Scarpetta

Name: Scarpetta
Address: 210 W Rittenhouse Sq, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19103
Telephone: (215) 558-4199
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

329 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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The philosophy of Scarpetta’s kitchen is to create bold flavors by amplifying the essence of seasonal ingredients. The signature pastas are made in-house daily and are paired with the highest quality, locally sourced ingredients. The understated-yet-elegant approach to design creates an environment that is simultaneously stylish, welcoming, and inspiring.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 11, 2023

7:00 PM

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 558-4199
Website
https://www.scarpettarestaurants.com/location/scarpetta-philadelphia/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Michael Loughlin

Location
210 W Rittenhouse Sq, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Neighborhood
Rittenhouse Square
Cross street
19th and Walnut
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Short Rib Risotto$21.00
farro, seasonal vegetables, grana padano
Butternut Squash Soup$16.00
pancetta & green apple
Braised Octopus$23.00
artichoke, marble potato, guazzetto, charred scallion vinaigrette
Hamachi$22.00
olio di zenzero & pickled red onion
Braised Beets$22.00
whipped ricotta & candied pistachio
Scallop Crudo$21.00
pea puree, truffle, aleppo, chive
Creamy Polenta$18.00
fricassée of truffled mushrooms
Artisan Salad$16.00
shallot vinaigrette & bayley hazen
Burrata e Porchetta di Testa$27.00
kabocha squash, pickled mustard seed, aged balsamic
Arugula Salad$17.00
black mission fig, bosc pear, candied walnut, goat cheese, cider vinaigrette

Pesce

Black Bass$39.00
porcini brodetto, tiger shrimp, fregola, baby fennel
Seared Scallops$36.00
spaghetti squash, lemon butter sauce
Branzino$36.00
rosemary braised lentils, broccoli rabe, endive

Paste

all pastas are handmade in house

Basil Gnocchi$38.00
jumbo lump crab & preserved lemon
Tagliatelle Bolognese$27.00
veal, beef, pork
Spaghetti$25.00
tomato and basil
Short Rib and Bone Marrow Agnolotti$31.00
horseradish, garlic chips, grana padano
Duck and Foie Gras Ravioli$32.00
marsala reduction
Lobster Tagliolini Nero$38.00
lobster, tomatoes, spicy basil breadcrumbs
Spinach Bigoli$25.00
garlic and herbs
Rosemary Cavatelli$32.00
littleneck clams, clam jus, pancetta
Gnocchi Quattro Formaggi$25.00
grana padano, taleggio, pecorino, fontina

Carne

Market Steak
asparagus, fingerling potatoes, king trumpet mushrooms, beef jus
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Half Roasted Amish Chicken$35.00
brussel sprouts, butternut squash, chicken jus
Dry Aged Duck Breast$43.00
romesco, baby vegetables, plum mostarda, duck jus

Sides

Fingerling Potatoes$14.00
preserved truffle, potato puree
Brussel Sprouts$18.00
green apple, pistachio relish, taleggio foam
Rosemary Braised Lentils$16.00
broccoli rabe

What 329 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Philadelphia
Great for scenic views

329 Reviews

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AmyS
Philadelphia
55 reviews
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is always an exceptional time when choosing this restaurant! Excellent service, food and atmosphere! Celebrated our first anniversary and they met every expectation!
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
11 reviews
vip
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Terrible experience at one of my favorite brands. The service was so very slow. No ambience and I will never return to the philthadelphia location. Ever. Never. The drinks took >20 min every time and when my spaghetti was sooo overly spicy it took another 25 min to bring it out. Ugh. Everyone wanted to leave by then. I was embarrassed for having made the reservation and recommend to my friends . Stick to manhattan
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SAB1
Miami
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was great. Service was a little slow and the restaurant was unaccommodating. Would not split the bill more than 3 ways.there were 5 of us. Have us the wrong food and then it took another 30 min to get our meal. The food was excellent. Nice ambience. Maybe it was an off night.
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Urbane1
West Palm Beach
70 reviews
vip
3.0
70 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The food was mostly good (not great) except for one dish which was mostly inedible. When brought to the waiter's attention, he said he'd let the next diners know of my feedback. No apology or further inquiry. Also, for such a lovely hotel, the room should be more attractive.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I thought the food was not worth the price at all. Servings were extremely small for the price & was not even good. I could recall a lot of other restaurants that I’ve been to with much better food. Service was fantastic though Sal was very accommodating. Would never come back here again tho
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Judith49
Philadelphia
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was spectacular. Wished they had a jazz piano bar downstairs for after dinner drinks.
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outandabout
Philadelphia
333 reviews
vip
4.0
333 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I joined there last week and was struck by a couple things. The most obvious was the restaurant for high peak time on a Saturday evening was noticeably empty. The prime tables along the window overlooking Rittenhouse square we're barely filled and I will get to a reason why. I was just disappointed in the brevity of the main courses there were three fish dishes and three meats and that was it. I had an appetizer hashimi which was good and a pasta. The original pasta I wanted was a ravioli stuffed with foie gras and duck. I was informed that they were out of this and mentioned since this was a regular item on the menu the chef knowing this should take the appropriate action going forward. He said all the waiters agreed. I mentioned I thought it was curious they could be out of this when they were not that many people in the restaurant the first place. I ended up with the pasta of short ribs and it was okay but nothing outstanding. The reviews of the place have noted that the quality seems to have gone down and I think that's a reason why it is not nearly as filled as it was in the past. The food is good but nothing that really is outstanding.
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lmhoch
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was not great. Salty & not memorable. Service was fair.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
It was okay. Nothing special. Salad had to be sent back as I asked for dressing on the side. Kind of expensive for run-of-the-mill Italian food. Portion rather skimpy for the pasta with lobster dish.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
291 reviews
vip
5.0
291 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our visit to Scarpetta was wonderful as usual - the food is always good and this time the device was particularly good.
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DeniseP
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Was excited to go to this restaurant when we went for a weekend in Philly. I had been to the one in New York and it was excellent. The space itself was cold when we checked in for our reservation the girl at the desk said, let me see if your table is ready. 10 minutes later, she came back and let us upstairs through an elevator to half empty dining room. Can’t imagine that our table would not have been ready menu very limited choices. I had to fight to get the pasta that I wanted when the waiter said that a change was not possible given the prices, I would think they would be a little bit more accommodating. The food was Soso definitely edible definitely not large portions. Everything about the restaurant was Soso nothing special, except for the prices I would not go back there are too many other great restaurants in Philly.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved it! Our server and meal were both amazing.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had an exceptional dining experience. The staff greeted me warmly and seated me at a cozy table by the window. The ambiance was delightful, with soft lighting and tasteful decor. The menu offered a wide variety of dishes, and the server was knowledgeable and attentive, helping me choose the perfect meal. Once my food arrived, it exceeded my expectations. The presentation was beautiful, and the flavors were exquisite. The ingredients were fresh, and each bite was a burst of culinary delight. Throughout the meal, the server periodically checked on me, ensuring my satisfaction. What truly made the experience outstanding was the attention to detail. The restaurant had thoughtfully catered to dietary restrictions, offering vegetarian and gluten-free options. The service was prompt, and the staff was courteous and accommodating. The combination of delicious food, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere made it a truly outstanding dining experience.
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LHP21613
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful prix fixe menu for Restaurant Week. Food was delicious, great cocktail menu and limited but well-curated wine list. Service was exceptional. The restaurant managed to get overbooked for Saturday night but handled it well - they called us and apologized and offered us a reserved table in the bar, which worked just fine. We will be back.
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KeishaT
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The meal was wonderful, in particular the roasted chicken and the armed sea salt gelato.
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sublimeX4me
Philadelphia
165 reviews
vip
5.0
165 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious and the service was spot on. We will return
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CatMD
Naples
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and drinks! Would go back in a second. Had the Branzino - delectable
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eateruws
New York Area
86 reviews
vip
5.0
86 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service and food. They went out of their way to help find dishes that could accommodate my allium allergy. The pastas are to die for. Excellent evening- highly recommended
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff went above and beyond to make my boyfriend’s birthday extra special, didn’t have to pay extra and they brought him a beautifully decorated dessert that said happy birthday. Food was absolutely delicious, drinks were amazing. Great views of rittenhouse
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StephanieP
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Somehow the restaurant knew it was our birthdays (we hadn’t noted that on our reservation) and they surprised us with a festively decorated dessert! Great Service!!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
291 reviews
vip
5.0
291 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Scarpetta is a wonderful place with a great view of Rittenhouse Square and great service - the food is generally excellent but this time the lobster dish was quite sparse on lobster and the pasta a little too al dente.
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TO1221
Philadelphia
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful views, exceptional service, and top notch food. Can’t wait to return!!
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BanjoTom
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
They turned us away bc they lost power :/ More professional operations recommended
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Scarpetta is our absolute favorite! From the food to the service - everything is just excellent. We feel so welcome every time we come and always enjoy everything we order. Will definitely return soon!
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roadwarrior
Philadelphia
74 reviews
vip
5.0
74 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, a beautiful meal at Scarpetta. We particularly enjoyed the freshness of the pasta dish. Our server, Sal was fantastic. Highly recommend.
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Drew58
New York Area
71 reviews
vip
5.0
71 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at Scarpetta - Food, service and Drinks were fabulous!! Definitely recommend Scarpetta!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our second visit, and it was even better than the first. Excellent food, wonderful service. Can’t wait to return.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overall OK experience. They messed up one of our appetizer orders and it did take them a few minutes to correct. I found at times it was hard to track down staff especially to get our check. They were definitely busy but seem to need a bit more staff.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great birthday dinner with friends! Our servers had great energy and made my experience that much better! Can’t wait to come for a date night!
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DessertFirst
Philadelphia
286 reviews
vip
4.0
286 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Short rib risotto was very good. Lobster tagliolini equally as good and would recommend if you like lobster.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Attitude of hostess and help was poor. Took 40 minutes to get dessert and it was only ice cream and sorbet. Food and ambiance were very good. Also good value.
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thegangof4
New York Area
115 reviews
vip
5.0
115 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The view of Rittenhouse Square from our table was beautiful. The food and service were top rate.
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OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Even though it was a bit slow receiving our apps and entree, JP and his staff were excellent as was the food!
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Sofia
Charleston
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience! The food was delicious. The cocktail menu had something for everyone. Service was top tier.
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TamarB
Cleveland
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best restaurants I have ever been. The food was amazing, prices were great, their espresso desert was out of this world. All hand made pasta with amazing sauces. Highly recommend.
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RichardW
New York Area
98 reviews
vip
4.0
98 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food and service were very good. Only problem was the glass of wine I ordered came 25 minutes later after I had finished my main dish. However, the captain took it off the bill. It was full and too noisy for our taste. However, all the food everyone ordered was excellent.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
53 reviews
vip
1.0
53 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The service was non existent. The entree arrived cold. The side dish was also cold. The server never came back to check on us. After someone finally came over we ordered dessert and coffee. Coffee arrived 15 minutes after dessert. Not worth the $$$
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Jody
Philadelphia
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was delicious. Service was extremely slow and no attentive
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Tracy
Philadelphia
68 reviews
vip
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved our server & the food was outstanding. Everyone had something different & we all loved !
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CraigB
Greater Boston
86 reviews
vip
5.0
86 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was very attentive and helpful. Each of our meals were excellent
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Scarpetta offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 558-4199.

Scarpetta is rated 4.3 stars by 329 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 11, 2023

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

210 W Rittenhouse Sq, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
19th and Walnut
Neighborhood
Rittenhouse Square
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Michael Loughlin
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.scarpettarestaurants.com/location/scarpetta-philadelphia/
Phone number
(215) 558-4199

Scarpetta

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Primi Piatti

Short Rib Risotto$21.00

Butternut Squash Soup$16.00

Braised Octopus$23.00

Hamachi$22.00

Braised Beets$22.00

Scallop Crudo$21.00

Creamy Polenta$18.00

Artisan Salad$16.00

Burrata e Porchetta di Testa$27.00

Arugula Salad$17.00

Pesce

Black Bass$39.00

Seared Scallops$36.00

Branzino$36.00

Paste

Basil Gnocchi$38.00

Tagliatelle Bolognese$27.00

Spaghetti$25.00

Short Rib and Bone Marrow Agnolotti$31.00

Duck and Foie Gras Ravioli$32.00

Lobster Tagliolini Nero$38.00

Spinach Bigoli$25.00

Rosemary Cavatelli$32.00

Gnocchi Quattro Formaggi$25.00

Carne

Market Steak

Half Roasted Amish Chicken$35.00

Dry Aged Duck Breast$43.00

Sides

Fingerling Potatoes$14.00

Brussel Sprouts$18.00

Rosemary Braised Lentils$16.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

Does Scarpetta offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Scarpetta restaurant rated?

Is Scarpetta currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information