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La Scarola

(312) 243-1740 721 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60610
Neighborhoods :
West Side, Goose Island
19 review(s)Read More >>
Craving Mom's Italian cooking Second best just might be this River West storefront.
Hours : Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, 5pm-11pm Sat 4pm-11pm Sun 4pm-10pm
  • Smoking Permitted : Yes
  • Delivery Fee : $2.50
  • Know Before You Go : You won't get in on a weekend night without a reservation, so call ahead.

Brutal Owner

SullivanMONSTER from Citysearch02/09/2012 8:09 am

Misogynistic owner. The interior is trashy and dirty. The food is authentic and good. Would only take food to go

eric from GrubHub01/08/2012 7:00 pm

Really good food delivered on time. It would have been nice if the calamari hadn't gotten soggy, but otherwise fantastic.

La Scarola is HORRIBLE!!

Vicki S from Insider Pages10/11/2009 5:55 pm

HORRIBLE!! My food was so overcooked that the shrimp were like rubber. Underneath the shrimp was literally a whole box of risotto. Food presentation was as glamourous as being in a rich food kitchen or where they call you to the table…

italian

Olivia c from Insider Pages04/11/2009 2:23 pm

The food here is amazing. I love it and i always come here with my friends and family. It is not expensive and you will not regret it. I recommend them to everyone.

Great Italian dining

chicago14 from Citysearch09/02/2008 11:37 am

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 -…

A absolute must

LillyLaine from Citysearch08/29/2008 12:12 am

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.

Mangiare

HeyNowLDT from Citysearch07/07/2008 11:34 am

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…

old-time feel

linda B from Insider Pages04/12/2008 8:55 pm

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…

Outstanding authentic Italian menu, Great wine menu

casaccav from Citysearch02/19/2007 3:05 am

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…

Hands down best Italian in the City

230faw233l from Citysearch11/20/2006 9:55 am

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.

One of the best in town

Barry B from Insider Pages08/22/2006 2:22 pm

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…

Seriously - Why bother with anything else

ramlukan from Citysearch07/26/2006 8:00 pm

I've gone to La Scarola a few times over the last few years and this place is dynamite. I still remember the first dish I ate there 6 years ago. It's that good. Not a single dish is just ok or normal. Every dish has a personal feel to it…

THE BEST ITALIAN IN THE CITY. MAYBE THE BEST PLACE TO EAT IN THE CITY!

johnnyfalvi from Citysearch07/16/2006 8:00 pm

WHAT CAN ANYONE SAY ABOUT ARMANDO AND JOEY'S PLACE EXCEPT, WITHOUT A DOUBT A GREAT PLACE TO EAT. FROM THE PASTA FAGIOLA TO THE SHRIMP ARMANI, ITS ALL GOOD. ENJOY THE FOOD, THE PEOPLE WATCHING, THE AMBIANCE AND WHILE YOU WAIT YOU CAN…

Al Dente!

huskyduck from Citysearch07/14/2005 8:00 pm

Great little joint serving up big time Italian cuisine. Veal dishes are superb and come with a side of pasta. Lasagna is like what grandma used to make. Portions are substantial and prices reasonable, which makes for a crowded but fun…

Yum Yum Yum

jenn5179 from Citysearch05/16/2005 9:45 am

We just celebrated my birthday here and it was just delicious! The grilled calamari was delicious as was the eggplant parmigiana and the chicken/veal limone combo my boyfriend had. Aside from the noisy table next to the kitchen, our…

Perfect Food

peterambriz from Citysearch02/08/2004 6:39 am

Took a large group during the holidays, they enjoyed every dish and so did I. Good wine list to compliment your food. Forget the celeb's, need more photos of people who make the place what it is...Fantastic!

Wonderful experience

the_panda from Citysearch10/02/2002 5:39 am

What a hidden gem (probably not for long) we found in La Scarola. The food was excellent, the service was friendly, prompt and courteous and the atmosphere was extremely comfortable. We felt like welcome guests in a good friends home. …

didn't meet the mark

destinystreet from Citysearch07/22/2002 4:19 am

Visited La Scarola for lunch and it was a disaster. Long wait for menus. Waiter brings wrong soup, then luke warm soup. Shortly after soup was brought back after being heated, our entrees arrived so they could get cold. Ended up…

Hidden Surprise!

green_fairy from Citysearch06/20/2002 7:37 am

Wow, what a fabulous restaurant! The ambience was amazing, and the food was delicious. The Chicken Angelo was wonderful, as was the Bruschetta and the Tiramisu. Very comfortable atmosphere.

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