La Scala is more than just a restaurant. Within it's four walls, it is family. Step through the door, and experience the nightly celebration.

Who creates this home-away-from-home? It is a talented group of people, under the leadership of Executive Chef and owner Nino Germano, striving collectively to create exceptional dining cuisine, coupled with unparalleled service. We are la Famiglia La Scala.

We are thrilled to get to know you. Benvenuti. At the age of 9, Nino Germano left Bafia, Sicily to move to Baltimore joining relatives and in search of the American Dream. His father established a successful construction company but Nino held a strong passion for great Italian food. Under his mother’s tutelage in the kitchen, Nino opened an Italian restaurant and pizzeria, Zia Pina. It was successful enough to open a second location.

In 1995, Nino decided to challenge himself further, he sold the initial restaurants and opened La Scala — a cozy 13 table restaurant located in Little Italy. His philosophy was simple — provide great traditional, home-style cooking with quality ingredients and personal attention. His approach worked. Chef and Owner, Nino Germano, treats his patrons “as if they were in his own home.”  You will often see Chef Nino personally checking on the diners and making sure everyone is enjoying their meal.