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Serafina - Boston Back Bay

Name: Serafina - Boston Back Bay
Address: 237 Newbury St, Boston, MA, United States, 02116
Telephone: (617) 426-1234 ext. 2
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

291 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

Jun 28, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 26 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 291 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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KathyS
New England
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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!
SG
StephenG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
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!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience2
Anniversary dinner
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a delicious pasta meal for a very casual and low stress environment 10/10 will we be going back very soon
r
r2b2
New England
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Good food, slightly slow service but we weren't in a rush.
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
MO
MattO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was FANTASTIC! Would highly recommend to others.
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
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 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!
n
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!
r
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!
MK
MichaelK
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot for a casual brunch!
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!
J
Jaredg
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Food was great! . I think my martini was a little weak but maybe that’s just the type of gin. Overall great evening!
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on May 6, 2022Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We do have a cordial license, so our gin has to fit within a certain parameter. Same alcohol content but has a sweeter finish. Hope this clears that up. We hope to see you again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the pizza and meatball appetizer. Great spot, definitely worth revisiting!
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!
BT
BostonTraveler
Nashville
53 reviews
vip
3.0
53 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience3
The location is great and I was looking forward to visiting but the food is mediocre at best. Good service but food is the weakness here.
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on May 6, 2022Thank you for your review. It appears we didn't live up to expectations. Feel free to respond on what you had so we can pass this along to our chef. We are always looking to improve.
ER
EileenR
New England
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love your eggplant Parmesan appetizer! My new favorite! Fun time as always! Great staff! Thank you again!
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!
RL
RaulnLuis
New England
63 reviews
vip
5.0
63 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the ambiance, food delicious ( as always) try the truffle pizza and the pepper pizza - simply amazing! Antonio’s service impeccable and Jared was extremely gracious in accommodating my party. A true gem in Back Bay!
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on April 9, 2022Always a pleasure having you! It's guests like you that make our work a truly pleasurable experience. Can't wait to have you back.
BP
BetteP
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
OUTSTANDING EXPERIENCE. Our waiter, Antonio, was amazing. The best pizza and pasta outside of NYC. Thank you for the great food and great time!
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!
C
Chris
New England
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service - wonderful restuarant
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on April 9, 2022Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again!
v
vickyn
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, friendly environment, and spectacular service always!!!
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on April 9, 2022Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again!
ER
EileenR
New England
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time! As always!
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on April 9, 2022Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again!
WF
WF13
New England
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff was nice and courteous great spot for lunch!
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on April 9, 2022Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again!
K
Kixxy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent and great choices! I would make the tuna tartar a regular menu item!
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on April 9, 2022Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Made reservations through Open Table and were immediately seated. Since it was restaurant week, did the prix fixe menu. Portions for each course were huge. Everyone in the party thoroughly enjoyed each dish. Even had to get dessert packed to-go since we were so full after the first two courses. Our server was wonderful. We were there for at least two hours. He never rushed us, checked on and joked with us the entire time. It was such a lovely dinner and I highly recommend it.
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on March 27, 2022Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very friendly staff and incredible gluten free pasta!
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on March 19, 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
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience5
The service was amazing and the drinks were delicious, highly recommended the gin ger cocktail. I would not, however, order the pasta. Every pasta dish was undercooked and very crunchy. When we told the waiter, the manager came over and told my table “sorry your pasta did not meet your expectations, let us know next time to over cook your pasta”. Did not realize we had to ask for our pasta to be completely cooked!
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on March 19, 2022Thank you for your review. I don't believe any of our managers would tell a guest to ask for overcooked pasta rather to ask for it non al dente. We do traditionally serve our pasta al dente as listed on our menu. We'd be delighted to have you back.
C
Charmcity
New York Area
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our server was Juan. He was amazing!!!!! So friendly and attentive. Brought me wine to taste to make sure i was happy with my selection. Food was delicious. I chose this place because they have gluten free pizza and pasta for one of our guests but sadly, they were out of gluten free pizza. Still, we made it work and the meal was excellent. Cozy place. Will return for sure. People who answer the phone are very nice too!!!!
Serafina - Boston Back BayResponded on March 19, 2022Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We are working with one of our vendors to bring back our gf crust, hoping to have it back very shortly! We hope to see you again.
KB
KarthikB
New England
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service and the food was excellent as usual

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 291 OpenTable diners.