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Serafina - Boston Back Bay

4.5

308 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Serafina on Newbury Street in the Back Bay brings comfort Italian food to Boston's trendiest neighborhood. Offering pizza, pasta, salads, steak tips, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options there is a little something for everyone.

We are adhering to MA state laws and regulations. Although there may not be a table available to reserve online due to capacity restrictions and weather, we do also accept walk ins and phone reservations. Please note that seating requests are requests only, we will do our best to accommodate preferences.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 14, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Dinner Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 426-1234 ext. 2
Website
http://www.serafinaboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
237 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Cross street
Newbury St and Fairfield St
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Copley Green Line MBTA StopHynes Green Line MBTA StopBack Bay Orange Line MBTA Stop
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Burrata e Tomatoes$14.00
Imported burrata cheese, vine ripe tomatoes, fresh basil
Burrata e Prosciutto$16.00
Imported burrata cheese with prosciutto di parma
Zuppa di Pomodoro e Basilico$8.00
Homemade tomato soup, basil, touch of cream
Polpette e Parmigiano$9.00
Homemade meatballs, house pomodoro, parmigiano reggiano (6 per order)

Insalate

Add to Any Dish: Chicken +$5, Shrimp +$7, or Steak tips +$10

Insalata Verde$10.00
Fresh mixed green salad, carrots, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, balsamic vinaigrette
- Small$5.00
Insalata di Cesare$12.00
Our Italian version of the classic Caesar, parmigiano reggiano (contains anchovies in dressing)
- Small$6.00
Bruschetta con Pomodori$9.00
Grilled country bread, fresh chopped tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, EVOO

La Pizza

Made fresh to order in our imported brick oven! Gluten-free dough +$5

Italian Classica

4 Formaggi$18.00
Fontina, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, gorgonzola
Marinara$12.00
Tomato, oregano, garlic (vegan - no cheese)
Margherita$14.00
Tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil, touch of parmigiano reggiano

Originali

Alla Norcina$16.00
Spicy sausage, mushrooms, tomato, mozzarella
Capricciosa$20.00
Tomato, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, artichokes

Di Serafina

Primavera$17.00
Tomato, mozzarella, seasonal garden vegetable
Al Funghi$17.00
Tomato, mozzarella, mixed mushrooms
Portofino$16.00
Tomato, mozzarella, fresh pesto, pine nuts
Bianca$16.00
Baby arugula, shaved parmigiano reggiano, fontina, mozzarella
Caprino$18.00
Goat cheese, mozzarella, roasted eggplant, baby arugula, red pepper, black olives
Salamino$17.00
Tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni

Gourmet di Serafina

Tartufo Nero$26.00
Robiola, fontina, black truffle, truffle cheese, drizzled with truffle oil
Salsiccie e Patate$18.00
Spicy sausage, roasted potatoes, fontina, mozzarella
Burrata e Prosciutto$20.00
Mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, burrata, prosciutto di parma
Gamberi e Pesto$20.00
Fontina, mozzarella, shrimp, basil pesto

Pasta

Gluten-free fusilli +$2 or Whole wheat penne +$2

Penna alla Vodka$15.00
Tomato, touch of cream, splash of vodka
Ravioli alla Salvia$19.00
Spinach raviolis filled with spinach, ricotta, parmigiano reggiano, brown butter, sage
Tagliolini di Portofino$18.00
Fresh tagliolini, basil pesto, parmigiano reggiano, green beans, diced potatoes, touch of cream, topped with pine nuts
Rigatoni alla Bolognese$20.00
Homemade meat sauce with beef, veal, pork
Farfalle al Limoncello$17.00
Bowtie pasta, shrimp, lemon-cream, tomato, lemon zest
Tagliolini al Tartufo Nero$27.00
Fresh tagliolini, black truffle cream sauce, truffle pate, drizzled with truffle oil
Spaghetti Pomodoro e Basilico$14.00
House pomodoro, fresh basil
Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe$16.00
Pecorino romano, fresh crushed black pepper, butter, magic touch of pasta water

Panini

Pollo Parmigiana$13.00
Chicken breast pounded & breaded, house pomodoro, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano (contains dairy in preparation)
Prosciutto Mozzarella e Pomodoro$12.00
Prosciutto di parma, mozzarella, sliced tomato, fresh basil, EVOO
Melanzane Parmigiana$11.00
Eggplant, house pomodoro, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, fresh basil

Secondi Piatti

Spaghetti Squash$20.00
Sautéed mixed veggies, house pomodoro, topped with pine nuts
Petto di Pollo alla Milanese$18.00
Organic chicken breast pounded & breaded, fresh cherry tomato, baby arugula, parmigiano reggiano (contains dairy in preparation)
Serafina Burger$16.00
Two 4oz patties, smoked cheddar, caramelized onion, lettuce, sliced tomato, sesame seed bun, served with hand cut fries. Fabulous!
Petto di Pollo alla Parmigiana$20.00
Organic chicken breast pounded & breaded, fresh mozzarella, house pomodoro, served with spaghetti (contains dairy in preparation)
Steak Tips$20.00
Bourbon style marinated steak tips (8oz), served with hand cut fries
- 12oz$6.00

Contorni

Add to Any Dish: Organic grilled chicken breast +$5, Sautéed shrimp +$7, or Bourbon style marinated steak tips +$10

Fries$6.00
Hand cut daily
Sautéed Spinach$6.00
EVOO, garlic
Sautéed Broccolini$6.00
EVOO, garlic
Pasta$6.00
Penne, spaghetti, rigatoni, or farfalle (Butter or EVOO)

Sweet

IL Tiramisu$8.00
Lady fingers, mascarpone, espresso, cocoa dusting on top
Focaccia alla Nutella$12.00
Special Nutella® sauce, strawberries Perfect to share! (contains hazelnuts)

What 308 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

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RobertaC
New England
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
Eggplant was terrific and generous portions! Salmon salad was also good. Nice atmosphere too.
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded 1 day agoThank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again!
KZ
KatrinaZ
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience3
Wonderful food, excellent service -- just wish there had been bread for the table!
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded 1 day agoThank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again!
AH
AdiH
New York Area
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience3
Delicious food, flavorful black truffle pasta and good drinks (had old fashioned). Service was prompt, our table was bit cramped between two others. Good for vegetarians - many options!
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded 1 day agoThank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again!
J
Julie
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff was unbelievably kind, always checking in on us to see what we needed, and were so apologetic for the delay in service. The service alone will bring us back but the food was phenomenal.
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded 1 day agoThank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time! Would definitely recommend.
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded 1 day agoThank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Omg!! Food is amazing. Still dreaming about it.
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on July 23, 2022Thank you for your review. We love to hear it! We hope to see you again!
GC
GuillermoC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience3
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Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on July 23, 2022Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again!
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sharong
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
The food was definitely not worth the money. My pasta felt like melted butter was poured all over it rather than the sauce depicted on the menu. My friends experience was the same. We will never go back to that restaurant. Service was poor as well
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on July 23, 2022Hi Sharong, We are deeply sorry we did not live up to expectations. I would love to have you come back as my guest for the poor experience. I can attest that is isn't our status quo and we need to do better to avoid visits like this in the future.
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Diyora
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience4
we were seated near the bathrooms, where there was an unpleasant smell. the service was top notch, however the menu prices were not up to date so the bill came out with unexpected prices, which were later fixed. food was disappointing, flavorless, and unseasoned. the price did not justify the taste and quality of food. the ambiance was cute for brunch
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on July 23, 2022Hi Diyora, We are so sorry we did not live up to expectations. I just sent you a private message, feel free to respond to the email provided. Our culinary team is always looking to improve and make sure our quality is top notch. Thanks for your feedback.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Terrible food
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on July 16, 2022Thank you for your review. It appears we didn't live up to expectations. Please email Newbury@serafinaboston.co m so we can help rectify your past experience.
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Dibance
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Quality Italian food in a lively atmosphere : I recommend
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on July 16, 2022Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food and excellent service
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on July 16, 2022Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again!
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suzannem
New England
194 reviews
vip
5.0
194 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our party of four thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The meatball appetizer and the salads were wonderful. I really liked the bowtie pasta and shrimp dish. Others enjoyed the chicken parm and grilled salmon. Antonio was our server, and he was delightful and very attentive. Highly recommend if you are looking for Italian food in the Back Bay. We will return.
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on July 16, 2022Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us and we're always happy to accommodate! We hope to see you again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Hamburger ever!
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on July 16, 2022We think so too! We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again!
m
markmen
Fort Lauderdale
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Warm welcoming and great food.
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on July 16, 2022Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and service. Will definitely return for any future travels to Boston!
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on July 16, 2022Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again!
W
Wallac
New England
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. The manager was very nice to my mom and my grandmother especially. It was a great night!
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on July 16, 2022Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again!
KS
KathyS
New England
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the most amazing experience. The manager and all the staff were so warm and sweet and helpful. We arrived a little early after our race and they seated us before the restaurant opened. They gave us water and as soon as they opened had our drinks and food out so quickly. The food was delicious and the drinks were just as good. I highly recommend the chocolate martini and chocolate cake for dessert. Thanks for a wonderful day!
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on July 16, 2022Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again!
SG
StephenG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great food and prices but wish they played some better music to fit the vibe and took a little long to get us bread but overall 10/10!
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on July 16, 2022Thank you for your review. We are always expanding our playlist, thanks for the feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
Anniversary dinner
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on July 16, 2022Thank you for your review. It appears we didn't live up to expectations. Please email Newbury@serafinaboston.co m so we can help rectify your past experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a delicious pasta meal for a very casual and low stress environment 10/10 will we be going back very soon
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on July 16, 2022Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again!
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r2b2
New England
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Good food, slightly slow service but we weren't in a rush.
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on July 16, 2022Thank you for your review & feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again!
DA
DominguezA
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
I definitely would return to try more dishes. I would have to go in for lunch and dinner I have been there for brunch. Nice and cool vibe I couldn’t decide between the breakfast pizza or the Nutella with strawberries so we split both. The drinks were delicious. Service was well-timed and friendly. We will be back soon
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on July 16, 2022Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again!
MO
MattO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was FANTASTIC! Would highly recommend to others.
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on July 16, 2022Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again!
ST
SarahT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible food and ambience! A spectacular place to share some plates and drinks with friends.
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on June 19, 2022Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again!
DA
DominguezA
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
This place was nice comfortable the food and the service was amazing
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on May 31, 2022Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
There was a mixup where they delivered one persons meal to another table. Mistakes happen but it felt like not enough was done to correct it. 2 of 3 had our meals and 1 did not. It was awkward to eat at different times because of this.
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on May 31, 2022We are very sorry this happened. When something like this happens, we try to get food out to your table as soon as physically possible. I'd like to extend an invitation back to make up for the error, feel free to email Newbury@serafinaboston next time you're planning on coming in.
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Aggiedaba
New England
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great food and great server!!!!
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on May 31, 2022Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again!
EM
EthanM
New England
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice terrace-level vibe on Newbury Street. The room has a couple flat screens. Very friendly and attentive waitstaff. Great gnocci!
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on May 31, 2022Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again!
SW
SusanW
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a great place to go for food and drink after work
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on May 31, 2022Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
We ate very early- 5pm and the restaurant was nearly empty, but we were immediately informed that they would need to turn the table over at 7:30. I thought it was a joke, since it gave us nearly 2 1/2 hours to eat, but it became apparent the manager was serious. Then we received very rushed service and they managed to feed us and get us the check in under 30 minutes. I did not even bother to finish my glass of wine. The food was fine, but I would not eat in the restaurant again. It was a little rude and stressful.
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on May 31, 2022Hello, I am so sorry to hear of a less than stellar experience. I will personally following up with the management team and hosts to assure we are not sending the wrong message. Our kitchen does good food out quickly but it was sounding like the rest of your service felt rushed. I would like to personally invite you back to make up for the issue. Feel free to email Newbury@serafinaboston next time to plan to do so.
KB
KarthikB
New England
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual food and service was exceptional, no other restaurant offers this level of service from the entire staff
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on May 31, 2022Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again!
ST
SharynT
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and the food was delicious! Nice ambiance as well!
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on May 31, 2022Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again!
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novel
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience1
Good food and reasonable decor but way too noisy! Also, wine list was weak.
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on May 31, 2022Hi Novel, thanks for your review. We're sad to hear we did not live up to your expectations. Balancing dinner conversations and music volume on a busy Saturday can some times be challenging. As for the wine list, we try to offer as many of our favorites as we can; unfortunately we are limited to the amount we can carry based on our smaller size on Newbury. Hope to have you back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic!
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on May 31, 2022Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again!
CG
CityGuy
New England
31 reviews
vip
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Food was good, but - the frittata was lackluster. Waitperson was awesome, but bus person not helpful.
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on May 6, 2022Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. Thanks for the feedback on the frittata, I'll be sure to pass that along to our chef. We hope to see you again!
BU
BUmom
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A member of our party was running late & the staff/management was very accommodating.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Marathon weekend
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on May 6, 2022Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again!
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rhodylizzy
New England
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Quick service- nice portions.
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on May 6, 2022Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great for kids! Great food! Great food!
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on May 6, 2022Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Serafina - Boston Back Bay does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Serafina - Boston Back Bay also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 426-1234 ext. 2.

Serafina - Boston Back Bay is rated 4.5 stars by 308 OpenTable diners.