Serafina 79

Name: Serafina 79
Address: 1022 Madison Ave, New York, NY, United States, 10075
Telephone: (212) 734-2676
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

899 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

7:30 pm

Booked 71 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Child-friendly
Lively

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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Hours of Operation
Lunch & Dinner Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 734-2676
Website
https://serafinarestaurant.com/location/fabulous-pizza
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Private room available for up to 60 people.

Location
1022 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10075
Area
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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

Popular dishes

BruschettaUSD 13.00
Toasted bread with fresh tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil & touch of garlic
MeatballsUSD 17.00
Homemade meatballs topped with Parmigiano Reggiano, served with tomato sauce, basil & toasted bread
BresaolaUSD 19.00
Cured filet mignon, arugula, Parmigiano Reggiano, mixed mushrooms & extra virgin olive oil
Eggplant ParmigianaUSD 22.00
Eggplant, "fior di latte" mozzarella, homemade tomato sauce & Parmigiano Reggiano

Mozzarella & Burrata

Buffalo MozzarellaUSD 18.00
Tomatoes & basil
Italian BurrataUSD 22.00
With cherry tomatoes
Prosciutto & BurrataUSD 24.00
Italian burrata & Prosciutto di Parma

Insalate

Half chicken paillard $8, shrimp $10

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

Pasta

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

Classic

Penne Al PomodoroUSD 19.00
Homemade tomato sauce & basil
Spaghetti Aglio & Olio "Al Pacino"USD 21.00
Extra virgin olive oil, red pepper, garlic & Parmigiano Reggiano
Penne alla VodkaUSD 21.00
Homemade tomato sauce with a splash of vodka & cream
Lasagna Al FornoUSD 22.00
With our homemade meat sauce
Cacio e PepeUSD 22.00
Pecorino Romano, crushed black pepper & extra virgin olive oil
Paglia e FienoUSD 22.00
Homemade fettuccine, tomato sauce, cream, basil & Parmigiano Reggiano
Tagliolini Al PolloUSD 22.00
Free-range chicken breast, cream, peas & mushrooms
Spaghetti CarbonaraUSD 23.00
Pancetta, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino, eggs & black pepper
Rigatoni alla BologneseUSD 24.00
With our homemade meat sauce

Serafina Gourmet

OrecchietteUSD 23.00
Spicy sausage & broccoli rabe
Farfalle Al LimoncelloUSD 23.00
Bow tie pasta, baby shrimp, cream & lemon zest
Tagliolini Al Tartufo NeroUSD 35.00
Italian black truffle, Parmigiano Reggiano & butter

Ravioli & Risotti

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

Secondi Piatti

Vegetarian

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

Fish

Atlantic SalmonUSD 29.00
Grilled, served with lentils, baby spinach & bearnaise sauce
Branzino Ai Cherry TomatoesUSD 32.00
Sautéed in white wine, served with cherry tomatoes, roasted potatoes & asparagus

Meat

Chicken Breast PaillardUSD 26.00
Free range chicken breast with arugula & tomatoes
Chicken MilaneseUSD 29.00
Sautéed breaded chicken with arugula tomatoes & basil
Steak & PotatoesUSD 34.00
Grilled, 10oz free range, grass fed Double R Ranch sirloin, served with potatoes
Filet Mignon alla GrigliaUSD 39.00
Grilled, 7 oz free range, grass fed Double R Ranch filet mignon, served with vegetables & potatoes

Sides

Cestino di FocacciaUSD 9.00
Baked with herbs
Nonna MashUSD 9.00
Classic mashed potatoes
Roasted PotatoesUSD 9.00
Sautéed SpinachUSD 9.00
Sautéed BroccoliUSD 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

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

Gourmet di Serafina

White pizza

BiancaUSD 21.00
Mozzarella, fontina, baby arugula & shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
Formaggi D'italiaUSD 22.00
Mozzarella, fontina, Parmigiano Reggiano & gorgonzola
BresaolaUSD 24.00
Mozzarella, fontina, Italian bresaola & baby arugula
Ai PorciniUSD 26.00
Italian porcini mushrooms & herbs
Tartufo NeroUSD 30.00
Our secret recipe, a bouquet of Italian cheeses & black truffle

Di Serafina

Alle ErbeUSD 17.00
Tomato, fresh garden herbs, olives & Parmigiano Reggiano
PortofinoUSD 22.00
Tomato, mozzarella, homemade pesto & pine nuts
Ai FunghiUSD 22.00
Tomato, mozzarella & mushrooms
Di FabioUSD 23.00
Tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma & chopped tomatoes
All' UovoUSD 24.00
Tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma, sliced tomatoes & one egg

Originali

4 StagioniUSD 24.00
Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, artichokes, pesto & prosciutto di Parma
Super VeganUSD 24.00
Tomato, artichokes, mushrooms & broccoli rabe

La Focaccia

IL CestinoUSD 9.00
Focaccia baked with herbs
LeggeraUSD 20.00
"Fior di latte" mozzarella, sliced tomatoes & basil
LigureUSD 22.00
"Fior di latte" mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, prosciutto di Parma & basil

I Nostri Dolci

Contains hazelnut & peanut oil

IL TiramisùUSD 12.00
Lady fingers, mascarpone, espresso & cocoa dusting on top. Just like Grandma used to make, maybe better
The Chocolate SensationUSD 12.00
7 chocolate layers with hazelnut cream & hazelnut crunch, served with fresh whipped cream
Foccacia alla NutellaUSD 16.00
Special nutella sauce & strawberries. Perfect to share

Wine

All wines are current release

White by the Glass

Pinot Grigio, Fantinel Riserva, SeraVinoUSD 12.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Reserve SeraVinoUSD 13.00
Chardonnay, Seravino, TuscanyUSD 14.00
Sancerre, Les Vignes du Baron, LoireUSD 16.00
Chardonnay, Sonoma CutrerUSD 16.00

Red by the Glass

Malbec, Antigal Uno, SeraVino, MendozaUSD 13.00
Chianti Riserva, DOCG Tenuta Il PalazzoUSD 13.00
Pinot Noir, Lyric Etude, Santa BarbaraUSD 15.00
Merlot, La Roncaia, Friuli-Venezia GiuliaUSD 15.00
Cabernet Sauv, St. Francis, SeraVino, Napa ValleyUSD 15.00
Super Tuscan, Under the Tuscan SunUSD 16.00

Rosé by the Glass

Chateau Pigoudet Reserve, SeraVino, ProvenceUSD 14.00

Sparkling by the Glass

Seravino Prosecco, Riserva FantinelUSD 13.00
Seravino Rosé, Brut Riserva FantinelUSD 14.00
Veuve Clicquot, Brut "Yellow Label"USD 20.00

White Wine

Italian

Seravino, Fantinel Riserva, Pinot GrigioUSD 48.00
Seravino, Tenuta IL Palazzo, ChardonnayUSD 53.00
Seravino, Vermentino ToscanoUSD 55.00
Villa Sparina, Gavi di GaviUSD 55.00
Antinori, Bramito, ChardonnayUSD 57.00
Livio Felluga, Pinot GrigioUSD 67.00
La Scolca, Gavi di Gavi, Black LabelUSD 95.00
Antinori, Castello della Sala, CervaroUSD 120.00

French

Les Vignes du Baron, Sancerre, LoireUSD 69.00

American

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

New Zealand

Seravino, Reserve, Sauvignon Blanc, MarlboroughUSD 53.00
Cloudy Bay, Sauvignon Blanc, MarlboroughUSD 85.00

Red Wine

Italian

Seravino, Tenuta IL Palazzo, Chianti Riserva DOCGUSD 55.00
Seravino, Under the Tuscan Sun, Super TuscanUSD 64.00
La Roncaia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, MerlotUSD 65.00
Antinori, Peppoli, Chianti Classico DOCGUSD 68.00
Antinori, Brunello di MontalcinoUSD 120.00
Pio Cesare, BaroloUSD 129.00
Antinori, TignanelloUSD 250.00

Argentinian

Seravino, Malbec, Antigal Uno, MendozaUSD 58.00

American

Lyric Etude, Pinot Noir, Santa BarbaraUSD 58.00
St. Francis, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa ValleyUSD 64.00
Etude, Pinot Noir, Carneros EstateUSD 95.00
Joseph Phelps, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa ValleyUSD 129.00
Opus One, Napa ValleyUSD 450.00

Rosé

Seravino, Chateau Pigoudet Reserve, ProvenceUSD 60.00
- 750mlUSD 60.00

Sparkling

Seravino, Prosecco Riserva FantinelUSD 60.00
Seravino, Rosé Brut Riserva FantinelUSD 65.00
Veuve Clicquot, Brut Yellow LabelUSD 110.00
KrugUSD 375.00
Louis Roederer, CristalUSD 495.00

What 899 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Serafina 79 offers a charming ambiance with standout dishes like "my favorite bolognese to ever exist" and "the prosciutto & burrata was amazing." While some guests experienced service hiccups and noted inconsistent food quality, others praised the friendly staff and delicious meals. Ideally located for museum-goers, it's a popular neighborhood choice.

900 Reviews

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Amber
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Yummy Italian food and drinks loved by my whole family, kids included. Sit on the 3rd floor for a cool experience!
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Audrey
New York City
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been eating at Serafina for many years and have always been happy. The meals are made with care, presented nicely and the produce is always fresh and delicious. They are also willing to make alterations for folks with dietary restrictions, like myself.
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Krysta
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance at Serafina was just as great as the food! We make sure to always visit a Serafina restaurant on our trips to NYC and we haven’t been disappointed yet. The drinks, appetizers, and entrees were delicious. The staff was very friendly.
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Victoria
Los Angeles
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a wonderful experience! We loved the third floor dining room and the glorious food! Everything was delicious. Perfectly seasoned and with a perfect bite. Salad, pasta and pizza were beyond expectations as was the service - conscientious, joyful and wonderful. We’ll be back.
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Ryan
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We’ve been coming to this place for years. The food is always fantastic, and service is usually excellent. They’re tagliolini with the black truffles is a great dish. Believe it or not, parking is not too bad at street level around this place, especially a little bit later in the early evening.
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Rodrigo
VIP
Mexico City
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Pretty good food. Good selection of wines. Nice and relax after a MET visit
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Kate
VIP
New York City
44 reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I love Serafina. It’s reliably delicious and the staff is great.
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Mary
VIP
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious dinner, great service, pretty decor! Great date!
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kathy
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Very disappointed. We ordered the "classic Cesar salad" nothing classic about this it tasted like like lettuce with mayo. Then we ordered the vodka pizza and it was edible, but that's it because it lacked flavor. Tiramisu was okay and we ordered Prosecco which was actually really nice. Service was ok. Good ambiance, lighting and music but with so maybe options in NYC we will not return.
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Ben
VIP
New York City
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been going to various branches of Serafina for decades. I remember fondly the old one on 61st. But what is frustrating is never seem to get a good table. Certainly not at the 79th street location. In the latest case, my son and I were sat at a 2-top when my wife called to see if she could join us. I asked our waitress if we could take the 3-top at the back. “No,” we were told. “We’re going to turn it into a 5-top.” Sure enough, by the time we were finished with our meal, sat at are rather awkward but 4-top, the 3-top hadn’t been used. Not cool.
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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 4.6 stars by 899 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

22 Dec 2024

7:30 pm

Booked 71 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1022 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10075

Additional information

Cross Street
East 79th Street, South West corner of Madison and 79th Street
Area
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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://serafinarestaurant.com/location/fabulous-pizza
Phone number
(212) 734-2676
Private party facilities
Private room available for up to 60 people.

Serafina 79

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

DOC Margherita

VIP Margherita

Napoletana

Antipasti

Classic Antipasti

BruschettaUSD 13.00

MeatballsUSD 17.00

BresaolaUSD 19.00

Eggplant ParmigianaUSD 22.00

Mozzarella & Burrata

Buffalo MozzarellaUSD 18.00

Italian BurrataUSD 22.00

Prosciutto & BurrataUSD 24.00

Insalate

Mista VerdeUSD 14.00

Di SofiaUSD 16.00

Arugula e ParmigianoUSD 19.00

Brussel Sprout SaladUSD 19.00

Insalata di Porto CervoUSD 20.00

Goat Cheese & Spinach SaladUSD 20.00

Serafina Chicken SaladUSD 21.00

Avocado San PietroUSD 22.00

Arugula e FilettoUSD 26.00

Pasta

Classic

Penne Al PomodoroUSD 19.00

Spaghetti Aglio & Olio "Al Pacino"USD 21.00

Penne alla VodkaUSD 21.00

Lasagna Al FornoUSD 22.00

Cacio e PepeUSD 22.00

Paglia e FienoUSD 22.00

Tagliolini Al PolloUSD 22.00

Spaghetti CarbonaraUSD 23.00

Rigatoni alla BologneseUSD 24.00

Serafina Gourmet

OrecchietteUSD 23.00

Farfalle Al LimoncelloUSD 23.00

Tagliolini Al Tartufo NeroUSD 35.00

Ravioli & Risotti

Ravioli alla SalviaUSD 20.00

Ravioli Ai PorciniUSD 24.00

Ravioli Degli InnamoratiUSD 27.00

Risotto PorciniUSD 29.00

Risotto Tartufo & ProseccoUSD 30.00

Secondi Piatti

Vegetarian

Spaghetti SquashUSD 24.00

Fish

Atlantic SalmonUSD 29.00

Branzino Ai Cherry TomatoesUSD 32.00

Meat

Chicken Breast PaillardUSD 26.00

Chicken MilaneseUSD 29.00

Steak & PotatoesUSD 34.00

Filet Mignon alla GrigliaUSD 39.00

Sides

Cestino di FocacciaUSD 9.00

Nonna MashUSD 9.00

Roasted PotatoesUSD 9.00

Sautéed SpinachUSD 9.00

Sautéed BroccoliUSD 9.00

Pizza

Italian Classica

MarinaraUSD 16.00

MargheritaUSD 20.00

NapoletanaUSD 21.00

V.I.P. MargheritaUSD 22.00

D.O.C. MargheritaUSD 23.00

Regina MargheritaUSD 24.00

Gourmet di Serafina

BiancaUSD 21.00

Formaggi D'italiaUSD 22.00

BresaolaUSD 24.00

Ai PorciniUSD 26.00

Tartufo NeroUSD 30.00

Di Serafina