Italian spot w/ a killer burger & espresso martini. Reliable or just okay? Their spaghetti & thin-crust pizza get mixed reviews.
This Italian eatery offers a diverse menu with highlights like their well-regarded burger and espresso martini. While some find it to be a reliable choice that never disappoints, others view it as a mediocre chain. A particular spaghetti dish with prosciutto and mushrooms is highly recommended, and their pizza is noted as a good example of thin-crust Roman style.
This Italian restaurant's food receives mixed reviews. While the burger, espresso martini, and a spaghetti dish with prosciutto and mushrooms are often praised, the pizza is described as a thin-crust Roman style that some enjoy and others find unimpressive. It's also been compared to a chain restaurant like Applebee's by some diners.
"The spaghetti with prosciutto and mushrooms is highly recommended, and the burger and espresso martini also receive positive mentions. The pizza is described as a good example of thin-crust Roman style."
Customer sentiment is divided, with some praising specific dishes like the burger and a prosciutto and mushroom spaghetti, while others find the chain to be mediocre and overpriced.
Important Note
Some reviews suggest that certain Serafina locations may not be as good as others, and the restaurant chain as a whole can be considered mediocre or a 'joke' by some diners. Its quality is sometimes compared unfavorably to other Italian establishments.
"This is considered a basic Italian option, comparable to an Applebee's, and less recommended than JG Melon."
Negative"This is mentioned as a past dining option near the MET museum."
Neutral"This user seconded the recommendation for Serafina."
Neutral"This commenter offered a neutral opinion, stating 'Serafina is fine'."
Neutral"This comment lists Serafina as a restaurant."
Neutral"While not a personal favorite, Serafina was suggested as a potential dining choice in the area."
Neutral"While the pizza at Serafina is considered a good example of thin-crust Roman style, the rest of the chain and its owner are viewed negatively."
Neutral"The commenter found the pizza at the Serafina in LIC to be mediocre."
Negative"The author has been to Serafina multiple times but was not impressed with the food in general, especially considering the price point."
Negative"The commenter is curious about trying the pizza at Serafina after it was mentioned."
Neutral"The author had a really good experience at Serafina on 38th & Madison, specifically enjoying their Al Limone."
Positive"The commenter enjoys the cacio e pepe pasta at Serafina but is not a fan of their thin-crust pizza."
Positive"The author is asking if anyone has had a good experience at Serafina, as they have not been impressed with the food in general."
Neutral"The commenter believes the pizza at Serafina is legitimate and found Eric Ripert to be an interesting guy."
Positive"Serafina is considered suitable for a get-to-know-you first date, being a casual chain restaurant and not an over-the-top choice."
Positive"Serafina is mentioned as an option in Chelsea, and while okay, other options like Bocca Di Bacco or Chelsea Ristorante Italiano are also suggested."
Neutral"Serafina is mentioned as a place the original poster inquired about, and Pastis is suggested as a nearby alternative."
Neutral"This user believes Serafina might be seen as having mediocre taste and would be a concern for a date. However, if the date seems open to it, it could be a solid first date spot."
Neutral"While a chain, Serafina is considered fine for a first date, offering good share plates for appetizers. The key is not to be too intense on a first date."
Neutral"This is described as a mediocre chain restaurant and is not recommended."
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