I somehow had a hard time understanding why this place was being dropped out of Michelin family, as the food was decent and ambience was mild. Now I completely got the logic - service. It was not only slow, but also very inattentive. We were left at the table for close to 20 minutes before the waiter came to us and offered us to order. Main course seemed disappeared at all...they came at last. In terms of food, I liked their special lobster tail, the Arctic char was also cooked to perfection. However, the duck breast was a bit too sweet and skin hard to chew. One good thing about the pre fix menu was that they offered many small tasting plates in between. 75 dollar was a good bargain, yet nothing was special and remarkable here. The restaurant was very empty, even at dinner hours. read more

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Civilized and elegant...you can actually hear what your dining companions are saying, and they're mostly discussing just how delicious everything is. Good wine list. Superb service. read more

After a long, detailed search, in which reviews, pictures, lists and a bracket were involved, we chose this restaurant for our wedding anniversary dinner. I can't complain about the food or the service. The menu was pretty extensive, giving you options to suit any food type you may be craving at the moment. The servers were attentive and friendly, and answered our questions while providing polite recommendations of their own. For starters, I chose the butternut agnolotti (served in a sage brown butter), and my husband chose the linguine carbonara with pancetta. We had just settled in to consume these delicious creations when they came by with an on-the-house dish for us to share - their specialty, the soft egg yolk raviolo. Talk about decadent! The butternut agnolotti was tasty and a little on the rich side, but the egg yolk raviolo - holy moly. That certainly is not something you want to consume often! For my main dish, I chose the braised short rib over a fennel-apple puree (I do so love braised meats) and my husband chose the roasted rack of lamb. My braised short rib was divine. It was perfectly cooked, fork tender, and very flavorful. The fennel-apple puree was a surprise - it balanced out the richness of the meat perfectly. My husband did like his rack of lamb, but said it was a bit more fatty than he would have preferred. The dessert course was preceded by a "palate cleanser" of pineapple sorbet for me, and mascarpone cheese in strawberry sauce for my husband. Totally unexpected, but so very good. I actually liked my husband's mascarpone dish better, but they were both tasty. I will say that from the second we sat down, the food did not disappoint. From the bread selections (I chose the focaccia the first time around, then the pretzel bread the second and third times...I like bread!) to the amuse bouche (porcini ravioli in a truffle foam), to the main dishes and dessert (warm chocolate torte for him and ricotta cheese doughnuts for me), everything was delectable and beautifully presented. I only have one small gripe about the whole night. When we made the reservations, we very specifically told them that we were celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary. Yet, the entire night, there was no mention of it, and nothing came of that. Not that I'm looking for a free dessert or anything like that, but just to have our anniversary acknowledged would have been nice. I guess I just wanted to feel a little special on that night, and having our anniversary ignored made me a little sad. read more

Dig the hip neighborhood and interesting French/Italian fusion menu. Beautiful vaulted ceiling, classic furnishing, spot on mood lighting, amazing service, delicious, large portions. From the first bite of the amuse bouche until dessert, the kitchen brings items out for you to sample. You're eating continuously, but with variety. Great place to bring the in laws. Yummy rich desserts. Solid perfection. read more

I forgot to get the foie gras. I should kick myself for that. Someone told me this is the place to get it in NYC. Food: Black ink pappardelle with seafood (mussels, small scallops, shrimp) - I don't think the mussels were probably cleaned but the pasta itself was pretty good Gnocchi with ricotta cheese - pretty cheesy Seared scallops with gnocchi - mmm seared scallops Braised short ribs - a little sinewy for my taste but an OK dish (I don't normally eat red meat) Coconut sorbet - tasted like a pina colada, meaning delicious flavors in your mouth The sorbets I tried here weren't as good as the palate cleansing coconut sorbet. The service was pretty good but the lights could probably get dimmed earlier in the night. read more

Come hungry. The dishes here fill you up because of how rich and heavy they are. I ordered the pappardelle pasta and the arctic char. The arctic char is not to be missed. read more

I don't think I have ever had such spectacular service and food all in one. My cousin chose this place for a girls night birthday dinner. The service from the moment we walked in was wonderful. Everyone was very nice, which I was a little surprised about since we probably weren't their usual crowd. We started with appetizers, they had started us off with a chefs special ravioli stuffed with truffle and mushroom-- heaven in my mouth!then i had the egg white ravioli, which was good I would rate 4/5. For my main dish I chose crab meat topped with fish, DELICIOUS! Although we were full we couldn't pass up a chance at dessert... But first they made sure to cleanse our pallets with complimentary sorbets. The ambiance and view were beautiful. We had an amazing view of the freedom tower. read more

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This is an elegant restaurant with a wide variety of choices. We were a party of 6 that evening. Their prix fix has so many more than you would expect with 15+ starters and 11 entrees. I started with Strozzapretti with prosciutto, artichokes and tropea onions finished with mint and ricotta. Perfectly al dente. For my main, I chose the mushroom and black truffle crusted Arctic char over crab meat and spinach in a roasted garlic, thyme and mushroom jus. Outstanding. This restaurant was a recommendation from a native New Yorker and he could not have done better. Everyone at our table raved about the meal. With the prix fix of $75 per person in Manhattan, you really cannot go wrong. They also have a very extensive wine list of both Italian and domestic wines. You'll be able to find your favorite. Seamless and outstanding service. This is my new special place in Manhattan. read more

All I can say is WOW! We found this on Yelp a few a days before a 3 day trip to New York. Called and reserved a table at 8:00 for 3 people. We arrived right on time, were shown to a lovely little sitting area, with a bar. Waited less than 5 minutes and were shown to a table in a beautiful room. The menu is a fixed 3 course meal for $75 with a few, very reasonable up charges. It is truly a great value. The food was excellent. My daughter had the carbonara and I had the lemon shrimp. Both were outstanding. For mains, the scallops were amazing, Snapper Milanese was beautiful, and the escarole was a nice addition for the greens. The poem chop was tender, juicy and delicious. Desserts were equally amazing. Service was perfect. Very attentive and friendly wait staff. We weren't rushed at all. Definitely recommend for a special occasions. read more

We enjoyed an excellent dining experience here with service that was even better than the very good food. We had a small family emergency at home shortly after arriving here for a 6:30 dinner and advised the staff we would have to eat more quickly than we had planned in order to get home at a reasonable hour. The staff in turn gave us uncommonly close attention, never rushing us but always moving ahead with style and grace. We have rarely experienced such delightful service throughout the entire evening, and in fact compared to the heralded service at Le Bernadin -- very good, of course -- we found Scalini Fedeli servres to be even more focused and alert. The food was excellent, with only the rather bland divers scallops a disappointment. The wine list is fine and there are a number of good choices for by-the-glass if you prefer that. The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere, candlelit tables, quite romantic and quiet enough for conversation. Our biggest issue was finding it; Duane is not a very busy street, and we wandered a bit around Chambers before locating it. Our problem, of course, not theirs. read more

Insane meal. My husband and I went for our one year anniversary and it was so romantic and beautiful inside! Price fix 75 dollars for 3 courses. Appetizer: I had the linguini carbonara with truffle sauce. Very good Entree: artic char fish with truffles... Caper wine sauce garlic Incredible it was absolutely Devine. Dessert: delicious lemon sorbet. They gave us a beautiful anniversary dessert as well:). Looking forward to coming back! What a special place. read more

Great service, and incredible food. 7 course tasting ($120) menu with wine pairings cost about $500 w/ tip for two people. Complimentary focaccia with sautéed onions was great. Surprise amuse bouche of lox, and grilled strawberry crostini was very exciting way to start the meal. First course of mushroom ravioli with mushroom cream sauce was an example of great cooking with no frills, only criticism is the filling needed a touch of salt. Second course of butternut squash agnolotti with fried sage and red onion. The onion had a great amount of acid and paired perfectly with the buttery sweet agnolotti. The fried sage added some warmth and texture to this great dish. No complaints. Third course of mushroom carbonara with pancetta was perfection. Exquisitely cooked pasta with a rich sauce was seasoned perfectly. I wouldn't change anything. Fourth course of arctic char, crab, sautéed spinach and beets was another great dish. There was texture, sweetness, saltiness, bitterness. A bite of everything just sung. My favorite course of the night. Fifth was a scallop crudo with beet, and blood orange. There was great acid, seasoning, and it was ice cold. A really refreshing light dish was welcome after having quite some heavy courses previously. Sixth was a dry aged strip steak with potatoes au gratin and gorgonzola cream sauce. Sauce was great had just enough funk from the cheese without being overpowering and and potatoes were nice and hot. Steak was cooked more to medium than medium rare, but it had great crust, was seasoned well, and was still tender so I forgive it. Dessert was a warm chocolate cake with cherries, gelato and whipped cream. Cake was so rich and moist , but the cherries had great tartness and acidity to cut right through. The gelato was well done although it was slightly icy, but the whipped cream was nice and light and had a hint of coffee which I really enjoyed. A very enjoyable dessert albeit a little heavy. Overall, it was a great meal and Scalini Fedeli remains my favorite NYC restaurant. read more

Food was ok, however the wait staff were snubby and mean. My husband and I went for Valentine's Day, which means they offered a special 5 course menu at a flat rate. I felt we didn't get the service we paid for. There was a fight in the restaurant between two of the patrons which made our night super interesting. A member of "gangster community" wearing his backward baseball hat and 10k cash in hand, bumped into a "respected looking, tie wearing" patron and they got into a big verbal fight. I probably won't go back again to this restaurant; But we thanked them for the show! read more

This restaurants really knows how to treat their patrons. The service is impeccable. From the moment we walked in the door, to the "thank you for dining with us" on the way out, we were treated like royalty. The complimentary amuse bouches and pre-dessert are lovely, the menu is so inventive it is very hard to choose, and the wine list compliments it all. Between the four of us there were 4 different primi, 3 different entrees and 3 different desserts. Though it may not be PC during Covid to eat off of each other's plates, most of us did safely manage to get a taste of everything, and it was all flawless with a gorgeous presentation, perfect execution and wonderful depth of flavor. You would be hard pressed to find a better meal at any price anywhere. read more

Great ravioli. Great ambience. Great host. Totally recommend in your next date night. Great free apps.

Excellent foods!! Interior Decor needs to be updated!! Waiter can be little nicer. Did not answered my questions. Food: 5 stars (Deserved to be Michelin star) Interior: 3 starts Service: 3 stars Price: 4.5 stars Wine List: 4 starts read more

Simply put, one of the very best restaurants in New York. The food, the service and the ambiance are all outstanding. There isn't a better choice for a romantic dinner in Manhattan!!! read more

The bread, the complimentary Ravioli In truffle sauce, the butternut agnolotti, my ribs, his apple tart was just so yummy. They also gave as a comp dessert b4 The dessert we ordered. RomAntic and good service. Recommended For date, special occasion. FYI do not expect Huge portions they are the size we are "supposed" to eat. Was Perfect for us but if ur used to huge US portions expect euro or should I say the correct portions lol read more

Scalini Fedeli - Chocolate Napoleon...apple tart was better - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

An exceptional dining experience! We recently celebrated my husband's milestone birthday there. The service is impeccable--the best we've ever had, and I'm a native New Yorker, living here all my life. We are still Covid-cautious, so went on a Tuesday rather than the weekend. We were happily seated in a cozy corner with no other diners at the surrounding tables, so we felt very safe. I have many dietary restrictions, and the server and kitchen were extremely accommodating. The server checked back with me a few times to ask about items I hadn't mentioned. I couldn't eat the complimentary dishes and amuse-bouches, but my husband and daughter loved their pasta dishes, entrees, and desserts, as well as all the extras. The prix-fixe price was reasonable for the amount of food, but wine, bottled water, tea, coffee, tax and tip ran up the tab considerably. read more

Another extraordinary meal at our favorite restaurant in NYC. From the moment you sit down, they bring tasty little treats to whet your appetite. There is a tantalizing, original, carefully curated menu, with authentic Italian dishes. They use the highest quality ingredients. The service is impeccable, and they have an excellent wine list. The setting is beautiful. An excellent value. This is without doubt among the finest Italian restaurants in the city, and that says a lot in a city full of excellent Italian restaurants. read more

Went for our anniversary. They started us off with complimentary champagne which was lovely, thank you! Had arugula salad and rack of lamb. Everything was amazing and delicious. Great food, great atmosphere, great service. Thank you so much! read more

Best dining experience in New York. The service is superior and the food is amazing. Loved it!

I have enjoyed Scalini Fedeli when I travel to NYC on business. But this time I brought the family to share the experience. We were a party of seven visiting in November and we had an awesome experience. Everyone loved the food and the wine. We couldn't finish dessert so it was packed to go for us. What a very special night! Thank you for making us all feel like very valued guests. read more

This is one of my favorite Italian restaurants in NYC. Located in TriBeCa, the ambiance is quiet and classy. Low music appropriate for conversation. Service is excellent. Wine list is mostly Italian with regional selections. The food is always outstanding. Recently went for the Valentines Day prix fix. A good variety of selections. Excellent overall. read more

Wow, this place needs to makes it way back on the map. I'm not sure why, but it seems like most of the people I've spoken to haven't heard of Scalini Fedeli ("SF") and that needs to change. As I understand it, the place used to have a Michelin Star and, for whatever reason, lost it but do not let that deter you. The regional tasting menu they have is amazing. Perfect mix of pasta, fish and meat. Now to set the stage, SF have an old world Italian vibe, with a candle and rose at every table and the waiters all in Tux's. Definitely not a quick bite/casual dinner type of place, but if your looking for some damn good Italian with a romantic setting I HIGHLY recommend. Every time I come here I insist everyone at the table gets the tasting menu and orders the egg yolk ravioli as an additional course. The egg yolk ravioli may be my favorite dish any any restaurant. It could very well change your perspective on every Colin art experience you've ever had! That being said the meal is typically 7 course (all very good sized portions). Starts with the porchini mushroom ravioli then the butternut agnolotti with sage. Perfectly cooked and the sauce is light but perfectly flavored. Next was the Pancetta Linguini with black truffle sauce, again sauce was amazing truffles didn't overpower but were definitely present. At this point your probably a little pasta'd out and that's ok cuz here comes the fish! I personally love that they have added hamachi to the menu as it's a great preamble to to Arctic char which I think SF does uniquely well. Both are light fish and add a nice transition from the pasta to the final savory dish. Next, they served the beef short rib. In my experience you will be full or close to at this point but the need to consume everything they put in front of you will overcome you! Finally, to wash it all down, they give you a nice sorbet, which is a nice fix for the sweet tooth's out there. I usually throw in an order of moscatos which they have comp'd in the past. Place is amazing for any special occasion and would recommend to anyone looking for an upscale Italian meal. Only drawback is the wine list is almost exclusively Italian and over $80 even for cheap wine. Rich and Sophie read more

We came here on our August honeymoon and were blown away by this place. It has such a nice charm. Very cozy and intimate. Service was great. They even threw in a complimentary glass of champagne. The food was incredible. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for some authentic Italian !!!!! read more

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This is a very fancy restaurant. Top-notch service. Creative and wonderful tasty menu. If you want to impress friends, take them here! The neighborhood may seem a little bit deserted at night, and the restaurant dark and a bit hard to find (especially on winter nights), but it's well worth the trip. This is probably one of the best Italian restaurants in New York! I really enjoyed my veal with asparagus and the ice cream desert (sorry I forgot to take pictures! Food was too enticing). read more

We forgot we were in NYC. The restaurant is quiet, soft, comfortable and intimate. The staff professional. It has a Michelin rating feel about it. The service was well paced... the meals appropriately portioned.... you won't walk away hungry. The gnocchi was pillow-like in its softness, the shrimp was unique and elegant, the duck was flavorful. The pre fixe format was simple and filled with a few nice surprises. Scalini Fedeli is intentional fine dining. read more

Delicious Italian cuisine. The tasting menu is a must. The staff is very friendly and polite.

One of the best Italian I've ever had. We did the tasting menu and it was worth getting to try a variety of what they offer. The ambiance is quiet and romantic. I must say their raviolis are the best. The service is great. We plan to return before I have to go back to DC and will continue to return in the future when I'm in the city. read more

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If you are looking for an elegant Italian restaurant you owe it to yourself to reserve a table at Scalini. We've all experienced wonderful traditional Italian dinners. Rarely does a chef push the envelope taking those dishes we all love to a new level. Taking traditional ingredients and creating a modern interpretation to those dishes we all love. This is done with amazing attention to detail that can only be accomplished by a talented chef. We enjoyed an evening sampling several dishes each truly more impressive than the prior. A real treat. Beyond the amazing culinary surprise was the equally impressive service. If I could give Scalini 6 stars I would. read more

Honestly, this place deserves 3 Michelin stars in my opinion. The tasting menu is exquisite. The chef is amazing. The food is tantalizing and rich. It is elegant and just simply delicious. It is seriously on the top of my personal favorite restaurants list. I really can't say enough good things about how gorgeous the food is here. I absolutely adore Italian cuisine and I recommend this place to everyone who wants a beautiful upscale experience. read more

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Had dinner from their prefixed menu and it was by far one of the best dining experiences I've ever had in NYC. First thing I noticed was that the setting was very intimate, quiet, and classy. It was intimidating at first because of the $$$$ environment, but the service was phenomenal. Very welcoming, patient, attentive, and generous. Although the prefixed menu came with specific courses to choose from, the chef sent out a bunch of small dishes throughout the night to add to the experience. I highly recommend this setting for a date night. Wouldn't really be a good place for a family dinner with kids. read more

Scalini Fedeli is just excellent. Nice, welcoming and moderately priced. I was advised to try their Warm Chocolate Torte, which was terrific, but all other menu items were terrific too. Staff are super lovely and service is really fast. Would 10/10 recommend and will certainly be back soon. read more

Outstanding all around. My boyfriend took me here for my birthday dinner and everything was perfectly executed from start to finish. Beforehand, I've walked by this place a few times, but I never had been inside. Upon entering, you're greeted with a satisfactory creak of the hardwood floor and an old world scent that lets you know that you are in for a treat. The host kindly greeted us and guided us to a romantic table for two in the corner with tall burning candles all around. We opted for the $120 per person tasting menu and I was surprised how exemplary each dish was. They were also extremely accommodating for my boyfriend as he does not eat cheese. I started out with the porcini mushroom ravioli which has a wonderfully rich and creamy sauce. I'm already craving it again. Next was the butternut agnolotti with sage, which was just as well executed and was followed by the linguini carbonara with black truffle sauce. The flavors were all surprisingly complex and tasted incredible. Next was a creative dish - scallops crudo with orange and roasted beets, which I had never imagined pairing together until now. Afterwards, we had the mushroom and black truffle Arctic char that was so perfectly cooked that you only had to take your fork to it and never touch your knife. Next was the dry aged NY strip with potato gratin, which was actually the weakest of the dishes in the my opinion, but still good - the meat was just a bit tough and the gratin could be creamier, but due to the amazing quality of everything else, I still give this meal five stars. We finished off everything with sorbetto and their Panino dessert, which they were nice enough to decorate with chocolate script that said "Happy Birthday". Also, don't miss out on their port selection. ;) Overall, this was one of the most fantastic and magical meals that I have ever had in Manhattan. I already can't wait to go back. read more

Scalini Fedeli - Birthday Panino - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

This place is the best eating experience I've ever had. If you get the fixed regional tasting, then you will be there for a few hours just eating amaaaazing food from all over Italy. This place isn't a Michelin Star restaurant for no reason. Every dollar spent at this restaurant was worth it!! On top of that the service made this place even better. I went because my brother was treating me and my fiance out to congratulate us, and without my brother even asking, for dessert they brought out a pastry with "congratulations" written on it. They truly pay attention to the customer! This place is a MUST GO read more

This is where my wife and I go for our special occasions and when we are looking to splurge. Everything about this place is special: the service, the decor, the wine selection, and of course the menu. The food is delicious and interesting. The staff is helpful and highly knowledgeable. Ask questions. Tell them what you like to eat and drink and the staff will help you to find what's right for you. I had the portobello and shiitake mushroom napoleon with lump crab meat in a beet and black truffle vinaigrette and the veal chop. It was fabulous. We had an excellent and reasonably priced bottle of wine our server helped us find. For dessert I had the chocolate creme brûlée. It was amazeballs. They had to roll me out of there. read more

I ate here as part of a try-poedal threesome, during which we lovingly nibbled, licked, and ate off each other. . . 's plates of compulsory 3-course, $65 prix-fixe. It was, all in all after all, a pleasant, sumptuous little affair, even if I don't think I'll be banging down any doors for a second go. The foreplates commenced following a little wine from SF's extensive Italian list, and a lot of pillowy focaccia. I sucked on her succulent Frutti di Mare parppadelle noodles while he tasted my juicy, juicy scallops. The gentleman's appetite was rather light, and my lady friend and I ravished his truffle-buttered ricotta ravioli with minimal objection. The entendreless entrees found us with a surplus of her ricotta-heavy gnocci. He wasn't so keen on meat, but watched as she sampled my luscious short ribs (which for me, was the unambiguous climax), and then invited us to eat his special fish. I mean fish special. The sweet hereafters - a Napoleon, and some drops of sorbet and cheese - were mundane, but I was reasonably sated by this point. I guess it just wasn't as good for Buo Z. read more

Phenomenal flavors. Was in town for less than 48 hours, made a quick decision to try this place. Couldn't be happier with our pick. Staff was kind, chef sent 3 different complimentary dishes. Will definitely return the next time I visit! read more

Very interesting night! Stopped in for a classy dinner. The meal was very well prepared, pleased with most of the courses. The night got VERY interesting, when one patrons decided to start a fight with another. What I found most interesting was that the instigator of the "duel" was even allowed in to dine. He was wearing a backwards ball cap and jeans, clearly not the dress code for a place like this. He wanted to fight the man at the table next to him, for some conflict between the wives. He also thought it appropriate to reveal his gangster roll of $100s to the entire dining room, offering to settle to dispute with the $10,000 in cash he always carries with him. Secondly, we were seated next to a couple who were fine, except for the woman's dress. Without going into too much detail, I can tell you that my view allowed me to describe to my wife, in detail, the subtle nuances of this lady's most "special" areas. It was certainly a night not to forget l, not because of the food or service (which was a bit pretentious) but because of the guests dining around us. A smile and some special attention from the waitstaff would have elicited a 5 star review. Also, Scalini, do you want a classy, prestigious place? I'm sure you can filter you guests a bit better. read more