In many ways Esca is as good as the four-starred Le Bernardin. If nothing else, it's cheaper, more relaxed and, bonus, also serves Baltali-brand pasta. [Eater 38 Member] 続きを見る
The food is really on point and the staff and feel of the location have an elevated feeling. The tasting menu to go with the courses are the way to go. Fish fish fish!
The shrimp appetizer is heaven..not to mention the amazing blueberry turn over cake with sea salt gelato is so delicious!! A beautiful anniversary treat.
I had the Crudo tasting which was interesting but not impressive. The corn salad with walnuts and goat cheese was a great surprise! Service is excellent.
Come here for a superb pre-theater dinner. Start with the Crudo Tasting followed by the Spaghetti Neri. Or go all out and get the Tasting Menu with the Extra Crudo.
"fresh and varied crudo, pasta like the briny, creamy maccheroni alla chitarra with sea urchin and crabmeat, and main attractions like the salt baked cod "
#8 - IWalked NYC's Top 10 Italian Restaurants. Esca (translated from Italian is “bait") is perfect choice for pre-theatre dinner. Try one of numerous seafood specialties or Southern Italy dishes<LINK> 続きを見る
Wishing we had served our Italian coffee here...How about a partnership @escarestaurant? Molti clienti di NY piacerebbero asseggiare nostro cafe di 1870...e anche buono per il suo negozio :)
Esca, Mario Batali's southern Italian trattoria, serves the freshest seafood dishes, like Zuppa Di Pesce, Branzino Per Due, in New York City's theatre district.
Esca, Mario Batali's southern Italian trattoria, serves the freshest seafood dishes, like Zuppa Di Pesce, Branzino Per Due, in New York City's theatre district. Find more tips at FN Local. 続きを見る
Every fish served is connected directly to a fisherman known by name. The wait staff is knowledgeable and the food lovely. Enjoy the Crudo and Thresher Shark if you can get it. 続きを見る
We asked to move to another table after enduring (for 20 min) noisiest group in whole place-businessman w/ their raunchy "girlfriends"+ our waiter wouldn't ask them to quiet down. Not worth the $$$!
Food & Wine editor Dana Cowin raved to us in her New York Diet about the fior di latte with berries here: “Oh my gosh, it was a beautiful way to end the meal.” 続きを見る
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ESCA– Italian for “bait,” the stuff of temptation and enticement– is a southern Italian trattoria devoted to celebrating the fruits of the sea. Created by James Beard award-winning chef Dave Pasternack and Joe Bastianich in 2000, ESCA is revered for its less-is-more approach to cooking...