Upscale Italian spot praised for its lively atmosphere and good bread, though some suggest it may be more popular on social media than for quality.
Scarpetta offers an upscale yet approachable Italian dining experience, known for its lively atmosphere that still allows for good conversation. It's a spot that has been successfully tested even with picky eaters, making it a reliable choice for various occasions. While generally well-regarded, some reviews suggest it may be more style than substance for discerning palates.
Scarpetta is praised for its Italian cuisine, with specific mentions of good bread and olive oil. While many customers recommend it, a few suggest skipping it, with one user implying it might be perceived as salty.
"The restaurant is noted for its good bread and olive oil."
Customers generally have a positive view of the restaurant, with several recommending it for its atmosphere and Italian cuisine, although some suggest it might be more popular on social media than for its quality.
Important Note
Some users suggest skipping Scarpetta, with one mentioning it might be perceived as salty.
"The user is looking for a birthday dinner in NYC for 3 people and is considering Scarpetta as one of the options. They are not familiar with the city's cuisine but want a nice sit-down experience."
Neutral"This user mentioned Scarpetta in the context of good bread and olive oil."
Positive"The commenter asks if someone who dislikes salty food also likes Scarpetta, implying Scarpetta might also be perceived as salty."
Neutral"This user suggests Scarpetta as a suitable option for corporate dinners, noting its location slightly south of Midtown."
Neutral"Scarpetta is positively mentioned as an upscale fine dining spot that isn't overly stuffy, which the commenter likes. However, it might be located too far downtown for the original poster's preferences."
Positive"The commenter advises skipping Scarpetta and several other spots from the OP's list, while recommending L'Artusi or Rezdora for Italian, and listing their top 5 picks."
Negative"Scarpetta is a good option for a business dinner with a lively atmosphere but still allows for good conversation."
Positive"The commenter recommends skipping Scarpetta, Carbone, Bad Roman, and Cervo’s. They also suggest skipping Buddakan, though they have a soft spot for its edamame dumplings."
Negative"The commenter suggests skipping several restaurants including Scarpetta, characterizing them as more popular on Instagram than for their actual quality."
Negative"Scarpetta is an Italian term referring to scraping sauce with bread."
Neutral"Recommended as a place successfully tested with picky family members."
Positive"Recommends Scarpetta for Italian food."
Positive"Scarpetta offers return customer booking priviledges"
Neutral"Some of my favorite places for lunch are Scarpetta"
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