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Scarpetta
Legendary Italian cuisine where every bite tells a story.
4.6(5 reviews)
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italian
italian
About Scarpetta
Scarpetta is an upscale Italian restaurant in New York City, celebrated for its exquisite pastas, fresh seafood, and elegant wine bar. With a 4.5-star rating from thousands of reviews, we offer a sophisticated dining experience in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Our menu features standout dishes like legendary spaghetti, seared scallops, and braised short rib, paired with an extensive wine selection. Perfect for special occasions, date nights, or indulgent meals, we blend traditional Italian flavors with modern flair to create unforgettable moments.
Location
88 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA
Services Offered
Italian Fine Dining
Enjoy expertly crafted dishes like spaghetti, agnolotti, and gnocchi in an upscale setting.
Wine Bar Experience
Savor a curated selection of wines, including Barolo and other premium bottles, with sommelier guidance.
Seafood Specialties
Indulge in fresh seafood options such as seared scallops, halibut, and yellowtail.
Vegetarian-Friendly Menu
Delight in vegetarian dishes like broccolini and pumpkin gnocchi, crafted with care.
Private Dining & Events
Host special occasions with tailored menus and attentive service for birthdays or gatherings.
Dessert Selection
End your meal with decadent treats like peach Bellini or key lime cheesecake.
Reviews
4.6(5 reviews)
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Ben
via Google
about 1 month ago
Overall, a great dining experience with one notable service caveat. My family was visiting, and we went on a Tuesday evening at 8:00 PM. Once seated, the service was excellent—but the maître d’ experience and table timing were the main drawback. We were unable to get a clear estimate on when our table would be ready and were asked to wait in the bar area. We ended up waiting about 45 minutes, ordering drinks at the bar that were charged separately from the table. We were finally seated around 8:45 PM, at which point Scarpetta did a nice job making it right with complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres. By the time we finished dinner, the restaurant was about half empty, which added to the frustration of the earlier wait. Food-wise, everything delivered. I had the agnolotti, while others ordered the sirloin, pumpkin gnocchi, and tagliolini nero—all excellent. Desserts were also delicious, and our server was fantastic, attentive, and polished throughout the meal. Bottom line: the food is great and well worth visiting, but better front-of-house timing communication would go a long way. We were close to leaving for another restaurant due to the uncertainty. That said, I’d absolutely return and would expect a smoother seating experience next time.
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Eliud Rangelvia Google
3 months ago
This place blew it away! The food was incredible. Delicious! from Appetizer to dessert. Highly recommend the seared scallops. Definitely A must try when you’re in NYC.
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Justine Mogrenvia Google
3 months ago
Delicious pastas, key lime cheesecake was just balance and light. Only reason I gave 4 stars is because of the super rude sommelier. Our waitress suggested us to bring the sommelier to recommend a bottle of wine. Sommelier came by to our table looking very unhappy, rushing us to decide, didn’t even ask anything about what type of wine we want to drink or suggest! Only thing he said I’ll let you talk and decide, I’ll come back when you know! We just decided to get a bottle of Barolo, he just said it’s a good choice then opened it for us and pour the wine in our glasses. He miss and poured some in my appetizer plate and didn’t even bother to apologize or change my plate! In the other hand the manager and our server this evening were very accommodating and helpful!
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Anna Changvia Google
4 months ago
The spaghetti was indeed legendary- Perfect- Al dente- sauce was both mild and hearty. It might be simple but it stood out. Peach Bellini was a beautiful + light dessert We enjoyed the broccolini a lot. We also tried the yellowtail, halibut, ravioli, and braised short rib. These were all good! But the above was exceptional.
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Dorcas Johnsonvia Google
6 months ago
When I tell you… amazing service… amazing atmosphere and amazing food… Scarpetta lives up the hype. I took my dad here for his birthday, and he loved it as well….. I highly recommend a visit here.
