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    La Scala

    3.9 (113 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Steakhouses
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    LA SCALA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Veal Marshala
    Greg P.

    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.

    Luisa C.

    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.

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    Kathryn G.

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

    Steak & Cheese Egg Rolls
    Steven M.

    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!

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    Dave P.

    Thank you, Diane! See you tonight!

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

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    Thank you, Heather! See you soon!

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    11 months ago

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

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    Thank you, Kelly! See you soon!

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

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    Visited on a weekday evening. Enjoyed their pizza. Service exceeded expectations. Waitress was friendly and attentive.

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    3 years ago

    Food very good . Portions large. Service attentive and friendly. Prices great! Cozy restaurant

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    Ask the Community - La Scala

    Armsby Abbey - Signature cheese trio

    Armsby Abbey

    (1.1k reviews)

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    This place was fantastic! So glad we found it. We enjoyed a great charcuterie board and the drinks…read morewere delicious! Chicken swarhma sandwiches were incredible. Everything hmmm is house made here! Wish I lived nearby....

    Pros: Cozy, British pub style atmosphere; interesting small plates, not too expensive…read more Cons: gets extremely crowded in the evenings; very loud when crowded; staff is snobbish I've been here a few times, and my most enjoyable experiences were during lunch. If you can sit at the bar or in one of the 2 tables by the window, you'll get excellent service. The charcuterie board is great, and the drink selection is also pretty good. However, the last time we came here, it was the middle of the afternoon on Valentine's day. I'm from Boston and Cape Cod and my partner is European; we look like it and we act like it. Upon a brief interaction with the hostess, we both felt spoken down to: "YOU'RE trying to come in on Valentine's day? Without a reservation?" This, coming from someone with a Worcester accent who was dressed like a boy going to church choir. We were shooed away into the dining area: "I guess you could stand over there and look at the menu". It's about 330 in the afternoon- most tables are completely empty. Then a different staff member, also with a working class accent, says "I need you to clear out of this walkway because this is for staff only", despite the fact that no staff were walking there and we had been standing there about 20-30 seconds. We left without saying anything as the hostess tried to say something to us. If you want to feel spoken down to, in the working class city of Worcester no less, come here. Alternately, if you're feeling aggressive and want to squeeze your way in to sit touching shoulder to shoulder, come here. The time before this, the hostess was a soft-spoken woman who mumbled a lot; we had to elbow people out of the way at the middle bar section, which is where she directed us. Maybe in another year I'll want to come back for lunch only. Honestly, I'd rather drive back to Boston if I'm going to be treated snobbishly.

    Ruth's Chris Steak House

    Ruth's Chris Steak House

    (78 reviews)

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    Ruth Chris is probably my least favorite high-end steakhouse. However, the Christmas party was held…read morehere so it was not a selection of mine. Once again RC delivers at a lower quality than anyone else. Service was below average of what is expected. Maybe it's because it's in Worcester and the quality of servers is not as competitive as in Boston. Cocktails turned out to be very nice. Seafood tower was underwhelmed. Steaks and sides were average. I've always been disappointed with RC. Once again, they failed to deliver.

    we came on a sunday evening for a predictably delicious dinner. our server, shavaun, provided the…read moreabsolute best service i think anyone could possibly provide, she's definitely an exemplary server of the ruth's chris brand. jacob, our server assistant, was also excellent. the manager came over to check on us during our meal which was much appreciated. we started with the sizzling crab cakes, which were perfect. for our meals, we ordered the cowboy ribeye and the stuffed half chicken, with mashed potatoes and asparagus on the side. we also tried a bottle of their malbec cabernet which i really loved. the cowboy ribeye was cooked perfectly at medium rare, and i typically love the stuffed roasted half chicken, however there was slightly a bit too much something in the stuffing that i couldn't quite point out. it was still great, just could have been slightly less. crab cakes 9/10 cowboy ribeye 9.4/10 chicken 9/10 mashed potatoes 10/10 asparagus 10/10 malbec cabernet 10/10 i really enjoyed our meal here, and the service was impeccable. ruth's chris is always a satisfying meal for any occasion. ambiance: 5/5 food: 5/5 drinks: 5/5 service: 6/5 ruth's chris steak house: 5/5

    110 Grill - Chicken Piccata Gnocchi

    110 Grill

    (400 reviews)

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    We had an outstanding experience at 110 Grill and will absolutely be back…read more First off, a huge shoutout to our server, Jeff. He was friendly, personable, and really made the night enjoyable. He had the menu completely dialed in, gave great recommendations for sides, and kept things light with conversation and humor throughout dinner. That level of service really elevates the whole experience. We also have to recognize the cook, also named Jeff, because the food was phenomenal across the board. My son ordered the New York strip steak, and it was hands down the best steak he's ever had. My daughter had shrimp and tried some of the steak as well and loved both. My wife ordered the baked cod--it was incredibly fresh and cooked perfectly. She actually couldn't finish it, not because it wasn't amazing, but because she filled up on the appetizer and was genuinely disappointed she couldn't keep going. I had the hot honey chicken sandwich, and it was fantastic--great balance of heat and flavor. For an appetizer, we tried the BBQ chicken nachos. Definitely something different for us, but we couldn't stop eating them--they were that good. The ambiance was exactly what you want: comfortable, relaxed, and not over the top. Between the incredible food, top-notch service, and overall atmosphere, this was a 5-star experience all around. Highly recommend.

    What happens when the back of the house becomes the front of the house? It's not great, I can tell…read moreyou that. The kitchen is open to the dining room, nice, clean open.. but then the cooking team has an audience in the dining room. I don't think they know? I certainly appreciate 110 Grill being open later than most, but it puts a bummer on dinner to hear how much they didn't want to be working, got screwed with that shift, or found their stations in disarray, whatever. I don't let my kids use that much foul language at the dinner table, but here we had to just kind of pretend we weren't dining to a chorus of f-bombs and excrement. Maybe it's usually busier/louder in the dining room and doesn't reverberate through? I'm telling you it was weird, man. There was some humorous irony to the excellent front of the house. Friendly, cheerful, professional, and helpful. For all the grumbling, the food came out of the kitchen just fine. Cuban sandwich was tasty, but could have used some kind of sauce or moist anything.

    Mare E Monti - Warm derby cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

    Mare E Monti

    (643 reviews)

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    Amazing food and service. Great ambiance. Dinner service only but everything was so worth it. Will…read moreabsolutely be back

    Mare E Monti - Exceptional Authentic Italian & Seafood Pasta Spot in Worcester, MA…read more Mare E Monti is an exceptional Italian gem -- probably home to the best seafood pasta I've ever had. I was in town ahead of a half marathon near Hampton Beach on Sunday. After a long drive and a surprise call that my extended family was touring the East Coast nearby, we decided to meet halfway -- and Worcester made perfect sense. I booked a table for eight at 8 PM on Saturday. We miscounted our party, which led to about a 45-minute wait, but honestly, that just gave us more time to catch up. The interior strikes a lovely balance -- rustic yet modern, cozy yet romantic, and unmistakably Italian in feel. Starters We kicked off with two plates of Calamari Fritti -- classic native calamari, lightly fried and tossed with cherry peppers and a delicate butter sauce. Absolutely delicious; I had to restrain myself from finishing the whole plate. Complimentary garlic bread with olive oil was also served, and I stopped myself at 2-3 slices to save room for the race-fueling carbs to come. For salad, I chose the Insalata Casalinga -- crisp field greens, grape tomatoes, julienne carrots, cucumbers, red onion, and imported olives in a light vinaigrette. Simple, fresh, and highly recommended. The Main Event The real reason I chose Mare E Monti was simple: carb loading. I went with the Pasta con Cozze e Fagioli -- sautéed mussels in a garlic white wine sauce with diced tomatoes and cannellini beans, tossed with linguine. It was everything I'd hoped for: flavorful yet light, satisfying without being heavy. The mussels were tender, the beans added substance, and the pasta was perfectly cooked. Others at the table tried the Ravioli di Aragosta (lobster ravioli) on my recommendation. I snagged a bite -- and it was heavenly. Rich, delicate, and beautifully balanced. Final Thoughts Dinner here was the perfect pre-race meal -- nourishing without weighing me down. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, the service attentive, and the food consistently excellent. Even parking was simple; I found easy street parking just around the corner (though valet is also available). Oh, and the next morning? I ran a personal best in my half marathon -- just over 1 hour and 20 minutes. I'd like to think the perfect plate of pasta helped fuel that finish. All in all, Mare E Monti is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Italian cuisine and standout seafood pasta in the Worcester area. I'll absolutely be back next time I'm in Massachusetts. Last visited: October 4, 2025

    Pampas Churrascaria - Buffet

    Pampas Churrascaria

    (173 reviews)

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    Damn ... this place got expensive! I went here several years ago and decided that I wanted to try…read moreit again. The prices had tripled. I am not blaming the restaurant because the world post-covid has gone absolutely insane from an inflation standpoint. With beef as their 'go to' and chicken no longer being a 'loss leader's (now costing what steak did two years ago, it's not the restaurant's fault. However, I nearly fell out of my chair when I learned the All You Can eat lunch price was nearly $50! For this type of 'cafeteria', a total shocker. The other (better) option is the pay per pound. $17 for salad bar and meat and $20 for just meat. I did the salad bar ... you'd be surprised how much two plantains and a slice of tomato weigh! Salad bar: The rice was very good. The plantains were perfect. The French fries were surprisingly good. They had all kinds of fresh vegetables, mayonaise-covered salads and a huge variety of items. I suppose it would be worth it to get this alone ... however this is where the heavy items that add weight to the price are. Meat station: The guy serving was nice enough but spoke maybe two words of English. I speak English, Spanish and French but no Portuguese ... so we had a difficult time when it came to relating how big a slice I wanted, or how many pieces. My guess is that he is hired more for his expertise running the grill than for serving. And he did a great job as the meat was cooked perfectly. Bacon wrapped chicken ... The only disappointment of the meal. The chicken (and bacon) was dry. It really didn't taste like bacon and the only reason I finished my piece was because I had paid for it. Flank steak ... So good! The outside had a nice char with a salty, almost crunchy texture while the inside was juicy and flavorful. This was my favourite item and I actually went back to get a second plate, despite how filling it is. Garlic steak ... Incredibly salty. A little goes a long way. I didn't get any garlic taste ... it was mostly just salt. I liked it but would choose the flank steak (which is also salty) over this as the marinade made it a little drier. Pork sausage ... Very nice. I didn't notice a huge difference between the spicy and non-spicy but it was cooked really well and it was flavorful. Pineapple ... Okay, this is a must get! This was oddly my favorite part of the meal. I have never had pineapple this good. It is done on the grill with the entire pineapple and they slice pieces off. It is covered in a brown butter sauce that is so flavourful, it is certainly one of the best pineapple dishes I've ever eaten. Because there was a line and the pieces of paper with the meat choices are mostly in Portuguese, I didn't get to try all I'd have liked to ask ordering felt rushed with the line waiting behind me. The all-you-can eat will likely give you the opportunity to try a little of everything. Overall, the better value seems doing the pay by weight and going back for seconds if you are hungry. My first plate was some salad bar stuff (tomato slice, cucumber, plantains, yellow rice and a few french fries) plus a strip of flank steak, bacon wrapped chicken and a pork sausage. That was $17 and I could have stopped there. My second plate was two strips of flank steak, a strip of garlic steak, a piece of pineapple and two plantains from the salad bar. This one was $12. My total with a $2.25 lemon aid (terrible and flavorless from a jug) and a tip was around $35. Expensive for lunch ... but I probably didn't need as much steak on round 2 as I left feeling stuffed. Everything was tasty and while the atmosphere feels more like a cafeteria in a Caribbean country ... and the seating arrangement makes you snake through tables to get to the salad bar or meat station, everything seemed spotlessly clean. I will certainly return again, despite a fairly high lunch price. If there is one tip I can give you ... don't skip the pineapple from the meat station.

    Meat is great but it is soooo expensive. If you can eat a ton of meat go for it but otherwise its…read morehard to justify the cost. Last time I went I got 90% fat.

    La Scala - italian - Updated May 2026

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