Fresco by Scotto

34 E 52nd St, New York
(212) 935-3434

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Customers' Favorites

Fresco's Famous Grilled Pizza Margherita
Grilled Scallops and Octopus
Creamy Ricotta Cheese Cake
Beef Meatball Alla Toscana
Special Vodka Garganelli
Soft Shell Crab Diavolo
Manilla Clam Linguine
Pappardelle Bolognese
Pan-Seared Branzino
Lobster Carbonara

Menu

Featured items
Rigatoni Bolognese
hearty veal and chicken ragu, Parmigiano Reggiano
Pizza Margherita
grilled, tomato sauce, basil, Bel Paese, Pecorino Romano
Tagliolini Crab Fra Diavolo
fresh jumbo lump crab meat, spicy tomato shellfish sauce
Pici with Meatball
chitarra with all beef meatball, provolone, tomato basil sauce, whipped ricotta
Dover Sole
hazelnuts, garlic spinach, cherry tomato
Banana Pudding
caramel sauce, banana cream, sliced bananas, vanilla wafers, chocolate chips, whipped cream
Bomboloni
made to order sugar coated donuts with caramel sauce and vanilla cream dipping sauces
Mixed Berries
seasonal selection
Homemade Tiramisu
lady fingers dipped in espresso coffee, vanilla mascarpone cream, dusted with powdered cocoa
Half Chicken Scarpariello
peppers, onions, spicy chicken sausage

FOR THE TABLE
Pizza Margherita
grilled, tomato sauce, basil, Bel Paese, Pecorino Romano
Potato & Zucchini Chips
baked potato and zucchini chips tossed with gorgonzola cheese
Truffle Arancini
4 cheese & parmigiana-pepper aioli
Meat & Cheese Antipasto Small
Chef's selection of imported meats and cheeses
Dips for 3
Crispy Piadina bread and Herb & Vegetable Focaccia with cannellini bean, chickpea alla Fresco, cod puree dips
Fritto Misto
shrimp, calamari, baby octopus, zucchini, lemon, marinara
Dips for 2
Crispy Piadina bread and Herb & Vegetable Focaccia with (choice of 2 dips) cannellini bean, chickpea alla Fresco, or cod puree
Meat & Cheese Antipasto Large
Chef's selection of imported meats and cheeses

APPS
Mama Scotto's Meatball alla Toscana
provolone, tomato basil sauce, whipped ricotta
Eggplant & Zucchini Parmigiana
ricotta, homemade mozzarella, tomato sauce
Whole Milk Burrata
pumpkin seed pesto, pomegranate, crostini
Salmon Tartare
cucumber, avocado, Calabrian chili vinaigrette, semolina crostini
Grilled Caesar Salad
romaine, preserved lemon, smoked dressing, Parmigiano Reggiano, herbed croutons
Heirloom Beet "Carpaccio"
hazelnut, blackberry, goat cheese
Autumn Gem Salad
shaved artichoke, cremini mushroom, pecorino

PASTA
Rigatoni Bolognese
hearty veal and chicken ragu, Parmigiano Reggiano
Tagliolini Crab Fra Diavolo
fresh jumbo lump crab meat, spicy tomato shellfish sauce
Pici with Meatball
chitarra with all beef meatball, provolone, tomato basil sauce, whipped ricotta
Manilla Clam Linguine
garlic, parsley, white wine, oven roasted Roma tomato
Pici Pepe
three pepper blend, pecorino
Pappardelle Beef
mushroom & beef ragu, truffle oil, gremolata
Jumbo Baked Shells
sausage, spinach, ricotta, tomato sauce, cheese gratin

ENTREES
Branzino
arugula, quinoa, roasted Roma tomato
Faroe Island Salmon
farro, escarole, saffron fennel, celery-apple purée
Seared Sea Scallops
saffron cannellini beans, zucchini, spicy sausage, gremolata, cauliflower puree
Cauliflower Parmigiana
mozzarella, tomato ragu, basil
Veal Chop
bone-in, mushroom marsala sauce
Half Chicken Scarpariello
peppers, onions, spicy chicken sausage
Dover Sole
hazelnuts, garlic spinach, cherry tomato
Grilled Pork Chop
roasted peppers, onions, broccoli rabe
Braised Short Rib Saltimbocca
prosciutto-wrapped, spinach, polenta, truffle-barolo jus

SIDES
Tuscan Fries
Garlic Spinach
Roasted Cauliflower
Burnt Broccoli
Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
Whipped Potatoes Au Gratin

DESSERT
Bomboloni
made to order sugar coated donuts with caramel sauce and vanilla cream dipping sauces
Mixed Berries
seasonal selection
Biscotti
pistachio, powdered sugar
Creamy Ricotta Cheesecake
light ricotta torte, fresh whipped cream
Homemade Tiramisu
lady fingers dipped in espresso coffee, vanilla mascarpone cream, dusted with powdered cocoa
Banana Pudding
caramel sauce, banana cream, sliced bananas, vanilla wafers, chocolate chips, whipped cream
Half Baked Cookie
chocolate chip, baked to order, served with vanilla gelato
Warm Apple Caramel Crisp
struesel topping, vanilla gelato, caramel sauce

Featured items
Rigatoni Bolognese
hearty veal and chicken ragu, Parmigiano Reggiano
Fresco Lobster Cobb
endive, gem lettuce, avocado, heirloom tomato, haricot vert, gorgonzola, crispy bacon, champagne vinaigrette
Pizza Margherita
grilled, tomato sauce, basil, Bel Paese, Pecorino Romano
Tagliolini Crab Fra Diavolo
fresh jumbo lump crab meat, spicy tomato shellfish sauce
Tuscan Fries
Mixed Berries
seasonal selection
Pici with Meatball
chitarra with all beef meatball, provolone, tomato basil sauce, whipped ricotta
Garlic Spinach
Homemade Tiramisu
lady fingers dipped in espresso coffee, vanilla mascarpone cream, dusted with powdered cocoa
Banana Pudding
caramel sauce, banana cream, sliced bananas, vanilla wafers, chocolate chips, whipped cream

FOR THE TABLE
Potato & Zucchini Chips
baked potato and zucchini chips tossed with gorgonzola cheese
Pizza Margherita
grilled, tomato sauce, basil, Bel Paese, Pecorino Romano
Meat & Cheese Antipasto Small
Chef's selection of imported meats and cheeses
Meat & Cheese Antipasto Large
Chef's selection of imported meats and cheeses
Dips for 2
Crispy Piadina bread and Herb & Vegetable Focaccia with (choice of 2 dips) cannellini bean, chickpea alla Fresco, or cod puree
Dips for 3
Crispy Piadina bread and Herb & Vegetable Focaccia with cannellini bean, chickpea alla Fresco, cod puree dips
Fritto Misto
shrimp, calamari, baby octopus, zucchini, lemon, marinara

APPS
Grilled Caesar Salad
romaine, preserved lemon, smoked dressing, Parmigiano Reggiano, herbed croutons
Salmon Tartare
cucumber, avocado, Calabrian chili vinaigrette, semolina crostini
Eggplant & Zucchini Parmigiana
ricotta, homemade mozzarella, tomato sauce
Whole Milk Burrata
pumpkin seed pesto, pomegranate, crostini
Mama Scotto's Meatball alla Toscana
provolone, tomato basil sauce, whipped ricotta
Heirloom Beet "Carpaccio"
hazelnut, blackberry, goat cheese
Autumn Gem Salad
shaved artichoke, cremini mushroom, pecorino

PASTA
Rigatoni Bolognese
hearty veal and chicken ragu, Parmigiano Reggiano
Manilla Clam Linguine
garlic, parsley, white wine, oven roasted Roma tomato
Orecchiette, Sausage & Broccoli Rabe
pork sausage, pesto, gremolata
Tagliolini Crab Fra Diavolo
fresh jumbo lump crab meat, spicy tomato shellfish sauce
Pici with Meatball
chitarra with all beef meatball, provolone, tomato basil sauce, whipped ricotta
Larry's Lemon Capellini
zucchini, squash, preserved lemon, Parmigiano Reggiano

ENTREES
Fresco Lobster Cobb
endive, gem lettuce, avocado, heirloom tomato, haricot vert, gorgonzola, crispy bacon, champagne vinaigrette
Chicken Piccata
thin medallions, whipped potatoes, spinach
Dover Sole
hazelnuts, garlic spinach, cherry tomato
Faroe Island Salmon
farro, escarole, saffron fennel, celery-apple purée
Fresco's Burger Americano
two smashed signature blend patties, American cheese, caramelized onion, lettuce pickles, Fresco's special sauce, french fries
Steak Caesar
preserved lemon, smoked dressing, Parmigiano Reggiano, herbed croutons
Cauliflower Parmigiana
mozzarella, tomato ragu, basil
Grilled Pork Chop
roasted peppers, onions, broccoli rabe
Veal Milanese

SIDES
Roasted Cauliflower
Garlic Spinach
Rabe
Burnt Broccoli
Tuscan Fries
Whipped Potatoes Au Gratin

DESSERT
Creamy Ricotta Cheesecake
light ricotta torte, fresh whipped cream
Homemade Tiramisu
lady fingers dipped in espresso coffee, vanilla mascarpone cream, dusted with powdered cocoa
Banana Pudding
caramel sauce, banana cream, sliced bananas, vanilla wafers, chocolate chips, whipped cream
Half Baked Cookie
chocolate chip, baked to order, served with vanilla gelato
Biscotti
pistachio, powdered sugar
Mixed Berries
seasonal selection
Warm Apple Caramel Crisp
struesel topping, vanilla gelato, caramel sauce

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Recent Reviews

Genuinely don’t know how this isn’t rated a perfect 5/5 on Google. Everything is perfect. The ambiance? Amazing. The service? Impeccable. The food? Hands down some of the best in NYC.

Meatball was incredible. Bolognese pasta might have been the best I’ve ever had. Best Dover sole in Manhattan. Wait staff was attentive but not annoying. Everything was perfect. Can’t recommend this place highly enough. A must-try for anyone visiting & my go-to spot...
July 2025
I want to start by saying this is a well-decorated, lively restaurant with a vibrant atmosphere. It tends to be quite busy, and I've came here twice so far. While the experience was decent, the food is definitely overpriced, with entrées ranging from $40 to $80 each. The menu also changes seasonally.

Here's what I've tried:
- Truffle Arancini: I would skip this dish--four large, fried cheese balls that are overly heavy and bland.

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June 2025
Great Friends helped make this a great night but this place could do that on their own. The options, food, and service are all exceptional. The staff patiently waited for us to close down the restaurant.
Wheelchair accessible but bathrooms upstairs.
May 2025

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Fresco by Scotto

34 E 52nd St, New York, NY 10022
(212) 935-3434