Raffaele Ristorante
Dimly lit restaurant serves Neapolitan and southern Italian classics to groups and couples. Private party rooms available.
Message from Raffaele Ristorante
Raffaele, the intimate East Side ristorante near Sutton Place, has long been a favorite of well-known locals who stop off for Southern Italian favorites on their way to Capri and the Amalfi Coast. The clean, sun-inspired cuisine of Naples has become the trademark taste at Raffaele. Regional specialties include shellfish rissotto, veal scaloppina with asparagus and grilled swordfish with fresh mint, carrots, and olive oil.
Editorial by Citysearch
Dimly lit restaurant serves Neapolitan and southern Italian classics to groups and couples. Private party rooms available.Key Points
- Romantic atmosphere
- Steak and seafood specialties
- Private banquet room
The Inside Scoop
- Private Rooms - The private banquet room can accommodate parties of up to 25 guests.
Latest reviews from Citysearch.
Excellent Service
by smitthhjen
This is not the sort of place to drop in, especially with a group of 7, but that's what we did the other night. They made room for us and gave us the usual excellent service. We had two superb bottles of wine and some fabulous main plates.
This was my 6th or 7th visit here; always a great experience, one of the absolute best restaurants in the City.
Posted 11/01/08
great food, great service!
by dunlap01
We held a birthday dinner for my friend and were very impressed w/both food and service. 7 of us tried 6 main courses and all the dishes were generous and delicious. We all tried the tiramisu for dessert and that was also very tasty. It is a bit on the pricier side, and the ambience is just a homey feel, nothing fancy, but the service was very accomodating (a couple from our party unexpectedly showed up 1 hr late) and the waitstaff made sure we had everything we needed. definitely try this place out!
Pros: food, service
Cons: ambience
Posted 05/06/06
Delicious Italian Food Like NO other!
by saby277
This restaurant serves up some of the best authentic italian food I have ever tasted! The food and desserts are to die for! I always throw major events with my family (like birthday parties etc..) at Raffaeles. No one can compare. Service there is EXCELLENT.
Pros: Nice crowd
Posted 10/01/04
Delish
by thumperplush
I almost don't want to let anyone else in on my boyfriend and I's little secret. It's not trendy, it's not a single's scene but if you want delicious food in a warm atmosphere, then Rafaele's is your place. My boyfriend has been going for year's and Rafaele makes us feel like family. My father is one of the pickiest eaters and we took him there for his birthday which he raves about to this day. Rafaele and crew NEVER dissapoint. I promise.
Posted 11/20/03
Delicious and Authentic Tuscan
by ChefJune
This little place turns out some of the best -- homemade -- pasta I've eaten in a long time. Just imagine rigatoni STUFFED with veal and vegetables in a light tomato sauce.
Service is very personal and personable.
Go!
Posted 09/17/02