Divine. From the moment you walk in and grab a drink at the bar, to the minute you leave; it's a great experience. The creamy polenta with mushrooms and truffles, itself was worth the trip from California to New York. We tried about 6 different dishes and four desserts : the beet salad, braised short ribs over risotto, chicken, steak, and the daily special of ricotta, Parmesan and truffle stuffed ravioli were absolutely delicious. Every dessert was perfectly balanced and excellently crafted. The bread basket puts every other bread basket to shame. read more

Scarpetta - The berries and basil sorbet was out of this world delicious. - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Scarpetta was probably the best restaurant I've attended this year so far. From the bread basket to the desserts, the food was delicious. I only gave it a 4 out of 5 because the portions are small, specially for the high prices (you will spend a lot of money). The octopus was beautifully cooked, however the small amount of it left me wanting more (I took 2 bites, looked down and saw I only had 1 bite left). The chicken was cooked exceptionally, with crispy skin and succulent meat, but again, barely a quarter chicken for $33 is a bit steep (yes, it was good and I wanted more). The desserts were the low of the meal. I had the lemon cake with the smallest lemon sorbet scoop in the world. Think of a large marble, and you will get the idea. Still, I would go again. read more

I cannot get enough of the spaghetti!!! And absolutely the best bread basket I've had in NYC! This is my second experience at Scarpetta, and am surprised I have not written a review from my first dinner here. I do feel like I'm reiterating others' reviews, but Scarpetta has it figured out: delicious food (try the hamachi app, and salt rock tuna), a great brunch or dinner date atmosphere, attentive service, and just wonderful all around. It can be cost-prohibitive if you enjoy more than 1 or 2 drinks over dinner, but well worth the expense. Will definitely not wait so long for my next visit. read more

Great spot for couples date night. Food was seasoned and flavorful, lovely presentation and pretty attentive staff. The bread right at the beginning... Nothing boring about that basket!First course, Stracciatella, a creamy cheese and vegetable plate. Vinaigrette added nice acidity. Just the right amount of salt. All together a solid, light first course. Second, Branzino, my favorite fish. Masterfully cooked with crispy skin. Enough said. I should mention I tried my husbands spaghetti and yes, it's on the money too. Finally, Coconut Pana Cotta... Quoting my girlfriend, reminds me of summer! That dessert took us out of our blizzard hangovers and into sunny paradise. Glad we spotted this place on Opentable for restaurant week and this won't be my last. Next girls night I'm thinking eating here followed by bottle service up the road! See you all soon Scarpetta. read more

My favourite restaurant not just in NY but anywhere. The spaghetti is to die for. Absolute perfection. The mushroom polenta is a must. The spare rib agnolotti is just - too many wonderful dishes to choose from. Even the bread to start is wonderful. I look forward to the focaccia and eggplant all day before a trip here. Expensive, but really superb. read more

Their pasta is famous for a reason - it was cooked perfectly al dente with light tomato sauce and just the right amount of basil for extra flavor. They bring out an assortment of bread in the beginning (Stromboli, focaccia, ciabatta), which are all delicious. The biscotti to finish was amazing as well! Staff was very friendly! read more

Great ambiance and food. Had the short and bone marrow agnolotti which was great. Kind of an appetizer portion, not an entree. At least for a fully grown man who's sack has dropped. Bread service was great although the bread was better than the condiments. In particular the tomato jam which tasted like it came from the whole foods salad bar. All in all a great place without having the full service experience. Sat at the bar read more

Scarpetta - Short rib and bone marrow agnolotti - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

If your looking for the best, most fresh spaghetti and tomato sauce in NY look no more. Spectacular food, and service. When it got busy even the managers weren't shy about helping clear a table or run a drink. Beautiful decor, will be returning soon 5 stars and if you haven't tried the short rib and risotto make sure next time you do!!!! read more

Scarpetta - OMG !!!! and it's GLUTEN FREE!!!!! - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

What a wonderful dish. Baby raviolis stuffed with short rib and bone marrow. The outside contains horseradish and garlic. Perfect 3 Bears item...not too heavy,not too light but just right read more

Scarpetta - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Whole 9 yard, I adore this restaurant! If in Chelsea, a stop is a must Great ambiance, food, service and the pre-dinner rolls are to die for! This was our last dinner in the city before flying back to LA in my girls trip to NY. My main course was the Duck and Foie Grai Ravioli, which were amazing! Light yet filling, and flavorful. Doesn't have strong "duck" flavor, just perfect. I had the Spaghetti plate in between bites delly!! Everything is great about this restaurant! Great staff, attentive and not overbearing, atmosphere was upscale-casual (if that's a term). can't wait to be back in the Spring read more

Unbelievably delicious!!! Everything was more than what I expected! The raw yellowtail melts in your mouth! My favorite is the Duck & Foie Gras Ravioli but the Short Rib & Bone Marrow Agnolott was very good too! Pretty much anything you order is absolutely amazing ! Highly recommend! read more

Scarpetta - Duck & Foie Gras Ravioli Short Rib & Bone Marrow Agnolotti - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

LOVED IT! get the palenta

Yum. The pasta selections are very good including the spaghetti. The duck and the pork tenderloin are also pretty good as well. They do not take reservations for parties of more than 10. read more

service: loved the service; waiter and servers were very sweet. we did have some very tiny nit-picky forgetfulness but that was overshadowed by their sincere apologies. food: my friend and i went for the 3rd anniversary prix fixe menu of four courses for $50/pp. what a deal (score)!!! breadbasket - this really could be your appetizer. the mini 'sandwich' type breads were layers with meat and cheese and came with marscapone butter, eggplant spread and a nice olive oil. but then i got too excited and made a rookie mistake; i ate more than one piece of bread (this will come back to bite me in the butt). appetizer: polenta with truffled mushrooms. the polenta itself was buttery, creamy and rich...then when the earthy, also buttery, and savory truffled mushrooms are spooned over the polenta; wonderful. i would like to say that from the night, this was my favorite dish. i contemplated just drinking the rest of the mushroom sauce but since we were outdoors my gluttony would be too visible. primi: what else do you get when you go to scarpetta? yeah yeah of course i got the spaghetti. i had actually prepared myself to be disappointed since most hyped up dishes never meet my expectations anymore. plus, it's an expensive bit of pasta. butttt was it worth it in the end? yes, but barely. a typical plate is $24, and in my opinion try it once but consider carefully if you want to spend that much on pasta. thankfully i had the prix fixe which made it worth the price. and i'm not a cheapskate when it comes to food, but even i have to justify that price tag. alright enough about price. what impressed me most about the pasta was the texture before the flavor. the spaghetti was perfectly al dente. the spaghetti as a piece of pasta was wonderful on it's own. then the flavor; it was sweet, tangy, rich but not cloying. they added just enough sauce to cover the pasta. i would recommend that you get a bit of basil into each twirl of pasta for the full effect. secondi: had the duck breast with pea puree and snap peas. this was a downer and really brought this review down to 4 stars. my duck was re-fired due to confusion about my friend's dish, so the duck was toughening up and just wasn't very pleasant. however, i think even if it was tender, it was a forgettable dish. dessert: i was a bit floored by this sweet. have you ever had a well made chinese coconut custard? well if you have, think of the the creamy custard with a not overly sweet guava syrup with bits of very fresh sweet mango sprinkled over it and a scoop of creamy, yet also not so sweet ice cream. there was also a very crispy cookie which wasn't needed, but was good on it's own. overall, each bite had a slightly sweet, fresh flavor; a great way to finish the meal. read more

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Wow, this place is delicious. I had the basil pasta which is one of their specialty dishes. My friend enjoyed her short rib pasta- I had a bite and it meals in your mouth!!! Everything in this place is absolutely amazing. Great food, service, and atmosphere! read more

Came here for restaurant week with my friend for dinner. The place was beautiful and very clean. Service was nice. The bread that they served us had great flavors. The tomato pasta that i had was not as good as i expected. It was good, but nothing that special. Maybe i will come back to try other pasta. My friend had fish, it was perfectly cooked with the skin and the sauce was great. The wine was pricy, so i tired their cocktail and that was good. It had a good balance. read more

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Upscale restaurant for a nice occasion. Very polite staff, definitely have a reservation though. Had the market salad with truffle dressing, and lobster pasta. Very tasty all around. Great service, delicious food. Pricey spot but worth it. read more

A beautiful elegant location . Great service. Love the food. I'll be back. A great experience

Amazing food for a great price!! The ambiance is also wonderful--one time there were live violins playing. Also small point but the bathrooms in the hotel are gorgeous read more

Now we're talking! Having recently arrived from a trip in Italy, my taste buds were yearning for the reminiscent flavors and food of Italy. And finally - I found a restaurant that is comparable and of same quality of what you find in Italy: Scarpetta. Between the three of us, we had: -Creamy polenta -Braised short ribs of beef with vegetable and farro risotto -Pumpkin casonei or ravioli topped with amaretti cookies and pepperoncino -Spaghetti with tomato and basil -Pancetta wrapped pork loin Honestly everything was so delicious. The winner of the night was the pumpkin casonei: absolutely exquisite with different and complex flavors complementing each other so well, yet it maintains a delicate touch. Yes, the menu is pricey but honestly it is worth it. On the down side, although we had a reservation, we felt really rushed throughout the meal. I understand they were booked especially on a Thursday night, but if I'm going to drop that much money on a meal then I better get an overall great experience. read more

I ate at Scarpetta last night with a friend for my birthday and it was absolutely wonderful. The service was flawless and the food was fantastic. We started at the bar with a glass of prosecco. When the glass tipped over and shattered on the bar spilling presecco everywhere (not on anyone thank goodness!) it was cleaned up immediately and I was presented with another glass in my hand. After we sat down, they offered to keep my flowers (my friend got major points for the roses!) in a chilled area. So we looked over the wine menu for a bit, knowing we wanted to start with a white and move on to a bottle of red with the main. The sommelier was excellent, he listened to what we were looking for and made three suggestions for the red. We told him what we were having to start and he selected the perfect glass to enhance the dishes. The food (we decided to share everything, how can you not?) Apps- Arctic Char with citrus and pomegranate seeds, the very thin layer of cucumber underneath the fish was a wonderful clean addition. Creamy polenta with truffled mushrooms- Oh. My. Absolutely delicious. Possibly my favorite dish of the evening. We kept it on the table through the pasta course so wwe could dip our bread. Pasta- duck and foie gras ravioli- creamy and smokey and perfect texture on the palate. Absolutely delicious. A word on sharing, if you tell them that you intend to share, they split them in the kitchen. If you do not (like the table next to us, they bring over a plate after what seemed like confusion). Entree- pork tenderloin with mustard spaetzle and pork belly. The tenderloin was flawless, perfectly cooked and wonderfully paired with the spaetzle, I wasn't in love with the pork belly because of some kind of acidic sauce, it was the only portion of th e entire meal that I did not finish. And finally, Dessert- ricotta tart with blackberry sorbet. Yum! The tart was light and creamy while the sorbet had the perfect tartness. Thank you Scarpetta for a wonderful birthday dinner! read more

Had a great meal here, service was a little weird at first but improved. Very loud inside on a Friday night, sit outside on the patio for a more intimate meal. Stuffed bread was addictive, rest of bread was decent. Don't miss the cavatelli with rabbit ragout - lord that was good. The spaghetti was also really good, a nice simple classic. A+ for the homemade pastas. All entrees we had were also excellent, well thought out, well executed. This meal allowed me to forgive Mr. Conant for his "red onion aversion" tantrum on Chopped. I don't like raw red onion either, but come on, pick around it and deal. read more

I had been dying to try Scarpetta for ages, so I had super high expectations for my dinner there. I must say even with those crazy expectations, I think Scarpetta exceeded them. Mostly because the food is incredible but I think the service is even better. Seriously you finish with a plate and no more than 10 seconds later it's gone. The pace of the meal was perfect, they were so courteous, just perfect. And the food - all I can say is that even the bread basket is insanely delicious. Who puts a crazy bread filled with meat and cheese in your bread basket? Scarpetta. That is amazing. I wouldn't be back all the time just since it's a special occasion type of place, but I am super excited to return. Keep it classy Scarpetta! read more

Wow. We've dined at Scarpetta in Miami and that set the bar for me when it comes to super premium italian dining. I expected the same at Scarpetta Manhattan and wasn't disappointed. Whereas the Scarpetta in MIami is at the Fontainebleau Hotel and is hard to miss, its so large and bold, the Manhattan version is understated. We didn't see it until we were in front of it. The decor here is rustic rather than contemporary and it is a much smaller place. Service, ambiance, and plating are exceptional. As for the cuisine, WOW! I am not a fan of octopus but the fried octopus appetizer was incredible and flavorful. We also had the raw yellowtail appetizer which was delicious. The Rabbit Cabateli was nothing short of incredible .. a literal explosion of flavor. The Pancetta Wrapped Pork Chop equally flavorful. For dessert we had the Amedei Chocolate Cake ... outrageously delicious. We ordered wine by the glass and tried three different wines. Two were outstanding. The third seemed a little dull and the waiter was quick to replace it with something bolder. Indeed, as good as it gets. read more

This is one of my most favorite places in the city. It broke my heart when they moved from being across the street from my apartment. Everyone I ever host there loves the meal. Exceptional Faves are the Yellowtail app, Beet Salad and Mezzaluna pasta. Great wine offerings, so pair with your fave. read more

I booked this restaurant to celebrate my boyfriends birthday. We did the tasting menu with with truffles. For an upscale restaurant at this price point good food is expected (and it was pretty good). However, the service was worth the 5 stars. Our server (Lilly) was one of the best I've had in a long time. She was knowledgeable, professional , very attentive and always smiling. We enjoyed our experience very much, we'd definitely go back for lilly! read more

Best bread basket I've ever had. I almost ate the whole basket by myself. oink. Duck and fois gras ravioli is deliciously well-balanced with perfect el dente pasta. The spaghetti sounds simple, yet so tasty. Best spaghetti I've ever had! So many bests here. The yellowtail crudo is a refreshing starter. read more

We dine out often and to be honest the food was very good but the service was subpar. I was a big fan of the Miami location. Our server literally was just an order taker. He didn't acknowledge or engage us at all. For 150 a person I have had much better service. It's unfortunate because that is the lasting memory of your establishment. With all the other options out there we will not be returning. So much for making a 30th birthday feel special. read more

The review is delayed, but I saw Conant on that 24 hour restaurant show tonight and it reminded me of my Memorial Day weekend dinner at Scarpetta. I had just graduated from law school and wanted to treat my out of town siblings and our significant others to a great NYC italian meal. In short, the food was pretty good, but the service sucked. We keep wondering why and the only thing we can think of is that it was a holiday weekend and the staff was annoyed at having non-regs at their tables. The servers were rude, wouldn't fill water, only cared about emptying and bringing another bottle of wine and seemed disinterested otherwise. I also understand that better food, better quality, means bigger bills. I thought, however, that Scarpetta was overpriced and the winelist was weak in the under $40 range. There's an abundance of great italian in NYC and I'll go there despite Conant's revered skill with a tomato. read more

Tired of feeling modest? Get your dose of OSTENTACITY here at Scarpetta! Did I just make up a word? Maybe. But it fits the bill. This place tries a little too hard to be glitzy, avant-garde, modern NYC. -The stromboli bread was delicious and probably the highlight of the meal. -The polenta with truffle oil had a very interesting consistency but got pretty boring very quickly. -The famed spaghetti was good but the sauce lacked finesse. - The foie-gras ravioli was good but way too heavy to be considered an entree. Thank goodness we shared this thing, cause I think I would have had a heart attack, followed by another one, if I had eaten this all by myself. There was nothing stellar about my Scapetta experience, except the company I was with. The upscale ambiance of the place just contrasted so greatly with the quality of food. There are a plenty of better Italian places around the area to try... read more

Honestly this restaurant confused me a little. It was elegant, yet very casual... Like there were people in Yankee shirts, and people in suits. The servers were nice... Yet quick to push you out. I am sure we got the worst seat in the fucking house, right by where all the servers and runners go by. The food was hit and miss. The bread basket was incredible, with a real citrusy olive oil, but one of Scott's signatures failed to impress. The spaghetti dish was ... Mehhh. My girlfriend had it and I tried it twice... Something was missing. However, the creammy Polenta and mushrooms was HEAVEN. I even payed a little extra for black shaved truffles. Incredidle dish. The Ravioli with foie gras was nice, but it was just alright, not as amazing as it sounded. Panacotta was on point with the guava sauce and coconut sherbet. Might go back for the Polenta. That is all. read more

The short rib and bone marrow agnolotti was amazing and the famous spaghetti lived up to its name. The service was impeccable. The waiter's recommendations were great and helped balance our meal. He was very personable and made us feel right at home. read more

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Restaurant Week, Winter 2015 Atmosphere: Trendy, dim, narrow. Had dinner reservations at 6:30. It wasn't crowded at that time but it picked up around 7:30-8:00 Food: Appetizer, raw yellowtail. Fresh, perfect flavor of citrus, and soft. Main, spaghetti - some of the best I've had. Perfectly cooked pasta, the sauce was the perfect textured mix of cheese and sauce, and the basil added a fresh flavor to the mix. The portion looks small but it is rather filling. Dessert - coconut panna cotta. Light, not too sweet, and complemented with the perfect amount of tang guava sauce. I probably enjoyed this dish the best out of the entire meal. With a glass of wine, I was paying about $60 total, which even with restaurant week is a little hefty. Service: quick, friendly, and not too intense. Maybe the next time i am both craving Italian and willing to drop a few dolla dolla bills, y'all. I'll come back here. I heard the squid ink pasta is on point, so that's next on my list read more

Finally had the opportunity to go to Scarpetta and was not disappointed. We had reservations for a Saturday night at 6 and we were seated right away on our arrival. The service was very attentive and really could not have been better. Now to the food. I started out with the pork cheeks appetizer which was quite tasty. My daughter had the tuna susci which she enjoyed very much. My wife decided on the mozzarella in carrozza which was presented differently than we had seen before and very good. On to the main course . Here is where the problem was. Because we had heard so much about the spaghetti we really had no choice but to order it and we were not disappointed. It lived up to the hype cooked just perfectly with a great tomato and basil sauce. Since this was a must have we didn't have an opportunity to try anything else on the menu which will necessitate another visit. I guess that's the idea draw them in with the signature dish and get them to come back again. Considering the time of year (Saturday before Christmas) while the restaurant was crowded the service was top notch and unrushed. It was a great way to kickoff a holiday weekend in New York. read more

We will definitely come back if we're in the 'hood! We showed up on a nice Wednesday night in the early summer without a reservation and snagged the last two-top in the bar area (which was fine with us, as we were dressed rather casually). Love the bread basket. It's amazing. It's almost like a meal in itself, particularly the pressed panini sandwich thing (which has pork in it, and the server tells you when he sets down the basket, a nice touch for my non-pork eating friend). And they serve it with three toppings -- the marscapone butter was so rich and light and buttery, I almost ate it straight, and the olive oil was super fresh and flavorful, some of the best I've ever had. And the best part: The bread basket kept on coming! Whooo. We shared 3 courses between us. The first was fried mozz with tomatoes and basil = delish. The second was the foie ravioli = some of the best pasta I've had in my life! You can really tell that they not only made the dough by hand (and rolled it thin, so it was almost like a really good Chinese dumpling), but formed the ravioli by hand too. Each ravioli is tiny, but they give you a whole plateful (like, literally, covering the whole plate), so you feel like it's a reasonable price (unlike other places were the "ravioli" is really just 2 ravioli). The filling was luscious and rich, and decadent in the mouth. Our last course was a fish (branzino, I think, but I forget) and it was also really good. We had cupcakes already back at home, otherwise, I would have definitely wanted to try some of their desserts, which looked like super inventive combinations. Service was excellent! We weren't drinking, and we were sharing courses (e.g., low margin table) -- but they treated us really well! The servers all know the food, even the bus boys. Overall damage: $75 for 3 courses, before tax and tip. Totally worth it. read more

I'm not a crazy fan of Italian restaurants because the pasta dishes tend to be drowned in sauce, which I hate, but I love the Black Tagliolini (squid ink pasta) at Scarpetta. It's the only dish I order from here and the dish that I compare all squid ink pastas to; t's either too bland or briny when made at other restaurants. Scarpetta also excels in their bread basket offerings and their spaghetti. I would also order the polenta at least once as it is rich and creamy. However, it's a bit too creamy to eat alone, despite its small size since it's an appetizer. Scarpetta's a nice date spot that I always recommend to my friends. Definitely make reservations, so you won't be kept waiting or eat at the high top tables near the bar (although eating at those tables isn't a bad option as a last minute decision either). It's pricey, but so worth it. read more

Ambiance was fun, appetizers (yellowtail, short ribs and bursts) were really good but nothing beats their bread. It's mouthwatering. Pastas are ok, nothing to write home about. read more

I would like to share what an amazing dinner we had on Saturday night at Scarpetta. My wife and I came here to meet another couple that suggested this place. We had a drink at the bar while we waited for our table on a busy night. We loved the drink and wine selection. When we sat down , we were greeted by our server Martin, who asked if we had dined there before. Our friends had, and we had not. We asked what his favorite dishes were. He took the time to run through the menu, tell us the classic dishes and his favorites. We left it up to our server to order for us. It was the best decision we made all night. We started with the burrata, and seared scallops. They were cooked to perfection. Then the pastas. The best spaghetti, but everyone has heard about that. It was the short rib agnolotti and duck ravioli that knocked my socks off. There also was a clam gnochetti that was delicious. I would have been content there, but there was more. He brought us the veal tenderloin and branzino to share. Yet again we were thrilled, just enough for everyone to enjoy. I loved that branzino was filet. We only had enough room for us to share one dessert , we left it up to Martin, and he brought us the espresso bundino an espresso custard concoction to rival tiramisu. We finished the dinner with Vin Santo and cappuccino that looked like they could be in an advertisement. This was one of the best meals I have ever had, from the Italian maître d', to the support staff. This is a fine tuned establishment, that I will be back to again and again. Thank you for a great night. read more

The food was amazing. Great selection of wine and the staff was extremely helpful. Came here for a birthday and the staff made the night extremely pleasant. Our waiter was extremely attentive and very personal. The whole experience was extremely pleasant! read more

The food was excellent. We went for New York restaurant week and it was delicious. The wait staff was knowledgeable and friendly. The quality of food was outstanding. We will definitely be returning! read more