Scalini Fedeli

(212) 528-0400

165 Duane St (nr. Hudson St.)
New York, NY 10013 40.7175 -74.0091

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Neighborhoods: Tribeca, Downtown

SCALINIFEDELI.COM

Hours:

Mon, 5:30-10pm

Tue-Thu, noon-2:30pm and 5:30-10pm

Fri, noon-2:30pm and 5:30-11pm

Sat, 5:30-11pm

Sun, closed

Price:

$$$$

Last updated 10.17.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Romantic Dining, Quiet, Special Occasion Dining, Private Rooms

Cuisine:

Italian

What People Are Saying About Scalini Fedeli

Featured Review

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The Scene – Lemon-custard colored walls, arched ceilings, and plush carpeting set a serious tone at this former home to the legendary first iteration of Bouley. Tables are large and generously spaced, and the open room keeps the noise level low. – – The Food – Scalini Fedeli's take on Northern Italian fare won't win any points for originality, but it is rich, satisfying and occasionally quite elegant. Highlights include a breaded veal chop with tomatoes and arugula, a pea-and-mushroom risotto topped with slivers of fried zucchini and doused with truffle oil, and a…

ambiance
94.44000244140625% positive
  1. “It's like you are transported to the Italian countryside, very romantic and filled with antiques.”
  2. “Great menu,great food great decor(old Bouley space),shabby service.”
  3. “Excellent service, better food & elegant ambience.”
  4. “Wonderful decor, mediocre food”
  5. “The food was amazing, the service was so attentive and personable, and how about that ambience!”
  6. “Overall, the tab seemed appropriate for the fancy/intimate decor, great service, but definitely not the food.”
  7. “excellent service, great atmosphere”
  8. “The atmosphere was low key but with great architecture and lighting.”
  9. “It's a perfect place for a romantic special occasion dinner.”
dessert
75.0% positive
  1. “All the food was great and to finish they brought us these giant strawberries with cold zabaglione, after our dessert WOW!”
  2. “From the complimentary chef app of a delicate butternut squash ravioli in a delicious truffle sauce to an amazing buttery and tender langostine entree to a dessert that I can't remember because of the fabulous Cakebread Cabernet we were drinking -- the wh”
  3. “So, the food was worth the visit (the desserts were outstanding too especially the chocolate cannollicini!)”
  4. “her dessert came with a candle and a "happy birthday" message on the plate.”
  5. “Complimentary stuff kept coming, and when the waiter saw me opening a gift, I received my dessert on a plate that had "Happy Birthday" written on it, with a candlevery nice touch, and attentive staff.”
  6. “we were also given a full extra first course (which the chef came out to explain), a tasting plate of a ravioli, and two extra dessert dishes.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “The service was outstanding - attentive waiter w/a great knowledge of the food and wine.”
food quality
87.95999526977539% positive
  1. “So, the food was worth the visit (the desserts were outstanding too especially the chocolate cannollicini!)”
  2. “The food is good, the service is good.”
  3. “The food is undoubtedly good.”
  4. “Wonderful decor, mediocre food”
  5. “Not only was the food outstanding, but the little 'perks' were great.”
  6. “Overall, the tab seemed appropriate for the fancy/intimate decor, great service, but definitely not the food.”
  7. “So I wanted a big bowl of pasta.”
  8. “Great menu,great food great decor(old Bouley space),shabby service.”
  9. “The wait staff was nice, bread was good, and appies were good as well.”
  10. “The food was delicious but for such an expensive dinner we definitely were expecting to fill our appetites.”
  11. “All of our dishes were exquisite and the service was impeccable.”
  12. “great customer service, small portioned food”
  13. “superb food, superb service the owner chef walks around gets you extra things you want.”
  14. “but, overall, the meal was too efficient and workman-like to make it a memorable experience.”
  15. “Excellent service, better food & elegant ambience.”
  16. “All the food was great and to finish they brought us these giant strawberries with cold zabaglione, after our dessert WOW!”
  17. “The food was fantastic.”
  18. “While the food was good (certainly no Il Mulino) the service was horrendous.”
  19. “The service was outstanding - attentive waiter w/a great knowledge of the food and wine.”
  20. “We wouldn't go there again, as delicious food at larger protions can be found elsewhere at a MUCH better price.”
  21. “we were also given a full extra first course (which the chef came out to explain), a tasting plate of a ravioli, and two extra dessert dishes.”
  22. “Absolutely fantastic meal.”
  23. “From the complimentary chef app of a delicate butternut squash ravioli in a delicious truffle sauce to an amazing buttery and tender langostine entree to a dessert that I can't remember because of the fabulous Cakebread Cabernet we were drinking -- the wh”
  24. “The food was impressive.”
  25. “The food was good but our waiters were pushy,rude and dumb.”
  26. “Everything we had was delicious.”
  27. “The food was amazing, the service was so attentive and personable, and how about that ambience!”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “Great menu,great food great decor(old Bouley space),shabby service.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “This is, by far, my favorite restaurant in NYC and I only wish it were more affordable so I could go more often!”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “We wouldn't go there again, as delicious food at larger protions can be found elsewhere at a MUCH better price.”
service
96.04999542236328% positive
  1. “the staff was all extremely friendly.”
  2. “The food was good but our waiters were pushy,rude and dumb.”
  3. “Overall, the tab seemed appropriate for the fancy/intimate decor, great service, but definitely not the food.”
  4. “great customer service, small portioned food”
  5. “superb food, superb service the owner chef walks around gets you extra things you want.”
  6. “Went there for a birthday tonight and we must say the customer service was impeccable; however, for a dinner that cost $230 (tip and tax included), we expected larger portions.”
  7. “Our waiter was ever so helpful as he stood back and watched my sister and I physically move our table.”
  8. “The food was amazing, the service was so attentive and personable, and how about that ambience!”
  9. “On the positive side, the wait staff were excellent.”
  10. “While the food was good (certainly no Il Mulino) the service was horrendous.”
  11. “The service is probably the best I've ever had, and I've dined at a ton of five-star restaurants -- it's attentive without being overbearing and informative without seeming snooty.”
  12. “The wait staff was nice, bread was good, and appies were good as well.”
  13. “The food is good, the service is good.”
  14. “Excellent service, better food & elegant ambience.”
  15. “The service was outstanding - attentive waiter w/a great knowledge of the food and wine.”
  16. “Complimentary stuff kept coming, and when the waiter saw me opening a gift, I received my dessert on a plate that had "Happy Birthday" written on it, with a candlevery nice touch, and attentive staff.”
  17. “excellent service, great atmosphere”
  18. “Great menu,great food great decor(old Bouley space),shabby service.”
  19. “All of our dishes were exquisite and the service was impeccable.”
value
90.0% positive
  1. “This is, by far, my favorite restaurant in NYC and I only wish it were more affordable so I could go more often!”
  2. “The food was delicious but for such an expensive dinner we definitely were expecting to fill our appetites.”
  3. “So, the food was worth the visit (the desserts were outstanding too especially the chocolate cannollicini!)”
  4. “We wouldn't go there again, as delicious food at larger protions can be found elsewhere at a MUCH better price.”
  5. “Went there for a birthday tonight and we must say the customer service was impeccable; however, for a dinner that cost $230 (tip and tax included), we expected larger portions.”
2 Star Rating: Below Average

10/18/09

Great food, but got kicked out by waiter

by BoerumEater

The food is undoubtedly good. But the meal was ruined when, moments after paying the $400 check, our waiter asked if we could leave because "other patrons were waiting to sit down." It felt like a bucket of ice water had been poured on our table. We had been there for 2 hrs and 45 minutes, which is pretty typical for 3 people. When we asked to speak with the manager, the manager didn't apologize, he told us that other tables had been late, so they were backed up. Fine Dining? More like restaurant management for amateurs.

  • Pros: Amazing Food
  • Cons: Unwelcoming service, poor operations
3 Star Rating: Average

10/25/08

great customer service, small portioned food

by m1010

Went there for a birthday tonight and we must say the customer service was impeccable; however, for a dinner that cost $230 (tip and tax included), we expected larger portions. We ordered the chicken and swordfish dish. The portion of the swordfish was extremely small and came with approximately 5-6 gnocchi spread around the dish . Further, the chicken dish states that it is served over pasta and that was hardly the case. A few pieces were just spread around the chicken as well. The food was delicious but for such an expensive dinner we definitely were expecting to fill our appetites. We wouldn't go there again, as delicious food at larger protions can be found elsewhere at a MUCH better price. Overall, the tab seemed appropriate for the fancy/intimate decor, great service, but definitely not the food.

  • Pros: excellent service, intimate environment, delicious food
  • Cons: expensive for the small food portions served
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/08/08

Worth the trip downtown and the money.

by anonymisss

Great for special occasions. The chef/owner is extremely personable and makes his rounds reciting his recommendations. Throughout the meal we received several tastings compliments of the chef. We were surprised by how many options there were for a price fix menu. And at $65 this wasnt a bad deal. Everything we had was delicious. We left extremely full. The space itself is beautiful: vaulted ceilings, candle lit tables and velvety chair covers. Most tables are well spaced so you dont feel cramped like in some restaurants. If you are looking to impress your date, spouse etc, then definitely make your way downtown to Scalini Fedeli. It exceeded our expectations. While we seldomly return to a restaurant, we will definitely be returning here.

  • Pros: Service, Atmosphere, Food selection, Food taste, Chef
  • Cons: In the middle of nowhere
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/22/07

one of the best...

by swetsastonic

I think this is the first time I have felt compelled to come on here and write a review. I don't know how I haven't been here before now. someone suggested it last night and I didn't know what they were talking about. I had never heard of the restaurant. but I looked it up and it looked great, so I made a reservation.

sure enough, everything about last night was amazing. first of all, the number of choices on a prix fixe menu suprised me. probably the most I've seen. and even the things I don't like looked good the way they were put together. everything we ordered was beyond excellent. get the venison chop. seriously. we were also given a full extra first course (which the chef came out to explain), a tasting plate of a ravioli, and two extra dessert dishes. I don't know if that's because it was my girlfriend's birthday or just for the sake of it, but either way, it was very much appreciated (and good). her dessert came with a candle and a "happy birthday" message on the plate. the staff was all extremely friendly...not only to us, but to the tables around us. this is truly one of the best dining experiences I've had.

I can't recommend the restaurant enough.

  • Pros: everything.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/09/07

Great place for a very special occasion.

by sjnorth

I took my boyfriend here for his birthday dinner, and I definitely made the right pick. The service is probably the best I've ever had, and I've dined at a ton of five-star restaurants -- it's attentive without being overbearing and informative without seeming snooty. And then there's the food... it's really terrific... We were on cloud nine when we left. It's a perfect place for a romantic special occasion dinner. I would definitely go back.

The Details on Scalini Fedeli

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  • great customer service
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  • ever so helpful waiters
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  • great old bouley space
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  • bad nothing
  • very romantic italian countryside
  • amazing buttery
  • great lighting
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  • good appies
  • great atmosphere
  • outstanding desserts
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  • fantastic meal
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