Rafele - New York

We have walked by this place so many times and, on a friends suggestion, who finally had dinner there. The ambiance was warm and comfortable and not overly trendy. The food was authentic and very delicious. We could all hear ourselves talk and we had some hearty laughs because of the easy going atmosphere. All 5 of us had nothing but praise and in a heartbeat we decided to have our next monthly dinner there. Thanks for a perfect evening! NYC could use a lot more restaurants like Rafele.

Great traditional Italian dishes in a fun and lively environment. High quality food at a reasonable price point.

The staff was great , friendly and attentive. The food was amazing , and the ambiance was just perfect for the evening. The only thing that was weird was the couple that sat next to us , had one too many drinks and were arguing. I won’t hold that against the restaurant , but they should have been asked to leave.

I've enjoyed prior visits more, but it remains a good local spot. Bar seating has nice ambiance, bartender didn't seem very happy. We really liked sitting outside for our meal during the unseasonably warm evening, but the large table next to us had loud screaming children which the adults were antagonizing to continue. Food is solid brick oven pizza and homemade pastas never disappoint.

Rafele has consistently provided excellent dining experiences for years. The food is fabulous, always prepared and delivered perfectly. The service is attentive and top-notch. Tomasso was particularly helpful in assisting us with meal planning and recommended three large bottles for our group. I highly recommend raving about this restaurant to anyone looking for a great dining spot in New York.