La Scala

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925 reviews

#14 of 2,024 Restaurants in Baltimore$$$$, Italian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options

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4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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4.5

925 reviews

#14 of 2,024 Restaurants in Baltimore

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PRICE RANGE

$31.00 – $50.00

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Italian

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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

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1012 Eastern Ave., Baltimore, MD 21202-4326

Little Italy

+1 410-783-9209

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Chef owned and operated Italian casual fine dining restaurant located in historic Little Italy. Home of Baltimore's only indoor bocce ball court. We offer a complimentary shuttle to the surrounding area and in walking distance to Harbor East, Inner Harbor and Fells Point.

PRICE RANGE

$31.00 – $50.00

CUISINES

Italian

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Meals

Dinner, Drinks

FEATURES

Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Valet Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available

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Joni443

Baltimore106 contributions

Had our own room for a birthday

Feb 2020 • none

Had our own room for a birthday celebration. Food was exceptional but the service was perfect. Minor accommodations were made easily, food was served well paced and hot as well as delicious. Drinks were flowing well. We felt well taken care of

Written February 16, 2020

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LaScalaRistorante

Thank you so much for the kind review. We are so happy that you enjoyed spending your birthday celebration with us.

Written February 17, 2020

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casallese

Baltimore734 contributions

Warm upscale Italian in Little Italy

May 2021 • none

We scheduled La Scala for a wedding anniversary. We had not dined there for many years and we were certainly happy we came back. Covid restrictions are still in force and there was appropriate spacing and wearing of masks. The bocce ball court now serves as additional dining space. We began with a wine selection form a well curated list. There aren't the usual suspects here but, instead, a selection of intriguing opportunities from all over the world, especially Italy and California. We selected an Orvieto to go with our classic antipasto. Although the menu contains some great choices, for dinner we went with two specials. Twin lobster tails and crabmeat were served over rigatoni in a nicely seasoned cream sauce and our other choice was a 14 oz. veal chop, broiled to perfection just like the Tuscans do. Both meals were excellent and they represent what makes La Scala different. If you are looking for lasagna or veal parmesan, you can find it somewhere else. La Scala gives a different and memorable experience. Great service, including a visit from the chef and several management members, too. Be aware, unfortunately,that La Scala is definitely in the $$$$ category!

Written May 6, 2021

Irina B

Baltimore48 contributions

Delicious Dinner... Very mediocre dessert

Jul 2022 • family

Went here on a Saturday night with another couple and our adult child. While I should have realized that there was a good possibility of sitting upstairs I hadn't been to Little Italy in years forgot. So, if you're not good with stairs please keep that in mind. We were seated at a lovely round table and approached within minutes by a waitperson which was refreshing. Plates of green beans and potatoes were placed on the table, not sure what they were supposed to taste like however they were super bland and mediocre. I can't imagine how much they throw away that never gets eaten. Appetizers: we got the Calamari, Antipasta, Bruscetta, house salad, grilled ceaser (a special) and garlic bread without cheese. Plus house bread was served along with individual plates of olive oil (nice touch). Apps were delicious. Can not complain at all except house salad was originally over dressed and we got it replaced with dressing on the side. Mains: Pasta Putenesca, Veal Saltimboca, Veal Baltimore, Pepper Filet, and not sure the name but basically fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp and crab. Everything was delicious. I'm a veal Saltimboca snob and this was one of the best I've had. Wine was good. Old Fashioned was mediocre. Dessert: This was by far the most disappointing part of the evening. Gelato was not creamy and tasted more like ice milk. Profiteroles were drenched in mediocre chocolate and the custard was flavorless. Both the original and espresso canoli were mediocre. Only halfway reorderable dessert was the tiramisu. Service: Besides for a small who's our waitperson snafu service was good. Our waitress clearly was newer to fine dining but was pleasant, knowledgeable, and efficient. Both the manager and chef checked in on us to make sure everything was to our liking. Could not complain. All in all... with Vaccaros up the street I'd absolutely come for dinner again but go to Vaccaros for dessert.

Written July 16, 2022

Christine A

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This is by far my favorite

Jan 2020 • none

This is by far my favorite restaurant in Little Italy Baltimore. We have been coming here for 4 years in January as my daughter has a dance convention here. They provide car service for pickup and return. I booked l this reservation and car service 10 days ago with pickup at 545, as per them. Yesterday, the day before, I received a call that they could not pick us up. Ok whatever, we love the food, so we took an Uber. Well you would have thought a glass of wine or a dessert because of the inconvenience and their mistake would have been offered, but it was not. While we were waiting for our Uber home, they came out and asked if we wanted a ride back. You need to treat your loyal customers better - will try somewhere else next time because of poor customer service.

Written January 11, 2020

LaScalaRistorante

Christine, We are so sorry about the poor customer service. We hope that you will give us another chance. Thank you for taking the time to express your experience with us.

Written January 28, 2020

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CuneoFam

Edmond21 contributions

Wow-just wow!

Jul 2021 • family

Wow! Having travelled to Italy several times I can tell you with confidence e that this place is the real deal. The food is the best Italian I have had in the states ever, literally. The chicken melts in your mouth and the pasta is freshly made.

Written July 26, 2021

Joan M.

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Awesome food, service and atmosphere!

Dec 2019 • none

I went with my son, daughter, and daughter's boyfriend shortly before Christmas. We had a fabulous meal and thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Each of us had a great meal! Our server was extremely knowledgeable about the long list of specials. He recommended great wine that was moderately priced and also told us the history of one of the beers that is made in Sicily. We loved the "video wall" and the indoor bocce court, although it was in use so we didn't have a chance to play. All in all, a great experience - we'll return.

Written January 15, 2020

LaScalaRistorante

Joan, we are so happy you and your family enjoyed your visit with us. We look forward to seeing you and your family again.

Written January 17, 2020

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Robert H

13 contributions

Disappointed

Feb 2020 • couples

I’m not a local so maybe I caught them on an off night, but very disappointing. My wife had the fettuccini Alfredo and I had a special which was rockfish baked in parchment paper with mussels. The fettuccini was basically tasteless and my fish was overcooked with some mushy artichoke and tomato. The side pasta was also tasteless. Desert was good and the service was excellent. We’ve been here before and the food was excellent so like I said, maybe an off night.

Written February 15, 2020

LaScalaRistorante

Robert, Thank you for taking the time to review us. We hope that you will come back and we will be able to make up for your experience. We appreciate your willingness to look past an off night.

Written February 17, 2020

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madzim07

Perry Hall438 contributions

Great Meal

Jul 2022 • none

Made reservations a few weeks in advanced. When we arrived we were seated immediately even though we were a few minutes early Nelson was our waiter and was amazing. Very friendly and knowledgeable. All the items we ordered were very flavorful and food come out hot.

Written July 19, 2022

Gregg B

Farmingdale17 contributions

This would be our go-to place if we lived in the area

Oct 2020 • none

Spent the weekend with some friends at Inner Harbor and found La Scala on line. I saw the excellent ratings and I saw that they are very Covid aware, so I booked a reservation. What an incredible experience! Dining in their outdoor area, we felt like we were in a garden in Italy. It was enclosed and had a couple of awesome fire pits and felt incredibly intimate and cozy. The food was fantastic. There were six of us and we all raved about our dishes. I ordered a special - rolled chicken and sausage over broccoli rabe, and it was mouth watering. My wife had the veal parm and said it was incredible. Delia, our server was top notch! Thank you Delia! We will be sure to go back next time we're in the area!

Written October 18, 2020

LaScalaRistorante

Thank you so much for the review. I'm glad that you felt comfortable and safe with all the precautions we have been taking. We hope to see you again if you are ever in the area

Written October 27, 2020

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Jennifer P

Bethesda22 contributions

Great place for a special dinner

Jun 2021 • couples

Pleasant visit- went here for our wedding anniversary. Great service! Tasy, well prepared food. The wait staff was very knowledgeable and attentive. The chef was out and about and also very friendly. We had the grilled Ceasar salad which is a specialty and the mussels in garlic butter sauce were fantastic!! Definitely leave room for dessert - the pistachio canola was fantastic. So fresh and so flavorful The cream was pistachio flavored plus pistachoos crushed on the outside.

Written June 30, 2021

Barbara P

12 contributions

Fabulous Dinner

Mar 2021 • couples

My husband and I had dinner here last night and I wish this was in my backyard. Staff very friendly, even the owner chatted with us, great ambience. Had the bruschetta, 2 with tomatoes 2 with goat cheese. Wonderful. The veal marsala was very tender and sauce was perfect. My hisband has the shrimp and pappardelle which was great. Dessert was three cream puffs with chocolate sauce which was luscious. I'm so glad we have leftovers too.

Written March 21, 2021

LaScalaRistorante

We are so glad that you enjoyed your experience with us! We hope to see you again soon.

Written March 29, 2021

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terrilang

684 contributions

Could not have been more perfect

Oct 2021 • none

We were in Baltimore for a family wedding. But, we were also celebrating a 75th birthday retroactively because covid cancelled the get together last year. La Scala was recommended to us and it was simply perfect. We had a table on the balcony overlooking the front street. Table for 10 and the only ones there. Private dining! The service, food, people, initial contact and arrangements simply could not have been better. I am a native Marylander and have eaten at many of what Little Italy has to offer. La Scala has become my new favorite. The folks there could not have done any better. Some of us started with the grilled caesar salad and another special appetizer of the evening. Mains were a variety of pasta, chicken parmesan, veal, branzino and on and on. Everyone raved about their particular meal. I highly recommend this restaurant!

Written October 4, 2021

Sharon G

Lancaster County203 contributions

Charming and Delicious

Feb 2022 • family

Charming restaurant with a lot of character. Food was quite good. Enjoyed the antipasto appetizer which was for 2, but there was plenty for 3. Service was excellent , food was delicious’ I could have enjoyed more of their crusty bread but opted not to ask for more. Save room for dessert! Highly recommend the hazelnut cannoli . You won’t be disappointed.

Written February 19, 2022

1Trippermonth

Ponte Vedra Beach230 contributions

DOWN GRADED

Sep 2022 • family

Used to be a consistent favorite for many years but the last dinner was quite a disappointment. Seafood didn’t seem particularly fresh, salad “bathed” in oil and vinegar dressing. Quality seemed to have slipped as a result of ownership change and cost cutting. Will be quite awhile before returning.

Written September 3, 2022

Sefira18

15 contributions

Good fish, but overall not impressed

Aug 2023 • couples

It was okay as an Italian restaurant in Baltimore, even though it didn't particularly impress me. My husband and I ordered a crab soup and shared a whole branzino, served with pasta with tomato sauce as a side dish. The fish was tasty and well-cooked, but to our taste, the pasta seemed overcooked and rather bland. Waiting times have been a bit high - which did not come entirely unexpected for a baked fish. Still, if we had known in advance, we would have opted for more appetizers while waiting for the main course. I expected a more friendly and welcoming atmosphere, which I could not find there, even though our waiter was kind. We would have loved the chef (and owner) to visit our table at some point, but he seemed busier with other customers, so we didn't have the chance to meet him in person.

Written August 23, 2023

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