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serafini's

2642 W.12th, Erie, PA
814-838-8111
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Ranked #9 of 141 restaurants in Erie
Cuisines: Italian
Dining options: Reservations
Most recent review
- 11 May 2013
Restaurant details
Dining options: Reservations
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Erie, Pennsylvania
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Spacious, clean, great service and food. Family owned/operated since the 1938. Waitstaff is "formally" dressed, but you can dress casual or, for special occasions, more formal. We hosted a rehearsal party there and have seen prom goers, wedding parties, etc. The staff will work with you to make your event special and run smooth. The food is great and there... More

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Erie, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I used to go every Friday to this restaurant, but it was not on my way to and from work. I did stop in recently and had the pasta with olive old and garlic. Excellent. Some restaurants only serve a tomato sauce, but here you can get other options.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

Large eating area with Italian cuisine. Large serving of spaghetti and meatballs. My mom got ravioli of which half of it came home with her, as the portion was so big! My husband got steak and was delicious, from what he said.

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Pennsylvania
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23 reviews 23 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

One of my favorite restaurants in Erie. My wife and I actually had our first date there. The food is always good. Always. I've probably eaten here 30 or more times and never had a bad meal. I've had the carry-out more times than that. Just a great kitchen in this restaurant. The only downside is that the dining room... More

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Erie, Pennsylvania
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53 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2012

Serefini's offers some above average 'Italian' - I quote 'Italian' because I would call the food here Americanized Italian and not 'authentic Italian.' Despite that, the homemade pastas are great and the sauces or good. Raviolis and spaghetti are better than most other Erie options and way better than that Olive Garden bologna. One negative for me, the place needs... More

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Erie,Pa
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52 reviews 52 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
92 helpful votes 92 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2012

family restaurant.Excellent sauce ( I buy qt meat sauce from take out).Nice atmosphere in dining room

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

I called on a friday night to get in at 5:30 for 6 of us 45 minutes ahead if time. Got a table. Service is nice there, friendly but not WOW. Food is good but again, not WOW. The meatballs, my kids wouldn't even eat them, they are big and tough. Not soft. The pasta is good, the sauce is... More

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Lockport, NY
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3 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2012

This was our first visit to Sarafini's but certainly won't be our last. When we got out of our car in the parking lot, I asked a couple leaving the restaurant how their dinner was. "It takes a while to get your food, but when you get it, it's very good." They were right about it being excellent! The meat... More

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Uniontown, Ohio
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6 restaurant reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2012

We drove around Erie several times on our visit and finally found this great restaurant. The food was good and the price was right.

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Erie, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2012

We only go to locally owned and operated restaurants these days. This is one of our regular places to eat, and has been for many years. Homemade pasta and sauce and meatballs are the specialties, but you can also get a good Lake Erie perch dinner here or a broiled flounder stuffed with crabmeat. Meatless pasta dishes are also available,... More

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