La Ripaille

4.8

1030 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
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 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

What 1,030 people are saying

La Ripaille reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New York City
French
Manhattan
French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Ripaille offers an authentic French dining experience in a charming West Village setting. The "delicious food" and "excellent service" are consistently praised, as is the owner's welcoming presence. Guests enjoy the cozy, intimate atmosphere, perfect for special occasions. The broccoli mousse and escargot are standout dishes.

1,030 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La Ripaille is a treasure—consistently superb French food in an atmosphere that (somehow) never gets too noisy. The owner is always there making sure everyone’s experience is great.
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Paul
New York City6 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The prices on this website are not the current prices! Add $5-$10 per item!
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Nelsa VIP
New York City10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The place and service is great. However, the food is lacking. The charcuterie board barely had any charcuterie. The order of frites was also skimpy. I had the branzino - it was fresh but the “Thai” broth was bland. My husband had the filet au poivre and it was delicious, especially the au poivre sauce - very authentic. Lovely people but we won’t be returning.
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Helen VIP
New York City8 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious, but service was a little uneven.
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John VIP
Memphis2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and ambiance and the staff is incredible !
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Emily
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious. Wonderful staff, too! Hope it stays open much longer!
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Reggie VIP
New York City14 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Rustic and cozy restaurant in the West Village. The staff was friendly and professional, and the food was great.
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Benoit
London1 review
1.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This was a very bad experience and all caused by the owner himself asking for more tips on a nearly 400 USD bill. This is outrageous. Service and food were nothing special, menu was not published and food was just ok, bread not fresh, service completely disorganized 3 waiters at all times pouring wine to excess and not knowing what was going on. This was a very important date for valentine and second visit for us, this was simply a disaster and will never return. I am a hospitality professional with 25 years in the field and did not understand this at all. This behaviour is unaceptable and if this person thinks he runs an institution in NY he is far form the bill. Never again for us, poor servcie, poor food, horrible attitude
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Steven VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La Ripaille is one of those rare New York gems. Consistently great over so many years. - always inviting, warm and with classic French food. The service is equally friendly and the atmosphere is convivial. We will return soon.
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Steven VIP
New York City53 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and food were both excellent. I started with the wild mushrooms flambéed under puff pastry. My boyfriend had a delicious goat cheese special. We both had the branzino in a fish broth. For dessert we both had a great lemon tart.
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La Ripaille is rated 4.8 stars by 1030 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 2 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

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