Serafina in the Sky and the terrace: rooftop dining, hours and what to expect
Serafina in the Sky is Pod Times Square’s rooftop Italian restaurant offering indoor and alfresco dinner service with skyline views. Service hours are Tuesday–Thursday and Sunday 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., and Friday–Saturday 5:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.; expect a relaxed dinner menu and a mix of hotel guests and local diners.
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What Serafina in the Sky is
Serafina in the Sky is the hotel’s rooftop Italian restaurant, set up for dinner service with both indoor seating and alfresco rooftop tables. The venue emphasizes skyline views from the hotel roof and suits a casual-to-smart-casual dinner out without leaving Pod Times Square.
The rooftop replaces earlier concepts that once used this space; Serafina operates as the hotel’s primary on-site dinner option and is separate from the ground-floor Bar 42. Guests can move between Serafina and the hotel’s terrace or lobby areas during an evening.
- Rooftop Italian restaurant at Pod Times Square
- Indoor and alfresco (rooftop) seating
- Primary on-site dinner option; Bar 42 handles breakfast, cocktails, snacks
| Venue | Type |
|---|---|
| Serafina in the Sky | Rooftop Italian restaurant (dinner) |
| Bar 42 | Lobby bar — cocktails, snacks, on-the-go breakfast |
Hours and when to go
Serafina in the Sky serves dinner on Tuesday–Thursday and Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and on Friday–Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. These are the hotel-listed rooftop dinner hours.
Because hours are limited to evening service, plan rooftop dining for after daytime sightseeing or before a nighttime show in the nearby Broadway district. On Friday and Saturday nights the restaurant stays open later and will likely be busier.
- Tue–Thu, Sun: 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
- Fri–Sat: 5:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
- Bar 42 hours for breakfast and cocktails vary — check with the concierge
| Day | Serafina hours |
|---|---|
| Tue–Thu & Sun | 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
| Fri–Sat | 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. |
What to expect on the rooftop and terrace
The rooftop offers indoor dining plus alfresco tables with Manhattan skyline views; the hotel terrace is a separate outdoor space where guests can have drinks from Bar 42 & Terrace. Expect string-lit seating in cooler evenings and open-air dining when weather permits.
There is no pool or hot tub on the property; the terrace and rooftop are the main outdoor social spaces for guests to relax between sightseeing and shows. If weather is poor, indoor rooftop seating is available subject to capacity.
- Rooftop: Serafina in the Sky — dinner service and skyline views
- Terrace: outdoor seating where Bar 42 drinks may be taken
- No on-site pool, hot tub, or spa — rooftop/terrace are the hotel’s outdoor options
| Outdoor spot | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Serafina rooftop | Dinner, skyline views |
| Bar 42 & Terrace | Drinks, on-the-go breakfast, outdoor seating |
Bar 42 — cocktails, snacks and breakfast
Bar 42 is the ground-floor lobby bar serving creative cocktails, snacks and a paid on-the-go breakfast. The lobby bar operates separately from Serafina and provides a casual spot to grab a morning bite or pre-theater drink.
Pizzoteca items and personal pizzas are available through Bar 42/Pizzoteca on certain days (sources list availability Tuesday–Saturday 1:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. for pizza offerings); exact menu items and hours can change, so check with the concierge or the bar on arrival.
- Bar 42: cocktails, snacks, and on-the-go breakfast (fee applies)
- Pizzoteca/personal pizzas reported on-site Tuesday–Saturday mid-afternoon to late evening
- Ask the 24-hour front desk or concierge for current Bar 42 hours and pizza availability
| Venue | Typical offerings |
|---|---|
| Bar 42 | Cocktails, snacks, paid on-the-go breakfast |
| Pizzoteca (via Bar 42) | Personal pizzas and casual items (selected hours) |
How Serafina fits into your Pod Times Square stay
Serafina provides an in-hotel dinner option so you won’t have to leave the building for a sit-down evening meal; the hotel lobby, Bar 42 & Terrace and rooftop give multiple places to dine or drink on property. Pod Times Square guests staying in compact room types such as the Queen Pod or Bunk Pod will find rooftop dining convenient for an evening meal before or after Broadway shows.
If you’re planning a show in the nearby Broadway district or arriving via Port Authority, factor Serafina’s evening hours into your schedule — it’s best for dinner service rather than a late-night snack outside the specified hours.
- Good option for pre- or post-theater dinners given the hotel’s proximity to Broadway
- Works well for guests in Queen Pod and Bunk Pod rooms who prefer on-site dining
- Serafina is dinner-focused; for breakfast use Bar 42
| Room name (exact) | Sleep setup |
|---|---|
| Bunk Pod Room | 2 Twin Beds |
| Pod Room | 1 Double Bed or 1 Queen Bed |
Practical tips: reservations, dress and accessibility
Reservations are recommended on busy evenings (Friday–Saturday) because rooftop dining can be in demand; the hotel concierge or front desk can confirm current availability. The property is smoke-free and staff are multilingual, with 24-hour front desk service.
Pod Times Square offers ADA-accessible Pod rooms and a wheelchair-accessible path to the elevator; if you need seating or service accommodations at Serafina, ask the hotel team when you reserve or arrive so they can note accessibility needs.
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- If you need wheelchair-accessible seating or other accommodations, request them when booking or call the front desk
- Ask the concierge about rooftop seating in poor weather — indoor rooftop rooms are an alternative
- Call the 24-hour front desk or BookResorts agents at +1 (888) 605-1350 for assistance or questions about reservations
| Need | What to do |
|---|---|
| Reservation on busy nights | Ask the concierge or front desk to reserve |
| Accessibility accommodations | Request when booking or contact the front desk |
| Late arrival | Confirm availability with hotel; rooftop hours are evening-only |
