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Serafina 38th, New York, NY

Serafina 38th

4.5
4.5
407 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 407 people are saying

Serafina 38th 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

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Serafina 38th offers a "great atmosphere" and "amazing food." Guests frequently praise its pasta and energetic ambiance, making it a "perfect spot" for gatherings. While some note service inconsistencies, many highlight its attentive staff and delicious Italian dishes. The "truffle pizza" and "carpaccio" are standout choices, ensuring a memorable dining experience.
407 Reviews
  1. Anne

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food and service. Wish the bread in basket was warmed.

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  2. Ellen VIP

    New York City28 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food usually is solid at Serafina - my salad today was not crisp lettuce & very little chicken (as an add on). Also asked for dressing in the side & salad came dressed. Was going to have coffee, etc after eating but waited 10+ minutes for anyone to came back to the table for the order so asked for the check & left.

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  3. Patricia VIP

    New York City56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A nice welcome and promptly seated. Lovely server who was friendly and efficient. My friend had the chicken franchesee which looked and tasted delicious. I had the avocado, shrimp, cannellini bean salad with cherry tomatoes. A great combination and a first time for me. Thoroughly recommend and will go back next time I’m in NY. Great value for money we thought.

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  4. MaryAnn

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is really good, especially the pasta. Been here before and it never disappoints.

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  5. Jean

    New York City6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The chicken Milanese was dry, too thin and tasteless. Will not come again

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  6. Alexandra

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent choice! Went relatively early. Both I and my companion found the food extremely good.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great atmosphere and amazing food, had awesome service and they even helped us celebrate a birthday

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  8. Janice

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We decided to eat here because we had visited the one in Little Italy. We chose this one as it was near by. We were greeted nicely. The serving size was appropriate . Just the right amount. All of our food was good. We were disappointed because we expected it to be fabulous as the other one was. I love desserts the cheesecake was so bland I didn't finish it. Good just nothing super special

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We were probably not lucky. Our started took an absurd amount of time to arrive (three tables around us were seated and fully served before it did, and we were even asked “So have you gotten the starter?” by our waiter because even he was surprised), and that really crushed the experience for us. Food was reasonable but nothing stellar, and it took so long we were told “The kitchen is now closed so no dessert is available.” Probably won’t try it again.

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  10. NancyG

    New York City24 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was excellent and the service was good. There was no bread on the table. No one asked if we wanted dessert/coffee/tea - the waiter just brought the check - felt rushed. It was VERY noisy.

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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 407 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
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
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
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
  • Delivery & takeout
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