Easily the best of Shrewsbury St Warm bubbly staff. Great atmosphere inside as well as the patio. The food is perfection ! read more

The food was good, the service is great! The pistachio cake that everyone raves about is no joke! The restaurant itself is so cozy, really makes you feel like you're at home. My boyfriend also left his whole satchel there that contained his passport, wallet with credit cards and cash, etc. (all the important stuff) and when we came back for it, everything was still in there, untouched. We were so relieved and will forever be grateful for good people that still exist in this world. Thank you La Scala for such an all around great first experience here! read more

My wife and I went last Sunday and were seated right away. Our waitress arrived within minutes of being seated and through the meal was friendly,helpful and engaging. Both of our entrees were excellent as well as the rolls. Unfortunately now a days eating out is expensive so if your going to pay a lot at least it should be excellent which this was. I want to add a note regarding rude customers. We last dined there about 18 months ago in the middle of winter on a Saturday night. The restaurant was packed as expected but we had reservations so no worry. Unfortunately there were 2 large tables (6-8 people) who had already eaten and paid their bill but wouldn't leave backing up the entrance out the door. To this day I regret not confronting them about their rudeness. Please go this restaurant is filled with people who care. read more

The atmosphere was nice and relaxing. The food was okay, but it didn't stand out as much as I expected.

This was our first visit to La Scala, and it certainly won't be our last. Note that they have a small parking lot at the back of the restaurant, though there is usually sufficient on-street parking. Wednesday is "chicken night" at La Scala, featuring all you can eat chicken, salad, pasta, and fries for only $15.95. The chicken is a baked rotisserie style chicken with your choice of the sides mentioned above. A tempting value, but we couldn't resist the many other tasty dishes on the menu, and ordered: * Garlic Bread $6.95: Grilled Italian bread baked with house-made garlic butter. * Cousin Vinny's Chicken $24.95: Sautéed chicken & spinach in a roasted red pepper cream sauce served over cheese ravioli. * The Godmother $25.95: Chicken parmigiana layered with fresh herb ricotta & spinach, topped with eggplant, cheese & pink sauce. We were dining al fresco, they have a small patio on the side of their building, and it was a beautiful evening. We started with the Garlic Bread, which was nicely executed, crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside and served with roasted peppers. It arrived with 6 slices, we ate three, and could have eaten more. Fortunately, we left room for two excellent entrees. I tried both and had a difficult time determining which I liked better. I selected The Godmother which was delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly, a tender and juicy breast. Of course you had to get past the cheese, spinach, and eggplant on top, which were tastier than the delicious chicken below. The cheese was lightly browned, slightly chewy, and very tasty. A really great dish! That said, Cousin Vinny's Chicken was an equally excellent dish, with tender chicken and a delicious cream sauce. There was a light touch of red pepper permeating the sauce, and the sauce wasn't overly heavy. The ravioli was cooked nicely al dente, and both our dishes arrived hot. The portions were substantial, and there were plenty of take-home leftovers. Service was excellent throughout the meal, Anna was our waitress, she was friendly, helpful, and attentive. We'll be back and look forward to trying some of the other tasty sounding dishes. I have my eye on the Capone ($25.95), chicken parmigiana layered with meatballs & sliced cherry peppers, topped with eggplant, cheese & home-made tomato sauce. Kudos to the La Scala team for an excellent dinner. read more

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The food was genuinely good, everything came out hot, fresh, and well-seasoned, especially the pasta dish I ordered which had a nice homemade taste. It was a bit busy when I went, so service was slower than expected and it took a while to get the food and refills. The staff were still polite and doing their best, just a little overwhelmed. The atmosphere was cozy and had that classic Italian restaurant feel, which made the dinner enjoyable overall. read more

My husband and I were there this week. It was late....close to closing time. We were the only ones there except for a couple at another table. I mentioned I was bummed that they ran out of pistachio cake. The owner left and went to grab another cake from the baker who makes them for him (his wife). That's a business owner who appreciates his customers! read more

Overall 4 stars because of the service we received at the bar from Bryana where we ate. What made us try LaScala was because when we called on the road coming home from Maine for the weekend, the owner Dave answered the phone and was so very friendly, so we picked LaScala over the other Italian restaurants in Worcester. The food we had was good but my wife and I both talked about trying other things the next time. I started off with the Meatball appetizer which came with delicious garlic bread. My wife started off with the Caprese Salad which she said was fantastic. I had the Veal Marasala which was good. My wife had the Eggplant Parm. Again, we had a such wonderful service by Bryana we will definitely come back to try it. Next time I will try the Steak Tips which she highly recommended. read more

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I've been eating At La scholar for 20 years.And I know they changed hands several times. The sausage Antipasto.l is definitely not the same. It was disappointing. Chicken pasta pesto not enough pesto. Meatballs in linguine, Meatballs were a little bit dry. , Pasta was broken up into little pieces , which is an italian , no , no. Tell the chef not to break the pasta, leave it whole. Sad we need the new owners back..... read more

we go once a month. Best food ever !! we're going again tonight !! Once the manager gave us a slice of Baked Alaska it doesn't get any better than that. my all-time favorite is pork chop to die for.!! read more

We ordered the cod, mashed potatoes & broccoli. It was delicious . Server was good, she was in our table making sure we were having a god time. The restaurant is a cozy place. I do like it. We have been a few time there. read more

La Scala - Italian Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

We are long time La Scala customers. We ordered take out tonight. Our order arrived ice cold, missing an entree, and without dressing for both salads. The pizza was cut in half. When I called to inquire about the issues, I was told by the person who answered the phone that she would "let them know". I was told this is how the pizza comes. Half a pizza for $20? We were very disappopinted with both the food and the response we received when we called. read more

Not a huge fan of the ambiance in this restaurant but my pasta was decent and service was nice.

Honest people ! I left my wallet on the table and frantically called the next day. Dave, the manager on duty, called me back to let me know he had it safely in his office. I rarely post reviews, but if you care about rewarding folks who do the right thing, please support this restaurant. Delicious food, too! read more

We didn't have a reservation but we were able to get seated right away. We had a great waitress and a couple requests (due to Lent) that they were able to accommodate. The salad dressings were delicious, the fresh bead was perfect and the meals were excellent! See you soon! read more

I don't know where to begin.... I made a reservation for 3 at 5:30. We ordered an appetizer of the steak and cheese egg rolls... they were ok..... at 6:00 we were asked what we wanted for dinner. Service was painfully slow. My carbonara had zero flavor. After a couple bites I was done. The other 2 meals were veal piccata and chicken ala vodka. They were ok. I was very much looking forward to this meal and I was completely underwhelmed! read more

La Scala - Steak & Cheese Egg Rolls - Italian Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Consistently good! Like the old world charm; cozy atmosphere. A Shrewsbury St staple!

Went here with coworkers after getting back from training. Never eaten here before and it was absolutely DELICIOUS! My coworker got the sausage pesto Alfredo that had tortellini for pasta. Omg it looked amazing. She said it was really good. My other coworker and I got the chicken bruschetta pasta and boy it was so good. The portions are plentiful and I took some home and had enough for lunch the next day. Heated up it was still good. They start you off with bread which was also yummy. The service was great and the place was small but cute. I'll def be back here. read more

La Scala - Sausage Pesto Alfredo - Italian Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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Solid food, good portions, good service. Small place, like that they take reservations. Not a big fan of the chopped antipasto, feel like it's short of ingredients one expects in an antipasto, and lots of lettuce. Soups are tasty, as are the arancini. Good choices when it comes to entrees, along with tasty pizza. Takeout, tho, be aware. They offer weekday specials which are good deals. The menu states their Wednesday all you can eat chicken special is not available for take out- understandable. But they will not honor the other specials for takeout either, although not noted on website or menu. Also, menu prices are significantly higher when you order online through the 3 services they offer. Call them directly and order, you'll get the actual menu price. read more

We were planning to have dinner at Via but they were closed and my parents have said great things about La Scala. Service was great! Warm, friendly and happy to answer questions/accommodate. We started with a small antipasto (which was perfect) and the arancini of the day (3 baseball sized spheres of crunchy, undercooked rice). My husband had the ribeye, which was perfectly cooked and a great deal at $32. It came with some tasty brussels on the side. I had the chicken parm, which was tough in some places and tender in others, but the sauce was tasty and it had just the right amount of cheese. I opted for the homemade pasta on the side and like the arancini, it was not just al dente but chewy. The ambiance is small, casual mom & pop Italian American - clean and comfortable enough, but nothing fancy. Our server was great. $150 + tip for two apps, two entrees and two glasses of wine each. We didn't finish anything except the wine : ) If I could give them 3.5 stars, I would, but it's closer to a 3 than a 4. read more

Called for reservations for 2 on a Thursday night at 7 PM. We waited a few minutes and were suited within minutes. It is a small and cozy restaurant and was seated per the last available table. We ordered their local IPA and we both ordered Seafood pasta d'avalo. The food was delicious and the multiple mussels were large and plump. Service was also above average and we recommend this place as long as you call for reservations. read more

The food was excellent and the servers were really nice. The pistachio cake was SO good. Definitely will be coming back.

We have been here more than 5x and the food and service are spot on. We have had pesto, vodka, Alfredo, and their red sauce with different meals and every one of them are flavorful and delicious! Drinks are full, they give you a full glass of wine, not half full like some places. Mixed drinks are good too. We have had their desserts and the pistachio cake which is homemade is so delicious I've never had anything like it. The restaurant is small so it can get a bit noisy but good crowd everyone seems happy. Staff are all hard workers and attentive. Good prices for a lot of food. This place is a must go too!! read more

We ordered take out for our anniversary. We were all disappointed. Tough veal parm, really? We have been here many times before, maybe it was an off night? read more

Excellent. The pasta is homemade and is just wonderful. Appetizers were good. I had garden salad with house dressing and it was perfect. My son enjoyed the Caesar salad and husband got steak and cheese egg rolls but those were just okay. The main dishes were wonderful. My husband loved his veal Marsala. My son loved his penne vodka and I also enjoyed my pasta with marinara We will definitely be back! read more

Food and drinks were perfection this evening. Service top notch! Check it out when you can it does not disappoint. read more

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The classic Italian-American dishes were excellent! Fried calamari was crispy and tender. Chicken parm was juicy and had bright perfectly seasoned tomato sauce. The bolognese was thick and rich with a velvety dollop of seasoned ricotta. Enjoyed a bottle of wine that was only $32. It was a red blend: Sangiovese and Syrah. Great accompaniment to all of the food we order. Overall, very impressed and we can't wait to go back. read more

The service is terrible. I don't know if the restaurant is understaffed, but no one seems to be moving too fast to do anything. We had a 5 pm reservation and were seated promptly. We also ordered fast, because the man I made the reservation with said he would need the table by 6. We got our food at 5:45! My food was delicious. The roasted red pepper sauce was divine! My friend had piccata; it needed more lemon. My wife said her gnocchi was chewy and the pesto was a little thick. Good, but nothing special. My daughter got nuggets and fries. The fries were crispy, but the nuggets were average. We didn't get water without asking. We got the bill at 6:15 after we asked for it, too. We didn't have dessert, because we didn't know if we'd get home by 8 now that the restaurant had filled up. This place is not worth it. Give it a pass. read more

My #1 favorite Italian place in Worcester. The service is always excellent. They have an amazing outdoor patio in the summer. The food portion are large enough for sharing. This coconut shrimp risotto is absolutely heavenly - a must try. read more

La Scala - Cannoli - Italian Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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We are not from Worcester but took in a WooSox game on Sunday. Most of the Restaurants were closed. Saw LaScala as we drove on Shrewsbury Street and thought it looked inviting. To our surprise the place was great. They served well made cocktails and their food was delicious and prepared extremely well. Their signature Antipasto is a must. We had the small one and it was more than we can eat. Their servings are large but does not mean that is good. But in this case it was good and we had dinner for another night and I love left overs that are good. If you are in Worcester - I highly recommend LaScala - Great Service and great food and in this day and age that is hard to find... read more

A small cute restaurant that holds about 60 people. Including 10 to 12 at the bar. The chicken Parm and pasta were good. The sauce was unique and I just couldn't place what ingredient made it taste different from traditional sauces. My favorite was the antipasto with sausage. I would come here just for that, incredible! The waitress was pleasant and attentive and the food came out on time with very little wait. Try it!!! read more

The food is delicious with generous portions at a reasonable price. The staff is wonderful and friendly! I recommend the eggplant parmesan!

Smaller restaurant on Shrewsbury street with side parking but it's a rather intimate when you go inside. Lots of options on the menu, ordered the calamari which the flavors were well combined and salted perfectly. However, I wish that the sauce on top of it didn't necessarily soaked so much of the breading, because the calamari did become a bit soggy. The bolognese was delicious, the meat was rather tender kinda remind me of beef stew. I wish there was a little bit more flavor in it but overall still good. Shrimp vodka coconut was good, it involves risotto, spinach, and some red peppers, which gives it a very sweet undertone. I'm usually not into shrimp but today I was feeling it so it was solid. I didn't see that you can make reservations here but walk-ins are pretty easy to get. Our server Mia was great, she was attentive and had a great positive atmosphere to her. read more

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Just got back from my first meal at this place and it was wonderful! It is a tiny Italian place with excellent service, homemade pasta, and great desserts. I got the bolognese, my husband got the pasta Capone which is chicken parm layered with meatballs, peppers, and eggplant, one friend got chicken broccoli alfredo, and another friend got the pasta with spicy vodka sauce. Everything was incredible! The bread was fresh and absolutely divine. The drinks were tasty and generous. The best part? We got the dessert special of pistachio layer cake and it was out of this world! I will definitely be back, even though it takes me an hour to get there! read more

Foods always good. Got the pizza and salad special for 20 bucks. Can't go wrong, the pizza was great and the salad is legendary. Always a good spot on the patio.... read more

La Scala - Italian Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

What an amazing little place this was ! The food was phenomenal ! Service was wonderful. On top of things desert Pistachio cake was a top notch ! Highly recommended and will be return it back read more

We were in Worcester for funeral services and wanted place to eat before heading home to NH and Boston. It was a Sunday and first 2 places we chose were closed. Stumbled onto La Scala as it was on our way home. What a wonderful place!! First, our server Mia, was great. Very personable. Started with antipasti for 3. Savory sausage in salad was delicious and unexpected. One of us had pasta with mussels in marinara sauce. And 2 diners split The Godmother. Portions are ample and so we'll executed. For dessert we split Pistachio Cake. Unbelievably good. Cake seemed like combination of angle food/sponge cake with whipped cream frosting. Just delicious!!! This is small venue, maybe 30 seats. But there's bar with seating and outside seating as well. I highly recommend this establishment if you are in Worcester! All you Polar Park attendees read more

We had the exact experience last night. Ordered the same exact meals. Too expensive for what they offer. read more

La Scala - Italian Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

The food is always great. Really big portions. The service is fantastic! The new owners have really brought a new life into this small space. They have updated the recipes making them so much better and they are so friendly and engaging. I recommend getting a reservation because the place fills up. If you get a chance, get a table on the patio, it is the perfect Worcester setting. Will be back time and time again! Also, pistachio cake... need I say more? read more

Haven't been in years due to dissatisfaction with meals and service. Went a week ago for their Wednesday night special, chicken, salad, fries and pasta! AMAZING is all I can say! Food was piping hot, service was 10+! Nice pace between courses. Not one bad thing to say. Great family night we did the $14.95 with all white meat. Can't get to Wright's Chicken go here, you will be impressed. Went back for Thursday special, house antipasto with pizza for $19.95. Any additional pizza is $9.95. Again totally impressed, service, food all excellent! This is one restaurant that has figured out how to keep customers coming back for more. New ownership and it is obvious he knows what he is doing. Tried the pistachio cake for dessert.....wow so moist and delicious. This will be my new go to for dinner when I don't want to cook! read more