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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

4.6
4.6
1036 Reviews
$30 and under
French
605 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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

  • 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
  • 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 1,036 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Ripaille offers a quintessential French bistro experience in Greenwich Village, praised for its "consistently superb French food" and "charming" owner, Alain. Guests enjoy the "warm and inviting" atmosphere, with "wonderful" food and service. It's a "gem" that many hope remains a staple in the neighborhood.
1,036 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful neighborhood restaurant with excellent food, ambience, and service.

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  2. Shehryar

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a phenomenal experience. Feels like you are in an old school living room and outside in a square at the same time

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  3. Samuel

    New York City4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service slow, yet friendly. Too slow however. Food over cooked, unfortunately. They charged me 6.5 USD for bread, which we didn’t even order; found that unpleasant. Also sparkling water bottle was 12 USD, bit excessive but I guess those are prices today. So ultimately an unremarkable dinner.

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  4. Michael

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a fabulous time at La Ripaille. The ambience was warm and inviting. Excellent food and service. Looking forward to returning with friends for a classic french cozy bistro experience!

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  5. Charles

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A jewel of a classic Greenwhich Village French restaurant. The owner, Alain, is a gentleman of great charm and taste. The food never disappoints.

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  6. Steven

    New York City55 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    During the meal drinks were cleared from the table before they were finished. The owner offered the table after dinner drinks. Everyone at the table believed they were on the house. We had already spent a lot of money on food and drinks. We were charged for the on the house drinks. The owner even pushed more than one. This conduct is outrageous.

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  7. msf1 VIP

    New York City37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining here is always a sublime experience. The food and its presentation is wonderful from the appetizers through desserts. The atmosphere is cozy and comfortable. Not too loud. The owner (who is always there) and the staff are friendly and helpful. Go and enjoy!

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  8. Emirhan

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous dinner on a Saturday night, great energy in the restaurant and lovely service. The food was fresh, delicious, and reasonably priced. Highly recommend!!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    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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  10. Paul

    New York City6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    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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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
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