Everyone raves about this spot, but I don't really get the hype. It was packed and loud and the food was good, but not worth the price. We got the chicken and the rigatoni, both of which were pretty good. The steak tartare was amazing, but the leeks and snowcone pana cotta were both weird.
Bebe Lari
Great food, a bit understaffed and it took over 30 min for us to get our drinks, and they didn’t course out our meal well. Waitress asked me multiple times what my drink order was, and wasn’t thoroughly educated on the dishes. The food, however, was fantastic, although I’d skip the ricotta + the gem salad, and drinks were tasty when they finally did arrive
After reading other reviews, I can see that their staff has been a common issue amongst patrons. I feel bad for the chef who makes delicious food that is being overshadowed by the bad servers.
Yinjie Shi
I rarely write reviews but I want to speak about how the service made us really uncomfortable. The food and drinks were good but not memorable and I won’t be coming back out of the choices in nyc.
It felt like as the only Asians in the restaurant, we were the only table that was discriminated and rushed through the dinner which we made reservations and arrived on time for. And comparing our tables to the other tables who arrived around the same time, we were rushed through main courses before the others finish receiving appetizers. It was the subtle passive aggressive acts such as taking plates away as we were still working on them or just rushing through our entire order before everyone else’s. For a meal to be 100+ per person this is not worth it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Delphine Ettinger (Ashes57)
I came for lunch alone and got a spot at the bar, which was exactly what I wanted. The place was busy in a good way, filled with great vibes. I ordered a Salad Niçoise, and the dish was both beautiful and delicious. It’s a lovely restaurant in NoHo.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna Nicoise Salad
ドンシクルカ
Good burger.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Cole Kennedy
Dang, that’s just bananas good. ever have I ever tasted such a good roast chicken. Fries taste just like McDonald’s. And I’m dying to try the pastas.
Sheldon Kasowitz
Super warm and friendly place. Great atmosphere, feel, feng shui. Jenny, Tom and Bailey particularly helpful and kind, with great energy. Food choices and menu varied, well executed and delicious. 100% recommended!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marcy
RAF's is a neighborhood gem, perfect for a dinner date, special occasion or just to satisfy hunger or a regular weekday evening. The food is spectacular. The menu is creative and inspired. The food is plated suberbly and our cocktails and wine were equally delicious. Waitstaff at RAF's are courteous and knowledgeable about the menu's dishes. The bar and restaurant are elegantly decorated. Dining at RAF's is a real treat and I can't wait to visit again soon.
anita
Loved our recent dining experience! The food was phenomenal and would go back for the ricotta and spaghetti anytime. It was a nosier restaurant, so be prepared to talk loudly but no complaints there.
Kristen
Really fun vibe! But we wish the off menu burger was available - we had a table and it was only available at the bar which was a bit of a bummer. All in all solid food - the half chicken was highly recommended but was a bit dry so would probably not have that again.
Our evening started off fabulously. The food was excellent. The decor is charming. The music was wonderful. But as the restaurant filled up, our waiter abandoned us. Other servers filled in cheerfully, but since we were under a time constraint, we were unable to order dessert.
K M
Fine dining of Italian & French cuisine. Everything was just great. The Arancini was amazing. the pasta and half chicken were great and flavorful . And don’t underestimate the bread basket which was freshly backed and delicious. The place is well designed so get dressed smart-casual and up.
The interior of Rafs makes for a beautiful dining experience. We just got a croissant and pan au chocolat to go and enjoyed them. They were slightly dry but were still quite good. The pan au chocolat had a little more salt than others croissants I’ve had which was enjoyable. Overall, I would come back here and would want to try sitting in for the dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
D C
The place is beautiful! And the atmosphere is convivial with amazing seasonal dishes. Unfortunately, the guy with blond hair behind the bar puts the least amount of effort to make you feel welcomed like he’s doing you a favor taking your order and couldn’t care if you’re there. Reading the other reviews, it looks like he’s just like this. Too bad it ruins an otherwise potentially great experience. We won’t go back for a while.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Ernie
We had brunch here on a Saturday morning. The room was packed by 11 am, and deservedly so. The brunch menu is varied and inventive. We highly recommend the endive salad. Dishes were beautifully presented and service was outstanding. Cocktails were carefully made and delicious.
Everyone raves about this spot, but I don't really get the hype. It was packed and loud and the food was good, but not worth the price. We got the chicken and the rigatoni, both of which were pretty good. The steak tartare was amazing, but the leeks and snowcone pana cotta were both weird.
Great food, a bit understaffed and it took over 30 min for us to get our drinks, and they didn’t course out our meal well. Waitress asked me multiple times what my drink order was, and wasn’t thoroughly educated on the dishes. The food, however, was fantastic, although I’d skip the ricotta + the gem salad, and drinks were tasty when they finally did arrive
After reading other reviews, I can see that their staff has been a common issue amongst patrons. I feel bad for the chef who makes delicious food that is being overshadowed by the bad servers.
I rarely write reviews but I want to speak about how the service made us really uncomfortable. The food and drinks were good but not memorable and I won’t be coming back out of the choices in nyc.
It felt like as the only Asians in the restaurant, we were the only table that was discriminated and rushed through the dinner which we made reservations and arrived on time for. And comparing our tables to the other tables who arrived around the same time, we were rushed through main courses before the others finish receiving appetizers. It was the subtle passive aggressive acts such as taking plates away as we were still working on them or just rushing through our entire order before everyone else’s. For a meal to be 100+ per person this is not worth it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
I came for lunch alone and got a spot at the bar, which was exactly what I wanted. The place was busy in a good way, filled with great vibes. I ordered a Salad Niçoise, and the dish was both beautiful and delicious. It’s a lovely restaurant in NoHo.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna Nicoise Salad
Good burger.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Dang, that’s just bananas good. ever have I ever tasted such a good roast chicken. Fries taste just like McDonald’s. And I’m dying to try the pastas.
Super warm and friendly place. Great atmosphere, feel, feng shui. Jenny, Tom and Bailey particularly helpful and kind, with great energy. Food choices and menu varied, well executed and delicious. 100% recommended!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
RAF's is a neighborhood gem, perfect for a dinner date, special occasion or just to satisfy hunger or a regular weekday evening. The food is spectacular. The menu is creative and inspired. The food is plated suberbly and our cocktails and wine were equally delicious. Waitstaff at RAF's are courteous and knowledgeable about the menu's dishes. The bar and restaurant are elegantly decorated. Dining at RAF's is a real treat and I can't wait to visit again soon.
Loved our recent dining experience! The food was phenomenal and would go back for the ricotta and spaghetti anytime. It was a nosier restaurant, so be prepared to talk loudly but no complaints there.
Really fun vibe! But we wish the off menu burger was available - we had a table and it was only available at the bar which was a bit of a bummer. All in all solid food - the half chicken was highly recommended but was a bit dry so would probably not have that again.
Restaurantji Recommends
Our evening started off fabulously. The food was excellent. The decor is charming. The music was wonderful. But as the restaurant filled up, our waiter abandoned us. Other servers filled in cheerfully, but since we were under a time constraint, we were unable to order dessert.
Fine dining of Italian & French cuisine. Everything was just great. The Arancini was amazing. the pasta and half chicken were great and flavorful . And don’t underestimate the bread basket which was freshly backed and delicious.
The place is well designed so get dressed smart-casual and up.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Half Chicken with Salsa Verde, Daily Bread Basket, Arancini
The interior of Rafs makes for a beautiful dining experience. We just got a croissant and pan au chocolat to go and enjoyed them. They were slightly dry but were still quite good. The pan au chocolat had a little more salt than others croissants I’ve had which was enjoyable. Overall, I would come back here and would want to try sitting in for the dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The place is beautiful! And the atmosphere is convivial with amazing seasonal dishes. Unfortunately, the guy with blond hair behind the bar puts the least amount of effort to make you feel welcomed like he’s doing you a favor taking your order and couldn’t care if you’re there. Reading the other reviews, it looks like he’s just like this. Too bad it ruins an otherwise potentially great experience. We won’t go back for a while.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
We had brunch here on a Saturday morning. The room was packed by 11 am, and deservedly so. The brunch menu is varied and inventive. We highly recommend the endive salad. Dishes were beautifully presented and service was outstanding. Cocktails were carefully made and delicious.
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