All Looks, Little Substance
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Time of visit: April 2022
Pretty Plates, Stale Pizza
At Serafina NEW YORK MARUNOUCHI, in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, the food looks promising at first glance. The plating is neat. Very photogenic.
But the first bite changes the mood.
The crust of the Tartufo Nero pizza is not properly fermented. It has no elasticity. It feels stale and flat. It is thin, almost paper-like. It looks authentic, but it does not eat like one. The dough lacks depth and flavor. We paid ¥2900 for that pizza. It felt expensive.
The Risotto Porcini cost ¥2300. The portion was surprisingly small. More importantly, the flavor had no depth. Porcini should bring earthiness and richness. Here, it felt muted. There was no lingering aroma, no layered taste.
We also ordered Spaghetti Astice. It was ¥2900. The seafood presence was minimal. Just a tiny piece on top. The pasta itself tasted plain. No strong seafood depth. No richness. Again, the portion was small; enough for only three bites.
Overall, the dishes looked better than they tasted. The flavors were flat. The portions were modest. For the price, the value felt low.
Casual Energy, Premium Prices
Reservations are not required at Serafina, there is an English menu available, and they accept credit cards, which is convenient.
Service was decent. Staff were polite.
The atmosphere was average. The space itself is fine. However, it was quite noisy. Most of it came from other customers. The overall feeling was casual and busy. Not somewhere you can truly relax over dinner.
In the end, we were disappointed by the entire experience — the food, the portion sizes, and the prices.
We will not be returning.
Serafina NEW YORK MARUNOUCHI – Review
Summary
All Looks, Little Substance 👎
At Serafina, the dishes looked appealing but lacked depth and proper execution. The pizza crust was flat and under-fermented, and both the risotto and lobster spaghetti were small and underwhelming for their high prices. The overall experience felt disappointing, and we will not be returning.
Details of the Restaurant
Serafina NEW YORK MARUNOUCHI
https://maps.app.goo.gl/8FoRAaDJhZpZEFPW8
〒100-0005 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Marunouchi, 1 Chome−1−1 Palace Building, B１F
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