LaScala's Fire in Atlantic City delivers top notch food in a great location inside Ocean Casino. The seafood fra diavolo is my go to and never disappoints. They recently added sushi to the menu and it is pretty solid. The California roll stands out because they use real crab meat instead of imitation, which is a nice touch. The fried calamari is always on point too. That said, the sashimi experience was a bit off. The smoked salmon that came with it was overly smoked and tasted more like something you would put on a bagel rather than eat as sashimi. Service was the only real downside. Our waiter repeatedly mentioned leaving a tip and that cash was preferred. After the third time, it started to feel awkward, especially since we were still in the middle of our meal. Not sure what the situation was, but it definitely took away from the overall experience. read more

This is a hip restaurant that is overflowing with excitement and energy. The place was packed! Our server was excellent. He was friendly, funny, and attentive to our table. The appetizers were fantastic. The calamari was crisp and a bit spicy. Not chewy. The Brussel sprouts--I could've eaten them all night. Salty, sweet, with that perfect sprout crunchiness. And you can never go wrong with bacon. And, of course, you can't go to LaScala without ordering the Ricotta Board! Just dip those strips of crunchy-chewy piadina bread into the sweet ricotta laced with honey. So good!! I thoroughly enjoyed my chicken piccata. Tender cutlets of chicken smothered w a light, lemony sauce, with capers adding a bit of brine and tang. I didn't have room for dessert, but others at my table did order. Each were combinations of warm, chocolatey, brownies, marshmallows, ice cream, all drizzled with more chocolatey goodness. Others reported their entrees were amazing as well (eg. Rigatoni Vodka, Alicia's Sunday Dinner.) If it seems like I'm playing it up, it's because the food is that good. But, going to La Scala is always more than that. It's an experience. read more

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Came for afternoon cocktails, and truffle fries always on point!! service was great and Robs extra dirty martini is the best. read more

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We ordered a mixed variety for our group - some items were perfectly seasoned and some were bland and some were salty... Ricotta board was good...in my opinion the best item we ordered...followed by the calamari (some parts were salty but overall good) Short rib pizza was just okay. Baked lasagna was made well but a tad salty for me. Meatball parmigiano panini was bland so it was a bit disappointing. Fries were okay. Eggplant parmigiano pasta was cooked just right. Angel hair pasta with crab was good as well. Tasted well made. The lemon crab and shrimp over linguine was overpowered by the lemon juice...Made the whole dish a bit off-putting. The restaurant itself was clean. Service was good and attentive. Overall 3.5 out of 5 stars...rounding down to 3 since yelp doesn't do half stars. read more

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La Scala's Fire is delicious. The food is great- and the price point is perfect for a casino atmosphere. read more

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LaScala's Fire is a great addition to Oceans array of fine dining restaurants as it delivers a vibrant take on Italian/American cuisine in a sleek, black and white setting. Located at the food district where Serendipity use to make their home. The food shines with homestyle authenticity, but service inconsistencies slightly mar the experience. We had the following: Fried calamari, chicken Parmigiano, chicken marsala, chicken san remo, spaghetti with white clam sauce, mussels in red clam sauce, Italian sausage bolognese and cheese pizza. The Proteins are perfectly seasoned, especially the crispy chicken cutlets smothered with sweet tomato sauce. The preparations are fresh, and pastas retain ideal al dente texture, no overcooked pasta here. Our server was Awesome, but some of the food runners were robotic, delivering dishes and showing zero engagement, no smiles or eye contact. While efficient, the lack of warmth felt transactional, especially compared to the otherwise attentive waitstaff. The dishes arrive as they're ready, a policy our server explained to us, so tables may receive courses at different times. Fortunately, all our food came out pretty quick. Now you have a choice between LaScala and Oceans other Italian restaurant, Linguini by the sea. Both offer delicious Italian fare. Try them both, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Rude hostess.there were plenty of tables but she told us we could eother sit at the bar or the tables almost outside of the restaurant. Service was not very good. Eggplant parm had no seasoning and tasted like fry oil. Would not recommend read more

I was so excited to try Lascala,.. since I work at Ocean!. the food was OK. ...Service was poor. I probably would never return- .kinda of .. take this review and do better! Could be a really nice place!! Love the location .. get rid of the Ragu sauce , read more

Solid food choice at Ocean casino. Service was friendly. Lots of variety on the menu. Had the caprese salad and it was very flavorful. Added the crab meat and it was a nice sized portion. Would eat here again. read more

Lascala’s Fire - Caprese salad with crab meat - Italian Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

Honestly my favorite spot in AC. The food is always fantastic. Sushi AND pasta ? Sign me up ! My drink was amazing, wasn't too strong yet got a good buzz. read more

I was eager to try this new offering at Ocean and was somewhat disappointed. We were seated in the back past the bar and found the music to be extremely loud. For what appears to be a more upscale casual I expected the music to be a bit subdued. But it was electronic dance music at a very high volume. I could not hear the wait staff when greeting us and answering questions. We made a point of paying attention as we left to see if it was just because we were in the back, but it was the same volume in the front as well. That being said I found my salad to be delicious! All ingredients were fresh and it was ample serving for a meal. The table next to us shared a salad with an appetizer and it was plenty for both of them. Unfortunately I was too full for dessert! I look forward to trying it again-hoping they work out the volume issue- so that ican get something less filling and try dessert, read more

Lascala’s Fire - Arugula Salad - Italian Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

We had a reservation for dinner here as part of our engagement celebration. We were seated promptly at our reservation time and were greeted nicely by our server Bryan who let us know of a couple menu items that weren't available. I ordered the lemon crab & shrimp linguine. Came with a great amount of crab and shrimp, and had good flavor. The soda i got was flat however. The food came out maybe 4 minutes after ordering. This type of setup almost makes you feel rushed, as the person sitting at the table next to us said also. Overall it was nice and we'd probably go back again read more

Just left bar..Sat for 20 mins and we're ignored. NO FOOD NO DRINKS..walked over to Amada and were seated immediately..Avoid this place. HORRIBLE SERVICE! read more

My husband and I are regulars at LaScala's in Marlton. So, when in AC, I we had to try the new LaScala's in the Ocean Casino. We were not disappointed! We were warmly greeted by Betty a hostess we had known from other shore establishments. She informed us that the bar hadn't opened yet due to liquor license just getting approved but assured us the food and service would be wonderful. We were seated at a cozy booth. Our waiter Rob who is actually a server from Marlton gave us fantastic service. He was very knowledgeable of the menu and the restaurant's growth. By the way the place is big and beautiful! We ordered the shrimp appetizer and it was yummy! Our entree was the chicken panini which was huge, loaded with tomatoes, peppers and greens. The fries were to die for hot and plentiful. We left the restaurant stuffed and satisfied. Hats off to LaScala's because you've done it again. Can't wait to come back when the bar is fully stocked and running. Don't miss this restaurant!! read more

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On vacation so we decided to try this new place at Ocean casino & resort ! It was amazing to say the least ! Our server Bryan was the best :) He was funny helpful & great personality all around. Great service! The manager was also walking around & very attentive! The food was a 10/10 the servings are huge & shareable, Everything that came out of the kitchen looks delicious with great presentation! The prices are so very reasonable and such a cool atmosphere with a dj playing great tunes. You must try it it's awesome you won't regret it read more

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Staff was friendly and attentive. Food was delicious. Brussel sprouts were amazing! Located inside Ocean Resorts. Nice atmosphere read more

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Without a doubt one of the best meals I've had out in years. Food was hot and tasty. Service was perfect. Our server was top notch. Had an A-plus dining experience. read more

Good service, the ravioli and pizza margherita were great and it's a nice setting. Very underrated new spot

My husband and I were at Ocean for a comedy show. We had a bite at Lascalla's afterwards. We sat at the bar. The food is phenomenal! We had pizza, meatballs and soup. We had great service from Amy and Dylan. Amy makes the absolute best Espresso Martini I have ever had! It was perfect! So frothy and the proportions were perfect! We live about 45 minutes away but will be taking another trip to eat here again. I have been to several Lascalla's locations before, this location is a step above. read more

We had the pleasure of dining at LaSCALA'S FIRE for a late lunch today, and our experience was great. The hosts were friendly and informative. The restaurant offered a range of mouth-watering dishes, our waiter, (had an Italian name that I couldn't pronounce & now forget) provided top-notch service. Six hungry but indecisive guests can be tricky, and we were!! Lascala's décor is both beautiful and classic. Seeing huge black & white photo's of movie stars of days long gone was wonderful. The prices were very reasonable, considering the foods quality and immense portions. We all left very satisfied and I highly recommend visiting this restaurant. From the Chianti to the Old Fashioned's, the pizza's, hot chicken sandwich to the Frutti de Mare, the lemon cello & the chocolate cake. We loved it all. Left with boxes upon boxes to take home! Will absolutely go back. On another note, I don't think I've ever seen so many restaurant staff in one place before. read more

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This was better than I expected. I sat at the bar on a slow night (Wednesday) and ordered the meatball app, italian egg rolls, and the 9oz house red cab. It was all really delicious and more than enough for me. Get the bread to sop up the yummy sauce. My total was $55 before tip and the service was attentive and friendly. read more

I just got here and we had the meatball trio for appetizer over the top delicious serve extremely fast so get ready for it when you order it little noisy but that's OK. It's a casino. What do you expect? read more

Lascala’s Fire - The view of the restaurant from the entrance - Italian Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

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I was told they opened just yesterday, so today is only their second day. Our server, Liz, was friendly and helpful. They have an open-concept kitchen, so as soon as a dish is ready, it comes right out. Everything we ordered was delicious, and the place is nicely decorated. If you're craving Italian food, you won't be disappointed--and the tiramisu was the best I've had so far. read more

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First off, I don't understand why LaScala's Fire AC doesn't have it's own Google Business Page like all of the other LaScala Restaurants do. That gives me the impression that the owners are not as invested in their location inside Ocean Resort and Casino as they are in their other outposts. When we visited LaScala's had just opened so they did not have a license to serve alcohol yet, so their beautiful bar was just there to look pretty and not be touched. Service was very nice. Our waiter knew how to put on the Italian charm and he was kind and helpful. We tried the crispy artichoke appetizer. This was our favorite dish. It was hot, flavorful and fun to share. I definitely recommend. We also shared the Fire's Favorite panini. This was a hunk of sandwich. It was stacked. I enjoyed it, but the prosciutto was a little too rare for my liking. And we shared the Chicken Picatta. It could have been hotter. We were advised that it was big enough for two, but honestly it could work as an entree for one. Since, we also had the panini, everything worked out. Flavors were on point. The atmosphere was fun and exciting, especially because it was brand new. But the casino restaurant scene in Atlantic City is competitive, so you really have to impress your guests to make a lasting stand. read more

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I must admit I was not expecting much, but I was pleasantly surprised, we only ordered a bunch of appetizers and everything was fantastic.

Food is good service was just ok, we had appetizer dishes still sitting at our table when the food came so it was a little crowded. Waitress barely came back to see if everything was OK and if we needed anything else. read more

A great addition to Ocean Casino LaScala's fire!! We visited AC this weekend and stayed at the Ocean Casino for our family dinner. We decided to try the newly open restaurant and we're so glad we did. We had a 5 PM reservation and we were warmly welcome by the staff upon arrival we received it right away and the service throughout the evening was excellent. Our server was friendly attentive and make sure we had everything we needed. We ordered four different dishes and every single one was delicious. Portions were generous and flavors were outstanding everyone was completely satisfied with their meals. The food came out quickly, so there was no wait which is always appreciated when dining with family. It was very happy with our choice and would highly recommend checking out this spot. Great food, great service and a great overall dining experience. read more

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Probably the worst meal ive ever had in oceans. Tried a bunch. Calamari was so bland and gritty from poor use of rice flower. Side of dipping sauce was water. Wings only edible thing we ate. Good sauce but definitely no spice. Caesar salad came barely dressed but romaine was fresh just not well presented. Vodka pizza one of the worst ive ever eaten. Slop on dough. Nothing stayed on even after letting It cool a bit. All toppings slid right off. No flavor at all. Chewy crust. Now to the real star of the show. The chicken parm. I csnt stress enough how terrible this one was. Worst sauce I've had in a while. Chicken cooked definitely the day before and heated in salamander while melting cheese. Pasta was pre al dente. Chicken so old and thin it was gray. They try to talk about family style. This is legit throw shit food out of the kitchen as fast as you csn. No rhyme or reason. This place will only last because of taking comps and lots of people who haven't tried it yet. I wouldn't go back if it was free for ever read more

The food was sooo good! Great music and the service was on point! Our waitress Amber was phenomenal and made our time even better!

Always great food and the best drinks! Our waitress Amber was the sweetest and had an amazing personality! We had so much fun with her! Great music too! read more

Made reservation two weeks in advance - hostess set us in front of a loud kitchen. Waitress was nice but when I was served my entree my wife entree came 10 minutes later - so mine was cold - server saw I was angry and spoke to Manager but he never came over to speak to me. Ambiance is very loud and music DJ was playing for a young crowd. The Server apologized but it was over. I paid the bill and as I was walking out I saw the Manager so I had to speak to him. He knew exactly what my issue was and he said the Server should have told me before that food came that the kitchen puts out the food without any concern about time and people eating together. I asked him why he did not come over to speak to me after he knew my issue - he was speechless - but then he tried to buy me patronage by attempting to give me a free dinner the next time I came there. I looked at him and laughed - food wasn't bad but everything else was a disaster - I will never go back!!! read more

Everything about this location was a disappointment. First we ordered two martinis they were OVERLY sweet we couldn't even drink them. I asked for two club sodas so I can mix the martini in to water it down. Tell me how on the bill we were charged $12 for club soda!!!! Huh? I used to waitress and never charged customers for carbonated water. The prices are outrageous $26 for a small bowl of Bolognase is insane. Also ordered a pizza which might as well been just a personal pie with how tiny it was for the price..we also had no silverware had to get up and ask for it when the food came. Also didn't get the pizza toppings brought to us when we were on the last slice. Overall a super weird vibe in this establishment what a waste of money, will not be returning. read more

My partner ordered chicken parm sandwich and I had the Italian chicken sandwich that was a breaded chicken breast with broccoli rabe and sharp provolone. Sandwiches were huge and came with a generous side of French fries. Both sandwiches were disappointing when it came to taste. Very bland and I couldn't even taste the sharp provolone. We both had Diet Pepsi and the bill came out to $59. Service was really good but that being said the place was pretty empty for a Friday at 4pm so I'm not sure what service is like when it's busy. We wanted to try out this new place and maybe I would come back to try a pizza. Other than that I will probably go to my usual Zen Bang which is really fantastic. Huge portions and great service. read more

We sat at the bar because there was a 30 minute wait to seat at a table even though 50%of the tables were empty. We ordered a clam pasta and a crab pasta. Both were extremely bland. We had to ask for salt and pepper. Each one was $30. Certainly not worth the price. The bartender was nice when you finally got his attention. The bar was full but he wasn't busy enough to make guests wait to get condiments. By the time I got the salt and pepper my pasta was cold. I will not go there again. The ambiance was blah. read more

Amazing food. Great staff......... I definitely would recommend... Good atmosphere. Very authentic setting.

If your looking for somewhere quiet to eat, it's not here. Loud techno music makes it hard to have a conversation without shouting. I've never eaten at a restaurant in a casino before so maybe that's the way it is. We made reservations but I don't think they were needed. We were seated on time and the waiter showed up promptly. They introduced a new sushi menu which I didn't quite understand how it fit with the other food. By the restaurants name I assumed it was Italian food, so I decided to go with the eggplant parmigiana. My wife got the Italian wedding soup and shrimp and crab linguine. We also ordered 2 cocktails. A Peroni and dirty martini. While waiting for our food we saw bread being served at other tables but we never got any. The Italian wedding soup arrived and was hot but average. Our main dishes arrived probably in 20 mins. The sauce on my meal reminded me of Ragu. It didn't have much of a flavor. The eggplant was decent but for almost $30 could have tasted better. My wife meal was bland and average but it was hot. For the 2 of us with the food we ordered our bill was near $100. The service was fast and friendly but other than that, we won't be returning. read more

We have tried to give Lascala's Fire multiple chances to win us over. We even lowered our expectations on our first experience due to them being new. Newness isn't the problem. Service is awful (bartender included) unless you are blessed to have Bardi as your server. He is absolutely amazing and the only reason we gave this restaurant another chance. The meatballs are decent, the pizza fantastic, and the soup was okay when the chef shows up to make it. Twice they didn't have soup because "the chef didn't show up to make it". Our final time in, we were just going to grab a pizza to go. We walked in a little before 10:30 and were refused service due to "the kitchen is already closed". Their website says the kitchen closes at 11. Unfortunately, we won't be going back even though there is so much potential. read more

Eggplant parmigiana was delicious. Short rib pizza, while tasty, was all mushrooms and hardly any short ribs. A rip off. Spaghetti was boiled out and tasted like it was out of a can. There's slim pickings at Ocean when it comes to restaurants. They need a 24/7 coffee shop with decent sandwiches etc read more

First time trying this restaurant, all of the drinking glasses on the table were dirty. The server stated it is as due to a busy night the dishwasher had. We walked out without ordering. If that's how the glasses were, we weren't going to take a chance on the actual serving plates. Pretty awful first impression if you ask me. read more

The worst service I have ever received in my life. Beware, if your food comes out before anyone else's at your table, they will not even keep it hot for you. Servers are rude and lazy. Cannot believe this place is inside of ocean casino. The WORST! read more