418 Sixth Avenue (Between
8th & 9th Streets) New York, NY 10011. Tel: (212) 473 0555
Fax: (212) 473 2826
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La Scatolina is an epicurean treasure in the heart of Greenwich Village. Enjoy exquisite Italian food and wine in the enchanting candlelit dining room, reminiscent of an old Tucsan farmhouse.
Guests are delighted and satiated by the cuisine at La Scatolina. One of New York’s youngest and most passionate chefs, John Botticchio creates unique and traditional Italian fare with a pastoral elegance. His homemade foccaccia, pastas, gnocchi, and desserts are pure pleasure, such as the pumpkin gnocchi with butternut squash, brown butter and fresh sage. Whether you desire a robust dish like the red-wine braised lamb shank in a savory mushroom merlot gravy, or succulent seafood like the Chilean seabass, everyone finds something enticing on the menu
A list of award-winning Italian wines compliments the delectable food. The wine enthusiast and novice alike can appreciate the versatile selection, and tasting flights allow guests to experience an array of Italian vintages.
A beautiful dining room with exposed brick and wood beams, the copper-top bar and cozy lounge, and an endearing staff, create a romantic and serene atmosphere at La Scatolina. The 150 year-old plank floors and soft lighting hidden somewhere in the grapevines gives one the sense that they’ve left Manhattan and entered a lodge in the Italian Alps.
The ambiance is enriched by the knowledgeable and relaxed yet attentive service at La Scatolina. Like muses of their trade servers allure guests with the chef’s nightly specials and make it easy to stay and indulge in the chocolate soufflé, made decadent with a glass of dessert wine or port.
A fabulous find for fine Italian food and wine in a charming ambiance, La Scatolina enchants old friends and new visitors alike. Whether you desire a romantic candlelit dinner for two, or are planning a larger gathering, La Scatolina feels inviting.
“Two Stars”, New York Post. “La Scatolina astounds Greenwich Village”, New York Resident.
