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La Ripaille, New York, NY

La Ripaille

4.7
4.7
989 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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 16:00–22:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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 989 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 is a charming French bistro in NYC's West Village known for its "authentic French flavors." Guests rave about its "excellent food" and "welcoming atmosphere." The owner, Alain, adds a personal touch, making each visit special. A "gem" for intimate dining, it offers delightful dishes and attentive service.

989 Reviews
  1. Jo

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful in every way. A longtime West Village treasure. Great food and service.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a beautiful dinner! Escargot, filet mignon, and lemon tart were DIVINE. Impeccable service by Ciara and delicious drinks. 5 STARS!!!

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  3. Christopher

    New York City

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a quality meal. The stand outs this time were the specials - lamb shank and duck liver late. Just exquisite.

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  4. Tom

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place. Authentic French food and great staff. Will certainly be back!

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Matthieu

    New York City

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alain, the owner, is a fantastic host. He brings to your plate authentic French flavors which remind me of my growing up there. The terrace is perfect on summer nights and the service is excellent. if it is on the menu, I highly recommend the lemon tart !

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Alec

    New York City

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 13 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff is very welcoming. The fish special, the gratin, and the desserts were sublime.

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  7. John

    Maine

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were looking for a French restaurant in on near the village and found La Ripaille in a search on line. It was fabulous! Right from the start the owner was very helpful and gave an excellent description of all the meal choices including the evenings specials. The food was first rare as well as the wine. Service was very good without being over done as sometimes it can be. The total cost for a long and very enjoyable evening was good value. Next time we are in NYC, we will be going there again.

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  8. Emirhan

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had dinner in this restaurant with a friend, it was lovely. Prices were really reasonable, i liked the ambiance. The Broccoli Mouse was fantastic! Definitely our new favorite restaurant. Looking forward to comeback and taste the lemon tart!!

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  9. Derin

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved everything about this place— the drinks, the steak, dessert of the day… All were amazing and we can’t wait to come back, new favorite neighborhood spot!

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  10. Mike

    New York City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 31 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, especially the Broccoli Mousse was exceptional. We sat outside, so the noise level was negligible.

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La Ripaille is rated 4.7 stars by 989 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for La Ripaille

605 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    W.12th
  • Area
    Greenwich Village
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 16:00–22:00
  • 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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