Esca
New York, NY 10036-6322
Phone: (212) 564-7272
12/14/2007 Posted by justaddwater
I've walked by the restaurant many times before actually deciding to eat here. I was able to get a reservation through Open Table about a week in advance. We ordered the tasting menu with the crudo upgrade. The crudo was excellent. The rest of the tasting menu was so-so. The bouillabasse that the person at the next table was having looked really good (too bad it wasn't part of the tasing menu). I'll go back for the crudo, but I won't be ordering the tasting menu again. The service was good, but I found a sommelier to be a bit much for the casual atmosphere of the place. Prices were on the high side. Tasting menu x 2 + sparkling wine x 2 + modest bottle of wine + dessert x 2+ tip = $400.
Pros: Excellent crudo, atmosphere
Cons: Fried fish sucked, price
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