LaScala’s Fire- Villanova

LaScala’s Fire- Villanova reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. BW

   BWL129

   Philadelphia5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   The whipped ricotta is excellent, drinks are delicious, and service is efficient. The food comes out when it’s ready and it’s nice and hot!
   

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   Elliott

   Philadelphia2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Enjoyed my Chicken, but the cutlets were too large and too thick, to sauté properly, so they tasted bland. I enjoyed the atmosphere, but it was somewhat noisy. The service was excellent and staff was great! Thank you!
   

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   Joanne

   Philadelphia2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 4 May 2025

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

   It's a fun dining experience with some interesting meal options. We tried the ricotta and honey bread appetizer. It was really great! All our platters were quite large, so we all took home enough food to have a second meal out of our entrees. That fact made the meals a good value overall! We went to the restaurant on a rainy Saturday night. The noise level was a bit high, but would probably be less during less busy hours.
   

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   Anne

   Philadelphia2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 May 2025

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

   The restaurant offered a relaxed friendly atmosphere ready to service its guests. Seating was well space and offered a variety of table size options which permitted small intimate seating to large groups. Menu offered a nice variety of starters, soups/salads, and main entries at a reasonable price. We had a medium sized group and shared a Caesar salad, calamari, arancini, and meatballs to start which were excellent. Entries ranged from chicken piccata to gnocchi to pizza. They do bring out the main courses when done so it did take about 5 minutes for everyone to be served. No complaints from our group because they were piping hot and delicious. Lastly, the restaurant celebrated friends and family gathering together and sharing a meal. Never once did we feel rushed and were welcomed to stay post close while they prepared for the next day because we hadn’t seen each other in over 25 years. This is a GEM in the Villanova area and one we will continue to frequent. You will not be disappointed.
   

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   Beth

   Atlantic City7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 May 2025

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

   We ate outside which was very nice. Staff was great and friendly. Our waiter Shane was very attentive and great with recommendations. Food was amazing would definitely recommend and we will be back!
   

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   Austin

   Philadelphia1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 2 May 2025

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

   It was great food and a great atmosphere. Our waitress was also full of personality and good at her job. She brought a lot of life to the night.
   

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   lisa VIP

   Philadelphia73 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 30 April 2025

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

   Great food and great service. I love the ambience of this restaurant. Service is always outstanding.
   

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   Barry

   Philadelphia47 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 30 April 2025

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

   I took a group of college students to dinner, who enjoyed the dinner a bit more than I did. Food was very good - I had a pizza that was well executed and good. Others in the group had pizza and pasta dishes that they also enjoyed, no complaints. Service was okay - took a few minutes for first contact but things moved smoothly after that. I don't care for the "open kitchen" concept of bringing out food as prepared rather than for the entire table. As in previous visits, the noise level in the restaurant is deafening. My younger companions had no issues, but as a more senior person I had an extremely difficult time hearing and participating in conversations. To summarize - good food, reasonable prices, painfully noisy.
   

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   Barbara

   Philadelphia49 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 29 April 2025

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

   It was very noisy (loud music) indoors, but we ate outside, which was lovely. Service was attentive. The salads with shrimp and tuna, respectively, were amply and carefully prepared. Properly cut ingredients, perfect amount of dressing. It was a lovely lunch.
   

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    Jack VIP

    Chicago11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 April 2025

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

    Always the best experience at LS at Villanova. Luke was an excellent server and sitting outside tonight was great.
    

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