La Scarola

(312) 243-1740

721 W Grand Ave (Union Avenue)
Chicago, IL 60610 41.8911 -87.6463

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Neighborhoods: West Side, Goose Island

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Hours:

Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, 5pm-11pm

Sat 4pm-11pm

Sun 4pm-10pm

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La Scarola

La Scarola

What People Are Saying About La Scarola

The Editor

Elisa Kronish

Citysearch

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 sherry, or with mushrooms and marsala. For dessert, try Italian ice or sweet cannoli with chocolate chips.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/02/08

Great Italian dining

by chicago14

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
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/29/08

A absolute must

by LillyLaine

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
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/07/08

Mangiare

by HeyNowLDT

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.

The Details on La Scarola

Know Before You Go:

You won't get in on a weekend night without a reservation, so call ahead.

Category:

Italian, Restaurants

Cuisine:

Italian

Smoking Permitted:

Yes

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