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- Duke PerkinsAugust 23, 2015The 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, 2015The 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, 2015I 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, 2010Come 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, 2013Do 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, 2017Amazing food! Perfect service!!! Patricia Diez is the best waitress ever!!! Definitely a place to remember :)
- Lana ChanOctober 16, 2012Try the Crudo flight, daily selection of fresh raw seafood. The sea urchin is fantastic
- Courtney R.April 27, 2013This is legitimately the best gnocchi I have ever had in my entire life. Better than the food I ate in Italy.
- Kirsten PeisselOctober 14, 2015Grilled octopus appetizer, delicious and a satisfying portion for a shared starter.
- Food NetworkJanuary 18, 2011Esca, 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.
- albert suhFebruary 6, 2013Spaghetti with lobster was very salty. The sea urchin crudo was awesome and maccheroni alla chittara was delicious!
- Giulia PratiJuly 3, 2015This place is amazing. The flights of crudo are great and the grilled octopus is glorious.
- Food NetworkAugust 8, 2011Esca, 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, 2013Lunch Crudo tasting is excellent. And the seafood stew is an unbelievable portion of seafood.
- MariannaOctober 17, 2013Share the seasonal pumpkin gnocchi with someone for a fabulous dessert! Better than pie :)
- Bob MorrisonNovember 13, 2011Gotta try the Crudo! Something Specail! And do not overlook the pasta course. Black Bass for two was incredible!
- Jon B.November 27, 2016Did 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, 2011Spaghetti Neri: amazing! Also, I had a pasta special once with tuna meatballs. It was off the hook!
- Scott CrosbyJanuary 6, 2010Every 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, 2012I recommend the Tasting Menu ... what a fabulous array of seafood, paired with fantastic wines.
- Alex HurstJuly 24, 2015Not a lot of upscale dining options in the west 40s. This is always a winner.
- ZenFoodsterSeptember 11, 2017We 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 $$$!
- Adrian NoriegaJuly 6, 2012Ignore the allure of the $16 glass of wine, and get a bottle....The Branzino is amazing!
- Joe BastianichMay 2, 2012Chef Dave Pasternak is known as "the fish whisperer" and his squid ink pasta is a can't miss.
- I could eat here everyday. I'm passionate about seafood and it doesn't get any fresher than it does here.
- Food & WineJanuary 11, 2012Help support Chef Mario Batali’s charity Mario Batali Foundation through FOOD & WINE’s “Chefs Make Change” program! Click to donate
www.foodandwine.com/donate - Shane SteeleApril 29, 2010Branzino is a must. Pasta Chittara with crab and sea urchin is over the top. And don't miss the side of fennel
- John BigbooteJanuary 29, 2014better than average italian seafood. nothing exceptional except the capachino caramel gelato
- jpli18April 22, 2014Awkward 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.