Loscalco Restaurant
(212) 343-2900
313 Church St
(at Walker Street)
New York,
NY
10013
40.7197
-74.0039
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Tribeca
Hours:
Mon-Fri 12pm-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10pm
Sat 5:30pm-10pm
Parking:
Street
Last updated 4.27.09
What People Are Saying About Loscalco Restaurant
The Editor
Eric Grossman
Citysearch
The Scene
Just south of Canal Street, chef and owner Mauro Mafrici and his architect wife, Kimberly, have transformed a cast-iron building into a thoroughly modern dining destination. After passing a small bar area, diners enter a stark white dining room with arching beams, imposing chandeliers and a subtly opulent air. Efficient servers help diners navigate the menu's many intricacies, and an effusive sommelier is quick with suggestions from the lengthy, all-Italian wine list.
The Food
Mafrici's approach to modern Italian fare may seem gimmicky: The menu lists eight seasonal ingredients, each prepared as an appetizer, pasta and entree. But the high quality and artful presentation of delicate homemade tagliolini, tossed with duck ragu, quail eggs and foie gras, and a savory rabbit-eggplant polpettine help erase any skepticism. Rustic desserts like rice pudding and chocolate-hazelnut cake provide a hearty finish.
User Reviews
electra22
November 22, 2005
My girlfriend took me here for my bday last Friday night and after reading some of the previous posts, I don't understand the big deal about this place? Sure, the food was very good and presented well, but those prices!! For two people to be $250 is a lot when we didn't even have a bottle of wine.. you think they could atleast take the shell off the shrimp at a place that charges this much! There is also no ambience. Place was very brightly lit. There are plenty of places in NYC that offer the same thing at lower$$$.
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ajy
November 09, 2005
The food is simply remarkable as is the fiery female master sommelier! Half the menu is comprised of original creations while the other half consists of unique slants on orthodox cuisine such as the single super-sized gnocchi with cinammon . . . yumm! The servers at this elegent establishment were knowledgable but not stiff. My party was seated promptly which was essential considering the miniscule "mini bar" at the front. The location leaves a little to be desired as it is 1 block south of Canal St., but the quality and passion that went into the menu and atmosphere make the trip well worth it.
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hollywood219
September 21, 2005
Highest reccomondation all around for this Italian standout. It is only a matter of time before this secret gem is discoverd by the NYC "A List". We had the 6 course tasting menu - absolutely divine. The artichoke, risotto, and black bass were out of this world. The room is beautiful and the service is stellar. Mimmo is an absolute doll!
read full reviewThe Details on Loscalco Restaurant
Where to Sit:
Celebrate a special merger--be it financial or romantic--in the restaurant's wine cellar. The atmospheric room seats up to 30 and is available for private parties and wine tastings.
Know Before You Go:
Choose the four-course menu for $48, or the six-course menu for $64 and the kitchen will create a tasting menu around a single ingredient.
Smoking Permitted:
No
