Serafina Vino E Cucina

Had a pleasant dinner at Serafina Vino E Cucina on a busy Friday evening.Started with the Calamari and for entrees had the Fettuccine Bolognese, Salmon and the Chicken Parmigiana - though none particularly stood out, all were solid. For dessert we had the Cheesecake and the Chocolate Soufflé (which seemed close to a Molten Chocolate Cake) that provided a nice finish to the meal.Very nice decor and friendly service.

The interior decor is nicely warm and inviting, and the tables are not too close together where you're overhearing other conversations or bumping into others as you try to walk by. We did not have to wait for the entire group to arrive before seating for the reservation which was nice. The menu is quite large so there is likely to be something to satisfy everyone The service was fairly slow. It took a little over an hour after arriving for the food to come out. A second round of drinks never actually arrived before the bar started closing down around 10pm. The prices were a little high - $21 for salad with chicken, $35 for carbonara, the special that night was $39) but the portions were fillingThey do have a 20% automatic charge for groups, which seemed like a lot (the menu said "20% gratuity recommended" but it was already applied to the total when the check came). This did not include tax and the check still asked for a tip on top of this group surcharge. Not to mention two of the checks in our group were wrong and had charges for items not ordered/eaten.

Nice ambiance for a sit down lunch, a good break on a tiring morning tour. Inside is clean and tables were covered in starchy white linen. Music is not too loud - giving us a very relaxing and comfortable feel. Lunch menu comprises of the usual Italian fare - classic antipasti, insalate, risotti & ravioli, pasta, secondi piatti, and vegetables.. We ordered the SPAGHETTI ALLE VONGOLE and SERAFINA BURGER and were very happy with our choices. Server is very nice. Knowing that we're tourists, he was helpful with giving us directions to a site we're looking for.

Beautiful decor. Drinks were great but the food left much to be desired. Chicken parm was bland but the Brussels were decent. The bartender was really nice as well. Probably will visit again but for drinks only.

I enjoyed the burger and fries for lunch at Sofetinas, and others in my group raved about their pasta dishes. The restaurant was spotless, and the waitress was extremely friendly and attentive. It's a good choice for Italian food, with a cozy atmosphere. Though a bit on the pricey side, the quality and portions make it worthwhile. Overall, Sofetinas is a solid spot for a nice meal with friends or family.

We were passing by on the way to take a picture of the Fearless Girl when there was a homeless guy photobombing people. I told my daughter let's go take a break and come back later for the picture.My daughter had this crazy craving for Pain Au Chocolat. Every bakery that had it, she wanted it. I saw they had the Bombolone Crema and I wanted to try it. Service was quick too.At the same time, I also ordered a Cafe Au Lait. It was perfect for an afternoon snack as we had walked a lot for the day, especially coming from the 9/11 Memorial and Statue of Liberty. We rested and enjoyed the music playing in the background before we headed back out to continue our journey.

The food was excellent and the staff was great and friendly. The atmosphere was cool and vibey. We loved it so much, we came back a second time during our trip.

Just tried out the new Serafina on Wall Street. The decor is fabulous. Great ambiance and music too. Jorge was our server and he made it a wonderful experience. The calamari was fresh and tasty. My favorite, the Bruschetta was delicious. If you're ever in the Financial District and want to have a nice meal, definitely stop by.

Whoever makes or chooses the pasta for Serafina is magic- it takes like layers of love. So of course I opted for the lasagna, which doesn't use a typical marinara, but instead an almost creamy veggie vodka style sauce with lots of little veggies inside. I needed a little more protein, so I added on a side of meatballs. I was happy to see a couple options for fizzy lemonade and the cannoli ended up calling my name for desert.I arrived on a Sunday afternoon during fall OHNY weekend where plenty of tourists were buzzing around downtown in groups with guides, but the energy inside Serafina was more calm and serene with its comfy seating and outlets in the wall to recharge my phone. They offer eat in or to go options, but the wait time on the cooked food would probably be best to call ahead for if you're in a hurry and need to grab and go, otherwise people would be waiting inside anyway.

I saw this place from outside and it looked super cozy and authentic. I came in for an espresso martini, and WOW. Might be the best one I've ever had! The staff was super welcoming as well. I plan to return here for dinner in the near future