Scarantino's Italian Inn

Food, service, ambiance-everything is A+. You know when you walk in and see those red and white checkered tablecloths that the food is about to be delicious. I recently moved to Glendale after living in Los Feliz all my life. I was sad I was moving away from my Palermo Restaurant until I tried this gem today.Interestingly enough I had passed by this spot all life but never thought to give it a try.I had their minestrone soup, antipasto salad, Glendale pizza, and Lasagna - everything was delicious (although the antipasto could be improved, it was still tasty with their homemade dressings).The portion sizes were great! Not too big, not too small, exactly As filling as it should be. And with two people, we even had leftovers to take home. The entire staff was great, and the ambiance was cozy and felt like someone's Italian grandma's house. And our waitress Jestena was super down-to-earth.I'm glad I finally decided to try the spot-I'll definitely be back.

I love a good, old-school red sauce joint. Sadly, Scarantino's is not that. It has the ambience down, with the wood paneling, wrought iron light fixtures, and red gingham tablecloths. Stylistically, it's trapped in the mid-1960s, and I dig that. Food-wise, it seems stuck in the freezer section of a 1980s grocery store, and I don't dig that. The lasagna tastes very much like some Lean Cuisine frozen entrée, even down to the insipid sauce with sparsely spaced chunks of mystery meat. I've only ever encountered that specific texture of ricotta filling in frozen lasagna dinners. (The waitress claimed a customer said he had eaten lasagna "all over the world," and theirs was "the best he'd ever had." That customer is either a liar or dysgeusic.) The meatballs had the tell-tale taste of breadcrumbs. The salad was nothing but iceberg lettuce and underripe tomatoes, while the soup was just potatoes, beans, and overcooked elbow macaroni. The bread was doughy, spongy, and gummy -- basically like sandwich bread -- served with rock hard, cold butter that was impossible to spread. All told, it was a mediocre dinner at best.While it has charming time warp atmosphere and good service, Scarantino's is severely lacking in the food department. With dinners starting around $20 each, prices are not enough of a bargain to overlook the culinary deficiencies, so this was just a one-time excursion for me, I'm afraid.

Wanted to try something new in the area a d found this Italian gem. The decor is very authentic old school and I loved every inch of itThe service was great. Everyone was super friendly and attentive especially our server Jestina (shoutout to Jestina, the real mvp.) We ordered two fountain drinks, two minestrone, antipasto, the Glendale special(pizza) and lasagna. Everything came out fast. The pizza was very good and light (8.5/10.) the minestrone was really good (8/10) the antipasto was not bad (6.7/10) and the lasagna was really good (9/10). All the portions were more than big enough. This was for two people and we still had half a pizza and antipasto to go so this much can easily feed 3-4 people.The total for all the food and drinks was $66. Not many places you can get old school authentic food to feed a whole family and not break the bank. It's definitely worth a try if you are in the area.

First timer here! Absolutely loved the authentic and cozy atmosphere of the restaurant and I appreciated the staff offering exceptional service by being really attentive of their customers! I had the Baked Manicotti. It's exactly how it's described but honestly it sounds much better on paper... It was basically an Italian enchilada but the combination of a crepe and ricotta cheese wasn't it. I'd recommend to order something else off the menu. I'd also suggest skipping the bread since it isn't served toasted/warm, therefore it tastes slightly stale, not worth the calories or carbs imo. Nonetheless, I was a satisfied costumer with the delicious soup and salad offered with the meal, I was not expecting that treat! It's evident this restaurant tries to go above and beyond and for that I applaud them!

Food was absolutely delicious! The restaurant is super cozy and inviting. The staff were incredibly welcoming, and coursed out the meal wonderfully!

If you've never eaten at Scarantino's, pull out your calendar right now and make a plan, because this is a fantastic find -- and boy, am I glad I finally found this place. I've lived in Los Angeles (San Fernando Valley) for 37 years and hadn't heard of it until today, so now I'm mourning the many years of meals I haven't had. A family operation that's been open since 1967 (with related family restaurant roots going even further back to 1949), Scarantino's is a gem of an old-school Italian restaurant full of warmth, charm and friendly service that immediately makes you feel like you're eating at home instead of out. The dining room is a complete throwback to mid-century America, which is tremendous fun. As spotlessly clean as if my own, finicky mother was in charge, the decades-old decor (wood paneled walls, red & white checkered table cloths) transports you to a time when you could dine out on plentiful servings of good quality food for a reasonable price. And that's not just a feeling you get from the retro ambiance, because Scarantino's proves this is still possible today. Each entree is served with a salad topped with a tasty dressing they've bolstered with a dash of Parmesan, and a cup of homemade minestrone soup built from a hearty broth packed with fresh vegetables, potatoes and macaroni. This is elemental stuff that'll get you properly prepared for the main attraction. On to the entrees. My wife ordered the Chicken Voldostano, a breast that's stuffed with Italian ham and Provolone then sauteed with butter, lemon and fresh mushrooms. The chicken was light and flavorful in its simple sauce, the ham and cheese adding a luxurious depth without being salty (a frequent, unfortunate trait of ham & cheese stuffings, but not here). I ordered the Veal Parmigiana -- a simply breaded and fried cutlet topped with fresh mozzarella, resting on a light, slightly acidic tomato sauce. The veal was tender and tasty, with the melted fresh mozzarella being a welcome departure from the heavier servings of cheese offered at most places. Both dishes were accompanied by spaghetti, which we asked to have tossed in olive oil & garlic rather than marinara; the light, herbaceous bite was a nice contrast to the heartier preparations of our meats. Remember what I said about reasonable prices? Well, each of our entrees was $22 including the soup, salad and spaghetti, which is quite a bargain in today's economy. Especially considering this is very high quality, great tasting food. Couple all this with a friendly, gregarious waitress and a laid-back crowd of couples and families, and you've got the perfect spot to enjoy the kind of meal you used to when you were a kid. And now that I finally know about Scarantino's, I'll be back frequently to try most everything else on the menu. Like I said, grab your date book and book a date for dinner. You'll be very happy you did.

Keeping the review brief and simple. My fiance, Pops and I came here for dinner, Pops has been here a few times with his friends but this was our first. We ordered the Chicken Voldastano, the Lasagna for Pops and Chicken Parmigiana for myself together with a bottle of burgundy. The entree comes WITH minestrone soup & salad - That soup!!! It was quite delish! We are off to a good start! Our server Jessica was very sweet and courteous, she took our orders then a gentleman came and laid a bread basket and some butter on the table while we're waiting for the main meal, it also gave me time to look around and get a good look at the place, it was simple, clean and has ample seating to accommodate a group or for an intimate couple's dinner. The sequence of serving was just perfect! Jessica served us our Salad & Soup and a few minutes later, came the main meal, it looked delicious and smells appetizing! I am happy to report that the food tasted as good as it looked - Yum! I am really glad Pops coaxed us to come here, we loved the food and the service, definitely a great incentive to come back the next time we get that Italian food craving.Delicious food, clean restaurant and great service, what more can you ask for?Enjoy!

I Went in late night before they closed and they were kind enough to serve me before closing time and I'm very grateful for that amazing service. They answered all my questions and even helped me order when I struggled. Definitely recommend the specials and the ice cream. I really enjoyed the food it came salad and bread and great soup. I just wish I ate inside rather than take out because the ambiance in there was such a vibe but I will definitely be going back for a chicken parm. I forgot to take a pic of the rest of my order but it was truly delicious and felt homemade.

Tight quarters in here for what (we were told) was a night they were "slammed." It's how it goes...we arrived before 6:30 (no reservations unless your party if 5 or more) and they were already sold out of 4 of the specials. By decor, other clientele, and the taste, this is the standard old style Italian restaurant. The fact that afterwards we agreed the bread (a fresh loaf) and the chicken picatto were the best items say something about the pasta dishes: they're...fine. Meat sauce, red sauce...they're fine. Pasta was cooked well, but the sauce was bland. Thankfully not sweet, just bland. Didn't matter the dish, it was all bland. Those dishes arrive with minestrone soup (salty, I was told by the fellow diners) and salad (they did a caesar for your carrot-averse diner, and that was good). Wait was ok; it seemed like they weren't going to just seat people at empty tables if the wait staff wasn't available, and I appreciate that. In the end, nothing special.

As many others have shared, I have been coming for many years. I come at least 3 times a month with my best friend. It is such a great place for a delicious dinner, comfortable cozy seating and a wonderful setting. Their servers have become our friends. They make us feel special. Tonight we had Jamie, and we just absolutely love her. Great personality and exceptional service!! We love, love, love the food.. I usually have the delicious pastatino. Love it.. tonight I had the lasagna because I saw it on their Instagram story and it looked yummy.. well, it was even more delicious than it looked. They offer soup or salad with each dinner and of course fresh bread and butter. We also order the best garlic bread I have ever had. They are a staple in our community and I know exactly why.. For all of the reasons I just gave.. Do yourself a favor, save room for the freshest, most authentic spumoni ice cream you will ever have..