The Premiere of Raoul’s, a New York Story at Tribeca Festival 2025

The documentary Raoul’s, a New York Story, which explores the iconic French bistro beloved by celebrities in Manhattan, is set to make its world premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Festival, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

About the Film

Directed by Greg Olliver alongside owner Karim Raoul, this film is an official selection in the documentary section of this year’s festival.

A Culinary Legacy

Raoul’s, a New York Story delves into the rich history of Raoul’s Restaurant, a cherished establishment on Prince Street that has been a staple for the past 50 years. Founded in 1975 by brothers from Alsace, France—Serge and Guy Raoul—this French bistro quickly became a favorite among Soho’s artistic community and later attracted stars like Al Pacino, Sarah Jessica Parker, Ethan Hawke, Lorne Michaels, Quentin Tarantino, and Robert De Niro, co-founder of the Tribeca Festival.

A Story of Family and Resilience

Olliver reflects, “The Raoul’s documentary is a family story, an immigrant story, a restaurant story—and undoubtedly a New York story. Launching the film at Tribeca, with the festival as a creative partner and Resy supporting the launch, is simply perfect. As a filmmaker with 32 years in New York City, collaborating with Tribeca feels like a dream come true!”

Community Connection

Karim Raoul emphasizes, “Having been part of our downtown community for 50 years, there’s no better place to share our story than at our neighbors, the Tribeca Film Festival. A New York story deserves to be showcased at a New York festival, and we are honored to be included.”

Star-Studded Contributions

The documentary features insights from Serge, Guy, and Karim Raoul, along with appearances by notable figures such as Matthew Broderick, Tom Colicchio, Thomas Keller, Daniel Boulud, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, the late Kate Spade, Andrew Zimmern, and Alison Price Becker.

A Collaborative Production

Raoul’s, a New York Story is a co-production between the U.S. and France, produced by Tribeca Studios in partnership with Resy, the restaurant reservations platform. Producers include Edward Sabounghi, Beth Hamlin, and Kathleen Squires.

Celebrating New York’s Culinary Spirit

According to Jane Rosenthal, co-founder of the Tribeca Festival and CEO of Tribeca Studios, “Raoul’s is more than just a restaurant—it’s a New York original that has shaped the spirit of Soho for generations. We are proud to partner with Karim Raoul and Resy to tell a story that transcends food, encompassing family, resilience, and the creative heartbeat of downtown. We are honored to premiere it at this year’s Tribeca Festival.”

Honoring a Culinary Icon

Hannah Kelly, chief marketing officer of Resy, adds, “We’re thrilled to support a documentary that pays tribute to Raoul’s, celebrating the spirit, stories, and soul that define one of New York’s most legendary dining rooms.”

Catch a Sneak Peek

Be sure to check out a clip from Raoul’s below.

Save the Dates

The 2025 Tribeca Festival is scheduled to take place from June 4-15 in New York.

Persons

Greg Olliver, Karim Raoul, Al Pacino, Sarah Jessica Parker, Ethan Hawke, Lorne Michaels, Quentin Tarantino, Robert De Niro, Matthew Broderick, Tom Colicchio, Thomas Keller, Daniel Boulud, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Kate Spade, Andrew Zimmern, Alison Price Becker, Jane Rosenthal, Hannah Kelly

Company Names

Tribeca Festival, Tribeca Studios, Resy

Titles

Raoul’s, a New York Story

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