Scalinatella

201 E 61st St, New York
(212) 207-8280

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Truffle Mushroom Ravioli

Calamari Alla Griglia

Grilled Lamb Chops

Eggplant Parmesan

Swordfish Piccata

Roasted Potatoes

Lobster Linguini

Shrimp Diablo

Tuna Tartare

Tomato Salad

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Scalinatella is one of those rare spots in NYC that still feels like old-school Italian luxury — dimly lit, intimate, and effortlessly charming. The moment you walk down those stairs, you're transported to a different era: white-jacketed servers, a menu recited from memory, and that warm, lived-in elegance that only decades of history can bring.

The food is consistently phenomenal — rich pastas, perfectly cooked seafood, and traditional dishes that...

August 2025

If you want a great meal & you don’t care how much you spend, this is the place to go. They will literally make you anything you want. Unassuming corner sign, restaurant in the basement. Quintessential NYC experience.

June 2025

I don’t say this lightly: this is hands down the best Italian restaurant in New York City. After dining here, every other meal—no matter how well-reviewed or hyped—feels like a shadow in comparison. I tell everyone about the food, the service and the experience. The fish (doesn’t matter what kind) is always going to be incredible, but even something as simple as eggplant parmigiana. Oh my gosh. Are you kidding me?! When they say “we’ll make anything you want” they...

June 2025

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