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Since 1992, Scalinatella has been a hallmark of refined Italian dining on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Known for its intimate ambiance, exceptional service, and extensive daily specials recited tableside, Scalinatella offers a timeless experience rooted in hospitality and tradition. From imported ingredients like Buffala Mozzarella to custom off-menu creations, our chefs cater to discerning palates with elegance and warmth. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a spontaneous dinner, Scalinatella welcomes you like family—because here, every guest is treated like one.
High-end Italian dining venue that lures an “in” crowd to its intimate downstairs grotto setting.
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My2Cents Montreal Tourist
Everything you would expect in a high end Italian restaurant ,
The Lasagna with meat sauce and Truffles was outstanding , delicate yet filling with an aroma that wasn’t overbearing, just perfect!
The only thing we would have preferred and would have been appreciated was the specials of the evening on a separate sheet to look over, as the list was extensive with more than 12 items the waiter had to recite!
Almost more items than regular Menu..
So for us to remember what he said was a strain… and we might have chosen differently!
Or had more to share!
My2cents
Nonetheless we loved what we ordered, and the Linguini with Lobster sauce was good and had a few shrimps on the side, only comment there, a little to much Garlic for our personal taste, and we are Italian.
Lastly The service by everyone was very kind and professional!
Grazie!
… moreThe Lasagna with meat sauce and Truffles was outstanding , delicate yet filling with an aroma that wasn’t overbearing, just perfect!
The only thing we would have preferred and would have been appreciated was the specials of the evening on a separate sheet to look over, as the list was extensive with more than 12 items the waiter had to recite!
Almost more items than regular Menu..
So for us to remember what he said was a strain… and we might have chosen differently!
Or had more to share!
My2cents
Nonetheless we loved what we ordered, and the Linguini with Lobster sauce was good and had a few shrimps on the side, only comment there, a little to much Garlic for our personal taste, and we are Italian.
Lastly The service by everyone was very kind and professional!
Grazie!
Josh Willits
We enjoyed our experience at Scalinatella. Was recommended by a friend. The flavors were excellent, we were happy with most of our dishes. Friendly service which was very attentive, at least until it was super busy in the dining room. But we like to eat pretty early (had a show to catch). Wasn’t a problem for us. Only complaint was our pesto pasta was undercooked. Nearly crunchy. I like al dente, this was just a hair too undercooked. Still ate it because the pesto was very flavorful. It’s expensive, but so is everything these days. It felt like a fun, neighborhood spot that if we were regular locals we’d be family.
… moreHelene G
Had an amazing dinner experience! As the expression goes ‘it takes a village’ here at Scalinatella it couldn’t be truer with everyone contributing to make our evening the absolute best!
It was my first time at the restaurant, my son and girlfriend had been a few times previously. Our meals were so delicious, with tremendous flavor and every dish was seasoned and cooked to perfection. We started with an organic green salad and the lettuce was so supple. It was drizzled with olive oil, lemon and a touch of salt, so, so delicious. I remember when my dad made our dinner salads and especially loved his olive oil and lemon dressing over frisée salad, it was my favorite.
Our pasta dishes, chicken parm and sword fish all spectacular. And the desserts, Italian cheesecake and chocolate mousse cake, absolutely divine. We were celebrating my son’s girlfriend’s birthday and it was really nice for the staff to sing Happy Birthday to her along with serving a creamy dessert and biscotti.
Our server was outstanding with all of his support team so attentive. Even the hostess, who was ready with our coats when we were leaving. Again, it takes a village.
Looking forward to returning!
… moreIt was my first time at the restaurant, my son and girlfriend had been a few times previously. Our meals were so delicious, with tremendous flavor and every dish was seasoned and cooked to perfection. We started with an organic green salad and the lettuce was so supple. It was drizzled with olive oil, lemon and a touch of salt, so, so delicious. I remember when my dad made our dinner salads and especially loved his olive oil and lemon dressing over frisée salad, it was my favorite.
Our pasta dishes, chicken parm and sword fish all spectacular. And the desserts, Italian cheesecake and chocolate mousse cake, absolutely divine. We were celebrating my son’s girlfriend’s birthday and it was really nice for the staff to sing Happy Birthday to her along with serving a creamy dessert and biscotti.
Our server was outstanding with all of his support team so attentive. Even the hostess, who was ready with our coats when we were leaving. Again, it takes a village.
Looking forward to returning!
Kyle Munoz
This place is the biggest rip-off in NYC.
They charged $118 for 8 zucchini flowers, which is already outrageous. We also ordered a sampler pasta with three different pastas, and somehow they billed us for 1.5 servings of the truffle pasta within that sampler. The end result was $360 just for the truffle pasta — absolutely ridiculous.
To make it worse, the staff tried to sell us olive oil while we were eating dessert, which felt pushy and unnecessary.
The food was fine, but the pricing and billing tactics completely ruined the experience. Would not return. I never review places or complain about prices. This place was a rip off. Avoid this dump.
… moreThey charged $118 for 8 zucchini flowers, which is already outrageous. We also ordered a sampler pasta with three different pastas, and somehow they billed us for 1.5 servings of the truffle pasta within that sampler. The end result was $360 just for the truffle pasta — absolutely ridiculous.
To make it worse, the staff tried to sell us olive oil while we were eating dessert, which felt pushy and unnecessary.
The food was fine, but the pricing and billing tactics completely ruined the experience. Would not return. I never review places or complain about prices. This place was a rip off. Avoid this dump.
PSGT
In over 20 years coming to NYC this is the absolute in intimate authentic classic Italian that makes you want to keep coming back. The home made pasta sauces and personal service is what you get in Italy. Italy brought a piece of its heritage to this amazing chef, owner and cuisine! Ship me some gnocchi’s please ! don’t forget the wine!
… moreRachel Tichauer
Intimate cozy setting. Friendly and attentive service staff. Food was overpriced and under seasoned. Lamb was overcooked. Chicken Parm had zero seasoning. Branzino was flaky and fresh. Cheesecake was great but tiramisu was disappointing.
I have never salted my food at a restaurant until that chicken parm. And I needed spoon fulls of red pepper flakes on top to make it worth eating.
Lots of hype but not worth the price tag.
$800 plus tip for 4 ladies. Only one cocktail each.
… moreI have never salted my food at a restaurant until that chicken parm. And I needed spoon fulls of red pepper flakes on top to make it worth eating.
Lots of hype but not worth the price tag.
$800 plus tip for 4 ladies. Only one cocktail each.
Jeffrey Rubin
My family had a horrible experience at Scalinatella. After a very overpriced dinner for my daughter’s birthday, a good friend treated us to dessert. In addition to the dessert we also brought a cake to celebrate her birthday. When the check arrived there was a $40 dessert fee added.. I asked the owner about this fee and he turned and asked the waiter how much we spent for the dessert they served to us. This will be the last time I ever go with my family to this overpriced and poorly managed restaurant. If I could I would give it zero stars.
… moreSinclair Lim
All of food is way too good that I had to over rate more than what we experienced.
BUT, I must say that verbal menu must be written with each price.
All most $200 for fish over $100 for pasta are TOO MUCH.
Also the system of waiters must be improved. He was asking what drinks to order 4 times to me while my friend is in a restroom. No rulls at all!
… moreBUT, I must say that verbal menu must be written with each price.
All most $200 for fish over $100 for pasta are TOO MUCH.
Also the system of waiters must be improved. He was asking what drinks to order 4 times to me while my friend is in a restroom. No rulls at all!
G P
Food was all very good, they bring you zucchini & seafood salad to start N/C, we got this pasta medley and tartar dishes, everything was delicious, and service great too btw, definitely recommend this place!!
… moreLish 2X
Love that they had sole and it was fairly priced. The blue Crab Appetizer was delicious, as was the eggplant parm and my friend had the lamb chops leaving nothing behind. oh and the pasta appetizer we had with truffles was soooo delicious. We ate a lot and left nothing behind.
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