Esca
(Now Closed)Seafood Restaurant and Italian Restaurant$$$$
Hell's Kitchen, New York
The experts at Eater and Village Voice recommend this place
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ZenFoodsterSeptember 11, 2017We asked to move to another table after enduring (for 20 min) noisiest group in whole place-businessman w/ their raunchy "girlfriends"+ our waiter wouldn't ask them to quiet down. Not worth the $$$!
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.
Diana FFebruary 24, 2011Tell waiter that you checked into foursquare and get a free glass of champagne at lunch
KellyMarch 24, 2017Okay, and I guess good for the immediate neighborhood, but way over priced for what it is. Food is hit/miss.- ZenFoodsterSeptember 11, 2017Altho' signature crudo & seared scallop entreé were good, most pasta dishes were too salty for my palate. See my tip below re: rude service.
The crudos are fantastic as is the grotto misto. Sometimes you just need to eat fried fish.
Go to the bar and eat with Vic! Knows the menu better than he knows himself!
Carrie KwokJune 8, 2014Do not eat here. There was a mouse on the patio and management claimed that it's a part of "eating in New York City"
Edlin ChoiAugust 7, 2012Hate leaving bad reviews but this has to be one of the worst restaurant experiences I've ever had. Food took an hour+ & not one dish in our table of four was even mediocre. (1 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
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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...
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon
- Noon–2:30 PM
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Tue–Thu
- Noon–2:30 PM
- 4:30 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- Noon–2:30 PM
- 4:30 PM–11:30 PM
- Sun
- 4:30 PM–10:00 PM
(212) 564-7272
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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