Da Raffaele
883 1st Ave., New York
(646) 895-9849
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We brought an out of town friend for his birthday. With only a few tables at the hour we were there the service was super attentive. The food and wine were delicious. There was an enthusiastic singing of Happy Birthday by the staff and another table which made the evening special. Kudos to Simon, our server, and the chef/owner who dropped by to say hello. A really nice experience! Thank you Raffaele Esposito and team!
My dining experience confirmed the reviews I carefully reviewed: the staff is friendly and attentive, the food is expertly prepared and absolutely delicious, and I enjoyed the ambience. I will be back and spreading the news!
Having lived in the South of Italy, I am picky in selecting New York restaurants: Da Rafaelle has become my go-to restaurant. How rare is it nowadays to see an owner (Rafaelle) cook himself and come out to greet his regulars. He combines southern Italian authenticity with consistent sophistication. My wife has many allergies and he is able to cook around those, and still produce excellence.
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