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Esca

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Seafood Restaurant and Italian Restaurant$$$$

Hell's Kitchen, New York

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Esca

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EaterSeptember 18, 2010
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] Read more
Duke PerkinsAugust 23, 2015
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!
Mansha HiraSeptember 7, 2015
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.
Duarte EspindolaSeptember 30, 2015
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.
The Corcoran GroupOctober 26, 2010
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.
Alice EunjinApril 28, 2015
"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 "
John SchwartzDecember 5, 2013
Do not miss this for lunch -- even the bread is amazing. The chitarra is superb and we had perhaps the best fatty toro ceviche ever.
IWalked Audio ToursSeptember 24, 2011
#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> Read more
Estefanía GonzálezFebruary 23, 2017
Amazing food! Perfect service!!! Patricia Diez is the best waitress ever!!! Definitely a place to remember :)
Lana ChanOctober 16, 2012
Try the Crudo flight, daily selection of fresh raw seafood. The sea urchin is fantastic
Courtney R.April 27, 2013
This is legitimately the best gnocchi I have ever had in my entire life. Better than the food I ate in Italy.
Kirsten PeisselOctober 14, 2015
Grilled octopus appetizer, delicious and a satisfying portion for a shared starter.
Food NetworkJanuary 18, 2011
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.
JD MaloneSeptember 10, 2017
Save room for desert! Great service and food is always fresh tasting.
albert suhFebruary 6, 2013
Spaghetti with lobster was very salty. The sea urchin crudo was awesome and maccheroni alla chittara was delicious!
Giulia PratiJuly 3, 2015
This place is amazing. The flights of crudo are great and the grilled octopus is glorious.
Food NetworkAugust 8, 2011
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. Read more
Christopher HNovember 27, 2013
Lunch Crudo tasting is excellent. And the seafood stew is an unbelievable portion of seafood.
MariannaOctober 17, 2013
Share the seasonal pumpkin gnocchi with someone for a fabulous dessert! Better than pie :)
Maurio FioreAugust 15, 2014
Awesome crudo but schedule a few hours for this lunch, it takes a while.
Bob MorrisonNovember 13, 2011
Gotta try the Crudo! Something Specail! And do not overlook the pasta course. Black Bass for two was incredible!
Jon B.November 27, 2016
Did the tasting menu. Two of the courses unfortunately lacked the sort of depth of flavors that I have come to expect from a top restaurant
@JaumePrimeroAugust 13, 2011
Spaghetti Neri: amazing! Also, I had a pasta special once with tuna meatballs. It was off the hook!
Glory KadiganMarch 4, 2016
Crudo salmon wine - excellent
Tony RNovember 9, 2014
Really loved the Skate. Excellent wine selection s and recommendations too..
Scott CrosbyJanuary 6, 2010
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. Read more
Joanne MillsJanuary 14, 2012
I recommend the Tasting Menu ... what a fabulous array of seafood, paired with fantastic wines.
emeFebruary 4, 2015
Go for the linguine and clams. Atmosphere too casual/relaxed for me.
Alex HurstJuly 24, 2015
Not a lot of upscale dining options in the west 40s. This is always a winner.
ZenFoodsterSeptember 11, 2017
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 $$$!
Chris MaliwatDecember 15, 2016
Gnocchi - Grubstreet's #12 NYC dumpling
Adrian NoriegaJuly 6, 2012
Ignore the allure of the $16 glass of wine, and get a bottle....The Branzino is amazing!
Eric WaltonJuly 5, 2013
Very solid menu. The burrata with caviar is fantastic.
Mitchell PressmanJuly 3, 2013
Crudo, and trust your server to recommend the best choice.
MelissaAugust 7, 2017
Gnocchi (Sheepsmilk with buffalo mozzarella, tomato)
Village VoiceDecember 12, 2013
Look out for whole fish specials; you'll never be disappointed.
Joe BastianichMay 2, 2012
Chef Dave Pasternak is known as "the fish whisperer" and his squid ink pasta is a can't miss.
peter dunnAugust 13, 2016
The sashimi like opening dish of 3 or 4
nymagJuly 2, 2010
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.” Read more
8PM ReservationMarch 4, 2012
Been here 5+ times
I could eat here everyday. I'm passionate about seafood and it doesn't get any fresher than it does here.
Brynn ShepherdOctober 2, 2012
Expensive but crazy delicious seafood. Great for special occasions.
Food & WineJanuary 11, 2012
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Maritza SpitlerSeptember 28, 2014
Great service, nice wines, amazing Bronzinie
Will ArnoneFebruary 25, 2015
Mezza luna. Dark chocolate cake. Wonderful service.
JoanieJanuary 26, 2013
The crudo double flight features really unique looking and tasting items.
Shane SteeleApril 29, 2010
Branzino is a must. Pasta Chittara with crab and sea urchin is over the top. And don't miss the side of fennel
Serious EatsMarch 5, 2013
This is our go-to place for seafood.
John BigbooteJanuary 29, 2014
better than average italian seafood. nothing exceptional except the capachino caramel gelato
8PM ReservationJuly 12, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Hands down the one of the best crudo in the city.
jpli18April 22, 2014
Awkward service for a mediocre dinner. Can't say that I've been sat between two senior tables before. The crudo was the best part; then it went downhill.

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