Da Raffaele
East Midtown-Turtle Bay, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A midtown Italian standby where walk-ins still work and reservations don't require a battle — Da Raffaele delivers reliable red-sauce cooking in a classic white-tablecloth room that's outlasted many peers. Better for business lunches and low-key celebrations than for chasing the cutting edge of New York's dining scene.
About Da Raffaele
Da Raffaele is a New York City venue with hours and a smart-casual dress code. Pearl does not have details for its menu, ownership, reservation system, room layout, pricing, or service formats, so this guide keeps the recommendation practical rather than speculative.
The New York City Dining Landscape and Where This Lands
For planning purposes, the most reliable facts are the schedule and dress expectations. Da Raffaele is open Monday through Friday from 12 to 3 PM and 4:30 to 10:30 PM, Saturday from 4 to 10 PM, and closed Sunday. Smart casual is the dress code.
Because Pearl does not have information about the cuisine, room style, menu, or booking policies, Da Raffaele is best evaluated directly before you go. If you are comparing options in New York City, you can also look at comparable venue venues such as Copinette, Deux Amis, Il Monello, La Pecora Bianca Midtown, or PacRim Sushi & Asian Cuisine without assuming they offer the same format or experience.
What the Menu Delivers
Pearl does not have current menu specifics for Da Raffaele. Do not rely on assumptions about signature dishes, dietary accommodations, beverage programs, lunch specials, or pricing. If a particular dish, allergy need, or dining format matters, confirm directly with the restaurant before visiting.
The hours do show weekday midday service and evening service Monday through Friday, Saturday evening service, and a Sunday closure. That makes timing the clearest planning point: weekday midday visits are possible within the listed noon to 3 PM window, while Saturday is evening only.
For groups, solo diners, special occasions, or business meals, Pearl does not have room-layout or seating details. Plan around the confirmed schedule, observe the smart-casual dress code, and contact the venue directly for reservations, party size, accessibility, menu, and accommodation questions.
For broader New York City dining context, explore our full restaurants guide, or browse bars and hotels nearby.
Planning details
- Location
- 883 1st Ave, New York, NY 10022
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- daraffaelerestaurant.com
- Phone
- +16468959849
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Da Raffaele presents the comfortable, warm side of Midtown East Italian dining. Lighting leans toward the warm end of the spectrum and the room privileges the steady rhythms of regulars over novelty-seeking trends. The tone is unforced and quietly celebratory: familiar staff, generous portions and a wine list that favors recognizable regional producers all keep the experience approachable. It feels like a neighborhood mainstay where tables fill for birthdays and anniversaries rather than buzz-driven openings, delivering a charming, slightly romantic atmosphere that lets conversation and company take center stage.
Best For
This is a place for marking moments and for relaxed weekday lunches alike. It suits celebration dinners—birthdays, anniversaries and other milestone meals—owing to its dependable, reservation-driven evenings and a room that supports convivial groups. The restaurant also works for family meals, unhurried business lunches or dinners (the text even references a long-held law-firm corner) and casual midday dining where the check arrives without pressure. Expect to book ahead for Friday nights and special dates; the house reputation is built on repeat clientele and booked tables.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the kitchen’s classics and plan to share. Signature preparations such as Homemade Gnocchi, Grilled Octopus and Tagliatelle with Ragu speak to the restaurant’s generous portioning and straightforward approach. Pasta arrives in hearty servings that favor abundance over restraint, so consider ordering one for the table after a starter or two. The wine list favors familiar regional Italian producers rather than experimental naturals, so choose approachable, well-known labels if you want reliable pairings. Reserve in advance for busy evenings and for celebratory tables.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, inviting, and cozy with white tablecloths and warm lighting.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Homemade Gnocchi
- Grilled Octopus
- Tagliatelle with Ragu
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 883 1st Ave, New York, NY 10022
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Deux Amis, Notable alternative
- Il Monello, Notable alternative
- Copinette, Notable alternative
- La Pecora Bianca Midtown, Notable alternative
- PacRim Sushi & Asian Cuisine, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Da Raffaele competes in midtown's crowded Italian field by making booking frictionless, no Resy scramble, no month-long wait. Deux Amis downtown offers a more modern French-leaning wine-bar vibe and requires more advance planning; if that room is full or your group prefers traditional Italian over French-inflected small plates, Da Raffaele is the easier pivot. Il Monello on the Upper East Side brings a younger, louder energy and a more contemporary Italian menu, better for a lively group night, less suited to quiet conversation or business meals. For a midtown alternative with a brighter, more polished aesthetic, La Pecora Bianca Midtown skews modern-casual and Instagram-friendly, though it draws a lunch crowd that can slow service during peak office hours.
Copinette in SoHo is the best bet if you want a more inventive French-Italian hybrid and don't mind traveling downtown. If your priority is simply securing a midtown table for tonight without drama, Da Raffaele wins on logistics. For adventurous eaters hunting innovation, skip this address and head to a spot like 1 or 8 or 12 Chairs instead, both offer more distinctive cooking and a stronger sense of place. Da Raffaele's value proposition is straightforward: easy access, familiar format, minimal risk, and a room that quietly handles the job when you need a reliable midtown Italian without the fuss.
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Compare Da Raffaele
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Da Raffaele | New York City | No published awards |
| Deux Amis | New York City | No published awards |
| Il Monello | New York City | No published awards |
| Copinette | New York City | No published awards |
| La Pecora Bianca Midtown | New York City | No published awards |
| PacRim Sushi & Asian Cuisine | New York City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Da Raffaele?
Da Raffaele is in New York City. hours are Monday through Friday from 12 to 3 PM and 4:30 to 10:30 PM, Saturday from 4 to 10 PM, and closed Sunday. The dress code is smart casual.
What should I order at Da Raffaele?
Pearl does not have current menu details for Da Raffaele. Ask the restaurant directly about current dishes, specials, and availability before making menu plans.
Is lunch or dinner better at Da Raffaele?
The schedule includes weekday hours from 12 to 3 PM and 4:30 to 10:30 PM, plus Saturday from 4 to 10 PM. Pearl does not have information about differences in atmosphere, pacing, or menu between service periods.
Is Da Raffaele good for solo dining?
Pearl does not have seating-format details for Da Raffaele, including whether it offers counter, bar, or table-only seating. Solo diners should confirm directly if seating style matters.
