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Da Raffaele - NYC, New York, NY

Da Raffaele - NYC

4.7
4.7
473 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Da Raffaele's is a warm and inviting Italian restaurant.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (646) 895-9849
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 473 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Da Raffaele in NYC is a charming midtown gem known for its "fabulous food" and "old world" ambiance. With a menu of inventive Italian classics, it offers a "quiet atmosphere" perfect for intimate conversations. Guests appreciate the "phenomenal" service and welcoming vibe, making it a delightful culinary retreat.

473 Reviews
  1. Ken

    VIP

    New York City

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We brought two friends from the Upper East Side and they both said they loved Da Raffaele and will be back. Our favorite Italian restaurant in Midtown East.

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  2. Krista

    VIP

    New York City

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A nice birthday lunch as a family with great food

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  3. Danette

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When we walked in we were greeted like welcome guests. We specifically came to NYC to eat at great restaurant and DaRaffaele lived up to our expectations. We have eaten there many times before and we’ve never been disappointed. My friend and I had the pappardelle which was firm but not stiff and the sauce was magical. Another friend had the scallops capesante and she loved them. I was so full that I couldn’t finish my pistachio dessert but my friend finished mine and had her own chocolate mousse. We had amaretto sours as our cocktail and I don’t know how they do it but the cherry flavor in it is delicious. We had sambuccas for our after dinner drinks and they were so smooth and warm that it almost made me forget the winter weather. The waiter was attentive but not overbearing. I wish all restaurants were like DaRaffaele.

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  4. Khin Sandi

    New York City

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was so good - from appetizer to dessert. On point!

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  5. Ken

    VIP

    New York City

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Italian restaurant in Midtown East - cozy, delicious food and great service.

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  6. Laura

    VIP

    New York City

    47 reviews

    4.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good experience and dependable every time we go

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  7. KenB

    VIP

    New York City

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great personal service with fantastic martinis, delicious home made fresh Italian food and a wonderful cozy atmosphere. A true Midtown East treasure - our favorite Italian restaurant!!

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  8. Robert

    VIP

    New York City

    46 reviews

    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food and service. Different dishes than some restaurants so that was welcome. Just needs more comfortable seats. But recommended.

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  9. Joseph

    VIP

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant where you can have delicious food, a generous pour martini and be able to have an adult conversation without screaming over loud music or loud voices.

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  10. Joseph

    VIP

    New York City

    125 reviews

    4.0

    125 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Every once in a while you come across a neighborhood gem and this is one of them. From the exterior looks old school formal. Inside, a laid-back atmosphere welcoming regulars as well as newbies. A good diverse menu of Italian with classics to be found throughout. The quality of the food is top notch coupled with pricing that is affordable for the quality. Be sure to consider the tartufo for dessert. My one issue, the service is quick i.e. from eating to the end of the meal was 45 minutes i.e. little to no time between courses. While there would be no issues lingering at your table and there is full bar service and wine list and by the glass, the service is not necessarily fine dining paced. With all that said, now included in our rotation of Italian in Midtown East. While Il Monello is around the corner and is an excellent option, more formal and expensive. Da Raffaele is an excellent choice for a delicious, casual Italian meal.

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FAQs

Da Raffaele - NYC offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (646) 895-9849.

Da Raffaele - NYC is rated 4.7 stars by 473 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Da Raffaele - NYC

883 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10022

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    49th
  • Neighbourhood
    Midtown East
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Delivery, Takeout
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