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    Raf's

    3.7 (101 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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    Caitlyn M.

    Came here for brunch on a Saturday and had a great meal! I made a reservation a few days before online for a party of 4. Tables of 5 aren't available online so I had to email the restaurant. They responded the next day and were able to add another person to the reservation which I appreciated. The interior of the restaurant is gorgeous, it's upscale and classy but not stuffy or old. The cocktails are great, really enjoyed their spritz. I got the burger which was pretty good! Very big and came with great fries. The drinks were also solid. They also had a bunch of pastries in the front from their bakery that looked delicious but I was too full from the burger to get anything else.

    Christopher T.

    Friendly service, but food was just alright here. Got the bread basket with ricotta - butter was good, but the bread was unfortunately cold, and the ricotta could have used a bit of salt. Tried the leeks appetizer, the inner parts were nice and tender, but the exterior for some of them were quite fibrous. Pork main was just alright, decent flavors albeit quite simple. Pasta was probably the best item that we tried. Layout was quite packed, and pretty busy on a weekday evening.

    Daily bread
    Stacy T.

    They were accomodating and welcomed my little one with open arms. The bread was out of this world but very decadent. Anchovies were very salty. I didn't quite understand the chicken pan bread, but quickly understood what they meant. There was literally a giant piece of bread under the chicken. The chicken was very well cooked and moist. I would definitely get this again. The rigatoni was good, but nothing special.

    White chocolate budino dessert
    Sara W.

    I stopped in with some friends on a whim looking for a late night spot for desserts and cocktails. We ended up loving all of the desserts we got, and my friend also really liked her drinks. We all agreed we'd come back to try their dinner because the vibes were really great, the lighting and decor was upscale yet accessible.

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    Ruby C.

    To me, Raf's baked goods are one of the best in NYC. The quality of their food is consistent. Their pastries always impress me. My top picks are their candied orange almond croissant and canelé. *Seasonal Peach Galette My favorite item in this haul The glazed peach is sweet and juicy. The crushed nuts on top adds more tecture to the tart. The crust of the galette is buttery. Perfect in every way. *Canelé A classic french dessert, yet it is difficult to find a good canelé in NYC. Their canelé has the perfect crunchy outer and pudding-like interior after I reheat it in the oven. *Asparagus and Goat Cheese Danish Sadly this is my least favorite as I dislike goat cheese. The danish part is perfectly flaky as always. However, the goat cheese is too pungent and overpowering that I have to give up after first bite. My bf enjoys this pastry though.

    Persimmon pudding
    Renata G.

    Still love the vibe and hosts are nice. Recently came here for dessert and it was about 45min wait and it took a bit too long to get our tea and dessert once we were seated but I love that they didn't rush us and we were able to chat over tea as long as we wanted to.

    TJ J.

    Food wasn't OMG knock my socks off. But the service was. We arrived at the end of brunch service and were quickly seated and got a cool waitress from Brooklyn who was patient and kind giving us food recs and even swapping my pasta as when it arrived it was not hot and just kind of luke warm. It was also low key bland. Our table had a view of the open kitchen and we saw the issue, the chef kind of just sat the food there as he looked around the kitchen for ingredients to finish preparing the dish. I actually had to call our waitress to go grab our dish bc if not, I would've had the same issue as before. The decor was fine, watch out for those white table cloths they're huge and I had to kind of sit it on my lap to sit comfortably in the corner table.

    Pear sticky bun
    Vicki C.

    Enjoyed my Easter brunch at @rafsnewyork ! Their pastries are on the sweeter and heavier side for me, but I did enjoy both the pasta and the omelette. The omelette was light and delicate, while the pasta was surprisingly spicy

    Dry aged burger
    Gab G.

    Raf's (from the Musket Room team) was solid but not amazing. I came for lunch and tried: + Tuna tartare + Red endive + Leeks vinaigrette + Dry aged beef burger + Olive oil cake The olive oil cake was actually my favorite bite, though it doesn't need the icing. Burger was the next best thing, followed by the red endive. Tuna and leeks were tasty but both overdressed. The pastries were the most exciting to me, so I'd swing by for breakfast or a quick treat in the AM.

    Malfaldine
    Chris P.

    My friend and I met for an impromptu dinner a few weeks ago. The ambiance was a small restaurant, and reservations were hard to come by. My friend managed to get a reservation for two people, and I did not want to have the FOMO. The restaurant was very strict on taking photos, and their menu stressed no flash photography. This place takes this photography rule pretty seriously because one diner had a huge flash on when they were taking pictures and everyone working there, and neighboring diners were NOT happy. Service was great, and our server was very knowledgeable on what wines to pair with our dishes. 1) Selection of Daily Breads - These breads are freshly made in-house and to order. They were amazing. 2) Escargots - pretty presentation, but we had difficulty getting the contents out of the shells, plus it was very herby. Personally, I wouldn't get this again, but if you want to take a picture of a pretty dish, then order it. 3) Malfaldine - I had mixed feelings about this dish. On the one hand, I didn't taste the shredded rabbit meat. On the other hand, out of the homemade pasta dishes, this is worth ordering due to the quantity of the pasta. 4) Half Chicken - Chicken is very tender, and the portion appeared large due to the addition of bread. This dish is worth ordering. 5) Pomme Frites - Fries were addicting and definitely worth ordering. 6) Carmelized White Chocolate Budino - this dessert was amazing. This is a must order. 7) A glass of the 2019 Cardedu, Canonau di Sardegna, 'Caladu,' Sardegna - this wine paired so well with the savory dishes ordered. The experience was worth the splurge. I'd personally return during the day to taste and order a bunch of their baked goods.

    Rigatoni alla Trapanese
    Deana B.

    Love it here! The food, drinks, service are all just perfect. You can come here for any occasion. It's not the easiest to snag a prime time reservation but we were able to eat at the bar as walk-ins on. Wednesday night at 7:00. Don't sleep on the bread, rigatoni or of course the chicken - it's life changing. Leeks were also very good and a bit different. Highly recommend!

    White Chocolate budino
    Kamara S.

    I have been to Raf's multiple times and it is such a cute place to eat. I usually go on early evenings on weekdays so I typically find a place at the bar to sit as a solo diner. Plus they have space for bags/coats so if you shop in the SoHo/NoHo area, you can have a place to dine. As a person who does occasionally drinks but prefers to not go all in, they have teaser versions of their cocktails so you can have around half of the full drink. It was around $10 dollars so I think it was fun & I had the together forever drink and it was refreshing and sweet. I had pasta at the restaurant and it was done well. The bartender who served me was well informed on the menu and gave me suggestions. Overall, the people working there are so kind.But a highlight for me is the desserts. Specifically the white chocolate caramelized budino. I went back to Raf's just to have that as a dessert again. I do need to visit this place for breakfast/ brunch and to try their bakery. I think due to its relative small size I think it can be relatively intimate (date night for sure). I will definitely be back!

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    Our server was awesome. The breakfast sandwich with Italian sausage was great. Ambiance was also pleasing. No complaints.

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    No. It's a very intimate space

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    This place is around the corner from where i live, and the food is consistently good. Been here a…read moredozen times for their oyster happy hour (most evenings) The non alcoholic drinks are great. service was amazing. our waiter Henry was very attentive and made sure we had a pleasant dining experience.

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    Corner booths often used for group dining
    Corner booths often used for group dining
    Fresh Berries - yogurt & granola
    Fresh Berries - yogurt & granola
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    Went here after a movie the other night and had the price fixe dinner which is such a great deal…read more Terrific and inexpensive wine list. Onion soup and pate starters were prepared just right. Steak and mussel frites came out perfectly. Chocolate lava cake and peach melba were a great way to end our meal. We will return!

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    Dining room
    Dining room
    Chocolate lava cake! ($19)
    Chocolate lava cake! ($19)
    From my table, thru the bar, to the front door.

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    From my table, thru the bar, to the front door.
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    While in the theater district I decided to satisfy my craving for steak and fries. I looked up a…read moreplace nearby and this one came up. It was a 12 minute walk from my original location. I played myself by getting the pre frixe menu. I did not care for the French onion soup at all. It has a sour taste to it..not savory. I asked for my steak medium well. It came exactly to mh liking. I had not had read meat in a while and I might have been low on iron. It was tasty. I ordered the creme brulee for desert which was yummy. I sat at the bar. I will definitely asked to be seated next time because the bartender hovered over me a lot. I didn't need much service. The steak was good next time I will have the salmon. I want to try other places that specialize in this fare.

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    View from our window table
    View from our window table
    Cute salt and pepper
    Cute salt and pepper
    At the entrance

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    At the entrance
    Chez Napoleon

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    I grew up nearby and been wanting to come here for over 30 years- since I was young- but was a…read morelittle intimidated. Im sad about that. Putting the food aside (which was VERY good), the place is beyond charming... like walking into your nonna's living room- and the staff was welcoming. As for the food: everything is "perfect" in a simple, old school, traditional way. No trendy twists. This is a GOOD thing in my book. It has been years since Ive had escorgot that I loved, but this brought me back. I had almost sworn off of it. My steak au-poivre was cooked to perfection and green peppercorn sauce was sublime. The fries were basic but in a good, I dare say perfect, way. My gf had the sole and, altho she says it wasnt earth shattering, liked it as well. The soufle was a bit of a novelty for me but worth a try. This place is Old School New York at its finest. P.S. I cant stand liver or pate but my gf ordered the foie gras (which ive never had) and tho i resisted trying it, I finally did and loved it. I think that says something about the place. She said it was perfect.

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    Salty crispy half duck with orange sauce and super wild rice.
    Salty crispy half duck with orange sauce and super wild rice.
    The Restuarant is filled with jigsaw puzzles. You can buy a box off of the Puzzle Menu.

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    S'Aimer

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    Menu. Had trouble deciding as so many great options
    Menu. Had trouble deciding as so many great options
    Maman's Breakfast Sandwich
    Maman's Breakfast Sandwich
    Creme brûlée croissant

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    Came here a mere week after five-star my first visit, and this experience was significantly less…read morepositive. While the French Onion soup was still a stand-out dish, the painfully slow service detracted. There appeared to be a single waitress working. I didn't notice during my first visit if there were multiple servers, but the first time I did hear the waiter advise another table that the kitchen was behind and there would be a wait for food. (This didn't affect me since on my first visit I only ordered soup.) Same thing happened this time, and there was a significant delay between our soup/salad course and entrees. We were told the kitchen was backed up. this is apparently the norm. For appetizers, the French onion soup was a gold star dish. My friend had the goat cheese salad which she said was also very good. The Chicken Cordon Bleu was good, and a hard-to-find dish in NYC. While eating our entrees, the server never checked on how things were or if we needed anything. Once finished, we sat there for a long time waiting for our plates to be cleared, and finally had to "announce" that we were done and request our dessert (as we had ordered the prix fixe menu). For dessert we ordered the Dame Blanche and Profiteroles. I would recommend neither. The ice cream (in both) was poor quality, crystallized and not creamy. A real shame. In all, the meal too 2.5 hours due to the slow service. The soup remains fantastic. I'm downgrading my review to recommend this spot only for soup and salad and not a full, hours-long meal. For that, it's 5 stars, for a full meal a middling 3.

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    Interior
    Dame blanche
    Dame blanche
    Outside dining on second floor rooftop

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    Outside dining on second floor rooftop

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