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A little bit fancy without the fuss! - Ripponlea Food and Wine, Ripponlea, AU-VIC

Ripponlea Food and Wine

4.8
4.8
130 Reviews
$41 to $100
Mediterranean
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Ripponlea Food and Wine

4.8
$41 to $100
Mediterranean
Ripponlea

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2 people
23:30
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Welcome to Ripponlea Food & Wine, a local modern European restaurant in the heart of Ripponlea village. Creating signature flavours & personalised service is our passion and we’re all about comfort, style & a little bit fancy without the fuss.
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Modern European, Australian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (03) 8804 1313
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We have various private dining options, seating/stand up from 8 to 80 people, and we are completely obsessed with helping to create amazing memories for any special occasion. Email our team at info@ripponleafoodandwine.com.au so we can start planning for your event!
  • Private party contact
    Private Booking Manager: (03) 8804 1313
  • Area
    Ripponlea
  • Cross Street
    corner of Glen Eira Rd and Glen Eira Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Ripponlea Train Station
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

Experiences

  • Bottomless bubbles add on (lunch bookings only)

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy an optional 2 hours of free flow French Blanc de Blancs for $35p/p, available with lunch bookings. On the next page, please select how many guests in your party wish to enjoy free flow bubbles during your visit.
    Bottomless bubbles add on (lunch bookings only) photo
  • Shared Dining Menu

    Multiple dates available
    For bookings of 8 or more guests. Includes shared 3 course menu.
    Shared Dining Menu photo
  • 2 course dining menu

    Multiple dates available
    For bookings of 8 or more guests. Guest choice of entree and main course, sides served to the centre of the table for sharing. Dessert also available as an additional menu item.
    2 course dining menu photo

Offers

  • Steak Night $30

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 17:00 - 21:00
    $30 Porterhouse at your favourite local! Full a la carte menu available from 5pm.

    Steak Night $30 photo
  • Pasta + Wine $40

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 17:00 - 21:00
    Your choice of pasta from our menu + a glass of wine (white/red/rosé) $40p/p, full a la carte menu also available from 5pm.

    Pasta + Wine $40 photo

What 130 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Inner East

    Best Overall

  • Inner East

    Best Ambience

  • Inner East

    Best Value

  • Inner East

    Innovative

  • Inner East

    Good for groups

  • Inner East

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Inner East

    Healthy

  • Inner East

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Inner East

    Great for fine wines

  • Inner East

    Good for special occasions

  • Inner East

    Lively

  • Inner East

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ripponlea Food and Wine delights with its "great food and great service." Guests praise its "lovely atmosphere" and "friendly staff," making it a perfect spot for a cozy meal. The menu features standout dishes like "fabulous gnocchi" and "lobster pasta." Enjoy enticing cocktails in this inviting suburban gem.

130 Reviews
  1. Marguerite

    Victoria

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff and food- most enjoyable Convenient opposite the Ripponlea station

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  2. Michelle

    Melbourne

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Without a doubt the best restaurant locally. Outstanding service. Amazing food. Excellent wine choice. This restaurant is an absolute gem. Comfortable seating, It’s has a great vibe. Im totally addicted to the bread with truffle butter. It’s just gets better from there. An absolute must to visit.

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  3. Eliza

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Sat outside didn’t realise. Very close to gutter and function room who drank outside right beside us. We asked to move away from function group.

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  4. Di

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    7 of us dining and lucky enough to get the private room! Could not have been better. A beautiful room. Gorjus staff! The food was excellent! Cannot wait to book for next year!!

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  5. Wojciech

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Have been to RFW a number of times and it’s been consistently good

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  6. Yvette

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff here are absolutely BRILLIANT! Highly recommend the Kingfish - new to the menu. Chef's accommodate all requests. Support local - you won't be disappointed!

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  7. Kelly

    Gold Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and services both perfect as always. Our fave!

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  8. Andrea

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! Staff are always hospitable friendly & look after your needs.

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  9. David

    Victoria

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was great, the cocktails and the mocktails were very enjoyable.

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  10. Belinda

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome little wine bar with delicious food and good vibes! Steaks were delicious and desserts were 100/10. Great spot, will definitely be back :)

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FAQs

Ripponlea Food and Wine is rated 4.8 stars by 130 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Ripponlea Food and Wine restaurant

Ripponlea Food and Wine

4.8
$41 to $100
Mediterranean
Ripponlea

Make a booking

2 people
23:30
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ripponlea Food and Wine

15 Glen Eira Rd, Ripponlea, AU-VIC 3185

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    corner of Glen Eira Rd and Glen Eira Ave
  • Area
    Ripponlea
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Modern European, Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Ripponlea Train Station
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
  • Phone number
    (03) 8804 1313
  • Private party facilities
    We have various private dining options, seating/stand up from 8 to 80 people, and we are completely obsessed with helping to create amazing memories for any special occasion. Email our team at info@ripponleafoodandwine.com.au so we can start planning for your event!
  • Private party contact
    Private Booking Manager: (03) 8804 1313
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