My wife and I were looking for a non-touristy Italian restaurant, and ended up here on a recent Tuesday night. What a great choice! The place was packed, but based on reviews we read, we had made reservations. The owner/manager went out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed. My wife enjoyed her pasta (and she... more

I think people go to this restaurant because "it's the thing to do if you're "in" the in-crowd. We didn't like it at all. Bread was at least a day old or older and was hard. Powdered parmesan cheese in an inexpensive bottle that wouldn't come out? Great Italian restaurants offer fresh shaved parmesan... not Kraft powdered. The veal marsala... more

My husband and I dined at La Scarola for the first time tonight. What a treat! We shared the broccoli salad. He had the Pasta Pesto with Scallops and Shrimp in a Pesto Jalapeno Cream sauce. I had the Veal with Veggies and Cheese. Both we excellent. The risotto that was served as a side dish with the veal was... more

I am generally not a big fan of Italian food, but went to La Scarola on June 14, 2009, for dinner while in Chicago with my wife visiting friends. This place really lives up to the hype and positive reviews. We split the antipasto and asparagus salad as appetizers, both were delicious, especially the asparagus salad. For the main course... more

Get a reservation! It's always packed. Once you eat there, you'll understand why. Delicious food -- mix of classics and more innovative dishes, great wine list, good service, and reasonable prices. Off the beaten path, but worth the cab ride. Go! Go now! more

Order the veal scallopini more

Some on the best itailan food in the city! great hole-in-the-wall atmosphere more

excellent. more

Great local, family feel, and big portions of tasty Italian food. The plethera of pictures on the wall will keep you busy! more