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Scalinatella

201 E. 61st St., New York, NY 10021 40.76283 -73.965633
at Third Ave. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
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Cuisine: Italian
Price Range:
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Reader Rating:
6.5 out of 10
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Hours

Mon-Sat, noon-3pm and 5pm-11:30pm; Sun, 5pm-10:30pm

Nearby Subway Stops

4, 5, 6 at 59th St.

Prices

$20-$52

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Business Lunch
Delivery
Lunch
Take-Out

Alcohol

Full Bar

Reservations

Required

Delivery Area

57th St. to 65th St., Second Ave. to Madison Ave.

Profile

Scalinatella makes you feel as if you’ve walked into a different world of cozy Italian hospitality. When the waiter asks if you want to start with prosciutto and cheese, say yes. While sipping wine from the huge list and nibbling some of the tangiest Parmigiano found in New York, listen closely to the specials recitation—this virtuoso performance is part of the experience you’ll be paying dearly for later. It’s really hard to go wrong, whether you order off the menu (try the Dover sole) or pick one of the slightly more daring specials. Pastas like linguine alle vongole remind you why you started liking this dish in the first place. — Laura Brounstein

Recommended Dishes

Linguine alle vongole, $28.50; Dover sole, $68.50

6.5

"Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10

66%	Would you go back?
66%	Would you take a date?
16%	Would you take kids?
50%	Would you go on business?
50%	Would you go on a special occasion?

Food:	6.8
Service:	6.5
Décor:	7.0
Value:	6.0

Scalinatella

DO NOT GO TO THIS RESTAURANT!!!

bonesdoc from 35223 | Posted on 12/19/09

Overall Rating: 102 (Not Recommended)


Food:	3
Service:	2

Décor:	2

Value:	1

I agree with all the negative reviews (see Zagat reviews). Restaurant was tight. Waiters were hurried and rude. Hostess actually asked us to move tables after 2nd course was served. Food was way overpriced and mediocre at best. I am happy to pay top dollar for a good meal, wine and service, but we experienced none of these at Scalinatella. There are so many other amazing Italian restaurants in this city, DO NOT EVEN CONSIDER GOING TO THIS RESTAURANT!!!

Scalinatella

One of my utmost favorites!

nolshasit from h2v2m1 | Posted on 3/11/08

Overall Rating: 1010 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	10
Service:	10

Décor:	10

Value:	9

This is definitely one of my favorite restaurants in the city. The ambiance is divine although you are very tightly seated. The food is just fabulous. Some dishes I would suggest would be the farfale all upia or just simply a penne with pink sauce. The wine selection is wide and a knowledgeable someiller can truly assist in your choice for the perfect wine.

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