“ Best pasta dish we've had in a very long time! Ravioli in a lemon cream sauce...amazing. Sat at the pizza bar and watched them make our pizza which was delicious! ”

“ I liked it a lot. Nice atmosphere. Food very good. Spaghetti with Shrimp and Clams very good and fresh cut pasta with pesto terrific. ”

“ After a full day of wine tasting, we returned to our hotel, and the valet host recommended Scala Osteria. It was just a quick two-block walk, and we were surprised to see how busy it was, even early in the evening. The ambiance was lovely, and the crowd added to the great vibe. The wait was about 10-15 minutes, but the host offered us seats at the bar with no wait, so we took it. The bartender was fantastic, providing excellent service despite being busy. My husband ordered the lasagna, and I had the seafood spaghetti. While mine was delicious, it was a little too spicy for my liking since I'm very sensitive to spice. They kindly accommodated me, removing the chili sauce, and my fresh new plate arrived quickly. My taste buds were thrilled! Even though we didn't have a microwave back at our hotel, we took our leftovers to go and nibbled on them the rest of the night--they were too good to leave behind! Highly recommend checking this place out. We'll definitely be back! ”

“ We enjoyed a lovely birthday dinner here! I made a dinner reservation just to be safe and we were promptly seated when we arrived. On our way in, I noticed there was some outdoor seating with heat lamps nearby which would be lovely had it not been the middle of winter. To our surprise, we were seated upstairs. As we walked through the main dining area, it was definitely filling up with the dinner crowd so the ambiance was lively but pleasant. From beginning to end, service was great and everything we would expect from a nice restaurant - friendly, prompt, attentive, patient, and helpful. All the dishes we tried were delicious. We started with some calamari, which was not too breaded, and their winter salad, which was perfectly refreshing. The lasagna and lobster fettuccine were great. And the desserts were a perfect icing on top. They gave us a complimentary birthday gelato and we also tried the tiramisu. Needless to say, we were stuffed and definitely had to do a post-dinner stroll afterwards. Definitely recommend this spot if you're looking for some good Italian eats in downtown Napa! ”

“ It has been a while since we have had authentic italian food. This place was so far beyond our expectations and the service is what really made the experience! Johnny was our server and he made excellent recommendations and went above and beyond to ensure we were having a good time. We ordered the pork chop milanese and lasagna. Easily the best lasagna I have ever had. My husband, who lived in Milan, said the pork chop was the best he has ever had - so delicious! We also had the burrata appetizer and polenta side. Everything was prepared well. The atmosphere is fun and the decor is lovely as well. We will definitely come back! Thank you for such a great time! ”

“ Delicious Italian meal. We enjoyed a late lunch today, so didn't have to wait for a table for 5. The host was very welcoming and we were soon greeted by our server, Debora. Food was great. We ordered the calamari, bread and oysters to share. The calamari was very tender and the breading was nice and crispy. The oysters were super fresh! The kiddos split a bolognese spaghetti and I got the spaghetti gamberi & vongole. My husband got the special pasta which had braised pork and a tomato sauce. Portions were great and filling. Super cute interior. Would be fun for a date night--- but was also great to come with the family! ”

“ Date of Visit: 11/17/2024 After wine tasting at Joseph Phelps Vineyards, we visited the Scala Osteria & Bar at the heart of Napa City for dinner. Scala is on my list for a while but the restaurant was packed and need to wait for seats if no reservation. We made a dinner reservation at 5:15pm the day before, which was the last 2 slots of the night. Scala Osteria & Bar was opened by the owner of Bistro Don Giovanni, Giovanni Scala and his wife Minta Scala, also with some other co-owners. The decoration vibe is Southern Italy, with white brick wall and lightings, as well as a cartoon map. The open bar and kitchen with a huge pizza grille was very eye-catching. Wonderland $16 I ordered the cocktail to pair with dishes. This Wonderland cocktail with holiday vibe is made with spiced Rum, spiced pear liqueur, orange juice, and pomegranate. With a spiced cinnamon sugar rim. 2017 Scala Osteria Pinot Noir, Stanly Ranch, Napa Valley $18 Husband got the Pinot Noir from Stanly Ranch with the restaurant name, Scala Osteria. This is a mid-bodied wine with notes of berry, which paired well with seafood and spaghetti. Spaghetti con gamberi & congole $36 For the main course, husband got the spagetti with clams, shrimp, toasted garlic, chili, and white wine. Hint of spiciness in the bowl with many fresh seafood was mouth-watering. Wood fire roasted whole fish $49 I got the whole fish that was grilled with wood fire. The fish of the day was Petrale Sole. The whole fish still has head and skin on with olives, rosemary, and cherries on the side. The server removed the fish bones and the head tableside, and left the head for you upon request. Roasted Cauliflower, romanesco, & heirloom carrots $9 We also got the roasted cauliflower as the side to go with the main courses. Tiramisu $15 For dessert, we got the tiramisu, which is one of my favorite desserts. This tiramisu tasted very great, the texture and the sweetness of the Crème anglaise and shaved chocolate, as well as the cocoa powder was amazing. Tiramisu Martini $18 We also got the tiramisu martini to pair with dessert. This one was made with dark rum, crème de cacao, espresso, and topped with whipped marscarpone, creme, and amaretto, with a piece of lady finger and cocoa powder on the rim of the glass. ”

“ I have been meaning to try this place for a while but always end up at their sister restaurant, Bistro Don Giovanni. Finally got the chance to book a reservation but could only get a later one at 9:30 pm which gave me a subtle hint that this place must be worth the wait. After killing our day waiting for this reservation with activities and drinks, we walked from our hotel to Scala and were seated promptly in the middle of the restaurant where we were seated between the bar and the booth sections. As soon as we sat, we were instantly asked if we wanted water which we appreciated the sentiment and the speed at which this was offered. Our waitress (I unfortunately forgot her name) was incredible and friendly from the moment she came to check on our drink orders to when she dropped the check. She answered our questions about the menu and gave us recommendations that we ended up going with. We ended up starting off with the octopus salad. It was great with the garnishes that came with it but texture-wise, it probably wasn't the best as my boyfriend described one of the pieces he had as slimy and fishy. For entrees, we ordered the Veal Scala-ppini and the Pork Chop Milanese. We were blown away by how inspired, fresh, and delicious the mains were. I salivate looking at my photos for the veal because it was truly incredible in depth, balance and flavor. For the sides, we were recommended the tubetti cacio pepe and the polenta. As plain as the sides looked, they boasted great quality and flavor that paired well with our mains. Although we had a late dinner reservation, it ultimately was worth it in the end. If you're in the area, this definitely is a spot to go to if you're unwilling to head to Bistro Don Giovanni's. I'm eagerly awaiting the next time I get to come to Napa and dine here ”

“ Wonderful ambiance, very classy and fitting for Downtown Napa! The servers were all very polite and friendly and even wrote a birthday card for our friend. I absolutely loved the food. The flavors are top notch and the texture of the pesto pasta was so original and refreshing. Definitely recommend coming here for special celebrations! ”

“ Came for solo lunch when I was in the area! The space is so upscale and cute. I was seated at a table in the middle. I went with some oysters to start and a seafood pasta for my main. The oysters were large and fresh, but they were just okay compared to some of the other ones I've had. The pasta though was amazing! It came with generous chunks of squid and it didnt have that fishy taste to it. The sauce was delicious and the pasta cooked perfectly ”