Fresco by Scotto in Midtown Manhattan is a celebrity hotspot that has seen the likes of presidents, pop stars, and movie stars frequenting its doors for the past 30 years. Co-owner Rosanna Scotto recently took Page Six on an exclusive tour of the restaurant, reminiscing about some memorable celebrity moments.
The restaurant boasts a versatile main dining room that transforms from business lunches to lively dinner parties with DJs and bottle parades. A-listers like Selena Gomez and Nick Jonas have enjoyed dishes like thin-crust margherita pizza and pasta bolognese amid custom landscape paintings by Greg Drasler.
Scotto and her daughter, Jenna Ruggiero, run the restaurant with a mix of tradition and modernity, offering classic Italian food while also catering to contemporary tastes. They shared anecdotes about famous guests like Sylvester Stallone and Jay-Z, who have dined at Fresco by Scotto.
The restaurant has also catered to high-profile politicians like Joe Biden and Donald Trump, as well as accommodating special requests from guests like Hillary Clinton. Exclusive private dining rooms, like “The Tuscan Room,” have hosted parties for celebrities like Jay-Z.
Fresco by Scotto prides itself on providing a comfortable and welcoming environment for VIPs from all walks of life. From massive meatballs to zesty zucchini chips, the restaurant’s authentic Italian dishes with a modern twist continue to attract a glamorous clientele.
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