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La Scarola

721 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 243-1740
lascarola.com
4.5 star rating based on 15 reviews
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Hours
Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, 5pm-11pm Sat 4pm-11pm Sun 4pm-10pm  
Status: Open  
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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... more
Posted by Citysearch on April 13, 2009

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Bar Parking: Available Reservations: Recommended
Posted by crazymenu on October 22, 2008

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With unpretentious atmosphere and service, La Scarola is a local favorite for good Italian food at reasonable prices. Appetizers include bruschetta drenched in olive oil, spicy shrimp Armani, and asparagus salad with goat cheese and dressing. Favorites are pasta with meatballs, veggies or shrimp, and veal makes several menu appearances--served over risotto, with mushrooms and sherry, or with... more
Posted by Citysearch on May 19, 2007

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You won't get in on a weekend night without a reservation, so call ahead.
Posted by Citysearch on May 19, 2009

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Craving Mom's Italian cooking? Second best just might be this River West storefront.

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In Short With unpretentious atmosphere and service, La Scarola is a local favorite for good Italian food at reasonable prices. Appetizers include bruschetta drenched in olive oil, spicy shrimp Armani, and asparagus salad with goat cheese and dressing. Favorites are pasta with meatballs, veggies or shrimp, and veal makes several menu appearances--served over risotto, with mushrooms and... more
Posted by Elisa Kronish on April 13, 2009, (Edited November 11, 2004)

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“Old World” signage, bowtied waiters, walls crammed with framed photos of the owner with various pseudo-celebs. La Scarola is the prototype (or at least a first-generation clone) of the classic Chicago-style Italian restaurant. Food lives up to expectations, meaning you'll get a giant plate of pasta so good it must be bad for you. (That’s how we like it around here, as the full tables will... more
Posted by blackbookmagus on December 28, 2008

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photo: Clifton Henri Frank Sinatra ate here. Well, it's the kind of place he probably would have dined at had it opened before he died. Should you still need a celebrity endorsement, take a look at the walls, which are lined with more head shots than a Hollywood casting agency can claim: Jim Belushi, Nicolas Cage and Sophia Loren have all cozied up to the white tablecloths. La Scarola is not... more
Posted by centerstagechicago on February 16, 2008
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Great Italian dining

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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.

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+ Great Food, Great Drink and Great cozy atmosphere

Cons

- Busy... more
Posted by chicago14 on April 13, 2009, (Edited September 01, 2008)

A absolute must

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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 by LillyLaine on April 13, 2009, (Edited August 28, 2008)

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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... more
Posted by HeyNowLDT on April 13, 2009, (Edited July 06, 2008)
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