La Pizza Fresca Ristorante, New York 10003, Restaurant/cafe

La Pizza Fresca Ristorante

Restaurant/cafe

31 E 20th St
10003 New York
United States

Phone: (212) 598-0141

Website: http://www.lapizzafrescaristorante.com/

Opening times:
Sun 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Mon 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Tue 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Wed 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Thu 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Fri 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Sat 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm

"First 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 and 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 and unique. He decorates the ever changing wine list with the best wines available. He even cooks when the chef needs a break. Though once a banker, Alain comes from a restaurant oriented family. Both his brother and sister own restaurants in New York, as do his nephews in France.
The restaurant itself is beautiful, with a terrace for the summer and a fireplace in the back for the winter. The candlelit tables light up French posters and paintings. Fresh flowers decorate each table. In one corner, an antique clock from 1846 is set to the opening time of the restaurant."