(212) 691-0555
355 W 14th St
New York,
NY
10014
40.7405
-74.0039
Neighborhoods: West Village, Downtown
Scarpetta
What People Are Saying About Scarpetta
The Editor
Jessica Allen
Citysearch
In Short – According to Conant (formerly of Alto and L'Impero), the word scarpetta roughly translates to "the bread you use to soak up the sauce left on the plate." This kind of earthy Italian dining contrasts with the sleek décor and elegant presentation of duck-and-fois gras ravioli, simple spaghetti with basil, tagliatelle with lamb ragu, and calamarata pasta. Although there isn't any tuck-your-napkin-into-your-collar, sauce-splattering indulgence happening here, the braised short rib starter has diners licking their lipswhen no one else is looking. More refined dishes like the…
10/12/09
Italian with a twist
by chrisslate2
Italian classics with a twist. Very creative menu and great taste. Could munch on that bread all night!
- Pros: Awesome Bread
07/27/09
UNBELIEVABLE ATTITUDE - STAY AWAY
by MindExplosion
We stopped in for a post-dinner drink at around 11:30pm on a saturday night. Our drinks arrived, and because mine had been mixed very sweetly (with one of the three ingredients clearly dominating the drink), my wife politely asked the bartender to remix it a bit more evenly. The bartender gave a surreal, unintentionally hilarious response about how she "works at a top restaurant and knows how to make drinks." We expect to encounter this sort of clownishness when we eat out in another city, but we've rarely experienced it in NYC, and despite having had a decent (B-) meal at Scarpetta last fall, we won't bother with it again. I'm willing to grant that anyone can be having a bad night, or a bad moment, at their job, but snapping at the customer is a loser move and is completely unacceptable regardless of the circumstances.
- Cons: God's gift to bartending
07/21/09
Great Place
by moorzic10
Scarpetta became one of my favorite restaurants to go to. I love Itlalian food but this is italian food with a modern twist. Its such a nice place to go to in the summer as they have an outside area. The staff is very polite and attentive. We, once got drinks on the house cause we had to wait for the appetizers for longer than usual, even though we did not complain. They have the best, best bread.. Bread with proscuito and mozarella cheese baked in, brought hot.. AMAZING!!!! Their famous spaghetti with tomato sause and bazil is something special....Anything we tried was way above average. I rave about this place to all my friends.
- Pros: Everything
- Cons: None
The Details on Scarpetta
What to Drink:
Rosemary potato chips make a glass of barolo even better at the 100-plus-year old Mahogany bar, imported from France.
Where to Sit:
The dining room's fully retractable roof (!) lets in natural light, but the small outdoor patio and cafe area near the bar feel less staid, especially later, when the Meatpacking District really gets cooking.
When to Go:
Skip the trendsetters and scenesters by going early, when the bar area opens at 4pm. Nicely set spots, including placemats and silverware, mean the bartender won't get grumpy when you order food.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Outdoor Dining, Notable Chef, People Watching, Online Reservations, Date Spot, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene, Notable Wine List
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
Scott Conant
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