Scarpa’s Italian
1831 E Edgewood Dr, Lakeland, FL, 33803
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Address :
1831 E Edgewood Dr
Lakeland, FL, 33803 - Phone (863) 937-8940
- Website https://www.scarpasitalian.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :5:00 pm - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Dressy
Ambience : Intimate
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
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Pete W.
I love the fact that yet again, we have another great restaurant that you don't have to venture out of Lakeland to get to. David P. is spot on. It's the best that central Florida has to offer. We had minestrone, perfectly prepared greens, veal medallions(yum!), and a delicious vodka sauce seafood medley that was just heavenly. We've decided Scarpa's will be our "goto" place for date night! ...oh and great service, too!
(5)Kelly W.
We found out about this place on Yelp and the reviews were right! What a great find! If you're like me, you'll see the outside and get a bit weary, but don't let the exterior strip mall look fool you. The inside is nice and comfy. Since we found them, we've been back within a couple of weeks and taken my parents, who also really liked it! We had the chance to talk with one of the owners and it was nice to hear how much he enjoys running a family restaurant. The food is amazing! You can tell that it's pretty much homemade! The waitress we had last time left a bit to be desired, but our first waitress was super friendly and helpful and nice. I've now ordered the grouper special and a pasta dish and they were both fantastic! My boyfriend says he can't go wrong with the chicken parm and my dad LOVED the lasagna!
(5)Gwynne M.
I am here right now and couldn't wait to watch a review. If you are in Lakeland and you don't come here, I feel badly for you. This is the most wonderful restaurant... the wait staff are fabulous ...the food is incredible and I would rate this very very high in my opinion. Everything was done to perfection and the service is incredible
(5)Gary R.
Best food in Lakeland! We really like the pasta special and the grouper is wonderful.
(5)Sassafras C.
I love how cute and quaint this little local hot spot is. They have done a great job with variety on the menu and the prices for the amount of food and quality of the meal is well worth the visit! Friendly staff keeps this place busy on the weekends and for dinner so make sure you get in early or you'll be waiting. It's a small place so that should be expected. Worth the wait to me though! Great veal dishes and make sure you save room for dessert!
(5)Megan S.
At the recommendation of a friend, my boyfriend and I tried out Scarpa's Friday night. When we pulled out, we were a bit skeptical...located in a tiny strip mall, it looked tiny from the outside. We walked in the door, and within a minute we were greeted and sat with no reservations. The first thing I noticed was the decor: simplistic with a touch of rustic. Grey walls, minimal stuff on the walls, dimly lit, white table clothes and cushy looking white chairs. Our server greeted us with bread and olive oil dip while telling us about their specials. We ordered a bottle of white wine, and browsed over the menu. I wasn't terribly hungry, so we skipped appetizers. My boyfriend got a Caesar salad, which looked fresh and delicious. For my main course, I got chicken francese, which was amazing! It came with rice pilaf and veggie, both were flavorful. He got veal Marsala, which just melted in the mouth. It also came with rice pilaf and veggies. For dessert, we shared creme brûlée, which was so tasty! Overall, we had an amazing date. The ambiance is perfect for a date night, even though the tables are close together. The chairs are comfortable, the servers are super friendly and helpful, and the food was perfection. I will definitely go back next time that I'm in Lakeland! I highly recommend Scarpa's for anyone in Lakeland who is looking for a delicious Italian foodie experience.
(5)Bill K.
The food was even better than expected even after reading all the great reviews. But, the staff and service received exceeded the service in the finest restaurants I have been in from New York City to San Francisco. The staff could not have been more attentive; accommodating to our every need; and all without being the slightest bit intrusive. This wonderful restaurant is as good as it gets anywhere in Florida. We will be back, often.
(5)BJ A.
Just a place with great people and great food. Simply put, it is just a great Italian restaurant.
(5)James O.
My faith has been restored Lakeland. This is a great sort of upscale restaurant, that is very appropriately priced (dare I say cheap). Good quality ingredients that are cooked well, the chef clearly knows what he is doing. Excellent fish, the grouper was perfect. Light and meaty, it had a perfect taste with a real substance to it. I'd recommend reservations as I ate here on a Monday night, and every table was full.
(5)Marc W.
I was looking for a restaurant that was nice, family atmosphere, and NOT a chain store variety. I got on Yelp and look for some restaurants in the Lakeland area. I have to say the reviews were right on. Don't judge this book by its cover... The outside isn't much to look at (it's in a old strip mall) But inside it's very nicely decorated and elegant. The staff was great! My wife and I were on a date night and looking for a nice charming restaurant, and we found it. upon arrival we notice it was crowded and we were asked if we had a reservation.....well I figured it is Friday night and the place is a little on the small side, so I was prepared to have somewhat of a lengthy wait time to be seated. Not so, The hostess got us seated in a matter of 5 minutes. I realize we were lucky, but the staff was very accommodating. Well here is the meat of this review, The food was delicious! good portions and one of the best experience we had at a restaurant in some time. Definitely recommend this! We will be coming back. Marc
(5)Jared P.
I would say hands down the best restaurant in Lakeland. The wife and I had some free time away from the kids on Saturday night. We were up town walking around Lake Mirror and decided to grab a bite all the usual places had a long wait time so I called over to Scarpa's and they were filled up but were happy to let me know they would have a table available in about 20 minutes. We were greeted and seated in a couple of minute's. We started off with stuffed portobello mushroom with a brown gravy it was a very good. For our main's the had the shrimp scampi over noodles and I ordered from the specials of the nite which was blackend Wahoo and fettuccine alfredo and vegetables.
(5)Anita C.
We started going here a few months ago in a recommendation from some friends..... So glad we did! The food is amazing and the service has been impeccable. We have many friends and family that visit from up north and this has become one of our "go to" places when visitors arrive.
(5)David B.
The Scarpa family tradition is back. Glenn has learned well from his father, the original Mario, building on a four decade tradition in Polk county. My new favorite place in the world. The wait staff is beyond compare, the food always fresh and delicious. The atmosphere is intimate even tho it's a very small place. Very comfortable seating. The great white Moose on the wall is very unique Make your reservations and be ready to spend some time, and well worth it. Great wine selection, atmosphere, and friendly staff. By the way did I say the food is amazing! Fine Italian of a classier, dressier, more expensive nature than some of the other local Italian restaurants. Nice romantic ambiance. Fresh cooked selections, not a bad food item on the menu. Allow time for cooking to your personal requests.
(5)Sarah Alice L.
So glad I came here for dinner!!! This restaurant has had a very interesting history. It's been an Lakeland favorite for years but unfortunately gone throughout it's ups and downs. It's recently made it's way beck into the original owners, but this time run by the son of the guy who first opened it as "Mario's." First of all, LOVE the interior revamping they gave the place. It is a very classical and conservative and definitely a great example of 'less is more.' I love that the restaurant is now simply one large room. Also... sort of wanted to steal the chairs. Modern, beautiful, and comfortable. WIN. The wine list was really affordable! I actually ordered a bottle for my brother and I to share and it didn't cost us more than our dinners combined. Shocking! For dinner my brother got the Fettucine Alfredo with bits of prosciutto. The prosciutto was more of an accent to the pasta which i found was perfect because it is such a strong cured meat and Alfredo sauce is pretty heavy all on it's own. He loved every bit of it. Actually only let himself eat half just so he could enjoy the rest for lunch the next day. I had the Penne Pollo which was a more olive oil based pasta with small chunks of tomato AND sun dried tomatoes (my favorite), and I believe, strips of grilled chicken. It was delicious, really, and I ended up taking part of my dinner home as well! Our friend ordered the stuffed shells with sauce and meatballs; I'm pretty sure he had finished his dish before my brother and I had even gotten to our halfway point. It was that good! I know because I speared myself a bite. Sharing is caring, people. Sharing is caring. Dessert? Of course I ordered dessert! We ordered the Tiramisù and their creme bruleè. The tiramisù was just the right amount of mascarpone, just lovely. The creme brûlée.... now I've had this problem with SEVERAL restaurants between lakeland and Jacksonville... are these chef's aware of WHAT creme brûlée is? it.is .a.custard.NOT A GOOEY PUDDING MESS. No matter! We politely sent it back and one of the owners,Ashley, came and visited the table. SHE WAS SO SWEET!!! In fact she brought us some of their Raspberry Delight, on the house, and is was DELIGHTFUL! GO HERE LAKELANDERS! GO HERE PEOPLE VISITING LAKELAND! You won't be disappointed with the food OR the service! I can't wait to go back on my next visit home!
(4)Chris S.
This is the best dining and Italian food in Lakeland. I'd travel 100 miles to eat here. Order the bruschetta and the lasagna. You can thank me later.
(5)Louise J.
Enjoyed a fantastic meal on Saturday night. The lasagna with meatballs was scrumptious and generously portioned. Although the restaurant was at capacity, the service was impeccable. Our waitress made an excellent suggestion for wine and Ashley Scarpa took the time to visit and ask about our experience. This is the old Mario's and we couldn't be happier! We will be back soon.
(5)Rebecca P.
My new favorite place for Italian. From the service to the the food, just fabulous! I will be coming back in the near future!
(5)James T.
Might have good food -- wouldn't know though since we sat 20 minutes while they seated people arriving later and basically ignored us.
(1)Ron G.
It's back....what an amazing evening. We had such a great time, it's almost as if the doors reopened to the way the restaurant was the day it closed years ago only improved. The waiter Joey was on point and knowledgeable with the impressive wine list. He explained the nightly specials as if he had written them himself, unfortunately I found myself tuning out because I was so focused on eating my favorite dish that I have not had in 7 years the Penne and sausage (pasta Siciliano). My tastebuds were extremely happy when the dish was prepared exactly the way I remembered it by Chris a long time employee of the Mario's regime. If you've never been you will not be disappointed. Thank you Glenn and Ashley for getting it right.
(5)Justin H.
Great food and wine list. Chicken parm is outstanding. Eggplant rollatini and stuffed mushroom were spot on. Glad Lakeland has an excellent Italian restaurant again. Will be visiting frequently.
(5)Francine R.
Wow! How have I not found this place before tonight?!? I drive down Edgewood everyday and honestly never gave Scarpa's a second glance. What a mistake! Tonight my husband and I were in the mood for Italian and so I opened my trusty Yelp app and ran across Scarpa's. After reading the reviews we thought it would be worth a try. SO glad we did! We were greeted immediately and sat within less than a minute (lucky I think, because our waitress said tonight was the only night this week they hadn't been packed). The dining room is lovely, with perfect ambiance. As other reviewers have said it is a study in 'less is more'. The waitress, who was very friendly (but not in an obtrusive way) brought us ice water and a dish of olive oil and herbs, with a small loaf of Italian bread following shortly behind. The bread was outstanding, just the right amount of a crispy crust with a velvety soft middle. The oil and herbs was okay (the only thing I could 'complain' about if I had any complaints-which I don't. There was just a little too much oil and it drowned out the taste of the herbs. But the bread was perfect without it, so really, no complaints.) We ordered wine, I had Meiomi Pinot Noir from CA, my hands-down favorite wine. I was really excited to see it on the menu! My husband had his favorite Pinot Grigio, so the wine menu was a hit for us. Next we ordered the mussels. Hubby likes mussels. I like the sauce. He said the mussels were perfect. I say the sauce was to die for. It was a cream based sauce that honestly I could have eaten like soup (although I usually do not care for anything with seafood in it). We were off to a really good start and so we had high hopes for the main course, we were not disappointed! Hubby had the veal Marsala, with red potatoes and fresh broccoli. I had a bite of the veal and was almost jealous that I hadn't ordered it too! The Marsala sauce was so good, the reduction was done right and with care. Marsala that is rushed is always too sweet, this was obviously not rushed. I also tasted the broccoli. I know it might seem strange to rave about broccoli, but hear me out...If you are at all a fan of broccoli you'll know it's really difficult to cook properly, it either ends up being hot, raw broccoli, or mush! I don't know how, but the chef at Scarpa's has apparently found the secret! The broccoli was perfect! I've never before had perfect broccoli - I've never made perfect broccoli - but I can tell you when you've had it, you'll know it was perfect. I had the penne and sausage. What can I say? It was so fresh. The sausage, tomatoes, onions, cappers, and herbs all blended together to make an amazing, fragrant, flavorful dish. The pasta was dried (not homemade, I think), but it was cooked al dente and was nice all the same. Hubby cleaned his plate, I ate half of mine-only because there was tiramisu on the menu and there was no way I was leaving without trying it. So, my husband ordered one of his favorite deserts, the creme brûlée and I ordered the tiramisu. We made a deal to let each other have one bite of the other's desert...it was tough giving up a bite, but worth it to taste the creme brûlée! Another reviewer stated that when they had it, it was not the right consistency. I honestly believe they must have gotten an 'off' batch, because what he had was a sweet, velvet, custard with a perfectly caramelized, hard sugar topping. My tiramisu lived up to its name (it stands for 'pick me up'). It was a wonderful balance of soaked lady fingers (not the disgusting sponge cake-like stuff you find at some restaurants), lightly sweetened mascarpone, and dusted with cocoa powder. It was then topped with a light whipped cream, which was nice, and I'm sure was added for looks, but was wholly unnecessary in my opinion, as the desert was perfect without the additional adornment. If my review hasn't come across as 'raving' about Scarpa's the you haven't read this whole review! This is my new favorite restaurant and I will go back again and again!!
(5)Janet K.
Fried eggplant is wonderful, thin & crispy, the chicken florentine is seasoned & grilled to perfection, the spinach is still crisp but done, the Tuscan chicken has been tweaked to perfection, and the penne dishes r done perfectly. The Scarpa's have brought back the original recipes! If u want the Barbara's raspberry Delight though, you'd better reserve it...it goes fast!
(5)Robert H.
A great night out, fantastic food, wonderful service. There is a reason so many people feel at home here, even when it's their first time.
(5)David P.
BY FAR the best Italian restaurant Lakeland has to offer; may even be the best that central Florida has to offer. I don't say this lightly; I am an Italian that grew up in NJ and have marinara running through my veins. First off, if you go there- ask for Nancy to be your server. She is the epitome of awesome. Always pleasant, always up-beat. Next, get either the fried eggplant app; or eggplant rollatini. For the rollatini, they somehow manage to keep the breading on the thinly-sliced eggplant crispy, while having the ricotta filling nice and creamy. Perfect combination! The sauce is a little different than I am used to (grew up on a heavy Sicilian type sauce) but it is nice and fresh, and you can tell a lot of time and effort goes into it, unlike some other restaurants just warming up a bunch of distributor-bought pre-made sauce. Next, the way I put an Italian restaurant to the test is the veal parm. Although it isn't the best veal part I have ever had (see Spirito's in Elizabeth, NJ) it is definitely a close second. Again, fresh sauce, crispy breading, nice piece of meat. Pasta was done perfectly; not over-cooked, and not too al dente. Portions are not what I am used to (most Italian restaurants try to over-stuff you) but that is OK. It seemed to be the perfect size to get me full, and not leave me feeling like I need a wheelchair to roll out on. I really am very happy we found this place. I intended to write a review last time we went but never found the time. After last night's experience I just had to let everyone know! FYI the last time we went, my wife and I were celebrating our 5th anniversary and we got let down by a couple of Disney restaurants. We then realized how late it was getting and started driving home, with no dinner. I somehow stumbled across Scarpa's on the internet during the ride home to lakeland, and although they were closing, the owner agreed to KEEP THE PLACE OPEN FOR US! And the server, Nancy agreed to stay and make our anniversary awesome. They did just that. When have you ever heard of a restaurant staying open for one last couple who had never been there before? Awesome place, awesome people, awesome food.... just... awesome!
(5)Manuel L.
I have been to this restaurant three times during my business travels to Lakeland. The food is delicious, the staff is attentive, and the prices were surprisingly reasonable. I strongly recommend that you make a reservation as we were unable to get a table one time that we just showed up. If you are in Lakeland, then I strongly recommend that you try this restaurant.
(5)Barbara F.
Amazing, fresh, delicious! We had the specials of the day. Fresh grouper and a shrimp and sausage pasta. Raspberry Delight for desert was, well, delightful! This is the kind of restaurant you wish you had room to try everything, but you leave satisfied because you know anything you ordered here would have been delicious! Excellent ambiance and service! So good in fact, we honestly forgot we were in Lakeland! A new favorite. We live over an hour away, but decided it was more than worth the drive any time!
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