Its killing me to give this place 3 stars. I really wanted to love this place. I watch chopped and have mad respect for Scott Conant. Every single foodie I know has recommended his very simple yet delicious spaghetti dish to me. So, we ordered it as an appetizer and BOY were we disappointed. The taste was wonderful but the pasta wasn't cooked right (Ironic I know since he dings people on this very issue).
We told the server our pasta was a lil too al dente and he quickly corrected me that fresh pasta can't be al dente. I continued to clarify that its a big tough in the center and doesn't taste like its cooked all the way through. I completely understand that pasta should still have a touch bite to it but this was practically raw on the inside. Like I said before I REALLY wanted to love this dish and the server made me feel really stupid for not "getting" how pasta should be cooked. The restaurant took the spaghetti off our bill which was really nice but I wish they'd offer us a redo of the dish.
Regardless, I haven't given up hope just yet. Every restaurant (even awesome ones) can have an OFF day. I do wish the server was a bit more understanding but what-ya gonna do right? Anyways, hope to try Scarpetta again and LOVE the spaghetti.