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Serafina 79, New York, NY

Serafina 79

4.5
4.5
909 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
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.

Order delivery or takeout

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.
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 909 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
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 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.

909 Reviews
  1. Gianluca

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice service, the ambient was warm and cosy. As an Italian guy, I can say that the food was very good!

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  2. Jennifer

    Baton Rouge

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Go at night if you can! We had an early NYE dinner and the restaurant vibe was so fun! Food was great too!

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  3. Rodrigo

    VIP

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Highly recommend. Thanks

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  4. Mitchell

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always wonderful food and service. I reserved a table at the window and a candle in my desert for my birthday and everything went perfectly. My friend and I had a great time. Thank you.

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  5. Frenel Ruben

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Me and my friends loved the Rigatoni bolognese and the Norcina pizza

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  6. Daniel

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overpriced and not great value but a nice atmosphere.

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  7. Jean

    Tampa

    228 reviews

    4.0

    228 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Dinner on the top floor next to the windows was perfect! Not crowded like lunchtimes we’ve eaten here. My spouse loved his mushroom ravioli, the crostini with prosciutto were delicious and the chicken paillard very nice. We will be back soon!

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  8. SEBASTIAN

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    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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  9. Max

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely choice for dinner after visiting the MET. Just a short walk away. The food and ambiance is what is great here. Wine and cocktails were also very good. I have been here several times and have enjoyed pizza, pasta, and entrees. Larger parties should make reservations since it is a smaller restaurant. Staff was friendly.

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  10. Amber

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    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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FAQs

Serafina 79 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 734-2676.

Serafina 79 is rated 4.5 stars by 909 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
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