For a romantic date night in Park Slope, pair a walk through Prospect Park and along Union Street with a candle-lit Tuscan dinner at Scottadito Osteria Toscana. We're at 788A Union Street, a short walk from the park, and we've been the neighborhood's go-to spot for anniversaries, first dates and "we finally got a sitter" nights since 2004. Here's a ready-made plan for the evening.
Your Park Slope Date Night Itinerary
5:00 pm — Start in Prospect Park
Meet at Grand Army Plaza or the Prospect Park West entrances and take a slow loop through the park while there's still light. In fall the trees around the Long Meadow put on a show; in summer the evenings stretch long and golden.
6:00 pm — Stroll down Union Street
Walk downhill along Union Street, past the brownstones, and browse the shops and cafés on Seventh and Fifth Avenues. It's the Park Slope everyone pictures: tree-lined blocks, stoops, and a neighborhood that feels like a small town inside the city.
6:30 pm — Dinner at Scottadito
Step inside to exposed brick, warm wood and candle-lit tables. Ask for a table in our glass-roofed atrium — it's our most romantic room, especially as the sky goes dark overhead.
What to Order for Two
Start with bubbles. A glass of Col de Salici Prosecco Superiore DOCG from the Veneto sets the tone.
Share an antipasto. The Polipo alla Griglia (grilled Portuguese octopus on arugula) or the Capesante di Mare (seared scallops with chickpeas and chorizo).
Split a handmade pasta. The Gnocchetti di Spinaci in sage butter, named among the best gnocchi in NYC by CBS New York, or Pappardelle ai Funghi with wild mushrooms and truffle oil.
Choose a main. Branzino al Cartoccio roasted in parchment with shrimp and scallops, or the Agnello Scottadito, our "finger-scorching" herb-crusted rack of lamb — the dish the restaurant is named for.
Pick a bottle. For a Tuscan red, the Chianti Classico Peppoli or Antinori's Rosso di Montalcino; for something celebratory, the Brunello di Montalcino.
Save Room for Dolce
End with something sweet to share — tiramisu or crème brûlée — and a glass of Prunotto Moscato from Piedmont, with notes of acacia honey. Then walk it off on the way home under the streetlights of Union Street.
Tips for a Smooth Date Night
Book ahead on weekends. Friday and Saturday evenings fill up, and atrium tables go first.
Celebrating something? Mention an anniversary, birthday or proposal when you reserve so we can make it special.
Know the hours. Dinner is served Wednesday through Sunday; we're closed Monday and Tuesday.
Dietary needs are easy. Every pasta can be made with gluten-free penne — see our gluten-free and vegan guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Scottadito good for a romantic dinner?
Yes. Candle-lit tables, a glass-roofed atrium, handmade pasta and a Tuscan wine list make it one of Park Slope's favorite date-night restaurants.
How far is Scottadito from Prospect Park?
We're at 788A Union Street in Park Slope, a short walk downhill from Prospect Park West and Grand Army Plaza.
Do I need a reservation for date night?
We recommend one, especially Friday and Saturday. Reserve online or call 718-636-4800.
Reserve a Table for Two
Make it a night to remember. Reserve a table for two or call 718-636-4800, and tell us if you're celebrating. Browse the menu before you go.