimately the food just isn't living up to the façade. I have never left feeling very enthusiastic about the meal. read more

I have been looking forward to this for far too long, and probably overemphasized the importance of the meal. Anyway, I ate here 12-13 years ago when I was a tourist. 5 stars, but it was after I had seen Anthony Bourdain there. I ordered the same meal he had. I also had a $20 bourbon. Anyway, this time..different story. Came in for lunch (in Jan 26), so, not busy. I was seated at the window. It was a chilly day, and was colder next to the window, but..ok. Decided on 2 apps: Stone Ground Grits... and a Baguette, with herb butter. Both, great tasting. The grits, very hearty. Was a bit lacking in salt, and I like pepper in it also. Waiting to flag down a server to ask for salt and pepper (why isnt it on the table?) left the grits for a few minutes, so it got cold. I prefer the baguette to be cut through completely. Don't want to tear it. THE ENTREE: The special, the fish sandwich sounded good, but I was set on the LPG cheeseburger. My server asked if everything on the burger was OK. I said yes. When the burger came out there was no knife to cut it, so another wait while the burger got cold. The burger as it's on the menu is a little wet to pick up and eat as a burger. I got 2 bites before it fell apart. I cut up and ate the rest with fork and knife. With the brown mustard and arugula, a little vinegary and bitter. The bottom bun was just wet, so I left it alone with the mustard on it. Disappointed in the burger, fries were just ok. Service was slow for the amount of customers, and salt and pepper should be on the table. Re-examine the wetness of the burger. I really was hoping it would be great. read more

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This place has been a little New Orleans gem for a long time now. Come to find out my SO had never been here so I suggested that as an option for her birthday lunch. The vibe is very old New Orleans fancy restaurant. Someplace you'd take a client for a working lunch that kinda thing. Our waitress was very nice and knowledgeable about the menu. They asked for allergies and dietary restrictions, which was nice as my SO has a shrimp allergy. Started out with the blue crab beignets the were so creamy and fluffy definitely recommend as a light starter. Next we split the mussels the sauce had so much flavor and we got an extra ciabatta slice so we could both have our own to dip. For my main I've always gotten the burger. It has been a good many years since I've been and the burger was everything I remembered. read more

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La Petite Grocery was recommended to me by locals. The inside is super charming & quaint - feels like a homey bistro. Service was great. We ordered some specials off the menu including the pumpkin bisque and gnocchi appetizer, both of which were amazing. The crab beignets were the best thing I've had in a while. I could eat 12 of these - seriously. For mains, i opted for the duck breast which was off the special menu. While the duck was cooked perfectly, the portion was super small for the $50 price. There was just 2 slices of the duck breast. Also tried the rabbit dish - which to our surprise just tasted like a chicken cutlet. The burger had too much mustard on it, and my dad is a fan of mustard. Did not recommend. Fries were 10/10, chefs kiss. Shrimp and grits were great though. I'd recommend for a nice dinner date or client lunch, but beware since portions are SUPER small (see photos). read more

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My wife and I went for our anniversary. The restaurant was recommended by several relatives and friends. My wife and I were very disappointed. Our waitress was not helpful or friendly. Secondly, several people recommended for me to get the hamburger. I asked for it to be cooked medium. It came out rare! There was even blood coming out of the middle. The manager came by and asked if I can get a re-cooked again. The second one came out medium rare, and not medium. It was one of the worst hamburger experiences I ever had in my life! Although my old-fashioned, creamy beignets and broccoli were very good, the restaurant experience was very poor. read more

This is the kind of place where you go for that special occasion or splurge meal. The place was pretty informal, the service good enough but the food was good but not the kid of meal where you'd say afterwards, what a great meal we had there. Again, not bad not fair-good but also not excellent and for sure we both walked away after the meal saying that as good as it was, it was not worth what we paid for it. NOLA has no shortage of really terrific places to splurge but this one is not on my list of those. read more

This place has vestiges of a four star place, but overall for the average consumer, I have to give 3. Everything that the staff does is a 5 star. It was all perfect, from hostess to bar staff to the cooks; especially the cooks. They cooked the rabbit I had to perfection. My issue is with the people in charge. The prices are too high and the portions are two small. 40 dollars gets essentially two paper thin rabbit cutlets. They were tasty, but not only too small, but way too pricey. I've never liked capers before this, but they made it work for me. The restaurant itself is beautiful and had a since atmosphere. This is just a place where the markup is ridiculous. If you have a lot of disposable income you will not feel as opinionated as me, but I try to review for the common person, and this place is just okay for us. read more

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Very disappointed. Food is well below average. We got the ricotta dumplings (4/10), French baguette (6/10), the Burger (4/10), and shrimp and grits (2/10). Burger had no taste and the shrimp and grits tasted citrusy and fruity, which is not what I look for in shrimp and grits. I could barely finish the meal because the taste was so bad. I finished because the bill was $124. I will say the dessert (butterscotch pudding (8/10) was delicious, and the service was great and super friendly and the ambience was excellent as well., but the taste of the food was one of the worst I have had in a while. Maybe we got the wrong things, but we got a lot. Please change the recipe of the shrimp and grits. I will not be returning. read more

La Petite Grocery - Shrimp and grits and the LPG Burger. - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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A long overdue review on my part! But oh my this place is incredible! We came here on July 4th weekend with a large party for a joint birthday celebration. Everything was absolutely perfect. The blue crab beignets were so good that we ordered some to take with us for our driver! Service was top notch from the moment we walked in the door until we left the restaurant. Our waitress (kicking myself as I cannot remember her name) was absolutely lovely and catered to us perfectly throughout our visit. She was knowledgeable of the menu and specials, answered questions we had easily and overall took excellent care of us. Would absolutely come back and recommend to a friend! read more

Servers were attentive but not pushy. The beignets were divine! It was very cute inside. read more

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I had an amazing lunch at La Petite Grocery with my friends Julie H. and Ivy P., who suggested the restaurant. Ivy's spent a lot of time in New Orleans and said this was one of her favorite spots, and I appreciate that it got us out of the Central Business District and French Quarter, where I spent the rest of my trip. The place was remarkably charming, on a corner of Magazine Street, and we were able to walk in without a reservation at around 1:00 on a Friday. The dining room was serene and pretty, with some fancy light fixtures and drapery but an overall comfortable, homey atmosphere. Service was great, friendly and helpful. I had a small hangover, but treated myself to one modest cocktail. I got the Makin' Groceries, and it was superb, a sort of summery Pimm's Cup-style highball with Los Siete Misterios mezcal, tequila, Combier, amaro, strawberry balsamic shrub, citrus, and bitters. A nice hair of the dog quantity of booze and some refreshing tartness from that shrub. The food was absolutely delicious. I guess the chef is a James Beard winner, and he deserves whatever acclaim he's received. The menu felt innovative, contemporary, and sophisticated, but also specific to the region. Very little overlap with similarly positioned restaurants in New York or Los Angeles. La Petite Grocery is known for its blue crab beignets, and these were exceptional: deep-fried golden beignets filled with sweet crab meat and served with lemon and malt vinegar aioli. We had one apiece and could have done with one to five more orders. I also loved the steak tartare, flavorful and silky, with pickled carrots, sesame, and cured egg yolk, served with microgreens and a side of sesame lavash. We ordered a couple of the day's specials, including the ramp and basil arancini. These were lovely, crusty rice balls, served with arugula salad, roasted tomato vinaigrette, pecorino romano, and delicate ribbons of country ham. I was less sold on the savory bread pudding, which came with roasted maitake mushrooms and sunny side up egg. Not bad, just a bit heavy and one-note, the only weak link in an otherwise outstanding meal. We finished strong with the LPG Cheeseburger, which divided quite well three ways. This was a beautiful burger, with a rich, meaty patty, house pickles, onion marmalade, arugula, whole grain mustard, aioli, and gruyère, accompanied by crispy hand-cut fries. Fried green tomatoes made an excellent bonus side, served with burrata. This was a wonderful meal, which we followed with a warm but idyllic long walk down Magazine Street. If I lived even remotely nearby, I'd book La Petite Grocery for my next dinner out. I might have to wait a few years, but I plan to bring my husband whenever we're both in New Orleans. read more

Charming restaurant in a gorgeous old building, great service and some absolutely delicious dishes. Don't miss the stellar crab beignets. Truly, these are worth returning for all by themselves. Light and and delicate with amazing flavor. Order more than you think you need (3 to an order). I was greedy and ate 2 instead of halving the last one with my dinner partner. The grits are another surprising standout. Wonderfully cooked and so flavorful. Last, don't miss the pickle jar, filled with a variety of house made fermented veggies that brighten up the whole meal. For entrees, the seafood bowl was pretty spectacular with lots of liquid to mop up with toasted bread. I wasn't a huge fan of the celeriac salad (a bit one note and missing texture) and surprisingly, the mushroom gnocchi. The texture of the gnocchi was outstanding, really well made. Something about the sauce wasn't appealing to me, though. It lacked seasoning and maybe the wine/liquor or whatever wasn't fully cooked out. I don't know, but I was disappointed as I adore mushrooms. Overall, a very successful dinner and I would certainly return. read more

I decided that I wanted to do my birthday lunch at La Petite Grocery this year since it's been on my list of places to try for years. I'm glad we had a reservation because it quickly filled up inside. We decided to start with the blue crab beignets they were fabulous but you only get 3 per order so plan how many orders you need accordingly. We also got the special starter of mussels with charred ciabatta bread and omg I could have used a basket of bread to get up all the sauce it was so good. For my main dish I got the paneed rabbit. I've never had rabbit before and it was similar to chicken. The sauce and purée were delicious and pair well with the crunchy rabbit. Since it was my birthday they brought out a scoop of blackberry basil sorbet with a candle in it. I'd love to go back for dinner sometime. read more

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Thrilled that we decided to celebrate my husband's birthday here! It was an absolutely amazing meal and experience from beginning to end. As is our habit, we shared several plates, starting with the pillows of heaven aka ricotta dumplings. Light, airy and delightful with an amazing mushroom sauce. Next, we tried the crab beignets, which again were so very light and delicious! No filler. Just lots of crab! We moved on to one of the evening's specials, roasted carrots served with farro, olives and a bit of kale. WOW! The mouth feel alone made it a worthy dish! We finished with the shrimp and okra gumbo, which was so unbelievably rich and flavorful with the perfect amount of spice! Our only complaint, if you can even call it that, was we shouldn't have ended with the gumbo. It just didn't feel quite right. Combined with spot-on service, a great seat by the front windows, and a scoop of ice cream with a candle for my husband, it was an absolutely wonderful evening! Highly recommend! read more

Went to La Petite Grocery to celebrate my partner's birthday and our first day in New Orleans. We were looking forward to our reservation give the high reviews and their James Beard award, and while the meal, service and ambiance was nice... there was not much that felt special from other $$$ American restaurants that would justify the price for me, especially with the plethora of amazing food on Magazine Street. The service was professional and the drinks were good (albeit pricey but not unexpected). The best thing we ordered were the blue crab beignets, which were flavorful and indulgent. For entrees we ordered the braised short rib and turtle bolognese. Both were good-- short rib was tender and flavorful, and turtle bolognese was well seasoned and pasta was al dente, but also tasted as if it wasn't boiled in salty enough water so a little bland. The white beans side had flavor but was also on the drier side. One thing that bothered me slightly was that I put birthday as the special event we were celebrating, and the hostess even mentioned it at the door. However the waitress never said anything about it, and when we ordered dessert, there was no candle or anything special. I don't expect the dessert to be comped (and it was not) but if the staff does not care about special events then they shouldn't ask for the information. Overall though we had an enjoyable time and enjoyed the food, but probably would not return given the other options in the area. read more

La Petite Grocery - Braised Beef Short Rib, white beans, turtle bolognese - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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The menu is fantastic. Recommend going with a group to order multiple plates. The portions of the small plates are good for sharing but the real winner of the night were the Blue Crab Beignets.. I'll forever be dreaming of them. We ordered it for appetizers and then ordered more for our dessert. It's an absolute must!! Ambience is cute, date night friendly or group dinner. The staff was super friendly. read more

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I can't say enough good things about this place. It's my favorite uptown restaurant. Their restaurant week menu was surely the best in town. Service is always warm and attentive. The creole tomato soup has ruined me for tomato soup for life, the fusilli was an excellent entree, and my husband had the perfectly prepared fish. The only time I don't order chocolate for dessert is when I come to LPG because the butterscotch pudding is life changing. My husband had the special sorbet which was creamy and delicious! read more

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Excellent savory beignets! Special was a blue crab beignet that was light and crispy with lots of filling. The rabbit was an excellent choice. It was lightly batter and serviced with veggies and a purée. Sat at the bar and were served quickly. Great alternative to sit down service. Inside is upscale and classy. Great lunch spot. read more

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Day 2 in New Orleans, dinner at La Petite Grocery. Hubs had a Manhattan and I spied JULIUS' DEMISE on the menu, Rum, Chili Liqueur, Tempus Fugit Cacao, Mango, Coconut, Allspice, Lemon & Orange. Such a lovely seasonal cocktail. We had a hard time selecting and ended up going with a selection of small plates, poached shrimp with cucumber gazpacho, butternut squash shellfish bisque and greens with the signature buttermilk herb dressing. We followed with a braised beef sandwich that we split and perhaps our favorite, white bean cassoulet. Dessert was pumpkin cheesecake mousse with mulled wine sorbet. The dessert was the perfect taste of all things fall. read more

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Color me impressed. Everything about my dining experience was exceptional, from the cocktails, to the service, to even the dessert. My waitress, Bean, had excellent recommendations and didn't steer me wrong. She was friendly, warm and attentive. I had the shrimp and grits for my entree. The grits were perfectly fluffy in a light, lemony sauce. The mushrooms and bacon added a salty/umami kick to the dish. I typically don't get dessert, but the chocolate tart was described as being like a "Twix bar" and who can resist that? It was delicious, complete with the chocolate cookie crumbles that we all love. I would go back just for the dessert alone. All in all, an A+ experience. I will be back. read more

La Petite Grocery - Shrimp and grits - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I came to La Petite Grocery with high hopes, lured in by its James Beard credentials and tucked-away Garden District charm--and while there were definite highlights, the meal was a bit of a mixed bag. Ambiance & Service: The setting is lovely--refined yet cozy, like a well-kept neighborhood bistro. Being away from the tourist-heavy areas makes it even more appealing. I walked in right at opening (5:00 PM) with no reservation and was promptly seated. The staff was warm, attentive, and professional without hovering--just the way I like it. Drinks: I ordered an Old Fashioned, which was strong and well-made, but my only gripe? The ice quality. The cube was cloudy and melted unevenly, which quickly watered down the drink. Food: Blue Crab Beignets - One of their signature items, but honestly, I wasn't a fan. They were too bready, lacked balance, and tasted heavy and boring. Grateful they sell them by the piece--if you're curious, just try one. Sweet Corn Agnolotti (Special of the Day) - The filling had a subtle, creamy sweetness that was lovely on its own, but unfortunately the toppings overpowered the delicate flavor. A great idea, just poorly balanced. Paneed Rabbit - This was essentially a rabbit schnitzel served with grenobloise, wilted greens, and turnip purée. The meat was a bit dry, and the dish as a whole was overly acidic. More turnip purée might have helped mellow it out, but as-is, it felt unbalanced. Dessert (the star of the show): The chocolate cake was phenomenal. Two thick slabs of rich, moist sheet cake--one topped with silky chocolate cream, the other with chantilly cream and orange segments--served alongside two scoops of chicory ice cream. The combination of textures and flavors was stunning. This is what I'll come back for. Verdict: La Petite Grocery has an elegant setting, excellent service, and a few standout dishes (especially dessert). While not every item landed for me, it's still worth a visit, especially if you're nearby. Just skip the beignets and save room for dessert. read more

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We went here last October. We were there twice, it was that good. We had brunch, it was excellent. We also had a boozy four course lunch that was absolutely fabulous. The restaurant is beautiful, the vibe is amazing. I really can't recommend this place enough. A NOLA must. read more

La Petite Grocery - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The service at this place is amazing. They got everything that we needed and were so friendly. The food there is so amazing and our waitress was friendly and helped us out so much read more

I made a reservation one week before while I was still in my hometown. From start to end: the pickle jar, the tuna, the steak frites, and a gin and tonic. This place was marvelous. If you can get a reservation during golden hour and a seat by the window like we did, perfect timing would be 7pm, you will remember it forever. Parking was not an issue, just got with some time to park, c'mon now. If you want a great place to eat in NOLA, make a reservation here, the vibe is casual and classy. read more

La Petite Grocery - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Delicious food and drinks. We went for lunch and sat at the bar. The bartender was friendly, chatty, and made great drinks. The blue crab beignets and fried green tomatoes were so good, and I loved how they do an authentic French 75. read more

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What a special place. This lovely restaurant is in a great part of New Orleans. The experience and atmosphere was very peaceful and delicious. I had one of THE best burgers I've ever had. Top 5 for sure! My hubby had the rib tips, which were so tender and delish. We also had the crab beignets, a signature appetizer. Excellent! The gnocchi was also an amazing appetizer! So tasty and savory and the shrimp and grits., fabu! We visited the restaurant for my friend's birthday and were pleasantly surprised by a delicious dessert sorbet. They made an amazing whiskey based cocktail, Bee Hive and a mocktail , Tropical Flip. The staff was amazing, attentive and professional. A fantastic experience and meal! Thank you La Petite Grocery! read more

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Really good food. Waitress was a bit cold, but it was a busy time. The paneed rabbit was a bit disappointing and tasted like chicken. Blue crab beignets were my favorite along with steak tartare. Should probably dress up a little to go inside, otherwise you feel a little underdressed read more

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Ok, this place was amazing! It's a cozy fancy restaurant with some unique selections of food and drink. SERVICE: Everyone was super nice and friendly. We were seated right away (we had a reservation) and our server was attentive. FOOD: Outstanding. We tried a few appetizers (pork belly, Blue Crab Beignets, and fried green tomatoes) and I had their redfish feature for dinner. It was so tasty. As a drink I had the bee's knees (well a few of them) very yummy. Now, they do serve rabbit and turtle. I could not get myself to order it, but someone in our party had the turtle bolognese and said it was great. This will be a regular stop for me when I am visiting the New Orleans area. You should try them too!! read more

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Food is average. Portion is small, quality is so so. Service is awful, especially if you're with kids. Kids menu is also mediocre. The tried to create French like atmosphere, but failed. read more

Food overall was good, but service was amazing! We tried the famous blue crab beignets but I'd say they were a hard pass for me. Very small with little crab meat or flavor. The panned rabbit was delicious, though it was fried and that surprised me. The portion was smaller than I expected too but all components came together nicely. I can't remember our servers name, but she was great and really made our meal!!! read more

La Petite Grocery - Rabbit - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I enjoyed my culinary visit to La Petite Grocery, a corner historic place. I started with a fresh and light Summer Salad. Followed by skin-off snapper on a bed of bok Choi, turnip puree and black lentils, along with tarragon butter. The fish was lovingly seared to frame the fresh fish. It's amazing how the right cooking of food brings out delicate flavors. The tasty fish is grounded by the lentils and turnips. What a wonderful flavor profile. I finished my meal with the dessert special. Stewed apples with cake and pecans. Lilia was an attentive and helpful server. She recommended excellent items for my meal. The service here is excellent. read more

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On this occasion, my delayed birthday celebration and it put us in the smack dab of Restaurant Week. I delighted in the prefixe menu and ordered a specialty cocktail: the kentucky saint, the tomato salad, the chicken sandwich and the butterscotch pudding. Additionally bread was served and we also order the house pickles as we always do. My host, Jen L. went in another direction ordering a combo of the prefixe and regular menu. The service was fantastic, the food delicious and ambience soothing. At the end of the service I was treated to an extra treat, that made me completely giggly and giddy. One of my favorites in the city because they always have bold specials that keep us returning again and again. If you have a sweet tooth, definitely save room for the pudding, it's so yummy. read more

La Petite Grocery - The most delicious complimentary birthday treat. I'm smiled like every childhood birthday before this one. - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great food, great service, great ambiance. 5 stars all around. Favorite bites were the goat cheese polenta that came with the short ribs, the ricotta dumplings (the sauce is heaven), and the bread pudding dessert. Incredible. read more

La Petite Grocery - Braised Beef Short Rib - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Came here last night for my birthday. Everything was wonderful from the food to the service. Truly had a great time and will be back. First time trying rabbit and it was delicious, highly recommend that dish. read more

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Everything was SO delicious! Food came out so quickly, all workers were very nice, 10/10 amazing read more

La Petite Grocery - Mussels - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana