Da Raffaele - NYC

4.7

473 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals
Charming

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
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Cross street
49th
Parking details
None
Additional
Delivery, Takeout

Pinot Grigio, Ca Donini, Veneto, Italy$11.00
Pinot Grigio, Elena Walch, Alto Adige, Italy$12.00
Chardonnay, Ca Donini, Veneto, Italy$11.00
Chardonnay, Standing Stone, Finger Lakes, New York$12.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Kato, Marlborough, New Zealand$12.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford, Marlborough, New Zealand$12.00

Rosé Wines

Bardolino, Santi, Veneto, Italy$12.00

Red Wines

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

By The Bottle

Sparkling

Bellavista, Franciacorta, Lombardia, Italy$60.00
Prosecco, Lamberti, Veneto, Italy$42.00
Champagne, Laurent Perrier, Champagne, France$95.00

Italian Whites

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

California Whites

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

Italian Reds - Piemonte

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

Italian Reds - Veneto

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

Italian Reds - Toscana

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

Italian Reds - Supertuscans

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

American Reds - Cabernet Sauvignon

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

American Reds - Merlot

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

American Reds - Pinot Noir

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

American Reds - Zinfandel

Zinfandel, Ridge Geyserville, Santa Cruz, California$70.00
Saldo - The Prisoner

What 473 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Da Raffaele in NYC is a charming midtown gem known for its "fabulous food" and "old world" ambiance. With a menu of inventive Italian classics, it offers a "quiet atmosphere" perfect for intimate conversations. Guests appreciate the "phenomenal" service and welcoming vibe, making it a delightful culinary retreat.

473 Reviews

K
Ken
VIP
New York City
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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
VIP
New York City
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
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
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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 City
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 13, 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
VIP
New York City
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on December 5, 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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Laura
VIP
New York City
47 reviews
4.0
47 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good experience and dependable every time we go
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KB
KenB
VIP
New York City
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great personal service with fantastic martinis, delicious home made fresh Italian food and a wonderful cozy atmosphere. A true Midtown East treasure - our favorite Italian restaurant!!
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Robert
VIP
New York City
46 reviews
4.0
46 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very good food and service. Different dishes than some restaurants so that was welcome. Just needs more comfortable seats. But recommended.
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Joseph
VIP
New York City
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant where you can have delicious food, a generous pour martini and be able to have an adult conversation without screaming over loud music or loud voices.
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Joseph
VIP
New York City
125 reviews
4.0
125 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Every once in a while you come across a neighborhood gem and this is one of them. From the exterior looks old school formal. Inside, a laid-back atmosphere welcoming regulars as well as newbies. A good diverse menu of Italian with classics to be found throughout. The quality of the food is top notch coupled with pricing that is affordable for the quality. Be sure to consider the tartufo for dessert. My one issue, the service is quick i.e. from eating to the end of the meal was 45 minutes i.e. little to no time between courses. While there would be no issues lingering at your table and there is full bar service and wine list and by the glass, the service is not necessarily fine dining paced. With all that said, now included in our rotation of Italian in Midtown East. While Il Monello is around the corner and is an excellent option, more formal and expensive. Da Raffaele is an excellent choice for a delicious, casual Italian meal.
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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 4.7 stars by 473 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

883 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10022

Additional information

Cross street
49th
Neighborhood
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, Takeout

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

Da Raffaele - NYC

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

By The Glass

Sparkling

Prosecco, Lamberti, Veneto, Italy$12.00

Veuve de Vernay, Brut, France

Veuve de Vernay, Brut Rosé, France

White Wines

Pinot Grigio, Ca Donini, Veneto, Italy$11.00

Pinot Grigio, Elena Walch, Alto Adige, Italy$12.00

Chardonnay, Ca Donini, Veneto, Italy$11.00

Chardonnay, Standing Stone, Finger Lakes, New York$12.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Kato, Marlborough, New Zealand$12.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford, Marlborough, New Zealand$12.00

Rosé Wines

Bardolino, Santi, Veneto, Italy$12.00

Red Wines

Cabernet Sauvignon, Lyeth, Sonoma, California$14.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Grayson, Napa, California$12.00

Chianti Riserva, Melini, Tuscany, Italy$12.00

Chianti Classico, Querceto, Tuscany, Italy$14.00

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Farnese, Abruzzo, Italy$12.00

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Umano Ronchi, Abruzzo, Italy$12.00

Pinot Noir, Hanging Vine, Lodi, California$14.00

Merlot, Tortoise Creek, Central Coast, California$12.00

By The Bottle

Sparkling

Bellavista, Franciacorta, Lombardia, Italy$60.00

Prosecco, Lamberti, Veneto, Italy$42.00

Champagne, Laurent Perrier, Champagne, France$95.00

Italian Whites

Pinot Grigio, Ca' Donini, Veneto, Italy$38.00

Pinot Grigio, Elena Walch, Alto Adige, Italy$48.00

Pinot Grigio, Jermann, Friuli, Italy$60.00

Arneis, Damilano, Piemonte, Italy$44.00

Dreams, Jermann, Friuli, Italy$110.00

Chardonnay, Ca' Donini, Veneto, Italy$38.00

Chardonnay, Jermann, Friuli, Italy$60.00

Gavi, Ca Bianca, Piemonte, Italy$50.00

Gavi dei Gavi, La Scolca, Piemonte, Italy$90.00

Fiano Di Avellino, Terredora, Campania, Italy$45.00

Greco di Tufo, Terredora, Campania, Italy$45.00

Bianco di Sicilia, Regaleali, Sicilia, Italy$42.00

California Whites

Chardonnay, Standing Stone, Finger Lakes, New York$38.00

Chardonnay, Far Niente, Napa, California$95.00

Chardonnay, Souverain, Alexander, California$42.00

Chardonnay, Mer Soleil, Santa Lucia, California$60.00

Chardonnay, Grgich Hill, Napa, California$75.00

White Blend, Conundrum, California$48.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Kato, Marlborough, New Zealand$38.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Beckmen, Marlborough, New Zealand$42.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Duckhorn, Napa, California$46.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Raymond Reserve, Napa, California$70.00

Italian Reds - Piemonte

Barolo Sori Gepin, La Spinona, Piemonte, Italy$80.00

Barolo, Pio Cesare, Piemonte, Italy$110.00

Barbaresco, Renato Fenocchio, Piemonte, Italy$70.00

Barbera d'Alba Rinaldi, Ca Bianca, Piemonte, Italy$48.00

Dolcetto d'Alba, La Spinona, Piemonte, Italy$42.00

Italian Reds - Veneto

Amarone Classico, Zenato, Veneto, Italy$120.00

Amarone Classico, Le Ragose, Veneto, Italy$100.00

Amarone Classico, Righetti, Veneto, Italy$80.00

Valpolicella Ripasso, Bertani, Veneto, Italy$60.00

Valpolicella Ripasso, Santi, Veneto, Italy$52.00

Italian Reds - Toscana

Brunello di Montalcino, Le Chiuse, Tuscany, Italy$120.00

Brunello di Montalcino, Camiliano, Tuscany, Italy$100.00

Rosso di Montalcino, Fattoria dei Barbi, Tuscany, Italy$60.00

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Boscarelli, Tuscany, Italy$65.00

Chianti Classico Riserva, Fattoria Melini, Tuscany, Italy$70.00

Chianti Riserva, Melini, Tuscany, Italy$48.00

Riserva, Il Falcone, Tuscany, Italy$70.00

Italian Reds - Supertuscans

Campaccio, Terrabianca, Tuscany, Italy$70.00

Promis Ca' Marcanda, Gaja, Tuscany, Italy$100.00

Orma, Tenuta Sette Ponti, Tuscany, Italy$100.00