'Cesca    $$$

164 West 75th Street
(Amsterdam and Columbus)
New York, UT 10024
Phone: 212-787-6300  

www.cescanyc.com

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Named after the owner's daughter Francesca, this trattoria-like eatery features the robust flavors of southern Italian cuisine. Start with oven-roasted clams paired with spicy sausage or mushrooms with polenta and sheep's cheese, then move on to linguine topped with tuna, tomatoes, and olives. Sliced breast of duck, served with squash seasoned with garlic and sage and topped with pignoli, is an excellent entree choice, but if it's ... Named after the owner's daughter Francesca, this trattoria-like eatery features the robust flavors of southern Italian cuisine. Start with oven-roasted clams paired with spicy sausage or mushrooms with polenta and sheep's cheese, then move on to linguine topped with tuna, tomatoes, and olives. Sliced breast of duck, served with squash seasoned with garlic and sage and topped with pignoli, is an excellent entree choice, but if it's Saturday be sure to order the tender lamb shank. If you're looking for something light, you can graze among a variety of small plates accompanied by one of the house's special cocktails.

Subway: 1/2/3 to 72nd St Payment: Amex, MasterCard, Visa, Discover Reservation: Recommended No Smoking

Venue Details: Romantic Formal Corporate Dining Fine Dining First Class Wine List Group Dining