The only reason I knew about La Scala was because I saw them on restaurant.com. After checking their rating on Yelp and seeing four stars I decided to give them a try.
I'm starting to wonder if I ate at the same place...
Pretty much the only thing La Scala has going for it are its servers. They were great. Everything else? Not so much. I'll make this easy:
-It appears the last remodeling was done around 1992.
-The servers carry a giant easel with the specials written on it to your table. It's awkward for both the server and the diner.
-The Insalata della Casa was overdressed and appeared to have been dressed in the morning since the lettuce was completely wilted.
-The Capellini al Pomodoro e Basilico had no basil, too many tomatoes, the tomatoes weren't fresh, and the dish as a whole had zero flavor. Stay away from this.
-The Ravioli di Ricotta e Spinaci alla Vodka were ok, but nothing out of this world- especially for $19.
-Terribly overpriced for what you are getting.
-The weird "Hotel California" vibe coming from the regulars at the bar.
This is now the second restaurant I've been to that I think is a prime candidate for "Restaurant Impossible." I could just imagine Robert Irvine having a field day with the easel carrying the specials.
I thought about two stars, but the service alone isn't enough to bring them up that far.