Serafina Meatpacking

We had Saturday lunch around 14:00 hours at the second floor. Cozy and warm atmosphere. Bianca pizza 🍕 was nice as expected but spaghetti with vongole and farfalle were below the score. Vongoles were so tiny and not really cooked. Hamburger buns became mushy and not fresh. Tiramisu looked good but had egg odor which was discomfort. Ordered coffees and came out cold. Told the waiter and he did not bother bringing hotter ones and they actually even charged. Such a shame. Prices are not reasonable for the quality. So consider all this before going.

I had such a lovely experience at Serafina! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with a cozy yet elegant setting that makes you want to stay for hours. The staff were incredibly welcoming and attentive specially Ann the manager who went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. I ordered the truffle ravioli, which was perfectly cooked and full of flavor, and the dessert was absolutely amazing. Overall, everything from the food to the service was top-notch. Highly recommend Serafina meatpacking for anyone looking for delicious Italian food and a great NYC dining experience!

Stopped into Serafina before attending an event at The Whitney down the street and was reminded of the restaurant’s charm, solid service and great food. I made a reservation for two but the team was able to accommodate my additional friend who tagged along last minute. My friends and I ordered the calamari and beef carpaccio to start and while the carpaccio was prepared perfectly, I would’ve loved a little more seasoning to the calamari. They were bland unfortunately, but my spaghetti carbonara was delicious. Got a couple drinks including whatever the special tequila drink was on the menu as well as the special spritz. Only thing I realized looking back on the check was that unfortunately we were overcharged for our three tequila cocktails! Should’ve triple checked but we were in a rush to get to our event down the street.

My wife and I came here for a Sunday Brunch. The drinks and food here are great as well as the service. The price can be steep, though.

The dining experience was excellent from beginning to end. The staff was truly amazing, and my steak dinner was cooked to absolute perfection. Easily a 1000/10.

I had such a wonderful experience at Serafina Meatpacking! The service was truly excellent from start to finish. Our server, Roque, went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. He was attentive, professional, and had such a warm personality that made the whole evening even more enjoyable. The food was delicious, and exceptional.

If you’re someone who values consistent food and great vibes, this location is a must! I’ve been to nearly every Serafina in the city, but none compare to the service Seth delivers here in Meatpacking. Even though I love trying new restaurants, this Serafina has become one of my go-tos. Because of him and his awesome staff, I’m here at least once or twice every week!

I’ll tell you right now. This is one of the best pizza places I’ve ever had in my entire life. My wife and I are celebrating her birthday and our anniversary in New York City and we came up upon this place and we had to go… how great the smell was from the kitchen… we got bruschetta and thin pizza… amazing

I enjoyed the spaghetti squash! Lots of different vegetables including mushrooms! I don't think it was worth $27 though, but I would say that it's still a good experience. Good glass of prosecco rosé for $16! The service was good and we sat outside. There is a cool display of plates on the patio. The server was attentive, so I'm assuming people have different experiences which is why the reviews here vary!

Espresso Martini - 2.5/5 This Espresso Martini is fine but I would not order this one again. 3 beans.

My partners and I stopped in for a break and a bite to eat after a trip to the Whitney Museum. The location is perfect for people-watching in the Meatpacking District on a warm spring afternoon. Our server was great. Our drinks and espresso were just what we needed. The meatballs, caprese salad, and grilled octopus were all delicious. And the focaccia was like nothing I had ever had, but now I want it always! It took longer to arrive than anything else we ordered. But it was worth the wait. The bread was tender and crispy with a tangy ricotta filling. And it was great dipped in the tomato sauce from the meatballs.

I come here often for the outdoor seating on the Avenue--it has a great ambiance. I prefer not to sit on the side street due to a few past experiences: bugs tend to gather in the shaded areas, and once I even saw a family walk out on their bill right next to us. The food is consistently good. I usually order the same items and enjoy them every time--pasta, Brussels sprouts, thin chicken, arugula salad, pizza, lattes, and dessert are all solid choices. Service, however, can be hit or miss. It really depends on who's working. There's one particular middle-aged male server who stands out for the wrong reasons. He's consistently rude, and I say that as someone who isn't easily offended. His approach lacks basic hospitality. For example, instead of simply letting us know brunch was over, he could've said something like, "While steak and eggs aren't available, we do have steak and fries with vegetables, or a pizza for just a few dollars more." Instead, his responses come off as dismissive and unnecessarily catty, which makes the experience feel disrespectful.

very cute restaurant! Had a good experience & food was served quickly. My favorites were definitely the truffle flatbread & pappardelle short rib dish :) good location as well in meatpacking

My first time here and I loved it! The outdoor seating was so cute on a sunny day like today. Service charming and relatively quick. We went at lunch time, very laid back. The food was amazing all around, not one "mid" item. I got the papardelle with short rib and loved it, the spaghetti was also delicious. The spinach salad was simple, crisp and fresh. The steak was definitely rich and buttery, fries didn't stand out too much to me either but it's not like they weren't good. The sea bass was actually phenomenal. I haven't had fish that good in a very long time. The crisp potato flour on the outside was insane. I want to come back and try dessert!

We ate at Serafina for brunch. I had the omelet and my spouse had the burger. The omelet was good, not great. It came with a salad and fried potatoes. The portion was pretty small. The burger and fries were very good. We sat outside under an umbrella, and had a great view of the neighborhood. The service was excellent, kind and attentive.

The ambience was great -- outdoor seating fun in the heart of an active people watching area. It was also situated next to the Mayor of the Meat Packing district! The food was tasty and the desert and coffee were wonderful treats! The service was mixed. Pleasant waiters, but a bit slow to attend to us and it was not full. The location helped make up for some of the weaknesses.

If you are looking for a quick decent sit down meal this is for you. And by quick I mean quick! It was less than 5 minutes from ordering to the food hitting the table. Pizza is decent. Beware of chicken dishes! We had the Paillard Chicken and Chicken marsala. They put the chicken through some kind of machine that flattens it to the size of a small pizza and the thickness of a tortilla. It's bizarre and off putting. We didn't finish these dishes for because the taste was ok the flattening of the chicken into a wafer was repulsive.

Serafina had a hipster vibe that was very fun. We were sat upstairs and it was a very intimate setting. The lighting was dim, the walls were brick, and it was just a neat overall vibe. We all enjoyed our drinks (I can't remember what I had). The appetizers were fantastic. The portions on the appetizers weren't very large, but it worked for us because we wanted to have room for the pasta. We ordered three different pastas to share between four of us and it was plenty. They were all delicious, but I think my favorite was the Cacio e Pepe. It was super light and flavorful. The service was very good - everything came out quickly.

Nice ambiance (dim lighting, feels intimate, nice plating) but really small portions. I got the lasagna al forno and its was only a super small square for $24 :( It tasted good, just wish it was a bigger portion. The menu does have a lot of options (pizza & pasta & more), which is great for big groups or picky eaters. Definitely not the best Italian food in NYC though and you could probably get better for cheaper! Service was fine and workers were friendly.

This place is a staple on the upper west side, so coming from the Whitney around 9 pm, we expected to have a good meal and weren't disappointed. The service was friendly and we had a table right away and were encouraged to order before the kitchen closed. Apologies for the dark photos; low lighting was part of the ambience. Food was delish, with a highlight being the rigatoni noodles. The chicken parm came untraditionally in the form of a pizza, and while tasty at the moment and then next day, that disk lacked the traditional side of pasta - and the absence was notable. The pizza was tasty, and we enjoyed drinks that I forgot to photograph. If you're in the area, definitely an enjoyable meal.

If you are in the area and need a quick bite, this is the place, they have good Italian food mostly pastas and salads, quiet and efficient.

We easily got a reservation for 4 for Saturday lunch. There was plenty of space on the multiple floors. We got a pitcher of mimosas, which tasted like it used fresh orange juice with pulp. Everyone enjoyed their food. I got the Papardelle Short Ribs. It felt like a perfect, satisfying portion. The meat was tender. They gave me cheese and freshly grated black pepper. The server was nice and attentive. We were chatting for a bit but they didn't rush us out. The prices are a bit high, but it's the Meatpacking District. I'd be careful of the steps around the place. There were only a few bathrooms as well.

As a hungry vegetarian, I was satisfied with the food and service. I had a health artichoke appetizer and squash entree. We sat outdoors and it is a good area to enjoy the NYC vibe and ambiance. Service was decent and lots of people. The pizza looked good but I didnt have any. I have been to other Serafina's before and I felt this one had the vibe but different menu.

Very cute ambiance and very romantic and dark inside. I was expecting a bit more given the vibe and some of the prices. I got a margarita which was on the specials which was pretty strong although probably would have gone for the spicy margarita. The lobster spaghetti, was expensive, and not necessarily worth that price. Obviously price was for the lobster which was fine but not necessarily the best tasting dish for the price. Would love to try the other pasta dishes.

Serafina was just ok. We were seated on the cozy but bustling first floor. I liked the exposed brick and ability to keep any eye on the action outside. Our server was unfriendly and generally disinterested. We called upon a busboy who kindly addressed our needs after the food came. Food was fine. Chicken Milanese was over-pounded, under-seasoned and fried to a crisp. Linguine and clams were tasty but the smallest clams on record. Eggs Benedict, any average diner serves the same. Bottom line, if you are in the area and can't get into to the nearby popular places, give it a try. The location is great for people watching, especially if you can snag an outside table.

Came here for post-pickleball drinks yesterday with some friends and enjoyed sitting outside. We ordered some limoncello spritzes and aperol spritzes. Honestly, the limoncello spritz was not a fan favorite. Too limoncello-forward and could have used some lemon juice, club soda, or even more aperol as all we were getting was limoncello. The aperol spritzes were great! We also shared the meat board, which came with this delicious truffle cheese spread. The service was quick, and it was nice to sit on the patio outside.

Have always past this restaurant and wanted to try it. Unfortunately, it was nothing special. Went with friends and ordered the lasagna and penne vodka. The lasagna didn't have much flavor or meat. The penne vodka was ok but nothing to rave about. If you're looking for good Italian, there are countless other restaurants that are better - one being La Pecora Bianca.

Didn't get to try the food, but the bartender (Anna) and the hostess were lovely. Stopped in to use the restroom and grabbed a shot, which was so so good! Chic and cozy atmosphere. If I'm ever in the city I'm definitely gonna stop by to try the food!

That's the manager I suggest management fires her !! I recently dined at Serafina Meatpacking in NYC and was thoroughly disappointed with the manager. She exhibited a complete lack of professionalism and customer service skills.her lack of respect and nasty behavior was unacceptable And Nasty It was clear that the manager's priority was not ensuring a positive dining experience for customers, but rather ignoring problems and avoiding responsibility

The food was amazing, the outdoor seating is great and an amazing location, and staff was kind and helpful. The drinks looked fantastic but I didnt like my first drink (a grapefruit spritz special) so I ordered a second (Serafina cocktail) and didnt like that either and was too embarrassed to order a third. My boyfriend got a something basil martini and it was good but very sweet. AMAZING GLUTEN FREE PASTA SUBSTITUTE and they let me swap shrimp for chicken on my limencello pasta

My friend and I sat outside on a beautiful spring day and watched people stroll the beautiful cobblestone streets. The ravioli portion was on the smaller side (as expected) but the risotto was a good portion size and very delicious. They don't give you bread or anything. The service was decent, but we did feel a bit rushed even though there were tables open around us. This is a super cute spot with a great outdoor seating location. You can also do a short walk to little island after and take in the views!

Sat outside the other day. Nice patio and fairly good service.. but nothing exceptional. Food was dull and bland, and the chicken poillard I added on top was... honestly horrible, the texture felt like pita bread. Overpriced.

My friend and I had dinner here and were seated in the upstairs potion of the restaurant. It was a cool atmosphere but a little bit loud inside. I ordered the Penne All'Arrabbiata which had the perfect amount of spice and a large potion size! I thought it was slightly undercooked but still enjoyable. My friend got a pizza and thought it had a great flavor. However, the service was good and they took our order quickly.

A hair in my food on the third fork-full... No one wants that when they are out to eat. We were 3 in the party. Seated outside. Started with cocktails for a late lunch. Decent drinks and nice service - that's where the star comes in and that's where it all ends for me. They suggested another plate or perhaps something else to eat but at that point I was done. I had no appetite. I ordered another cocktail and asked for the pasta and the second drink to be taken off the bill - which it was. My guests both enjoyed their meals but were horrified about my plate. We were all happy to leave the restaurant and head elsewhere.

Our Christmas Day dinner at Serafina didn't disappoint! Food was amazingly good, service was excellent and they made every aspect of our meal wonderful. The best Serafina in the city is in meatpacking, hands down!

Trekked to Serafina in the snow a few weeks ago for a lovely ladies brunch. TBH, I had low expectations based on other reviews, but was happily surprised. I ordered the Penne All'arrabbiata, and received a beautiful bounty of delicious pasta. I tried to be ladylike and leave some to take home, but ended up eating the rest as soon as I walked in the door. We also ordered the focaccia to start, and while it was good, it looked suspiciously like pizza minus the toppings instead of the fluffy bread I was expecting. However, a quick Wikipedia search tells me that focaccia is "similar in style and texture to pizza; in some places, it is called "pizza bianca" ("white pizza")." So I got a delicious meal AND I learned something new. Well worth the trip, in my opinion! For more reviews of vegetarian dishes, follow me at @this_vegetarian_life on Instagram!

We were in needed of a place for a smaller group dinner of 8 people with about a week run time to find a niceish place. We found Serafina easily and were able to make a reservation through open table. The environment was perfect for a low key business dinner. We laughed, we vibed, we circled back, it was fun. The food was pretty decent as well. They have a pretty full menu without it being overwhelming. I had the Carbonara it was soooooo yum. I could not stop eating it. Every bit start to finish was warm.

Appalling service. Twice we requested the music volume to be lowered and twice the evil female manager refused.

Excellent food, friendly and attentive service. Loud but nice ambiance, restaurant is clean and comfortable. Great American Italian food, pasta, pizza, seafood, meat and everything else! Been coming to Serafina NYC for over 25 years. Try the Focaccia Di Sofia, Goat Cheese salad, pastas and seafood are delicious. You can't go wrong and good options for picky or unadventurous eaters. Nice vegetarian options with everything tasting fresh.

What a find. Just happens I was in the area looking for a place to eat. I couldn't help but notice everyone sitting outdoors on a decently cool sunny day enjoying their meals. I was seated quickly and explained I was in a rush. My food was out within 10 mins. I ordered the FARFALLE AL LIMONCELLO Bow tie pasta, baby shrimp, cream & lemon zest. Holy sweet Lord was it a something to stare at. When I tasted it my whole day got better. One of the better pasta dishes I've ever eaten. Flavor was bursting through. Very healthy portion and a shrimp with every forkful. I'm so looking forward to coming back with friend and family. If you're in the city and want great food in a nice section of the city (Greenwich Village). Get here asap! Don't think, just go! A+++++

This place is intimate and has a wonderful vibe. The staff is very accommodating and professional. The food is fresh and robust with flavor. A true gem!

Amazing food! Amazing service! Love the environment inside! I will definitely come back. Recommend the meat sauce.

Wow, I was not highly impressed with the food or service. My children made reservations for Mother's Day; they went with the review. I don't know what occurred however, on special days like this there should be a reviewed ahead of time. We had to take the burger to be cooked again. The pasta is suppose to be ardiente and it needed to be cooked at least 2-3 minutes more. All of our food was not prepared as expected.

Great meal. Great experience. Great bartender, Ibrahim! Was supposed to dine at nearby RH, but they didn't have cocktails. So we swung by Serafina for a pre-dinner cocktail and we discovered a cozy bar AND one of the kindest and most fun/interesting bartenders in quite some time. IBRAHIM! We started with a delicious Strawberry Basil Martini (divine), then a Lime Gin Ginger Martini. We had such a nice time and conversation with him that we cancelled RH and dined here. Calamari. Green Salad w/Fig Vinaigrette. Meatballs. Pizza. All quite tasty. RH felt snooty while Serafina felt cozy, comfortable and welcoming, thanks to Ibrahim!

Randomly came here one evening for dinner after our original plans were rained out. We were able to be seated immediately which was great since it was raining. We started with a round of drinks and bruschetta. The bruschetta was your basic item, nothing too special about it but still good. For our mains we ordered the spicy penne

Serafina had suffered lots of negative reviews in recent years but when I visited last month I was impressed with the quality. The pasta had the tenderness of same day freshness, no dried pasta here! The only 3 star dish was the bruschetta which was served on crostini that was so tough it felt stale vs. crunchy. Everything else was superb.

I don't like writing negative reviews, but I could never see myself recommending this restaurant to anyone. After being seated outdoors, the waiter comes by and just disinterestedly and flatly asks "what would you like" without ever introducing himself, greeting us, or making eye contact. Zero hospitality whatsoever. We ordered two pasta dishes and it was as if a jar of alfredo sauce was dumped onto each plate and twirled with noodles. I'm zero percent picky, and it was honestly something a college kid would make in a dorm room. After eating our pasta, there was a soupy mess of flavorless excess cream sauce left in the dish. The waitstaff was absolutely INVISIBLE. The tables beside us were sitting with their menus for 20 minutes and had to ask busboys for their waiters. A busboy ended up bring out our food to us. During our entire meal, zero people came to check on us, we got our water refilled zero times, and we never even got our plates cleared. After we finished eating, we waited for our waiter (who we hadn't seen since he took our order) to come check on us. Aside from the 30 seconds when we took our order, we never saw him again that night. After an eternity, I flag down the hostess (it sounds like other reviews describe her well) to ask for our waiter to get the check, and she just replies in a condescending way, "Tell me what you want." After a long while, a different waiter sheepishly comes by with a tablet for me to pay, takes my card, and just walks away after settling my bill. Didn't say thanks, goodbye, or have a good day. The only people hustling were the poor busboys. You're coming here for the location and the outdoor ambiance, and that is it. This place was awful, and I zero percent recommend.

We enjoyed wine and appetizers at the bar. Everything was great. Service was outstanding. The decor was enjoyable. We also loved the New Wave music which added to the fun atmosphere last night.

Dinner and a Horror Show. Picture if you will a tasty Italian dinner, served up by the ever- reliable Serafina. (We had the chicken salad and the eggplant parm. Both were excellent.). However If ambiance-- even in a high-end chain--is important, stay far away from the meat packing location. We were treated to dinner and a horror show courtesy of a hostess who defies all efforts to avoid body shaming. Our hostess--who was positioned directly opposite our table--wore an ill-fitted crop top with shaky belly on fully display; we assume it was a distraction from her see-through pants. If this isn't bad enough she ate a full dinner at the hostess table. While working. Always a consummate, hands on professional, she also kindly served bar patrons their dishes with the very same fingers thoroughly stuffed in her mouth moments before. Unpleasantries abounded.

My niece, bless her heart, just a year out of college and new to NYC, said her friends had been here and recommended it. Perhaps that's who likes this place. Well located, that's for sure. The friendly staff looked like they'd just been hired with little restaurant experience, which they made up for with energy and politeness, while being excoriated and sent scuttling in a histrionic manner by a loudmouthed manageress in a red dress and straw hat, who'd make a reasonably good B or C-grade Disney villainess. We had a pizza, which was at best ok. We'd told the waiter it was to be shared by a party of 5, yet they still segregated the toppings: a handful of mushrooms here, a pile of something there. We literally had to toss our own pizza, on top of an already soggy-in-the-middle crust. Oh, and they cut the pizza into 4 slices, rather than 5, or even 8, which we also had to do ourselves. I had the Brussel sprout salad, which was presented as if someone had just turned over a can, which retained its shape, garnished with one, count'em, cherry tomato, halved, and four withered, wilting and slightly browned endive leaves, topped with shaved, bland Parmesan cheese. The salad had too little shredded Brussel sprouts, mostly red radicchio or cabbage, and... flavorless avocado. I detected no lemon juice, which it desperately needed. It ended up reminding me of heavy, bad coleslaw, under-salted, and wanting acid (lemon juice), and and something to brighten and deepen it, like fresh herbs or onion. Possibly a good recipe, poorly executed. THAT for $19. I should have sent it back. It's not that it was crowded at 3pm on Fathers Day, which should have been a warning. But, I was a guest, and didn't want a scene. I tasted the pasta and lasagna ordered by others: better, still underwhelming. Perhaps they're still getting their act together at this point, although this late in the pandemic, they've probably been open for months and should know better. Yet, looking at other reviews, I think I got a pretty representative experience. This place is for tourists and kids and those who don't know better and apparently haven't even checked these yelp reviews, which are typically mediocre to poor.

Stopped into this location for lunch on our strolling through the westside extravaganza. We got there around 1 and was promptly seated outside on the first super warm spring day here. Wasn't packed with guests but about 20 min in, all seats were filled all around us. Sucked that there was construction happening right in front of the restaurant but they have no control over that so no points lost there for them for it. Our server and the bussing staff were all really attentive and worked nicely together. Ordered a really delicious filet mignon carpaccio that was served with warmed potato cubes in a mustard truffle sauce topped with nice slivers of black truffles. The beet salad with baby kale and generous rounds of goat cheese was perfectly dressed in a delicious dressing and really hit the spot. I LOVED that their arrabiata pasta dish was super spicy so do not order if you can't handle spicy foods. The carbonara pasta was just heaven on a plate. It seems people have issues with this establishment during dinner service so I'll continue to stick to my week day lunch visits going forward!

Went here for brunch the other day and it was okay. It's not a restaurant I can see myself returning to unless somebody I knew really wanted to go and wasn't open to alternatives, lol. We got there right when they opened so there was a bit of a long line to get in which made it seem like it was an amazing spot to eat at...but in actuality it's nothing particularly special. It was nice to sit outdoors and do a little people watching while we ate though. And the weather was lovely since it's finally feeling like Spring outside. I had a glass of white sangria and VIP Margherita pizza which was surprisingly served to me cold. It was like it had been sitting on a counter for a while. I ate one of the smaller slices but couldn't bring myself to finish the whole pizza since it was only gonna get colder, so I went inside to let someone know because my waiter was no where to be found for some time. It was pretty busy, after all. The person I was with ordered a strawberry margarita and the scrambled eggs brunch meal with bacon but instead received the eggs Benedict meal with no bacon. They chose not to complain about it, ate the food, and said it was okay. My pizza was just okay as well and they agreed. Their drink was pretty good though. All in all, I don't see myself ever recommending this restaurant. The service was very slow, even when it came time to getting our bill, and the overall experience wasn't great. Definitely not a spot for a nice date or something celebratory or anything like that, because based on my experience you'll likely be disappointed.

We had a very enjoyable dinner here. Our table was outside on a beautiful warm evening. Social distancing was in force and the wait staff was friendly and attentive. I ordered the Bresaola for my salad. It was delicious. The Filet Mignon was shaved paper thin and served with arugula, mushrooms and extra virgin olive oil. We shared the BIANCA pizza with Mozzarella, fontina, baby arugula & shaved Parmigiano Reggiano it was excellent. For dessert we shared the Tiramisu. I must say this was probably the best I have ever eaten and I have had a few. Beautiful presentation, rich and creamy and the Lady fingers were soaked with expresso. Would definitely come back when we are in the area.

I have been going to Serafina now over 10 years especially this location. The meatpacking locations holds a lot of memories we all have seen it in sex and city. The food never fails it's always on point. All the pasta dishes are always good you can't go wrong if you order one. The pizza is delicious and it's think crust. I love getting a drink here people watching as well.

Max max 3 stars. Food tastes great. BUT cost per ounce is not worth it. Sandwich was all bread and maybe 1 ounce of meat. Salad was good but the price- NO. But you are in New York and unless you need to eat in fancy place you can get this quality nearly anyplace.

We ordered the bruschetta for appetizer. It was ok -- the bread was a bit soggy and small portion but tasted pretty good. The lobster ravioli was great. The sauce was pretty good. Best plate we had. The risotto had a good amount of truffle flavor but the was a bit undercooked. Could have been the best plate had it been cooked a bit longer. The cacio e Pepe was really good. Great flavors and portion size for a reasonable price. However, it was nothing out of this world. Overall the restaurant was a bit overpriced but the atmosphere was great. With a little more attention to detail this place could reach the next level.

Perfect Sunday night dinner. Our Brazilian waiter Francisco could not have been more attentive. He answered all the questions I had about the menu in great detail, so I actually ended up being extremely happy w/my dinner. Obrigada/Thank you!