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Serafina 38th, New York, NY

Serafina 38th

4.5
4.5
399 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 53 times today
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Cocktail Bar, Pizza Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–10:30 Sat, Sun 08:00–11:00 Lunch Daily 12:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Fri 16:00–21:30 Sat, Sun 16:00–21:45
  • Phone number
    (646) 779-7667
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    Murray Hill
  • Cross Street
    South East corner of Madison Avenue and East 38th Street
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • 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 399 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Serafina 38th offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food," "great service," and a "lovely ambiance." While some guests note variability in service and noise levels, the restaurant consistently impresses with its Italian dishes and attentive staff. It's a "neighborhood gem" with a "beautiful atmosphere" and makes for a memorable visit.

399 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. NancyG

    New York City24 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Jose

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  4. 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

  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. Patricia

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quality food in a chic restaurant space. Rigatoni bolognese sauce was so rich and tasty.

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  8. Ann Marie VIP

    New York City80 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tried a new Serafona at Serafina 38. Colorful energetic place. I ordered chicken Parm with pasta, and when I asked for angel hair, garlic & oil she said we only have penne....no problem but we were charged an additional $25 for a small amount of pasta, garlic & oil. Disappointing.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Alexander

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food and service!! A bit pricey I wish there was complimentary bread for the wait. However overall very energetic atmosphere and I recommend for future visits.

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  10. Nicole

    Houston14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It started great! The restaurant is gorgeous and clean. Hostess was so nice and friendly. Great table. Great vibe and energy. Awesome waiter. Terrific wine list by the glass and my husband ordered a Negroni which he loved. We started with the shrimp and avocado salad. Still thinking about it as it was absolutely delicious. We then ordered a margarita pizza (in NYC we wanted a good pizza) uba pizza. Cant stand uba Hassan but we love spicy so we went with it and parpadelle with short rib. Nothing was great. Just okay. Only took a few bites of pasta. The short in was mushy and over powering and the egg noodles were overcooked. I did not like it at all. It tasted more like a goulash. The margarita pizza was watery and undercooked. The Uba pizza tasted like buffalo sauce on a pizza. Not impressed. The Langham suggested this restaurant but it was a miss for Italian Americans. Oh and the entire staff only spoke Spanish to each other. Would only go back for drinks and that salad!

    1 person found this helpful

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 399 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
19:00
Booked 53 times today

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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 07:00–10:30 Sat, Sun 08:00–11:00 Lunch Daily 12:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Fri 16:00–21:30 Sat, Sun 16:00–21:45
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Cocktail Bar, Pizza Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • 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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