Sometimes all you need is a no-frills, kid-tolerant, neighbourhood Italian joint for a quick linguine or a pizza the aforementioned kids won’t think is too fancy. But even if you don’t have the family in tow, La Scala is about as unpretentious and reliable as they come. The hard-cover, wipe-down menu is looong, covering off steak, chicken, seafood, salads, pasta and pizza – nothing controversial or exploratory, just the classics done with practised precision. The gelati counter gets a workout on a hot Adelaide evening: grab a cone of limone and hit the street.
