Fresco by Scotto 34 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10022
At Fresco by Scotto the dining experience is not just about the food but also the incorporation on hospitality and cordiality. Marion Scotto was up in the front but constantly back and forth between the dining room and the kitchen, keeping everything running smoothly and checking in on diners. The food itself was sensuous and comforting. For appetizers the Duck Meatballs alla Toscana were delicious. The flavorful meatballs sat on a creamy whipped mascarpone and sweet sun dried cherry port wine and veal reduction. Also the Yellowfin Tuna and Avocado Tartare was refreshing. The spicy kick from the horseradish and the crunch from the shaved raw cucumber made the tartare complete. Next is pasta! The Pappardelle with Duck and Wild Mushroom Ragu was outstanding. The dish was very comforting. The Tagliolini with Shrimp "Fra Diavolo" was very tasty. Although it was not very spicy the shrimp was great. The Ravioli Fresco is a special that changes every night. The night I dined it was filled with veal and it was spectacular. Another pasta special that I had was gnocchi with diver sea scallops in a lemon sauce. This dish was very rich and delicious. For the entrees, I tried a special which was short ribs on top of creamy polenta with a barolo sauce. The meat was fork tender, the polenta was perfect, and the barolo sauce just made it all even better. Moving on to dessert, Tuscan Autumn Apple Cake made with chestnut honey and accompanied by a sour cream toffee ice cream. This warm, moist cake was absolute decadence, only to be made greater by the sour cream ice cream. The Bomboloni was amazing. The fresh cinnamon coated donuts dipped in a pumpkin and maple mascarpone dipping sauce was heavenly. The Homemade Tiramisu was exquisite. My heart skips a beat as I reminisce of my spoon diving into the layers of espresso soaked lady finger, vanilla mascarpone cream, and cocoa powder. The dining experience at Fresco by Scotto makes you feel at home, with great food and hospitality.
I definitely recommend Fresco by Scotto to anyone. Check back to Foodie Finders NYC soon for more restaurant reviews in New York City.
-Mike
