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Da Raffaele - NYC, New York, NY
Da Raffaele - NYC, New York, NY
Da Raffaele - NYC, New York, NY
Da Raffaele - NYC, New York, NY
Da Raffaele - NYC, New York, NY

Da Raffaele - NYC

4.8 (473)
$30 and under
Italian
883 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10022

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 3 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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 473 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Manhattan

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Da Raffaele in NYC is a "neighborhood treasure" known for its exceptional food and warm Italian hospitality. Guests rave about the "delicious food thoughtfully prepared" and the "great service". The chef/owner, Raffaele, adds personal charm by greeting diners, making it "a fabulous experience" every visit.
473 Reviews
  1. Danette

    Philadelphia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Eating at Da Rafaelle is like going home, if your parent is a great cook and other family members greet you warmly. Before I got there I thought I would order off of the menu, but the specials that they offered were too enticing to pass up. They had lamb osso buco.. I had duck with pappardelle. Yum. The service was attentive but not overbearing. I didn’t feel rushed. One of my companions got chocolate mousse for dessert and she raved about it. For dessert I got a pear tart with walnuts. It was okay but not special.

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  2. Michael VIP

    New York City27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food, made with care by the chef/owner. A neighborhood treasure

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  3. Michael VIP

    New York City27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Deliscous food thoughtfully prepared by the chef owner and served with warm Italian hospitality and charm

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  4. John

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We brought an out of town friend for his birthday. With only a few tables at the hour we were there the service was super attentive. The food and wine were delicious. There was an enthusiastic singing of Happy Birthday by the staff and another table which made the evening special. Kudos to Simon, our server, and the chef/owner who dropped by to say hello. A really nice experience! Thank you Raffaele Esposito and team!

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  5. Bruce

    Omaha3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food start to finish, great service, great experience!

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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Danette

    Philadelphia9 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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  9. 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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  10. S VIP

    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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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 473 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. New York City
  4. Manhattan
  5. Midtown East

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Da Raffaele - NYC

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
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