Scopri Italian Food and Wine

Carlton's pasta purists fiercely guard their reservations here—and for good reason. Scopri delivers masterclass Italian dining without the stuffy pretense. Unhurried. Intimate. Pure sprezzatura on a plate. Those chasing authentic regional flavors point straight to the spanner crab and zucchini risotto—flawlessly cooked to the perfect all'onda consistency with a crunch of garlic chips. The primi lineup commands respect: think gamey, rich rabbit and veal agnolotti, or spaghetti vongole that demands an extra hit of chili. Move to the secondi for an impossibly tender, tomato-braised osso buco resting on golden polenta, complete with the rich bone marrow. The floor staff—often called out by name for their sharp wine pairings and genuine warmth—navigate the cozy dining room with effortless charm. Finish with a textbook tiramisu. Just book well in advance—tables at this Nicholson Street staple vanish fast.