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| - As a native New Yorker, raised with a lot of first generation Italians (I'm a wannabe Italian.), I searched for a good Italian restaurant everywhere I've lived. Having just moved to Las Vegas, and it being my turn to pick a place for the anniversary, I chose La Scala. What a place!! The other descriptions of the location are right on target, but don't let that deter you a bit. It was wonderful inside, warm, inviting, and comfortable. Better yet, our waiter and his assistant (who also happens to bake the bread-fabulous) reflected the finest in European servers. They had been there for years (as has the chef) and the pride they took in their jobs reminded us of the fine restaurants in Italy, but without the language problems. We started with the carpaccio (sp?), and while I thought it could have used more oil, it was very good. We had cocktails with this, and my wife loved her Cosmo. I had the gnocchi carbonara and my wife had the trout, both of which were on the specials board. Mine was one of the best I've sampled, and my wife's trout was a large portion, perfectly cooked, moist, tender, with an array of perfectly prepared vegetables in a marvelous sauce. To top it off, the waiter must have overheard me wishing my wife a happy anniversary toast, and brought a delightful molten chocolate cake, with dollops of vanilla gelato, and fresh strawberries, on the house.
There are thousands of restaurants in Las Vegas. This is one of the few I will absolutely find a reason to visit again. This off strip treasure is reasonably priced, well run, and makes your evening a pleasure. Well worth the trip
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