Serafina 38th

4.5

336 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 53 times today

Good for business meals
Lively
Neighborhood gem

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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Cocktail Bar, Pizza Bar
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:45 pm
Phone number
(646) 779-7667
Website
https://www.serafinarestaurant.com/
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
241 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016-2818
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Popular dishes

Bruschetta$16.00
Toasted bread with marinated fresh tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil & a touch of garlic
Meatballs$19.00
Homemade meatballs topped with Parmigiano Reggiano, tomato sauce, basil & toasted bread
Carpaccio di Filetto & Tartufo Nero*$27.00
Thinly sliced filet mignon, warm black truffle sauce & boiled potatoes
Bresaola*$21.00
Cured filet mignon, arugula, Parmigiano Reggiano, mixed mushrooms & extra virgin olive oil
Fresh Calamari$19.00
Fried calamari served with our homemade spicy tomato dip
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare$27.00
Sushi grade yellowfin tuna, wasabi avocado & ponzu sauce. Served with matchstick fries & mache salad
Tagliere di Salumi*$27.00
Prosciutto di Parma, crudo & cotto, salame di Felino, truffle cheese with honey & toasted bread

Italian Mozzarella & Burrata

Carciofi alla Giudea & Burrata$25.00
Lightly fried artichokes & burrata
Our Caprese$25.00
Buffalo mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, avocado & fresh basil
Prosciutto & Burrata$27.00
Italian burrata & prosciutto di Parma
Burrata & Cherry Tomatoes$24.00
Italian burrata & cherry tomatoes

Insalata

Add: chicken paillard $8, shrimp $10, salmon $12

Di Sofia$19.00
Classic Caesar with Parmigiano Reggiano
Arugula e Parmigiano$21.00
Baby arugula, cherry tomatoes, Parmigiano & fig vinaigrette
Brussels Sprout Salad$24.00
Brussel sprouts, pear, walnuts, grapefruit, arugula, Parmigiano Reggiano, cranberries & lemon-honey dressing
Kale Salad*$21.00
With Pecorino Romano, pear, fresh mint, Serrano chili & mini croûtons
Goat Cheese & Spinach Salad$22.00
Honey, roasted pine nuts & balsamic vinaigrette
Insalata di Porto Cervo$22.00
Romaine, carrots, hearts of palm, avocado & lemon dressing
Serafina Chicken Salad$23.00
Free range chicken breast, romaine, mesclun, sun dried tomatoes, raisins, pine nuts & pesto dressing
Avocado San Pietro$23.00
Shrimp, arugula, grape tomatoes, cannellini & Champagne mustard
Arugula e Filetto$29.00
Diced seared filet mignon, baby arugula & shaved Parmigiano Reggiano

Pasta

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

Spaghetti Pomodori & Basilico$19.00
Homemade tomato sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano & fresh basil
Penne All'arrabbiata$19.00
Spicy tomato sauce with parsley & crushed red pepper
Spaghetti al Limone$24.00
Lemon & cream, aged Parmigiano Reggiano
Farfalle al Limoncello$26.00
Bow tie pasta, baby shrimp, cream & lemon zest
Spaghetti Carbonara$23.00
Bacon, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino, eggs & black pepper
Lasagna al Forno$26.00
With our homemade meat sauce
Cacio e Pepe$23.00
Pecorino Romano, crushed black pepper & extra virgin olive oil
Paglia e Fieno*$23.00
Homemade fettuccine, tomato sauce, cream, basil & Parmigiano Reggiano
Tagliolini di Cortina$25.00
Free range chicken breast, cream, peas & mushrooms
Penne alla Vodka*$23.00
Made spicy upon request. Homemade tomato sauce, red pepper flakes, a splash of vodka & cream
Rigatoni alla Bolognese$25.00
With our homemade meat sauce
Spaghetti Aglio & Olio "Al Pacino"$21.00
Extra virgin olive oil, red pepper, garlic & Parmigiano Reggiano
Gnocchi di Mamma*$26.00
Cherry tomato sauce & Parmigiano Reggiano
Spaghetti alle Vongole$27.00
Fresh clams, white wine, a touch of garlic & parsley
Orecchiette$25.00
Spicy sausage & broccoli rabe
Spaghetti ai Ricci di Mare$36.00
Spaghetti with sea scallops, sea urchin & a touch of white wine & tomato sauce. Our signature dish
Tagliolini Tartufo Nero*$39.00
Homemade tagliolini, Italian black truffle & Parmigiano Reggiano

Risotti & Ravioli

All our ravioli are homemade "fatta in casa"

Ravioli alla Salvia$25.00
Homemade spinach & ricotta ravioli served with butter & sage
Ravioli ai Porcini*$26.00
Ricotta & porcini ravioli sautéed with porcini mushrooms
Ravioli Degli Innamorati$28.00
Heart-shaped lobster ravioli in a lobster bisque sauce
Risotto Porcini$29.00
Carnaroli rice with porcini mushrooms (Please allow 15 min)
Ravioli al Tartufo Nero$31.00
Black truffle ravioli & a touch of butter
Risotto Tartufo & Prosecco*$33.00
Carnaroli rice, Prosecco & black truffle (Please allow 15 min)

Secondi Piatti

Fabulous To Share

Minimum 2pp

Rotisserie Chicken
Served with rosemary fingerling potatoes
- pp$32.00
Branzino al Sale
Whole branzino (2 lbs), increased in salt & baked. Served with rosemary fingerling potatoes
- pp$45.00
Tagliolini al Parmigiano
Made table side in a Parmigiano wheel
- pp$33.00
Tomahawk Steak (38 oz.)
Served with rosemary fingerling potatoes
- pp$95.00

Pesce

Filet of Bass al Pinot Grigio$34.00
Sautéed bass wrapped in thinly sliced potatoes, served with a Pinot Grigio sauce, leeks & zucchini
Branzino Cherry Tomatoes*$38.00
Sautéed in white wine sauce & cherry tomatoes, served with fingerling potatoes & asparagus
Faroe Islands Salmon$31.00
Grilled, served with cherry tomatoes, avocado, & basil

Carne

Serafina Burger*$28.00
Wagyu beef, fontina cheese, avocado, caramelized onions & French fries
Steak & Fries$36.00
10oz. free range, grass fed, Certified Angus Steak, grilled, served with French fries
Pollo Milanese*$29.00
Free range chicken breast, breaded & sautéed with arugula tomatoes & basil
Chicken Breast Paillard$29.00
Free range chicken breast with arugula & tomatoes
Filet Mignon alla Griglia$39.00
7oz. free range, grass fed grilled filet mignon, served with French fries
Petto di Pollo Parmigiana$29.00
Free range chicken breast, breaded & sautéed, topped with tomato & mozzarella. Side of penne pomodoro

Vegetarian

Spaghetti Squash$24.00
Spaghetti squash with sautéed vegetable mix, pine nuts & tomato sauce
Eggplant Parmigiana$24.00
Eggplant, "fior di latte" mozzarella, tomato sauce, fresh basil & Parmigiano Reggiano

Sides

$10

Sautéed Broccoli
French Fries
Sautéed Spinach
Brussels Sprouts
Fingerling Potatoes

La Pizza

Our pizza ingredients all come from Italy; San Marzano tomatoes, "fior di latte" mozzarella, buffalo mozzarella, burrata, extra virgin olive oil, 00 flour & Sicilian sea salt

Italian Classica

Marinara$19.00
Tomato, oregano & garlic
Margherita$22.00
Tomato, mozzarella, basil & olives
Napoletana$23.00
Tomato, mozzarella, anchovies, capers & basil
Pepperoni$24.00
Tomato, mozzarella & pepperoni
V.I.P.$23.00
Tomato, "fior di latte" mozzarella & basil
Regina*$25.00
Tomato, buffalo mozzarella & basil
D.O.C.$24.00
Tomato, mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano & cherry tomatoes
4 Stagioni$24.00
Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, artichokes, pesto & prosciutto di Parma

Gourmet di Serafina

White Pizza

Bianca*$22.00
Mozzarella, fontina, baby arugula & shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
Formaggi d'Italia$23.00
Mozzarella, fontina, Parmigiano Reggiano & gorgonzola
Bresaola$25.00
Mozzarella, fontina, Italian bresaola & baby arugula
Goat Cheese$27.00
Mozzarella, roasted peppers, eggplant & baby arugula
Tartufo Nero*$31.00
Our secret recipe, a bouquet of Italian cheeses & black truffle

Di Serafina

Funghi$24.00
Tomato, mozzarella & mushrooms
Pizza all Vodka$24.00
Homemade vodka sauce & fior di latte mozzarella
Di Fabio$25.00
Tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma & chopped tomatoes
Di Vittorio*$29.00
Fresh burrata, tomato, basil & prosciutto di Parma
Norcina$26.00
Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms & spicy sausage
All' Uovo$25.00
Tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma, sliced tomatoes & one egg

Focaccia

Leggera$23.00
"Fior di latte" mozzarella, sliced tomatoes & basil
Cestino$12.00
Focaccia baked with herbs
Di Sofia$29.00
Robiola & truffle oil. Our own specialty
Ligure$24.00
"Fior di latte" mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, prosciutto di Parma & basil

What 336 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
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Serafina 38th offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent food" and a "wonderful ambiance." Guests praise the "attentive service" and delightful menu featuring Italian favorites like pasta and pizza. While some mention service inconsistencies, the "lovely atmosphere" and consistently delicious dishes make it a top choice for many visitors seeking a taste of Italy in NYC.

336 Reviews

D
Debbie
Tahoe
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went on Thanksgiving. It filled up quickly but noise level remained fairly quiet and easy to hear. The food was outstanding and Vanessa, our server, was phenomenal!
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Mary Beth
Dallas
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service! The wine selection is excellent too
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Adriano
Miami
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambience. Very friendly service. Shout out to Max, my brother from Mexico. But a $40 truffle pasta is supposed to be outstanding and it was not. Same thing for the Spaghetti limone. Deserts were perfect though, both nutella focaccia & tiramisu.
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Robert
New York City
30 reviews
vip
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A bit too noisy for my comfort level, but otherwise very good!
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kalysta
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service and great Italian food. Will definitely be returning as well as recommending to friends and family!
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Vinay
Atlantic City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional service and excellent food! Huge thanks to the hostess and the server to go the extra mile to make our dinner special and comfortable!
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Deborah
New York City
152 reviews
3.0
152 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Dined here after visiting Morgan Museum. Very tight spacing for 2, asked for a larger table. Avocado shrimp salad included microscopic shrimp. Coukd have used larger shrimp and less of them, these looked like fish food. Very unimpressed.
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Peter
Washington DC
3 reviews
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5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Across the board delicious food and professional service.
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Natalie
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great good, drinks. I only gave 4 stars because it was my friends birthday and i asked for a birthday surprise with a cake and they didn’t do it the server said he would but never did but besides that everything was great.
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Willem
New York City
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Weer heerlijk gegeten bij Serafina. We zaten met ons zessen in een gezellige ‘booth’, de bediening was perfect en de pizza’s waren lekker.
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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 336 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 53 times today

Order delivery or takeout

241 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016-2818

Additional information

Cross street
South East corner of Madison Avenue and East 38th Street
Neighborhood
Murray Hill
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:45 pm
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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://www.serafinarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(646) 779-7667

Serafina 38th

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Spaghetti Carbonara

Fresh Calamari

Lasagna al Forno

Classic Antipasti

Bruschetta$16.00

Meatballs$19.00

Carpaccio di Filetto & Tartufo Nero*$27.00

Bresaola*$21.00

Fresh Calamari$19.00

Yellowfin Tuna Tartare$27.00

Tagliere di Salumi*$27.00

Italian Mozzarella & Burrata

Carciofi alla Giudea & Burrata$25.00

Our Caprese$25.00

Prosciutto & Burrata$27.00

Burrata & Cherry Tomatoes$24.00

Insalata

Di Sofia$19.00

Arugula e Parmigiano$21.00

Brussels Sprout Salad$24.00

Kale Salad*$21.00

Goat Cheese & Spinach Salad$22.00

Insalata di Porto Cervo$22.00

Serafina Chicken Salad$23.00

Avocado San Pietro$23.00

Arugula e Filetto$29.00

Pasta

Spaghetti Pomodori & Basilico$19.00

Penne All'arrabbiata$19.00

Spaghetti al Limone$24.00

Farfalle al Limoncello$26.00

Spaghetti Carbonara$23.00

Lasagna al Forno$26.00

Cacio e Pepe$23.00

Paglia e Fieno*$23.00

Tagliolini di Cortina$25.00

Penne alla Vodka*$23.00

Rigatoni alla Bolognese$25.00

Spaghetti Aglio & Olio "Al Pacino"$21.00

Gnocchi di Mamma*$26.00

Spaghetti alle Vongole$27.00

Orecchiette$25.00

Spaghetti ai Ricci di Mare$36.00

Tagliolini Tartufo Nero*$39.00

Risotti & Ravioli

Ravioli alla Salvia$25.00

Ravioli ai Porcini*$26.00

Ravioli Degli Innamorati$28.00

Risotto Porcini$29.00

Ravioli al Tartufo Nero$31.00

Risotto Tartufo & Prosecco*$33.00

Secondi Piatti

Fabulous To Share

Rotisserie Chicken

Branzino al Sale

Tagliolini al Parmigiano

Tomahawk Steak (38 oz.)

Pesce

Filet of Bass al Pinot Grigio$34.00

Branzino Cherry Tomatoes*$38.00

Faroe Islands Salmon$31.00

Carne

Serafina Burger*$28.00

Steak & Fries$36.00

Pollo Milanese*$29.00

Chicken Breast Paillard$29.00

Filet Mignon alla Griglia$39.00

Petto di Pollo Parmigiana$29.00

Vegetarian

Spaghetti Squash$24.00

Eggplant Parmigiana$24.00

Sides

Sautéed Broccoli

French Fries

Sautéed Spinach

Brussels Sprouts