Fresco by Scotto

Name: Fresco by Scotto
Address: 34 East 52nd st, New York, NY, United States, 10022
Telephone: (212) 935-3434
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

2082 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Fresco by Scotto is a family owned Italian restaurant in New York City. The concept is simple: serve delicious, fresh, seasonably inspired food in a warm atmosphere. Fresco by Scotto Restaurant has been opened since November 1993. It’s well known as the power broker’s lunch and star-filled entertainment industry dinner. Fresco by Scotto is often referred to as the “NBC Commissary”. Fresco by Scotto is owned and operated by the Scotto Family—Marion, Rosanna, Anthony, Jr.and Elaina Scotto.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Lunch
Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 am
Dinner
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 935-3434
Website
http://www.frescobyscotto.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Please Call (212) 935-3434, or find us on Caviar and Door Dash
Private party facilities
FRESCO by Scotto can accommodate private parties of 10 or more.
Private party contact
Manager: (877) 624-1031

Location
34 East 52nd st New York, NY 10022
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Cross street
52nd Street Between Madison and Park Avenues
Parking details
Parking available after 6pm on the street. otherwise private parking lot on 52nd st. Park and Lexington
Public transit
5th Ave Station on E and M line. 51st street station 6 line. 47-50 station B,D,F.
Entertainment
"People watching at it"s best" Zagat
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,082 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

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RoseK
Fort Lauderdale
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fresco is back even better than before!! One of my all time favorites. Have been eating at this family owned restaurant for over 25 years. Celebrated our 45th anniversary last Saturday night
S
Sharig
New York Area
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
A delicious meal in a warm atmosphere with attentive service . Great place for a special meal!
AR
AdrianaR
Houston
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was all delicious!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing food & Service
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the food... and the family!!!!... best Italian restaurant in NYC!!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, great specials, very attentive staff, felt very comfort amidst Covid. Great outdoor dining experience.
JL
JaquiL
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great!
RK
RoseK
Fort Lauderdale
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fresco is my favorite restaurant in NYC. When you eat at Fresco you eat with family. The Scottos are an amazing family who make everyone feel welcome. I missed this wonderful spot for so many months. It was great to be back. Food is superb, service attentive, restaurant is so accommodating outside or inside.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice to see them open again. We had a lovely dinner. They were very grateful for the business.I love the food here
CW
CraigW
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
So great to be back at Fresco! Great experience all around and the staff were exceptional
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and wine!
PS
PatriciaS
New York Area
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the most Fantastic restaurants in NYC.
o
omta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the food and outside dining experience. Only one small issue is, if you are drinking wine, small gnats tend to fly into wine glasses so ask for paper cocktail napkins to cover the glass.
BD
BobbyD
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service and excellent dinner. We were 4 people, and everyone was very pleased with their choices. It felt like we were having dinner at a friend's house. Highly recommended.
NY
NewYorkNY
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently good food with great service. I've been to this restaurant multiple times and it's always good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I cannot overstate the overall excellence of this restaurant. My sister and I celebrated my 60th birthday with a dinner upon arrival to Manhattan. The food was fabulous the attention from the staff outstanding! A special thanks to Mr. Nourescu who made our meal unforgettable. We returned for lunch the next day and were treated to the same service! Unbelievable is my one word review!
v
vinniev
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always fabulous even during these times !
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service are incredible. Highly recommend for a special occasion!
SO
SpotOnReviews
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and service. Outdoor dining at its finest!
PP
PaulP
New England
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Go! Go! Support our family of friends!!
m
marty
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience3
The food was extraordinary. It always is. The wait staff was very attentive. The noise level was a bit high even though the restaurant was less than full given the virus scare. Of course the prices are not for the faint of heart.
c
caty001nj
New York Area
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite places for a business lunch. Conveniently located in midtown!
WH
WilliamH
New York Area
95 reviews
vip
4.0
95 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall4food5service3ambience4
Our wait person -blonde female with an updo hair style was very aloof and cool. Didn’t make us feel very welcome
MG
MariaG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and staff were excellent!! They gave us recommendations and they did not disappoint!!!
R
Regulareater
New York Area
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I always enjoy my visits to Fresco The staff are always amazing the owners are always present which makes such a difference and they are incredibly consistent Often a long standing establishment will rest on their reputation but not Fresco. They work hard everyday Great choice for lunch or dinner
HB
HeidiB
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great seeing Anthony and his adorable parents. Wonderful food and incredible service. A great time was had by al!
DS
DebbieS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2020
overall3food3service4ambience2
While the food was good, the price was incredibly expensive for what we had. $29 for a margarita pizza and $38 for pasta with sausage. In addition my daughter asked for a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon and when we got the bill it was $40 per glass. We were never told the price prior to her choosing her wine.
JS
JeffreyS
Miami
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2020
overall5food4service4ambience4
Fresco never disappoints. It is a bit pricey but worth the money for the quality of the food and the ambiance. A lively NYC scene, generous portions and fun people watching. On my recent visit, the homemade ravioli was definitely homemade.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 3, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, hospitality and food. Perfect business lunch
RK
RobertK
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful. A great New York experience. Atmosphere like the old Four Seasons of years gone by.
BS
BSD101
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food always great!
MB
MoBetter
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always .. a fantastic meal at Fresco by Scotto!!!!
JS
JeffreyS
Detroit
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent in every way
D
Delores
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our first experience, discovered them on The Today Show over the years. Staff was friendly, server was excellent and food was the same. Would definitely go back and recommend1
B
Brooklyndan
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We live in an age of "fast casual" eating and fusion restaurants designed for hipness so places like Fresco too easily get overlooked. It's an elegant but friendly white-tablecloth restaurant devoted to well-executed food and good service. It's a little expensive, but not out of line for Midtown -- and frankly, it costs money for the kind of staffing that makes a comfortable experience possible. Quiet but not hushed, high-quality food but not a bit pretentious, attentive service but well short of fawning. A lovely evening out.
D
Dinny
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall3food3service4ambience4
The Frito Misto , the rack of lamb and the pasta were very good. The branzino was not good. The fish was not fresh.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall2food2service3ambience1
We had a ridiculously overpriced meal at this restaurant. The food was mediocre at best. Our child’s penne noodles with butter was $18 and was literally 17 noodles. Their house wine was $36 a glass. Just outrageous. I don’t mind spending money on a meal but this was excessive in every sense of the word. Unless you enjoy completely wasting your money, I wouldn’t recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Dined at restaurant prior to theater. Food and service were outstanding. The wine selection was extensive however price per glass was unreasonable.
ML
MaryLou
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Elegant, upscale class with a warm welcome from Anthony Scotto himself. Wait service very friendly and make you feel at home!
BR
BREND28
Mexico City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall3food4service3ambience3
Now asignaron una mesa amplia para dos eso me agrado mucho, la atención es buena por parte del mesero, aun que debería sugerir algunas bebidas para comenzar. Deberían remodelar el lugar ya que la fama que tiene no es congruente con su mobiliario. En general bien, la comida es buena.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Fresco by Scotto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 935-3434.

Fresco by Scotto is rated 4.5 stars by 2082 OpenTable diners.

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Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable reservation network.

If you like, we'll notify you by email if this restaurant joins.

Is this your restaurant?

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Takeout

(212) 935-3434

Additional information

Cross street
52nd Street Between Madison and Park Avenues
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Lunch
Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 am
Dinner
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking available after 6pm on the street. otherwise private parking lot on 52nd st. Park and Lexington
Public transit
5th Ave Station on E and M line. 51st street station 6 line. 47-50 station B,D,F.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Entertainment
"People watching at it"s best" Zagat
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.frescobyscotto.com/
Phone number
(212) 935-3434
Catering
Please Call (212) 935-3434, or find us on Caviar and Door Dash
Private party facilities
FRESCO by Scotto can accommodate private parties of 10 or more.
Private party contact
Manager: (877) 624-1031

Fresco by Scotto

Not available on OpenTable

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Menu

What 2,082 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does Fresco by Scotto offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Fresco by Scotto restaurant rated?

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Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

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