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Serafina 79, New York, NY

Serafina 79

4.6
4.6
895 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 66 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Kid-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.

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 895 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
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 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.

895 Reviews
  1. Krysta

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Rodrigo

    Mexico City

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. Kate

    New York City

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 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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  4. Mary

    New York City

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 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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  5. kathy

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 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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  6. Ben

    New York City

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been going to various branches of Serafina for decades. I remember fondly the old one on 61st. But what is frustrating is never seem to get a good table. Certainly not at the 79th street location. In the latest case, my son and I were sat at a 2-top when my wife called to see if she could join us. I asked our waitress if we could take the 3-top at the back. “No,” we were told. “We’re going to turn it into a 5-top.” Sure enough, by the time we were finished with our meal, sat at are rather awkward but 4-top, the 3-top hadn’t been used. Not cool.

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  7. Patty

    New York City

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve always loved Serafina on Madison Avenue and have consistently had great experiences. However, last night was disappointing. Our server, an older gentleman, seemed unfriendly and was absent for much of our meal. This impacted the overall experience. I hope you can ensure that all staff members are welcoming and attentive to maintain the high standard I’ve come to expect from Serafina.

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  8. Elizabeth

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A perfect spot for a sophisticated, informal dinner. The chopped salads and brick oven pizzas work well together. Food preparation is consistently light and healthy. You can count on any dish ordered to be successful and delicious. Tables are spaced close together but this is nyc afterall.

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  9. Leslie

    New York City

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My table request was honored. All was perfect including service, seating, ambiance and of course the food!

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  10. Jennifer

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a great time! The wait staff brought out a special dessert for my birthday, which was so nice of them. The food was very tasty - it was the perfect lunch spot for us that day.

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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 895 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 66 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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