Scalini Fedeli: Birthday Dinner in a Cave (With Bonus Drama!) 🎂🍷
Picked this moody Italian grotto for my birthday round two—complete with a stranger’s meltdown on arrival ("Never coming back!" he yelled, flinging cash). For $89pp, we feasted like Roman emperors (minus the togas). 🍽️ The Feast 🍳 Appetizers: Salmon brioche + fried zucchini (freebies!). 🍝 Pastas: Egg yolk raviolo (oozy!) > lobster spaghetti (solid). 🥩 Mains: Pistachio lamb chop (winner) > 14oz veal (overkill). 🍷 Wine: 2 bottles = happy, tipsy chaos. 💫 The Vibe ✅ Instagram caves: Stone walls + candlelight = no-filter needed. ✅ Service: Attentive but chill (no "happy birthday" songs—thank god). ❌ Not for: Flavor chasers (it’s good, not mind-blowing). Final Thought: 7.5/10—*Perfect for low-key celebrations, not foodie pilgrimages. Your fave NYC birthday spot? Roast mine below! 👇 #NYCBirthdayEats #ItalianGrottoVibes #NoDramaDining #ScaliniFedeli