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Serafina 38th, New York, NY

Serafina 38th

4.5
4.5
334 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 41 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
Great ingredients make great food. Based on an authentic approach to Italian cuisine, Serafina goes the extra mile (literally!) to source the very best ingredients from around the world.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Cocktail Bar, Pizza Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (646) 779-7667
  • Website
    https://www.serafinarestaurant.com/
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    241 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016-2818
  • Area
    Murray Hill
  • Cross Street
    South East corner of Madison Avenue and East 38th Street
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Grand Central Station, Bus Lines on Madison Avenue and Fifth Avenue, Subway 5, 7, D, F

Menu

Classic Antipasti

  • BruschettaUS$16.00

    Toasted bread with marinated fresh tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil & a touch of garlic

    • MeatballsUS$19.00

      Homemade meatballs topped with Parmigiano Reggiano, tomato sauce, basil & toasted bread

      • Carpaccio di Filetto & Tartufo Nero*US$27.00

        Thinly sliced filet mignon, warm black truffle sauce & boiled potatoes

        • Bresaola*US$21.00

          Cured filet mignon, arugula, Parmigiano Reggiano, mixed mushrooms & extra virgin olive oil

          • Fresh CalamariUS$19.00

            Fried calamari served with our homemade spicy tomato dip

            • Yellowfin Tuna TartareUS$27.00

              Sushi grade yellowfin tuna, wasabi avocado & ponzu sauce. Served with matchstick fries & mache salad

              • Tagliere di Salumi*US$27.00

                Prosciutto di Parma, crudo & cotto, salame di Felino, truffle cheese with honey & toasted bread

                Italian Mozzarella & Burrata

                • Carciofi alla Giudea & BurrataUS$25.00

                  Lightly fried artichokes & burrata

                  • Our CapreseUS$25.00

                    Buffalo mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, avocado & fresh basil

                    • Prosciutto & BurrataUS$27.00

                      Italian burrata & prosciutto di Parma

                      • Burrata & Cherry TomatoesUS$24.00

                        Italian burrata & cherry tomatoes

                        Insalata

                        Add: chicken paillard $8, shrimp $10, salmon $12

                        • Di SofiaUS$19.00

                          Classic Caesar with Parmigiano Reggiano

                          • Arugula e ParmigianoUS$21.00

                            Baby arugula, cherry tomatoes, Parmigiano & fig vinaigrette

                            • Brussels Sprout SaladUS$24.00

                              Brussel sprouts, pear, walnuts, grapefruit, arugula, Parmigiano Reggiano, cranberries & lemon-honey dressing

                              • Kale Salad*US$21.00

                                With Pecorino Romano, pear, fresh mint, Serrano chili & mini croûtons

                                • Goat Cheese & Spinach SaladUS$22.00

                                  Honey, roasted pine nuts & balsamic vinaigrette

                                  • Insalata di Porto CervoUS$22.00

                                    Romaine, carrots, hearts of palm, avocado & lemon dressing

                                    • Serafina Chicken SaladUS$23.00

                                      Free range chicken breast, romaine, mesclun, sun dried tomatoes, raisins, pine nuts & pesto dressing

                                      • Avocado San PietroUS$23.00

                                        Shrimp, arugula, grape tomatoes, cannellini & Champagne mustard

                                        • Arugula e FilettoUS$29.00

                                          Diced seared filet mignon, baby arugula & shaved Parmigiano Reggiano

                                          Pasta

                                          All pasta are traditionally cooked al dente like in Italy. Artisan gluten free pasta (+$5) & whole wheat pastas are available

                                          • Spaghetti Pomodori & BasilicoUS$19.00

                                            Homemade tomato sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano & fresh basil

                                            • Penne All'arrabbiataUS$19.00

                                              Spicy tomato sauce with parsley & crushed red pepper

                                              • Spaghetti al LimoneUS$24.00

                                                Lemon & cream, aged Parmigiano Reggiano

                                                • Farfalle al LimoncelloUS$26.00

                                                  Bow tie pasta, baby shrimp, cream & lemon zest

                                                  • Spaghetti CarbonaraUS$23.00

                                                    Bacon, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino, eggs & black pepper

                                                    • Lasagna al FornoUS$26.00

                                                      With our homemade meat sauce

                                                      • Cacio e PepeUS$23.00

                                                        Pecorino Romano, crushed black pepper & extra virgin olive oil

                                                        • Paglia e Fieno*US$23.00

                                                          Homemade fettuccine, tomato sauce, cream, basil & Parmigiano Reggiano

                                                          • Tagliolini di CortinaUS$25.00

                                                            Free range chicken breast, cream, peas & mushrooms

                                                            • Penne alla Vodka*US$23.00

                                                              Made spicy upon request. Homemade tomato sauce, red pepper flakes, a splash of vodka & cream

                                                              • Rigatoni alla BologneseUS$25.00

                                                                With our homemade meat sauce

                                                                • Spaghetti Aglio & Olio "Al Pacino"US$21.00

                                                                  Extra virgin olive oil, red pepper, garlic & Parmigiano Reggiano

                                                                  • Gnocchi di Mamma*US$26.00

                                                                    Cherry tomato sauce & Parmigiano Reggiano

                                                                    • Spaghetti alle VongoleUS$27.00

                                                                      Fresh clams, white wine, a touch of garlic & parsley

                                                                      • OrecchietteUS$25.00

                                                                        Spicy sausage & broccoli rabe

                                                                        • Spaghetti ai Ricci di MareUS$36.00

                                                                          Spaghetti with sea scallops, sea urchin & a touch of white wine & tomato sauce. Our signature dish

                                                                          • Tagliolini Tartufo Nero*US$39.00

                                                                            Homemade tagliolini, Italian black truffle & Parmigiano Reggiano

                                                                            Risotti & Ravioli

                                                                            All our ravioli are homemade "fatta in casa"

                                                                            • Ravioli alla SalviaUS$25.00

                                                                              Homemade spinach & ricotta ravioli served with butter & sage

                                                                              • Ravioli ai Porcini*US$26.00

                                                                                Ricotta & porcini ravioli sautéed with porcini mushrooms

                                                                                • Ravioli Degli InnamoratiUS$28.00

                                                                                  Heart-shaped lobster ravioli in a lobster bisque sauce

                                                                                  • Risotto PorciniUS$29.00

                                                                                    Carnaroli rice with porcini mushrooms (Please allow 15 min)

                                                                                    • Ravioli al Tartufo NeroUS$31.00

                                                                                      Black truffle ravioli & a touch of butter

                                                                                      • Risotto Tartufo & Prosecco*US$33.00

                                                                                        Carnaroli rice, Prosecco & black truffle (Please allow 15 min)

                                                                                        Secondi Piatti

                                                                                          Fabulous To Share

                                                                                          Minimum 2pp

                                                                                          • Rotisserie Chicken

                                                                                            Served with rosemary fingerling potatoes

                                                                                            • ppUS$32.00

                                                                                          • Branzino al Sale

                                                                                            Whole branzino (2 lbs), increased in salt & baked. Served with rosemary fingerling potatoes

                                                                                            • ppUS$45.00

                                                                                          • Tagliolini al Parmigiano

                                                                                            Made table side in a Parmigiano wheel

                                                                                            • ppUS$33.00

                                                                                          • Tomahawk Steak (38 oz.)

                                                                                            Served with rosemary fingerling potatoes

                                                                                            • ppUS$95.00

                                                                                          Pesce

                                                                                          • Filet of Bass al Pinot GrigioUS$34.00

                                                                                            Sautéed bass wrapped in thinly sliced potatoes, served with a Pinot Grigio sauce, leeks & zucchini

                                                                                            • Branzino Cherry Tomatoes*US$38.00

                                                                                              Sautéed in white wine sauce & cherry tomatoes, served with fingerling potatoes & asparagus

                                                                                              • Faroe Islands SalmonUS$31.00

                                                                                                Grilled, served with cherry tomatoes, avocado, & basil

                                                                                                Carne

                                                                                                • Serafina Burger*US$28.00

                                                                                                  Wagyu beef, fontina cheese, avocado, caramelized onions & French fries

                                                                                                  • Steak & FriesUS$36.00

                                                                                                    10oz. free range, grass fed, Certified Angus Steak, grilled, served with French fries

                                                                                                    • Pollo Milanese*US$29.00

                                                                                                      Free range chicken breast, breaded & sautéed with arugula tomatoes & basil

                                                                                                      • Chicken Breast PaillardUS$29.00

                                                                                                        Free range chicken breast with arugula & tomatoes

                                                                                                        • Filet Mignon alla GrigliaUS$39.00

                                                                                                          7oz. free range, grass fed grilled filet mignon, served with French fries

                                                                                                          • Petto di Pollo ParmigianaUS$29.00

                                                                                                            Free range chicken breast, breaded & sautéed, topped with tomato & mozzarella. Side of penne pomodoro

                                                                                                            Vegetarian

                                                                                                            • Spaghetti SquashUS$24.00

                                                                                                              Spaghetti squash with sautéed vegetable mix, pine nuts & tomato sauce

                                                                                                              • Eggplant ParmigianaUS$24.00

                                                                                                                Eggplant, "fior di latte" mozzarella, tomato sauce, fresh basil & Parmigiano Reggiano

                                                                                                                Sides

                                                                                                                $10

                                                                                                                • Sautéed Broccoli

                                                                                                                  • French Fries

                                                                                                                    • Sautéed Spinach

                                                                                                                      • Brussels Sprouts

                                                                                                                        • Fingerling Potatoes

                                                                                                                          La Pizza

                                                                                                                          Our pizza ingredients all come from Italy; San Marzano tomatoes, "fior di latte" mozzarella, buffalo mozzarella, burrata, extra virgin olive oil, 00 flour & Sicilian sea salt

                                                                                                                            Italian Classica

                                                                                                                            • MarinaraUS$19.00

                                                                                                                              Tomato, oregano & garlic

                                                                                                                              • MargheritaUS$22.00

                                                                                                                                Tomato, mozzarella, basil & olives

                                                                                                                                • NapoletanaUS$23.00

                                                                                                                                  Tomato, mozzarella, anchovies, capers & basil

                                                                                                                                  • PepperoniUS$24.00

                                                                                                                                    Tomato, mozzarella & pepperoni

                                                                                                                                    • V.I.P.US$23.00

                                                                                                                                      Tomato, "fior di latte" mozzarella & basil

                                                                                                                                      • Regina*US$25.00

                                                                                                                                        Tomato, buffalo mozzarella & basil

                                                                                                                                        • D.O.C.US$24.00

                                                                                                                                          Tomato, mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano & cherry tomatoes

                                                                                                                                          • 4 StagioniUS$24.00

                                                                                                                                            Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, artichokes, pesto & prosciutto di Parma

                                                                                                                                            Gourmet di Serafina

                                                                                                                                            White Pizza

                                                                                                                                            • Bianca*US$22.00

                                                                                                                                              Mozzarella, fontina, baby arugula & shaved Parmigiano Reggiano

                                                                                                                                              • Formaggi d'ItaliaUS$23.00

                                                                                                                                                Mozzarella, fontina, Parmigiano Reggiano & gorgonzola

                                                                                                                                                • BresaolaUS$25.00

                                                                                                                                                  Mozzarella, fontina, Italian bresaola & baby arugula

                                                                                                                                                  • Goat CheeseUS$27.00

                                                                                                                                                    Mozzarella, roasted peppers, eggplant & baby arugula

                                                                                                                                                    • Tartufo Nero*US$31.00

                                                                                                                                                      Our secret recipe, a bouquet of Italian cheeses & black truffle

                                                                                                                                                      Di Serafina

                                                                                                                                                      • FunghiUS$24.00

                                                                                                                                                        Tomato, mozzarella & mushrooms

                                                                                                                                                        • Pizza all VodkaUS$24.00

                                                                                                                                                          Homemade vodka sauce & fior di latte mozzarella

                                                                                                                                                          • Di FabioUS$25.00

                                                                                                                                                            Tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma & chopped tomatoes

                                                                                                                                                            • Di Vittorio*US$29.00

                                                                                                                                                              Fresh burrata, tomato, basil & prosciutto di Parma

                                                                                                                                                              • NorcinaUS$26.00

                                                                                                                                                                Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms & spicy sausage

                                                                                                                                                                • All' UovoUS$25.00

                                                                                                                                                                  Tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma, sliced tomatoes & one egg

                                                                                                                                                                  Focaccia

                                                                                                                                                                  • LeggeraUS$23.00

                                                                                                                                                                    "Fior di latte" mozzarella, sliced tomatoes & basil

                                                                                                                                                                    • CestinoUS$12.00

                                                                                                                                                                      Focaccia baked with herbs

                                                                                                                                                                      • Di SofiaUS$29.00

                                                                                                                                                                        Robiola & truffle oil. Our own specialty

                                                                                                                                                                        • LigureUS$24.00

                                                                                                                                                                          "Fior di latte" mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, prosciutto di Parma & basil

                                                                                                                                                                          Last updated: 16 February 2023

                                                                                                                                                                          What 334 people are saying

                                                                                                                                                                          Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                                                                                                          4.5
                                                                                                                                                                          4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                                                                          • 4.5Food
                                                                                                                                                                          • 4.3Service
                                                                                                                                                                          • 4.4Ambience
                                                                                                                                                                          • 4.2Value

                                                                                                                                                                          Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                                                                          Review summary

                                                                                                                                                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                                                                          Serafina 38th offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent food" and a "wonderful ambiance." Guests praise the "attentive service" and delightful menu featuring Italian favorites like pasta and pizza. While some mention service inconsistencies, the "lovely atmosphere" and consistently delicious dishes make it a top choice for many visitors seeking a taste of Italy in NYC.

                                                                                                                                                                          334 Reviews

                                                                                                                                                                          1. Adriano

                                                                                                                                                                            Miami

                                                                                                                                                                            6 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                            vip
                                                                                                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                                                                                                            6 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                            Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                                            2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                            Great ambience. Very friendly service. Shout out to Max, my brother from Mexico. But a $40 truffle pasta is supposed to be outstanding and it was not. Same thing for the Spaghetti limone. Deserts were perfect though, both nutella focaccia & tiramisu.

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                                                                                                                                                                          2. Robert

                                                                                                                                                                            New York City

                                                                                                                                                                            30 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                            vip
                                                                                                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                                                                                                            30 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                            Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                            A bit too noisy for my comfort level, but otherwise very good!

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                                                                                                                                                                          3. kalysta

                                                                                                                                                                            New York City

                                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                                            Dined on 15 November 2024

                                                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                            Amazing service and great Italian food. Will definitely be returning as well as recommending to friends and family!

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                                                                                                                                                                          4. Vinay

                                                                                                                                                                            Atlantic City

                                                                                                                                                                            5 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                                            5 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                            Dined on 13 November 2024

                                                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                            Exceptional service and excellent food! Huge thanks to the hostess and the server to go the extra mile to make our dinner special and comfortable!

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                                                                                                                                                                          5. Deborah

                                                                                                                                                                            New York City

                                                                                                                                                                            152 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                            3.0

                                                                                                                                                                            152 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                            Dined on 13 November 2024

                                                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                                                                            2. Food 3
                                                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                            Dined here after visiting Morgan Museum. Very tight spacing for 2, asked for a larger table. Avocado shrimp salad included microscopic shrimp. Coukd have used larger shrimp and less of them, these looked like fish food. Very unimpressed.

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                                                                                                                                                                          6. Peter

                                                                                                                                                                            Washington DC

                                                                                                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                            vip
                                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                            Dined on 11 November 2024

                                                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                            Across the board delicious food and professional service.

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                                                                                                                                                                          7. Natalie

                                                                                                                                                                            New York City

                                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                                            Dined on 5 November 2024

                                                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                            3. Service 3
                                                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                            Everything was great good, drinks. I only gave 4 stars because it was my friends birthday and i asked for a birthday surprise with a cake and they didn’t do it the server said he would but never did but besides that everything was great.

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                                                                                                                                                                          8. Willem

                                                                                                                                                                            New York City

                                                                                                                                                                            5 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                                                                                                            5 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                            Dined on 5 November 2024

                                                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                            Weer heerlijk gegeten bij Serafina. We zaten met ons zessen in een gezellige ‘booth’, de bediening was perfect en de pizza’s waren lekker.

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                                                                                                                                                                          9. Nicole

                                                                                                                                                                            Indiana

                                                                                                                                                                            6 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                                            6 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                            Dined on 4 November 2024

                                                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                            Amazing food, meatballs were absolutely incredible! Would definitely come back!!

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                                                                                                                                                                          10. Willem

                                                                                                                                                                            New York City

                                                                                                                                                                            5 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                                                                                                            5 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                            Dined on 3 November 2024

                                                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                                            2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                                                            3. Service 3
                                                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                            Uitstekend gegeten bij Serafina. Heerlijke Spaghetti Aglio & Olio ‘Al Pacino’. Een aanrader. Prijs was redelijk, in vergelijking met andere Italiaanse restaurants.

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                                                                                                                                                                          FAQs

                                                                                                                                                                          Serafina 38th offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (646) 779-7667.

                                                                                                                                                                          Serafina 38th is rated 4.5 stars by 334 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                                                                                                                          2 people
                                                                                                                                                                          19:00
                                                                                                                                                                          Booked 41 times today

                                                                                                                                                                          Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                                                                                          Google Map for Serafina 38th

                                                                                                                                                                          241 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016-2818

                                                                                                                                                                          Additional information

                                                                                                                                                                          • Cross Street
                                                                                                                                                                            South East corner of Madison Avenue and East 38th Street
                                                                                                                                                                          • Area
                                                                                                                                                                            Murray Hill
                                                                                                                                                                          • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                                                                                            Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:45 pm
                                                                                                                                                                          • Price
                                                                                                                                                                            $31 to $50
                                                                                                                                                                          • Cuisines
                                                                                                                                                                            Italian, Cocktail Bar, Pizza Bar
                                                                                                                                                                          • Dining style
                                                                                                                                                                            Casual Elegant
                                                                                                                                                                          • Dress code
                                                                                                                                                                            Smart Casual
                                                                                                                                                                          • Parking details
                                                                                                                                                                            Private Lot
                                                                                                                                                                          • Public transit
                                                                                                                                                                            Grand Central Station, Bus Lines on Madison Avenue and Fifth Avenue, Subway 5, 7, D, F
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