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Da Raffaele - NYC, New York, NY

Da Raffaele - NYC

4.8 (479)
$30 and under
Italian
883 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10022

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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 479 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Da Raffaele in NYC offers an "exceptional food" experience, complemented by "warm Italian hospitality." Known for its "authentic and delicious" cuisine, the restaurant exudes a "charming" atmosphere with attentive service. The chef/owner's personal touch enhances the dining experience, making it a "neighborhood treasure" worth visiting.
479 Reviews
  1. angelo VIP

    Nashville15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bravo Raffaele! Great restaurateur and excellent food. We had the special he suggested to us the Duck Ragu pasta. Fantastic! See you this upcoming Monday again.

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  2. Don

    Atlanta6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal. Everything was delicious from appetizer, pasta, and main. My wife had the soft shell crab special. Top notch!

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  3. Steve VIP

    New York City55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, very nice service. Prices were a bit high, particularly on the specials (where prices weren't revealed) and the portions weren't as large as they might have been. But overall a very nice place and we will return.

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  4. AnnMarie

    Chicago / Illinois16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the most charming spot with authentic and delicious food. The owner is always there moving throughout and the staff is attentive and knowledgeable. A place that has neighborhood regulars and always some walk-ins as it is right near the U.N. Highly recommend!

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  5. Larry VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quiet, cozy, great food and service - perfect for date night

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  6. Maria VIP

    New York City17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Not as nice as last time we were there. Service was sketchy and the food was not as good as we remembered.

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  7. Danette

    Philadelphia County9 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. John

    San Francisco Bay Area2 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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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 479 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

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 2 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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