Serafina 38th

4.5 (420)

$31 to $50

Italian

241 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016-2818

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2 people

May 6, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 53 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Lively
Charming

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.

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
(646) 779-7667
Website
https://www.serafinarestaurant.com/
Dress code
Smart Casual
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
241 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016-2818
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

Popular dishes

Bruschetta$16.00
Toasted bread with marinated fresh tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil & a touch of garlic
Meatballs$19.00
Homemade meatballs topped with Parmigiano Reggiano, tomato sauce, basil & toasted bread
Carpaccio di Filetto & Tartufo Nero*$27.00
Thinly sliced filet mignon, warm black truffle sauce & boiled potatoes
Bresaola*$21.00
Cured filet mignon, arugula, Parmigiano Reggiano, mixed mushrooms & extra virgin olive oil
Fresh Calamari$19.00
Fried calamari served with our homemade spicy tomato dip
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare$27.00
Sushi grade yellowfin tuna, wasabi avocado & ponzu sauce. Served with matchstick fries & mache salad
Tagliere di Salumi*$27.00
Prosciutto di Parma, crudo & cotto, salame di Felino, truffle cheese with honey & toasted bread

Italian Mozzarella & Burrata

Carciofi alla Giudea & Burrata$25.00
Lightly fried artichokes & burrata
Our Caprese$25.00
Buffalo mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, avocado & fresh basil
Prosciutto & Burrata$27.00
Italian burrata & prosciutto di Parma
Burrata & Cherry Tomatoes$24.00
Italian burrata & cherry tomatoes

Insalata

Add: chicken paillard $8, shrimp $10, salmon $12

Di Sofia$19.00
Classic Caesar with Parmigiano Reggiano
Arugula e Parmigiano$21.00
Baby arugula, cherry tomatoes, Parmigiano & fig vinaigrette
Brussels Sprout Salad$24.00
Brussel sprouts, pear, walnuts, grapefruit, arugula, Parmigiano Reggiano, cranberries & lemon-honey dressing
Kale Salad*$21.00
With Pecorino Romano, pear, fresh mint, Serrano chili & mini croûtons
Goat Cheese & Spinach Salad$22.00
Honey, roasted pine nuts & balsamic vinaigrette
Insalata di Porto Cervo$22.00
Romaine, carrots, hearts of palm, avocado & lemon dressing
Serafina Chicken Salad$23.00
Free range chicken breast, romaine, mesclun, sun dried tomatoes, raisins, pine nuts & pesto dressing
Avocado San Pietro$23.00
Shrimp, arugula, grape tomatoes, cannellini & Champagne mustard
Arugula e Filetto$29.00
Diced seared filet mignon, baby arugula & shaved Parmigiano Reggiano

Pasta

All pasta are traditionally cooked al dente like in Italy. Artisan gluten free pasta (+$5) & whole wheat pastas are available

Spaghetti Pomodori & Basilico$19.00
Homemade tomato sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano & fresh basil
Penne All'arrabbiata$19.00
Spicy tomato sauce with parsley & crushed red pepper
Spaghetti al Limone$24.00
Lemon & cream, aged Parmigiano Reggiano
Farfalle al Limoncello$26.00
Bow tie pasta, baby shrimp, cream & lemon zest
Spaghetti Carbonara$23.00
Bacon, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino, eggs & black pepper
Lasagna al Forno$26.00
With our homemade meat sauce
Cacio e Pepe$23.00
Pecorino Romano, crushed black pepper & extra virgin olive oil
Paglia e Fieno*$23.00
Homemade fettuccine, tomato sauce, cream, basil & Parmigiano Reggiano
Tagliolini di Cortina$25.00
Free range chicken breast, cream, peas & mushrooms
Penne alla Vodka*$23.00
Made spicy upon request. Homemade tomato sauce, red pepper flakes, a splash of vodka & cream
Rigatoni alla Bolognese$25.00
With our homemade meat sauce
Spaghetti Aglio & Olio "Al Pacino"$21.00
Extra virgin olive oil, red pepper, garlic & Parmigiano Reggiano
Gnocchi di Mamma*$26.00
Cherry tomato sauce & Parmigiano Reggiano
Spaghetti alle Vongole$27.00
Fresh clams, white wine, a touch of garlic & parsley
Orecchiette$25.00
Spicy sausage & broccoli rabe
Spaghetti ai Ricci di Mare$36.00
Spaghetti with sea scallops, sea urchin & a touch of white wine & tomato sauce. Our signature dish
Tagliolini Tartufo Nero*$39.00
Homemade tagliolini, Italian black truffle & Parmigiano Reggiano

Risotti & Ravioli

All our ravioli are homemade "fatta in casa"

Ravioli alla Salvia$25.00
Homemade spinach & ricotta ravioli served with butter & sage
Ravioli ai Porcini*$26.00
Ricotta & porcini ravioli sautéed with porcini mushrooms
Ravioli Degli Innamorati$28.00
Heart-shaped lobster ravioli in a lobster bisque sauce
Risotto Porcini$29.00
Carnaroli rice with porcini mushrooms (Please allow 15 min)
Ravioli al Tartufo Nero$31.00
Black truffle ravioli & a touch of butter
Risotto Tartufo & Prosecco*$33.00
Carnaroli rice, Prosecco & black truffle (Please allow 15 min)

Secondi Piatti

Fabulous To Share

Minimum 2pp

Rotisserie Chicken
Served with rosemary fingerling potatoes
- pp$32.00
Branzino al Sale
Whole branzino (2 lbs), increased in salt & baked. Served with rosemary fingerling potatoes
- pp$45.00
Tagliolini al Parmigiano
Made table side in a Parmigiano wheel
- pp$33.00
Tomahawk Steak (38 oz.)
Served with rosemary fingerling potatoes
- pp$95.00

Pesce

Filet of Bass al Pinot Grigio$34.00
Sautéed bass wrapped in thinly sliced potatoes, served with a Pinot Grigio sauce, leeks & zucchini
Branzino Cherry Tomatoes*$38.00
Sautéed in white wine sauce & cherry tomatoes, served with fingerling potatoes & asparagus
Faroe Islands Salmon$31.00
Grilled, served with cherry tomatoes, avocado, & basil

Carne

Serafina Burger*$28.00
Wagyu beef, fontina cheese, avocado, caramelized onions & French fries
Steak & Fries$36.00
10oz. free range, grass fed, Certified Angus Steak, grilled, served with French fries
Pollo Milanese*$29.00
Free range chicken breast, breaded & sautéed with arugula tomatoes & basil
Chicken Breast Paillard$29.00
Free range chicken breast with arugula & tomatoes
Filet Mignon alla Griglia$39.00
7oz. free range, grass fed grilled filet mignon, served with French fries
Petto di Pollo Parmigiana$29.00
Free range chicken breast, breaded & sautéed, topped with tomato & mozzarella. Side of penne pomodoro

Vegetarian

Spaghetti Squash$24.00
Spaghetti squash with sautéed vegetable mix, pine nuts & tomato sauce
Eggplant Parmigiana$24.00
Eggplant, "fior di latte" mozzarella, tomato sauce, fresh basil & Parmigiano Reggiano

Sides

$10

Sautéed Broccoli
French Fries
Sautéed Spinach
Brussels Sprouts
Fingerling Potatoes

La Pizza

Our pizza ingredients all come from Italy; San Marzano tomatoes, "fior di latte" mozzarella, buffalo mozzarella, burrata, extra virgin olive oil, 00 flour & Sicilian sea salt

Italian Classica

Marinara$19.00
Tomato, oregano & garlic
Margherita$22.00
Tomato, mozzarella, basil & olives
Napoletana$23.00
Tomato, mozzarella, anchovies, capers & basil
Pepperoni$24.00
Tomato, mozzarella & pepperoni
V.I.P.$23.00
Tomato, "fior di latte" mozzarella & basil
Regina*$25.00
Tomato, buffalo mozzarella & basil
D.O.C.$24.00
Tomato, mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano & cherry tomatoes
4 Stagioni$24.00
Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, artichokes, pesto & prosciutto di Parma

Gourmet di Serafina

White Pizza

Bianca*$22.00
Mozzarella, fontina, baby arugula & shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
Formaggi d'Italia$23.00
Mozzarella, fontina, Parmigiano Reggiano & gorgonzola
Bresaola$25.00
Mozzarella, fontina, Italian bresaola & baby arugula
Goat Cheese$27.00
Mozzarella, roasted peppers, eggplant & baby arugula
Tartufo Nero*$31.00
Our secret recipe, a bouquet of Italian cheeses & black truffle

Di Serafina

Funghi$24.00
Tomato, mozzarella & mushrooms
Pizza all Vodka$24.00
Homemade vodka sauce & fior di latte mozzarella
Di Fabio$25.00
Tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma & chopped tomatoes
Di Vittorio*$29.00
Fresh burrata, tomato, basil & prosciutto di Parma
Norcina$26.00
Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms & spicy sausage
All' Uovo$25.00
Tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma, sliced tomatoes & one egg

Focaccia

Leggera$23.00
"Fior di latte" mozzarella, sliced tomatoes & basil
Cestino$12.00
Focaccia baked with herbs
Di Sofia$29.00
Robiola & truffle oil. Our own specialty
Ligure$24.00
"Fior di latte" mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, prosciutto di Parma & basil

What 420 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
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Serafina 38th offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious Italian food" and a "fantastic atmosphere." Guests often praise the "excellent service" and "great ambiance." The truffle pizza and pasta dishes are standout favorites. While some service inconsistencies exist, overall, it's a "highly recommended" spot for tasty meals and warm hospitality.

420 Reviews

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Gary VIP
New York City27 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing as always. Excellent food, excellent service.
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Francesca
Central Coast5 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Serafina is a nice easy going restaurant. In the UWS is more family friendly, here at 38th is more for business and probably for the nearby hotel
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Peter
San Diego5 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice restaurant selected quite by chance. Food was flavorful and well-prepared. Beverage options were sufficient. Service was appropriate and cooperative. No real negative points other than a rather loud group at a table not far from me… not the restaurant’s fault!! I would likely return to this restaurant and I would recommend it to others.
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Thomas VIP
Los Angeles12 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Incredibly poor service. I made the reservation days in advance through OpenTable, but the host staff was unable to find it. They were rather insistent they did not have a reservation for my party. When I showed them our reservation on the OpenTable app on my phone, we were finally able to be seated. Our waiter was rarely seen during our visit. To get a second glass of wine, we tried asking the food runner to have our waiter come to the table, when that didn’t work, we went to the host station. When our waiter finally appeared, he did not apologize for being MIA but rather bothered. No one on the staff followed up with us during our time dining at Serafina. Needless to say, Serafina on 38th is not someplace I’ll visit again.
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Samantha
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful restaurant close to Grand Central. Was very family-friendly! Delicious food, fantastic atmosphere and perfect service. We enjoyed a full 3-course dinner and appreciated not feeling rushed at all.
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Jim VIP
Greater Boston5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ricardo is the best server—we always ask to be seated in his area. Food is excellent—our favorite Serafina location.
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Betsy VIP
New York City5 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was freshly prepared and tasty, though not exceptional and a little pricey for the portion. The coffee was excellent. The wait staff was a little brusque at times.
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Gina
Philadelphia78 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A really nice experience. Our server, whose name I can't remember, was very good and everyone at the table enjoyed the really delicious food. I had the short rib pappardelle, and I would definitely have it again. Everyone left full and satisfied.
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Karen
San Francisco1 review
3.0
Dined on April 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I was a little disappointed with my experience at Serafina this time around. I went to this same Serafina’s for a work lunch a year or so ago and it was SO good. When a couple of my friends wanted to get together, I remembered this place and how good it was, so booked it. Compared to last time, I felt the experience was a little “sub-par”, hence my ratings. The food was OK and the service was OK (at times almost felt our server was just waiting for us to leave). No real complaints - just not up to the same standard as previously.
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Lauren VIP
Chicago4 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I’ve been to other Serafina restaurants and had better experiences, but the food here was below average.
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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 420 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 53 times today

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
Order direct

Website
https://www.serafinarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(646) 779-7667

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Serafina 38th

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Spaghetti Carbonara

Fresh Calamari

Lasagna al Forno

Classic Antipasti

Bruschetta$16.00

Meatballs$19.00

Carpaccio di Filetto & Tartufo Nero*$27.00

Bresaola*$21.00

Fresh Calamari$19.00

Yellowfin Tuna Tartare$27.00

Tagliere di Salumi*$27.00

Italian Mozzarella & Burrata

Carciofi alla Giudea & Burrata$25.00

Our Caprese$25.00

Prosciutto & Burrata$27.00

Burrata & Cherry Tomatoes$24.00

Insalata

Di Sofia$19.00

Arugula e Parmigiano$21.00

Brussels Sprout Salad$24.00

Kale Salad*$21.00

Goat Cheese & Spinach Salad$22.00

Insalata di Porto Cervo$22.00

Serafina Chicken Salad$23.00

Avocado San Pietro$23.00

Arugula e Filetto$29.00

Pasta

Spaghetti Pomodori & Basilico$19.00

Penne All'arrabbiata$19.00

Spaghetti al Limone$24.00

Farfalle al Limoncello$26.00

Spaghetti Carbonara$23.00

Lasagna al Forno$26.00

Cacio e Pepe$23.00

Paglia e Fieno*$23.00

Tagliolini di Cortina$25.00

Penne alla Vodka*$23.00

Rigatoni alla Bolognese$25.00

Spaghetti Aglio & Olio "Al Pacino"$21.00

Gnocchi di Mamma*$26.00

Spaghetti alle Vongole$27.00

Orecchiette$25.00

Spaghetti ai Ricci di Mare$36.00

Tagliolini Tartufo Nero*$39.00

Risotti & Ravioli

Ravioli alla Salvia$25.00

Ravioli ai Porcini*$26.00

Ravioli Degli Innamorati$28.00

Risotto Porcini$29.00

Ravioli al Tartufo Nero$31.00

Risotto Tartufo & Prosecco*$33.00

Secondi Piatti

Fabulous To Share

Rotisserie Chicken

Branzino al Sale

Tagliolini al Parmigiano

Tomahawk Steak (38 oz.)

Pesce

Filet of Bass al Pinot Grigio$34.00

Branzino Cherry Tomatoes*$38.00

Faroe Islands Salmon$31.00

Carne

Serafina Burger*$28.00

Steak & Fries$36.00

Pollo Milanese*$29.00

Chicken Breast Paillard$29.00

Filet Mignon alla Griglia$39.00

Petto di Pollo Parmigiana$29.00

Vegetarian

Spaghetti Squash$24.00

Eggplant Parmigiana$24.00

Sides

Sautéed Broccoli

French Fries

Sautéed Spinach

Brussels Sprouts