My husband made reservations at three restaurants for my birthday and is letting me decide- We've been to Del Posto and really enjoyed it, so I wanted to try something new- I've heard better things about Scarpetta as opposed to Esca. Thoughts?
Thanks so much!
By rhorn17
on Jan 3, 2012 07:20 PM
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For me, Scarpetta is better than Esca.
If you're open to other Italian suggestions, I'd also recommend Marea or Lincoln.
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Esca
402 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036
Scarpetta
355 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10014
Marea
240 Central Park South, New York, NY 10019
Lincoln
142 W 65th St, New York, NY 10023
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Scarpetta.
If you want to try something new, don't go to another Batali restaurant: his food is extremely formulaic.
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Scarpetta
355 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10014
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Hands down Del Posto. Depending how long it's been since you were last there, the menu's likely completely different aside from a few of the signature dishes.
Scarpetta and Esca are both excellent, and of the two I'm probably a bit fonder of the latter, but I'm big on seafood in general so that could be why. I prefer Scarpetta's neighborhood, though. I don't do Midtown much.
That said, it's not like you'll have a BAD meal at any of them.
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Del Posto
85 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10011
Esca
402 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036
Scarpetta
355 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10014
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