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La Scala - Los Altos, Los Altos, CA

La Scala - Los Altos

4.8
4.8
185 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Come and enjoy the taste of the authentic italian food experienced at the distinctly appointed with Angelic & Lion Head flowing fountains & Italian hand-painted mosaic tile tables.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 3 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 917-0300
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Massimo Aversano

What 185 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

185 Reviews
  1. Sunshine

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ate outside with heater nearby. Great warmth, delicious food, and wonderful evening.

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  2. Brent

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice place. Good food and drinks. We hadn’t been before. Was Saturday after Thanksgiving and quiet at 6 when we got there. Staff was friendly, food was good and nice place for a family or friends night out.

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  3. LindaT

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The service and food was excellent. There was 5 of us celebrating a Birthday and it was our first time to La Scala. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves Italian food and outstanding service.

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  4. PhilS

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. I had the Cannelloni and it was terrific.

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  5. TheresaH

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and ambience. Quiet so you can have a conversation without so much noise. Service was excellent as well and great full bar with good beer on tap

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  6. SueS

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Friendly, helpful , attentive service. Wonderful Veal.

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  7. StephenW

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Friendly knowledgeable service along with the excellent food made this a special occasion.

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  8. Mawm65

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience4
    First time diner. Dinner was very good. Dessert however, was disgusting. Dining with an elderly couple, we were served our chocolate mousse. Because of the light I wasn’t sure if I was seeing fuzz or maybe some smeared white chocolate on the side of the mousse. I did not want my friends to become I’ll so I checked very carefully and took a tiny taste. It was indeed mold. Yuck!! Called the waitress over to tell her it was moldy and to please take it away. She took it away and ended up taking it off the bill. However, what didn’t sit well with us is that the manager didn’t come over to see if everything was ok, in fact no one really seemed to care. I had to ask if they had a mint or something so I could get the taste out of my mouth. Someone should have come by to check on us. I’ve been home, brushed my teeth, used mouthwash and still cannot get that taste out of my mouth. Very disappointed with the entire experience.

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  9. DaleH

    Central Coast

    30 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Had never heard of this restaurant but decided to give it a try based on the reviews. Overall, we were disappointed and found almost everything to be mediocre. The decor is dated and in need of a makeover. The place was only a third full on a Friday night, which tells you something. We had the Calimari, which was tasteless. The red sauce it came with was bland as well. Our entrees were the salmon and vitello Marcela, which were both bland. The best items we had were the Mista salad and Tiramasu. Our server, Loura(?) did a good job and was attentive. We aren't sure if we'll return.

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  10. PatrickB

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this resturant - reminds me of my honeymoon in southern Italy - Amalfi Coast

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  11. PatB

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this restaurant the food and service is always great

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  12. AnneS

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Nice atmosphere and comfortable outdoor area. The food was beautifully presented but bland overall.

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  13. Tom1

    San Francisco

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellently prepared and served Italian cuisine. Staff are friendly and very accommodating.

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  14. MBatkoff

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food had amazing flavor and served piping hot! Shrimp was prepared perfectly- my daughter was treated with a birthday surprise dessert!!

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  15. RobertH

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I have been to the previously named restaurant, Bella Via, and decided to try La Scala. I was not disappointed. We were greeted warmly by Memo at the door and seated promptly. We started with bruschetta and the La Scala salad. Both were very tasty and delicious. My wife had the lasagna and I had the Strozzapreti. Both were very large portions and filling. I get them 5 stars. I will definitely go back again!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I believe our sever was named Luis. He was wonderful. Food was delicious. Definitely a great new restaurant to put in our rotation.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff were very nice, they fast and very accommodating. The food is great, cheapest Italian restaurant in Los Altos

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another great dining experience, again with Memo as our server.

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  19. DebbieH

    Minneapolis

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is excellent. We really enjoy the atmosphere. The staff are very friendly and always make us feel welcome.

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  20. TheresaH

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always prompt service. Excellent staff. Italian food is one of the best by far. Can compete with most Italian restaurants in SF. Priced well. It doesn’t get any better

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  21. JensW

    Singapore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Old school decor but the food and service make this a true gem!

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  22. MattB

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for dinner on a Wednesday night, this spot was not busy which was a surprise because the food is terrific! We really enjoyed our meals and appreciated the surprise dessert they served us for the birthday in our group. Highly recommend coming here!

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  23. wheninAustria

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Jan and his staff and super friendly, the food is always delicious!

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  24. SFFoodie

    San Francisco

    53 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    It's our first time back since the pandemic. The name is different, and the portion size is much smaller than before. But it still had the familiar feeling. We enjoyed our dinner. The cocktail and calamari were great. Everything else was OK. Nothing particularly bad or good stands out. It's familiar and comfortable.

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  25. RobinH

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    La Scala is a lovely traditional Italian restaurant. Lovely, friendly service, quiet traditional Italian atmosphere, delicious food! It is one of my favorites for a relaxing meal.

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  26. Janie

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this restaurant. Ambiance perfect & food was superb. Service was excellent. Highly recommend

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, service and comfortable atmosphere

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    La Scala was a great place to take a large group. They set us up - party of 15 - in a nice room of our own with the quaint ambiance of a rustic old world Italian-inspired wine room. Wait staff was attentive and helpful. Menu had plenty of delicious choices and wine list was a nicely cultivated selection. The meal was delectable.

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  29. KaceyF

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service and Food! They were able to accommodate all out food restrictions and modifications. Great ambiance and staff. Thank you!

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  30. Nails

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great night on Valentine's Day. La Scala is charming and cozy. The food is delicious. The placed was packed on Valentine's Day and there was a line out of the door at 8pm. But the Host and Wait Staff made up for it. They were super nice and got us a plate of bruschetta right as we sat down. We finally have a favorite place in San Jose!

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  31. MalikaV

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience1
    With a 6:45 PM reservation. We were made to wait till 7:30PM. Then another 20 minutes before the server turned up. We ordered the drinks, appetizers and main course immediately to avoid further delays. The server got the wrong appetizer twice!! Waited another 20 minutes after to get main course. Overall, complete chaos and meltdown at the restaurant. Even the server admitted - I wouldn’t want to be here!

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  32. TomC

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time there. Found it on Opentable. Excellent staff, food is very good.

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  33. Traveler

    San Francisco

    151 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    151 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Always consistently good food and service. The squid ink seafood pasta was excellent and the veal Marsala was delicious. Nice selection of wines by the glass. Worth a visit!

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  34. Woodside

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Between us, we four enjoyed two orders of the salmon and penne pasta with chicken, as well as linguini volgole--all were very flavorful and just the right amount. Service was very good. We will return!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great food! Absolutely enjoyed the bruschetta and the lamb which was on special. Within a party of 4 and all with different plates, there were no negative reviews. My daughter specially enjoyed the pesto sauce

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  36. Richard

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    La Scala and team provide a unique Italian dining experience with great food options and service. Do yourself a favor and try La Scala

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  37. wheninAustria

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The food is really good and authentic! Staff is always friendly and very accommodating. The only thing that would need improvement is their wine list. Not many good options by the glass and not enough Italian wines. Something very easy to fix partnering with a good Italian wine importer. Overall, very good experience!

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  38. DanJ84

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always love our time here, especially in the private room or on first fridays when there is live music

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  39. Manny

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Service was great, food was hit or miss - soup was served like warm, and the carpaccio had a weird taste. Pizzas were good.

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  40. Sunshine

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ate outside. Great food and service! Thank you!!!

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FAQs

La Scala - Los Altos is rated 4.8 stars by 185 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 3 times today
Google Map for La Scala - Los Altos

376 1st St, Los Altos, CA 94022

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Los Altos
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Executive chef
    Massimo Aversano
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