Ripponlea Food and Wine

4.8

129 Reviews

$41 to $100

Mediterranean

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood 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.

Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Modern European, Australian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 8804 1313
Website
https://ripponleafoodandwine.com.au/
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

Location
15 Glen Eira Rd, Ripponlea, AU-VIC 3185
Neighborhood
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.
Shared Dining Menu
Multiple dates available
For bookings of 8 or more guests. Includes shared 3 course menu.
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.

Offers

Steak Night $30
Multiple dates available
Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$30 Porterhouse at your favourite local! Full a la carte menu available from 5pm.
Pasta + Wine $40
Multiple dates available
Wed - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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.

What 129 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

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Melbourne
Neighborhood gem
Inner City East
Best Overall
Inner City East
Best Ambiance
Inner City East
Best Value
Inner City East
Innovative
Inner City East
Good for groups
Inner City East
Great for creative cocktails
Inner City East
Healthy
Inner City East
Neighborhood gem
Inner City East
Great for fine wines
Inner City East
Good for special occasions
Inner City East
Lively
Inner City 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.

129 Reviews

M
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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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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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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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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Yvette
Melbourne
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 4, 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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Kelly
Gold Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 29, 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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Andrea
Melbourne
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 28, 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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David
Victoria
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 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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Belinda
VIP
Las Vegas
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 21, 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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Aoife
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Steak was brilliant and good value with the Thursday’s deal
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FAQs

Ripponlea Food and Wine is rated 4.8 stars by 129 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

15 Glen Eira Rd, Ripponlea, AU-VIC 3185

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
corner of Glen Eira Rd and Glen Eira Ave
Neighborhood
Ripponlea
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
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

Website
https://ripponleafoodandwine.com.au/
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

Ripponlea Food and Wine

Make a reservation

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Bottomless bubbles add on (lunch bookings only)

Shared Dining Menu

2 course dining menu

Offers

Steak Night $30

Pasta + Wine $40

Menu

What 129 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Ripponlea Food and Wine restaurant rated?

Is Ripponlea Food and Wine currently accepting reservations?

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Dining areas

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