What a lovely meal I had here last night! I am a big Mario Batali fan, and Esca, like Lupa and Babbo, did not disappoint. Service was impeccable and the restaurant itself is beautiful. I had the brodetto as an appetizer - amazing! I have never seen so many types of shellfish in one bowl, all fresh and cooked to perfection in slightly spicy tomato broth. My monkfish entree was also delicious, although my friend's scallops were a bit overdone. Cheese platter for dessert was nothing special (some of the cheeses were a bit dried out). Though I didn't taste any of the crudo, all the raw bar options looked incredible. Another winner for Batali!
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