Decided to try out this spot since its restaurant week here in philly and catch up with a and old friend in the city. we found this spot and it didn't disappoint. we ended not going with the restaurant week menu since what we really wanted try wasn't on that menu and went with their regular dinner menu I tried the lemon crab and shrimp over linguini with a white wine sauce and had their tiramisu for dessert. My friend tried theirs baked lasagna and their cannoli and we both enjoyed our dishes. our server was really kind and attentive and we'll probably be back or try out their pizza selections! read more

LaScala's Fire - lemon crab and shrimp over linguini - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Horrible service... waitress was nowhere to be found. She had an attitude when we had to call her over for anything. Chicken parm panini was not good. It was thick, cold and the bread was not panini bread but like leftover pizza crust. The pasta with spinach and beans was ok but lacking flavor. I would not come back. read more

I am honestly surprised that this restaurant doesn't have a higher rating. After visiting D'Antonio and Klein on Jewelers' Row, we grabbed a late lunch at LaScala. The jewelers were raving about it so we couldn't resist trying it out. They recommended the Ricotta Board which was a perfect suggestion since we usually order ricotta if it's a menu option. But this ricotta absolutely blew us away! The piadina bread was perfectly made and tasted so good dipped in the honey-soaked ricotta. I ordered the Lavender Martini since I love anything lavender and usually order it if it's on the menu. I don't normally like martinis but gave this a go and was not disappointed. The server did give me a heads up that it is made with real lavender syrup, but I actually prefer that since it's not as sweet. We shared the Classic Caesar with chicken and the Angel Hair pasta with Crab. Both were delicious and definitely enough to share. We even had some to take home which made for great leftovers. Our server was delightful and super friendly. We look forward to coming back and recommending LaScala's Fire to everyone we know! read more

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

This place is the worst pizza place in Philly I ever had... Pizza was too dry and the crust was just no flavor; chicken wings were also super dry! The front desk person was rude as well. Really not worth your money to even try out this place. The only think I like about here was their interior design, which made me to choose this place to try their food, but I immediately regret my choice! Don't get fooled by their fancy looking wood fire oven to bake their pizza! read more

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After visiting The Liberty Bell on our weekend trip to Philadelphia, we went to eat at LaScala's because we were hungry, hadn't eaten all day and we were right down the street from that location. We were in the mood for a hot plate of pasta. We started with drinks. I had a Lavender lemon Martini that was a bit too sweet but good. For the appetizer, we ordered the Crispy Parmigiano Artichokes. I ordered the Crab and Shrimp Linguini and my husband had the Chicken Parm. The food was somewhat mediocre. The artichokes were good but it has a taste of moldy cheese so I am not sure if the cheese was not good or something else. My entree was not that bad. It was ok but had too much sauce. However my husband's Chicken Parm was terrible. It had no taste and the chicken was chewy. He had about three bites and couldn't even finish it. We still ordered dessert. The bread pudding was nice and warm but a bit rubbery. The Zeppoles were stale and hard to chew. The reason I gave them 3 stars is because they were nice enough to waive the price of the Chicken Parm and one of desserts. Our waiter was very pleasant and apologized for the tasteless entrée my husband ordered. read more

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I sat at the bar. I started off with the house pinot noir which was good. For food I got the rigatoni alla vodka. Liked the chunks of tomatoe. Good but not great. A lot of food. Only complaint is the bartender did not give me water when I sat down and I had to ask multiple times. Also do not like the credit card fee. Just increase the prices. read more

*HH post* My girls and I didn't want to wait 2 hrs for the independence beer garden so we decided to do happy hour at this place. We only got drinks and one app. But it was a very pleasant experience. The service was great, the decor inside was modern and clean. We got several cocktails which we all loved (lavender martini, rose sangria etc) and the portbello mushroom with chunks of crab was good because of the chunks of crab but the mushroom part was okay. I'm curious to see next time how the actual meals are here! Next time I'm def. Getting a pizza or entree to try. read more

LaScala's Fire - Drinks - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Boy, am I full! I didn't even eat any of the Italian Wedding Soup I ordered as I was just stuffed. My coworker and I came here after the new grand "reopening." LaScala's Fire has been open about a week and used to just be LaScala's. In these COVID-19 times, we were upset when they closed thinking it was for good. Thank God it wasn't! LaScala's Fire has a very easy to use online ordering website and I used it without any difficulties to place a pick-up order. I love how with certain items they move into sub-menus for extra add-ons or take-aways. The price adjusts accordingly for the add-ons. After placing your order, they give you a time it should be ready and it was! The Alicia's salad was nothing much in way of the salad itself. Greens, chickpeas, onions, tomatoes, but I added some calamari which upped the game, and the dressing they kept to the side. However, the gigantic sphere of a meatball with a huge amount of ricotta and red sauce was almost a meal in itself. Perfectly cooked with an almost crispy outer rim, juicy inside and so much flavor. Mixed with the ricotta was perfect. I was not the biggest fan of the red sauce, but everyone has their preferences. The fried calamari came back to work a little on the soggy side, and they were too salty for me. Next time I'll try at the restaurant itself and I bet they'll be better. Most of that came home for someone else in the family to enjoy. Lastly, dessert was so decadent. The zeppoles were perfectly fried dough balls in powdered sugar with an outstanding cannoli cream over them. Then, to somehow make them even better, a raspberry dipping sauce. OMG. My coworker really liked her chicken Caesar salad that she added bacon to. Couldn't finish it but did chow down on the nice grilled chicken. Had to save room for the zeppoles! LaScala's Fire also looked awesome inside in gleaming white and has plenty of seating. The staff were using all COVID-19 precautions. We inquired about a luncheon and they said they are taking things day by day as the rules seem to change by the second in Philadelphia. However, they can accommodate. The online ordering menu allows for a tip to be added, and you pay with credit. $67 for everything including tax and tip - 2 salads, soup, calamari, and zeppoles! I'll definitely be back to try the pizzas, paninis, Stromboli, calzone, some other starters, and their favorites. Really, one of everything, please, extra meatballs. read more

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Food was very impressing and very good delicious -delicious bread on pizza 10 stars I asked for extra lemons, Jake gave me extra lemons just like I wanted Jake was awesome. He was so nice and he also took everything Bravo Jake! -Jada read more

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

Food massed produced. It was the worst Italian food I ever had. Didn't even bring out bread had to ask for it

We had such a fkn blessed evening we enjoyed everything from the greeting to the end !!! Merry Christmas thank you for everything, from everyone at 8th Street Gold. Thanks Bri!!! read more

LaScala's Fire - Brussels and ricotta board - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Beautiful Italian restaurant with affordable prices and high quality food. Every dish we ordered was exceptional, from the cocktails to dessert. Our server (Sergio) took care of us, was patient and very helpful with explaining menu options and making recommendations. The table devoured the ricotta board which was whipped ricotta and honey paired with soft and chewy bread. I enjoy floral flavors and loved every sip of my Lavendar Martini (tito's + lavendar + lime cordial). We ended up sharing the tiramisu and banana bread pudding, which were just alright. The only thing I will advise is to not make serious plans for after dining here because we left happy, full, and bloated! read more

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LaScala's Fire was very delicious! The atmosphere was great, the waitress was. Wet knowledgeable of the menu and addressed all of our questions. The bolognese was excellent! Also had the 7th St. Old Fashion which was on point! read more

LaScala's Fire - Italian Sausage Bolognese 7th St. Old Fashion - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great food great service and very family friendly n respectful again delicious food

I love this place. It just opened at this location a little over a week ago. The food is great and the staff was very accommodating. Our waiter was actually the Manager and he came and spoke with us multiple times. We first went on the day it opened and we were just back 3 days ago. The LaScala fries are the best!!! read more

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Popped in her after Sips and it was good! The calamari & cheesesteak egg rolls were great. Although I thought 2 egg rolls for $14 was a little steep. We ordered Grandma's pie - the sauce was a little bland but still good! Quick service & good drinks as well with a wide selection. read more

LaScala's Fire - Grandma's Pie - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Stopped in here for lunch. Fabulous wild mushroom pizza. Sooo good. Say at the bar with the pizza oven across the aisle behind me. I had to take a picture. The crust on the pizza was excellent. I haven't eaten here since their remodel for Covid reasons. Place looks great. The remodel opened up the space which adds to the appeal. Lunch was enjoyable. Our waitress was great to talk to and good at her job. read more

LaScala's Fire - The oven - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Stuffed long hots were delicious. The portion was very large and I loved the spicy kick in the marinara. Rail drinks were strong, but quite expensive. read more

My husband picked LaScala's for walking distance convenience from our hotel. We made a reservation, just to be safe, but got there early and they seated us immediately. We got the Burrata board to start, nice but small selection of local craft brews. I had the spinach and goat cheese salad, and my husband had the beet salad. They were HUGE, so if you want a salad before your entree, just be forewarned. We decided on the Meatlovers Piatta to share, and I'm very glad we didn't get individual ones. That would have been too much to bring back to the hotel. Service was excellent - our server was fast and attentive. The food was great, but I should have just gotten the salad with some steak or chicken on it and bypassed the Piatta. (better for my carbs, tbh). My only complaint with this establishment is the noise level. We were put into the large room where two very large parties were having their festivus. I really wish they had put us on the other side, with the individual booths. One party was quiet and polite, we could hear them laughing a little but no conversation. The other party was a 30th birthday party, and wow. Were they loud. Close to 20 people, getting progressively more into their celebration and the inside voice factor disappeared. We would have stayed for another round of beers, or dessert, but we had to get out of there. We couldn't hear each other 2 ft from each other's faces. Acoustic baffles, panels, something across the ceiling - good grief please and yes. There's no reason for a space like this to be as loud as a rock concert. If you go, enjoy, and ask if you can sit to the left closer to the street corner, or at least look and see how many people are set up for the big room. Enjoy! read more

While walking on historical streets, found this beautiful place. Unexpected stop. I ordered salad and panini. Food: best, fresh Seating: outside and inside. Beautiful lighting. Restroom: clean, spacious. Service: very good, helpful, quick. Should try. read more

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We went to LaSacala's fire a few months ago. They had pandemic protocol in place and we were comfortable eating inside. The food was very good and and the wait staff was friendly and pleasant. I am trying to catch up on my reviews and this was awhile ago so forgive me for being brief. The location is very good and the prices were reasonable. Decent sized menu with a good selection of pizza and main courses. We would definitely go back. read more

LaScala's Fire - Chicken Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I attended an office Christmas party, on Dec. 14, 2022, and the food was served family style. While the food was good, it was way overpriced at $52 per person for lunch. We were served salad, ravioli, chicken marsala and salmon. The dessert was disappointing-only miniature cannoli. The "non-alcoholic beverage" was water! In addition, the restaurant was not decorated for Christmas and had no ambiance. Also, the server did not come around asking if "seconds" were needed. A far better selection would have been Maggiano's. read more

My family and I ate here after visiting Independence Hall etc. nearby. I couldn't fault it, the food was tasty and reasonably priced plus the service was spot on. read more

The food was phenomenal. I walked past this place so many times and had no idea I was walking past the best pasta in Philly. Try it, you will not regret it! read more

Was planning a trip to Philly and was staying in the historic district gearing up for the Penn Relays with a mix of students, parents and coaches. Was looking for a good restuarnt within walking distance from our hotel and a good friend recommended LaScala's Fire. A few weeks before our arrival, I called to see if I could reserve a table for ten on a Friday evening and my request was fullfilled. I beleive I spoke to Sara so just wanted say thanks for assisting me with our reservation. I will say the area around this location is filled with history. When we arrived in Philly, the forecast for the weekend was not looking good with rain most of the weekend. With a small window of no rain, I was able to walk around the area and see some incredible sights. Definitely worth exploring the area before dinner to work up an appetite or taking a leisurely stroll after dinner to work off a tasty dinner. Fast forward to the evening of our dinner and we were faced with a wind swept rain. While our plan was to walk, this was clearly not an option. When I called to inquire about parking, was pleased there was a parking garage in the same building as thr restaurant. The icing on the cake was they even validated parking . Once there, we walked from our cars to the restaurant without even having to get wet which was a big win. We arrived on time and our group was seated right away. The menu was vast and had many great choices to choose from. To start, we ordered some apparizers which we split. We ordered the Ricotta Board (Ricotta, Honey, Wood-Fired Piadina Bread), Wild Mushroo. Arancini (Homemade Rice Balls with Wild Mushroom & Cheese) and the Calamari Fritti (Fresh Calamari Battered & Fried in Rice Flour). All the appatizers were amazing and my favorite was the Calamari but the Ricotta Board was also a big hit as well with all the appatizers being devoured. For dinner, everyone in the group found a tasty meal, and after taking with everyone, all the meals were delicious. I had the Seafood Fra Diavalo (Shrimp, Calamari, Mussels, Clams, Crabmeat, Spicy Tomato Sauce, Linguini) and will said it was priced right and was a delicious meal. Some of the other meals ordered by thr group was the Chicken Milamese (Cutlet topped with Arugula, Fresh Mozzarella, Cherry Tomatoes, Balsamic Glaze), Eggplant Parmigoano(Seasoned Breaded Eggplant, Our Famous Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Linguini), and the Vegetrian Wood Fire Pizza )Grilled Zucchini, Grilled Eggplant, Roasted Peppers, Mushrooms, Baby Spinach, Mozzarella, White or Red) to name just a few of the dishes. Always enjoy when restaurants have vegertain meals that my daughter enjoys and this was on of those places that left us both satisfied. All in all, this place has it all, a great location, convient parking, lots of history surrounding it, a nice dinning area, great food and drink, and of course great service. I was glad this place came recommended and my fellow dining guests were just as satisfied. read more

LaScala's Fire - SEAFOOD FRA DIAVOLO (Shrimp, Calamari, Mussels, Clams, Crabmeat, Spicy Tomato Sauce, Linguini) - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Been going to this restaurant for years. I've never had a bad meal. The staff is very accommodating and helpful. For example, they they comp your parking if you're there for the evening. The other Saturday I forgot to get my parking pass and remember coming back from the theater. They were closed, but staff were still inside. They let me in and happily gave me a pass. That's a class act read more

We were blown away by this upscale pizza place! The atmosphere is really cute with old Italian pictures on the walls and modern hanging lamps. We did their restaurant week menu because the options were incredible. Food came out in huge portions, super hot and flavorful. My salmon was THICK with a wood-fired flavor. They gave me a ton of beautifully sautéed spinach and crispy potatoes. Definitely recommend La Scala's for a less expensive/casual but awesome night out. Will definitely be coming back soon for their happy hour and regular menu! read more

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Chicken Parm was over cooked. 3 in my party had this dish and all burned... Also 3 Margherita pizzas ordered as well and 2 came out 5-7 minutes after the Chicken Parmigiana. The 3rd pizza took an additional 5 minutes to reach our table. Waiter was nice.... Atmosphere was appeasing and got lucky with on street parking.. read more

LaScala's Fire - Chicken Parm... meh - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great food. Excellent beer selection.Amazing crust on the pizza. Cheesesteak egg rolls actually done right. Best food in the Independence hall area. read more

So, I'll admit (Chanel) I was a little nervous about this pick. Yelp didn't have the best reviews (3.5), but Google did (4.5), so I took a chance and listened to my bf, and plus LaScala's Fire was right next to where we parked. Food was okay, drink was okay... at least at the end we were nourished. ‍‍ * We tried the Rosé Sangria, Margherita pizza, the Brussel sprouts (best part, and didn't even get a photo!) and the Philly cheesesteak eggrolls... because how can you go to Philly and not have some form of cheesesteak. * All in all, mmmm... would not really return, but the pizza looks pretty and it was worth a try! read more

LaScala's Fire - Margherita Pizza & Sangria - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The food was amazing. The wild mushroom truffle pizza, arugula salad, calamari were very delicious. However, the ambiance of the place was not so great, the music playing did not fit the atmosphere and the service was bad. The place was not busy, our waitress was nice but when we asked for the bread, the butter which was packaged in pieces was mixed in with the bread which is unhygienic to me. The guy that brought the food out saw that there was no room on the table, when I lifted my plate to make room he threw the caprese plate on top of the pizza plate and I was just carrying my plate and was not able to move anything around and he did not excuse himself or try to fix anything and did not acknowledge me when I asked if he could move It when I asked. I'm giving it a 4 star because he was not my waiter and the lady was very nice and the food was good. read more

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We had high hopes for this place based off the appetizer we had. The Shrimp Pompeii was amazing! It had so much flavor, we couldn't get enough of it! Sadly, our dining experience went downhill from there. Both of our entrees lacked flavor. It was basically bland. The overall ambiance was cute, but it's a no for the food! Our server was friendly! read more

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I will start with the good . We were promptly seated outside under a nice pavilion. The food was fresh. But everything was just okay. The mussels in marinara were okay but we had to ask for bread. Rather than detail each dish i will just say the dishes lacked depth. They read well on the menu and they looked phenomenal but the flavors were just basic. The stuffed mushroom was topped with crab meat and cheese but neither really complimented each other well. Maybe a different combo would pair better. The Mediterranean salad had squid crab and shrimp but nothing else. Again very basic, no croutons no feta no olives no depth just arugula and tomatoes. Service was also slow and not satisfying. My last gripe... they refused to make a mocktail. Im muslim and do not drink and how hard could it be to make a drink without liquor? read more

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Classic American-Italian restaurant. Service is nice and food is decent. The portions really big so pay attention when you order. I would have known upfront, I would not have order a starter. read more

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

We loved everything we ordered. The restaurant week prix fixed menu for $45 had great selections (1 appetizer, 1 entree, 1 dessert). Eggplant parmesan, chicken parmesan, chopped salad, grilled salmon, 2 side salads, tiramisu, and cannoli between the two of us. The food was piping hot, and the service was outstanding. Plates were constantly being cleared, and Kevin, our server, was attentive and very pleasant. We had a great high-top table overlooking 7th Street, which took us out of the louder part of the restaurant. Would definitely return. Also loved that the restaurant comped the parking at the garage on 7th between Ranstead and Chestnut - just ask server for parking pass to save $15 (can enter on Ranstead or Chestnut, address is 615 Chestnut St just like the restaurant). read more

So I was in the mood for something different so I got some cheesesteak egg rolls from here. I was little skeptical when I saw they were $16 but I said hey let's go for it anyway. I was expecting to get 3 egg rolls maybe 4 but it came with 2. It came with ketchup and cheese whiz. They were just okay and I normally prefer a spicy ketchup for dipping. I just ordered for take out so I picked it up but the place seems like it as a nice vibe inside. I might go back and eat inside one day and give it another chance. read more

LaScala's Fire - Cheesesteak Eggrolls - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We really enjoyed the burrata board and look forward to coming next time to try the ricotta board at happy hour for half price. The rigatoni vodka was amazing. The sauce, just as our waiter Nick said, was delicious! Our other pasta dish we had was the shrimp and crab. I love how the sauce has bits of crab meat so every bite you taste it. I would recommend all those dishes. The one dish that didn't meet expectations was the wild mushroom truffle pizza. I had high hopes for that as I love mushroom pizza. Nick was super friendly and helpful in recommending dishes as this was our first time dining at this restaurant. Can't wait to go back! read more

Tonight's dinner was delicious. Someone recommended me the ricotta board and it was delicious! We ordered 2 pizzas too. Plain for our daughter and mushroom truffle for us. read more

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As a true foodie I must say there are places, true gems, that satisfy not only your appetite but also your heart and soul. It all started a week before our trip. While browsing restaurants in my desired target area I came across LaScala's Fire. A lightbulb went off. Ahhh Alicia DiMichele's family restaurant. Oh I love love love this family. Her bond with her sons and amazing friendship with her mom are exactly what I aspire to achieve. On to open table I go to make the reservation. The big day has come but we're possibly running a little behind schedule. I called and wow just wow. I explained to the host that my party of 7 might be running late. She was extremely friendly and ready to accommodate if needed. 5 star host! We made it on time and from the minute we walked in we saw friendly faces everywhere. This place feels like a home. Like you're visiting friends who have prepared you an amazing meal. I was definitely not prepared for just how amazing this night would go. Upon arrival they walked us to our booth which was just as beautiful as comfortable. As we settled in a friendly face came to take our drink order. Orders in and they were delish! I had the Vida Eterna. Smokey citrusy sweet and pretty. Great choice. The kids drinks came out first, which was a great way to keep them settled. Upon reviewing the menu I knew immediately I'd be ordering many dishes to try. Must admit I wish I could have tried more. The portions were so big, and so tastefully prepared, a round of appetizers was enough for 4 very hungry adults. Oh em gee the food. Ricotta Board - ricotta,honey,fluffy/fire baked bread. Wild mushroom arancini- crunchy, fluffy, savory. Italian sausage bolognese- hearty and perfectly balanced. Prosciutto fig pesto gorgonzola, pizza, every single tastebud is stimulated. Meatball tio - huge, delicious in a bowl of the most amazing sauce. And let's talk about the bill. Complete sticker shock. Party of 7, tons of food and drinks, we braced ourselves. Speechless. The bill was a third of what I would've been happy paying for this amazing experience. These dishes were all recalled from memory. No need to revisit the menu or the amazing snapshots taken that night. Everything and I mean everything exceeded my expectations. This place is a true gem. Now I must visit them all (5). Congratulations LaScala family. God bless your vision and much success to come. read more

A fine place to get Italian food in Philadelphia! I had the lasagne, which was excellent. The wait staff was friendly, and there's ample seating inside the restaurant. You usually won't need a reservation for lunch, although you might want to make one for dinner. All in all, a fine dining experience. read more