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Serafina 38th, New York, NY

Serafina 38th

4.6 (444)
$31 to $50
Italian
241 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016-2818

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 63 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

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What 444 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

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Serafina 38th offers a lively dining experience with "delicious food" and "excellent service." The atmosphere is vibrant, making it ideal for business meals or celebrations. Diners rave about the "scrumptious Ribeye" and "wonderful homemade pasta." Though some encountered service hiccups, the overall ambiance and quality cuisine draw guests back.
444 Reviews
  1. Lynn VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was exceptional!!! Food was delicious!!! Highly recommend!!

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  2. donna

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went on a weekend was serving brunch and lunch. Portions were large and delicious.

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  3. Rowena

    New Jersey2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    My overall experience was very good, specifically the lobster ravioli that was home made was flavorful and had the right portion for one person. The calamari had small serving considering the full price we are paying. The bread though was cold and not fresh. The table given to us had a big fly that circled around us for most of our stay so it was not ideal for a clean place to have flies roaming around. Nonetheless, I would like to give the other locations in Times Square and East side a try for the other food that was not available in 38 Madison, such as the seafood pasta.

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  4. Cecily

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, I love coming here, and so do my guests!

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  5. Mario VIP

    New York City22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    On a Tuesday summer evening, place was busy and noise level a bit elevated. So was difficult to have conversation with my friends. Food and aervice were quite good.

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  6. Katherine

    New Orleans / Louisiana1 review

    3.0

    Dined on July 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We were going to be seated at a table in the main dining area but it was far too loud so we requested to be sat the bar where it was just quieter (at the time). The bartender basically ignored us and we had to ask multiple times for things. He seemed quite put out whenever we asked for anything.

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  7. Stefano

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Abbiamo mangiato bene (pasta). Servizio buono, personale accogliente e premuroso.

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  8. Melodie VIP

    New York City25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoy sitting at the bar for dinner with the bar tender who was there last nice - he is fantastic!!

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  9. Robert VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area159 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The brussels sprout salad was delicious. So was the spaghetti carbonara. Rigatoni Bolognese was on the menu for $27. I substituted spaghetti for rigatoni and it was charged an extra two dollars!

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  10. Beau

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Very happy with the service and food. We will certainly be back.

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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 4.6 stars by 444 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 63 times today
Google Map for Serafina 38th

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 11:30 am–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
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