For someone like me who frequents the New York City theatre district as much as I do, having a restaurant like Scarlatto to return to over and over is a culinary comfort!
Conveniently located on 47th Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue, this Italian eatery cannot be missed with its prominent red sign and awning.
My latest dining experience at Scarlatto was a pre-theatre dinner with my daughter Kelsey. A special "mommy & me" night to see An American in Paris, I knew with all certainty that Italian would be the food of choice for my little girl.
I couldn't have been more thrilled when I realized just how close the Palace Theatre was to Scarlatto and as usual, our meal was "s'wonderful" (a little Gershwin humor).
Conveniently located on 47th Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue, this Italian eatery cannot be missed with its prominent red sign and awning.
My latest dining experience at Scarlatto was a pre-theatre dinner with my daughter Kelsey. A special "mommy & me" night to see An American in Paris, I knew with all certainty that Italian would be the food of choice for my little girl.
I couldn't have been more thrilled when I realized just how close the Palace Theatre was to Scarlatto and as usual, our meal was "s'wonderful" (a little Gershwin humor).
In the theatre, a triple threat is an entertainer who can sing, dance and act. Well, I'd liken Scarlatto to a triple threat in the world of dining... Good food. Good Pricing. Good Service.
Providing these three components, as Scarlatto has done for over a decade, has made it one of my favorite places to eat.
The atmosphere is eclectic with an element of cozy from the welcoming bar to its homey fireplace and rustic brick walls with black and white stills of the movie classic Roman Holiday scattered throughout.
Providing these three components, as Scarlatto has done for over a decade, has made it one of my favorite places to eat.
The atmosphere is eclectic with an element of cozy from the welcoming bar to its homey fireplace and rustic brick walls with black and white stills of the movie classic Roman Holiday scattered throughout.
Our meal was nothing short of delicious. With a menu filled with hearty Italian dishes, that includes pasta, seafood and meat, there is something for all.
This is probably a good time to emphasize the fact that I eat a great deal of Italian food; at a great many Italian restaurants and as someone of Italian descent, I'm very discerning about my Italian food.
But, make no mistake, I was completely gratified with my latest meal at Scarlatto.
To start, we shared the Fried Calamari and Crispy Zucchini. Not the slightest bit greasy and cooked to perfection, this appetizer was just right for two. The zucchini was, as Kelsey put it, more like zucchini chips as they were light and crunchy. Coupled with a Hot Pepper Tomato Sauce, we managed to gobble these down pretty quickly!
This is probably a good time to emphasize the fact that I eat a great deal of Italian food; at a great many Italian restaurants and as someone of Italian descent, I'm very discerning about my Italian food.
But, make no mistake, I was completely gratified with my latest meal at Scarlatto.
To start, we shared the Fried Calamari and Crispy Zucchini. Not the slightest bit greasy and cooked to perfection, this appetizer was just right for two. The zucchini was, as Kelsey put it, more like zucchini chips as they were light and crunchy. Coupled with a Hot Pepper Tomato Sauce, we managed to gobble these down pretty quickly!
Me and My Girl
Our main course took both me and my delightful dinner partner down the Pasta Path. I opted for the Pumpkin Ravioli in a Sage-Butter sauce, whereas my finicky fourth grader chose the more traditional Spaghetti and Tomato Sauce as her entree.
Fried Calamari and Crispy Zucchini with Hot Red Pepper Tomato Sauce
 Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce |  Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage-Butter Sauce |
Where do I begin to talk about these two dishes? (And yes, I took several forkfuls of my daughter's meal). Let me start with the Pumpkin Ravioli. In a word, Amazing!!! These little homemade pasta pillows were so incredible - from the filling of pumpkin and ricotta, which was sweet and savory, to the pasta itself which was cooked to complete perfection. The sage butter sauce was filled with chopped asparagus and crispy sage leaves that was seasoned just right.
This was, by far, the best pumpkin ravioli I have ever tasted! My mouth is watering just thinking about this dish! Moving on to the spaghetti, it was superb! Cooked al dente with an excellent bite, and covered in an exquisitely smooth tasting tomato sauce, I managed to eat more than a tasting.
An all around Yummy meal!!
This was, by far, the best pumpkin ravioli I have ever tasted! My mouth is watering just thinking about this dish! Moving on to the spaghetti, it was superb! Cooked al dente with an excellent bite, and covered in an exquisitely smooth tasting tomato sauce, I managed to eat more than a tasting.
An all around Yummy meal!!
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Our waitress was a doll - attentive and professional and mindful of our timeframe to make a 7:00 show. And as far as Manhattan prices go, this eatery is very reasonably priced!
I only have one regret about my evening and that is, we did not have enough time to have dessert. We were running a bit late from hitting traffic into the city, and therefore, had to forego, what looked like some awesome after dinner sweets.
Till the next time, thanks Scarlatta for another hit meal!!
-Elisa
I only have one regret about my evening and that is, we did not have enough time to have dessert. We were running a bit late from hitting traffic into the city, and therefore, had to forego, what looked like some awesome after dinner sweets.
Till the next time, thanks Scarlatta for another hit meal!!
-Elisa
For Your Reference
Scarlatto Restaurant & Bar
250 West 47th Street
(Between Broadway & 8th Avenue)
New York, NY 10036
212-730-4535
www.scarlattonyc.com
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Scarlatto Restaurant & Bar
250 West 47th Street
(Between Broadway & 8th Avenue)
New York, NY 10036
212-730-4535
www.scarlattonyc.com
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