La Scarola

This is one of the best Italian restaurants I have been to having great character in an old school atmosphere. The service was amazing and that includes the food also. Eggplant Parmesan cooked perfect along with the sauce being season and spiced. The octopus was cooked absolutely out of this world and tasted amazing.

Boyfriend and I went here for dinner and everything was amazing! Food portions were generous, and is delightful in taste. The cheesecake at the end was the cherry on top! Must try if you’re from out of town like we are. Will definitely be back!

Holy Amazing Italian! What a truly fantastic place I wouldn’t have known of it wasn’t for our host knowing of this spot. Everything was truly wonderful, 3 of us had the best corner table, sampled a majority of the menu, and were able to transact over dinner to work on a great business relationship to start. The Veal Chop was insane and the Carbonara which isn’t always offered was made special for our table, a great meal with authentic preparations that made me think of my times back in Italy. Absolutely, every time I come back to Chicago, I’m coming back. I can’t recommend a better italian restaurant than this one!

If I could give a 7/5 to this restaurant, I would. The best pasta I have ever tasted in Chicago, it was delicious. The drinks were also very good. The only downside is the time it takes to sit at a table. The food immediately makes up for the time spent waiting!

Fantastic classic Italian food. Went there for a birthday celebration, and the food and service were fantastic. Would totally recommend. Just make sure you make reservations at least a week in advance. As soon as we walk in we were welcomed by the owner, and we felt welcome. Our server, Feliciano was top notch and busser, Cesar made our dinner a fantastic experience.

It's clear this is the type of place that has very loyal diners. It has the look of an unassuming, family style, classic Italian eatery, but the vibe inside reads sophistocated and wealthy. The service was absolutely phenomenal and staff seemed authentically genuine and like they love what they do. The sort of place where you feel instantly welcomed on your way in and personally invited back on your way out. The food was rich, flavourful and indulgent. Everyone enjoyed their food and portions are large too. It's not trendy or hip, but it's classic and warm Italian. I understand why their diners are so loyal.

It’s really old school American Italian food-a lot of sauce. The pastas are good, but I wouldn’t say it’s amazing. The fried calamari is surprisingly good, very fresh, chewy inside crispy outside. Tiramisu is top 3 from what I’ve had. The service is okay, and either the fountain drinks or the ice tea is not free to refill Hello? Really? It’s a decent restaurant, but kinda overrated, so don’t have too high expectations.

Welcoming restaurant with the warmth of a family! Food was great with large portion for sharing between 4 people. I wished I had known about the size before ordering.

Classic Italian restaurant. Always great, always consistent. Excellent assortment of Italian wines and impressive daily specials. My go to when I'm in the mood for Italian. I have to mention the service as always is exceptional .

It had been over 2 years since we have dined at La Scarola due to living in Florida and COVID but they didn’t disappoint and exceeded our expectations. I was celebrating Father’s Day with my family. The service was outstanding and the food was amazing! Our favorite restaurant is run by Armando and he is the best. Thanks for a delicious meal and great memories. See you soon as our son now lives in Chicago.