Easily the best Italian restaurant in the city. I’ve been coming to Da Raffaele for years, and it never misses a beat. It’s an intimate space with a European feel.
What makes it truly special is the owner-chef Raffaele; he’s actually there and in the kitchen crafting every dish. The service is consistently excellent and Raffaele treats you like family.
If you want a meal that feels like a private dinner in Italy rather than a commercial production, this is the place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pasta Fagioli
marlyntherobot
Delicious pasta and fantastic service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rachel Delfino
Great neighborhood Italian spot with consistently good food and friendly, attentive service. The pasta and desserts are excellent, the atmosphere is comfortable, and it’s a reliable go-to for an easy, enjoyable meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kayla Cohen
No music. Menu prices were different than on their website. Food was not tasty at all.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Beth
Great neighborhood restaurant. terrific food, attentive service, comfortable ambiance and reasonable prices.
Melinda
Memorable evening. We haven't stopped talking about the branzino! Will definitely return on our next visit to NYC.
guy
A wonderful dinner and very nice ambiance. This was our third dinner here and it's consistently excellent.
jane lindley
This was seriously the best pasta I’ve ever had! Stepping off the plane and almost immediately to the restaurant, the owner was the first person we talked to in NYC. He made us feel right at home and was so kind and welcoming and made our experience even better! Per my adventurous self, I ordered the octopus and muscle linguine and enjoyed it thoroughly. My sister got the risotto, which was 10/10! My Mom ordered the owners recommendation, the duck pasta, and it was one of the best dishes I’ve had in my life. The homemade pasta was cooked perfectly. This was the most wonderful way to start our trip! Thank you, Da Raffaele!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris
OUr first time dining there and we were very pleasantly surprised. Excellent, authentic Italian restaurant. Relaxed atmosphere. Everything we had was fantastic.
sherrie
Wonderful warm and friendly service. Tables are well spaced and never too noisy to enjoy conversation. Lamb chops were excellent as was scallop salad. Excellent addition to the neighborhood.
Best burrata salad and calamari. Meatballs were fantastic. Love this beautiful Italian cozy spot and will return.
Joshua R
old school italian gem, perfect service, delicious all around
madison grace
The best ever!! Great service and great food!!
Kristin Lang
This place is the best! And their staff is so sweet!
Ryan Fetzer
Food, service, atmosphere all absolutely outstanding!! Got to meet the owner ave he was such a great genuine guy. Been running this business for 34 years and doing a wonderful job. Will definitely be back
Easily the best Italian restaurant in the city. I’ve been coming to Da Raffaele for years, and it never misses a beat. It’s an intimate space with a European feel.
What makes it truly special is the owner-chef Raffaele; he’s actually there and in the kitchen crafting every dish. The service is consistently excellent and Raffaele treats you like family.
If you want a meal that feels like a private dinner in Italy rather than a commercial production, this is the place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pasta Fagioli
Delicious pasta and fantastic service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great neighborhood Italian spot with consistently good food and friendly, attentive service. The pasta and desserts are excellent, the atmosphere is comfortable, and it’s a reliable go-to for an easy, enjoyable meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
No music. Menu prices were different than on their website. Food was not tasty at all.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Great neighborhood restaurant. terrific food, attentive service, comfortable ambiance and reasonable prices.
Memorable evening. We haven't stopped talking about the branzino! Will definitely return on our next visit to NYC.
A wonderful dinner and very nice ambiance. This was our third dinner here and it's consistently excellent.
This was seriously the best pasta I’ve ever had! Stepping off the plane and almost immediately to the restaurant, the owner was the first person we talked to in NYC. He made us feel right at home and was so kind and welcoming and made our experience even better!
Per my adventurous self, I ordered the octopus and muscle linguine and enjoyed it thoroughly. My sister got the risotto, which was 10/10! My Mom ordered the owners recommendation, the duck pasta, and it was one of the best dishes I’ve had in my life. The homemade pasta was cooked perfectly.
This was the most wonderful way to start our trip! Thank you, Da Raffaele!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
OUr first time dining there and we were very pleasantly surprised. Excellent, authentic Italian restaurant. Relaxed atmosphere. Everything we had was fantastic.
Wonderful warm and friendly service. Tables are well spaced and never too noisy to enjoy conversation. Lamb chops were excellent as was scallop salad. Excellent addition to the neighborhood.
Restaurantji Recommends
Best burrata salad and calamari. Meatballs were fantastic. Love this beautiful Italian cozy spot and will return.
old school italian gem, perfect service, delicious all around
The best ever!! Great service and great food!!
This place is the best! And their staff is so sweet!
Food, service, atmosphere all absolutely outstanding!! Got to meet the owner ave he was such a great genuine guy. Been running this business for 34 years and doing a wonderful job. Will definitely be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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