La Scala Italian - Lafayette

Nice place and great decor. Not a typical Italian (American based) restaurant which is good. Service was great, ours was a large group and two staff members did everything possible to make and feel comfortable. Both of them were so professional and they brought in food and the check with no issues or mistakes which is so amazing. Nice job on the other hand from the food, Dinner roll was not that great, hard and rock solid, seems like a microwaved roll. Soup was so bad, everyone in our group felt that why did we order the soup. Generally soup is suppose to be either hot or warm, but this was cold, basically the soup settled down like a pudding. Main course was ok, not that great.

Excellent service and environment. However I don't think the taste could support it's price. I ordered a medium well lamb steak, but they gave me a slightly overcooked steak. After I complained about it to them, they replaced one (yes they have good service), and I asked them to get me a medium. Even if I asked them for a medium, they still gave me a medium-well to well-done level steak. I accepted it, but if you want a medium-well, you probably need to order a medium-rare.

Overall: 87/100 Really the only Italian place in town, so they are always busy. Great food and atmosphere, but it seems dependent on what you get. I absolutely loved the seafood pasta (the shrimp were very well cooked), but the gnocchi was a bit doughy and the bread doesn't seem fresh.

Great food with several vegetarian and some vegan options.

The food and service at this restaurant is excellent! It's a great spot for a delicious meal and relaxed atmosphere.