Scarpa's Italian Restaurant

Scarpa’s may be small, but boy is it mighty! One of Lakeland’s best restaurants for many years, hands down. If you are at all a fan of Italian food, you have to come here. Since it is a small restaurant, you usually want to get a reservation ahead of time because it fills up quick. But it makes for a more intimate dining experience that’s really enjoyable. Dress a little nicer and expect the prices to be a little higher- but it’s really quality food so it doesn’t feel as bad to pay more. Everything I have tried here in multiple visits has been outstanding. I am especially a fan of their creme brûlée dessert, they have other options too but I can’t turn that down. You’ll want to also listen closely to the specials they have, they change every so often and are always delicious and unique a

What a wonderful experience eating here. Finally found a REAL Italian Restaurant!! Menu choices were ample, excellent service ( Frankie was our waiter) and the atmosphere was intimate, pleasant, and white table cloth clean. They only serve beer and wine but the wine selection was ample. We had the prosciutto wrapped shrimp for an appetizer which was the perfect amount to start our meal off. My husband got the Grouper Casino Special w Calabrian chili aioli and I got the Chicken Francese. Both portions were perfectly sized and both were cooked to perfection. They also make all their pasta (yummm) Finished off the evening w a cappuccino and an espresso. Excellent evening out. We happened to get lucky ( a Wednesday night) but they say to definitely make a reservation next time.

1st time eating here. Staff was very professional and attentive. The crab cakes were top notch. I ordered the Penne Polo for my main entree. Although the flavor was good, I wished there was a little more sauce. My friend who joined me was a little dissatisfied with her dish, the Chicken Francese. It came with polenta and green beans. She had to order a side of pasta because thats why she was craving with the dish. The polenta lacked flavor and the beans severely undercooked, basically raw. My other friend had the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and loved it. I would dine here again, but I would order something different next time. The price we paid was good for appetizer, wine, salads, and entrees.

I'm from out of town. Miami Fl. We have very good Italian restaurants all over, but this place by far is the best. Service food was amazing. Similar was attentive and informative. I would recommend to make a reservation Sunday night at 6:30 packed house. Yummmmmy

My wife and I came here for our anniversary and hands down one of the best Italian restaurants around in all central Florida. We love Italian food and have been to so many "authentic" establishments but this place blew them all away. Where to even begin, the food, the service and attention to detail, the atmosphere; you feel like you're at a Michelin star restaurant. They took care of us so well. This place gets busy so recommend getting a reservation.