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Serafina 79, New York, NY

Serafina 79

4.4 (959)
$31 to $50
Italian
1022 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10075

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Charming
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

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What 959 people are saying

Serafina 79 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Serafina 79 offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "wonderful pizzas and tiramisu" and "excellent every time" food and service. The restaurant is a "true neighborhood gem," with a "casual but upscale vibe." Some found the space cozy yet noisy, but the ambiance remains "lovely."
959 Reviews
  1. Nancy VIP

    New York City62 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely space. Food served quickly but had to ask for bread. Cacio e Pepe was a bit over-peppered but would come back.

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  2. Carene VIP

    South Carolina31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful table near the window. Met the new general manager, Vicente. Charming and very friendly. Restaurant was packed & food like always good & consistent. 

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  3. Ivy

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Great restaurant. VERY DISAPPOINTED with the first waiter. A waiter should NEVER question a selection of a customer!! Clarification is fine, but do not question me about my choice of entree. Noise level was a little high. Not sure I would visit this location again.

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  4. Melanie

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The location is a little tired and rough around the edges, but a solid Serafina experience - a crowd-pleasing menu delivered fast. My tummy was a bit iffy after my meal so I'm not sure it was 100%, and the tables were extremely close together in a space where noise seemed to reverberate a lot. Their other locations are a better bet for me.

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  5. Rebecca VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Had lunch at Serafina 79 yesterday. Food was pretty good, drinks were meh (flat diet coke, weak watery iced coffee), service was not great (had to flag someone down to bring us water and take our order after a while of sitting at the table). Probably wouldn't rush back.

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  6. marianne

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    delicious dinner last night. Arugula Salad with Filet pieces. Filet was rare (as I requested with a nice sear outside ; the salad had a perfect light dressing. I cleaned my plate. Our server was just wonderful; lots of smiles and quick response to any request.

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  7. Janet

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dining experience. Delicious food. Santiago, our Server was wonderful and fabulous!

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  8. sam VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I have loved Serafina for years but last night was a simply terrible experience (1) we had to wait for our table even though we had a reservation(2) the table was wedged between two large tables of teenagers and the noise was deafening we couldn’t hear each other (3) our entrees took way to long to arrive and were extremely mediocre and (4) no one checked in on us at any point. It is a neighborhood favorite I may never return to :(

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  9. mackenzy

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    we were seated in the lower part of the restaurant when coming in for our reservation. they didn’t give us an option to sit in the upper more beautiful room

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  10. FRANK

    New York City28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice restaurant and the food was amazing. We had 3 pies for 4 people and a salad and it was perfect. Will be back again

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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 4.4 stars by 959 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 24 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
  • Delivery & takeout
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