Service was friendly and quick. Loved being able to sit in the shade outside in the breeze. Lunch was generally good: two of us split: - HOT ITALIAN (Sausage, Pepperoni, Long Hots, Mozzarella) pizza, which was not that spicy and could have had a minute more in the oven to firm up the bottom, but we loved the cup pepperoni; and - SPICY CHICKEN CUTLET RIGATONI (Chicken Cutlet, Burrata, LaScala's Hot Honey, Vodka Cream Sauce), which was also not that spicy and could have taken the chicken out minutes earlier so it wasn't quite so dry, but the pasta was al dente and delicious, especially with the burrata ball! read more

LaScala's Fire - SPICY CHICKEN CUTLET RIGATONI (Chicken Cutlet, Burrata, LaScala's Hot Honey, Vodka Cream Sauce) - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Yum you get what you're paying for. Nice and clean too. Fast service. I'd recommend for a date night

Food was okay but not worth the higher prices in my opinion. The meatballs were saltier and softer than typical. Our waitress was very friendly, but the service was a bit overbearing. It didn't seem to be coming from a space/turnover issue, as inside is quite large and most tables were empty when we visited. read more

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Pretty good happy hour spot! Good place, spacious with lots of tables. We sat outside and had good service. The food was yummy too. read more

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One of my fav happy hour spots in university city. They typically have space for large groups and good happy hour deals. I also love they were able to make any of cocktails as mocktails which is rare for restaurants to go the extra mile. Staff are very patient. read more

LaScala's Fire - Ricotta Board - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The service was really good, especially for a large group at an odd hour. I was really impressed with everything, all of the meals each person of our table got looked amazing... except mine. I wasn't super impressed with the chicken parm pizza, the chicken was super dry and there wasn't any really flavor aside from cheese and sauce. I want to come back to try literally anything else, because it all looked so good! read more

LaScala's Fire - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We were looking around for a good happy hour and found LaScala's Fire. It was pouring rain outside so it was great to be in a warm setting. We were a little early for the happy hour time but the staff accommodated us. There was a good crowd of people inside. It looked like there were other companies doing their own happy hours. Everyone else was coming in to enjoy a drink and then watch the game at the bar area. The waiter was friendly and offered us some good suggestions. I ordered the boneless wings and truffle fries. Everything on the happy hour menu was $10 each. To drink I ordered the Espresso Martini which was also $10. I was excited to see an espresso martini on a happy hour menu. However, it was not the best match for boneless chicken wings. I should have gone for a beer instead. The chicken wings were okay but did not fill me up. The happy hour specials were decent but not exciting. Next time I might try somewhere else for a meal after work. read more

Service was fine and the restaurant atmosphere is quite nice, but I simply did not like the food. Despite it being presented well, the flavors and execution of my dish were not great. I went with the Philly pork sandwich and it had some serious issues. First, it comes on a pizza dough-like crust which absorbed way too many juices. It was basically soaking wet mush the moment it got to my table so I had to eat it open face style with a fork and knife. Upon opening the sandwich up, there was almost no meat inside. Lots of space taken up by soggy bread and the veggies with very little protein. The good sandwich ratio just wasn't there. To top it off, the fries were soggy like the kind you might find at a ball park. For $20+ with tip (and a credit card fee), this spot just didn't work for me. Glad I tried it because it had potential, but probably will not be back any time soon. read more

LaScala's Fire - Philly pork sandwich. Looked decent enough, but wasn't great. - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

My husband and I came here for dinner before our show. We showed up a bit too early and they told us we had to wait so we walked around and came back. They seated us in the bar area which was alright. I was hoping to sit in the dining area but realize the tables/place was small. For starters we ordered calamari and mussels in a tomato broth. Calamari was divine! Breaded thinly and seasoned well. I enjoyed every bite. It was also super oily which was concerning but whatever ! The mussels were good as well. The broth was decent but which there was more seasoning. For entrees we decided to split the chicken Marsala. The dish was pretty good. We loved the mushrooms and the sauce! Service was also very good since they were attentive but also gave us our space. A pretty solid meal but pricey. read more

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Yikes ... just not good. I ordered (DoorDash) the Italian Sausage Bolognese. The bolognese sauce was missing a lot. I'm not sure if I caught these guys on off day for lunch or what? I ordered a meatball with it and that brought the dish up to edible. Swing and a miss. It happens. read more

LaScala's Fire - Italian Sausage Bolognese - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ambiance was great. Drinks 5 stars. Some food was exceptional other was just mediocre. Entree was a let down.

LaScala Fire is a cozy Italian restaurant on the Drexel campus. It offers many seating options (tables & booths) and the bar was decorated with lights. This was my first time eating here and I ordered take out. I ordered the vegetarian pizza for ~$15 and I felt it was just ok. Given the price, I was very happy with the variety of the toppings offered of: grilled zucchini, eggplant, roasted peppers, mushrooms, spinach, and mozzarella. However I wasn't a fan of the textures. The zucchini's were diced small but they were so hard/tough I actually choked a few times or couldn't chew them. The dough was very tough and sharp for the inside of my mouth. The size of the pizza, however, was pretty good for the price as it fed 2 comfortably. As I didn't dine in I can't speak about that service, but the takeout service was friendly and fast and the pizza took only ~15 minutes! I recommend ordering in person since the prices are a little cheaper than online (which is to be expected with service fees) and to skip out on the vegetarian pizza! read more

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This is always a great place to go with friends and mixed appetites. We came after going to see the Zoo Lights on a Sunday evening. It was relatively quiet but they did have the football games on the TVs. The service was super fast and really delicious portions. I loved the spicy chicken vodka rigatoni I had plus everyone else enjoyed their dishes too. Good food, great value. A solid win for the campus area too! read more

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Stopped in LaScala's for a random happy hour (4-7pm weekdays) and it didn't disappoint. Not too many folks in there on a Monday at 4pm so we had our pick of seating at the bar. Tried their margaritas (they have some really cool flavors) and it wasn't too shabby. Their bites were okay, I'll definitely be back for their meatball trio. read more

I love the open kitchen Bright setting Large bar Large dining area Numerous TV's to watch sporting events Clean Restaurant Nice restrooms Good Happy Hour Cost effective with great portions Flavorful food Fast and quick service at the bar. read more

LaScala's Fire - Down East Watermelon Cider, Happy Hour Crispy Artichokes w/o cheese, Calamari Fritti - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We enjoyed a late lunch sitting by the windows in University City. Our waiter Ed took great care of us. We loved our seafood dishes as well as our vegetarian options. Definitely try the calamari. read more

Out of all the food here, the ricotta board was the best thing I've had. The ricotta was so fresh and the honey pairing was perfect. The bread was freshly baked and held onto the ricotta and honey nicely. It's the perfect appetizer. The rest of the food items were okay, they use the same marinara on all the dishes. I thought the Marinara tasted good but wasn't special. It was more tart than sweet if that's what you're into. The restaurant is nice and has lots of indoor and outdoor seating. It's a good place to join with friends or take someone out to a nice but affordable restaurant. The service was great! They're super nice and answered all our questions. Everyone is incredibly friendly and made the vibe nice. read more

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Love trying new places. So, this was my Saturday Afternoon. They have an indoor and outdoor area. We sat outdoors. The service was fine. To be honest, the food was subpar. There was nothing that jumped out at me. Nothing really out of the ordinary. The fries were okay. The Bolognese didn't have much sausage, it was really just pasta. The kids Mac was just that. I'm happy I tried this place. I most likely won't be back. read more

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This was only my second time visiting the location since its opening. With so many pizza places on Drexel's campus alone (Ed's, Savas, Mad Greek, Blaze...), it can be hard to stand out. LaScala's is more upscale and a nice sitdown restaurant. I recommend making a reservation through OpenDoor before coming because by the time we left (around 7), it was completely full. The service was nice and the place makes great use of its space, with indoor and outdoor seating, a full bar, and a wood-fired oven inside as well. Beet salad 4/5: had what seemed to be pears on it (though they appear to be potatoes?) which were interesting paired with the shrimp ($6 extra for four pieces of shrimp). Cheesesteak Pizza: 5/5 definitely an interesting choice to offer in Philly. A little unconventional (and very cheesy!) but still delicious Sweet and Spicy Pizza: 4/5: I would order this again but I am glad I swapped the gorgonzola for mozzarella. More like a tangy bbq chicken pizza, as I was expecting more of a kick from the sauce. On the website it says happy hour is every weeknight from 3:30-6:30pm with a selection of appetizers under $10 (including a $7 red or white pizza), $7 house wines and all beers $1 off. I will definitely be back at some point to try! read more

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Overall, a relaxed and casual setting for lunch or dinner. They still had a Christmas tree up (in February) and they also put up a lot of valentines decor! Service was very good. Our server checked on us at regular intervals, and the food arrived quickly. We were here for lunch and tried two of the salads. Cesar salad - 4 out of 5 stars. Too much dressing to vegetable ratio. We added chicken for protein which was grilled really well. Meatball & Italian - 5 out of 5 stars. The ricotta is AMAZING! So light and fluffy. The meatball was very good, and the salad was the perfect size. read more

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I have been there twice. Both times, the bar staff was BEYOND rude. I was cut off at 2 drinks, within 2 hours of eating, the first time. The second time I was told I was under age. I'm 22. Could have sworn the alcohol is the most expensive part of the meal. Not a great business model... read more

Whoa, reality smack! My youngest child is starting college visits and first stop Drexel. After the tour our guide, big props to AZ, recommended LaScala's. Cool college/city restaurant bar ambiance with good music. From my seat I could see the wood fire stove and some action, which was entertaining. Our sever, Kat or Cat was very attentive and pleasant. Provided a few suggestions and knew the menu. We started with the Burrata Board and I thought the toast was a little salty. Also not the best prosciutto, but I'm picky and live around the best. My daughter loved the Burrata and drizzle. Grabbed the Italian Pork Panini and thoroughly enjoyed it. The long hots are spicy, so don't get them if you don't like heat. The pork was tender and broccoli rabe with the melted provolone blended nicely. The Cheesesteak Eggrolls were very good. Not gonna lie, I was skeptical, but the cheese sauce put it on another level. Well done. The LaScala Sunday is ginormous. Not my thing, but went over well with the wife and kid. Momentum changing field goal and takes the lead! read more

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Simple, casual restaurant. Food is fine, nothing spectacular but it's definitely good. Fried calamari is made with rice flour and it's really good and super light, not overly drenched in oil and not chewy. I had the Sicilian salad with salmon. They gave a huge piece of fish. My mom had the grilled salmon entree and it was very good. Loved the potatoes it came with. Dad had orecchiette and it was also good. Service is very friendly. Decently priced. read more

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Solid Italian-American spot. Plenty to share, good energy. Ricotta board with honey stands out . Service is warm and friendly . A few dishes slightly over-rich, but overall it's a good time and you'd go back. read more

What a wonderful dinner this turned out to be tonight at LaScala's Fire! I used to frequent the LaScala's in Center City during lunch and was always pleased by the menu offerings and good service! This location in University City is in a great location and the menu items were plentiful! We were greeted by our hostess who had great energy and then we met our server Brittany! Brittany is the type of server you wish you could have at every restaurant outing...Management...take note--Brittany is an MVP! We had questions and asked for recommendations...each time..Brittany's choices delivered! The cocktail...Lavender Martini..Smooth and delicious! Check for Brittany! The Fire Wings and Meatball Parmiagiano...cooked perfectly and great flavor! Check again for Brittany! The atmosphere was vibrant but not loud! Comfortable yet elevated...I will add LaScala's to my list of go-to places in the area! read more

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Meatballs are horrible I've had better frozen from supermarket Pasta and sauce are ok read more

Cool spot on Drexel's campus. The interior is nice and the tables are spaced out enough that you don't feel like people are getting in your personal bubble. We had great service from Kat who was attentive, but not overbearing. We both ordered panini sandwiches. I got the chicken parm which was, just cold bread with a slice of panfried chicken and sauce. The bread tasted good, so did the chicken and sauce, but it's pretty unimaginative and unimpressive. My friend got a cold panini which he said was fine, but nothing great. read more

Everything is great! I went there with my family, then ordered lunch, then I went with my girlfriends. All 3 occasions we were all happy with. Happy hour prices are only at the bar. We spent $250.00 for 5 women with apps, drinks, and dessert. Plenty of water provided if you ask for it. read more

The service On a Wednesday night was terrible to start. We sat at the bar for food and drinks the bartender had us waiting over 15 mins and never took our order nor did she acknowledge we were there. The couple next to us must have been the owner the way she provided then uninterrupted service. Another person closing out her tips finally acknowledged us took our order served drinks and we we're having a great time. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice a little cold but nice. The food wasn't great as other laScallas I've been to and loved the pasta salads piazza flatbreads; food is always good at others. The portions were healthy; the drinks made up for the bland food. There is also a romantic outdoor seating area much quieter than inside. The staff is good looking polished with lots of socialization skills; other than the bartender. Okay I'd try them again hope it was a off night for the bartender. read more

Went to Roosevelt Blvd location - New Year's Eve - spent $100 for dinner for 2 - entree cold - took about an hour for one of 6 to receive their meal - will not rush to go again - service overwhelmed- need an efficiency expert to fix their problems read more

The food just wasn't it. I had the spaghetti and clams, spaghetti was under cooked, the clams had no flavor and are super rubbery. Our server was on her phone in front of us and another server eating in our view. For the price, not worth it. Drinks were fantastic though! read more

Our experience at the NortheasT Philly location was unfortunate due to them losing power on July 29. we sat and waited and when we left the power was still out. we spent the entire time sweating. with that said I do not blame the staff but it was not fair how they handled our bill. several people in our party were paying by card and they asked for their phone number and my wife and I paid cash. the next day we were told by our family that they were not charging them for their meal. when we called the general manager he told me to ask my family to split my bill. Really? so we are penalized for paying cash. NOT GOOD BUSINESS! read more

Absolutely the Worst Customer Service I've Ever Experienced - Do NOT Dine Here If I could give LaScala's Fire in Philadelphia zero stars, I would. What was supposed to be a celebratory dinner for a group of 20 turned into an embarrassing, frustrating disaster that left our guests overheated, hungry, and completely appalled by the treatment we received from the management. My husband made a reservation for our group on June 20th--the only option available was outdoor seating at two large tables, which we accepted given the short notice. When we arrived on June 21st, we were shown to our tables outside, where the temperature was a stifling 90 degrees with no breeze. Not ideal, but we came prepared to make the most of it--until we were met with unprofessionalism and arrogance from the manager herself. Just a few minutes after sitting down, I approached the manager to politely ask if there was any chance of moving indoors due to the extreme heat. Her response was cold, defensive, and dripping with condescension: "You should've made a reservation weeks ago if you wanted to be inside." No empathy. No effort to check availability. Just pure attitude. I then asked for cold water to help keep us comfortable while we waited--again, met with resistance and snark: "You've only been here for five minutes, someone will come." Excuse me for trying to take care of 20 guests in miserable conditions. From there, things only got worse. Our server, thankfully polite and accommodating, took drink orders and agreed to split checks by family. But the drinks didn't arrive for nearly 25 minutes--and by then, our waters were running low, and the heat was unbearable. I went inside to check on the drinks and was met not with an apology, but yet another excuse from the hostess: "We're really busy right now." That's the theme of this restaurant--zero accountability, endless excuses. When drinks finally arrived, they were delivered 3-5 minutes before our entrees. The salads came with the meals instead of before them. And the entrees? They came out sporadically over a 45-minute span, so half the table had finished eating before the last two guests even received their meals. At this point, I was forced to go inside again--yes, for the third time--to ask what was going on. Still no apology, just more deflection and blame. When I asked to speak to the manager again, I learned the rude, dismissive woman from earlier was the manager. Rather than take responsibility or attempt any sort of customer service recovery, she argued with me. Yes, a manager literally got into a yelling match with a guest in her restaurant. She told me, "We're busy, have you ever been to a restaurant with a hundred people?!?"--a shockingly unprofessional and inappropriate response. She also blamed us for making a "last-minute" reservation--completely ignoring the fact that we secured the space in advance, confirmed it, and showed up on time. It took two hours for everyone to be fed and another long delay just to get our checks. Not one drink was refilled. Not one table was checked on. It was chaotic, dismissive, and, frankly, disgraceful. LaScala's Fire should be ashamed of the way they treat paying guests--especially for larger parties that require coordination and communication. The manager on duty June 21st should be retrained or replaced, as she is clearly not capable of handling hospitality, let alone leadership. Avoid this place at all costs--especially if you value being treated with basic respect and decency. We will never return. read more

3.5 stars. I've ordered takeout from here a few times. The veggie panini is well seasoned and a generous size--enough to share or make two meals out of. The tiramisu is light on the coffee flavor, which is a nice change of pace. You can tell that it's homemade. A few months back, I decided to dine in for happy hour and ordered the tiramisu, meatball trio and crispy artichokes. Wish I had stopped with the tiramisu as the other two dishes were underwhelming. The artichokes were fried, yet somehow soggy. The meatballs were a generous size but bland, and the sauce was kind of watery. read more

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Overall, not bad! Service was good, interior was standard, nice, kind of basic. We were seated pretty quickly for Wednesday lunch and the waiter was fast and attentive. The food was good, but not amazing. Calamari was nicely crisp but also a bit chewy, and the flavor was there if a bit bland. The eggplant parm had good flavor, especially the melty cheese, and the linguine noodles were smothered in sauce. Tasted fine, but I prefer noodles with more bite/toothsomeness. read more

LaScala's Fire - Calamari Fritti - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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It's ok. Good quantities, food is solid if not exciting, people who work there are super nice.

I had an amazing time here at LaScala's Fire. The food was just splendid and everything was very fairly priced! The service was welcoming and accommodating. The ambiance was calm and laid back. 5 stars. read more

Oh gosh, avoid at all costs. There are plenty of restaurants in this neighborhood. I just spent 2 grueling days midwifing a loved one through intense pain at the Penn hospital and came here hoping for a place to relax and nourish myself. Since I came alone (Im from out of town), the host wanted to seat me at the bar but Im not generally a bar person and asked to walk around first to see where else might feel comfortable. He agreed. Enter Brittany, who verbally basically accosted me for just doing what the host allowed me to do, quietly check out the place and see if there was anywhere I could destress and spend a lot of money. Lol. My gawd. The incredible attitude that must have taken years for Beittany (Brittney?) to cultivate. She said it was her restaurant. Well, google says a different owner but whatever. Glad I got out of there. Not recommended to even consider. read more

Quick lunch. Good food. Cool inside with big window panes so you don't feel like you're enclosed. One wall is all glass facing the outside which is nice to see what's going on outside. The service was smooth and very fast. read more

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Loved it! The Rigatoni Vodka was amazing and the Happy Hour Sauvignon Blanc was nice. read more

LaScala's Fire - Sauvignon Blanc - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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