Josephine's

Celebrate love the Italian way, with great food, good wine, and time well spent. Join us at Josephine’s this Valentine’s Week. Reservations recommended.

What an amazing opening night.
Thank you to everyone who dined with us this evening and helped make it truly magical. From our very first guest to every table filled with familiar faces and new friends, we’re so grateful for your support.

Grazie mille e buona notte

Thank you and good night from all of us at Josephine’s. We can’t wait to welcome you back to the table.

Our doors open tonight and we’re so excited to welcome you to the table.
Our opening dinner menu is now live and available starting this evening. It’s a thoughtful beginning, one we’ll continue building on with seasonal dishes, locally inspired ingredients, and rotating highlights throughout the year.

🌿 Lunch service begins this Monday
🌾 Gluten-free options coming soon

We can’t wait for you to try it all.
Reservations are recommended - book online now: https://josephinesbr.com/

The finishing touches are going in, and the doors are almost ready to open.
From the hand-laid tile to the soft glow of the lights, every detail has been chosen with care - and we can’t wait to share it with you.

✨ We’re officially opening Thursday, January 22 in Mid-City Baton Rouge. ✨

A huge thank you to Workshop 31Twelve - Interiors by Sara Brignac for bringing the vision for Josephine’s to life so beautifully. We’re obsessed with every detail.

❗The menu and reservation link are coming soon so stay tuned and follow along for updates.

We’re building something special - and it starts with you.
Josephine’s is now hiring ALL POSITIONS:
✨ Hostess
✨ Servers
✨ Bartenders
✨ Line Cooks
✨ Dishwashers

If you’re passionate about hospitality or just love good food and great people - we want to meet you.

📍 Apply online (https://josephinesbr.com/join-the-team ) or in person
Monday–Friday, 9AM–5PM
5350 Government St., Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Let’s create something delicious together.

Little by little, Josephine’s is coming to life. Every detail - from the artwork to the ambiance - has been chosen to honor our roots and welcome you home. ✨

We’re deep in the test kitchen and things are getting saucy 🍕👀
Two new pizza recipes went head-to-head today, and let’s just say… they both crust the competition.

What are your must-have pizza toppings? 🍄🧅🫑🐖
Tell us your go-to combo in the comments - you might just see it on the menu 👇

Every dish at Josephine’s starts with a story. For Chef Russell, it began with his mom and grandmother, Josephine, in the kitchen cooking for family, where the love of food and tradition first took shape. This restaurant is his love letter to those Sundays. ❤️ We can't wait to share it with you.
Coming November 2025 to Mid-City

The wait is almost over. A new Italian table is coming to Mid-City, where every meal feels like Sunday dinner. 🍝 Follow along as we get ready to open our doors.

Mid-City, something delicious is on the horizon. 🍷🍝🍕