Scaletta

Delicious food. Perfect service!!!

This wonderful restaurant has two assets that are really important, especially in New York. (1) Fine professional and friendly waiters, who know and care about their business and, more important than I can say, (2) an environment in which a person can talk with his or her guests, without shouting or straining to hear. The art of conversation, even in a full restaurant, is alive and well at Scaletta.

I have been eating here for years.. They are wonderfully consistent, and know how to create a classic atmosphere of warmth and gracious service. They always have fresh and terrific specials, ( there's something for everyone!) cooked just right, and their dessert cart is not to be missed. They are quite reasonably priced, at par with the neighborhood prices on Columbus and Amsterdam Aves. I have seen TONS of restaurants come and go on the Upper West side, but this remains my all time favorite. If you have family in town, or just want a romantic night out with your honey-bee, this place is tried and true. Unlike fly by night flashy "in crowd" places, here they let you happily enjoy a long dinner with friends, without rushing you out. The clientele crosses all ages from teens to the elegant mature. Recently I sat next table over from Sidney Poitier. I highly recommend this place!

We had our wedding reception at Scaletta's because it was close to the Ladies Pavilion in Central Park where we got married. Thus, although we chose it primarily for it location, we got much, much more. Impeccable and gracious service from the wait staff; sincere attention and fair dealings from Freddie the Maître D’, his brother Omer, the Chef and Omer's daughter Michelle, the events manager; delicious and plentiful food -- from Hors d’oeuvres to main course. And the wedding cake prepared on premises by Dominique the Pastry Chef drew universal raves from our guests! Scaletta's made our special day all the better!

If you're over a hundred years old ... this restaurant is for you. If you love outdated food, service and decor ... this place is for you. If your palette just ain't what it used to be ... 'dis is d'place! If you adore paying through the nose for practically nothing ... go for it!