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Fresco By Scotto
- Italian
- New York, NY
About this business
Run by the celebrated Scotto family, Fresco by Scotto is famous as much for its friendly service as for its Italian fare. Located in the Midtown neighborhood, it brings to New York the authentic flavors of Italian home-cooked food. Their menu consists of exquisite delicacies like Spaghetti Alla Chitarra, Shrimp Tagliolini and their special Fresco Risotto. Their wine list, compiled by their very own Anthony Scotto Jr., is an award winning collection, so do try a glass.
Location details
34 E 52nd St, New York, NY, 10022, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Average Italian – If you are a NY native there are many other fine Tuscan restaurants with better food and service for the money. We arrived on time for our reservations, to be left to wait while a table actually opened. While waiting at the small bar for a table to open, not one of the multiple bartenders offered any service. Once seated the service was fine and the pasta dishes were good. They have a decent wine list that is heavily marked-up. While not a bad meal over all, the restaurant has no atmosphere and the laissez-... read more
Not impressed... – Went here on Fri night w/my aunt, uncle and their 2 teenage boys. We had 6pm reservations. Hostess was extremely polite at the reception area. Our table was against the wall w/2 seated on chairs and 3 of us on the bench seat. Luckily my one cousin is only 13 and skinny otherwise it would have been a tight squeeze for 3 adults on the bench side. Who seats 5 at a table really meant for 4??? FYI the entire place has a cramped type style seating wise. Our waiter had the personality of a wet mop. Practically ha... read more
Great food, but really overpriced – I walked by this place with my girlfriend and the food looked good. And it was. I thoroughly enjoyed my well-portioned meal, although I don't really remember much about it other than that it was a pasta dish. What I do remember was that it was good, but it was on par with a lot of other Italian restaurants in the city that serve the same food at prices roughly 35% cheaper. I was later told that the place is run by a chef that gets invited to the Today show a lot. So maybe that's what you'r... read more
I love good food, therefore will NOT EAT here again. – I ordered the simple fresh spaghetti with marinara. It lacked any flavor or originality. It was sweet and boring, the pasta gummy. My sister ordered the grilled shrimp over salad - yawn. Nothing was at the very least good, no less special - and we do not care about price, we just want yummy food. I will never eat here again. I only took this opportunity to review because I cannot believe how awful the food was. This is a genuine, grudge free review, as service and all el... read more
Perfect Power Lunches – I love this place. It's a perfect venue for business lunches: the southern Italian fare is very good (albeit not incredible), the service is friendly and the restaurant is always crammed with various captains of industry and media types. I particularly enjoyed the flat bread salad.
Horrible Service!! – Within 10 minutes of being seated at our table, the hostess asked us if we could move. Ive dined any many upscale restaurants and not once was I ever asked to move to another table to accommodate guests. Not only was it rude but completely unprofessional. We politely agreed to move and the hostess offered us a round of drinks on the house (took 20 minutes to arrive). Another 30 minutes had passed and our main course did not arrive. The hostess stopped by and asked if everything is ok, I replied Obviously... read more
Overrated – We went out with a few clients. About 10 of us. 8 of us didn't like it. We felt we didn't get the promised authentic Italian favors. Though the service was good. Really nothing special. They waitresses got "talent".
Buen Appetito – Great food, amazing service...Yummy!! The pasta was al dente and the marinara was great.. Try the delicious crab cakes
So well worth it. – During the snowstorm in Jan 2005 - we walked into Fresco - obviously not dressed appropriately due to the weather conditions and it didn't matter to Mrs. Scotto - her grace and welcoming comments were not what you normally hear/see in NY. We were absolutely delighted with our waiter, the food was phenomenal (try the chicken veal with penne bolognese). Will absolutely go again when we are in town.
Frequently asked questions about Fresco By Scotto
How is Fresco By Scotto rated?
Fresco By Scotto has a 2.3 star rating with 42 reviews.
When is Fresco By Scotto open?
Fresco By Scotto is closed now. It will open on Monday at 9:00 a.m.
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