La RipailleFantastic French MealExceptional food; appropriately sized portions so you can enjoy all courses without getting full. Great care and thought on specials each day. Personalized service by proprietor since small but good for intimate romantic dinners.
Service impeccable - well trained and attentive without too much fuss.5/27/2013 12:00:00 AMOutstanding dining experienceFood absolutely first rate. French cuisine does not get any better.5/26/2013 12:00:00 AMThe atmosphere was elegantThe atmosphere was elegant and subdued (but jovial and not at all stiff), the service friendly, professional and gracious, and the food delicious. A great refuge from the blasting music, psychedelic-colored drinks and loud rantings too often found at even some of NY's "better" restaurants. A genuine delight!5/25/2013 12:00:00 AMFrench like it used to beWhat a lovely throwback to when restaurants were about letting the customer have a good time! Great food, professional but unobtrusive serivce, great welcome from the owner. Always a pleasure here.5/24/2013 12:00:00 AMCozy, romantic spot!For my husband's birthday, we were unable to dine at the original restaurant we had reservations at (due to getting there extremely late due to traffic). When looking for a backup restaurant, LaRipaille was willing to accommodate us immediately. The manager was extremely friendly, as were the rest of the wait staff. There was no attitude involved here. I knew we had chosen a great spot when I wanted to order everything the table sitting next to us was eating. It smelled delicious! And tasted delicious! My linguini and shrimp dish was outstanding and my husband's lamb dish was "the best lamb" he has ever ordered. Not being able to get into our first restaurant was a blessing in disguise!5/23/2013 12:00:00 AMLovely French RestaurantThis is a first rate french restaurant in a great location in Greenwich Village. The service was friendly, attentive, and unhurried. The country pate was delicious as were the other appetizers. Two of us had the daily specials (veal in a wine/cream reduction sauce and a chicken breast stuffed with gruyere cheese) which were both very good - in the classic french style. We sat outside on a nice spring evening and the ambience and service made for a great evening.5/22/2013 12:00:00 AMexcellent dinnerThe food was superb, especially the lobster ravioli in broth, a special that evening. The service was friendly and attentive without being intrusive.
What a great place for dinner. We will go again and again5/13/2013 12:00:00 AMNice French style spotWe had a nice experience at La Ripaille for Mother's day lunch : the room looks like an old French home dining room, the waiters are attentive, the service is pretty fast. The food is good with, of course, French specialties like Pâté au poivre vert. The scallops I had were delicious; my kids had the salmon which was really good, too. The dessert were ok.
It's a lovely place in a nice neighborhood.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMOne of the best meals I haveOne of the best meals I have ever had. Food was delicately prepared, interesting, and delicious.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMA memorable mealIt was our first visit and will not be our last! It was a treat for me for Mother's Day and we all enjoyed our meal and the service was exceptional! Everyone was very courteous and friendly. The food was amazing and delicious. Look forward to coming back again in the near future.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat!My friends and I went for brunch on Sunday. Great prix fixed deal with lots of options, delicious food, not a bit crowded. We stayed through them setting up for dinner, without issue. Fantastic restaurant - I will definitely be returning!5/5/2013 12:00:00 AMNice Neighborhood RestaurantWe went there pre-theater with friends who had been here many years before and loved it. The service was excellent...relaxed and very efficient. My husband wasn't happy with one piece of his veal scallopine. He told the waiter and it was cooked again for him without hesitation. The food was great...very French and great flavors. We would definitely go back here again!5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMLucky choiceI needed a good, quiet restaurant for 7 to dine, a work dinner with international guests. The ambience was perfect, service efficient and friendly, and everyone was delighted with their food.5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMThe owner greets you effusivelyThe owner greets you effusively and remains attentive all night. Broccoli mousse delicious, Nice wine list and best of all old world charm in a very lovely neighborhood. All good, would go again.4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMPerfect Dining ExperienceMy husband and I have dining at La Ripaille for 30 years. The fare is superb and the service is efficient, helpful, and courteous. The owner greets diners and assures that their dining experiences are gracious and memorable. Do not miss the broccoli mousse; you will find none better.4/25/2013 12:00:00 AMI thought the food was veryI thought the food was very good...but my guest and I felt that the serving was not a lot. The wine was pricey also. Other than that I enjoyed the place very much.4/17/2013 12:00:00 AMI came here for my birthdayI came here for my birthday dinner on Saturday and I loved it! It's a small restaurant, but it gave it a warm, cozy feel. The wine was wonderful (gotta love French wine!), and the food was delicious. Some people might think it's a little too salty, but my taste buds adore salt so I enjoyed it. The portions are French, not American, so don't expect a buffet -sized dinner portion. I definitely recommend the warm brie for an appetizer, the lamb for an entree and the dark chocolate with Grand Marnier for Dessert. Plus, the man (who I assume is the owner) is so sweet. He's very helpful with the wine list, and when my group of six were about to leave, he asked who's birthday it was and gave me a hug! You can tell he enjoys his job!4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMI made reservations for myI made reservations for my friend's birthday and was overwhelmingly happy. It was a amazing find. I recommend it as an alternative to the loud, crowded hip restaurants that are everywhere now. The food was perfect and the owner so friendly! Lovely evening and I already have reservations to return.4/12/2013 12:00:00 AMfood is always outstandingfood is always outstanding here!! from app to dessert - absolutely perfect!3/12/2013 12:00:00 AMA must while in NY !This was such a great find, the food was excellent, service was wonderful and ambiance was just what we were looking for !!! We would definetly go back!!!1/1/0001 4:00:00 PM