Serafina Fabulous Pizza

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Located in New York, New York

Address: 1022 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10075, United States

Phone: +1 212-734-2676

Rating: 4.1

Services

  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Fast service
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Rooftop seating
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Bar on site
  • Toilets
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi
  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Trendy
  • Family friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists
  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Categories

  • Bar
  • Italian restaurant
  • Pizza restaurant

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Comments

  • Review 1 (2024-12-10 - Rating: 4)

    Great place to stop in for lunch. It was nice and quiet, with a great view. I highly recommend the risotto, it was the best I’ve ever had. The staff were very friendly also!

  • Review 2 (2024-12-25 - Rating: 5)

    We went this evening on Christmas Eve so it wasn’t completely full. The food arrived quickly and was hot. Our server was attentive and professional. We ordered the margharita pizza, lobster ravioli, lobster tangilioni,and mushroom ravioli. Everything started wonderful! Great service, amazing food, great atmosphere, Will definitely return.

  • Review 3 (2025-01-03 - Rating: 5)

    Really cool place with its location upstairs. Also, the staff was great helping us get a spot on New years Eve. The pizza my gf and I had were great little light on the toppings but still super good. Its probably just me being a chunk, haha👍

  • Review 4 (2024-11-21 - Rating: 5)

    I had a wonderful dining experience at Serafina in Manhattan after the Met—the food was delicious, the atmosphere was lively, and the service was impeccable. Everything ran smoothly, and it was clear the team worked together seamlessly to ensure a great evening. A special mention goes to Levi, the manager, whose attentiveness and warm hospitality made the experience even more memorable.

  • Review 5 (2023-08-08 - Rating: 5)

    Cute place close to the Metropolitan Art museum. Good food, especially the beef Carpaccio and the Meatballs. Delicious sauce. I did not get to try the pizza, but I liked this place enough that Ill be back and try the pizza next time Im in the upper East side!

  • Review 6 (2024-06-08 - Rating: 5)

    Very nice atmosphere! Went here for lunch after visiting one of the museums on 5th Ave. There was no wait at the time we went, but it filled up quickly! I would recommend the Spaghetti Pomodori e Basilico! Had a great time and will come back again!

  • Review 7 (2022-05-01 - Rating: 5)

    I came here with my friend for her birthday and we had an amazing time. All the food was fresh and service was amazing. Our server was Lucy and she was the only one covering a big area of people on the terrace. She is an amazing waitress. Definitely coming back

  • Review 8 (2022-12-29 - Rating: 4)

    The food was great but small portions and the seating is very tight. There was also a chilly draft but also I think this is reasonable prices for the area and its super close to the MET. I wouldnt recommend this place for large groups of people. The lemon pasta and cocktail were amazing.

  • Review 9 (2024-08-25 - Rating: 5)

    Cute and cozy. Located on the second floor this location is rather small but comfortable. The service was fast and friendly with a nice menu to choose from. We tried their mozzarella avocado and tomato salad and pasta in pink vodka sauce accompanied by a love martini. Food was good.

  • Review 10 (2024-12-29 - Rating: 5)

    Really good Italian food. Fettuccine was outstanding and the spinach and ricotta ravioli was top notch. Highly recommend.

  • Review 11 (2022-12-17 - Rating: 4)

    Delicious food! White wine was delicious. They like to turn tables fast, not a place if you don’t want to feel rushed! They wanted to take my plate when I had my fork still in my hand! Oh well it was delicious and cute atmosphere!

  • Review 12 (2024-10-15 - Rating: 5)

    After a long day of walking the pizza and tiramisu here put me to ease. I was fully content when stepping out of this place

  • Review 13 (2024-11-21 - Rating: 5)

    I’ve been here two times and it’s an amazing cuisine, the service is amazing. Personnel make sure you have a good time and meal by making you feel home.

  • Review 14 (2024-09-26 - Rating: 5)

    I was born and raised in Italy. The food from this restaurant sent me back to Italy 🤩🤩. Everything I had was authentic Italian. The meatballs were excellent (especially the marinara sauce omg), pizza was just as good as the one in the pizzeria across my house in Italy…tiramisú was divine.If that wasn’t enough, service was excellent. They treated us with courtesy and everyone was very efficient.Do yourself a favor and go eat at this location!!!🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

  • Review 15 (2024-02-04 - Rating: 4)

    Nice location, cozy environment and very friendly staff. But food was too salty compared to other Italian restaurants in New York. They offer gluten free options.

  • Review 16 (2023-09-04 - Rating: 5)

    Incredible lunch at Serafina today. Had a Caesar salad and Regina pizza. Hands down one of the best pizzas I have ever had. Highly recommend!

  • Review 17 (2024-09-17 - Rating: 5)

    Lovely location with nice overlook on rooftop. Food is great! Service welcoming and fast

  • Review 18 (2024-11-26 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing restaurant with delicious food. Our server Connor was incredible!! Very kind, professional and welcoming. Thank you Connor! Highly recommend.

  • Review 19 (2023-05-26 - Rating: 5)

    Yummy Italian food. Tiramisu was amaaszxxiinnggggg. Pasta was tasty… However artichoke with burata was not great. Burata was fresh though.

  • Review 20 (2022-08-26 - Rating: 5)

    Ambience was amazing, especially to watch a NYC rainstorm pass by on the top floor dining area. Risotto with truffles and the lasagna were super delicious. Ended the meal with a perfect tiramisu!

  • Review 21 (2022-05-03 - Rating: 5)

    First time here. It was highly recommended by another mom while we waited to put our name on the waiting list. The food was delicious. The ambience was perfect and comfortable even when every table was occupied. I love the decor of the space as well. Id love to go back and host a gathering there in the future.

  • Review 22 (2024-06-07 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent service, pizza and salad among the best we had in our three months in the NY area. Superb espresso. Outside seating with a view on the lively people traffic. NY noises come on top complimentary but that is the name of the game in this town.

  • Review 23 (2021-11-18 - Rating: 5)

    Easy walking distance from the Met, and very busy for a Tuesday afternoon. Little understaffed, as everywhere is during the pandemic, but our food came out quickly and it was perfect. The wait staff was friendly and you pay at the table with a hand-held card machine. I had the DOC Margherita pizza and my husband had the cacio e pepe. Both were phenomenal.

  • Review 24 (2019-01-20 - Rating: 5)

    Great friendly staff with really good service. Loved the pizza we had. We will definitely go back to try many of the amazing pizza options.Second floor seating was a little cold, but very nice ambiance. I would recommend upstairs seating.

  • Review 25 (2021-10-26 - Rating: 4)

    Cute Italian place near Central Park. We went after our trip to the Metropolitan Museum. The portion size is decent. Definitely order a dish per person and even an appetizer. We ordered the VIP margherita which was good. The Taglioni pasta Al pollo was good too. We werent blown away but liked the service and ambiance. The ingredients also tasted fresh. Its a good go to Italian place to add to our list.

  • Review 26 (2024-08-11 - Rating: 5)

    Great food, excellent salads...only ventilation is too cold...Hihg recommendation for food.

  • Review 27 (2019-12-10 - Rating: 4)

    Food was great, we had a couple different things and my family enjoyed them all. Portions were average, and prices were alright. Staff was friendly but didn’t come by often. The restaurant was beautiful, we were seated near the very top and I loved how everything looked. Overall it was also clean and spacious enough.

  • Review 28 (2018-02-18 - Rating: 4)

    The food was fresh and delicious. I definitely recommend this place for lunch if you are passing by. But it is probably not worth planning a trip around.

  • Review 29 (2023-05-31 - Rating: 4)

    Spaghetti carbonara was very good. This is a Fancy Dancy Place @$6 for water!!! The only water you can get is that kind. Flat or sparkling water. I asked for non alcoholic beverages and they pointed to two mocktails that were $14 each. I was hoping for soda maybe, but I guess not. Just be warned there are no substitutes!! You get whats on the only. $25 artichoke burrata...no bread, bread would have been nice. I forgot the name of the pasta my son got, but it was Bowtie pasta limoncello with shrimp.

  • Review 30 (2021-02-14 - Rating: 5)

    Such a cute and intimate indoor Italian spot. You’ll catch a seat next to the oven stove fire with low candle lit environment. Food is unique and delicious.

  • Review 31 (2023-01-01 - Rating: 5)

    The Crostini di Sofia and Tartufo Nero were amazing, I highly recommend! Portion sizes were good, not too small or oversized. The atmosphere is comfortable, and service was efficient and professional.

  • Review 32 (2022-02-19 - Rating: 5)

    Loved the ambience. I was there for brunch on the weekend, the orange juice is real fresh! I had the Margherita pizza and spicy alla penne vodka. The portion size are good enough for one person. The pizza crust was real thin like a cracker. The food was good, the price are a little on the high- located in uptown. It’s very close to the met. I was seated outdoor, service was a little slow but they were good. I would go for their pizza again!

  • Review 33 (2022-04-03 - Rating: 5)

    Great atmosphere, great food and fabulous service. If youre looking for great italian food and those nyc vibes then this is the place to go!

  • Review 34 (2024-11-24 - Rating: 5)

    The workers were so fast to get our food and it was delicious and it was so beautiful in here

  • Review 35 (2022-05-24 - Rating: 5)

    Love Serafina!! We always have an awesome time. The Mojito is one of the best I have had so far. The pizza delicious!!!

  • Review 36 (2021-12-27 - Rating: 4)

    Had the Margherita Pizza delivered for a two-people dinner. It was okay, nothing special. The olives really came through. Delivery was on-time. Two pizzas would definitely have been two much for two people. I personally didnt think it was worth 20+ bucks. Also, they didnt send any cheese or pepper toppings.

  • Review 37 (2024-04-08 - Rating: 5)

    An unassuming gem, this restaurant is a personal favorite for its no-frills approach that doesn’t compromise on quality. The service is consistently good, and the food never fails to delight with its great flavors. It’s a refreshing spot where simplicity and excellence meet on a plate.

  • Review 38 (2024-04-15 - Rating: 5)

    Very cozy place with excellent food!! Servers are very attentive and positive.

  • Review 39 (2019-08-25 - Rating: 5)

    Great food, great warm service full of smiles. We decided to stay on for desserts and had the tiramisu which I find is such a perfect way to end a nice lunch.

  • Review 40 (2019-07-14 - Rating: 4)

    It’s a really good Italian place. It has 2 atmospheres on the first level (which is the second floor) a more formal restaurant and in the second level a laid back terrace

  • Review 41 (2020-01-25 - Rating: 5)

    The name of if the business says it all: FABULOUS!! Simplicity with an elegant twist for pizza; the Margherita pizza is timeless andClassic. This is a go to favorite for lunch or dinner. If you want to eat inside, you’ll have to go up a flight of stairs and host will seat you. Very popular in the Neighborhood, and very family orientated. Back to the Margherita pizza, I love the olives and basil leaves that seem like embellishments but are so Delish toEat as well, simple yet fabulous! The pizza boxes to go are so cool! ❤️❤️❤️

  • Review 42 (2019-03-11 - Rating: 5)

    Had really good pizza! crust was thin but supportive and very enjoyable. would go again! it is slightly hard to access, so dont go with someone who has difficulties using stairs. the photo is the cheese pizza after I got full.

  • Review 43 (2024-12-24 - Rating: 4)

    The food tasted fantastic and came out pretty quickly. I had the Margarita pizza with added mushrooms. My wife had the spaghetti carbonara. We each enjoyed our meal. Would recommend this establishment.

  • Review 44 (2024-04-27 - Rating: 5)

    Nice place with amazing service. Food was delicious as if homemade by grandma.

  • Review 45 (2019-04-14 - Rating: 4)

    The service was super fast. The pizza and pasta tasted great. The dining area in the top floor looks so nice at night!

  • Review 46 (2024-02-18 - Rating: 5)

    Went into the city for an early birthday celebration, decided last minute to eat here. Wait was only 15 minutes, cocktails were perfect, pizza (as an appetizer) was fabulous, entrees were amazing, dessert was perfect. Already planning our next trip back!!

  • Review 47 (2020-01-05 - Rating: 5)

    Best service in town. As soon we order stuff just appeared immediately. No clue how they do it. Magic! :)

  • Review 48 (2023-04-10 - Rating: 5)

    Far more, was expected from this location. The mojitos are good

  • Review 49 (2022-08-07 - Rating: 5)

    Nice place to eat not far from Metropolitan Museum. Delicious pizza.

  • Review 50 (2023-05-01 - Rating: 4)

    Good Italian restaurant not too far from the MET - great for an after-museum lunch.My partner was still hungry after her cacio e pepe so if youre very hungry go for the pizza!

  • Review 51 (2024-05-14 - Rating: 5)

    Serafina 79 in the Upper East Side is a true gem. The Italian food is simply amazing, offering a delightful array of flavors and perfectly cooked dishes. The service is impeccable, with staff who are attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. The dish choices are extensive and cater to all tastes, ensuring everyone finds something they love. I highly recommend Serafina 79 for anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience in New York City.

  • Review 52 (2022-10-09 - Rating: 5)

    I have to say having been to Italy several times, this is truly Italian style. Delicious, as was the meatballs and marinara sauce.

  • Review 53 (2022-05-31 - Rating: 5)

    Food delicious and pizza was enough for two people. Gnocchi was great but not enough sauces but love the grated cheese

  • Review 54 (2022-07-04 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing! My 2nd visit here in 5 years. The pizza is awesome, highly recommend.

  • Review 55 (2024-11-10 - Rating: 5)

    I took my friend from out of town to Serafina the other night and we had a wonderful time. Immediately upon getting there, the staff was very attentive. The manager, Levi , was so helpful and friendly. Levi made sure we had a great meal from the food to the atmosphere. I had the Cacio e Pepe and it was fabulous. My friend and I are truly looking forward to coming back.

  • Review 56 (2024-12-15 - Rating: 5)

    Best pizza we ever tasted. They said NY pizza was good. Well it was great. Next time we hit the MET we will be also swing by Serafina.

  • Review 57 (2023-07-11 - Rating: 4)

    This restaurant is a good reasonably priced choice near The Met in a neighborhood generally lacking reasonably priced restaurants. It’s up a steep flight of stairs, so not very disabled friendly. But once you’re there, there’s a nice intimate dining room with large windows, letting in lots of light. The service is very good and the food, while not amazing, is also perfectly good.

  • Review 58 (2025-01-01 - Rating: 4)

    Nice. Good location close to the park and the met.

  • Review 59 (2023-05-10 - Rating: 5)

    What an amazing place to eat at on a sunny day! It was such a joy to see the colorful and cheerful decoration of the restaurant. I recommend that you reserve in advance mainly because there’s no waiting area and you will end up having to queue on the narrow staircase leading up to the restaurant (not very comfortable). Luckily, we did have a reservations so we sat down immediately. The staff was very friendly and the service was quick! We were a party of 3 and we shared a margherita pizza (without olives) and we each had our own pasta dish: 2 of us had the black truffle ravioli dish and I had the Paglia E Fieno (fettucini with creamy tomato sauce). The pizza was phenomenal from crust to toppings! The 2 other people with me LOVED their ravioli dish and I also loved my fettucini dish. What I liked about my fettucini dish is that the homemade fettucini itself was really special and the portion was very generous! I ended up not having dinner that day! Highly recommend this place!

  • Review 60 (2024-09-10 - Rating: 5)

    Good food and service. Tables are pretty close together.

  • Review 61 (2022-11-21 - Rating: 5)

    Superb. The atmosphere was exactly what my daughters and I needed after a long day of walking. It was charming, quaint, welcoming and warm. The service was great and the food was out of this world.

  • Review 62 (2023-09-06 - Rating: 5)

    We very much enjoyed the margherita pizza and the bruschetta.Service is friendly and attentive .The restaurant is quaint.Great location close to the Met and just a few minutes from the Guggenheim.

  • Review 63 (2023-12-11 - Rating: 4)

    Efficient handling of walk-in diners. Attentive and polite staff. Nice high ceilings in the 3rd floor.Our VIP pizza was thin crusted to our liking with sufficient tomato sauce, mozzarella and basil; however, it wasn’t as tasty.Our food got cold quickly.

  • Review 64 (2023-12-15 - Rating: 5)

    Cute little find just a few steps from the Métropolitain Museum.

  • Review 65 (2018-07-01 - Rating: 4)

    Wonderful service, delicious food, delightful atmosphere.

  • Review 66 (2024-11-22 - Rating: 4)

    My brother and I were trying to escape the rain and came across this cozy restaurant. There are a lot of stairs and it’s small, but the service was warm and friendly and the food was delicious. I had the bolognese and my brother has the pepperoni pizza. Very delicious.

  • Review 67 (2024-07-04 - Rating: 5)

    Stopped for a light lunch and enjoyed great salad and pizza. Good and friendly service

  • Review 68 (2024-01-02 - Rating: 5)

    The food was amazing, the tagliolini tartufo nero and tiramisu was to die for. This restaurants aesthetic was absolutely lovely.

  • Review 69 (2019-08-02 - Rating: 5)

    Awesome Italian dishes and pizza! The meal and service was excellent! Great spot to go after touring the Met!

  • Review 70 (2024-05-29 - Rating: 5)

    Great pizza and extremely friendly and helpful staff. Great atmosphere and honestly had a very good time with my friend. Would definitely come back again

  • Review 71 (2023-12-30 - Rating: 5)

    Told 30 minute wait then to our delite 5 minutes later we had a table. We started with a bottle of Gavi di Gavi before enjoying the delicious Crostini di Sofia. We were in the mood for pasta and pizza so we ordered the Tartufo di Nero, Portifino pasta, and Cacio de Pepe then shared. Absolutely fantastic! I highly recommend this multi-level Italian restaurant experience.

  • Review 72 (2023-12-09 - Rating: 4)

    The food was good and the service as well even though they very busy that even forgot the wine we asked, we had to eat in a claimed part of the street, obviously the administration of this place wants to attend more people that the staff can handle.

  • Review 73 (2023-10-03 - Rating: 5)

    This gem of an eatery was perfect. The food was tasty and well-made. The service was extremely attentive and friendly. The space was airy and relaxing, which was a welcome change from the bustle of the city. I highly recommend Serafinas.

  • Review 74 (2024-04-25 - Rating: 5)

    Lovely food quality and service for a very affordable price given the area its in. The servers were so nice and attentive, and I havent had a tiramisu so good in years.

  • Review 75 (2022-07-08 - Rating: 5)

    We recently had a wonderful experience at Serafina! We visited on a Wednesday evening and were seated immediately. The ambience was lovely, as was the staff. We had the burrata and prosciutto appetizer which was incredible - easily some of the best prosciutto Ive ever had! We ordered the gnocchi and steak and potatoes entrees. The gnocchi was perfectly tender and the sauce was delicious. The steak was initially overcooked, but the staff corrected that quickly and the properly prepared cut was tender and delicious. I also had an amazing espresso martini here that will be hard to match taste-wise! Overall I definitely recommend this restaurant if you are looking for reasonably priced Italian food near Central Park.

  • Review 76 (2023-07-01 - Rating: 5)

    Serafina fabulous pizza delivers an unforgettable Italian culinary experience. From the warm ambiance to the authentic flavors, every aspect of this restaurant is top-notch. Impeccable service, mouthwatering dishes, and a truly enjoyable atmosphere make it a must-try for Italian food enthusiasts.

  • Review 77 (2023-11-18 - Rating: 5)

    Incredible pasta, great service, warm atmosphere.

  • Review 78 (2023-05-04 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing! Must try the black truffle pasta. Tiramisu in latte were delicious as well.

  • Review 79 (2024-05-12 - Rating: 5)

    We had an early dinner after visiting the Met on Mother’s Day. The food, drinks, and service were great. We felt like we were part of the neighborhood!!

  • Review 80 (2018-02-28 - Rating: 4)

    Food was very good. The music went well with the ambiance. All in all, decent experience.

  • Review 81 (2022-07-06 - Rating: 4)

    Pizza honestly didn’t taste too special (got Margherita pizza), and quite pricey. However, the atmosphere, decor, and the pasta were amazing! Would be a nice place for a date but not a casual family diner by any means.

  • Review 82 (2022-12-31 - Rating: 5)

    Love it!The shrimp lemon pasta was the best - I highly recommend it.The atmosphere in the restaurant is unique as its on the 2nd floor and has a nice view of the street, and they got a bar and pizza oven Inside.

  • Review 83 (2024-10-14 - Rating: 5)

    Wonderful food. Waiter super nice and professional. Terrasse quite nice but noisy at rush hours that’s NYC… price is ok pizza is 23-25$. Pasta same.

  • Review 84 (2022-10-01 - Rating: 5)

    The food is excellent. The service is gracious. The seafood risotto had twice as much seafood as risotto; the sauce was very tasty.But it is accessible only by a stair. You should not book if you have a frail or handicapped person.

  • Review 85 (2022-07-16 - Rating: 4)

    Interesting Italian joint, featuring ample seating space inside and outside, elegant dining rooms (on two floors), a diversified but reasonably short menu, and a friendly, diligent and professional service. Good quality-for-price ratio for this side of the Park.

  • Review 86 (2018-09-23 - Rating: 4)

    I know their name says fabulous pizza, but I’ll definitely recommend trying their pastas. The linguini with clams was amazing, simple yet full in flavor. The spaghetti bolognese was delicious as well. Fast service and the place is nice and cozy. The bread wasn’t anything special hence the four stars.

  • Review 87 (2022-08-02 - Rating: 4)

    4.5 starfood- 5 staratmosphere- 5 starservice- 4 starlack of A/C...1 star ( it was July at 3pm)we got the marinara pizza and it was amazing, tasted just like one I had in Rome.so bright and pretty inside.recommend!

  • Review 88 (2019-08-17 - Rating: 4)

    Went here after a super long walk in Central Park. At first we were told that the wait is 50 minutes. We were so hungry that we started walking away but within a few minutes, we got a message saying the table was ready. The restaurant looks tiny but they have another floor with ample space. Loved their gnocchi and ravioli. Slightly higher on the expensive side.

  • Review 89 (2023-03-14 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing taste!! Great vibes and service!The waitress Lucy- Brazilian is so nice and friendly. We highly recommend!!!

  • Review 90 (2024-09-08 - Rating: 5)

    Very nice, cozy restaurant, very friendly staff. The food was quite tasty. Comfort level definite 10.

  • Review 91 (2024-07-08 - Rating: 5)

    Great option for decent food at a decent price near the Metropolitan Museum

  • Review 92 (2023-07-11 - Rating: 4)

    Convenient to the museums and really great food. Prompt and attentive service. Everything we had was excellent and our party of 8 was very satisfied.

  • Review 93 (2018-11-29 - Rating: 5)

    The pizza crust is light and tasty. I think its one of the best that I have every had. Worth a visit if your in the area.

  • Review 94 (2023-05-08 - Rating: 5)

    I took my wife on a little date here after attending the Met. The food and service was really good. We ordered penne alla vodka and margarita pizza. I would recommend giving this place a try.

  • Review 95 (2017-11-13 - Rating: 4)

    I like this location in the upper east side. Upstairs theres a dining area near the bar. We picked up our order of Margherita. I would definitely come back to eat here. This is the third pizza I tried from Serafina, the pizza is always good. The Chelsea location is nice too, but can get too busy. This location seems a bit more intimate and less of the younger club goers getting dinner before a night out. Id recommend this location for a nice quiet dinner date and good pizza and wine. One of the better tasting pizzas Ive had.

  • Review 96 (2024-07-07 - Rating: 5)

    Food was delicious! Authentic Italian, well prepared and good portions. The staff was very courteous and friendly. We sat inside on the second floor which was a very nice atmosphere. Highly recommend, and would definitely go back! Prices are fair.

  • Review 97 (2018-05-22 - Rating: 5)

    Great food and stuff were so friendly

  • Review 98 (2019-04-09 - Rating: 4)

    Loved all of our dishes, great service and a lovely evening. Gnocchi in Pesto was amazingly creamy and flavorful. The Tagliolini with Parma was so pleasing as well...will come back for sure.

  • Review 99 (2022-09-15 - Rating: 5)

    There is no elevator! The view on the 3rd floor is excellent but be prepared to climb a narrow set of stairs. Since it is narrow, you will have to maneuver the people coming down.Their meatballs are spicy and their gnocchi was fresh and excellent.

  • Review 100 (2023-11-28 - Rating: 5)

    Everything was delicious especially the tiramisu desert!! Amazing 😍

  • Review 101 (2021-09-10 - Rating: 4)

    A lot of stairs, nice service, yummy pasta, lovely atmosphere.

  • Review 102 (2024-04-14 - Rating: 5)

    Stopped in for a quick meal and everything was lovely. Great service with good food and drink. We were seated up on the rooftop which was very pretty. For any Bravo fans, they have Ubahs hot sauce pizze to try!

  • Review 103 (2021-06-01 - Rating: 4)

    The food was very good. I got the gnocci with cherry tomato sauce and my boys got pizza. My grievance is no salad or bread with the meal unless you want to get it ala carte and at $22 for a smallish portion it should come with it. I recommend the pizza if you want to have more to eat.

  • Review 104 (2021-04-05 - Rating: 5)

    Turns out I forgot what a plate of real Italian pasta tasted like!! So good! The cooking is top notch and the service is impeccable. The menu prices are not cheap though and on top of them the establishment charges a 10% COVID recovery fee. I look at it this way - to the extent we can go to restaurants AT ALL, we must support them and help them stay around and help them return NYC to its previous glory.My party ordered penne vodka, shrimp farfale, steak, and a Margherita pizza for kids. Everything was delicious. The staff is great and the public is nice.

  • Review 105 (2020-02-23 - Rating: 5)

    This cozy restaurant features mostly italian fare dished out in elegant presentations. I recommend arriving early, otherwise you might have to wait. Luckily service is pretty quick.

  • Review 106 (2024-07-30 - Rating: 5)

    Visited with my wife and daughter......had a kale, pear salad, some focaccia to start which was delicious.....had pizza and gnocchi which was amazing.... super great service..... would definitely recommend.

  • Review 107 (2018-04-04 - Rating: 5)

    Small hidden gem with magnificent food, fantastic service and great quirky wall decorations on the curving stairs up to the second floor. Service was great too. Plan ahead depending on the time since there will likely be some wait without a reservation.

  • Review 108 (2024-08-15 - Rating: 4)

    Me and my family went for my birthday last sat, ohr experience was great, food was delicious, the only thing we didn’t liked that much was the pizza we ordered as an entry it didn’t had as much cheese as we wanted it to have but I’m sure it’s all about preference, the only thing we didn’t liked was how the tables were so next to each other I understand is a busy restaurant and they need as many tables as they can, but that was the only little annoying part because the people next to us were talking and we couldn’t really enjoy our conversation because it felt like we were sitting with them, besides that service was great there was only one server on the floor and she did amazing, food came quick too!

  • Review 109 (2022-01-01 - Rating: 5)

    Staff were both cordial, and extremely efficient. Received remarkable service at dinner which was top notch Italian fare, and wonderful recommendations for wine. Definitely on my list to return.

  • Review 110 (2024-01-30 - Rating: 5)

    The caico pépe pasta was amazing and the price was not too high. The service and ambiance was great as well.

  • Review 111 (2019-03-23 - Rating: 4)

    This was a very nice place I found just walking around during a day in the city. The food was better than expected and the wait time was nearly nothing. The building itself was beautiful and lovely to sit in. My only complaint was that as one person for lunch with nothing added my meal was still about 25 dollars, but that may just be the prices in NYC.

  • Review 112 (2023-01-22 - Rating: 5)

    Fantastic food with great produce and exceptional service

  • Review 113 (2024-08-31 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent pizza. The kids serving was huge and my daughter loved it.

  • Review 114 (2024-05-08 - Rating: 5)

    Delicious food and cocktails, perfect for lunch/dinner/date nights 👌🏻🍝 Salmon was perfecto!

  • Review 115 (2016-01-03 - Rating: 4)

    Im tempted to give Serafina three stars due to the uneven service we received today, but ultimately the things that they did get right, and the food, both deserve four stars.Upon entering we were immediately seated upstairs. 30-45 minutes later and be place was at full lunch time capacity. Arrive early.Throughout the course of our meal, additional people in my party arrived and our waiter, Vicente (sp), kindly and discreetly allowed my party to move to a larger table to accommodate everyone.My peeps and I went strictly for the pizza but after seeing the pasta dishes being served to diners at surrounding tables, we went with pizza and pasta. The pizza is quite thin, so if youre splitting a pizza with one or two other people, youll need something else to fully satisfy your hunger.The cream sauce that they use is delicious, and Im not even a fan of creamy foods. All of the ingredients tasted fresh and the wait time for our entrees was reasonable.The chocolate cake was ok. I wouldve preferred that they serve it warmer but it served its purpose.Negatives: Our waiter was kind and attentive, but forgot one of our drinks. Also, when they brought a second basket of bread to the table, the employee dumped the old half-eaten bread on top of the fresh bread. That threw everyone for a loop. Finally, its a little frustrating when your waiter brings the check then disappears. Our transaction is 95% complete. I dont want to wait ten minutes for the final five percent.I would return if Im ever in the area again.

  • Review 116 (2022-12-11 - Rating: 5)

    Great dinner night on the Upper East Side,Thank you guys at Serafina 🤙🏼

  • Review 117 (2024-03-31 - Rating: 5)

    The pasta was delicious. They were very nice and made us feel welcome.

  • Review 118 (2022-02-18 - Rating: 4)

    I ordered their spicy penne a la vodka. the dish was overall pretty good— it met expectations but didn’t exactly exceed them. the pasta had a great al dente texture and the sauce was creamy and had a slight zest that made it very appetizing. i also ordered their tiramisu which was delightfully creamy and had a rich coffee flavor. it’s not the most outstanding italian place, but i’d overall still recommend trying this place out

  • Review 119 (2018-06-23 - Rating: 5)

    Fun, bustling atmosphere! Service excellent, very friendly. Food was amazing, including the burrata appetizer and the wonderful homemade pastas. The Chantilly cream profiteroles are a must for dessert!!

  • Review 120 (2024-07-21 - Rating: 5)

    Dined in - terrific view of the Upper East Side, gracious hosts and servers who offered to charge our phone, and delicious pizza from one of those brick ovens. Very well priced compared to your average NYC sit-down restaurant!

  • Review 121 (2022-10-24 - Rating: 5)

    Uhmazing. Food was gorgeous, we ate upstairs which is really cutely decorated. I used to live in Italy and the food is definitely on par with real Italian cuisine. The Truffle ravioli was SO good. Staff were wonderful, especially our waitress Selena, and the bar girl down stairs (whose name I didnt get but was awesome). If i had more time Id come back!

  • Review 122 (2021-03-20 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent food... Much better than I expected from a place that refers to itself as a pizza place. My wife had a sea bass Pinot grigio that was just so good. I had a spaghetti squash primavera vegetarian dish in which I asked him to put the tomato sauce on the side as I dont much care for marinara. The dish was excellent without the marinara sauce and the marinara sauce tasted fine.And of course theres the fun of dining outside when the temperature is in the low 40s. Youre dining in a little hut which is open to outside air as the servers go in and out so that it is ventilated at all times and their heaters above you from the ceiling of the hut keeping you reasonably warm.Welcome to the world of Covid. There was a Covid recovery fee of 10% added to the bill which probably covers the cost of building and maintaining the hut and heating it.

  • Review 123 (2023-03-11 - Rating: 4)

    Margherita pizza was very good. Good wine and service. A little tight but cozy.

  • Review 124 (2024-10-09 - Rating: 5)

    Was a great find. Food was amazing

  • Review 125 (2024-08-16 - Rating: 5)

    The pistachio cake was a 9.5 out of 10 and the staff were very accommodating.

  • Review 126 (2023-12-31 - Rating: 5)

    Great food at a fair price. Always a good choice for pasta, pizza, or other staple foods.

  • Review 127 (2024-08-08 - Rating: 5)

    There isn’t a truffle dish on the planet yummier than the Tagliini Tartufo Nero served at all Serafinas. I love this location for its cozy vibes.

  • Review 128 (2021-12-28 - Rating: 5)

    Really incredible food, the pasta with limoncello with Camarores a delicacy and the spectacular lasagna too. The wine they recommended to us was very fresh, the attention was very good.

  • Review 129 (2024-08-05 - Rating: 5)

    Very delicious food, very fast service and kind servers, penne Arabiata was very delicious 10/10 would come again

  • Review 130 (2023-03-25 - Rating: 5)

    Cozy restaurant with romantic evening vibes. Full bar and seasonal menu. Quick service and friendly staff. Would definitely come back again.

  • Review 131 (2019-08-22 - Rating: 5)

    A few weeks ago we spent the day at The MET and then walked here. It was our last day in NY and we were looking for a good place for a last meal. This place did not disappoint.It is such a beautiful location. You enter and walk up a curved stairway to the resturant which is on the second floor. We sat near the windows where you can look out into the city.I had this pasta which was recommended by the server as her favourite one. The pasta was so fresh and the flavour sooo delicious (see photo). It was about 20 USD, if I remember correctly. My mom only got a Caesar salad with salmon but she loved it as well. The flavour of the dressing was nice. My dad ordered pizza and my brother got Calzone. The pizza was basic with tomato sauce and cheese, etc. but my dad really loved it.They gave bread to start which was mediocre, wished it could have been warm. And the service was friendly enough. But we still had an amazing experience with the delicious food and view.

  • Review 132 (2018-07-19 - Rating: 5)

    Delicious...my friends pizza was great, and I enjoyed a great chicken Paillard that was cooked to perfection, with arugula and tomatoIts definitely not inexpensive. My only complaint was the price of a very good Gavi di Gavi - $59 - which can be had retail for $14 (I found it online while at the restaurant and ordered a case). I understand restaurants make much of their money, but a 400% mark-up.seemed extravagant.The service was outstanding. If I happen to be at Lexington and 79th again, I would definitely go back.

  • Review 133 (2023-05-16 - Rating: 4)

    Fungi pizza was very good. Fried Artichoke and burrata was not as expected. The artichoke was cold and tough. Burrata was fine.

  • Review 134 (2019-10-20 - Rating: 4)

    Great food! Flexible dress code and great for kids. Staff was friendly and helpful. Food was amazing, only reason it was four stars was because of the many groups of middle school children yelling and running around.

  • Review 135 (2020-01-27 - Rating: 5)

    We were a group of five, with visitors from Maine, sitting at a fabulous corner table on the second floor. For a late lunch, we ordered salads and also burrata with smoked salmon for the table. It was just perfect for the occasion!

  • Review 136 (2019-12-07 - Rating: 5)

    The lobster ravioli was phenomenal!

  • Review 137 (2023-03-25 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent food. Mushroom Risotto, penne vodka, truffle pizza, and salad were perfect. Kind servers and hosts.

  • Review 138 (2024-08-04 - Rating: 4)

    Very hot no AC working in the restaurant. Food is excellent.

  • Review 139 (2017-05-17 - Rating: 4)

    Good Italian pizza on 2nd floor restaurant overlooking Madison Avenue.

  • Review 140 (2023-04-26 - Rating: 4)

    Excellent neighborhood pizza. Pleasantly surprised that they were open on Easter morning.

  • Review 141 (2024-01-07 - Rating: 5)

    Maybe the best espresso martini in nyc, not strong and very easy to drink. Marghe pizza amazing, very well eaten by our toddler, caccio e peppe so so but were not cheap o parmigiano. Very good experience overall for our Subday lunch in UES

  • Review 142 (2019-02-21 - Rating: 5)

    The pizza is fabulous, but there is much more to this place than the pizza. The pasta dishes are delicious, the view is beautiful, and the service is top notch. I would recommend this place to all walks of life—yes even tourist.

  • Review 143 (2022-05-24 - Rating: 4)

    We ordered a pasta dish and a salad and they were both OK. Friendly staff and quick service with reasonable price

  • Review 144 (2019-02-10 - Rating: 5)

    Great pizza, friendly staff, even good views from the terrace.

  • Review 145 (2022-12-31 - Rating: 4)

    Good Italian restaurant, I loved the caprese and the burrata, the risotto was good but it could be better in my opinion, pasta’s also was very delicious and well done

  • Review 146 (2018-05-09 - Rating: 5)

    Stumbled upon this place by accident. We had an amazing meal. Pizza for me and salad for my spouse. The service was very good and prices at lunch were very reasonable.

  • Review 147 (2021-12-27 - Rating: 4)

    Chicken milanesa and pasta a la vodka!! Thats the perfect combination to share!

  • Review 148 (2018-12-30 - Rating: 5)

    Anyone visiting Central Park or Manhattan needs to go here! This is by far the best Italian food I have had in NY. Everything is imported from Italy and is handmade. If you live in NY, or if you’re just stopping by, you need to come and get a bite to eat here.

  • Review 149 (2018-02-19 - Rating: 5)

    If you are looking for good, easy, nice atmosphere Italian food, then Serafina is the place to go!From delicious appetizers (I recommend the burrata with prosciutto) to a good wine menu (hard liquor also available) and delicious, authentic pastas (the Paglia & Fieno is my favorite!) and soooo many pizza options, this is a must go to place!This location has an upstairs garden atmosphere as well that is always fun to sit in and is enclosed for comfort.This location is also conveniently located to the Met and not too far from the Guggenheim (walk down Madison Ave and see the shops or down 5th by the park).

  • Review 150 (2022-03-26 - Rating: 5)

    I dined in their outdoor seating area, which was kept toasty warm with overhead heaters. The service was prompt and the food was delicious. I had the spaghetti squash stuffed with sauteed vegetables. and would highly recommend! Will definitely return.

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