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Serafina 38th, New York, NY

Serafina 38th

4.5
4.5
403 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 49 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
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 12:00 pm–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
  • Area
    Murray Hill
  • Cross Street
    South East corner of Madison Avenue and East 38th Street
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • 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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 403 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

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Serafina 38th is a lively Italian spot with a "great atmosphere" and "delicious food," making it a popular choice for both casual and business dining. Guests praise the "excellent service" and "wonderful experience," with many noting the "friendly staff" and "amazing pasta." While some mention noise levels, the overall dining experience remains delightful.
403 Reviews
  1. Jean

    New York City6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The chicken Milanese was dry, too thin and tasteless. Will not come again

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  2. Alexandra

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent choice! Went relatively early. Both I and my companion found the food extremely good.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great atmosphere and amazing food, had awesome service and they even helped us celebrate a birthday

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  4. Janice

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We decided to eat here because we had visited the one in Little Italy. We chose this one as it was near by. We were greeted nicely. The serving size was appropriate . Just the right amount. All of our food was good. We were disappointed because we expected it to be fabulous as the other one was. I love desserts the cheesecake was so bland I didn't finish it. Good just nothing super special

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We were probably not lucky. Our started took an absurd amount of time to arrive (three tables around us were seated and fully served before it did, and we were even asked “So have you gotten the starter?” by our waiter because even he was surprised), and that really crushed the experience for us. Food was reasonable but nothing stellar, and it took so long we were told “The kitchen is now closed so no dessert is available.” Probably won’t try it again.

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  6. NancyG

    New York City24 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was excellent and the service was good. There was no bread on the table. No one asked if we wanted dessert/coffee/tea - the waiter just brought the check - felt rushed. It was VERY noisy.

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  7. Jose

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Serafina, Madison Avenue is a very pleasant Place to dine. Food/ service also very good. Will return in near future.

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  8. Jim

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perhaps the best of the Serafina restaurants. Wonderful spot for great food, great service and a quiet evening.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The waiter was unfriendly and rude. He didn’t respond to any of the suggestions we asked for.

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  10. Judith

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and delicious food. Highly recommended!

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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 4.5 stars by 403 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 49 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
  • Area
    Murray Hill
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–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 Parking
  • 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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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