La Scala - Beverly Hills

Sad to say that for this special occasion (a belated bday for me), this photo is the best part of this experience. The service was inattentive, the food very mediocre and the waiter never even asked why I did not eat my horrible small salad (iceberg lettuce with tomato wedges and shredded carrots). Sad.

I’ve been eating chopped salad with my New York girl friends at La Scala for over 20 years. I love the old school booths, the location everything on the menu. My Italian friends say the food is authentic the service is always warm friendly. I’ve written several previous positive reviews praising the staff management. Several weeks ago, I ordered my usual chopped, substitute the lettuce for arugula only to be told they will no longer do that. I can’t believe something I’ve relied on for many years is now forbidden. When I offered to pay extra or let them use anything green other than lettuce the manager told me the owners have asked the chefs to refuse such requests. My dietitian told me 12 years ago that lettuce has no nutritional value. She insists I use kale, spinach watercress or arugula instead. The doctor confirmed her recommendation explaining that because lettuce is mostly water it has the added problem of containing more GMO’s or pesticides than any other vegetable. For all these reasons I haven’t eaten lettuce for over 10 years. As a breast cancer survivor, I take nutrition seriously try to always eat healthy. My girlfriends are the same. We live in a city that serves dressing on the side, is always eager to accommodate people with special dietary needs. I’m upset to learn La Scala no longer does so. I hope my post will help management reconsider.

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LA's out of control crime, undocumented illegals and homelessness are some of the worst in the country however dining at La Scala on Bresaola Di Manzo, Ravioli Alla Scala, Tiramisu and a glass of fine wine might help ease the concern that your freedom and well being are truly in jeopardy.

This used to be one of my favorite places to have lunch, but the quality has gone down over the past few years. I mean, it's not a bad place, but it was once much better than it is today. The food quality is noticeably less palatable than it was when I used to live out here. I wish the staff paid more attention to their surroundings, because I had to repeatedly ask for my waiter, but he was too busy talking to another one. I have enough good memories of this place to say that I would definitely come back, but I expect the management to inculcate into their wait staff a better appreciation of their customers.