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La Ripaille, New York, NY

La Ripaille

4.7
4.7
998 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Winner Best Restaurant in March 2018!

Opened in 1980, La Ripaille is one of the oldest restaurants in West Village. Some of the regulars have been coming for as long as 25 years. We want everyone to feel welcome here, whether it’s the celebrities who frequent, the children for whom we provide games & crayons, or the people who live in the Village.

The owner, Alain Laurent, is integral in the day-to-day processes of La Ripaille. He daily scours the market for the freshest produce, often choosing the day’s specials based on his finds. This keeps the specials seasonal & unique. He decorates the ever changing wine list with the best wines available. The restaurant itself is beautiful, with a terrace for the summer & a fireplace in the back for the winter. The candlelit tables light up French posters and paintings & fresh flowers decorate each table. For a taste of history and delicious French cuisine, visit La Ripaille. We have a seat just for you.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 255-4406
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    French bistro <br />
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact Alain Laurent at 212 255 4406 to book your private event
  • Neighborhood
    Greenwich Village
  • Cross street
    W.12th
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Subway 1,2,3, 14th Street stop, 12th Street exit; A,C,E 14th Street stop
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 998 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Ripaille offers a charming, intimate atmosphere reminiscent of a classic French bistro. With over 40 years of serving authentic French cuisine, it's hailed for "fantastic" service and "exceptional" dishes like Chicken Normandy and broccoli mousse. Owner Alain Laurent adds a personal touch, ensuring each visit is memorable.

999 Reviews
  1. Charles

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A charming, atmospheric quintessentially French bistro. Exactly what you want for a lovely evening in the West Village. The owner, Alain, is a treasure.

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  2. John

    Atlanta Metro

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is a beautiful quaint and cozy restaurant with truly authentic delicious French cuisine, and intentional and gracious service. A jewel.

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  3. Michael

    New York City

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a gem! Intimate, beautiful ambiance, food off the carts for taste and presentation, and service prompt but not overbearing.

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  4. Tina

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was amazing. Our waitress Ciara was attentive and made my birthday celebration special. The ambiance was warm and cozy.

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  5. Rick

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The chef himself came over and offered us suggestions a very charming restaurant

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  6. becky

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been dining at La Ripaille for forty years. Still charming with great food and service.

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  7. Melissa

    San Antonio

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been going there for 30+ years. Always excellent and friendly.

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  8. Eugenio

    Montreal

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The owner is the perfect host. He is everywhere and paying attention to all details

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  9. Phillip

    New York City

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best French bistro we have found in New York. A gracious owner greeting us. One of the best martinis I have had--which is not necessary what one expects in a bistro. The broccoli mousse was exceptional and something new. Both mains, the tiger shrimp in saffron and the branzino in thai broth, were superb. Everything was paced well with a sweet and unabtrusive wait staff. Couldn't be better. Only draw back was a couple with loud uncovered coughs at a near table that gave our corner the feel of a TB ward. We decided to skip dessert so did not complete our full "ripaille".

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  10. Roger

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A classic French bistro - no wonder it has been around for more than 40 years ! A wonderful meal, and you can tell by the number of regulars that it’s a place to keep coming back to. The owner’s personal touch is clear - and rightfully proud of his broccoli mousse.

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FAQs

La Ripaille is rated 4.7 stars by 998 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for La Ripaille

605 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014

Additional information

  • Cross street
    W.12th
  • Neighborhood
    Greenwich Village
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Subway 1,2,3, 14th Street stop, 12th Street exit; A,C,E 14th Street stop
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 255-4406
  • Catering
    French bistro <br />
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact Alain Laurent at 212 255 4406 to book your private event
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