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Serafina 79, New York, NY

Serafina 79

4.5 (949)
$31 to $50
Italian
1022 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10075

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today

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

What 949 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Serafina 79 offers "wonderful pizzas and tiramisu" in a "beautiful and cozy" ambiance. Known for its "reliably delicious" Italian fare, the restaurant shines with "excellent pizza" and "delicious pasta dishes." While some find it "a bit noisy," the "friendly staff" and "reasonable prices" make it a neighborhood favorite.
949 Reviews
  1. Douglas VIP

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Such nice people and great food. A little tight on space but worth it!!

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  2. Sarah VIP

    Caribbean1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I order in from here all the time but I decided to try something new - pasta with cream and shrimp - and it was not good. It was so heavy and had a weird taste to it. I had two bites, but could not finish the rest when the server came to get it. She didn’t ask me what the issue was. She just took it and they charged me for it. I guess Serafina does not care much anymore about the satisfaction of their customers . In addition you can’t order direct  from them anymore. You must order through an app so you need to pay extra. Definitely losing my faith in Serafina.

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  3. jenna VIP

    New York City56 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Rock & roll was blasting in the dining room. I asked the hostess to turn it down but she said she couldn’t. When I go out to eat and drink I want a relaxing environment , to talk with my dinner guests. Loud music belongs in gyms and dance clubs, not fine restaurants. Eventually someone on the waitstaff lowered the volume. It was still a noisy place. Our ears were ringing. Salad & pizza were delish.

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  4. jewelnel VIP

    New York City90 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Table much closer together than seems safe. The rocking tables could be fixed so not a problem for all guests.

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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. Catherine VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area121 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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  8. sandy VIP

    New York City203 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

Serafina 79 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 734-2676.

Serafina 79 is rated 4.5 stars by 949 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today
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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