Splendid and delightful. Everything was top notch and delicious. Unbelievable service. The food was amazing and we will definitely be back. Super fun environment with a wide variety of different wines and dishes. Go here.

Fresco By Scotto has such great customer service!! I felt right at home without being at home. The food was delicious, we have the lobster carbonara, the clam linguine, the calamari appetizer and the potato zucchini chips. They were all flavorful. Great ambiance, not too loud and beautifully decorated. I'd absolutely visit there again!

This place is just absolutely beautiful. The moment you turn onto 52nd street from Madison, you are met with the most stunning outdoor seating area. Enter the restaurant and flowers adorn the interior. You are instantly transported into an incredible oasis, and you haven't even taken a bite of anything yet. The service here is outstanding. The staff is uniformed and all are very knowledgeable about the menu and the drinks. There was a special for the evening for every category of the menu and they all sounded incredible, specifically the past dish which sounded very refreshing with zucchini and lemon-white wine sauce. I was so torn and you know your girl loves a special, but I ended up going with another pasta dish and before I can even go into that all these pastas are made in house and fresh. Of course I had to go splitsy with my friend, so I got the lobster carbonara while my friend ordered the prosciutto and pea agnolotti and we let each other try the other's dish. Both were just outstanding. I think I liked the agnolotti a tad more but it was just that good beating out a dish with huge chunks of lobster meat. I almost forgot forgot to tell you how the meal began! We started with black pepper breadsticks and olives to the table followed by the buratta salad. The salad was perfect for two people. The buratta was delish and paired well with the sweet balsamic drizzle and pesto. And then came the pasta... Biscotti and a peppermint tea to close out the meal. Such a great one at that. Looking forward to many more visits here. I have many more pastas to try!

I first went to Fresco by Scotto about 9 years ago to celebrate my dad's birthday. While I hadn't been back since, I remember being impressed with it and always had it as a go-to whenever the opportunity called for lunch or dinner in Midtown. I was planning an early work dinner in Midtown East and after a little brainstorming Fresco seemed like the ideal spot, so off we went. Fresco by Scotto opened in 1993, and is owned by Rosanna Scotto and her family. Rosanna is best known as an anchor on Fox, and the family has a heavy hand in the operations and marketing of the restaurant. As I approached the restaurant, I noticed they did up the outdoors area really nicely - since the weather was nice they had the street-facing doors open with tables spilling onto the sidewalk. Additionally, they had another outdoor area on the street which was likely built during during COVID. They did a great job connecting both seating areas and added a lot of plants to really add to the aesthetic - the curb appeal was lovely. Since it was a little humid, we opted to sit inside where the aesthetics continued. There's a small bar up front and then it gives way to the main dining area. It's a roomy restaurant with somewhat upscale decor - white tablecloths, plush booths, and modest accents which all translated to a comfortable surrounding. The menu isn't too large but has a good selection of Italian dishes - broken up by shareable starters, apps, pastas, and mains. I remembered that one of their signature menu items was potato and zucchini chips topped with gorgonzola, so we decided to start with that. It was delicious - there was a generous helping of cheese, and the flavor seeped really well into chips. For my main, I couldn't resist pasta, and the Rollatini Scotto Style stood out to the me the most. It wasn't chicken or eggplant that was rolled here, rather it was sheets of pasta that held broccoli rabe and sausage. There were two rolls that sat in a red sauce and served with two dollops of ricotta. I enjoyed the dish - all the flavors worked well together, the marinara was tasty, and I appreciated the addition of the ricotta. I would like to have seen more of a broccoli rabe presence, but it was a good dish nonetheless. Service was great; they paced everything very well and timed their check-ins with us perfectly as not to interrupt our conversation too many times. Overall, I really enjoyed my rediscovery of Fresco by Scotto - they serve delicious food in a comfortable atmosphere with excellent service. I would definitely return if given the opportunity.

Well I know I have been know to be a serial reviewer but only because I love the places I frequent and this place is number 1 on the list. We don't get to the city too often anymore but when we have a chance it's either Frescos or Del Frisco's on 6th. We had friends visiting from Istanbul and they wanted to treat so naturally we had to introduce them to the best Italian food, service and ambiance in Manhattan! The place was packed and the energy electric. They had the Bond Signature drink "Vesper" perfectly mixed and shaken. I had 2! Great wine choice for our delicious Lobster Carbonara from where else Russian River Valley. Never disappointed with this NY staple catering to the who's who in NY.

Came here for my Aunt's birthday at the recommendation of my cousin who knows someone who lives near the restaurant. We didn't want an old and stuffy place, but also did not want a place that was so modern that everything was a fusion dish with portions the size of a fingernail and a price point somewhere between Fort Knox and the moon (which is most of Manhattan now). Fresco by Scotto delivered. Portions were generous enough, and yes the price is there, but there is also the option for a generous prix fixe, and the ambiance and service are impeccable. If you have an occasion here, there is an upstairs room that is not as loud as the downstairs, which is lively and fun! So you can choose your adventure on that front. We had a variety of dishes. To start we tried the meatball, which was very good, because the sauce and texture of the meatball was on point. We also had the wedge salad, which is unique in how it is cut and shaped, and has ranch instead of blue cheese, as well as tomato. We also tried the grilled octopus, which was superb, and a special grilled pizza that was surprisingly good as well. For our mains we had dover sole, chicken scarpariello, cacio e' pepe, and the branzino. Everyone was happy. The best ones were the cacio e' pepe and the dover sole. A minor point - the scarpariello comes with chicken sausage rather than pork sausage, because that is the chef's choice. Everything is subjective. I think that's weak and unnecessary, but my cousin liked it, and when I tried the chicken itself, it was perfectly tender and delicious. So, not a criticism, I'm just picking nits on my own preference. Do as you wish! For dessert we had coffee/espresso (they use Illy, which is our favorite), an affogato, and they brought out something special for my Aunt we didn't even ask for. Classy! Thanks for a great time and meal, Fresco. Yelpers, enjoy.

Very... interesting take on Italian dishes. Want to note the portions are HUGE, I was so full by the end of the meal. You should have seen the meatball dish, it was like the size of my head. Caesar salad (3.5/5) - Caesar salad is very unconventional, kind of like a posh version. The lettuce used are big pieces and the sauce is drizzled on rather than mixed. There isn't a whole lot of sauce to "dip", so got a few mouthfuls of just lettuce. I love the Parmesan shavings, it is so light and fluffy and rich and nutty. The croutons are also flavorful and buttery and crunchy. Braised beef papparadelle (3.5/5) - This dish is so rich, perhaps too much. The braised beef sauce is so savory and deep with flavor. They added some breadcrumbs for a crunch and the pasta had a good chew. It was hard to finish the last few bites of the dish because it was so rich. Tiramisu (5/5) - One of my favorite tiramisus I have ever had. The marscapone cheese is so velvety and creamy and delicately rich. The "ladyfingers" are soaked and the espresso and cocoa are a perfect balance of flavors. Tiramisu carried this entire meal!

We have already returned to Fresco but this time we also ordered from the restaurant week menu, which is $60 for 3 courses. They had their famous dishes on it too! We ordered from the restaurant week menu the octopus, branzino and tiramisu. We also ordered off the menu the famous meatballs (which is a must get, so moist and perfectly cooked!), veal parm (which hubby said is one of his favorite!) and sides of broccoli rabe and cauliflower. The service here is really great, the manager Rita remembered us from last week and brought out a candle for our birthday again! So thoughtful! Fresco is our go-to Italian spot, and every time keeps gets better and better!

Absolute perfection, Great place to gathering with a single or a group. Upscale establishment where dress to impress is appropriate to say. Family owned and run by the Scotto family. A staple in NYC .They take service to the next level. Attention to detail at its very best. You are treated like royalty as soon as you walk through the door. Tonight we started with a delicious bottle of Mis Costaser, it was a beautiful red wine, I highly recommend. So light and smooth. The decor and menu is changed for the seasons, keeping it fresh and lively. A DJ arrives in the later evening elevating the buzz of the restaurant to electric. We moved onto Mamma Scotto's meatball, it's a staple on the menu for a good reason. Mamma Scotto's meatballs are legendary and I now have the privilege to say, I'm in the know. Just fabulous with a hint of melted mozzarella hiding in the middle. Next, a little Winter Gem Salad for the table and to follow was the Fritto Misto, a mixed basket of fried shrimp ,octopus and zucchini. Light and crispy it was just perfect. My entree was the Bronzino and it was to die for. Iv never loved fish so much in my life. I enjoy every bit, I wish it was acceptable to lick the plate. Lol Five star service at it's very best. Reservations ahead of time are a must and highly recommended.