Serafina Times Square

4.3 (1457)

$31 to $50

Italian

224 West 49th Street, The Time Hotel, New York, NY 10019

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Serafina Times Square

4.3

$31 to $50

Italian

Theater District

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2 people

Nov 9, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 51 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Bringing authentic Italian fare to the heart of New York City, Serafina extended their famous eateries to the hip Time Hotel. This sanctuary set in the middle of boisterous Times Square next to Broadway hit The Book of Mormon was fashioned by renowned designer David Rockwell. The cozy ambiance combined with Serafina’s unbelievable thin crust pizza and homemade pastas, is the prefect refuge from the outside hustle and bustle.

Located in the heart of the Broadway Theater District, Serafina at The Time Hotel is the perfect pre or post show venue. International tourists, local business professionals and residents alike enjoy Serafina’s signature home comforts, upbeat environment and authentic Italian cuisine.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Breakfast, Dessert
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch/Dinner Daily 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 247-1000
Website
https://www.serafinarestaurant.com/time-hotel-49th
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Off-site catering is available, please contact us for details.
Private party facilities
The Penthouse dining room is available for private parties for up to 35 guests for a seated dinner, up to 45 for cocktail reception. More options are available.
Private party contact
Events Department: (888) 654-8039

Location
224 West 49th Street, The Time Hotel, New York, NY 10019
Neighborhood
Theater District
Cross street
Between Broadway and 8th Avenue
Parking details
A public lot is available across the street from the restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Serafina x TodayTix: $55 Prix-Fixe
1 - 15 people
Multiple dates available
An exclusive 3-course theatre menu for TodayTix members. $55 per person (plus tax & gratuity). Choose from wood-fired pizzas, handmade pastas, and Italian classics—all perfectly timed for your show. Silver & Gold members receive a complimentary glass of Prosecco. Located steps from Broadway's biggest hits.

Private dining

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Bruschetta$15.00
Toasted bread with fresh tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil & a touch of garlic
Calamari$19.00
Fried calamari served with our homemade spicy tomato dip
Meatballs$20.00
Homemade meatballs topped with Parmigiano Reggiano, served with tomato sauce, basil & toasted bread
Bresaola$20.00
Cured filet mignon, arugula, Parmigiano Reggiano, mixed mushrooms & extra virgin olive oil
Tartare di Sofia$24.00
A selection of the best tuna & salmon with avocado marinated the Italian way
Eggplant Parmigiana$25.00
Eggplant, "fior di latte" mozzarella, homemade tomato sauce, fresh basil & Parmigiano Reggiano

Mozzarella & Burrata

Italian Buffalo Mozzarella$21.00
Tomatoes & basil
Italian Burrata$24.00
With cherry tomatoes
Prosciutto & Burrata$27.00
Italian burrata & Prosciutto di Parma

Insalate

(+Half chicken paillard $9, shrimp $10)

Mista Verde$16.00
Fresh seasonal greens & lemon vinaigrette
Di Sofia$18.00
Classic Caesar with Parmigiano Reggiano
Arugula e Parmigiano$20.00
Baby arugula, cherry tomatoes, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano & fig vinaigrette
Brussel Sprout Salad$20.00
Thinly sliced Brussel sprouts, avocado, Parmigiano Reggiano & fresh lemon
Carciofi e Parmigiano$22.00
Raw sliced artichoke hearts, Parmigiano Reggiano, lemon & extra virgin olive oil
Insalata di Porto Cervo$22.00
Romaine, carrots, hearts of palm, avocado, corn & oregano-lemon dressing
Serafina Chicken Salad$23.00
Free range chicken breast, romaine, mesclun, sun dried tomatoes, raisins, pine nuts & pesto dressing
Goat Cheese & Spinach Salad$24.00
Honey, roasted pine nuts & balsamic vinaigrette
Avocado San Pietro$24.00
Baby shrimp, arugula, grape tomatoes, cannellini beans & Champagne mustard sauce
Arugula e Filetto$29.00
Diced seared filet mignon, baby arugula & shaved Parmigiano Reggiano

Pasta

Traditionally cooked al dente like in Italy. Artisan gluten free pasta (+$5) & whole wheat pastas are available

Classic

Penne al Pomodoro & Basilico$20.00
Homemade tomato sauce & basil
Penne all'Arrabbiata$21.00
Spicy tomato sauce with parsley & crushed red pepper
Spaghetti Aglio & Olio "Al Pacino"$22.00
Extra virgin olive oil, red pepper, garlic & Parmigiano Reggiano
Spicy Penne alla Vodka$23.00
Homemade tomato sauce, red pepper flakes, a splash of vodka & cream
Cacio e Pepe$23.00
Pecorino Romano, crushed black pepper & extra virgin olive oil
Paglia e Fieno$24.00
Homemade fettuccine, tomato sauce, cream, basil & Parmigiano Reggiano
Lasagna al Forno$25.00
With our homemade meat sauce
Tagliolini al Pollo$25.00
Free range chicken breast, cream, peas & mushrooms
Spaghetti Carbonara$25.00
Pancetta, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino, eggs & black pepper
Rigatoni alla Bolognese$27.00
With our homemade meat sauce

Serafina Gourmet

Gnocchi di Mamma$23.00
Cherry tomato sauce & Parmigiano Reggiano
Farfalle al Limoncello$24.00
Bow tie pasta, baby shrimp, cream & lemon zest
Orecchiette$26.00
Spicy sausage & broccoli rabe
Tagliolini al Tartufo Nero Gratinati$36.00
Baked tagliolini, Italian black truffle & bechamella

Ravioli & Risotti

Ravioli alla Salvia$23.00
Spinach & ricotta ravioli served with butter & sage
Ravioli ai Porcini$27.00
Ricotta & porcini ravioli sautéed with porcini mushrooms
Ravioli Degli Innamorati$31.00
Heart-shaped lobster ravioli in a lobster bisque sauce
Risotto Porcini$31.00
Carnaroli rice with porcini mushrooms (Please allow 15 min)
Risotto Tartufo & Prosecco$32.00
Carnaroli rice with Prosecco & black truffle (Please allow 15 min)

Secondi Piatti

Vegetarian

Spaghetti Squash$25.00
Spaghetti squash with sautéed mixed vegetables, pine nuts & tomato sauce

Fish

Hidden Fjord Faroe Island Salmon$32.00
Grilled, served with lentils, baby spinach & bearnaise sauce
Branzino ai Cherry Tomatoes$34.00
Sautéed in white wine, served with cherry tomatoes, roasted potatoes & asparagus
Filet of Bass Pinot Grigio$35.00
Sauteed bass wrapped in thinly sliced potatoes, served with a Pinot Grigio sauce, leeks & zucchini

Meat

Serafina Burger$25.00
Double R Ranch beef, mozzarella or gorgonzola, avocado, caramelized onions & French fries
Chicken Breast Paillard$30.00
Free range chicken breast with arugula & tomatoes
Chicken Milanese$31.00
Sautéed breaded chicken with arugula tomatoes & basil
Chicken Parmigiana$33.00
Breaded chicken with tomato sauce & mozzarella served with a choice of mixed green salad or penne pomodoro
Steak & Fries$36.00
Grilled, 10oz free range, grass fed Double R Ranch sirloin, served with French fries
Filet Mignon alla Griglia$40.00
Grilled, 7oz free range, grass fed Double R Ranch filet mignon, served with vegetables & potatoes

Pizza

Our pizza ingredients all come from Italy: San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, buffalo mozzarella, burrata, extra virgin olive oil & even our sea salt

Italian Classica

Marinara$18.00
Tomato, oregano & garlic
Margherita$22.00
Tomato, mozzarella, basil & olives
Napoletana$23.00
Tomato, mozzarella, anchovies, capers & basil
V.I.P. Margherita$24.00
Tomato, "fior di latte" mozzarella & basil
D.O.C. Margherita$25.00
Tomato, mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano & cherry tomatoes
Regina Margherita$26.00
Tomato, buffalo mozzarella & basil

Originali

4 Stagioni$25.00
Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, artichokes, pesto & prosciutto di Parma
Super Vegan$25.00
Tomato, artichokes, mushrooms & broccoli rabe

Di Serafina

Alle Erbe$19.00
Tomato, fresh garden herbs, olives & Parmigiano Reggiano
Portofino$24.00
Tomato, mozzarella, homemade pesto & pine nuts
Ai Funghi$24.00
Tomato, mozzarella & mushrooms
Di Fabio$26.00
Tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma & chopped tomatoes
All' Uovo$26.00
Tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma, sliced tomatoes & one egg

Gourmet di Serafina

White pizza

Bianca$23.00
Mozzarella, fontina, baby arugula & shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
Formaggi d'Italia$25.00
Mozzarella, fontina, Parmigiano Reggiano & gorgonzola
Bresaola$26.00
Mozzarella, fontina, Italian bresaola & baby arugula
Ai Porcini$28.00
Italian porcini mushrooms & herbs
Tartufo Nero$32.00
Our secret recipe, a bouquet of Italian cheeses & black truffle

La Focaccia

Il Cestino$10.00
Focaccia baked with herbs
Leggera$22.00
"Fior di latte" mozzarella, sliced tomatoes & basil
Ligure$23.00
"Fior di latte" mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, prosciutto di Parma & basil
Di Sofia$28.00
Robiola & truffle oil. Our own specialty

Sides

Cestino di Focaccia$10.00
Baked with herbs
Nonna Mash$10.00
Classic mashed potatoes
Roasted Potatoes$10.00
French Fries$10.00
Sautéed Spinach$10.00
Sautéed Broccoli$10.00

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Serafina Times Square.

4.3

(1457)

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.1Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Serafina Times Square offers a lively dining experience with "great food" and "terrific service," making it a convenient choice for theatergoers. Some guests celebrated its "lovely ambiance" and efficient staff. While the atmosphere can be noisy, the restaurant's location and diverse menu options make it a popular spot for pre-show dining.

1,457 Reviews

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Michelle Gold
Oklahoma2 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
It wasn't all that great honestly. Definitely expected more from a NYC restaurant
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Whitney
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service - quick dinner ahead of a show with good food. Convenient to theater district
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Sasha Gold
New York City14 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 30, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service is always excellent! Owner stopped by to check on us and he was a lovely gentleman. We will be coming back for sure!
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Andrea
Tampa4 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 24, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the wait staff were friendly and helpful. We loved our experience and will be back whenever we’re in New York!
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heidi Gold
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on October 21, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food is consistently great! It is great for sharing or ordering you own individual meal.
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Ian
London1 review
3.0
Dined on October 18, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Brought main course whilst starters were still on the table and forgot order of bread. Also ordered additional drinks but these never arrived. I also do not like staff cleaning plates whilst others are still eating !!!!!!
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Mirella
Montreal1 review
5.0
Dined on October 18, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food! Fast service and beautiful place. Everyone was very nice. Little gem in the heart of time square.
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Brittany
Detroit2 reviews
1.0
Dined on October 17, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Food was decent. Service was terrible. Waitress never came by to ask if we wanted to order drinks, dessert. Rushed to order, no recommendations or asking our familiarity with the menu. The tables were very close, crowded. I would not return to this location again.
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Charles Gold
San Diego38 reviews
1.0
Dined on October 11, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Worst service ever! We booked a table for seven people at 5:00pm, before a Broadway musical with a 7:30 curtain. Everyone arrived on time and we were seated immediately. Best part of the evening was our table location, it was so far back into the restaurant that no one received cell service. That was perfect as 5 of our guests are college students and this forced them to be much more present than anyone expected. By 5:15pm we ordered drinks and appetizers. All good, so we thought. At 5:20pm we all ordered our main courses. At 6pm, we still hadn't received either our drinks or our appetizers. By 6:15pm still nothing and we began to notice that other tables were also upset and several diners got up and departed. At about 6:25pm with numerous visits from the waiter and his manager, the drinks and appetizers started to roll in. Half of everything we ordered was wrong. After all, it's often difficult to remember to include the chicken on a CHICKEN CEASAR SALAD! At 6:45pm the entrees started to be delivered, a full 1hr45min after arrival. Unfortunately not all the entrees arrived so we cancelled some and shared most meals among ourselves. All the while we were still getting visits from our waiter and his manager, they too were a little distraught. We all understand the lack of kitchen help these days, a simple heads up would have gone a long way in helping us make decisions whilst we still had alternatives. By 7pm all the food that was ever coming had arrived and we gobbled it down like we hadn't eaten in weeks. Then the waiter couldn't seem to get the bill correct, removing those items that were never delivered. And finally, in hopes of saving his tip, the waiter did discount the entire amount by 20%, what a coincidence! By 7:15pm we scurried out the door and made it to our play, kind of on time. I do not recommend this restaurant and will not be returning. BTW, the food that did arrive was decent.
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John
San Francisco2 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 7, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was ok. Honestly not the best I’ve had. The portions were huge, could have had half of the chicken parm. Way too much food.
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Breakfast, Dessert
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch/Dinner Daily 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 247-1000
Website
https://www.serafinarestaurant.com/time-hotel-49th
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Off-site catering is available, please contact us for details.
Private party facilities
The Penthouse dining room is available for private parties for up to 35 guests for a seated dinner, up to 45 for cocktail reception. More options are available.
Private party contact
Events Department: (888) 654-8039

Location
224 West 49th Street, The Time Hotel, New York, NY 10019
Neighborhood
Theater District
Cross street
Between Broadway and 8th Avenue
Parking details
A public lot is available across the street from the restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Serafina Times Square is ideal for pre‑ or post‑theater dining, for a calmer visit try breakfast or a pre‑matinee lunch, while the dining room tends to fill around 6:00 PM as Broadway crowds arrive.

Serafina Times Square often fills up in the early evening as theatergoers arrive, reviewers note it “began to get rather busy around 6pm” ahead of Broadway shows, while Sunday afternoons and weekday mornings/breakfast visits are frequently described as much quieter and more relaxed.

Cacio e Pepe is a frequently mentioned favorite, it appears on the current menu and multiple reviewers praise the dish.

Weekends are a lovely choice, Serafina offers a dedicated Brunch menu and guests highlight the weekend brunch as a great spot for a relaxed meal.

Some guests report generous servings for particular dishes, for example the fried calamari basket and the vongole pasta were described as generously portioned.

Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed attire is appropriate, a nice fit for pre‑ or post‑theater evenings at the Time Hotel location.

Serafina Times Square offers a cozy, well‑designed dining room inside The Time Hotel, guests call it a comfortable, calm retreat from Times Square with an upbeat feel and say you can often hear light jazz or watch the pizza oven in action.

Yes, the menus include labelled plant-based and vegetarian choices, for example the 'Super Vegan' (tomato, artichokes, mushrooms & broccoli rabe) and a Spaghetti Squash vegetarian dish; the delivery menu also lists a Vegetarian Platter.

Yes, Serafina Times Square's cozy ambiance and calm rooms make it a nice pick for a quiet date night, and guests explicitly recommend it for relaxed couple dinners.

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Serafina Times Square

4.3

$31 to $50

Italian

Theater District

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 9, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 51 times today

Experiences are available.

Serafina Times Square

Make a reservation

Serafina Times Square

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Serafina x TodayTix: $55 Prix-Fixe

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Antipasti

Classic Antipasti

Bruschetta$15.00

Calamari$19.00

Meatballs$20.00

Bresaola$20.00

Tartare di Sofia$24.00

Eggplant Parmigiana$25.00

Mozzarella & Burrata

Italian Buffalo Mozzarella$21.00

Italian Burrata$24.00

Prosciutto & Burrata$27.00

Insalate

Mista Verde$16.00

Di Sofia$18.00

Arugula e Parmigiano$20.00

Brussel Sprout Salad$20.00

Carciofi e Parmigiano$22.00

Insalata di Porto Cervo$22.00

Serafina Chicken Salad$23.00

Goat Cheese & Spinach Salad$24.00

Avocado San Pietro$24.00

Arugula e Filetto$29.00

Pasta

Classic

Penne al Pomodoro & Basilico$20.00

Penne all'Arrabbiata$21.00

Spaghetti Aglio & Olio "Al Pacino"$22.00

Spicy Penne alla Vodka$23.00

Cacio e Pepe$23.00

Paglia e Fieno$24.00

Lasagna al Forno$25.00

Tagliolini al Pollo$25.00

Spaghetti Carbonara$25.00

Rigatoni alla Bolognese$27.00

Serafina Gourmet

Gnocchi di Mamma$23.00

Farfalle al Limoncello$24.00

Orecchiette$26.00

Tagliolini al Tartufo Nero Gratinati$36.00

Ravioli & Risotti

Ravioli alla Salvia$23.00

Ravioli ai Porcini$27.00

Ravioli Degli Innamorati$31.00

Risotto Porcini$31.00

Risotto Tartufo & Prosecco$32.00

Secondi Piatti

Vegetarian

Spaghetti Squash$25.00

Fish

Hidden Fjord Faroe Island Salmon$32.00

Branzino ai Cherry Tomatoes$34.00

Filet of Bass Pinot Grigio$35.00

Meat

Serafina Burger$25.00

Chicken Breast Paillard$30.00

Chicken Milanese$31.00

Chicken Parmigiana$33.00

Steak & Fries$36.00

Filet Mignon alla Griglia$40.00

Pizza

Italian Classica

Marinara$18.00

Margherita$22.00

Napoletana$23.00

V.I.P. Margherita$24.00

D.O.C. Margherita$25.00

Regina Margherita$26.00

Originali

4 Stagioni$25.00