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Serafina Always, New York, NY

Serafina Always

4.7 (1413)
$31 to $50
Italian
33 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 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
  • 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.
  • 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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What 1,413 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 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."
1,413 Reviews
  1. Phyllis VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 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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  2. elias VIP

    New York City18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. lisa VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Having an upstairs bathroom was very challenging for my son who had just had surgery.

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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 1413 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 19 times today
Google Map for Serafina Always

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
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