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LaScala's Fire-University City

4.3 (224)
$30 and under
Italian
3200 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

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LaScala's Fire-University City

4.3
$30 and under
Italian
University City

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
Welcome to LaScala's Fire in University City, on Drexel University Campus. Our second location in the heart of Philadelphia, we offer a large selection of beloved Italian American fare and Homemade Desserts. FIRE University City offers indoor and outdoor seating.

Stop in and have a quick drink at our full service bar, or come enjoy our Happy Hour, Monday through Friday, with friends and colleagues! We can't wait to serve you!

From our family to yours, let's eat!

Open Table's Diner's Choice 2022, 2023, 2025

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Modern European, Dessert
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Quentin Wills
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    University City
  • Cross street
    33rd st and Chestnut Street
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public transport
    Buses stop right on the corner and train is a few blocks away
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at LaScala's Fire-University City.

4.3

4.3
(224)
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

224 Reviews
  1. Amy Gold

    New Orleans / Louisiana38 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 19 August 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a table outside and it was a nice setting. The food wasn’t bad at all - but for the price, I think it was a little underwhelming. I had chicken Parm and it was a very healthy portion. I give that four stars. My husband had the Veal piccata and he would say 3 1/2 stars. My daughter had the vodka rigatoni and said it was pretty good. The drinks were delicious. And the bread was great too. Our server was very nice and extremely attentive. I think overall they’re probably better places to have Italian but if you’re looking for an easy place to sit outside, this would be a good option.

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  2. victoria

    Philadelphia County13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family joined me to celebrate my daughter’s birthday with no knowledge of LaScala. They were so pleasantly surprised and my daughter was so happy and delighted for such a lovely dinner with family. I will be back for more memorable experiences.

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  3. Beth

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 30 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend this restaurant. We have been in Philly for 5 days and so far this meal has been the best.

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  4. Neville

    Philadelphia County15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 June 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food quality is excellent. Was given a small table which proved to be a challenge in finding room for all the food the two of us ordered. Meals did not come out together. One of us got our meal almost within two minutes of ordering and the other person a few minutes later.

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  5. Bonnie

    Philadelphia County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 May 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! We have been here a few times. Their dessert is heavenly.

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  6. Jill

    Philadelphia County3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 May 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great happy hour deals. Nice wait staff and environment. I would go there again.

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  7. Pat

    Philadelphia County12 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 5 May 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    We went there for a quick dinner before an event because they had a relatively extensive salad menu and restaurant offerings in University City tend to be carb-heavy. We both ordered the goat cheese and spinach salad. The goat cheese was good, but it came in the form of deep-fried cheese balls. I ordered my salad with grilled shrimp and my husband ordered his with with grilled chicken. The shrimp were tiny and so overcooked, I could barely chew them. My husband said the chicken had the taste and consistency of cardboard. There was also bacon in the salad that was so overcooked and hard it could have broken a tooth. It’s too bad they can’t hire people for the kitchen who actually know how to cook. We will not be going back there.

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  8. Dustin Gold

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 2 April 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Convenient to Penn/drexel. Portions are generous. Quality is poor at best—a step above Olive Garden. Ingredients were unimpressive sadly.

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  9. Chuck

    Hawaii1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 29 March 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was so boring and bland…was very disappointing. I had the ravioli and my son had a panini sandwich…neither one of us finished our food…would never go back…the only good thing was the server who was nice

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  10. Ann

    Philadelphia County10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 March 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great at Lascala’s Definitely will go back

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Modern European, Dessert
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Quentin Wills
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    University City
  • Cross street
    33rd st and Chestnut Street
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public transport
    Buses stop right on the corner and train is a few blocks away
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

FAQs

For a quieter, very enjoyable visit aim for Sunday afternoon lunch, guests report calm, pleasant Sunday lunches; weekday team or company lunches also get consistent praise.

LaScala's Fire, University City feels cozy and energetic: subway-tile finishes and a visible wood-fired pizza oven give it character, the clever layout creates semi-private tables, and the room can be lively (especially on weekend nights).

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, informal attire is appropriate for a relaxed meal at LaScala's Fire.

Yes, LaScala's Fire, University City is frequently recommended for date nights and anniversaries, thanks to its cozy, intimate atmosphere and several positive date/anniversary visits from guests.

Come hungry, guests consistently describe the portions as generous, noting dishes and pizzas often come in large, filling servings.

Yes, LaScala's Fire in University City offers both indoor and outdoor seating, and guests frequently mention sitting on the patio and enjoying meals outside.

Yes, LaScala's Fire in University City is family-friendly, with many guests celebrating birthdays and graduations there and staff described as attentive to children.

Sunday afternoons are a lovely time to visit, guests specifically mention enjoying a relaxed Sunday-afternoon patio lunch at the University City location.

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A photo of LaScala's Fire-University City restaurant

LaScala's Fire-University City

4.3
$30 and under
Italian
University City

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
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