Serafina Times Square
Midtown-Times Square, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Serafina Times Square is a practical pick when location, timing, and easy booking matter more than a destination meal. It works for pre-theater plans, solo dining, and casual group logistics, but wine-focused diners should not treat it as a cellar-driven choice.
About Serafina Times Square
Serafina Times Square is a New York City venue with casual dress and daily hours that start at 7 AM. It is open Monday through Thursday from 7 AM to 10 PM, Friday and Saturday from 7 AM to 11 PM, and Sunday from 7 AM to 10 PM. Use it as a practical option when those hours and a casual dress code fit your plan.
A New York City dining room with simple planning details
Plan around the essentials: the venue is in New York City, the dress code is casual, and the daily schedule runs from morning into evening, with later closing on Friday and Saturday.
If cuisine, chef, menu format, prices, seating, awards, takeout, delivery, or a beverage program matter to your plans, confirm them directly with the venue before booking or visiting.
Go when the schedule and dress code fit your plans
The strongest planning point is the schedule. Serafina Times Square is open 7 AM to 10 PM Monday through Thursday, 7 AM to 11 PM Friday and Saturday, and 7 AM to 10 PM Sunday. Casual dress keeps planning simple for visitors who do not want a formal dress requirement.
For broader New York City planning, use Our full New York City restaurants guide, plus the city guides for hotels, bars, wineries, and experiences if the night needs a fuller plan. Other New York City dining options to compare include DaMarino NYC, La Masseria, Palm, The, Empire Steak House Times Square, and See No Evil Pizza.
Quick reference: choose Serafina Times Square if its New York City location, casual dress code, and daily hours work for your plan; confirm any menu, pricing, reservation, or service details directly with the venue.
Planning details
- Location
- 224 W 49th St 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10019
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- serafinarestaurant.com
- Phone
- +12122471000
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Serafina Times Square reads as Midtown reliable rather than haute—it’s a chain-backed Italian‑American room that leans on brand consistency more than culinary radicalism. The second-floor location and dependable menu make it a recognizable anchor in a neighborhood dominated by foot traffic and quick decisions. The dining room tilts toward energetic city flow: lunchtime is bustling and transactional, while evenings carry a controlled urgency driven by theater schedules. Overall the place feels approachable and familiar, giving diners the comfort of classic Italian‑American fare amid the bright, frenetic pulse of Times Square.
Best For
This Serafina suits visitors and locals who want a dependable Italian meal in the heart of Midtown. It works well for office lunches where speed and reliability matter, for pre-theater dinners when timing matters, and for families or groups seeking familiar crowd-pleasers. The restaurant’s positioning between tourist-heavy options and high‑end Italian rooms makes it a practical choice when convenience, consistency, and a lively Midtown atmosphere are priorities rather than a pursuit of cutting‑edge cuisine.
Ordering Tips
Lean on the signature, straightforward dishes the restaurant highlights: start with the Bruschetta or a light Carpaccio di Filetto & Tartufo Nero, then choose from the sharable Tartufo Nero Pizza or a pasta—Spaghetti Lobster and Pappardelle Short Ribs are listed as standouts. At lunch, favor dishes that suit a faster tempo (pizza or simpler pastas) if you’re on a limited schedule; for evening or group meals, pick a mix of starters and a heartier pasta to share. The menu’s familiar Italian-American offerings make ordering simple and reliable.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy refuge from the bustling Times Square atmosphere with warm, inviting lighting and a casual-cool setting that balances the vibrant energy of the Theatre District.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Tartufo Nero Pizza
- Bruschetta
- Carpaccio di Filetto & Tartufo Nero
- Spaghetti Lobster
- Pappardelle Short Ribs
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 224 W 49th St 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10019
Planning details
Location
224 W 49th St 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10019 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- DaMarino NYC, Notable alternative
- Palm, The, Steakhouse, Steakhouse
- Empire Steak House Times Square, Notable alternative
- La Masseria, Notable alternative
- See No Evil Pizza, Pizza, $$
Restaurant context
How it compares in Times Square
Serafina Times Square is the easiest choice when the group needs a central, low-pressure meal near the theater corridor. DaMarino NYC and La Masseria are better cross-shops if the goal is a more traditional sit-down Italian night, while Serafina makes more sense when timing and accessibility matter most.
For a heavier expense-account meal, Palm, The and Empire Steak House Times Square are stronger fits, especially for steakhouse expectations and a more formal group dinner. They are the more deliberate bookings; Serafina is the simpler one.
If value and speed are the priority, See No Evil Pizza is the sharper casual alternative, with a clear pizza focus and $$ positioning. Choose it for a faster, lower-commitment meal; choose Serafina when the group wants a broader, more conventional sit-down option in the Times Square zone.
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Compare Serafina Times Square
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serafina Times Square | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| DaMarino NYC | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Palm, The | New York City | Steakhouse | , | 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #4502025 OpenTable Top 100 Restaurants2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #4692023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended |
| Empire Steak House Times Square | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| La Masseria | New York City | , | , | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| See No Evil Pizza | New York City | Pizza | $$ | 2025 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Serafina Times Square good for solo dining?
Solo diners can plan around its New York City location, casual dress code, and daily hours from 7 AM; contact the venue for seating preferences.
What should I order at Serafina Times Square?
Can I eat at the bar at Serafina Times Square?
How far ahead should I book Serafina Times Square?
Confirm availability directly with the venue. If you are comparing New York City options, DaMarino NYC, La Masseria, Palm, The, Empire Steak House Times Square, and See No Evil Pizza are other venues to consider.
