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Rafele

Greenwich Village · Italian

29 A 7th Ave S, New York, NY, 10014Directions

4.5959 reviews

People say this Italian restaurant serves delicious pasta, steak, and chicken parmesan, as well as ricotta cheesecake and pistachio dessert. They highlight the great wine selection and reasonable prices. They also like the friendly staff and attentive service.

Cozy Italian comfort with a charming patio.

Rafele is a $$ Italian restaurant in Greenwich Village, New York. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

The experience

Naples-influenced fare & wines are served in a stylish, white-tiled room with light-wood furniture.

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Why go

Rafele is a $$ Italian spot with a strong public track record: 4.5 stars across 962 Google reviews. Reviewers note the atmosphere: cozy decor, a lovely atmosphere, friendly service, and an outdoor patio described as pretty, charming, enclosed, and heated in cooler months.

The dish-level mentions include mushroom and sausage papardelle, eggplant, pizza, and an unusual pasta recipe that landed well. Blackbird activity is still early, with 3 all-time on-chain check-ins, but Tuesday and Friday currently stand out as its busiest check-in days.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Fast facts

Rafele holds a 4.5 Google rating from 962 reviews.
Blackbird shows 3 all-time on-chain check-ins.
Its first recorded Blackbird check-in was February 17, 2026.
Tuesday and Friday are Rafele’s busiest Blackbird check-in days.
Reviews highlight cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and a charming patio.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Did you know

Despite only 3 Blackbird check-ins, Tuesday and Friday are Rafele’s busiest days.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Amenities

Meals

BrunchLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity

Quiet lately · No check ins in the last 30 days

Flynet check ins

3

Neighborhood

Greenwich Village

Inside Rafele

The experience

Naples-influenced fare & wines are served in a stylish, white-tiled room with light-wood furniture.

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Review signal

4.5

959 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

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FAQ

What kind of food does Rafele serve?

Rafele serves Italian cuisine.

How expensive is Rafele?

Rafele is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

Where is Rafele located?

Rafele is located at 29 A 7th Ave S, New York, NY, 10014.

How do I check in at Rafele?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Rafele in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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