La Ripaille

Name: La Ripaille
Address: 605 Hudson Street, New York, NY, United States, 10014
Telephone: (212) 255-4406
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1000 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 5 times today

Neighbourhood 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
Website
http://www.laripaillenyc.com/
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

Location
605 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
Neighbourhood
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

Pâté de Campagne Garni de Ses CondimentsUS$15.00
Homemade Country pâté served with cornichons, olives, mustard
Feuilleté de Champignons Sauvages a la Crème de CognacUS$16.50
Wild Mushrooms flambee in Cognac under Pillow of Puff Pastry
Mousse de Brocoli dans Son Delicat Beurre CitronnéUS$15.00
Broccoli mousse in a Velvet Butter Lemon Sauce
Cassolette d'Escargots à Notre FaçonUS$16.50
Snails Sauteed in Fresh Basil, Organic Tomatoes, touch of Cream
Assiette de Charcuterie Assortie Avec Cornichons et OlivesUS$23.50
Mild + Spicy Soppressata, Chorizo, Canadian Bacon, Salami
Salade de Saison, Suivant Les Produits du Marché
Seasonal Salad according to the Green Market
- A.C.
Raviolis Farcis Aux épinards et Ricotta, Sauce CrèmeUS$24.50
Fresh Ravioli stuffed with Spinach and Ricotta in herbed Cream
Suprême de Volaille à la DijonnaiseUS$26.50
Breast of Chicken in a sauce of grainy and smooth Dijon
Branzino Poêlée Façon MéditerranéenneUS$32.50
Bass sauteed with kalamata olives, lime and lemon
Filet de Saumon à la Fine Champagne et FenouilUS$31.00
Roasted Salmon in Fine Champagne and braised Fennel
Noisette d'Agneau Braisés dans Son Jus et BouquetièreUS$31.50
Loin of lamb in own juice, herbs of Provence
Filet Mignon Sauce aux Poivres et Pommes FritesUS$36.50
Filet mignon in peppercorn sauce with French Fries

Side Dish

Assorted Vegetables
Frites

What 1,000 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

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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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.

1,000 Reviews

C
Charles
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
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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Lisa
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La Ripalle has been our personal family favorite restaurant for the last 10 years. We first discovered this little gem and a piece of Paris while looking for a French restaurant to celebrate the birthday of my twin daughters. Once we entered into the delightful ambience of La Ripalle greeted by owner Alain Laurent we were extremely impressed. The food is delicious and the service excellent. We enjoy especially the special lobster ravioli in cream sauce when it is offered and have had most of the entrees on the menu. But by far the best asset of La Ripalle has been the fabulous and utterly charming Alain Laurent. We love his shouts of “Fabulous!” And the care and execution of the food by him and the staff is wonderful. So I invite you to take yourself down to the west village and experience a piece of France and its cuisine on Hudson street. You won’t be sorry.
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John
Atlanta Metro
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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FAQs

La Ripaille is rated 4.8 stars by 1000 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 5 times today

605 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014

Additional information

Cross Street
W.12th
Neighbourhood
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

Website
http://www.laripaillenyc.com/
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

La Ripaille

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

Principale

Pâté de Campagne Garni de Ses CondimentsUS$15.00

Feuilleté de Champignons Sauvages a la Crème de CognacUS$16.50

Mousse de Brocoli dans Son Delicat Beurre CitronnéUS$15.00

Cassolette d'Escargots à Notre FaçonUS$16.50

Assiette de Charcuterie Assortie Avec Cornichons et OlivesUS$23.50

Salade de Saison, Suivant Les Produits du Marché

Raviolis Farcis Aux épinards et Ricotta, Sauce CrèmeUS$24.50

Suprême de Volaille à la DijonnaiseUS$26.50

Branzino Poêlée Façon MéditerranéenneUS$32.50

Filet de Saumon à la Fine Champagne et FenouilUS$31.00

Noisette d'Agneau Braisés dans Son Jus et BouquetièreUS$31.50

Filet Mignon Sauce aux Poivres et Pommes FritesUS$36.50

Side Dish

Assorted Vegetables

Frites

What 1,000 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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