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LaScala's Fire-University City, Philadelphia, PA

LaScala's Fire-University City

4.6 (188)
$30 and under
Italian
3200 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
LaScala's Fire at University City is located at 32nd & Chestnut on the Drexel University Campus.
(This is not our Old City location.)

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Open Table's Diner's Choice 2022, 2023

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
  • Area
    University City
  • Cross Street
    33rd st and Chestnut Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Buses stop right on the corner and train is a few blocks away
  • Additional
    Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

What 188 people are saying

LaScala's Fire-University City reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
LaScala's Fire-University City offers "great food" and "great service," with "excellent pizza" and a variety of appetizers and entrees. Patrons highlight the accommodating staff and quick service, despite occasional wait times. Desserts and drinks receive praise, though some dishes and the dining temperature could improve. Overall, a welcoming dining experience.
188 Reviews
  1. Stephanie VIP

    Chicago7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 13 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Thanks for a lovely meal at LaScala's Fire. Great food. Great service.

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  2. Dave

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 12 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Appetizers were excellent. So many choices on entrees.

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  3. Trish VIP

    Philadelphia32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff super accommodating as we had way more folks than we anticipated but they just flexed.

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  4. C

    Philadelphia1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent pizza. The service is great. I’ll be coming back soon.

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  5. Charmaine

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My family and I enjoyed our food. Everything was fresh and tasted great. It took a while for the waiter to over but she provided great service. The food came out really fast too.

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  6. Monica VIP

    Philadelphia8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good but the tiramisu disappointing since it didn’t have any coffee flavor. The restaurant was a bit too chilly and there were several customers with jackets inside. The service was fast and they got the orders right.

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  7. Ivitikis

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time the food was very good and the drinks were nice to my daughter is coming to visit me I will be goin go back to let her experience it as well.

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  8. michelle

    Greater Boston1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was lacking, took over 15 minutes to get club soda, waitress was rude when bringing the food

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  9. Nicholas

    Philadelphia1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was meh, service was great. The chicken Parmesan was pretty good, the spaghetti and meatballs and chicken piccata, not so much. We should have had the pizza instead- that looked really good.

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  10. Shawn

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Quick and polite, seated right away. Server was attentive and not overbearing. Food was good on point for the price. The desserts were very good.

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FAQs

LaScala's Fire-University City offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 397-4481.

LaScala's Fire-University City is rated 4.6 stars by 188 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
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3200 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Dining areas

Additional information

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