Da Raffaele

"One of my favorite restaurants in New York! I always bring family here when they’re in town and we have an amazing time. The staff is incredible, the food is even better, and you never feel rushed. 10/10 recommend"

"I have been eyeing the restaurant for two years so I was thrilled to finally try it out! From start to finish the complete restaurant experience lived up to my hope. First, I chose the restaurant for the vegetable sauces that accompany dishes from pasta, risotto to seafood. Ordering was easy, we just got three entrees for the two of us: We started with the pappardelle with zucchini puree and walnuts, with a dollop of ricotta. The pappardelle had nice ribbed edges and the sauce was creamy and flavorful with leaves of fresh basil. Next: I ordered the Mixed Seafood Grill, which was chock full of different kinds of seafood, including monkfish (!), scallops, shrimp, calamari. It was just wonderful with nice size pieces of seafood. My husband got the special of branzini pasta (first time ever seeing branzini served this way), which had a light pomodoro sauce. Wine was nicely poured, a chardonnay (Rode) and a chianti. Service was outstanding (everything was at a nice pace, not ever being rushed, but never having to wait, either). Lovely atmosphere: beautiful large artwork on the walls, white table cloths, and best of all, tables well spaced apart. Everything was first rate here at Da Raffaele. We can't wait to come back!"

"Excellent intimate place for our Anniversary dinner, the owner and waiter were extremely accommodating! The food, drinks, and wine were excellent(all while being fairly priced for a Mid Town restaurant). In particular the lava cake and pistachio cake were amazing. It’s always a pleasure to eat somewhere that you can see and taste the passion the owner and staff have for their craft. We will certainly be returning when we are back in NYC."

"First time at this establishment, saw great things about it on Yelp and Open Table and the word was true. Chose this place to meet with friends visiting NYC. One negative is they were supposed to check out covid vaccination status and they didn't bother and we were eating inside, luckily we were all vaccinated and not close to any other patrons so it wasn't a big deal but that was one thing that was weird. Otherwise this place is maybe a hidden gem. The service was warm and not over bearing, knew when to come around and to just largely leave us be. The ambience of the place is very nice, inviting, it was also quiet for a restaurant perfect to have a conversation and catch up over good food. As for the food, everything tasted great, well made and presented, really cannot complain. Will definitely recommend."