Rafaella on Ninth

Rafaella on Ninth reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   KEFA

   New York City15 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on July 27, 2013

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   I went for brunch on a Saturday with a girlfriend. There were only 2 other tables occupied. We asked if we could sit at one of the 3 empty booths by the window, but the waitress said no as they were tables for four..... The next hour that we were there, not a single part of 4 came in and the boothes remained empty. Serving sizes were extremely modest. Le Granine across the road or Pastis one block up are much better options.
   

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   Ethan

   New York City9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on July 23, 2013

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Really good food priced just right. The ambiance gives off a nice local feel. Neighborhood gem for sure.
   

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   NYRover

   New York City5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 31, 2013

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Rafaella continues to please. Intimate, quiet space with good food and even a menu section for vegans. If you want a dining hotspot, go somewhere else, but if you want a pleasant, well-priced dinner out, this is your spot.
   

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   Daleyjessup

   New York City32 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 18, 2013

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We were staying at my sister's in Chelsea and after a long day, wanted a short walk to get a bit to eat. My sister recommended this. The prices were great. Our server was lovely. The bottled wine prices were very reasonable. Food was great. Nice,intimate space. Would definitely return.
   

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   NYC10014

   New York City12 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 26, 2013

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   I've dined at Rafaella's quite often and always enjoyed the experience. But this time was bad enough that I felt I needed to leave a review. Service was awful . . . our server had a major problem when we asked that the music be turned down . . . it was blasting and my friends and I couldn't hear each other without shouting! Each of us ordered the salmon which was delivered without the sauce that was supposed to be with it. The server came to remove my plate when I was finished but my friends were still eating! This is a big peeve of mine . . . it's just rude. We were never offered dessert, just the check even though the restaurant was half empty. Hope this was just an off night
   

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   RockShrimpBoy

   New York City20 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 15, 2013

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   I have been going to Rafaella for years...but only for special occasions, as I didn't want to exhaust the charm. It has been some time since I've returned, but my, oh, my!! I LOVE EVER aspect of the remodeling they have done! The new dishes are phenomenal, but the old favorites are still there and true to what made me fall in love with the chef from the beginning. Rafaella is far more romantic...though a bit more crowded when it comes to seating. I LOVE the addition of the dessert tray (replacing the old-school general deli/bakery display class). It is much classier, much more welcoming, still having that European charm, though with an NYC influence that wasn't there before. LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
   

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   DaveG

   New York City14 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on January 26, 2013

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   the waitress could have been more attentive. We weren't informed about specials nor asked for drinks when we sat down.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York City2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on November 17, 2012

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   SERVICE IS HORRIBLE! HAD TO SEND BOTH OF OUR COURSES BACK BECAUSE OF MISTAKES. DON'T THINK A 2ND CHANCE WILL HAPPEN.
   

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   Theatergoer VIP

   New York City60 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on September 14, 2012

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   I am not even sure they knew I made a reservation through Open Table. The dining room was chaotic and noisy and the 2 wait pool were overwhelmed and communicated that. The food was okay. Nothing you couldn't make a home. The lasagna was good. And the wine pretty good. I was there on a Thursday night and he place was packed with a local, older crowd. It was so noisy that I had to shout to be heard by my friends sitting inches away. On to of the noise of diners shouting to be heard, they played annoying music.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on September 1, 2012

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    I love the food here and it has a huge selection for vegetarians and vegans that ensures this will be one of my staples.
    

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