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Serafina - Boston Back Bay

4.5 (752)
$31 to $50
Italian
237 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116

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Serafina - Boston Back Bay

4.5
$31 to $50
Italian
Back Bay

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 38 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
At Serafina Newbury, we blend bold Italian flavors with a modern sensibility in the heart of Boston’s stylish Back Bay. Located just steps from the Prudential Center and Hynes Convention Center, our space offers an inviting atmosphere that’s perfect for everything from casual lunches to romantic dinners and lively celebrations.

Our menu showcases a fresh take on Italian-inspired favorites—signature pizzas, rich pastas, vibrant salads, and premium steaks—crafted with high-quality ingredients and attention to detail. We also offer gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options to suit a variety of tastes and lifestyles.

Serafina is where elevated comfort meets effortless style. After your meal, enjoy a stroll along the nearby Charles River—a perfect finish to your experience with us.

We look forward to welcoming you soon and making your time with us memorable.



Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 17:00–21:00 Tue–Thu 12:00–21:00 Fri 12:00–22:00 Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Our Newbury Street location in Back Bay features two semi-private spaces and full buyout options for your event. Host up to 88 guests cocktail style or 68 seated with a full indoor buyout. Enjoy a semi-private bar for 30, or a half buyout for 22-36 seated. Capacity varies by event style. Submit an inquiry below to learn more!
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Back Bay
  • Cross street
    Newbury St and Fairfield St
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public transport
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Serafina BRUNCH

    1 - 20 people

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm,Sat - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Get ready, Boston - 𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐁𝐚𝐲 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐮𝐩𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞! We’re serving up a brand new menu packed with rich Italian flavors and brunch favorites that go way beyond basic. 🍳 Smoked Salmon Benedict with crispy capers 🍞 Tiramisu French Toast with vanilla custard and espresso mascarpone 🍕 Our signature Brunch Pizza with egg, sausage & caramelized onion 🍓 Fresh fruit, fluffy eggs, truffle hollandaise, and so much more! We’ve been dreaming this one up with great attention to detail and flavor, and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you. 📱 Text the group chat - you've got plans this weekend now 📍 Serafina Back Bay | Saturdays & Sundays, 10am–3pm 🍽️ Reserve now @ Serafinaboston.com and brunch it right inside or on the patio

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Serafina - Boston Back Bay.

4.5

4.5
(752)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Serafina in Boston's Back Bay impresses with "amazing food" and a "wonderful atmosphere." Guests rave about the "delicious brunch" and "excellent service," particularly enjoying the outdoor patio seating in the summer. Although some mention service inconsistencies, the "Italian comfort food" and lively ambiance make it a "great neighborhood spot."
752 Reviews
  1. jan

    Virginia7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 30 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The servers never offered us pepper or Parmesan, and when we asked for it, we got pepper and cheese shakers. Where is the pepper grinder and fresh grated Parmesan? For this type of restaurant, those touches are expected. Otherwise, four was great.

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  2. Josie

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 27 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great, just a little tight depending on where you’re seated. We got the truffle Arancini to share, so delicious! Im not usually a huge arancini fan, but this made me change my mind:) I got the Milanese for my entree, it was nice and crispy. I also enjoyed the arugula salad on top, it was perfectly dressed. I will say, I love sitting on the patio during the summer!! Best spot on Newbury in my personal opinion!!

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  3. Anthony

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, good drinks. Good for date night.

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  4. Maria Gold

    Houston9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 12 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing. Super tasty and flavorful. Service was ok

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  5. Gregory

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 4 October 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The overall experience was good, clean and charming. Enjoyed my meal, and my server personality was excellent. He was very busy and as such we had long waits to get his attention or help. As a note for management, with the atmosphere, and quality food, I would like to see real parmesan being grated table side, not from a glass shake like mall pizza restaurant.

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  6. Barry Gold

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food nice and clean and service was amazing

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  7. Will

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Daughter’s birthday party. Our server Antonio was great! 5/5. Ask for him. Highly recommend!

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  8. Jan

    London12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful evening at Serafina’s. The food was outstanding and the service was first class.

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  9. Thomas Gold

    Las Vegas78 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a gem! Incredible food, drinks and a very lively atmosphere. We had our little one year old grand child with us and she was treated great and the folks at Serafina were so good to her...and all of us!

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  10. Iñigo Xavier Gold

    Mexico City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente lugar, la pasta muy bien preparada y con muy buen sabor. Buen ambiente, gente joven, buena música, el personal de servicio muy amable.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 17:00–21:00 Tue–Thu 12:00–21:00 Fri 12:00–22:00 Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Our Newbury Street location in Back Bay features two semi-private spaces and full buyout options for your event. Host up to 88 guests cocktail style or 68 seated with a full indoor buyout. Enjoy a semi-private bar for 30, or a half buyout for 22-36 seated. Capacity varies by event style. Submit an inquiry below to learn more!
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Back Bay
  • Cross street
    Newbury St and Fairfield St
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public transport
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Serafina, Boston Back Bay is especially lovely for weekend brunch; guests rave about the brunch menu (the Shakshuka in particular), and the restaurant runs a dedicated Brunch menu with weekend service starting at 11:00 am.

Yes, families are welcome: guests report Serafina accommodated a large family booking and “took care of the kids” for a party that included children ages 4 and 6.

Yes, Serafina serves a full drinks program: craft cocktails, draft and bottled beers, sparkling wines and champagne, plus a selection of mocktails.

Yes, Serafina - Boston Back Bay welcomes private events and parties, and their events team has handled private birthday dinners for groups (for example, a birthday dinner planned by the director of events for the host's daughter and ten friends).

Yes, Serafina offers vegetarian and vegan choices (the menu’s Vegetarian section includes a Spaghetti Squash marked “vegan”), and the restaurant states it provides gluten-free options; guests also praise the gluten-free pizzas.

Portions are generally satisfying, several guests call appetizers like the tuna tartare and antipasto generous, and many diners describe pasta portions as just right or plentiful enough that some take leftovers home.

Yes, Serafina Back Bay positions itself as perfect for romantic dinners, and multiple guests praise anniversary and date-night visits for attentive service and a memorable evening.

Serafina tends to be busiest during peak service, guests report packed nights and long waits, including busy Friday nights in the holiday season; other visits have been described as pretty empty and calm.

The Farfalle al Limoncello is a standout, it’s on Serafina’s current menu and multiple guests praise its lemony-cream sauce and shrimp.

Serafina Back Bay feels cozy and polished with a compact dining room and an inviting, energetic vibe, welcoming for casual lunches, romantic dinners, or lively celebrations.

Casual dress, neat, comfortable clothing is appropriate; guests commonly describe a youthful, casual style as fitting for visits here.

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Serafina - Boston Back Bay

4.5
$31 to $50
Italian
Back Bay

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 38 times today
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