Serafina 79

4.5

891 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 4, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 51 times today

Neighborhood gem
Lively
Charming

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Neighborhood
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Popular dishes

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

Mozzarella & Burrata

Buffalo Mozzarella$18.00
Tomatoes & basil
Italian Burrata$22.00
With cherry tomatoes
Prosciutto & Burrata$24.00
Italian burrata & Prosciutto di Parma

Insalate

Half chicken paillard $8, shrimp $10

Mista Verde$14.00
Fresh seasonal greens & lemon vinaigrette
Di Sofia$16.00
Classic Caesar with Parmigiano Reggiano
Arugula e Parmigiano$19.00
Baby arugula, cherry tomatoes, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano & fig vinaigrette
Brussel Sprout Salad$19.00
Thinly sliced Brussel sprouts, avocado, Parmigiano Reggiano & fresh lemon
Insalata di Porto Cervo$20.00
Romaine, carrots, hearts of palm, avocado, corn & oregano-lemon dressing
Goat Cheese & Spinach Salad$20.00
Honey, roasted pine nuts & balsamic vinaigrette
Serafina Chicken Salad$21.00
Free range chicken breast, romaine, mesclun, sun dried tomatoes, raisins, pine nuts & pesto dressing
Avocado San Pietro$22.00
Baby shrimp, arugula, grape tomatoes, cannellini beans & Champagne mustard sauce
Arugula e Filetto$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 Pomodoro$19.00
Homemade tomato sauce & basil
Spaghetti Aglio & Olio "Al Pacino"$21.00
Extra virgin olive oil, red pepper, garlic & Parmigiano Reggiano
Penne alla Vodka$21.00
Homemade tomato sauce with a splash of vodka & cream
Lasagna Al Forno$22.00
With our homemade meat sauce
Cacio e Pepe$22.00
Pecorino Romano, crushed black pepper & extra virgin olive oil
Paglia e Fieno$22.00
Homemade fettuccine, tomato sauce, cream, basil & Parmigiano Reggiano
Tagliolini Al Pollo$22.00
Free-range chicken breast, cream, peas & mushrooms
Spaghetti Carbonara$23.00
Pancetta, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino, eggs & black pepper
Rigatoni alla Bolognese$24.00
With our homemade meat sauce

Serafina Gourmet

Orecchiette$23.00
Spicy sausage & broccoli rabe
Farfalle Al Limoncello$23.00
Bow tie pasta, baby shrimp, cream & lemon zest
Tagliolini Al Tartufo Nero$35.00
Italian black truffle, Parmigiano Reggiano & butter

Ravioli & Risotti

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

Secondi Piatti

Vegetarian

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

Fish

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

Meat

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

Sides

Cestino di Focaccia$9.00
Baked with herbs
Nonna Mash$9.00
Classic mashed potatoes
Roasted Potatoes$9.00
Sautéed Spinach$9.00
Sautéed Broccoli$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

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

Gourmet di Serafina

White pizza

Bianca$21.00
Mozzarella, fontina, baby arugula & shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
Formaggi D'italia$22.00
Mozzarella, fontina, Parmigiano Reggiano & gorgonzola
Bresaola$24.00
Mozzarella, fontina, Italian bresaola & baby arugula
Ai Porcini$26.00
Italian porcini mushrooms & herbs
Tartufo Nero$30.00
Our secret recipe, a bouquet of Italian cheeses & black truffle

Di Serafina

Alle Erbe$17.00
Tomato, fresh garden herbs, olives & Parmigiano Reggiano
Portofino$22.00
Tomato, mozzarella, homemade pesto & pine nuts
Ai Funghi$22.00
Tomato, mozzarella & mushrooms
Di Fabio$23.00
Tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma & chopped tomatoes
All' Uovo$24.00
Tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma, sliced tomatoes & one egg

Originali

4 Stagioni$24.00
Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, artichokes, pesto & prosciutto di Parma
Super Vegan$24.00
Tomato, artichokes, mushrooms & broccoli rabe

La Focaccia

IL Cestino$9.00
Focaccia baked with herbs
Leggera$20.00
"Fior di latte" mozzarella, sliced tomatoes & basil
Ligure$22.00
"Fior di latte" mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, prosciutto di Parma & basil

I Nostri Dolci

Contains hazelnut & peanut oil

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

Wine

All wines are current release

White by the Glass

Pinot Grigio, Fantinel Riserva, SeraVino$12.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Reserve SeraVino$13.00
Chardonnay, Seravino, Tuscany$14.00
Sancerre, Les Vignes du Baron, Loire$16.00
Chardonnay, Sonoma Cutrer$16.00

Red by the Glass

Malbec, Antigal Uno, SeraVino, Mendoza$13.00
Chianti Riserva, DOCG Tenuta Il Palazzo$13.00
Pinot Noir, Lyric Etude, Santa Barbara$15.00
Merlot, La Roncaia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia$15.00
Cabernet Sauv, St. Francis, SeraVino, Napa Valley$15.00
Super Tuscan, Under the Tuscan Sun$16.00

Rosé by the Glass

Chateau Pigoudet Reserve, SeraVino, Provence$14.00

Sparkling by the Glass

Seravino Prosecco, Riserva Fantinel$13.00
Seravino Rosé, Brut Riserva Fantinel$14.00
Veuve Clicquot, Brut "Yellow Label"$20.00

White Wine

Italian

Seravino, Fantinel Riserva, Pinot Grigio$48.00
Seravino, Tenuta IL Palazzo, Chardonnay$53.00
Seravino, Vermentino Toscano$55.00
Villa Sparina, Gavi di Gavi$55.00
Antinori, Bramito, Chardonnay$57.00
Livio Felluga, Pinot Grigio$67.00
La Scolca, Gavi di Gavi, Black Label$95.00
Antinori, Castello della Sala, Cervaro$120.00

French

Les Vignes du Baron, Sancerre, Loire$69.00

American

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

New Zealand

Seravino, Reserve, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough$53.00
Cloudy Bay, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough$85.00

Red Wine

Italian

Seravino, Tenuta IL Palazzo, Chianti Riserva DOCG$55.00
Seravino, Under the Tuscan Sun, Super Tuscan$64.00
La Roncaia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Merlot$65.00
Antinori, Peppoli, Chianti Classico DOCG$68.00
Antinori, Brunello di Montalcino$120.00
Pio Cesare, Barolo$129.00
Antinori, Tignanello$250.00

Argentinian

Seravino, Malbec, Antigal Uno, Mendoza$58.00

American

Lyric Etude, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara$58.00
St. Francis, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley$64.00
Etude, Pinot Noir, Carneros Estate$95.00
Joseph Phelps, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley$129.00
Opus One, Napa Valley$450.00

Rosé

Seravino, Chateau Pigoudet Reserve, Provence$60.00
- 750ml$60.00

Sparkling

Seravino, Prosecco Riserva Fantinel$60.00
Seravino, Rosé Brut Riserva Fantinel$65.00
Veuve Clicquot, Brut Yellow Label$110.00
Krug$375.00
Louis Roederer, Cristal$495.00

What 891 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

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
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.

892 Reviews

M
Mary
New York City
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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 5 days ago
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
New York City
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 24, 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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Patty
New York City
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I’ve always loved Serafina on Madison Avenue and have consistently had great experiences. However, last night was disappointing. Our server, an older gentleman, seemed unfriendly and was absent for much of our meal. This impacted the overall experience. I hope you can ensure that all staff members are welcoming and attentive to maintain the high standard I’ve come to expect from Serafina.
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Elizabeth
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A perfect spot for a sophisticated, informal dinner. The chopped salads and brick oven pizzas work well together. Food preparation is consistently light and healthy. You can count on any dish ordered to be successful and delicious. Tables are spaced close together but this is nyc afterall.
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Leslie
New York City
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My table request was honored. All was perfect including service, seating, ambiance and of course the food!
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Jennifer
Greater Boston
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We had a great time! The wait staff brought out a special dessert for my birthday, which was so nice of them. The food was very tasty - it was the perfect lunch spot for us that day.
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Danielle
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The PROSCIUTTO & BURRATA was amazing. The prosciutto was so thin it melted in our mouths. My son had the FUNGHI pizza. He swore it was amazing and enjoyed it. To me it was undercooked. No crisp to the pizza and the flavor was bland to me. For a place called “fabulous pizza 79” on their website. I expected better. Again, just my opinion. I had the RIGATONI ALLA BOLOGNESE. It was a good dish. The bolognese was really good. Quiet atmosphere, a little chilly inside. Over all, a good time. Would go back, just not for the pizza.
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Carol
New York City
18 reviews
vip
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
We were seated in a space with two teenage birthday parties and was very noisy. Did not honor the time of our reservation either. Was not a nice time. And not great food either. Disappointing.
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Jason
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I would recommend to do something about the uneven loudness of the music. Acoustically the speakers are either directly over your head or just loud noise. Bring in the sound specialists.
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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 4.5 stars by 891 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 4, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 51 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
Neighborhood
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, 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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

DOC Margherita

VIP Margherita

Regina Margherita

Antipasti

Classic Antipasti

Bruschetta$13.00

Meatballs$17.00

Bresaola$19.00

Eggplant Parmigiana$22.00

Mozzarella & Burrata

Buffalo Mozzarella$18.00

Italian Burrata$22.00

Prosciutto & Burrata$24.00

Insalate

Mista Verde$14.00

Di Sofia$16.00

Arugula e Parmigiano$19.00

Brussel Sprout Salad$19.00

Insalata di Porto Cervo$20.00

Goat Cheese & Spinach Salad$20.00

Serafina Chicken Salad$21.00

Avocado San Pietro$22.00

Arugula e Filetto$26.00

Pasta

Classic

Penne Al Pomodoro$19.00

Spaghetti Aglio & Olio "Al Pacino"$21.00

Penne alla Vodka$21.00

Lasagna Al Forno$22.00

Cacio e Pepe$22.00

Paglia e Fieno$22.00

Tagliolini Al Pollo$22.00

Spaghetti Carbonara$23.00

Rigatoni alla Bolognese$24.00

Serafina Gourmet

Orecchiette$23.00

Farfalle Al Limoncello$23.00

Tagliolini Al Tartufo Nero$35.00

Ravioli & Risotti

Ravioli alla Salvia$20.00

Ravioli Ai Porcini$24.00

Ravioli Degli Innamorati$27.00

Risotto Porcini$29.00

Risotto Tartufo & Prosecco$30.00

Secondi Piatti

Vegetarian

Spaghetti Squash$24.00

Fish

Atlantic Salmon$29.00

Branzino Ai Cherry Tomatoes$32.00

Meat

Chicken Breast Paillard$26.00

Chicken Milanese$29.00

Steak & Potatoes$34.00

Filet Mignon alla Griglia$39.00

Sides

Cestino di Focaccia$9.00

Nonna Mash$9.00

Roasted Potatoes$9.00

Sautéed Spinach$9.00

Sautéed Broccoli$9.00

Pizza

Italian Classica

Marinara$16.00

Margherita$20.00

Napoletana$21.00

V.I.P. Margherita$22.00

D.O.C. Margherita$23.00

Regina Margherita$24.00

Gourmet di Serafina

Bianca$21.00

Formaggi D'italia$22.00

Bresaola$24.00

Ai Porcini$26.00

Tartufo Nero$30.00

Di Serafina