LaScala's Fire - Newtown Square

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Philadelphia

   8 reviews

   2.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Had to ask for bread which was not fresh and was delivered without butter or oil. Salad had very little feta cheese and no offer of fresh pepper was made. Meals were served hot but were not inspiring in appearance or taste. Large bar scene which causes excessive noise for those looking for a conversational dinner.
   

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   Joshua

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Awesome experience! Food was tasty and came out quick!
   

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   Dee

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food. Excellent service. One of our favorite restaurants.
   

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   Marie

   Philadelphia

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Consistently great food and service. Judy was very attentive and friendly.
   

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   Marci

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   11 reviews

   3.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   We ate outside in the enclosed patio. The tables were so close together that I could smell the guy at the next tables bad breath.
   

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   AnnD

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   The outside porch is now enclosed and it definitely does not have the same atmosphere as inside. The noise was very loud. I made the reservation on line and had no idea that sitting in the former porch area was even an option. We asked to move inside and was told the wait would be 40 mins. The manager did attempt to move us after we ordered drinks and apps - he told me I should have requestedto sit inside?? We stayed as there was 6 of us but it was not the best dining experience. The food came out quickly like 2 mins after ordering and not all at the same time. Between the noise, being a little cold and felt like dinner was rush. It was not a great diner out.
   

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   Anthony

   Philadelphia

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on February 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food and service were great. Will definitely be back
   

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   Christina

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   6 reviews

   2.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Very little ambiance. Just a large, noisy room; if seated near the kitchen, there’s lots of banging of plates, etc. Waiter seemed to rush us to order drinks and food before we had gotten a chance to review the menu. Food was just ok; a large portion of the lasagna was burnt. No bread with the meal unless you pay $5. The experience was not worth the cost.
   

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   Rob

   Philadelphia

   9 reviews

   2.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   This was our second time dining at this venue. Our first time was very pleasant. Not so, this time. We had made our reservation for 4:45pm - with hopes of obtaining favorable seating and avoiding crowded dining spaces. Upon arrival , we asked if we could be seated in a booth, within the primary dining room. We were quickly dismissed by the hostess who said they were much too busy …it was only 4:45. Instead, we were seated in a mostly empty bar (side room) on a high top table for 2 close to the bar & under a heating element. The room is surrounded by windows so the heaters were in high gear. The low back sloped chairs were made up of woven plastic resin - the kind that allow your draped jacket to fall to the floor- which it did. Our appetizer was delivered and within 1-2 minutes our entree arrived by another food handler. I explained we just received our appetizer - the table for 2 was already crowded with plates. Our server apologized and explained that appetizers and entrees come from 2 different areas & that’s why they arrived back to back. The food and drinks were satisfactory. However the bottled table water was room temperature. A large party arrived soon after and sat / stood at the bar directly behind us. The once empty room was still fairly empty with the exception of those directly behind us. Honestly, we couldn’t get out of the dining area soon enough. In and out in less than 45 minutes. Our server was the only highlight to our dining experience tonight! She was a delight! Perhaps the hostess and food handlers were inexperienced and unaware of how to help make the best use of your space and delivery of food while they’re able to- before peak dining hours.
   

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    mariam

    VIP

    New York City

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Got there early and (miraculously) found three seats at the bar. Ordered HH snacks at a great value. The truffle fries were delish and the meatballs came with a generous topping of a ricotta mixture over the sauce. We were seated for our dinner in the area that has been recently closed in (formerly a patio bar and dining area). Our server, Judy, was patient and attentive and wonderful. We had a great reunion, catching up on old times over good food. I asked for my salmon atop my salad to be blackened and they did not disappoint. Everyone enjoyed their meal.
    

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