La Scala, Nino Germano's Little Italy Ristorante with a Bocci Ball Court

[Ferris Bueller]

La Scala in Little Italy, Baltimore was very good.  We hit there on a Saturday evening, with a medium-sized party (reservation of course), and were seated promptly.  Their shuttle to/from our hotel was a nice touch so we did not have to mess with parking.  From the Grilled Caesar salad and garlic bread to the homemade sausage, jumbo shrimp and spinach over penne pasta (made inhouse), everything was served hot and perfectly seasoned.  We had Chicken Parm, fettuccine verdi alla Bolognese, Gnocchi, penne with tomato sauce; everything was available in 1/2 portions for children.  

Their waitstaff was very well informed, courteous but not overbearing.  Food came out as ordered, and courses were timed well - they were very busy on a Saturday evening.  The drinks were great.  We did not enjoy dessert although they all were homemade and sounded good.  As a side note, the bocce ball court on the basement level of the restaurant was a good distraction for the kids but they have to be accompanied by an adult - just a head's up.  Interior is a little dated, and nothing to write home about, but the food was the focus and it all worked for us.