La Scala Italian Restaurant

Very very good Western Hemisphere Italian.I think the house is Venezuelan and these are first rate Venezuelan Italian recipes.But if I am wrong on this point, this could be Argentinian Italian, or even U.S. Italian.North and South American Italian menus and recipes are similar with slight differences in the details.The menu and execution remind me of other Venezuelan Italian restaurants I have been to.* * *That said, Key Biscayne residents love the place.This includes both Yelpers and the people I know in Key Biscayne who love to come here.Tomatoes are better in Italy and South America - so that will always weigh down a Florida Italian place.But there is a lot to like here.* * *My two personal favorites are:a) The pesto and the bread that goes with it. There is a lot of boring pointless pesto in the United States. This pesto has serious interest. the bread is heavy enough to be substantial but not so heavy as to sit in your stomach like a lump afterwards.I could have just had pesto and bread for dinner and been perfectly happy.b) They do a totally totally superior tiramisu.The star of the show is rum and they use a first rate rum.Plus the tiramisu serving is nice and big.Samuel C is a growing boy ... and likes to get lots of dessert.* * *Everything else was solid enough.There were no novelty dishes to make me go nuts over some cook innovating in the kitchen.There was not the insane execution decadence of a Southern Philadelphia Red Sauce Italian place where four generations of meatball making or lasagna making have produced legendary dishes that have stood the test of generations.But what they have here is very nice.I would be happy to come back. * * *Give me sweet and creamy tiramisu with enough rum to turn me into a drunken cheerleader And I will get my pom poms and my Yelp Varsity sweater ...And tell everyone on the planet how your dessert made me happy.* * *SIS BOOM BAHRAH RAH RAH.GO TIRAMISU !!!(And go pesto too while you are at it.)

What a fantastic find! And so funny-- on previous trips I had been to this strip mall and gone to the Subway next door (yes it's in a strip mall like that so this will help you find it!) tons of times on the way to the beaches....anyway, my husband picked this out via Yelp and I'm so glad we came here -- it's just lovely. A charming seemingly (my observation, not sure if I'm correct) family run restaurant with a packed house every time they are open. The food was spectacular. And the ambience is cozy and even though the place gets full it's not LOUD and obnoxious. You kind of feel like you are going to a place where most of the people here are coming here every week, you know what I mean? I had the bolognese and it was to die for. I can't recall what my husband ordered -- I think maybe the Osso Bucco - regardless-- everything was amazing and we'll be back every time we are in town! Highly recommend. Very romantic.

Very delicious meal! By far the nicest waiters in Key Biscayne.The olive oil is absolutely delicious if you love pesto. I recommend the Seafood Risotto, Fettuccine Alfredo or the Lasagna. We werent too fond of the Bolognese or the Caesar.

This is outstanding Italian/Sicilian cuisine. We had a fantastic meal that would have done our Italian relatives proudGreat service, and we enjoyed a good bottle of wine to boot. Excellent cannoli highly recommended I would suggest making a reservation.

Nice little restaurant in Key Biscayne that gives you the sense of not being in USA but in Italy... The food and atmosphere are great but don't forget to make a reservation...

The food is great, the service is wonderful. Always nice to see the owner there and I love the place, it's warm and cozy.

This is our second visit, and just as impressive. The ambiance is not the best, it is a relatively small restaurant, and not necessarily the most up to date decor. But, if good food is what you are after, this is the place. Every dish was exquisitely prepared. Very flavorful, but not over the top. Portions are generous. Wine is reasonably priced.We will be back- it really is excellent.

Wonderful place, cozy, small, but perfect if you want a delicious Italian dinner, in a relaxed atmosphere with an impeccable service like we used to see in every fine dining establishment in south Florida in the 80's. Great wine selection, all the Italian classics on the menu served very professionally by the owner and his staff. It fells like going home to have your palate pampered and your soul hugged in a warm and friendly embrace. No wonder all the islanders think of it as their personal dining room. Call and reserve during the week if you can, this is a well hidden gem although very popular . Highly recommended

Amazing! Key Biscayne must try!! Thanks for taking care of us and our large party. The food was Amazing!!

We had a lovely meal here with our family which included 2 toddlers. People around us were older and more dressed up. The staff were incredibly kind and helpful, they even went to borrow a extra high chair from a restaurant down the lane. We thoroughly enjoyed the food. It tasted very home made. Not oily or too salty. Would definitely recommend going back! It came across as a charming family ran restaurant.