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La Ripaille, New York, NY
La Ripaille, New York, NY
La Ripaille, New York, NY
La Ripaille, New York, NY
La Ripaille, New York, NY

La Ripaille

4.8
4.8
1030 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 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.

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Additional information

  • Location
    605 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
  • Phone number
    (212) 255-4406
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Menu

La Ripaille's menu was last updated 2022-02-03.

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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

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. Nelsa VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 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.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Helen VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious, but service was a little uneven.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. John VIP

    Memphis/West TN2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and ambiance and the staff is incredible !

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Emily

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious. Wonderful staff, too! Hope it stays open much longer!

    2 people found this helpful

  7. Reggie VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 19 February 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.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Benoit

    London2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 15 February 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

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Steven VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 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.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Steven VIP

    New York City53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 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.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

La Ripaille is rated 4.8 stars by 1030 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for La Ripaille

605 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (212) 255-4406
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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