Da Raffaele - NYC

4.8

478 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Da Raffaele's is a warm and inviting Italian restaurant.

Order delivery or takeout

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
(646) 895-9849
Website
http://www.daraffaelerestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
883 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10022
Area
Midtown East
Cross Street
49th
Parking details
None
Additional
Delivery, Takeaway

Pinot Grigio, Ca Donini, Veneto, ItalyUSD 11.00
Pinot Grigio, Elena Walch, Alto Adige, ItalyUSD 12.00
Chardonnay, Ca Donini, Veneto, ItalyUSD 11.00
Chardonnay, Standing Stone, Finger Lakes, New YorkUSD 12.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Kato, Marlborough, New ZealandUSD 12.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford, Marlborough, New ZealandUSD 12.00

Rosé Wines

Bardolino, Santi, Veneto, ItalyUSD 12.00

Red Wines

Cabernet Sauvignon, Lyeth, Sonoma, CaliforniaUSD 14.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Grayson, Napa, CaliforniaUSD 12.00
Chianti Riserva, Melini, Tuscany, ItalyUSD 12.00
Chianti Classico, Querceto, Tuscany, ItalyUSD 14.00
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Farnese, Abruzzo, ItalyUSD 12.00
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Umano Ronchi, Abruzzo, ItalyUSD 12.00
Pinot Noir, Hanging Vine, Lodi, CaliforniaUSD 14.00
Merlot, Tortoise Creek, Central Coast, CaliforniaUSD 12.00

By The Bottle

Sparkling

Bellavista, Franciacorta, Lombardia, ItalyUSD 60.00
Prosecco, Lamberti, Veneto, ItalyUSD 42.00
Champagne, Laurent Perrier, Champagne, FranceUSD 95.00

Italian Whites

Pinot Grigio, Ca' Donini, Veneto, ItalyUSD 38.00
Pinot Grigio, Elena Walch, Alto Adige, ItalyUSD 48.00
Pinot Grigio, Jermann, Friuli, ItalyUSD 60.00
Arneis, Damilano, Piemonte, ItalyUSD 44.00
Dreams, Jermann, Friuli, ItalyUSD 110.00
Chardonnay, Ca' Donini, Veneto, ItalyUSD 38.00
Chardonnay, Jermann, Friuli, ItalyUSD 60.00
Gavi, Ca Bianca, Piemonte, ItalyUSD 50.00
Gavi dei Gavi, La Scolca, Piemonte, ItalyUSD 90.00
Fiano Di Avellino, Terredora, Campania, ItalyUSD 45.00
Greco di Tufo, Terredora, Campania, ItalyUSD 45.00
Bianco di Sicilia, Regaleali, Sicilia, ItalyUSD 42.00

California Whites

Chardonnay, Standing Stone, Finger Lakes, New YorkUSD 38.00
Chardonnay, Far Niente, Napa, CaliforniaUSD 95.00
Chardonnay, Souverain, Alexander, CaliforniaUSD 42.00
Chardonnay, Mer Soleil, Santa Lucia, CaliforniaUSD 60.00
Chardonnay, Grgich Hill, Napa, CaliforniaUSD 75.00
White Blend, Conundrum, CaliforniaUSD 48.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Kato, Marlborough, New ZealandUSD 38.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Beckmen, Marlborough, New ZealandUSD 42.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Duckhorn, Napa, CaliforniaUSD 46.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Raymond Reserve, Napa, CaliforniaUSD 70.00

Italian Reds - Piemonte

Barolo Sori Gepin, La Spinona, Piemonte, ItalyUSD 80.00
Barolo, Pio Cesare, Piemonte, ItalyUSD 110.00
Barbaresco, Renato Fenocchio, Piemonte, ItalyUSD 70.00
Barbera d'Alba Rinaldi, Ca Bianca, Piemonte, ItalyUSD 48.00
Dolcetto d'Alba, La Spinona, Piemonte, ItalyUSD 42.00

Italian Reds - Veneto

Amarone Classico, Zenato, Veneto, ItalyUSD 120.00
Amarone Classico, Le Ragose, Veneto, ItalyUSD 100.00
Amarone Classico, Righetti, Veneto, ItalyUSD 80.00
Valpolicella Ripasso, Bertani, Veneto, ItalyUSD 60.00
Valpolicella Ripasso, Santi, Veneto, ItalyUSD 52.00

Italian Reds - Toscana

Brunello di Montalcino, Le Chiuse, Tuscany, ItalyUSD 120.00
Brunello di Montalcino, Camiliano, Tuscany, ItalyUSD 100.00
Rosso di Montalcino, Fattoria dei Barbi, Tuscany, ItalyUSD 60.00
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Boscarelli, Tuscany, ItalyUSD 65.00
Chianti Classico Riserva, Fattoria Melini, Tuscany, ItalyUSD 70.00
Chianti Riserva, Melini, Tuscany, ItalyUSD 48.00
Riserva, Il Falcone, Tuscany, ItalyUSD 70.00

Italian Reds - Supertuscans

Campaccio, Terrabianca, Tuscany, ItalyUSD 70.00
Promis Ca' Marcanda, Gaja, Tuscany, ItalyUSD 100.00
Orma, Tenuta Sette Ponti, Tuscany, ItalyUSD 100.00

American Reds - Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon, Grayson Cellars, Napa, CaliforniaUSD 42.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Joseph Phelps, Napa, CaliforniaUSD 120.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Far Niente, Napa, CaliforniaUSD 180.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Lyeth, Sonoma, CaliforniaUSD 48.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Raymond Sommelier, Napa, CaliforniaUSD 60.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus, Napa, CaliforniaUSD 160.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus Reserve, Napa, CaliforniaUSD 220.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Heitz, Napa, CaliforniaUSD 90.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Stag's Leap, Napa, CaliforniaUSD 80.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Oak, Sonoma, CaliforniaUSD 120.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Faust, Napa, CaliforniaUSD 110.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Quintessa, Napa, CaliforniaUSD 250.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Viader, Napa, CaliforniaUSD 250.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Ridge Montebello, Santa Cruz, CaliforniaUSD 250.00

American Reds - Merlot

Merlot, Tortoise Creek, Napa, CaliforniaUSD 40.00
Merlot, Stag's Leap, Napa, CaliforniaUSD 90.00
Merlot, Dickhorn, Napa, CaliforniaUSD 90.00
Merlot, Raymond Reserve, Napa, CaliforniaUSD 60.00
Merlot, Flora Springs, Sonoma, CaliforniaUSD 50.00

American Reds - Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir, Hanging Vine, Napa, CaliforniaUSD 42.00
Pinot Noir, Meiomi, Napa, CaliforniaUSD 50.00
Pinot Noir, Flowers, Sonoma, CaliforniaUSD 90.00
Pinot Noir, Lyeth, Napa, CaliforniaUSD 48.00
Pinot Noir, Etude, Napa, CaliforniaUSD 85.00

American Reds - Zinfandel

Zinfandel, Ridge Geyserville, Santa Cruz, CaliforniaUSD 70.00
Saldo - The Prisoner

What 478 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

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Da Raffaele in NYC offers a cozy, authentic Italian dining experience with "excellent authentic Italian cuisine" and "wonderful specials." The owner/chef is "super attentive," creating a welcoming atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "fabulous food" and "wonderful service," making it a "neighborhood gem" with "delicious home made fresh Italian food" and an inviting ambiance.

478 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore1 review
5.0
Dined on 3 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My dining experience confirmed the reviews I carefully reviewed: the staff is friendly and attentive, the food is expertly prepared and absolutely delicious, and I enjoyed the ambience. I will be back and spreading the news!
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Willem VIP
Charleston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Having lived in the South of Italy, I am picky in selecting New York restaurants: Da Rafaelle has become my go-to restaurant. How rare is it nowadays to see an owner (Rafaelle) cook himself and come out to greet his regulars. He combines southern Italian authenticity with consistent sophistication. My wife has many allergies and he is able to cook around those, and still produce excellence.
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Danette
Philadelphia8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The meal was wonderful as always. I had the pasta special and it was delicious. My companion’s meal was also great. The desserts were scrumptious. The service was impeccable. The owner came out and greeted us. Always a fabulous experience.
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Elizabeth VIP
West Palm Beach31 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A neighborhood gem, but also worth a trip from other areas. Warm atmosphere, delicious food and friendly and professional staff. Rafaele makes you feel welcome and is a delight. Make a reservation !
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S
New York City44 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fabulous restaurant in terms of food, service, atmosphere. Will return often.
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Ken
New York City27 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We brought two friends from the Upper East Side and they both said they loved Da Raffaele and will be back. Our favorite Italian restaurant in Midtown East.
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Krista
New York City27 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A nice birthday lunch as a family with great food
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Danette
Philadelphia8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
When we walked in we were greeted like welcome guests. We specifically came to NYC to eat at great restaurant and DaRaffaele lived up to our expectations. We have eaten there many times before and we’ve never been disappointed. My friend and I had the pappardelle which was firm but not stiff and the sauce was magical. Another friend had the scallops capesante and she loved them. I was so full that I couldn’t finish my pistachio dessert but my friend finished mine and had her own chocolate mousse. We had amaretto sours as our cocktail and I don’t know how they do it but the cherry flavor in it is delicious. We had sambuccas for our after dinner drinks and they were so smooth and warm that it almost made me forget the winter weather. The waiter was attentive but not overbearing. I wish all restaurants were like DaRaffaele.
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Khin Sandi
New York City6 reviews
4.0
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was so good - from appetizer to dessert. On point!
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Ken
New York City27 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best Italian restaurant in Midtown East - cozy, delicious food and great service.
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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 478 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

883 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10022

Additional information

Cross Street
49th
Area
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, Takeaway

Website
http://www.daraffaelerestaurant.com/
Phone number
(646) 895-9849

Da Raffaele - NYC

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

By The Glass

Sparkling

Prosecco, Lamberti, Veneto, ItalyUSD 12.00

Veuve de Vernay, Brut, France

Veuve de Vernay, Brut Rosé, France

White Wines

Pinot Grigio, Ca Donini, Veneto, ItalyUSD 11.00

Pinot Grigio, Elena Walch, Alto Adige, ItalyUSD 12.00

Chardonnay, Ca Donini, Veneto, ItalyUSD 11.00

Chardonnay, Standing Stone, Finger Lakes, New YorkUSD 12.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Kato, Marlborough, New ZealandUSD 12.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford, Marlborough, New ZealandUSD 12.00

Rosé Wines

Bardolino, Santi, Veneto, ItalyUSD 12.00

Red Wines

Cabernet Sauvignon, Lyeth, Sonoma, CaliforniaUSD 14.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Grayson, Napa, CaliforniaUSD 12.00

Chianti Riserva, Melini, Tuscany, ItalyUSD 12.00

Chianti Classico, Querceto, Tuscany, ItalyUSD 14.00

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Farnese, Abruzzo, ItalyUSD 12.00

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Umano Ronchi, Abruzzo, ItalyUSD 12.00

Pinot Noir, Hanging Vine, Lodi, CaliforniaUSD 14.00

Merlot, Tortoise Creek, Central Coast, CaliforniaUSD 12.00

By The Bottle

Sparkling

Bellavista, Franciacorta, Lombardia, ItalyUSD 60.00

Prosecco, Lamberti, Veneto, ItalyUSD 42.00

Champagne, Laurent Perrier, Champagne, FranceUSD 95.00

Italian Whites

Pinot Grigio, Ca' Donini, Veneto, ItalyUSD 38.00

Pinot Grigio, Elena Walch, Alto Adige, ItalyUSD 48.00

Pinot Grigio, Jermann, Friuli, ItalyUSD 60.00

Arneis, Damilano, Piemonte, ItalyUSD 44.00

Dreams, Jermann, Friuli, ItalyUSD 110.00

Chardonnay, Ca' Donini, Veneto, ItalyUSD 38.00

Chardonnay, Jermann, Friuli, ItalyUSD 60.00

Gavi, Ca Bianca, Piemonte, ItalyUSD 50.00

Gavi dei Gavi, La Scolca, Piemonte, ItalyUSD 90.00

Fiano Di Avellino, Terredora, Campania, ItalyUSD 45.00

Greco di Tufo, Terredora, Campania, ItalyUSD 45.00

Bianco di Sicilia, Regaleali, Sicilia, ItalyUSD 42.00

California Whites

Chardonnay, Standing Stone, Finger Lakes, New YorkUSD 38.00

Chardonnay, Far Niente, Napa, CaliforniaUSD 95.00

Chardonnay, Souverain, Alexander, CaliforniaUSD 42.00

Chardonnay, Mer Soleil, Santa Lucia, CaliforniaUSD 60.00

Chardonnay, Grgich Hill, Napa, CaliforniaUSD 75.00

White Blend, Conundrum, CaliforniaUSD 48.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Kato, Marlborough, New ZealandUSD 38.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Beckmen, Marlborough, New ZealandUSD 42.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Duckhorn, Napa, CaliforniaUSD 46.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Raymond Reserve, Napa, CaliforniaUSD 70.00

Italian Reds - Piemonte

Barolo Sori Gepin, La Spinona, Piemonte, ItalyUSD 80.00

Barolo, Pio Cesare, Piemonte, ItalyUSD 110.00

Barbaresco, Renato Fenocchio, Piemonte, ItalyUSD 70.00

Barbera d'Alba Rinaldi, Ca Bianca, Piemonte, ItalyUSD 48.00

Dolcetto d'Alba, La Spinona, Piemonte, ItalyUSD 42.00

Italian Reds - Veneto

Amarone Classico, Zenato, Veneto, ItalyUSD 120.00

Amarone Classico, Le Ragose, Veneto, ItalyUSD 100.00

Amarone Classico, Righetti, Veneto, ItalyUSD 80.00

Valpolicella Ripasso, Bertani, Veneto, ItalyUSD 60.00

Valpolicella Ripasso, Santi, Veneto, ItalyUSD 52.00

Italian Reds - Toscana

Brunello di Montalcino, Le Chiuse, Tuscany, ItalyUSD 120.00

Brunello di Montalcino, Camiliano, Tuscany, ItalyUSD 100.00

Rosso di Montalcino, Fattoria dei Barbi, Tuscany, ItalyUSD 60.00

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Boscarelli, Tuscany, ItalyUSD 65.00

Chianti Classico Riserva, Fattoria Melini, Tuscany, ItalyUSD 70.00

Chianti Riserva, Melini, Tuscany, ItalyUSD 48.00

Riserva, Il Falcone, Tuscany, ItalyUSD 70.00

Italian Reds - Supertuscans

Campaccio, Terrabianca, Tuscany, ItalyUSD 70.00

Promis Ca' Marcanda, Gaja, Tuscany, ItalyUSD 100.00