Rafele - Rye

Called and made reservation for my wife 's birthday one week prior. On day of reservation called and asked that they place a candle on whatever desert my wife o... read more Called and made reservation for my wife 's birthday one week prior. On day of reservation called and asked that they place a candle on whatever desert my wife ordered for her birthday Ok, not a problem and we will make sure it is done. Exact quote from young lady I spoke to. Arrived, ordered multiple appetizers for the seven of us. Appetizers arrived wrong and not what we ordered. We let it go. Ordered main courses and arrived again one of them totally incorrect. They left the main courses and never once came back with bowls for shells, nor to see if anyone wanted grated cheese. We had to ask for this 15 minutes later when we were finally able to get someones attention.Breakdown:Service: Terrible, zero personalities, anemic service at best, zero follow up. Likely the worst service so far experienced.Food: Appetizers Ok at best poorly seasoned. Main courses three of us had the seafood pasta Bland, zero taste except the pepper, essentially 7 tiny clamps total garbage as far as seafood there was none on the plate, Gnocchi likely the better of the dishes. Overall main courses with exception of Gnocchi were easily forgettable.Deserts: Would say were goodOverall: I don 't have any idea of this place gets good reviews and also a prior Michelin star restaurant ?????? That is mind boggling to me. Total waste of time money and the fact that these idiots, despite me asking and them assuring me it would be done brought the deserts to the table and my wife 's desert had no candle on it. 5 minutes later, they bring a desert with a candle and sing happy birthday to the table behind us. Total buffoons at this place and ruined a special night. My advice there are significantly much better places than this place. It is run by idiots with no personality and clearly limited IQ. Clearly evident why they are no longer a Michelin rated restaurant. Never ever again, given this place does not deserve a second chance or ever a single penny from me.

I dined here last night with my husband. Food was excellent and service was very attentive. We started with the artichoke app and also the Arancini, both excell... read more I dined here last night with my husband. Food was excellent and service was very attentive. We started with the artichoke app and also the Arancini, both excellent. They also give all tables complimentary eggplant caponata with both fresh toasted bread focaccia- sooo good! My husband and I both shared the amatriciana and the chicken Milanese- very good!! We will definitely return! In addition, I have to mention how honest the staff is. I left my purse there by accident and called the next day. It was returned to me with my full wallet untouched. I've never forgotten my purse before and was so appreciative to get it back!!

Fried calamari it's my favorite at this place. This time, it didn't make for the picture. Tiramisu was good. read more Fried calamari it's my favorite at this place. This time, it didn't make for the picture. Tiramisu was good.

This is one of the best Italian restaurants that I’ve ever been to. The food is extraordiny, the ambience and the great staff added to this special occasion. It... read more This is one of the best Italian restaurants that I’ve ever been to. The food is extraordiny, the ambience and the great staff added to this special occasion. It was my Birthday and the home made cheesecake with s candle made made the night. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Bolognese, Bread Service, Gnocchi Recommendation for vegetarians: Highly recommend

We went last Saturday night for dinner in a group of 6. The service was terrible. It took 20 min to order a drink, another 15 to get the drinks and when the ser... read more We went last Saturday night for dinner in a group of 6. The service was terrible. It took 20 min to order a drink, another 15 to get the drinks and when the server came to take our order, no one had told us what the specials were. We ordered 3 appetizers. Only 2 came out and they brought the 3rd with everyone's entrees (and asked if we still wanted it). My risotto special was just ok and my husband said his spaghetti carbonara was not good. Overall a very disappointing experience and I don't think I'll be heading back. Food: 3 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 4