Da Raffaele - NYC

4.8

478 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Da Raffaele's is a warm and inviting Italian restaurant.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Sunday: 11:30am - 3:00pm Dinner: Monday - Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Phone number
(646) 895-9849
Website
http://www.daraffaelerestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
883 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10022
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Cross street
49th
Parking details
None
Additional
Delivery, Takeout

Pinot Grigio, Ca Donini, Veneto, Italy$11.00
Pinot Grigio, Elena Walch, Alto Adige, Italy$12.00
Chardonnay, Ca Donini, Veneto, Italy$11.00
Chardonnay, Standing Stone, Finger Lakes, New York$12.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Kato, Marlborough, New Zealand$12.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford, Marlborough, New Zealand$12.00

Rosé Wines

Bardolino, Santi, Veneto, Italy$12.00

Red Wines

Cabernet Sauvignon, Lyeth, Sonoma, California$14.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Grayson, Napa, California$12.00
Chianti Riserva, Melini, Tuscany, Italy$12.00
Chianti Classico, Querceto, Tuscany, Italy$14.00
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Farnese, Abruzzo, Italy$12.00
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Umano Ronchi, Abruzzo, Italy$12.00
Pinot Noir, Hanging Vine, Lodi, California$14.00
Merlot, Tortoise Creek, Central Coast, California$12.00

By The Bottle

Sparkling

Bellavista, Franciacorta, Lombardia, Italy$60.00
Prosecco, Lamberti, Veneto, Italy$42.00
Champagne, Laurent Perrier, Champagne, France$95.00

Italian Whites

Pinot Grigio, Ca' Donini, Veneto, Italy$38.00
Pinot Grigio, Elena Walch, Alto Adige, Italy$48.00
Pinot Grigio, Jermann, Friuli, Italy$60.00
Arneis, Damilano, Piemonte, Italy$44.00
Dreams, Jermann, Friuli, Italy$110.00
Chardonnay, Ca' Donini, Veneto, Italy$38.00
Chardonnay, Jermann, Friuli, Italy$60.00
Gavi, Ca Bianca, Piemonte, Italy$50.00
Gavi dei Gavi, La Scolca, Piemonte, Italy$90.00
Fiano Di Avellino, Terredora, Campania, Italy$45.00
Greco di Tufo, Terredora, Campania, Italy$45.00
Bianco di Sicilia, Regaleali, Sicilia, Italy$42.00

California Whites

Chardonnay, Standing Stone, Finger Lakes, New York$38.00
Chardonnay, Far Niente, Napa, California$95.00
Chardonnay, Souverain, Alexander, California$42.00
Chardonnay, Mer Soleil, Santa Lucia, California$60.00
Chardonnay, Grgich Hill, Napa, California$75.00
White Blend, Conundrum, California$48.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Kato, Marlborough, New Zealand$38.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Beckmen, Marlborough, New Zealand$42.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Duckhorn, Napa, California$46.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Raymond Reserve, Napa, California$70.00

Italian Reds - Piemonte

Barolo Sori Gepin, La Spinona, Piemonte, Italy$80.00
Barolo, Pio Cesare, Piemonte, Italy$110.00
Barbaresco, Renato Fenocchio, Piemonte, Italy$70.00
Barbera d'Alba Rinaldi, Ca Bianca, Piemonte, Italy$48.00
Dolcetto d'Alba, La Spinona, Piemonte, Italy$42.00

Italian Reds - Veneto

Amarone Classico, Zenato, Veneto, Italy$120.00
Amarone Classico, Le Ragose, Veneto, Italy$100.00
Amarone Classico, Righetti, Veneto, Italy$80.00
Valpolicella Ripasso, Bertani, Veneto, Italy$60.00
Valpolicella Ripasso, Santi, Veneto, Italy$52.00

Italian Reds - Toscana

Brunello di Montalcino, Le Chiuse, Tuscany, Italy$120.00
Brunello di Montalcino, Camiliano, Tuscany, Italy$100.00
Rosso di Montalcino, Fattoria dei Barbi, Tuscany, Italy$60.00
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Boscarelli, Tuscany, Italy$65.00
Chianti Classico Riserva, Fattoria Melini, Tuscany, Italy$70.00
Chianti Riserva, Melini, Tuscany, Italy$48.00
Riserva, Il Falcone, Tuscany, Italy$70.00

Italian Reds - Supertuscans

Campaccio, Terrabianca, Tuscany, Italy$70.00
Promis Ca' Marcanda, Gaja, Tuscany, Italy$100.00
Orma, Tenuta Sette Ponti, Tuscany, Italy$100.00

American Reds - Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon, Grayson Cellars, Napa, California$42.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Joseph Phelps, Napa, California$120.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Far Niente, Napa, California$180.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Lyeth, Sonoma, California$48.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Raymond Sommelier, Napa, California$60.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus, Napa, California$160.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus Reserve, Napa, California$220.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Heitz, Napa, California$90.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Stag's Leap, Napa, California$80.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Oak, Sonoma, California$120.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Faust, Napa, California$110.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Quintessa, Napa, California$250.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Viader, Napa, California$250.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Ridge Montebello, Santa Cruz, California$250.00

American Reds - Merlot

Merlot, Tortoise Creek, Napa, California$40.00
Merlot, Stag's Leap, Napa, California$90.00
Merlot, Dickhorn, Napa, California$90.00
Merlot, Raymond Reserve, Napa, California$60.00
Merlot, Flora Springs, Sonoma, California$50.00

American Reds - Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir, Hanging Vine, Napa, California$42.00
Pinot Noir, Meiomi, Napa, California$50.00
Pinot Noir, Flowers, Sonoma, California$90.00
Pinot Noir, Lyeth, Napa, California$48.00
Pinot Noir, Etude, Napa, California$85.00

American Reds - Zinfandel

Zinfandel, Ridge Geyserville, Santa Cruz, California$70.00
Saldo - The Prisoner

What 478 people are saying

Da Raffaele - NYC reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Da Raffaele in NYC offers a cozy, authentic Italian dining experience with "excellent authentic Italian cuisine" and "wonderful specials." The owner/chef is "super attentive," creating a welcoming atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "fabulous food" and "wonderful service," making it a "neighborhood gem" with "delicious home made fresh Italian food" and an inviting ambiance.

478 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore1 review
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My dining experience confirmed the reviews I carefully reviewed: the staff is friendly and attentive, the food is expertly prepared and absolutely delicious, and I enjoyed the ambience. I will be back and spreading the news!
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Willem VIP
Charleston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Having lived in the South of Italy, I am picky in selecting New York restaurants: Da Rafaelle has become my go-to restaurant. How rare is it nowadays to see an owner (Rafaelle) cook himself and come out to greet his regulars. He combines southern Italian authenticity with consistent sophistication. My wife has many allergies and he is able to cook around those, and still produce excellence.
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Danette
Philadelphia8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The meal was wonderful as always. I had the pasta special and it was delicious. My companion’s meal was also great. The desserts were scrumptious. The service was impeccable. The owner came out and greeted us. Always a fabulous experience.
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Elizabeth VIP
West Palm Beach31 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A neighborhood gem, but also worth a trip from other areas. Warm atmosphere, delicious food and friendly and professional staff. Rafaele makes you feel welcome and is a delight. Make a reservation !
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S
New York City44 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fabulous restaurant in terms of food, service, atmosphere. Will return often.
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Ken
New York City27 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We brought two friends from the Upper East Side and they both said they loved Da Raffaele and will be back. Our favorite Italian restaurant in Midtown East.
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Krista
New York City27 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A nice birthday lunch as a family with great food
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Danette
Philadelphia8 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
When we walked in we were greeted like welcome guests. We specifically came to NYC to eat at great restaurant and DaRaffaele lived up to our expectations. We have eaten there many times before and we’ve never been disappointed. My friend and I had the pappardelle which was firm but not stiff and the sauce was magical. Another friend had the scallops capesante and she loved them. I was so full that I couldn’t finish my pistachio dessert but my friend finished mine and had her own chocolate mousse. We had amaretto sours as our cocktail and I don’t know how they do it but the cherry flavor in it is delicious. We had sambuccas for our after dinner drinks and they were so smooth and warm that it almost made me forget the winter weather. The waiter was attentive but not overbearing. I wish all restaurants were like DaRaffaele.
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Khin Sandi
New York City6 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was so good - from appetizer to dessert. On point!
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Ken
New York City27 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best Italian restaurant in Midtown East - cozy, delicious food and great service.
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FAQs

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

Da Raffaele - NYC is rated 4.8 stars by 478 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

883 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10022

Additional information

Cross street
49th
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Sunday: 11:30am - 3:00pm Dinner: Monday - Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Delivery, Takeout

Website
http://www.daraffaelerestaurant.com/
Phone number
(646) 895-9849

Da Raffaele - NYC

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

By The Glass

Sparkling

Prosecco, Lamberti, Veneto, Italy$12.00

Veuve de Vernay, Brut, France

Veuve de Vernay, Brut Rosé, France

White Wines

Pinot Grigio, Ca Donini, Veneto, Italy$11.00

Pinot Grigio, Elena Walch, Alto Adige, Italy$12.00

Chardonnay, Ca Donini, Veneto, Italy$11.00

Chardonnay, Standing Stone, Finger Lakes, New York$12.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Kato, Marlborough, New Zealand$12.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford, Marlborough, New Zealand$12.00

Rosé Wines

Bardolino, Santi, Veneto, Italy$12.00

Red Wines

Cabernet Sauvignon, Lyeth, Sonoma, California$14.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Grayson, Napa, California$12.00

Chianti Riserva, Melini, Tuscany, Italy$12.00

Chianti Classico, Querceto, Tuscany, Italy$14.00

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Farnese, Abruzzo, Italy$12.00

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Umano Ronchi, Abruzzo, Italy$12.00

Pinot Noir, Hanging Vine, Lodi, California$14.00

Merlot, Tortoise Creek, Central Coast, California$12.00

By The Bottle

Sparkling

Bellavista, Franciacorta, Lombardia, Italy$60.00

Prosecco, Lamberti, Veneto, Italy$42.00

Champagne, Laurent Perrier, Champagne, France$95.00

Italian Whites

Pinot Grigio, Ca' Donini, Veneto, Italy$38.00

Pinot Grigio, Elena Walch, Alto Adige, Italy$48.00

Pinot Grigio, Jermann, Friuli, Italy$60.00

Arneis, Damilano, Piemonte, Italy$44.00

Dreams, Jermann, Friuli, Italy$110.00

Chardonnay, Ca' Donini, Veneto, Italy$38.00

Chardonnay, Jermann, Friuli, Italy$60.00

Gavi, Ca Bianca, Piemonte, Italy$50.00

Gavi dei Gavi, La Scolca, Piemonte, Italy$90.00

Fiano Di Avellino, Terredora, Campania, Italy$45.00

Greco di Tufo, Terredora, Campania, Italy$45.00

Bianco di Sicilia, Regaleali, Sicilia, Italy$42.00

California Whites

Chardonnay, Standing Stone, Finger Lakes, New York$38.00

Chardonnay, Far Niente, Napa, California$95.00

Chardonnay, Souverain, Alexander, California$42.00

Chardonnay, Mer Soleil, Santa Lucia, California$60.00

Chardonnay, Grgich Hill, Napa, California$75.00

White Blend, Conundrum, California$48.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Kato, Marlborough, New Zealand$38.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Beckmen, Marlborough, New Zealand$42.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Duckhorn, Napa, California$46.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Raymond Reserve, Napa, California$70.00

Italian Reds - Piemonte

Barolo Sori Gepin, La Spinona, Piemonte, Italy$80.00

Barolo, Pio Cesare, Piemonte, Italy$110.00

Barbaresco, Renato Fenocchio, Piemonte, Italy$70.00

Barbera d'Alba Rinaldi, Ca Bianca, Piemonte, Italy$48.00

Dolcetto d'Alba, La Spinona, Piemonte, Italy$42.00

Italian Reds - Veneto

Amarone Classico, Zenato, Veneto, Italy$120.00

Amarone Classico, Le Ragose, Veneto, Italy$100.00

Amarone Classico, Righetti, Veneto, Italy$80.00

Valpolicella Ripasso, Bertani, Veneto, Italy$60.00

Valpolicella Ripasso, Santi, Veneto, Italy$52.00

Italian Reds - Toscana

Brunello di Montalcino, Le Chiuse, Tuscany, Italy$120.00

Brunello di Montalcino, Camiliano, Tuscany, Italy$100.00

Rosso di Montalcino, Fattoria dei Barbi, Tuscany, Italy$60.00

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Boscarelli, Tuscany, Italy$65.00

Chianti Classico Riserva, Fattoria Melini, Tuscany, Italy$70.00

Chianti Riserva, Melini, Tuscany, Italy$48.00

Riserva, Il Falcone, Tuscany, Italy$70.00

Italian Reds - Supertuscans

Campaccio, Terrabianca, Tuscany, Italy$70.00

Promis Ca' Marcanda, Gaja, Tuscany, Italy$100.00