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Serafina 79, New York, NY

Serafina 79

4.6 (945)
$31 to $50
Italian
1022 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10075

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Additional information

  • 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

Experiences

  • Mother’s Day Special Menu – May 11th

    May 11, 2025 only
    Celebrate Mother’s Day with a unique dining experience. In addition to our à la carte menu, we’ve created a refined special menu featuring seasonal ingredients and elegant pairings—designed to honor and delight the women we love most. Make her day truly special—reserve your table and let us take care of the rest.
    Mother’s Day Special Menu – May 11th Photo

What 945 people are saying

Serafina 79 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Serafina 79 offers a vibrant Italian dining experience with "fantastic food" and "excellent pizza." The atmosphere is casual yet inviting, making it a great spot for lunch or dinner. Guests appreciate the "delicious" pasta dishes, attentive service, and location convenience near museums. While some service hiccups occur, the restaurant remains a neighborhood favorite.
945 Reviews
  1. ellie

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love serafina, one of the best spots in the city.

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  2. Jay VIP

    New York City69 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Italian bistro with reasonable prices in uber-expensive neighborhood.

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  3. Catherine VIP

    San Francisco120 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The atmosphere is ok for a casual spot. A bit noisy. But the food is fantastic. We ordered meat balls to go with the pasta with meat sauce, wonderful combination. The pizza with black truffles was excellent. We loved the thin crust .

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  4. sandy VIP

    New York City202 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Always good. The thin crusted pizza is excellent. Meatballs also very good.

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  5. Joan VIP

    New York City24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good casual restaurant. We came here for lunch and had minestrone soup and squash spaghetti. Tomato sauce very good and we asked for the sauce on the side. Glad we did because the squash spaghetti was delicious even without the sauce.

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  6. Mary Beth VIP

    New York City31 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The place has a fun vibe but the food is very bland. There are countless better Italian restaurants in the neighborhood and beyond. I don't really get the appeal.

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  7. Frederick

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Well located, nice and easygoing. Wonderful pizzas and tiramisu.

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  8. Madi

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were so pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. It was beautiful and the food was delicious. We did have a large group (16) that had to be separated in two groups on separate floors of the restaurant but if you call ahead of time you may be able to get your large groups to sit together.

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  9. Kari

    New York City14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very nice experience. Food delicious. Service very good. Would go again.

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  10. Audrey

    New York City37 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I used to eat at Serafina regularly many years ago, and while some dishes are still great, others are disappointing. My friends ordered the avocado salad which was lots of lettuce, some avocado and a few hearts of palm. A little meager and uninspiring for a $23 salad. The restaurant hasn’t lost its charm, however. It’s still a lovely place for lunch with friends.

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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 945 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. Upper East Side

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • Delivery & takeout
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