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Interior - Serafina 79, New York, NY

Serafina 79

4.4 (1089)
$31 to $50
Italian
1022 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10075

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Serafina 79

4.4
$31 to $50
Italian
Upper East Side

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2 people
19:00
Booked 71 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Healthy
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

  • 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    For information or to place an order please email catering@serafinamanagement.com
  • Private party facilities
    Private room available for up to 60 people.For information please call the restaurant at 212.734.2676 or email info@serafinarestaurant.com
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Cross Street
    East 79th Street, South West corner of Madison and 79th Street
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public transport
    6 Train, exit on 77th Street
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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Reviews

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4.4

4.4
(1089)
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Serafina 79 delights with "authentic feel/vibe" and "great location" near the Metropolitan Museum. Guests enjoy "fabulous skinny pizza" and "excellent food" at "very fair prices." However, service can be "slow" and seating "tight." Accessibility is limited due to stairs. Overall, it remains a "reliable and tasty restaurant."
1,089 Reviews
  1. Aoife

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall good option in the area, especially for dining with kids. But our food came out very staggered, leaving 3 ppl with their dishes far before anyone else and then 1 person pending theirs for about 15 mins after the table had been served. A salad that was intended to come out with the mains came out about 20 mins after everything else. We had to follow up on the status of the food quite a few times. Restaurant was busy but not completely full.

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  2. Dick Gold

    New York City49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pleasant and reliable, and it's easy to eat healthy here.

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  3. Stanton

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 12 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was terrible and slow. Food was very good.

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  4. Austin

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 9 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Quite nice intimate warm cozy date night atmosphere

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  5. kylee

    Nashville1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 7 October 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was okay, kind of hard to get served, waited awhile to order drinks etc

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  6. Jose Gold

    Philadelphia County47 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Authentic feel/vibe; good food. Space is a bit tight, but we enjoyed our meal. Good Italian food for a great price.

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  7. Su Gold

    New York City33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are never disappointed when we go to this location and for the first time we had a window seat! The food and service are always above par and since it is so close to the Metropolitan Museum we always stop there too.

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  8. Dr . Gold

    New York City58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great quick service and recommendations from the server.

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  9. James

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous Skinny Pizza with Pepperoni & Onion! We recommend

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  10. sandy Gold

    New York City266 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 September 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food always good. Love the skinny pizza. Meatballs were delish. Sometimes noisy. Restaurant is 3 flights up.

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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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    For information or to place an order please email catering@serafinamanagement.com
  • Private party facilities
    Private room available for up to 60 people.For information please call the restaurant at 212.734.2676 or email info@serafinarestaurant.com
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Cross Street
    East 79th Street, South West corner of Madison and 79th Street
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public transport
    6 Train, exit on 77th Street
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

FAQs

The 79th Street location is not handicap accessible (it's on the second and third floors), but families can find seating accommodations like a kids menu and high chairs.

You’ll find generous servings on some mains, one guest specifically noted the short-rib pasta as a “huge” portion with lots of meat.

Serafina 79 feels cozy and welcoming, a dining room with a family-friendly indoor terrace, sunlit upper floors with plants, and rooms where gentle music and warm service create an inviting visit.

Yes, note the booking policies: reservations are for indoor dining only, outdoor seating is first-come, first-served, and parties over eight must be booked with a prix-fixe menu.

Smart casual, aim for polished, neat clothing rather than formal wear; several guests note the dining rooms can feel dressier, so many people opt to dress up a touch for an evening out.

Serafina 79 often feels bustling at peak visits, guests frequently call it busy and popular, while other visitors describe quieter, more quaint meals during calmer times.

For an easier booking, try a Monday evening, guests say it’s simple to get a table then; Sundays have also worked well for walk-ins, and the rooftop terrace is a lovely dinner spot when available.

Yes, Serafina 79 is family-friendly, with a dedicated kids menu, high chairs, and an indoor terrace that families use, so parents can expect child-friendly amenities and regular family visits.

Sunday can be a great choice, one guest reported being seated without a reservation after coming from the park on a Sunday and enjoyed the top-floor seating.

Yes, the menus include vegetarian and vegan-labelled choices, for example the takeout menu lists a Vegetarian section with 'Spaghetti Squash' and an Originali pizza called 'Super Vegan'.

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Serafina 79

4.4
$31 to $50
Italian
Upper East Side

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 71 times today
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