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Scalini Fedeli - New York

4.8 481 reviews Closed 165 Duane St, New York, NY 10013, United States

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Scalini Fedeli is an Italian restaurant located at 165 Duane St in New York City's Tribeca neighborhood. The menu showcases a range of traditional and contemporary Italian dishes, with a focus on fresh, handmade pasta and carefully crafted flavors. Signature offerings include hand-made stracci pasta with sausage and porcini mushrooms, butternut squash ravioli, and a truffle-crusted Arctic char. The restaurant also features notable starters such as smoked salmon with lemon-chive crema and zucchini Milanese. For dessert, guests can choose from an array of chocolate-based options, including a warm flourless chocolate cake with pistachio gelato and a chocolate-raspberry-caramel tart. The atmosphere combines a cozy yet refined setting, suitable for both casual dinners and special occasions. Scalini Fedeli also offers a selection of sorbetti and gelati, alongside Italian classics like linguini carbonara and foie gras dishes. The pairing of traditional recipes with seasonal ingredients provides a versatile dining experience rooted in Italian culinary tradition with subtle modern influences.

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Amenities & More

Service options

  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Dining options

  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Groups
Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Scalini Fedeli - New York before visiting.

Reviews for Scalini Fedeli - New York

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481 reviews
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Review highlights

Based on 481 reviews

Scalini Fedeli is consistently praised for its elegant yet cozy ambiance, making it a favored destination for special occasions and intimate dinners. Reviewers frequently highlight the restaurant’s expertly crafted Italian dishes, with particular acclaim for truffle-infused offerings like risotto and ravioli. The fixed-price menu and chef’s tasting options provide a balanced variety that appeals to diverse palates, though some dishes receive mixed feedback regarding seasoning and moisture levels. Portions are generally considered generous and thoughtfully presented, complementing the rich flavors. Service is noted as attentive and professional, enhancing the overall dining experience. While a few critiques suggest minor improvements in dish execution, the collective sentiment portrays Scalini Fedeli as a sophisticated Italian eatery delivering high-quality food and a refined dining atmosphere suitable for both casual and celebratory meals.

Profair BS
Jul 10, 2025

Scalini Fedeli delivers top-notch Italian cuisine with elegant ambiance and flawless service. The truffle risotto is outstanding, and every dish feels thoughtfully crafted. Perfect for a special night out.

Toby Williams
May 29, 2025

The food and service at this restaurant was excellent. The menu is a 3 course fixed price or you can order Chef’s tasting menu. We went with the 3 course. There were also numerous two-bite tastings compliments of the chef. My guest had pappadelle veal and pork ragu with a hint of orange as first course and pistachio encrusted lamb chops as the entree and I had the Ecuadorian shrimp and lobster tail as first course and filet of sole Franchese as entree. Delicious! For desert I had the chocolate raspberry caramel tart and my guest had panino pistachio hazelnut caramel wafers layered with hazelnut gelato. Amazing! The waiters and servers were very attentive and friendly. I would easily give this restaurant 5 stars however, I realized as I was leaving that there was no accessible restroom. The restrooms were down a long flight of stairs in the basement. I know this is an old building but it is the law to have ADA accessible facilities. I encourage the management of this fine restaurant to correct this situation. If you or your guest has mobility issues you may need to pass on Scalini Fedeli.

Raven Hughes
May 24, 2025

What a great place! I came here celebrating a special occasion with seven friends. We were sat at a round table and miraculously we were all able to hear each other and talk. This is a classy joint you can bring your parents. An epic prix fix menu which fits the budget for a fancy meal only $89! Good portions, great flavors, and a perfect amount of options!! We all tried each others food and everything was great. The service was top notch with a team of five people catering to our needs before we thought of them! Thank you for making this a great experience.

Mila K
May 19, 2025

This place is a solid spot for classic Italian food! The vibe is super cozy, and it’s nice and quiet—perfect for a chill dinner. We did the three-course prix fixe and shared everything. PRIMI: The porcini ravioli with black truffle sauce was really delicious —so good, rich but not too heavy. My boyfriend got the Ecuadorian shrimp, which was decent, but a little too tangy for me. PIATTI PRINCIPALE: For mains, we had the scallops Saltimbocca and salmon Forestiere. Both were cooked perfectly, and the beet reduction added a nice touch of sweetness. The scallops were the real standout. They surprised us with a few amuse-bouches between courses. After dinner, they brought out a coconut sorbet to cleanse the palate—so refreshing! DESSERT: We chose one chocolate and one non-chocolate option, both served with ice cream. Really good but definitely heavy. Service was on point—friendly and professional without being too much. Overall, great food, great atmosphere, and a prix fixe that’s totally worth it. You’ll leave full and happy for sure!

Ruotong “RLinzy.Lin” Lin
May 11, 2025

Such an enjoyable experience…the food was so nice, especially the egg yolk truffle ravioli, one of the best I’ve ever had. The sorbet was very good and refreshing as well. A little suggestion would be that the pork chop(the really thick one) is a bit dry and tasteless, would be so much better if accompanied with some sauce. However other dishes are really delicious. Service is nice as well. Servers are professional and polite, but also friendly, feels like home. Nick greeted us by the end of the meal and we had a very enjoyable chat. Love the atmosphere, really nice decor, brings me back to my Europe trip.

Shaina Cohen
Apr 29, 2025

Every dish was delicious. Excellent service, a very nice place for special occasions. Highly recommend.

Howie D
Apr 22, 2025

We have eaten at Scalini Fedeli in Tribeca about ten times now. It is our go-to restaurant whenever we have a special occasion or just want to be guaranteed a great meal and wonderful experience. We ate there again last night and the entire experience was perfect from beginning to end. I had the veal chop and my wife had the salmon and both were delicious! In fact, all of the food has been consistently great over the years. But, it's all the little in between course surprises that the chef sends out that make the experience extra special. The service is just wonderful too, and is provided with a real warmth and a professionalism that is sometimes lacking in today's world. And, although it doesn't seem like it would be, we always feel like it's really reasonably priced for what you get. It's well managed and as a result is an absolute gem of a restaurant. We're already trying to think about when we will go next.

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Quick info

Address
165 Duane St, New York, NY 10013, United States
Price range
$100+
Category
Italian restaurants

Opening hours

  • Monday (Today) Closed
  • Tuesday 5:30 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday 5:30 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Thursday 5:30 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Friday 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Saturday 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Sunday 4:30 AM - 8:30 PM

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