Scarpetta

What Scarpetta does

Scarpetta is an upscale Italian restaurant chain founded in 2008 in New York City by John Meadow, operating 11 locations across 7 countries (United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Qatar, Italy, Spain, and Portugal). The brand sits within LDV Hospitality, a boutique hospitality group that also owns American Cut, Dolce Italian, The Seville, Barlume, Lele's Roman, and the LDV at the Maidstone hotel in East Hampton. Scarpetta's core product is handmade in-house pasta prepared daily with traditional Italian techniques, paired with seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients; its signature dish, Spaghetti Tomato & Basil, anchors the menu. The company has won critical acclaim, including a 2008 James Beard nomination for 'Best New Restaurant in America' and a three-star New York Times review in its launch year.

The restaurant distributes through two channels: directly-operated locations (NYC flagship at 88 Madison Avenue, Philadelphia at The Rittenhouse, Las Vegas at The Cosmopolitan, and Montauk at Gurney's) and hotel-embedded restaurants operated inside luxury partner properties (Sette at Bvlgari Hotel London, Scarpetta Doha at Waldorf Astoria Lusail, and others). Revenue streams include à la carte dining, prix fixe offerings (e.g., NYC Restaurant Week lunch at $45/guest), private events, gift cards valid across LDV Hospitality brands, and a retail packaged-goods line (Scarpetta Sauce, $9/jar). Pricing varies materially by market — mid-to-high-end in NYC and Las Vegas, premium in Doha (entrées $55-$345, Beluga caviar up to $10,800), and Japan (Tokyo lunch courses ¥3,304-¥5,000). Operations rely on industry-standard third-party platforms: SevenRooms, OpenTable, and TableCheck for reservations, and BentoBox for the brand website.

The business model is asset-heavy and operationally complex, requiring chef-trained labor, imported Italian ingredients (including San Marzano tomatoes), and tight coordination with hotel partners across multiple time zones. Scarpetta targets affluent diners, corporate clients, special-occasion celebrants, and hotel guests, with marketing concentrated on Instagram, earned media (Forbes, Vanity Fair, Wall Street Journal), event programming (happy hours, cocktail classes, Restaurant Week), and luxury hotel partnerships. There is no disclosed AI/ML capability, no venture funding, and no M&A activity; the company remains founder-led under John Meadow.

Name

Scarpetta

Legal name

Scarpetta Restaurants

Website

https://scarpettarestaurants.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Scarpetta is an upscale Italian restaurant chain operating 11 locations across 7 countries, offering handmade pasta and seasonal cuisine through directly-operated restaurants and luxury hotel partnerships under parent LDV Hospitality.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Upscale Italian Restaurants

NAICS

Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing (311941)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Brasseries, Bistros & Trattorias (THAFACAI)

Keywords

• Italian fine dining
• Handmade pasta restaurants
• Upscale Italian cuisine
• Private dining events
• Seasonal Italian menus

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Dining Services: Core revenue from food and beverage sales across all restaurant locations globally. The restaurant generates revenue through à la carte menus, tasting experiences, and specialty items.
2. Private Events: Revenue from hosting private dining events, rehearsal dinners, corporate gatherings, and special occasions with custom menus and curated service.
3. Scarpetta Sauce Retail: Sale of signature tomato and basil sauce (Cantina) bottled for retail purchase at $9 per unit. Harvested from locally sourced tomatoes and imported San Marzano tomatoes from Italy.
4. Gift Cards: Gift card sales across LDV Hospitality restaurant portfolio, valid at Scarpetta NYC, American Cut, The Seville, Dolce Italian locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Scarpetta operates an upscale contemporary Italian restaurant chain offering signature handmade in-house daily pasta, seasonal Italian cuisine, full bar service with curated cocktail and wine programs, and private dining and event services. The brand also retails a signature tomato and basil sauce (Scarpetta Sauce) for off-premise consumption. Operations span 11 restaurant locations across the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Japan, and Qatar, with several locations embedded within luxury hotel properties.

Product overview

Scarpetta is a modern Italian restaurant chain founded in New York in 2008, operating under LDV Hospitality. The core product is its Italian restaurant experience featuring signature handmade pastas (particularly the famous Spaghetti Tomato & Basil), seasonal ingredients, and Italian fine dining. The company has expanded internationally with sub-brands including Sette by Scarpetta in London, Scarpetta Tokyo, Scarpetta Doha, Scarpetta Las Vegas, Scarpetta Philadelphia, and Scarpetta Beach in the Hamptons. Additional products include Scarpetta Sauce (a retail tomato and basil sauce), private dining and event services, gift cards, and happy hour programs at various locations. The brand was nominated for a James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant in America and received a three-star review from The New York Times.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• American Cut: Steakhouse concept under LDV Hospitality portfolio.
• Dolce Italian
• The Seville
• Barlume
• Lele's Roman
• Scarpetta Sauce

Products and services

• Scarpetta Restaurant (Italian Fine Dining) Modern Italian fine-dining restaurant service offering signature handmade in-house daily pasta, seasonal Italian cuisine, and full bar service. Targeted at affluent diners seeking upscale Italian dining experiences. The flagship operates at 88 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016 and serves as the model's anchor concept.
• Scarpetta Sauce (retail) Scarpetta's signature tomato and basil sauce (Scarpetta Cantina) bottled and sold for at-home consumption. Made from locally-sourced tomatoes and imported San Marzano tomatoes from Italy, with ingredients including tomato, basil, garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes. Priced at $9 per jar and ordered via email to [email protected]. Limited annual production.
• Private Events and Private Dining Private dining and event services across multiple Scarpetta locations (NYC, London/Las Vegas/Hamptons/Philadelphia) including custom menus, curated service, and dedicated event spaces. Used by corporate clients for business entertainment and by individuals for celebratory occasions such as rehearsal dinners, weddings, anniversaries, and birthdays. Group sizes vary; event details managed through ldvevents.com/scarpetta for NYC and per-location sites.
• Gift Cards (LDV Hospitality portfolio) Gift card program sold via LDV Hospitality portal, valid at Scarpetta NYC, American Cut, The Seville (NYC), Dolce Italian (Miami, Philadelphia). Not valid at partner hotel locations.
• Scarpetta Las Vegas Social Hour (Happy Hour Program) Nightly happy hour at Scarpetta Las Vegas bar 5:00pm–7:00pm with bar bites and mini martinis available. Located at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
• Scarpetta NYC Summer Happy Hour Weekday happy hour at the Scarpetta NYC bar from 3–6PM. Includes Spritz Rosé, martinis, seasonal wines, beer, and complimentary small snacks with each beverage purchase.

Quantifiable outcome

• James Beard nomination for 'Best New Restaurant in America' in 2008
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pierre Hermé PariscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 June 2026Pierre Hermé Paris desserts will be featured at Scarpetta Tokyo starting July 1, 2026. The new lunch menus include macarons and chocolates from the French pastry house, with the 'New York Brunch' at ¥3,304 and 'Madison Avenue' lunch at ¥5,000 incorporating these premium desserts.
• J.BespokeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJ.Bespoke founder Eric Jacobs hosts interactive cocktail-making experiences at Scarpetta NYC. Guests learn to craft two elevated cocktails during 90-minute hands-on classes exploring techniques, ingredients, and stories behind each drink.
• Waldorf Astoria LusailcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScarpetta Doha is located within the Waldorf Astoria Lusail property, operating as a hotel restaurant partner providing dining services to hotel guests and external patrons.
• The Cosmopolitan of Las VegascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScarpetta Las Vegas operates within The Cosmopolitan Hotel, providing Italian dining services to hotel guests and casino visitors.
• Bvlgari Hotel LondoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSette by Scarpetta operates within the Bvlgari Hotel London, representing the brand's European flagship and international expansion following London's success.
• Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater SpacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScarpetta Beach operates at Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa, providing seasonal upscale Italian dining for resort guests.
• The Rittenhouse HotelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScarpetta Philadelphia is located at The Rittenhouse Hotel, operating as the hotel's signature dining venue.
• LDV HospitalitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent boutique hospitality group founded by John Meadow. The group encompasses Scarpetta and related brands including American Cut, Dolce Italian, The Seville, Barlume, Lele's Roman, and LDV at the Maidstone. Founded on the vision of bringing 'La Dolce Vita' to everyday moments through restaurant and bar concepts.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/scarpettarestaurants
• Facebookfacebook.com/scarpetta.pasta
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scarpetta-philadelphia

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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