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Rafele
Italian with a Neapolitan Accent
 
 
 
LUNCH
ANTIPASTI:
FRITTATA DI SPINACI / 12
Spinach, grana Padano, mozzarella omelette
MELANZANA / 13
Layers of eggplant with grana Padano, basil, buffalo mozzarella, house tomato sauce
CARCIOFI / 12
Crispy fried artichokes, grana Padano, parsley
FRITTO MISTO / 14
Fried calamari, shrimp, zucchini, fennel, sage, and lemon
MOZZARELLA / 15
Buffalo mozzarella, grilled zucchini, eggplant, cherry tomatoes, basil
MONTANARA / 13
Fried small pizzas, house tomato sauce, grana Padano, basil
POLPETTINE / 13
Pan seared veal & beef meatballs in light tomato sauce
ARANCINI / 11
Lightly fried four cheese rice balls
GNOCCO FRITTO / 15
Prosciutto di parma thinly sliced, fried dough
POLPO ALLA GRIGLIA / 15
Grilled octopus, fava bean puree, broccoli rabe
INSALATE:
CAVOLFIORE / 14
Roasted cauliflower, black currants, caramelized onion, pine nuts, breadcrumbs
INSALATA DEL MERCATO / 13
Market greens, red onions with lemon and extra virgin olive oil
INSALATA DI SALMONE / 14
Frisee, baby kale, smoked salmon, capers
INSALATA DI GAMBERONI / 15
Grilled Prawns, arugula, lemon dressing
STRACCETTI DI MANZO / 22
Grilled pounded beef, arugula, grana Padano, aged balsamic
PUNTARELLE ALLA ROMANA / 14
Sweet Italian chicory, light anchovy dressing
PIZZE:
MARGHERITA / 15
Fior di latte, house tomato, basil
PIZZA RAFELE / 16
Parma prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella, arugula, grana Padano
PIZZA FUNGHI / 16
Market mushrooms, gorgonzola cheese, truffle oil
PIZZA SALSICCIA / 15
Homemade sausage, broccoli rabe
ITALIAN STYLE HAMBURGER / 17
Homemade bread with mushrooms and melted fontina cheese, roasted potato
FOCACCIA CON VEGETALES / 15
Mixed grilled market vegetables and buffalo mozzarella
HOUSE-MADE PASTA:
SPAGHETTI POMODORO / 14
Spaghetti, house tomato sauce, garlic, basil, olive oil
FETTUCCINE BOLOGNESE / 18
Slowly roasted Bolognese pork and beef
TAGLIOLINI / 17
with pancetta, mix mushrooms and a touch of crème
FUSILLONI CACIO E PEPE / 18
Fusilloni, Pecorino cheese, black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, roman style
PACCHERI ALL’ AMATRICIANA / 18
Paccheri, pork cheek, pecorino cheese, tomato sauce
SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA / 18
Spaghetti, egg, Italian pork belly, pecorino cheese
SPAGHETTI VONGOLE / 19
Spaghetti, clams, parsley, extra virgin olive oil
RAVIOLI DI SPINACI / 18
Ravioli filled with spinach and buffalo ricotta, house tomato sauce, basil
CAVATELLI / 18
Cavatelli, sausage, broccoli rabe, garlic, olive oil, Calabrian chili
ENTRÉE:
POLLO ALLA FIORENTINA / 18
Chicken with spinach, melted mozzarella
POLLO ALLA PARMIGIANA / 19
Chicken breast, mozzarella, house tomato sauce
TAGLIATA DI MANZO / 27
Grilled, grass-fed New York strip loin, salsa verde, arugula, shaved grana Padano
BRANZINO / 27
Grilled Mediterranean Sea Bass filet, spinach, potatoes
POLLO ALLA MILANESE / 18
Lightly breaded pan roasted chicken breast, arugula, endive, fennel
ZUPPA DI PESCE / 27
Seafood stew, house tomato sauce, garlic, pepperoncino
 

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We are committed to offering fresh ingredients coupled with the most authentic Italian foods and wines available. We work closely with our farmers, markets, vendors and purveyors to bring you the highest quality of rustic Italian recipes created with a New York influence.
 
Rafele

2025

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Rafele NYC:

29A 7th Avenue South
New York,NY 10014

(between Morton St. and Bedford Ave)

212-242-1999

hospitality@rafele.com

Monday 4.30pm- 9.30pm

Tuesday 4pm - 9:30 pm

Wednesday 4pm - 9:30pm

Thursday 4pm- 9:30pm

Friday & Saturday12pm-10pm

Sunday 12pm- 9pm

HAPPY HOUR

Monday to Thursday 4pm-6pm

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