Welcome to Lacascio's Scratch Italian

“ I love the attention to detail of this restaurant. I ordered the Greek salad with grilled chicken and it was exceptional. The capers were a nice touch as were the olives (which I normally avoid). The hint of rosemary in the bread ahead of the meal was a pleasant surprise as well. Highly recommend! ”

“ If I could give this place 10 stars I would. Starting with the phenomenal service given by their bartender David. He was spot on with every single recommendation he gave. Was courteous, knowledgeable about the alcohol and food menus, plus didn’t sound bad singing along with the classics playing on the radio. After talking with him and a few regulars I decided on the chicken parm. When it arrived it wasn’t over sized, over sauced, or over rated. Exceptional. When it comes to desert for me and I hear about homemade cheesecake with a bourbon pecan crust, that is a must. I ordered their strawberries and basil on the side because I am sort of a purist but still like to dabble with the toppings from time to time. Nothing disappointed. I also want to bring up the Colonel Taylor whiskey and Bonanza Cab David recommended. Perfect pairings to my taste. I will be back whenever I’m in town, and highly recommend this place to any locals that haven’t been in yet. Thank guys for a wonderful meal. ”

“ We found a gem!!!!!! The food here was incredibly delicious. We will definitely be coming back! ”

“ Some meals are fine. Some are memorable. And then there are the ones where the table goes quiet because everyone’s too busy eating. That was our experience at LaCascio's Scratch Italian This is hands down some of the best Italian food I’ve ever had in East Texas. Even better, it earned the rare unanimous vote from my wife and our twin boys. No debates. No compromises. No emergency backup orders. Everyone was locked in. We started with the Italian nachos, minus the black olives and jalapeños. Pasta chips shouldn’t work this well, but they absolutely do. Alfredo sauce everywhere, sausage doing exactly what sausage was put on this earth to do, and not a single chip left standing. Next up was the shrimp Lindale, and honestly, that lemon basil cream sauce deserves its own fan club. Rich, bright, and borderline addictive. We were dipping anything within arm’s reach into it and had zero shame about it. They also brought out fresh bread with butter that I’m convinced was handcrafted by a higher power. Warm, soft, and dangerous. The kind of bread that makes you forget you ordered actual food. Everything here is made in house and it shows. Not in a “we say that on the menu” way, but in a “someone genuinely cares about what’s hitting the table” way. Service was phenomenal from start to finish, attentive without hovering. The dining room is beautiful and elegant without feeling stuffy. You can wear jeans and still feel like you’re somewhere nice. And the prices felt more than fair for the quality. No post meal wallet regret. For our main dishes, both kids went the chicken parmesan route. One ordered the chicken parmesan sandwich, and the pesto was an elite move. The other went classic chicken parmesan but subbed alfredo and fettuccine, which is the correct decision if you enjoy happiness. Both pieces of chicken were incredibly tender and cooked to perfection. My wife ordered the chicken marsala and barely spoke after it arrived, which is always the highest compliment. Rich, balanced, and exactly how marsala should be. I went with the lemon basil shrimp, and it was easily one of the best dishes I’ve had in quite some time. Perfectly cooked shrimp, bold but balanced flavor, and a sauce I’m still thinking about. Dessert was non negotiable. We went with the strawberry cinnamon bread pudding and the caramel topped cheesecake. Two different desserts, two flawless executions, and zero leftovers. Bottom line, LaCascio’s Scratch Italian delivers across the board. Food, service, atmosphere, and value all dialed in. This is the kind of place you confidently recommend, bring people you actually like to, and quietly hope doesn’t get so popular that getting a table turns into a problem. We’ll absolutely be back and next time we’ll make sure to catch the dinner menu (after 5pm.) ”

“ The food is absolutely delicious and so carefully prepared! I am gluten free (not by choice) and they are so knowledgeable and attentive when preparing my meal. The food is so fresh and hasn't wavered from when it first opened. The service and atmosphere, drinks etc are bare none. You won't be sorry for making the drive to Lindale if you aren't local. It's that good!! ”

“ This is a cute place inside! I love the decor. The bar side is especially nice. The food here is always delicious. The service can use polishing. The staff seemed disorganized and flustered. However, it’s the food that would make us come back! I really loved the shrimp Lindale and the short rib ravioli! Both were very good! It’s a local restaurant worth a try! ”

“ This is by far the best restaurant that we've eaten at in our time in ETX (15 years). Everything was exceptional! Our server Annette was fantastic as well. We can't wait to return and try more! Thank you so much for a lovely lunch. ”