Excellent food and service. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Will def come back.

Excellent service - very nice people. We were the only table seated.... But it was early 5:30. ...but very Expensive. Didn't leave an impression.... read more

My husband and I had a delicious dinner here. Every dish had wonderful flavors! All the other patrons seemed to feel similarly based on the comments we overheard. This is a quaint local spot where the chef/owner is always present. I am glad we finally made it here! Highly recommend. read more

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I have read the reviews and frankly I am surprised. I visited on a weeknight and from start to finish it was an average meal. I had the swordfish and it was a bit tough. Doused in a sauce but the sauce itself was a bit too thick for my taste. The grilled calamari was solid but a little oily. The service was excellent, as was the bread, but the food was average. I wouldn't say no to a second meal there but there are better places in the neighborhood. read more

Discovered this eponymous italian restaurant one week ago and loved it so much, I decided to go again this Saturday, with my daughter and husband. It is a true neighborhood gem. The ambiance is warm and inviting. The food is top notch and yet reasonably priced. The stuffed quail and artichokes were especially good. The owner is welcoming and attentive and our waiter Rafael was wonderful. Will definitely be a regular stop for my family! read more

We must've gone during an off night because the online reviews are so good but our experience was fairly subpar... The grilled octopus with eggplant puree was very very bland. I suspect that the chef forgot to add salt just this one time because other reviewers seem to like the dish. They did take it off the bill when we returned the dish mostly untouched though. The quail stuffed with sausage seemed undercooked to us, so we also did not eat much of that dish. I'm not usually a picky eater, but this was one of the rare times when I did feel the need to send dishes back to the kitchen. On a positive note, risotto with pumpkin and smoked mozzarella was tasty. read more

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Best place to eat!! Incredible food, friendly staff, good wine choices! I recommend this place to anyone in the city. Such a hidden gem

Best neighborhood spot!! A must-try, cozy Italian restaurant with homemade pastas and welcoming staff. Beyond enjoyable experience. Will be coming back!! read more

Nothing was overly impressive and I expected better service for a night when there were not many other diners. I thought the prices were a bit high for the quality and quantity of food we received. I'll likely give it another try. read more

It saddens me to write a critical review when management and staff are great. But this place is passable at best. Burrata was fresh as an appetizer. Tagliolini was decent and meatballs were not bad. The problem was that we confirmed (via phone and before we sat down) if they served pizza, as we had two small children with us who really wanted pizza. Even though it was on the lunch menu they accommodated us (as they said they would). Like I said, good staff. Problem was the lukewarm microwaved typed dough that sat beneath the runniest blandest sauce I have ever tasted. This was hands down the most disgusting Pizza I've had in NYC. At this point it was late and the kids barely touched it and we weren't going anywhere else. The Spaghetti w cheese and black pepper (we asked if it was Cacio e Pepe and the waiter said "yes") was the furthest thing form Cacio e Pepe. The seafood mixed grill was nowhere near fresh seafood. This was one of those rare times that Yelp has definitely let me down. read more

Fresh Authentic Italian food and service! thank you Raffaele for such a delicious lunch and friendly service, it was a pleasure. The food here is fresh and tasteful, we tried their caprese, Chicken sautéed with peppers and gnocchi, of which all would be highly recommended! There is a cozy atmosphere here, quiet yet homey feel. Raffaele was serving all tables but very attentive to each one individually. They have a great menu and reasonable prices, I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for some good authentic Italian food and friendly customer service read more

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This spot is Authentic. Quality food with great service and attention to fine detail. Ambiance is classy and respectable.

Wonderful atmosphere and their food was delectable. Owner was lovely to talk to-- don't miss out on this gem!

This is my favorite restaurant in mid-town. Such great quality food and great customer service. They meet all safety measures and the ambiance is still super romantic and authentic Italian. Favorite dish is the Polipo grilled octopus and the parpadelle. They have new specials every day too! So happy they were able to re-open again! read more

Exceptional Italian fare. Cozy, upscale atmosphere. Bread with olive oil comes complimentary. While our appetizer (scallops with smoked mozzarella) was good, they weren't anything special. But then our pasta came and wow. Incredible. We had the spaghetti with meatballs and Paccheri. Homemade pasta and sauce cooked perfectly. If we hadn't been so full, we would've ordered another plate of each. Service was excellent. Next time we're in Midtown East, we'll be back. read more

Ordered the Lucero and Spaghetti. Incredible meal. Great Italian wine. Excellent service from Raffaele. Highly recommend. read more

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The food was excellent! I started with the octopus appetizer which was fresh and tender. The eggplant purée complimented it perfectly and the fresh Parmesan shaved on top was great quality. I had the chicken with porcini mushrooms which was light and satisfying. The sauce was a slightly creamy texture and the herbs were refreshing. The waiter Raphael was really friendly and pleasant. We later found out he was the owner. Raphael was an appreciation for quality and he spent some time talking to us about Italy where he is from. read more

Came in and be greeted by such hospitality that made me feel very welcomed to this unknown place(to me) was a great way to start my day. i came in with my friend and we had a full course meal here. We had fried calamari, seafood linguini, and spaghetti with meatballs. They were all superb. We closed our meal with their special desserts of the day, cannoli with chocolate and something, it was the least favorite of mine throughout the course. Nevertheless, it was an impressive experience. Will be back with my husband next time. read more

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Stumbled upon this with a friend looking for a good bowl of pasta. Did not disappoint. Amazing food. 5 star service. Quintessential nyc Italian restaurant. I cannot wait to come back again and again. PS- If you've watched Stanley Tucci Searching For Italy- this is the place you imagine home costing in a searching for Italian restaurants in NYC. read more

Da Raffaele is a go to spot for me and my Mrs. now in NYC this place is absolutely phenomenal. We had celebrated our 1st year anniversary together and a proposal for our engagement (she said yes) and wanted to celebrate with authentic good Italian food. Raffaele capped our night off perfectly. The moment we walked in the busyness of NYC seemed to shut off and a quite, smooth, calm and neat atmosphere greeted us. It was a great switch from the usual busy places in the city we are used to. Raffaele was so polite in having our table set, wine ready and very accommodating to our needs. He ran the whole show and did it perfectly. I ordered gnocchi on request as I didn't see it the menus and he gave it without hesitation and it was amazing My Mrs. ordered good ol spaghetti and meatballs and it was so authentic and full of flavor. Raffaele spoke Italian beautifully and it really added a nice tough for us lol. This place is a must if your around the area. Certainly a place I'll be returning to soon when I go up for business trips. Raffaele, you are amazing and our food is fantastic friend! read more

Da Raffaele - Requested Gnocchi! Absolutely phenomenal - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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The vinegar served with the bread is the best I've ever had! The meal was great and the owners are very friendly

The best Italian food anywhere, great service and atmosphere. I love Tony's!

Four of us loved our dishes. Great monkfish and wonderfully prepared salmon. We arrived at 6:45pm and it got busier and noisier. Worth going. Enjoy! read more

The food is really excellent! The duck ragù pappardelle was phenomenal!! The waiters are also incredibly friendly. Highly recommend!

Honestly, I'm making a note to review this simply because I keep forgetting the name. This place is absolutely breathtaking. I live nearby, and it's become my go-to place for authentic, warm-hearted Italian food. Having lived in Italy and gone often for business, I have high expectations, and Da Raffaele didn't disappoint. The consistency of both food and service is high - pasta is fresh and with a great mouth feel, sauces are on point, and meats are innovative and flavorful. Bread, which I'm not usually a fan of, is amazing - you must try the seaweed. Other reviews go more in-depth for the individual dishes, but there hasn't been any time where I've tried a dish - either special or on-menu - that wasn't great. Try this wonderful place soon - you owe it to yourself. read more

This is a nice, quiet, little restaurant located on all the way on the East side. Very friendly staff here who willingly briefs you all the specialties and food is delicious! Their Wine list is also descent! read more

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We moved into the neighborhood a little over a yar ago. This is our first time eating here and won't be our last. Food was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. This is small neighborhood restaurant, chef owned. Happy to support it. read more

I had the octopus which was very good and cooked correctly. I also had the Dover sole which is really good and I had the owner serve me and he's very nice and he recommended a good red cab from chili. He was right, it was very good and full flavored. Thank you. I'll be back. read more

The service is absolutely outstanding. Like over the top outstanding. Food is absolutely terrific and always has great specials daily. The atmosphere is great along with the location. The owner makes sure your are taken care of and makes the experience much, much better and much more authentic. All things considered, this is my favorite Italian place nearby, and I've lived here for just over two years now and have tried a handful of places. Ps the fried seaweed started is amazing!!!! How do you make it? :) read more

This restaurant is the best Italian restaurant we have dined at in the 2.5 years of living in Manhattan! As soon as we walked in last night and were greeted by the gracious Italian owner Raffaele, we knew the evening was going to be one to remember! The ambiance is fantastic with the lighting, music, windows to the street, white tablecloths, lovely wine glasses (with generous pours!) and authentic Italian charm. Now onto the food. Truly every morsel was delicious and he presented several specials along with a nice menu selection. The food was fresh, great presentation and the wine was delicious. The fresh bread and olive oil to start was perfect. He serves gluten free pasta so that was a bonus for me. I told him I love octopus and he made this to die for dish for me. The best octopus I've had. You can tell Raffaele loves treating his customers to an enjoyable dinner. He's unpretentious and he exceeds expectations. We've already made reservations for this weekend! read more

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Intimate, great food, great service , great price. Great for a date night where u want to have a great conversation without breaking the bank. The cabbage with anchovies and black olive and their calamari are amazing! Bottle.o f wine, 1 appetizer, 2 mains, 1 side, 2 coffee and a dessert came to approx 150 before tip The chef is amazing service is amazing. For what it cost, its an amazing place. definitely coming back. read more

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Raffaele opened at this location in 2016. From Napoli, he prepares great home made Limoncello and Orancello. He surprised us with a creative appetizer, cestello di spaghetti with broccoletti e salsiccia. And then we decided to try the menu options, mixed grill and the rice with gamberi. Maro' che buono. Finally he had only half a fig crêpe, so he added a panna cotta on the side. Food was delicious, host was lovely and entertaining. Definitely recommended. read more

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Ordered takeout. Ate promptly. Food was lukewarm at best, and did not seem fresh. The pizza's cheese was good, but the crust appeared to be naan bread and was impossible to bite through. The lasagna was ok, but was dominated by noodles with insufficient sauce. The arancini was so salty I could only eat one. I'm no longer hungry, but did not enjoy the experience. read more

I had a beautiful evening at Da Raffaele! It was so heartwarming to be here again! Chef Raffaele served an exquisite baby artichoke salad with shaved mozzarella followed by a divine linguini and offthecharts Galletto! Paired with transcendent cocktails and bubbly to make any evening memorable. Grazie Chef Raffaele per una serata fenomenale! ci vediamo presto! read more

Delicious food!! Finest ingredients!! And always accommodating!! We have followed Raffaele from 57th Street to Fla and up to this lovely space. Yummy read more

This is one of the best Italian restaurants I have been to in the city! Very authentic and fresh homemade Italian cuisine. There are new specials every day, and Chef Raffaele is so attentive and friendly. He always makes sure your night here is special. During Covid, they are offering takeout and have socially distanced indoor and outdoor seating. Highly recommend! read more

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I went here twice because of the Yelp reviews. I don't get it. Service isn't great and food isn't either. Owner is very nice and charming, but that doesn't make a 5 star restaurant. I really wanted to like this place, but I had the same experience twice and I just don't like the place. It isn't bad, but it also isn't worth the reviews it gets here on Yelp. My views were shared by my dining companions on both occasions. Again, not bad, but not the way it is built up on Yelp. read more

The place is cute and good for an intimate dinner. I went there at 530 pm and there was only another table of two customers. Since the place is small, you can hear everyone's conversations. The linguini pasta with clam, baby squid and mussels is good. They accepted my request for tomate sauce instead of the original zucchini purée. Don't think they offer happy hours. The wine is pricy but the selections are good. read more

I took my girlfriend here last night, and I have to say that it is a fantastic date spot. We'll definitely be back at some point! The decor is charming, and as many of the reviews on here say, the owner is hand-on and makes a point to greet all of the folks who come in. Actually, he was the one to take our orders! I got the octopus carpaccio for an appetizer and the grilled seafood for my entree - she got the salmon. Both were fantastic, and as I noted to her during the meal, the portions were that happy medium between not enough and food-coma. I enjoyed the atmosphere, too. It's a small, cozy spot with good food and not so much noise that you can't hold a conversation. The service was prompt and friendly, and the prices are not so bad given the quality of the food and experience. Highly, highly recommended. read more

One of the best meals we've had in the city. My sister and I had a wonderful lunch here following her appointment at Sloan. Everything was delicious and the presentation was beautiful. We were spoiled, they made us feel so special! Can't wait to take my parents here the next time we are in NY! read more