La Scarola Italian Restaurant

Message from La Scarola

Great Italian food at great prices

Authentic Italian Cuisine
Catering
Lunch and Dinner

Our restaurant is open for business 7 days a week for dinner, weekdays for lunch, and has been around since 2000. Our friendly valet service will ensure that parking during dinner hours is never a problem when you visit us. If you're thinking about having a party, think about letting us help with carry-out dishes for large or small gatherings. Give us a call for details. Thanks for stopping by and we hope to see you soon.

La Scarola Italian Restaurant 2 reviews – Review La Scarola Italian Restaurant (312) 243-1740 721 W Grand Ave Chicago, IL 60610 lascarola.com Edit Business \| Upload Photo \| E-mail to Friend	Editorial Description by Citysearch Craving Mom's Italian cooking? Second best just might be this River West storefront. Rated 9.7 out of 10 by Citysearch.

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2 Reviews of La Scarola Italian Restaurant in Chicago ...Write yours here! old-time feel By linda B. I had a late lunch here so it was not very crowded, but as the other reviewer noted, it's a small restaurant so I can see it getting packed during dinner. My food was pretty good and they have lots of pictures of "old" Chicagoans, which adds to the experience. Posted 04/12/08 \| Printable Version Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No (you must log in or sign up to vote) One of the best in town By Barry S. \| Insider Expert If you love Italian food, then you should try to dine in this small but almost always crowded restaurant located just west of downtown Chicago. I never had anything bad in this restaurant, everything from the appetizer to the dessert are just perfect. The owner is not Italian, but Mexican, that's why the taste of the food is rather spicy compared to other Italian food, but still maintain it's authenticity. The place is always packed, you cannot come here in the weekend without reservation because it is impossible to get in. Very highly recommended. First Review! Posted 08/22/06 \| Printable Version Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No (you must log in or sign up to vote) 5 Reviews by Citysearch: (read all 13 reviews on Citysearch) Great Italian dining This is a great place for great pasta. The calamari is amazing and the pasta dishes are equally as amazing. This place is packed almost all the time. Bring your patience and enjoy a glass of wine outside while you wait for your table - its worth every second you are waiting to enjoy the food, drink and cozy atmosphere. Pros: Great Food, Great Drink and Great cozy atmosphere Cons: Busy busy busy Posted 09/02/08 at 3:37pm A absolute must This place is absolutely fabulous. Everything is extraordinary. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I moved out of the city and will miss this place. I come back everytime I come home to visit. I love it. Pros: food, staff Cons: decor is a little much Posted 08/29/08 at 4:12am Mangiare I think I could live off of the Pasta Fagioli and Chicken Vesuvio from La Scarola. They are two of the best versions of these two dishes that I've ever had. The grilled octopus and calamari are wonderful appetizers, as well. The host/owner is always walking around giving patrons a shot of tequila. I'm not sure how the tequila fits in at an Italian restaurant, but it's befitting of the good times had at La Scarola. Be sure to make reservations, or you'll be waiting for a table at nearby Emmit's, which isn't too bad of a punishment. The wines leave much to be desired, but an abundance of tequila will make you forget all about the lacking wines. Posted 07/07/08 at 3:34pm Outstanding authentic Italian menu, Great wine menu Outstanding food, the shrimp Armani appetizer was outstanding. The food is reasonably priced, the wines by the glass are lacking, but the wines by the bottle are superb. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who thoroughly enjoys authentic Italian cuisine. Make a reservation, I was there at 6:00 for drinks and the place was packed, I didnt leave until around 8:30 and people were still coming in the door. Pros: Food, wines by the bottle, atmosphere Cons: Wines by the glass Posted 02/19/07 at 8:05am Hands down best Italian in the City This place is great!! Sometimes even if you have a reservation you have to wait but it is well worth it. Everything on the menu is delicious and they give you alot of it. Posted 11/20/06 at 2:55pm