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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
22:30
Booked 71 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood 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 10:30–14:30 Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30
  • 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
  • Area
    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 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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

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

Appetizers

  • Steak TartareUS$18.00

    pickled carrots, sesame, cured egg yolk & lavash

    • Ricotta DumplingsUS$15.00

      hen of the woods, sherry & grana padano

      • Local GreensUS$13.00

        marcona almonds, radishes & buttermilk dressing

        • Blue Crab BeignetsUS$21.00

          malt vinegar aïoli

          • Citrus Glazed Pork BellyUS$19.00

            spicy cucumbers, carrots, kimchi & fried peanuts

            • Apple & Celeriac SaladUS$14.00

              miti bleu, toasted pecans & white wine vinaigrette

              Sides & Such

              • Roasted BroccoliUS$11.00

                chili flakes & bagna cauda

                • Baked MacaroniUS$13.00

                  pecorino pepato & cornbread crumbs

                  • Fried Green TomatoesUS$13.00

                    burrata, country ham & oregano

                    • Pickle JarUS$10.00

                      daily assortment

                      • Stone Ground GritsUS$7.00

                        butter, sea salt & chives

                        • Hand Cut FriesUS$6.00

                          sea salt, chives & aioli

                          • White Bean Cassoulet US$13.00

                            confit pork shoulder & breadcrumbs

                            Entrees

                            • LPG CheeseburgerUS$22.00

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

                              • Turtle BologneseUS$37.00

                                tagliatelle, sherry, parsley & fried soft boiled egg

                                • Braised Beef Short RibUS$40.00

                                  goat cheese polenta, brussels sprouts & butternut squash

                                  • Shellfish StewUS$39.00

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

                                    • Pan Roasted Chicken BreastUS$43.00

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

                                      • Panéed RabbitUS$38.00

                                        spaetzle, wilted greens, turnip puree & sauce grenobloise

                                        • Gulf Shrimp & GritsUS$30.00

                                          roasted shiitake mushrooms, smoked bacon & thyme

                                          • Pan Roasted Strip LoinUS$50.00

                                            anna potatoes, heirloom carrots, bone marrow butter & bordelaise

                                            • Heritage Pork TenderloinUS$38.00

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

                                              Last updated: 7 November 2024

                                              What 5,846 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
                                              • 4.4Value

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                                              Review summary

                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                              La Petite Grocery charms with its "amazing food and wait staff," offering an array of exceptional dishes like the "best shrimp and grits" and "crab beignets." Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive" service and the inviting atmosphere. A "must visit" in New Orleans, it consistently delivers memorable dining experiences.

                                              5,846 Reviews

                                              1. Johnathan

                                                New Orleans

                                                2 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                2 reviews

                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Probably the single best food experience I've ever had in NOLA. Bobby Margot is an absolute magician at running this restaurant the restaurant business is definitely his calling. Our waitress was AMAZING, so sorry I forgot her name. But she was GREAT. Will def be back 100%

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                                              2. Lynn

                                                Baltimore

                                                5 reviews

                                                3.0

                                                5 reviews

                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                1. Overall 3
                                                2. Food 3
                                                3. Service 4
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                The food was solid, but not sure if it's worth the price. Appetizers were the stars of the show.

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                                              3. Concetta

                                                Indiana

                                                16 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                16 reviews

                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                Everything was delightful. I am so pleased I was finally able to dine there. The hardest part of the experience was making a selection of the exceptional menu. The crab beignets were remarkable and the beef short ribs over goat cheese polenta, sublime.

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                                              4. Cassandra

                                                Kansas City

                                                1 review

                                                5.0

                                                1 review

                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Great atmosphere, amazing waitstaff and delicious food. You must try the blue crab beignets and the cheeseburger. Also the rabbit was fantastic.

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                                              5. Alicia

                                                New York City

                                                36 reviews

                                                vip
                                                3.0

                                                36 reviews

                                                Dined 7 days ago

                                                1. Overall 3
                                                2. Food 4
                                                3. Service 2
                                                4. Ambience 2
                                                The name "La Petite" makes it sound like a quaint, charming, little restaurant. In fact, it is a bustling, fairly standard looking place, there was no real ambience. Everything was fine, but we felt rushed and sort of chilly. Like "here's your food, now get on with it." The food came very quickly and was just placed in front of us somewhat brusquely, no "enjoy" or such. The crab beignets were delicious, and are the main reason for a visit, though I wish our waitperson had mentioned they come 3 to an order. The tortoise bolognese was also very good, as was the rabbit. There was just something quite off-putting by the entire waitstaff and overall lack of charm to the place. (Perhaps they are not well-treated?) We were in and out of there in about 75 minutes, not quite the leisurely dinner we were anticipating. As a NYC resident, I'm accustomed to restaurants that tell you there's a time limit, 90 minutes being the average, and I appreciate a restaurant's need to turn the tables over as quickly as possible. There were plenty of open tables at La Petite Grocery, and no line at the door. We will not be back.

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                                              6. Maribeth

                                                Louisville

                                                29 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                29 reviews

                                                Dined on 8 December 2024

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Great experience! Service, recommendations on food and drink were excellent! Fabulous evening dining experience!

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                                              7. Scott

                                                New Orleans

                                                1 review

                                                5.0

                                                1 review

                                                Dined on 6 December 2024

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                I’ve never had less than a great meal and experience here. One of the best restaurants in Uptown NO

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                                              8. Santiago

                                                New Orleans

                                                1 review

                                                5.0

                                                1 review

                                                Dined on 6 December 2024

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                We had a wondergul experience. The place looks local with a french vintage atmosphere. The price is a bit high for the rations, but I think the food deserves it. Everygthing we ordered was perfectly cooked and every little detail in the recepeices made the difference, it was all delicious. They have also a large menu for wines, bourbouns, whiskeys and other drinks. We were celebrating my wife birthday, and the waitress and the staff were very nice with us, we'll repeat for sure.

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                                              9. stephanie

                                                Mobile

                                                1 review

                                                5.0

                                                1 review

                                                Dined on 4 December 2024

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                The roast chicken was perfection. Pair it with the Vetliver for a delicious meal!

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                                              10. Wineanddineme

                                                New Orleans

                                                14 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                14 reviews

                                                Dined on 1 December 2024

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Wonderful brunch! We had a party of 6 and the food, ambiance, and service were all 12/10

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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 5846 OpenTable diners.

                                              Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                              Make a booking

                                              2 people
                                              22:30
                                              Booked 71 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
                                              • Area
                                                Garden District
                                              • Hours of Operation
                                                Brunch Sun 10:30–14:30 Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30
                                              • 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, Takeaway, 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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