Raffaele Ristorante

(646) 755-9428

1055 1st Ave (58th Street)
New York, NY 10022 40.7586 -73.9627

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Neighborhoods: Sutton Place, Midtown

Hours:

Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm, 5pm-11pm

Sat 5pm-11pm

Price:

$$

Last updated 2.10.12

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Romantic Dining, Private Rooms

Cuisine:

Italian

What People Are Saying About Raffaele Ristorante

Featured Review

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Contributor

Dimly lit restaurant serves Neapolitan and southern Italian classics to groups and couples. Private party rooms available.

Editor's Tips

Private Rooms:
The private banquet room can accommodate parties of up to 25 guests.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. It's not trendy, it's not a single's scene but if you want delicious food in a warm atmosphere, then Rafaele's is your place.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. We had two superb bottles of wine and some fabulous main plates.
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. This little place turns out some of the best -- homemade -- pasta I've eaten in a long time.
  2. great food, great service!
  3. It's not trendy, it's not a single's scene but if you want delicious food in a warm atmosphere, then Rafaele's is your place.
  4. This restaurant serves up some of the best authentic italian food I have ever tasted!
service
100.0% positive
  1. great food, great service!
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. This little place turns out some of the best -- homemade -- pasta I've eaten in a long time.
4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/02/08

Excellent Service

by smitthhjen

This is not the sort of place to drop in, especially with a group of 7, but that's what we did the other night. They made room for us and gave us the usual excellent service. We had two superb bottles of wine and some fabulous main plates.

This was my 6th or 7th visit here; always a great experience, one of the absolute best restaurants in the City.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/07/06

great food, great service!

by dunlap01

We held a birthday dinner for my friend and were very impressed w/both food and service. 7 of us tried 6 main courses and all the dishes were generous and delicious. We all tried the tiramisu for dessert and that was also very tasty. It is a bit on the pricier side, and the ambience is just a homey feel, nothing fancy, but the service was very accomodating (a couple from our party unexpectedly showed up 1 hr late) and the waitstaff made sure we had everything we needed. definitely try this place out!

  • Pros: food, service
  • Cons: ambience
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/02/04

Delicious Italian Food Like NO other!

by saby277

This restaurant serves up some of the best authentic italian food I have ever tasted! The food and desserts are to die for! I always throw major events with my family (like birthday parties etc..) at Raffaeles. No one can compare. Service there is EXCELLENT.

  • Pros: Nice crowd
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/21/03

Delish

by thumperplush

I almost don't want to let anyone else in on my boyfriend and I's little secret. It's not trendy, it's not a single's scene but if you want delicious food in a warm atmosphere, then Rafaele's is your place. My boyfriend has been going for year's and Rafaele makes us feel like family. My father is one of the pickiest eaters and we took him there for his birthday which he raves about to this day. Rafaele and crew NEVER dissapoint. I promise.

4.5 Star Rating: Recommended

09/18/02

Delicious and Authentic Tuscan

by ChefJune

This little place turns out some of the best -- homemade -- pasta I've eaten in a long time. Just imagine rigatoni STUFFED with veal and vegetables in a light tomato sauce.

Service is very personal and personable.

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The Details on Raffaele Ristorante

Place Categories:

  • authentic italian food
  • great service
  • best pasta
  • best restaurants
  • warm atmosphere
  • fabulous main plates
  • great experience
  • superb bottles
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