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Rafele

Rafele

Italian Restaurant$$$$
West Village, New York
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8.4/10
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    Mike D.
    "Pillowy spinach ricotta gnocchi special was amazing"(5 Tips)
    Melzie
    "Their ricotta cheesecake is a thing of beauty."(2 Tips)
    Matthew F.
    "I had a tube pasta with octopus and it was absolutely delicious."(6 Tips)
    F 🅰 ™ A
    "Great Italian food in town😁 try pizza bianca and terrine di mare👍"(8 Tips)
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  • Nick A.heart icon on user image
    Nick AndlingerMarch 24, 2016
    Had a fantastic meal here with a big group. Meatballs, artichoke salad, and pastas were on point. Don't miss the cheese cake.
  • Chad H.heart icon on user image
    Chad HornerFebruary 24, 2016
    the dining room and the kitchen are one, in classic Italian style. Rafele offers a range of pastas and pizzas, along with some creative combinations of dough, cheese, and pork.
  • Morgan M.
    Morgan McKeeJune 25, 2018
    Good homemade pasta, good service, cute spot and wonderful place to spend a casual summer evening. Started with octopus and got the pillowy light gnocchi special with mushroom aka all my buzz words
  • S. F.
    S. FanJanuary 4, 2013
    Honey Italian tattoria. We had the tasting menu coming with miniature mussel stew, gnocchi,fried artichoke with Parmesan and cod in parchment paper. All fresh and flavorful.
  • Karenheart icon on user image
    KarenFebruary 17, 2019
    The food is excellent, with stellar service to match. The pizza here is just incredible. Try the mushroom pizza.
  • Nicolette R.
    Nicolette RomeroOctober 8, 2014
    The service is a bit slow, but the food is pretty good. The eggplant appetizer, brussel sprouts and mushroom pasta all stand out. Enjoy dinner with a glass of vermentino!
  • Barbara G.heart icon on user image
    Barbara GonzálezAugust 17, 2015
    The food was awesome, from the fish to the pastas. Their desserts are amazing and the attention is incredible. I'm definitely coming back soon.
  • Peter D.heart icon on user image
    Peter DiPrinzioNovember 25, 2018
    Incredible house made pasta and warm friendly service. Split a piece of Italian cheesecake with your table for dessert.
  • John S.heart icon on user image
    John SMay 9, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything that I've had thus far has been Delicious. I particularly love the stuffed Zucchini Blossoms.
  • Ahmetheart icon on user image
    AhmetFebruary 5, 2019
    Appetizers; mozzarella, calamari fritti , main: branzino , pesce soap is perfect!
  • Dan E.heart icon on user image
    Dan EApril 22, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Sit outside, get a spritz, and enjoy a few appetizers and pastas
  • John S.heart icon on user image
    John SMay 9, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything I have here has been outstanding. I highly recommend this place for lunch or dinner
  • Nicole L.heart icon on user image
    Nicole LevenFebruary 26, 2016
    Literally everything. Calamari, gnocchi and eggplant are my faves. Don't skip dessert. Feels like home
  • JK
    JKSeptember 19, 2020
    Holder of the Guinness World Record “Most expensive cheesecake” and the record is USD 4592.42
  • Jackson B.
    Jackson BouleyJuly 15, 2013
    The hidden gem of NYC probably the best Italian restaurant I have been to it is so fresh and always tastes good
  • Edward F.heart icon on user image
    Edward FabilaMay 18, 2013
    Score a table outside, order an Aperol Spritz and people watch...the fritto misto is solid delicious!
  • Darren L.heart icon on user image
    Darren LeedsAugust 14, 2016
    Brilliant service and an amazing chef's menu! A wonderful experience!!!
  • F 🅰 ™ Aheart icon on user image
    F 🅰 ™ AJanuary 13, 2015
    Great Italian food in town😁 try pizza bianca and terrine di mare👍
  • Kristi L.
    Kristi LeeJanuary 26, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Every single dish is delicious♥ ultimately the best italian restaurant in nyc to me.
  • Matthew F.heart icon on user image
    Matthew FergusonJanuary 5, 2017
    I had a tube pasta with octopus and it was absolutely delicious.
  • Daniele H.
    Daniele HauptmanJuly 16, 2014
    Best calamari ever! Fried sage and lemon add an unexpected flair.
  • Versha S.
    Versha SharmaMarch 10, 2013
    love the open kitchen and design of this place! yummy yummy food too.
  • Tasting Table
    Tasting TableAugust 9, 2012
    Be sure to try the fried pizza dough with prosciutto and any of the pastas that feature seafood: Read more
  • Todd H.heart icon on user image
    Todd HanshawApril 5, 2016
    Always good - great staff and a wonderful time
  • Mike D.heart icon on user image
    Mike DudasJuly 15, 2012
    Awesome place. Pillowy spinach ricotta gnocchi special was amazing
  • Brian B.
    Brian BradyDecember 18, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Awesome! Everything was excellent. Highly recommend.
  • Victoria H.
    Victoria HarmonDecember 13, 2013
    Tomaso Rongi is a great waiter and the owner is Rafelw Rinca. Fabulous food and service.
  • Jenny D.
    Jenny DavisAugust 9, 2014
    Food was amazing!! Wine was great too!
  • Noriko S.heart icon on user image
    Noriko SMarch 4, 2013
    everything we ordered was great. the service was nice too.
  • Anna W.
    Anna WelchJuly 7, 2012
    Great cocktails *and* great service
  • Ashley S.heart icon on user image
    Ashley SpearsNovember 2, 2017
    Sangria was a little sweeter than I prefer
  • Sandra R.heart icon on user image
    Sandra RNovember 6, 2014
    Ricotta Cheesecake is a slice of heaven!
  • Julian M.heart icon on user image
    Julian ModestoMarch 30, 2016
    LAMB RAGU = YUM
  • John G.
    John GeorgopoulosApril 3, 2018
    Awful service. They put us downstairs and they forgot about us. I was trying to get some cheese for my pasta and there was no one coming for over 10 minutes. And the pasta was not tasty at all.
  • Jasmine M.
    Jasmine MoyJuly 7, 2012
    Zero buybacks and i think they charged us extra for things we never had. Perils of coming in such a large group. More misses than hits. Go pasta over pizza. Every dish needed more pop.
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    marcelaOctober 13, 2012
    sit by the bar for a great time and plenty of comped booze
  • Pix C.
    Pix CanolliJuly 28, 2013
    It's on the food tour path so locals beware; but the pizza is good enough to pretend I don't live a block away!
  • Melzie
    MelzieMarch 15, 2013
    Their ricotta cheesecake is a thing of beauty.
  • Sarahheart icon on user image
    SarahJuly 17, 2020
    Grotto Misto is a huge portion!
  • Carlos C.heart icon on user image
    Carlos CidJanuary 6, 2014
    The service was bad, the waiter only show up 3 times during dinner: to take the order, to give us check and to return our credit card, food was ok but not as good as we expected and over priced
  • Kathleen O.heart icon on user image
    Kathleen OOctober 13, 2015
    The side served with the bread was good. However my Ravioli entree undercooked and cold.
  • May P.heart icon on user image
    May PanaDecember 8, 2014
    Great food great service
  • Eugene T.heart icon on user image
    Eugene TroynovJanuary 8, 2017
    Nice but a bit pricey place
  • Lisa S.
    Lisa StefaniMarch 10, 2013
    Everything is fantastic!
  • Anna W.
    Anna WelchJuly 7, 2012
    Delicious. Get the meatballs.
  • Chris G.
    Chris GonzalezJune 19, 2016
    Best cheesecake ever!!!
  • Nicole L.heart icon on user image
    Nicole LevenFebruary 26, 2016
    Calamari and gnocchi!
  • Glen C.
    Glen CoatesJune 9, 2012
    The chocolate volcano dessert is extremely proper.
  • Tom G.heart icon on user image
    Tom GilliganDecember 21, 2017
    Pizza. Pasta
  • Sam H.
    Sam HJuly 12, 2014
    Great food but the waitresses were extremely rude and passive aggressive
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