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We were seated not long after our reservation.
Food and service was great and atmosphere was cozy and felt very European. The pasta fagioli soup was really excellent, I could eat a quart of that!
It always goes well and is the very best place to go for
It always goes well and is the very best place to go for dinner. We had the shrimp Armani, minestrone, pasta , chicken vesuvio, caprese salad and drinks. The atmosphere is the place to be, to be seen all hosted by our favorite guy, Armando, truly a t
Came here with my parents pretty early on a weekend evening
Came here with my parents pretty early on a weekend evening and we were seated immediately for our reservation. Food comes out almost as fast as you order it. Tried the escarole soup for the name, which I enjoyed. The shrimp pasta my mother ordered w
It's an Experience! I want more of that!
I heard it was going to be good, but THIS was an unexpected experience! Where to start? Who's this guy at the door? It turns out it was Armando Scarola, the owner! He is very in touch with all aspects of this restaurant - yet in a very light he
Had dinner last night at La Scarola, the food was
Had dinner last night at La Scarola, the food was incredible!! Filet Vesuvio was the best I've ever had!! Wife had eggplant parm, the absolute best!! The atmosphere is fun and the pictures are really cool!! Armando and staff really know how to t
Pictures below from 2022.
Saw this review sitting in my drafts and what a shame - I remember La Scarola being absolutely incredible. Hearty plates, authentic and comforting food, and immersive vibes. It's a place that caters to all for all occasions. Pick anything off o
The egg plant parm is to die for you have to try it.
I've gotten it as many restaurants since and there is no competition. I dream about it. You need a reservation and it's super loud in there.
I fet it was a bit overhyped for how busy it is to get a
I fet it was a bit overhyped for how busy it is to get a reservation. The dishes were good but didn't blow me away.
We came in for a family meal and loved the vibes, it was
We came in for a family meal and loved the vibes, it was very old school NYC/NJ type and the staff was beyond awesome, really friendly and full of jokes which made the experience this much better. The tables are close together, it's loud, the wa
La Scarola is a favorite of mine in Chicago -- it feels
La Scarola is a favorite of mine in Chicago -- it feels super authentic, the staff is wonderful and super friendly, and the food is so so good. I typically get the salmon (after destroying bread and butter) and then the tiramisu. I love how when you&
Fantastic food, classic homey Italian family ambiance, love
Fantastic food, classic homey Italian family ambiance, love seeing all of the framed pictures of past "famous" patrons all over the walls. Service was super strong for our group and quite speedy, even on a super busy Friday night. Can'
We went to La Scarola and it was a true disaster.
I am aware that people were waiting to get into this popular restaurant. I do not know why. The waiter was young. We ordered Fried calamari. It tasted raw, there being no crunch whatsoever. I told the waiter that I didn't like the calamari and h
Great spots for authentic Italian, huge portions and on the
Great spots for authentic Italian, huge portions and on the cheaper side! Staff was all very friendly and everything came out quickly! Bread was placed on the table right when we sat down! Very cute spot, old school Italian. I got a dirty martini,
Pasta was fantastic, good flavors, cooked right and not
Pasta was fantastic, good flavors, cooked right and not over salted. Their bread game needs a serious upgrade. Some rooms are louder than others and the seating is all nested together. Staff is there to serve and accommodate but not interested in dum
Great Atmosphere and Service
This is by far the best Italian in Chicago. The food was delicious, the staff were very friendly and personal. There was a great atmosphere in the restaurant and it was reasonably priced compared to other restaurants in Chicago. We visited from Irela
You need to experience this at least once but call for a reservation
A friend of our group highly recommended this establishment and he definitely didn't guide us incorrectly. Were met by hostess at told they were running about 20 minutes behind so to go to The Pearl to get a drink. Came back and table was read
Best Italian in Chicago
Best Italian in Chicago! Great service, food is outstanding. Chicken Vesuvio and Veal were both awesome. Friendly, intimate dining rooms. Service is beyond 5 stars.
Excellent food and service
LA SCAROLA was an excellent choice for dinner. We took a 5:30 reservation because it was the only time slot available for a Saturday night. The restaurant was surprisingly crowded when we arrived at that hour. Despite the crowds, the service was exc
Awesome. Amazing. Spectacular
Absolutely amazing place. Actually visited in January 2022 but never got around to write a review. We visited here with my son (we are both from Scotland) and his wife (from Michigan) and their friend. For me this was my first visit to the US and t
Horrible encounter at Lascarola
Horrible experience. Got greated by a very rude man. Said I'm the owner and i don't like you just because I asked why we are waiting so long as we had reservations. Instead of explaining why they are running late he just said you will wa
Loud, Fast Paced and Excellent
A true Old School Italian restaurant. We recently dined here with out of town family. The food was outstanding. My niece, who lived on Boston’s North End for 2 years, said this was the best Italian meal she’d ever had. My linguine and clams were
Rushed dining experience.
We loooooooooved coming here!! It's been awhile since we visited, so when family was in town, we thought hey lets go here! Food was good, my usual go to is the penne it never disappoints, this time I tried the chicken parm, very big portion, but
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