Rafele Rye

About Rafele Rye

Chef Raffaele Ronca oversees this inviting operation that fits in perfectly among its posh neighbors on Rye's Purchase Street.'Step inside to be greeted by a long, marble bar'ideal for dining or good, old-fashioned drinking. Behind, is an open kitchen with a commanding oven.Snacks and small plates, such as a spuntino of caponata with focaccia, are welcome starters. Layers of silky eggplant tucked with fior di latte mozzarella make melanzana a natural choice, and pastas are a worthy option, as in the spaghetti vongole with its garlicky and briny tangle of goodness. To finish, an affogato with a scoop of excellent vanilla ice cream set at the base of a espresso lungo topped with crumbled house-made biscotti is a classic.

Rafele Rye Hours

• Monday 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
• Tuesday 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
• Wednesday 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
• Thursday 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
• Friday 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
• Saturday 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
• Sunday 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Facilities & Services

• Air conditioning
• Brunch
• Interesting wine list
• Restaurant offering vegetarian menus
• Wheelchair access