This meal took forever because it was a busy and crowded Friday night, but the vibes were unmatched…read morefor hanging out and chatting for a couple of hours! The service was decent, and our waitress was lovely even while managing her chaotic, busy night. The specials did not disappoint; I would wait a million hours for this roasted garlic bread if I had to! The shrimp penne special was a creamy sauce with some greens and was really delicious! If you don't like garlic in your food I would avoid this spot! I would come back during a less busy time of the day.

A Baton Rouge classic that never disappoints!…read more This little Italian restaurant has been around for years, and it's easy to see why -- the food, atmosphere, and service are all consistently amazing. They recently expanded the patio area and it looks great! The heaters, fans, and sliding doors make it the perfect spot year-round, especially when the weather's nice. I usually end up ordering the same thing every time because it's just that good -- the veal and chicken piccata are both incredible. Everything always tastes fresh and full of flavor, and they make a really good martini too. The vibe is lively and fun, whether you're there for date night or dinner with friends. It's one of those places that just feels like home -- you can tell it's loved by regulars for a reason.

I heard about this place and saw some videos on TikTok. We decided to try it. All I can…read moreis.....amazing! This has to be the best burger in Baton Rouge! The fries and pork rinds were fantastic ! The staff is extremely friendly and the service is top notch! I love the idea of eating in the butcher shop! I can't wait to come back and try other menu items and the daily specials!

Iverstine is a great lunch spot in Baton Rouge…read more I am always on the lookout for new lunch spots. We often hit up the safe few and it's hard to get the team to venture out. I saw Iverstines in a YouTube clip and it looked intriguing. Apparently it's intriguing to lots of people because it was packed when we went. Despite the crowd, the wait was brief and the staff was friendly and keeping people moving. On our first visit we got sandwiches. The Cuban was a great choice. It was everything a Cuban should be. I would've liked more mustard but it was the best Cuban I've had in BR. Next trip we did a plate lunch. At the recommendation of a dude in line, I got the Tri tip. Solid choice. The green beans on the side were very good. In addition to the lunches, Iverstine is a full butcher. I will report back when I try some of their pre packed stuff. PS. They sell a hat with a piece of bacon on it that says Thiccccc. If anyone wants to get me that as a Christmas gift, I promise to change my profile photo to me in that hat.

Perfect candle-lit cozy date spot. From the moment I walked in to when I left, the staff was…read moreincredibly friendly. Service was very quick. They had a vegetarian menu - which had a variety of pasta options. In addition to the vegetarian menu, other items like salads on their regular menu are vegetarian as well. Their pasta is all homemade and it tasted amazing. I got the burrata salad, of which I requested beets be added to - delicious. Then the vegetarian baked ziti - of good size and definitely shareable, I ended up bringing a box home, also delicious. Their wine and cocktails list was pretty extensive as well. Ample free onsite parking. Whether you're looking for the perfect date night spot, girls nice dinner spot, or elevated family dinner - this is the place. 12/10!!!

Nino's 7512…read moreBluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 IG:Tonylameats My last Restaurant Week pick done RIGHT at Nino's! I started off with that melt in your mouth Caesar carpaccio (raw ribeye but make it fancy) and those crispy crab arancini with the rich smoked tomato hollandaise; straight flavor bombs. For the main, the squid ink spaghetti with shrimp + jalapeño pesto was DIFFERENT in the best way! And that veal milanese over red wine risotto? Crispy, tender, and packed with flavor every bite. Dessert sealed the deal! King Cake panna cotta with orange curd was smooth, creamy, and perfect for Mardi Gras season. Plus that mascarpone cheesecake was light, rich, and straight dangerous. $62 for this whole experience during Restaurant Week is a STEAL! If you haven't checked them out yet, add it to your foodie list! #TonyLaMeats #RestaurantWeekBR #BatonRougeEats #ninosbr #italianfood

Was in town for work and omg I think this was the best Mufaletta I've ever had! The crawfish bread…read morewas delish as well but the Mufaletta was amazing. Such a cute little spot too!

Food is good. Prices are way too high, and the lunch menu is a scam. $18.95 for 1/4 muffuletta…read moreand salad combo. A quarter muff is $9.95 on the regular menu so you think you'll get a nice size salad for the extra $9.00. No. It is the smallest side salad in the tiniest bowl ever. Everything else over priced as well. So disappointed.

My daughter and I came here for dinner one night and we had Lauren LaMonica as an our server and…read moreshe was absolutely amazing. We got bread and spaghetti and she was so knowledgeable about everything and very tentative. When I come back she will be my server next time for sure. Also the bread, bread pudding, caprese salad are always a must when visitnf

I have only had catering from The Little Village, but wanted to take my daughter out to celebrate…read moreso we decided to go try it out. When we walked in, it was very elegant. Soft lighting and subdued music gave it an intimate feel. We decided to do an assortment of appetizers and desserts so we could try more things. We opted for 4 appetizers, the famous bread, a cup of a soup and two desserts with cappuccinos to complete our meal. You do have to pay for bread here, but trust me, you're going to want to. We got some red sauce to go with it, but we both personally preferred the bread without it. Next we got a cup of lobster bisque. The flavor was good , and there was a surprising heat to it, which honestly made me want to keep eating it. For appetizers, we ordered the seared ahi tuna, the eggplant stacks, the toasted ravioli and the beef manicotti. However, they were out of the manicotti so Joel suggested the seafood stuffed mushrooms, and I'm glad he did! I'm not a big mushroom fan, but I gladly ate these and would order them again. My complaint is that there are only three ... and I was sharing them. For dessert, we got the crème brûlée and the Italian brownie cake. The crème brûlée was perfection and the brownie cake was deliciously rich and satisfying. There are so many dishes that we want to try that we can't wait to go back!

Stopped by Phil's Oyster Bar & Seafood and came away seriously impressed…read more The chargrilled oysters were excellent--rich, flavorful, and done exactly right. But the showstopper was the Fish Chalmette with speckled trout. Phenomenal dish. Perfectly prepared fish with an incredible crawfish cream sauce that made every bite better than the last. This is exactly the kind of classic Louisiana seafood spot you hope to find--great food, no gimmicks, just consistently outstanding dishes. Definitely a place I'll come back to.

This is my first time dining here and I truly enjoyed the experience. The Blueberry Lemon Drop…read moreMartini is absolutely divine The garnishment of fresh blueberries and pearl is a pretty finishing touch! It's Girley so I love it! I chose the New Orleans Style Garlic Butter & Spinach & Artichoke Chargrilled Oysters and they did not disappoint! The grilled bread was the amazing lagniappe. I also ordered the Shrimp & Artichoke Dip and it was served piping hot with homemade house fried tortilla chips. I devoured it and loved every bite. Last, but not least I enjoyed the Crawfish Spoonbread. It is a must-try! The restaurant is noisy so if you are looking for a quaint and quiet spot this is not for you. Casual atmosphere. I will definitely be back when I am in Baton Rouge.

Travelled from AZ to BR and this is a lovely piece of gem. Staff are polite and friendly…read more My celiac daughter loved the gluten-free pasta too. Small spot, but more than enough.

Cute Italian restaurant. Mix between fancy and casual. So casual cute and fancier attire. Service…read morewas very nice! Food was good, portions maybe on the smaller side. Overall, a nice date spot! What we got: - complimentary bread: I mean look at it. - chicken saltimbocca: very flavorful. Liked it even more the second day - chicken parmesan: good flavor, could've been more crispy

Building Five is one of my favorite spots. They have a ton of options and their food is…read moreconsistently good. I love that they offer a variety of boards you can share, and their drink options are great too. You can sit inside or outside, and they even have live music on some nights, which adds to the atmosphere. The service has always been great every time I've gone. They also have the cutest merchandise available for purchase. It's a great place for date night, hanging out with friends, celebrating birthdays or anniversaries, or just spending time with family. Highly recommend!

This was my 1st time at BLDG 5 and IT WILL NOT BE MY LAST. I hadn't seen 3 of my girl friends in a…read morefew so we decided to do a GIRLS night. It was so much fun. The restaurant itself is a hidden gem! It's cute! We started with some red wine... there weee 2 bottles because it was so good. We ordered the meatballs as an appetizer... which was so good I forgot to take a picture and we shared the harvest board. That was a great selection !!!! The steak and salmon were cooked to perfection- medium rare ... service was excellent especially on a very busy night. The best part ...they personalized our table. Hope you find the review helpful and check out!!!!

Still great, continues to be a must visit, along with Mestizo Louisiana Mexican Restaurant on every…read morepass through "Red Stick". As the saying goes, it takes an hour to get from Baton Rouge to Baton Rouge. And pie makes it better. Get the pie flight. Get the boudin melt. Waitstaff and ambiance were spot on.

First time at Elsie's and I can definitely say it won't be the last! I've been hearing how good it…read moreis and they did not disappoint. We had about a 15 minute wait for a table for 2 on a Friday night. Our waitresses were so tentative and kind! We started with the boudin cakes! Really tasty with the avocado cream sauce. My husband kept wishing there were more than two! lol For entrees, I tried the crawfish hand pie and Brussel sprouts, along with a berry kick side salad! Everything was good. I particularly liked the fried jalapeños on the salad!! My husband ordered the Big Plate, includes fish, shrimp,and stuffed shrimp. The fish was fried so perfectly, just needed a few more shakes of seasoning! The remoulade sauce really shined and made the fish taste better. We finished with 2 desserts! The apple pie with ice cream and the turtle were both great! Overall, our experience was amazing! Our waitresses really anticipated our needs the entire night! We'll definitely be back for seconds!

This is the best pizza that we have had locally…read more We got it to go;,the meat tasted like a NYC pizza. We highly recommended this to some locals in Baton Rouge. We will return!

The pizza is pretty good, but I ordered a piece of cheesecake, and it was The SMALLEST piece of…read morecheesecake I have ever seen. DEFINITELY deceiving.