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Raf's in New York City – French & Italian Bakery and Restaurant with Michelin Recommendation

A Neighborhood Restaurant That Bridges Two Traditions

Raf’s, on Elizabeth Street in NoHo, describes itself as a French and Italian bakery. That simple label holds a restaurant that moves through the day with ease: morning pastries and coffee, a brisk lunch, and a dinner service built around a wood-fired hearth. The kitchen draws on European cuisines in a direct, ingredient-focused way — the kind of cooking where a plate of marinated olives with Calabrian chiles and rosemary sits comfortably next to house-made pastas.

The space is open Tuesday through Sunday, with the bakery running from morning until early afternoon, breakfast served through mid-morning, and lunch for a tight window before dinner takes over. Friday through Sunday also bring brunch. The evening service extends later on weekends.

The Dinner Menu: Snacks, Pasta, and Hearth

The dinner menu starts with snacks like arancini filled with mortadella and Taleggio, and a selection of daily breads served with beurre de baratte and Sicilian olive oil — with additions like warm fresh ricotta or anchovies. From there, starters include an escargot with whipped lardo, oysters with green peppercorn mignonette, and a Little Gem salad with Dijon vinaigrette.

Pasta features prominently: spaghetti with tuna bottarga and Calabrian chilies, rigatoni with pork ragu, and spring pea ravioli with Jonah crab. The hearth section offers leeks vinaigrette with stracciatella, whole dorade with Castelvetrano olives, half chicken with salsa verde, and a dry-aged côte de boeuf for two. The menu is seasonal and changes.

Lunch and the Bakery

Lunch, served Tuesday through Thursday, echoes dinner’s sensibility in lighter form. A tuna tartare with chilies and mint, a salad Niçoise with yellowfin tuna, and a dry-aged beef burger with Gruyère and tarragon aioli. There are also tartines and a French omelette with trout roe. Dessert options include opera cake and strawberry crème brûlée.

The bakery runs separately, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the restaurant also offers private dining and catering — details available through the restaurant directly. The overall tone is refined but unpretentious, with a focus on flavor and technique rather than fuss.

A Michelin-Recognized Spot in NoHo

Raf’s was awarded a Michelin Recommended distinction for 2026, a nod to its consistent, skilled cooking within the broader European culinary tradition. The restaurant occupies a converted space at 290 Elizabeth Street, in a neighborhood known for its mix of boutiques and dining. For anyone seeking a place that moves effortlessly from morning bun to evening steak, Raf’s delivers.