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Serafina 79, New York, NY

Serafina 79

4.6
4.6
928 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 29 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Please notice that all reservations are for indoor dining. Outdoor dining works on a first come first serve policy. This location is not handicap accessible and is located on the second and third floor of a bi- level building. Reservations above 8 people must be booked with a prifix menu.

Our original Serafina restaurant offers a cozy dining room and a family-friendly indoor terrace. Located in the heart of Manhattan’s art and museum district, we are across the street from Central Park and just 2 blocks from the MET! Enjoy our authentic Italian menu, prepared with the highest quality ingredients. Featuring homemade pastas, over 20 varieties of pizza from our cherry-wood burning oven and grilled meats, fish and vegetables.

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What 928 people are saying

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Serafina 79 offers a delightful dining experience with its "great food and service," charming atmosphere, and "consistently delicious" dishes. While some reviews note service issues, many praise the cozy ambiance and highlight dishes like the Spaghetti Carbonara as "probably one of the best" in NYC. Ideal for neighborhood dining and special occasions.

928 Reviews
  1. clinora

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is delicious and the ambiance is lovely. Highly recommend.

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  2. Katie

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were able to get a last minute reservation and were beyond pleasantly surprised at the food quality and service. We also found the prices to be fairly reasonable. The space is cozy and they maximize the space by having tables close to one another, which can increase the noise level. I would highly recommend this place and definitely plan on returning.

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  3. Monika-Annelore

    VIP

    New York City

    52 reviews

    3.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    An evening to forget... From the moment we arrived, our welcome was lukewarm. The hostess did not acknowledge our reservation. Did not ask our name, barely glanced in our direction. She simply ordered our party of 4 to follow the older couple in front of us up the narrow staircase. I was accompanying 3 college students...rising fashion designers. While they might be dazzling darlings downtown, these young black men did not dazzle our hostess. She led us to an out of the way table on the second floor. When I asked for a comfy booth, she remarked it was "reserved." I informed her of our reservation. She demurred. While our server was excellent. The rudeness of our greeting left a bad taste in our mouths. (Pun intended.) We observed the requested booth sit empty for our entire meal. Finally, four grey haired, pale faced, septuagenarians filled it. Between the mediocre food, uninspired menu, and obvious bias...UES has so many places to choose from, maybe pick somewhere else.

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  4. Grace

    New York City

    11 reviews

    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Service was terrible. Ignored us multiple times, inattentive. Didn't bring bread to the table when everyone had, never refilled our water (table across from us refilled their own). Never checked our meals that were terrible. I ordered Tagliolini al Tartufo Nero, which was buttered noodles with maybe 5 soggy truffles ($39). My son ordered Carbonara with was just a dish filled with slabs of Guanciale. I walked out livid I spent hard earned money of a terrible meal and terrible experience.

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  5. Brian

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time last night for Valentine’s Day. Will recommend to others for sure. Went after being at the MET for a few hours prior.

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  6. Deborah

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a reservation and told them our name several times, but they basically ignored us and just sat us down. The waiter (whom we have had before) didn’t really listen to us and ended up bringing our appetizers and entrees at the same time. I always get the same thing and it was really not good. We have lived in the area for > 10 years and usually go 2-3x per month. Not sure I am going back anytime soon.

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  7. Irma

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Serafina's is a favorite neighborhood spot for me. I always introduce someone new to this place and they all have a wonderful time and enjoy the great food.

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  8. John

    New York City

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good place for a reasonably priced, nice place for lunch. Food, service, atmosphere all great. Convenient to shopping and the museums. Not crazy-high prices as compared to other places in the neighborhood.

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  9. Todd

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant! Great drinks and food. I would ask to sit on the 2nd floor as it has better heat. Either way however, you should go!

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  10. Magda

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it. For a party of 8 it was a very cozy place.

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FAQs

Serafina 79 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 734-2676.

Serafina 79 is rated 4.6 stars by 928 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 29 times today
Google Map for Serafina 79

1022 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10075

Additional information

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  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch & Dinner Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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