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Serafina 79, New York, NY

Serafina 79

4.6
4.6
901 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 52 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Child-friendly
  • Lively
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch & Dinner Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 734-2676
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Private room available for up to 60 people.
  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Cross Street
    East 79th Street, South West corner of Madison and 79th Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    6 Train, exit on 77th Street
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 901 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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 charming ambiance with standout dishes like "my favorite bolognese to ever exist" and "the prosciutto & burrata was amazing." While some guests experienced service hiccups and noted inconsistent food quality, others praised the friendly staff and delicious meals. Ideally located for museum-goers, it's a popular neighborhood choice.

901 Reviews
  1. SEBASTIAN

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Muy buena atención, pedimos spaguetti a la carbonara (8 puntos), chicken milanesse (7,50) y spaguetti frutti de mare (7 puntos).

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  2. Amber

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yummy Italian food and drinks loved by my whole family, kids included. Sit on the 3rd floor for a cool experience!

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  3. Audrey

    New York City

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been eating at Serafina for many years and have always been happy. The meals are made with care, presented nicely and the produce is always fresh and delicious. They are also willing to make alterations for folks with dietary restrictions, like myself.

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  4. Krysta

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance at Serafina was just as great as the food! We make sure to always visit a Serafina restaurant on our trips to NYC and we haven’t been disappointed yet. The drinks, appetizers, and entrees were delicious. The staff was very friendly.

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  5. Victoria

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful experience! We loved the third floor dining room and the glorious food! Everything was delicious. Perfectly seasoned and with a perfect bite. Salad, pasta and pizza were beyond expectations as was the service - conscientious, joyful and wonderful. We’ll be back.

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  6. Ryan

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We’ve been coming to this place for years. The food is always fantastic, and service is usually excellent. They’re tagliolini with the black truffles is a great dish. Believe it or not, parking is not too bad at street level around this place, especially a little bit later in the early evening. 

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  7. Rodrigo

    VIP

    Mexico City

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Pretty good food. Good selection of wines. Nice and relax after a MET visit

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  8. Kate

    New York City

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I love Serafina. It’s reliably delicious and the staff is great.

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  9. Mary

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious dinner, great service, pretty decor! Great date!

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  10. kathy

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Very disappointed. We ordered the "classic Cesar salad" nothing classic about this it tasted like like lettuce with mayo. Then we ordered the vodka pizza and it was edible, but that's it because it lacked flavor. Tiramisu was okay and we ordered Prosecco which was actually really nice. Service was ok. Good ambiance, lighting and music but with so maybe options in NYC we will not return.

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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 901 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 52 times today

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Google Map for Serafina 79

1022 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10075

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    East 79th Street, South West corner of Madison and 79th Street
  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch & Dinner Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    6 Train, exit on 77th Street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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