La Scarola
La Scarola — Fulton Market italian that sets the standard. It wears its years well. Cocktails here aren't an afterthought. Hayden Yaremko: "The grilled calamari was a standout, easily among the best we’ve ever had" [$$]
What 2,162 diners keep saying
What 2,162 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“The best Italian restaurant in the city. Old school atmosphere and great food”
“Loved this place so much. The vibe was amazing and the food was to die for.”
“All of the food was amazing, as well as the drinks and the service. Hard to pick our favorites but we really liked the gnocchi, the veal chop was great, and the rigatoni with vodka sauce was delicious. Also the octopus was unreal. Overall, everything was a big hit and will definitely be back. Would definitely recommend!”
“The number one classic American Italian spot in the city. Truly everything on the menu is legit amazing. I've never had a bad meal here and the service is always top notch. Go here on a date or is you just want a quality Italian meal.”
“If you don’t already know, I’m sorry. Make sure you have a reservation 🫶”
“Unique and cozy. Autographed photos adorned the walls in a tightly packed dining area. It can get loud on a Friday night. Old school vibes. Delicious food with great service. Not pretentious. Generous portions. Really enjoyed the bow tie pasta dish with chicken and shrimp in a red chipotle marinara sauce. Best tiramisu I’ve ever had. Cannoli is also a winner. Table bread was hard and dry though.”
“Excellent. Everything was great. The owner was friendly and the meatballs are out of this world. Love everything about the place!”
“Best pasta place in Chicago! Dining here was an incredible experience. The food was absolutely delicious—we ordered the soup, the alla vodka pasta, and wine, and every single item exceeded our expectations. The service was just as wonderful. Our server was kind and attentive, and even treated us to a complimentary dessert to make up for a slight delay in service, which we truly appreciated. Can’t wait to come back!”
“Thankyou to Carol and Joey and Armando for always making me & my children so special Food great Service great Danny levin”
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