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Serafina Always, New York, NY

Serafina Always

4.6 (1401)
$31 to $50
Italian
33 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Everyone, from beautiful models, young professionals to families and businessmen, flock to Serafina Always for its energetic ambiance and delicious cuisine found in this upbeat three floor restaurant.Based on a very authentic approach to Italian food and using only the highest quality ingredients, family recipes are adapted by Vittorio Assaf and our expert chefs. Choose from a variety of thin crust pizzas, homemade pastas, pizzas and fresh grilled meats, fish and vegetables.
UPDATED COVID-19 POLICY:In adherence to the NYC mandate, all eligible guests 12 years and older must be vaccinated against Covid-19 to enter our restaurant.You will need to provide proof of at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccination to enter & dine indoors. The following are acceptable proof of vaccination with a matching valid ID: NYS Excelsior Pass, State or Country issued digital pass or Vaccination Card. Unvaccinated guests are welcome to dine outdoors. Outdoor dining is on a first come, first serve policy.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner & Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We have a wonderful private dining room that seats up to 55 people. It is equipped with a Private bathroom, sound system , and TV that can easily be connected to a computer or dvd player.
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Cross street
    Between Park Avenue and Madison Avenue
  • Parking details
    A public Icon Parking Lot is located right next door
  • Public transit
    N, R & W subway lines stop 5th avenue station and Lexington and 59th Street stations. Both stations about 1.5 blocks from restaurant.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 1,401 people are saying

Serafina Always reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Serafina Always impresses with its "great quality food" and "outstanding service," making it a reliable choice for Italian cuisine enthusiasts. Diners appreciate the "social environment" and "quiet upstairs setting." The "chicken Milanese" and "tiramisu" are menu highlights. While some service issues were noted, the staff's attentiveness often shines.
1,401 Reviews
  1. Perry VIP

    New York City41 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was indifferent at best, maybe because with a table for six the tip is already included. Food came out at different times, so some waited for all to be served and ate warm-ish pasta. Upstairs has little ambiance. Downstairs is nicer.

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  2. Peter

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great quality food with Outstanding Service. Was a great evening in a very nice "social" environment.

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  3. Victoria

    London17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice restaurant, delicious Italian food, nice staff

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  4. Melanie VIP

    Denver11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
     I asked my server  which appetizer to choose between two things. He gave me his opinion, and I agreed with it. And then he brought me out some bread which I did not order and cost $23. I told him that I had not ordered that and he could see I was annoyed and said that he would take it off my bill. I spoke with the manager and said that I did not appreciate him trying to sneak that on my bill. She was very nice and told me I would not be charged. I come to this restaurant every time I come to the city and I was very  disappointed with the service this time. Like I said, the manager was very nice and I very much appreciate her taking care of it. But that server was shady.

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  5. Brenda VIP

    New York City59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We found this branch of Serafina very good. We were upstairs where it was very quiet and peaceful. All three of us enjoyed our 3 different pasta dishes and the price was reasonable. We divided the spinach and goat cheese salad. Service was friendly and attentive. Will return.

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  6. Pieter

    New York City7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a wonderful lunch at this neighborhood restaurant

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  7. Carlos

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Muy rica comida y muy buena atención. Está más caro que anteriormente

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  8. Sylvain VIP

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chicken Milanese outstanding and leave room for the Tiramisu for desert.

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  9. Megan

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We can't get enough of this specific location. We had our rehearsal dinner here a few years ago and go back as often as possible for lunch or dinner. It's an absolute favorite of ours!

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  10. Marion

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy Serafina Always. It's the perfect choice for a business lunch or meeting girlfriends. A table upstairs provides a more quiet and intimate setting while downstairs is a more lively, upper Eastside vibe. The service and food is consistently good. You can't go wrong!

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FAQs

Serafina Always offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 702-9898.

Serafina Always is rated 4.6 stars by 1401 OpenTable diners.

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

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33 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Park Avenue and Madison Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner & Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    A public Icon Parking Lot is located right next door
  • Public transit
    N, R & W subway lines stop 5th avenue station and Lexington and 59th Street stations. Both stations about 1.5 blocks from restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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