We came here for our 20th wedding anniversary and we were so happy with the service and the food. It was a little loud, but overall a nice, casual experience and the perfect low-key way to celebrate. The food was a bit expensive but it was delicious. I got the berry salad and added steak and it was a HUGE portion and so full of flavor! My husband got the chicken Marsala and he said it was really good. We hit the goat cheese balls as an appetizer and they were fluffy and good. Overall it was a great experience and our server, Preston was wonderful. read more

Above average experience. I would go back A few trash peeps walking around in sweat pants but the food was pretty good as were the cocktails. They were out of the potatoes I ordered , and chose to auto sub them for an alternative without telling me, but overall good experience. I'll be back. read more

LaLa’s in the Lakes - Pork Chop - Salad Near Me - Akron, Ohio

3.8 is my score, but this review only includes drinks at the bar and "Happy Hour" specials. LaLa's is a nice Portage Lakes restaurant but is becoming dated and needs some attention. Service is good and they are known for their Prime Rib. At the bar we had wine (Happy Hour not a full selection) and chilled shrimp, loaded potato skins (2 halves of a baked potato) and 2 piece chicken with jojos. The shrimp were large and tasty. Loaded Potato Skins were large and delicious. The Fried Chicken was disappointing in that it was overcooked and dry. We didn't send it back, but didn't finish it. A nice place and I'll have to return for a full sit down meal. read more

One of my favorite places. This place knows how to make a martini! I have been here with my book club, as well as someone on one dates and the services is always quick and attentive. Food is very good as well, I like their salads. And if good food and drink isn't enough to sell you this place is GORGEOUS. Has a very classy look and they even have a piano playing some nights. read more

LaLa’s in the Lakes - Book club! - Salad Near Me - Akron, Ohio

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Excellent food and service. Beautiful ambiance for a special occasion. Crowded, so call ahead for a reservation

Lala's has a charming vibe and a really inviting atmosphere--definitely the kind of place you want to like right away. The setting is cozy and the staff was friendly, which set the stage for a nice evening. I ordered the gnocchi with sweet corn sauce, and the flavors were actually pretty pleasant. The sauce had a nice touch of sweetness and paired well with the pasta. That said, I found myself wishing there were more gnocchi and alot less broccolini--the dish felt a bit veggie-heavy for something where the pasta should be the star. A more balanced ratio would've made it feel heartier and more satisfying. One small detail that stood out. Our waitress had very long acrylic nails--like 3-4 inches long. It didn't affect service, but it was a little distracting and raised some hygiene concerns. How does one wipe and clean under those things. They also reach over the plate and into the food. Not a dealbreaker as long as she shortens the nails to something reasonable, but something that might be worth rethinking in a food service setting. All in all, Lala's has a lot going for it--great ambiance, friendly service, and creative menu ideas. With a few small tweaks, especially in portion balance and presentation, it could easily become a standout in the area. read more

First time visitor for dinner. Place is mostly empty. Gentleman at front reception asked how many. Said he'd go check to see if there's a table yet visible in front of us a ton of empty tables. Came back and asked if we'd like a window seat which we said sounds good. He then said all the tables are dirty so give him a minute to clean up. My reaction in my head was really? Dirty tables and the place is empty? And you were sitting up here chatting with some woman before you chose to acknowledge us? Any way we ended up sitting in an area that was the lounge. Has a bar and tvs in it. We ordered grilled scallops which came with mushroom risotto and asparagus. You just get three scallops (for the price would have expected 5). Also orders the grilled Halibut which came with the same sides. Size of Halibut appropriate for price. No salads. No breads. We did order an appetizer but server apparently did not hear us so did. It get. When we pointed that out she apologized and apologized repeatedly for the rest of our meal and offered us free dessert or to get the appetizer made for us to take home. We refused but she was trying hard to make up for it. Overall the value exchange of 113 for what we got was less than we'd expect. The service was good. Sitting in the bar area not what we'd have expected. Given the location (you have to want to come here to eat here. Nothing else around). And the value exchange. Most likely will not return for a very long time. read more

Went for my daughter in law's Birthday. Four meals and all excellent. Then they brought out a huge chocolate cake birthday desert Staff and service excellent read more

Lala's is a unique experience. I'll call it a hidden gem, of sorts. We decided to give it a try and made a dinner reservation for my husbands birthday. The exterior of the building is beautiful, however the inside leaves me slightly perplexed. The decor is... strange. Imagine a mix of a high end steak house, Cracker Barrel, and your grandmas house. Again, strange. I was feeling a little "uh oh" upon initial impression but WOW-- was our service and dinner absolutely amazing. We started with calamari steak and a small charcuterie board. Nice portion sizes and both delicious. My husband had the salmon and I had the grilled romaine salad with filet added. Hands down, one of the best salads I've ever had. Since we were celebrating, our server treated us to a crème brûlée desert which was also incredible. We've been recommending LaLas to our family and friends and can't wait to come back! read more

LaLa’s in the Lakes - Grilled romaine with filet - Salad Near Me - Akron, Ohio

The food and service are great. This place is a hidden gem. Great food, Great service and great prices!

Went on Fat Tuesday special. Ordered frogs legs pretty good Shared low country boil with husband. Good. But dessert. Lala. Puff pastry does not make a beignet. Shame on you. read more

Six of us went there for a birthday celebration. Server was good and friendly. Food however was lukewarm, delivered in stages to the table, one didn't get het dinner for about ten minutes. Manager came over , asked how our meals were, and when told of our complaints didn't really acknowledge, made excuses and walked away. Would NOT recommend this restaurant with the prices they charge. 6 meals, none worth the price. If you're going to charge for fine dining, then provide fine dining. read more

If I could give them 6 stars I would. We decided to go to one of their dinner and wine tasting special events. We are very glad we did! Meal included charcuterie with Prosecco, fois gras with a South African white wine, grouper with peach salsa and a Chardonnay, pesto cheese mezzalina in a mushroom truffle sauce with Pinot Noir, beef cheeks Ragu with potatoes confit and a delectable Cabernet sav and a flourless, but none the less yummy chocolate cake with a Syrah. On top of the wonderful food, the service was outstanding. The owner, manager, and staff were very personable, friendly, and on top of everything. Additionally, the chef and wine expert came out before every course to fully explain everything and were quite knowledgeable and professional. We will definitely be back for dinner during regular service. read more

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We recently dined here for a milestone celebration. The staff and service were very good, attentive. We were seated in an extremely noisy section of the restaurant. I should have asked to be seated elsewhere...my bad for not doing so. Conversation was difficult due to the noise ( a large party nearby and a pianist). The food was good, for most part, just way overpriced. We had the large charcuterie board, which was quite tasty, just not worth $55.00!! I'm never impressed when I'm charged for bread, like is done here. My chicken Marsala was decent but too much butter and oil in bottom of the dish. No drinks, no desserts but bill came to $300.00 for 4 people. It's highly doubtful we will return. read more

Food was amazing! Steak is huge, Brussel sprouts are delicious, and cheesecake is very good. Very nice inside. You get what you pay for. Pricey read more

Food was good. Server charged random price for my drink bc no button in system. After a long discussion, turns out she ordered the wrong drink. I did question the way it tasted and she said that's how they make it. Even the manager argued until she realized what it was I was supposed to have. Then she finally changed the price. Good thing I didn't have an allergy. I was charged $12 for a $6 drink. read more

Great portions! Decent service but dated ambiance. Carrot cake could be improved upon: WAY too big and not enough cream cheese frosting. 8/10 read more

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What a great experience, this is the former Anthes (high end) Restaurant so the building is beautiful, the setting is perfect and the food and service were all upscale as expected. Lisa has the staff and chefs working well together and in the current Covid times it just a pleasure to find and have a really good restaurant experience. We started at the bar with plexiglass dividers keeping us safe from other patrons. Our drinks were perfect. I chose a fish special and I'm sorry I didn't write the name down, it was delish. We laughed and talked while a keyboard player entertained and added so much to the evening. Thank you Lisa... Like Arnold Schwarzenegger said... I'll be back. read more

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I walk in, and the Christmas decorations are still up(it's late January). A waitress comes over and takes a gold platter away from each of our seats, not sure why that was there. After about 20 minutes they ask if we want appetizers, we order the calamari, one of my favorite foods. The calamari its self was actually pretty solid, best part of the night, along with the optional aioli, however the strange sauce they coated it in was not very good, it was an odd tang flavor that did not go well with the calamari. There aren't many good options to order off of on the menu, so I pick a ceaser salad. The salad comes out about 20 minuites later, in a bowl that looks as if it is staring me in the face, it is angled oddly. The salad itself was lacking in flavor, the dressing was a small amount, but did not taste like a traditional caeser dressing, everything else about the salad tasted bland. Including the chicken which tasted awfuly moist, and tasted as good as shake n bake chicken. Overall very dissapointing. -Taco from the Hungry Hungry Hippos 1/10 read more

We were looking for a romantic dinner on a Friday night in UCLA ( Upper Canton Lower Akron ). LaLa's delivered on all fronts. Piano music playing in bar, linen tablecloths, soft lighting and a menu that encouraged a dining experience. My wife enjoyed the pork chop while I had the lamb chops. We enjoyed our mains but the Brussel sprouts stole the show. They were charred with bacon and a Thai chili. Absolutely try the Brussel sprouts. We took home some chocolate cake which was rich and delicious. Service was attentive and friendly adding to our wonderful evening. If you are looking for a place for quiet conversation, enjoying a meal in an upscale and beautiful setting then make your way to LaLas read more

Old, outdated decor and overpriced food. Got the specially burger and it was mediocre at best. Stuff you can make at home. Wife got the Scampi pasta. Scampi was tough and rubbery. Waiter was pleasant but took forever in between table visits. Place seems understaffed. Don't waste your money. Restaurant robbery in an antiquated, out of style and worn out eatery. read more

I never post reviews. In fact this may be my first one on yelp. My husband and I went here for our wedding anniversary. The food, service and atmosphere did not disappoint and in fact Lalas was exceptional. We had the goat cheese balls as an appetizer. Wow. Such flavor. Our dinners were delicious and the apple caramel cheesecake will be in my dreams for days to come. Our server was kind with impeccable timing on all our food. There was a piano player there which made the night even more special. Highly highly recommend this restaurant!!! We can't wait to go back!! read more

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LaLa's does such an amazing job at creating an experience! When we come here, we feel like we are royalty. The decor is beautiful. I can stare around and get lost at all the work put in! Definitely a place to feel treated! The staff has always been super nice and professional! They always decorate for holidays. The food is delicious too. It's more high end dishes, but they are delicious and beautiful plated! Cocktails are great, they have martinis! Overall, I recommend LaLa's to anyone! Great place for a getaway! read more

I would have given them 4 stars for the ambiance and the food, which was great. However, our wait time was extremely long. Even with our reservation it was an hour. I would like to give a shout out to the server (wish I got her name) who apologized for the long wait, offered a discount on our meal and comped dessert. That was excellent customer service, as we never complained about the wait. I would try visiting again though. read more

Went for drinks with friend. Ordered drinks and they made what I ordered but when the bill came they claimed they made them with top shelf liquor and added a considerable up charge to the price on the menu. The drink was weak so I didn't taste any difference. No help when I asked about it. Our server just blamed us because we didn't specifically using "house" liquors. Seems like a slimy way to push up the bill on unsuspecting customers. Not exactly the fun relaxing kind of place we were looking for. Suggest you go elsewhere. read more

First time going, and this service was exceptional. Our server was Preston, and he was delightful. Pork chops with Brussels sprouts and truffle mash potatoes and pesto zoodles were phenomenal. The scenery was decorated so cute and festive. Definitely will be going back! read more

I love it! Incredible food, we went when Lala's first opened and had great service! I got their Stuffed chicken... YUM! We also went after church for brunch because I heard great things, and they didn't disappoint! Their quiche was in a unique little crock, so it stayed hot the entire time! Oh yeah, did I forget to say you get fruit & a little danish with your meal?! Tonight, being in quarantine, we did a pick up service! Check Social Media to see the weekly menu with the nightly specials! read more

LaLa’s in the Lakes - Salad Near Me - Akron, Ohio

If you're looking for a casual dining experience with great food that is out of the realm of all the sports bars in the area this is a great place. The bread that is served is my Moms favorite . As far as apps go i tried the bruschetta and meatball and both were great. The mussels were Also good. The Ceasar salad dressing is also one of my favorites. I got the filet and it was cooked perfectly.l. Sorry i took the pics after we had already dug in. Drinks are a little pricey but very good. They also have a nice wine selection. I haven't tried the brunch yet but will be back!! There is plenty of seating at the bar and high tops in the bar also. There is a dining room on the other side. read more

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Love the patio here and the food was very good! Enjoyed our experience and had wonderful service. I can't wait to come back.

Had an amazing annual meeting for 70 people. The staff was incredible and very easy to work with. We had the bar area which was cozy and their sound system worked great. I received several comments from attendees about how their meal was wonderful. The food was great! It was hot, fast and large portions. I know many of us will be back for dinner. read more

Our dinner was absolutely fabulous. Our waiter, Richard, would be hard to beat anywhere. The only issue we had was it is not handicapped friendly. My husband who uses a cane could hardly get up the steps at the front door and go down the steps to get inside the restaurant. The bathroom has no railings to help people keep their balance. It has nothing to do with the excellence of anything else, but does make a difference to those who are handicapped challenged. Highly recommend the food, service and ambiance. Just be a little more attentive to handicapped! read more

We have a wonderful evening at LaLa's!!! It was our first time & it was a delightful place to celebrate a 78th birthday! Great food & service & they made the evening soooo special read more

The food was average - medium steak was charred and medium-well to well done- horrible!! When we got the bill, I used a $50 gift card as part of payment; they credited me only $40. When I pointed out the discrepancy, the waitress sent over the manager who "rang it up". She explained, "as part of the administrative fees they have to deduct $10 to offset any additional costs, however, [I] could deduct it from the tip". This was the first I have ever heard of "administrative charges" on a gift card - they are paid upon purchase. I always tip 20% minimum, but felt insulted they took automatic tip on party of 3; as if I was not going to tip. Our server was really nice, but due to manager's bogus explanation, I tipped the standard 20%! I Will NEVER go here again. read more

Gathered with dear friends to celebrate a birthday last evening. Our server, Richard, was beyond fabulous, going above and beyond to not only decorate our table scape prior to our arrival, but also to graciously attend to every detail of the evening. What an awesome human! Food was incredible, from appetizers to dessert. Well done, Richard, and team LaLa's!! read more

Was looking for a new place to dine with the hubby and was told about this place. I LOVED the atmosphere the music being played in the piano. The appetizer.. Piandina... is so delicious. I also had the blackened scallops with spaghetti squash spinach and sliced apples. It was very enjoyable. Hubby got the. Salmon and cheese grits. It like it but she said the grits were lumpy. It was a very nice date night. read more

LaLa’s in the Lakes - Piandina.. DELICIOUS Italian flatbread with Goat cheese, Provolone cheese, Prosciutto, Arugula, fig jam finished with balsamic reduction. - Salad Near Me - Akron, Ohio

We've been to Lalas at least a dozen times now and unfortunately the experience has gotten incrementally worse on each visit. The first 2 times, we loved it, no complaints, great food. As time has gone on the menu remains stale. The dishes are never quite the same quality. For instance we order the Buffalo cauliflower each time, and the pollo ripieno regularly and sometimes it's amazing and sometimes it's awful. We've had the same experience sporadically multiple times. My low rating is for this: twice now I've been served dishes that contain pork that is not mentioned anywhere on the menu. In fact the menu seems to always be slightly off from what is actually being served. The manager was gracious both times but why would this happen twice to a single customer? Additionally the martinis and honestly every cocktail we ever order are... not good. They're usually missing a key component (certain ingredient, special rim coating) and they're watered down. I used to LOVE Lalas and we've spent a couple thousand dollars there easy but the final straw was I ordered carry out over the phone and when I went inside to pick it up, they made me wait outside for 25 minutes at some random unmarked door. This was after I showed up at the time they told me to. Among the dishes I ordered was a pizza that was DRENCHED and I mean SWIMMING in honey. Just disgusting. Lalas what the hell? Get it together! We won't be back until we start hearing things are improved read more

Great Food, the scallops are to die for!! Brussel sprouts are amazing & moscato is the best i've ever had. They have live music and such talented people too! Every server we have had is so knowledgeable read more

LaLa’s in the Lakes - Moscato - Salad Near Me - Akron, Ohio

Fantastic flavorful appetizers and meal. LaLa's on the Lakes takes food to the next level. The wild mushroom risotto was the best I've ever had bar none. We really enjoyed the meal and experience!! read more

LaLa’s in the Lakes - Tuscan spicy sausage dip, lobster and crab cocktail, special flat bread appetizer. The best blueberry lemonade drinks we've ever had!! - Salad Near Me - Akron, Ohio

This was the second time we ordered the mushroom basalmic pizza. Delicious! I have had excellent steaks and the scallops were very good also. I haven't been able to go in and sit at the bar for awhile but maybe soon. I highly recommend this place if you have not tried it. read more

Had the best experience ever. We were celebrating Christmas...yes in August...and I'm sure Santa lent his elves to decorate our table. From tablecloth to chair bows to Christmas water glasses and candle. All very festive. And the food was OUTSTANDING! Portion size amazing. No skimping on the quantity from appetizers to entrées. If you're looking for an overall great experience you'll find it at Lala's. read more