Serafina Always

Name: Serafina Always
Address: 33 East 61st Street, New York, NY, United States, 10065
Telephone: (212) 702-9898
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1414)

$31 to $50

Italian

33 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 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
(212) 702-9898
Website
https://serafinarestaurant.com/location/always
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.

Location
33 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065
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

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Bruschetta$13.00
Toasted bread with fresh tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil & touch of garlic
Calamari$17.00
Fried calamari served with our homemade spicy tomato dip
Meatballs$17.00
Homemade meatballs topped with Parmigiano Reggiano, served with tomato sauce, basil & toasted bread
Bresaola$19.00
Cured filet mignon, arugula, Parmigiano Reggiano, mixed mushrooms & extra virgin olive oil
Eggplant Parmigiana$22.00
Eggplant, "fior di latte" mozzarella, homemade tomato sauce & Parmigiano Reggiano

Insalate

Half chicken paillard $8, Shrimp $10

Mista Verde$14.00
Fresh seasonal greens & lemon vinaigrette
Di Sofia$16.00
Classic Caesar with Parmigiano Reggiano
Arugula e Parmigiano$19.00
Baby arugula, cherry tomatoes, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano & fig vinaigrette
Brussel Sprout Salad$19.00
Thinly sliced Brussel sprouts, avocado, Parmigiano Reggiano & fresh lemon
Insalata di Porto Cervo$20.00
Romaine, carrots, hearts of palm, avocado, corn & oregano-lemon dressing
Goat Cheese & Spinach Salad$20.00
Honey, roasted pine nuts & balsamic vinaigrette
Serafina Chicken Salad$21.00
Free range chicken breast, romaine, mesclun, sun dried tomatoes, raisins, pine nuts & pesto dressing
Avocado San Pietro$22.00
Baby shrimp, arugula, grape tomatoes, cannellini beans & Champagne mustard sauce
Arugula e Filetto$26.00
Diced seared filet mignon, baby arugula & shaved Parmigiano Reggiano

Pasta

Classic

Penne al Pomodoro$19.00
Homemade tomato sauce & basil
Spaghetti Aglio & Olio "Al Pacino"$21.00
Extra virgin olive oil, red pepper, garlic & Parmigiano Reggiano
Penne alla Vodka$21.00
Homemade tomato sauce with a splash of vodka & cream
Lasagna al Forno$22.00
With our homemade meat sauce
Cacio e Pepe$22.00
Pecorino Romano, crushed black pepper & extra virgin olive oil
Paglia e Fieno$22.00
Homemade fettuccine, tomato sauce, cream, basil & Parmigiano Reggiano
Tagliolini al Pollo$22.00
Free-range chicken breast, cream, peas & mushrooms
Spaghetti Carbonara$23.00
Pancetta, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino, eggs & black pepper
Rigatoni alla Bolognese$24.00
With our homemade meat sauce

Serafina Gourmet

Orecchiette$23.00
Spicy sausage & broccoli rabe
Farfalle al Limoncello$23.00
Bow tie pasta, baby shrimp, cream & lemon zest
Tagliolini al Tartufo Nero$35.00
Italian black truffle, Parmigiano Reggiano & butter

Ravioli & Risotti

Traditionally cooked al dente like in Italy. Artisan gluten-free pasta (+$5) & whole wheat pastas are available

Ravioli alla Salvia$20.00
Spinach & ricotta ravioli served with butter & sage
Ravioli ai Porcini$24.00
Ricotta porcini ravioli sautéed with porcini mushrooms
Ravioli Degli Innamorati$27.00
Heart-shaped lobster ravioli in a lobster bisque sauce
Risotto Porcini$29.00
(Please allow 15 min) Carnaroli rice with porcini mushrooms
Risotto Tartufo & Prosecco$30.00
(Please allow 15 min) Carnaroli rice with Prosecco & black truffle

Secondi Piatti

Vegetarian

Spaghetti Squash$24.00
Spaghetti squash with sautéed mixed vegetables, pine nuts & tomato sauce

Fish

Atlantic Salmon$29.00
Grilled, served with lentils, baby spinach & bearnaise sauce
Branzino ai Cherry Tomatoes$32.00
Sautéed in white wine, served with cherry tomatoes, roasted potatoes & asparagus

Meat

Serafina Burger$24.00
Double R Ranch beef, mozzarella or gorgonzola, avocado, caramelized onions & French fries
Chicken Breast Paillard$26.00
Free range chicken breast with arugula & tomatoes
Chicken Milanese$29.00
Sautéed breaded chicken with arugula tomatoes & basil
Steak & Fries$34.00
Grilled, 10oz free range, grass fed Double R Ranch sirloin, served with fries
Filet Mignon alla Griglia$39.00
Grilled, 7 oz free range, grass fed Double R Ranch filet mignon, served with vegetables & potatoes

Sides

Cestino di Focaccia$9.00
Baked with herbs
Nonna Mash$9.00
Classic mashed potatoes
Roasted Potatoes$9.00
French Fries$9.00
Sautéed Spinach$9.00
Sautéed Broccoli$9.00

Pizza

Our pizza ingredients all come from Italy: San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, buffalo mozzarella, burrata, extra virgin olive oil & even our sea salt

Italian Classica

Marinara$16.00
Tomato, oregano & garlic
Margherita$20.00
Tomato, mozzarella, basil & olives
Napoletana$21.00
Tomato, mozzarella, anchovies, capers & basil
V.I.P. Margherita$22.00
Tomato, "fior di latte" mozzarella & basil
D.O.C. Margherita$23.00
Tomato, mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano & cherry tomatoes
Regina Margherita$24.00
Tomato, buffalo mozzarella & basil

Gourmet di Serafina

White pizza

Bianca$21.00
Mozzarella, fontina, baby arugula & shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
Formaggi d'Italia$22.00
Mozzarella, fontina, Parmigiano Reggiano & gorgonzola
Bresaola$24.00
Mozzarella, fontina, Italian bresaola & baby arugula
Ai Porcini$26.00
Italian porcini mushrooms & herbs
Tartufo Nero$30.00
Our secret recipe, a bouquet of Italian cheeses & black truffle

Di Serafina

Alle Erbe$17.00
Tomato, fresh garden herbs, olives & Parmigiano Reggiano
Portofino$22.00
Tomato, mozzarella, homemade pesto & pine nuts
Ai Funghi$22.00
Tomato, mozzarella & mushrooms
Di Fabio$23.00
Tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma & chopped tomatoes
All' Uovo$24.00
Tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma, sliced tomatoes & one egg

Originali

4 Stagioni$24.00
Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, artichokes, pesto & prosciutto di Parma
Super Vegan$24.00
Tomato, artichokes, mushrooms & broccoli rabe

La Focaccia

Il Cestino$9.00
Focaccia baked with herbs
Leggera$20.00
"Fior di latte" mozzarella, sliced tomatoes & basil
Ligure$22.00
"Fior di latte" mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, prosciutto di Parma & basil

I Nostri Dolci

Il Tiramisù$12.00
Lady fingers, mascarpone, espresso & cocoa dusting on top. Just like Grandma used to make, maybe better. Contains hazelnut & peanut oil
The Chocolate Sensation$12.00
7 chocolate layers with hazelnut cream & hazelnut crunch, served with fresh whipped cream. Contains hazelnut & peanut oil
Foccacia alla Nutella$16.00
Special nutella sauce & strawberries. Perfect to share. Contains hazelnut & peanut oil

Wine

All wines are current release

White by the Glass

Pinot Grigio, Fantinel Riserva, Seravino$12.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Reserve Seravino$13.00
Chardonnay, Seravino, Tuscany$14.00
Vermentino Toscano, Seravino$14.00
Sancerre, Les Vignes du Baron, Loire$16.00
Chardonnay, Sonoma Cutrer$16.00

Red by the Glass

Montepulciano, Arche$12.00
Malbec, Antigal Uno, Seravino, Mendoza$13.00
Chianti Riserva DOCG Tenuta Il Palazzo$14.00
Pinot Noir, Lyric Etude, Santa Barbara$15.00
Merlot, La Roncaia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia$15.00
Cabernet Sauv, St. Francis, Seravino, Napa Valley$15.00
Super Tuscan, Under the Tuscan Sun$16.00

Rosé by the Glass

Chateau Pigoudet Reserve, Seravino, Provence$14.00

Sparkling by the Glass

Seravino Prosecco, Riserva Fantinel$13.00
Seravino Rosé, Brut Riserva Fantinel$14.00
Veuve Clicquot, Brut "Yellow Label"$20.00
Veuve Clicquot, Rosé$24.00

White Wine

Italian

Seravino, Fantinel Riserva, Pinot Grigio$48.00
Seravino, Tenuta Il Palazzo, Chardonnay$53.00
Seravino, Vermentino Toscano$55.00
Villa Sparina, Gavi di Gavi$55.00
Antinori, Bramito, Chardonnay$57.00
Livio Felluga, Pinot Grigio$67.00
La Scolca, Gavi di Gavi, Black Label$95.00
Antinori, Castello della Sala, Cervaro$120.00

French

Les Vignes du Baron, Sancerre, Loire$69.00

American

Charles Krug, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley$58.00
Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River, Chardonnay$60.00
Far Niente, Chardonnay, Napa Valley$99.00

New Zealand

Seravino, Reserve, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough$53.00
Cloudy Bay, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough$85.00

Red Wine

Italian

Seravino, Tenuta Il Palazzo, Chianti Riserva DOCG$55.00
Seravino, Under the Tuscan Sun, Super Tuscan$64.00
La Roncaia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Merlot$65.00
Antinori, Peppoli, Chianti Classico DOCG$68.00
Antinori, Brunello di Montalcino$120.00
Pio Cesare, Barolo$129.00

Argentinian

Seravino, Malbec, Antigal Uno, Mendoza$58.00

American

Lyric Etude, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara$58.00
St. Francis, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley$64.00
Etude, Pinot Noir, Carneros Estate$95.00
Joseph Phelps, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley$129.00

Rosé

Seravino, Chateau Pigoudet Reserve, Provence$60.00
- 750ml$60.00

Sparkling

Seravino, Prosecco Riserva Fantinel$60.00
Seravino, Rosé Brut Riserva Fantinel$65.00
Veuve Clicquot, Brut Yellow Label$110.00
Krug$375.00
Louis Roederer, Cristal$495.00

What 1,414 people are saying

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

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Serafina Always offers a cozy, neighborhood vibe with "outstanding service" and "delicious Italian food." The menu caters to diverse tastes, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. Patrons appreciate the "warm atmosphere" and welcoming staff. The restaurant is ideal for both casual outings and special gatherings, with highlights such as "world quality pasta" and a "social environment."

1,414 Reviews

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Toni VIP
New York City99 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friend and Ibgad a delicious dinner with excellent service from our server, Haley!
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Phyllis VIP
New York City2 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a 1pm reservation but on arrival found out the table was not ready. Half the restaurant did not have air conditioning as the day was 91 degrees. I love this restaurant but a half hour wait was unpleasant. They could have offered us a drink or something to apologize,
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elias VIP
New York City18 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are always very happy with everything and everyone!!!!!!
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sophie
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time at Serafina’s but not the last. We hope to come back next year when visiting the city again. Serafina again.
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Mary
New York City20 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Our server was attentive. The pasta and pizza were tasty but not hot, just warm. We’re guessing this is due to the distance from the ground floor kitchen to our second floor table on cold plates. If you don’t get a ground floor table, you’re stuck on the second floor with the large noisy tables and tiny, unhappy children. There’s no ambience on the second floor. Our waitress had too many tables. Despite working really hard, it was just not possible to make it work. The second floor lacks charm but has some larger tables. It can be loud. The ground floor is cozy and warm.
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Elias VIP
San Francisco Bay Area79 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I expected much more from Serafina. The food was a little underwhelming. The atmosphere here was nice but not great. My past experiences in other locations have been great. This location was average and considering the other choices in the area I was let down a bit. If you are in the area and other choices aren’t available you won’t go hungry here.
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Susan VIP
New York City61 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fine. I asked for a side of pasta with my eggplant parm, which they said they could do, and that was over $20 for a plain dish of noodles and tomato sauce. The parm was good - but a small portion with more melted cheese than eggplant. It was expensive for a lunch that was satisfying but not superb. Nice waitstaff. Good wine.
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Ivete VIP
Los Angeles47 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time eating at a Serafina and this location did not disappoint. The Buffalo mozzarella pizza was delicious as was the chicken paillard. The wines and the service were also really good and the ambiance was cozy and neighborhoody. Will definitely come back when in this area again.
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Melissa
New York City15 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love the variety of vegetarian dishes there, as well as the fish.
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Andrea
New York City6 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very nice restaurant to dine either indoors or outside under the umbrellas. The food was nice and light though the spinach and ricotta ravioli did not need the excess butter it was served in.
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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 4.7 stars by 1414 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

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

Website
https://serafinarestaurant.com/location/always
Phone number
(212) 702-9898
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.

Serafina Always

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Antipasti

Mozzarella & Burrata

Buffalo Mozzarella$18.00

Italian Burrata$22.00

Prosciutto & Burrata$24.00

Classic Antipasti

Bruschetta$13.00

Calamari$17.00

Meatballs$17.00

Bresaola$19.00

Eggplant Parmigiana$22.00

Insalate

Mista Verde$14.00

Di Sofia$16.00

Arugula e Parmigiano$19.00

Brussel Sprout Salad$19.00

Insalata di Porto Cervo$20.00

Goat Cheese & Spinach Salad$20.00

Serafina Chicken Salad$21.00

Avocado San Pietro$22.00

Arugula e Filetto$26.00

Pasta

Classic

Penne al Pomodoro$19.00

Spaghetti Aglio & Olio "Al Pacino"$21.00

Penne alla Vodka$21.00

Lasagna al Forno$22.00

Cacio e Pepe$22.00

Paglia e Fieno$22.00

Tagliolini al Pollo$22.00

Spaghetti Carbonara$23.00

Rigatoni alla Bolognese$24.00

Serafina Gourmet

Orecchiette$23.00

Farfalle al Limoncello$23.00

Tagliolini al Tartufo Nero$35.00

Ravioli & Risotti

Ravioli alla Salvia$20.00

Ravioli ai Porcini$24.00

Ravioli Degli Innamorati$27.00

Risotto Porcini$29.00

Risotto Tartufo & Prosecco$30.00

Secondi Piatti

Vegetarian

Spaghetti Squash$24.00

Fish

Atlantic Salmon$29.00

Branzino ai Cherry Tomatoes$32.00

Meat

Serafina Burger$24.00

Chicken Breast Paillard$26.00

Chicken Milanese$29.00

Steak & Fries$34.00

Filet Mignon alla Griglia$39.00

Sides

Cestino di Focaccia$9.00

Nonna Mash$9.00

Roasted Potatoes$9.00

French Fries$9.00

Sautéed Spinach$9.00

Sautéed Broccoli$9.00

Pizza

Italian Classica

Marinara$16.00

Margherita$20.00

Napoletana$21.00

V.I.P. Margherita$22.00

D.O.C. Margherita$23.00

Regina Margherita$24.00

Gourmet di Serafina

Bianca$21.00

Formaggi d'Italia$22.00

Bresaola$24.00

Ai Porcini$26.00

Tartufo Nero$30.00

Di Serafina