Scarpa's Italian Restaurant

Italian restaurant · Lakeland

Scarpa's Italian Restaurant

Italian restaurant · Lakeland

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1833 E Edgewood Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803

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Elevated Italian entrees, seafood Alfredo, ravioli, flan  

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1833 E Edgewood Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803 Get directions

scarpasitalian.com
@scarpasitalian

$30–50

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1833 E Edgewood Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803 Get directions

+1 863 937 8940
scarpasitalian.com
@scarpasitalian

$30–50

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Oct 15, 2025

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Family-run since 2013, Scarpa’s hand-makes pasta and keeps a deep Italian-leaning wine list. Frequently named Best Italian by The Lakelander and even featured by Emeril on television, it’s the city’s go-to for classic, polished red-sauce comfort.

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Laurie Berger

Google
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.

Dylan Maiani

Google
This place is GREAT for a date night. We were looking for a nice, quiet place to eat as we just moved to Lakeland. Scarpa’s did not disappoint. Actually, it exceeded our expectations. We ordered the Sausage and peppers, and Fig Brie to start, and they were both amazing. I had some of the best Pasta Fagioli I’ve ever had (I’m Italian and have ate many different recipes). For entrees, I got the Veal Saltimbocca and she got the Tuscan Chicken. Both dishes were cooked and plated perfectly. The Tuscan Chicken was very unique with blackberries and was to die for. When I tell you that we were FULL, we were very full because it was so good that we almost couldn’t stop eating. I have been a fine dining server for a while, and can see things that are done right, and things that are not done right when I go out to eat. Everything here from the ambiance, service, to the food was done to what I’d call perfection. Our server for the evening was Cody. He did a great job, was very welcoming, and was very knowledgeable about specials and normal menu items. Also, please excuse the pictures that are not the best, they were much better in person, but I did not want to use the flash while dining. I will definitely be back.

Lisa Mitchell-Galloy

Google
Such an intimate cute place for fantastic Italian food! It is definitely upscale with their atmosphere and food/wine choices. Our server was incredibly friendly and helpful. The food was spectacular! I would highly recommend stopping in if you have the opportunity. Make a reservation though because it is a small place.

Ryan Myers

Google
Very professional staff. From the hostess to the server we had. It was our 5th anniversary. Never been there before but will definitely be back!! Love this little place but amazing food and atmosphere. We got a corner table and it was perfect for our 5 year anniversary. The manager came over and checked on us. He was professional and great!! Keep up the great work and we will see you soon.

James M

Google
We had a wonderful dining experience at this charming restaurant, and the service truly deserves a five-star rating. For our entrees, we chose the grouper paired with pasta, which was nothing short of fantastic; the fish was perfectly cooked and the pasta complemented it beautifully. Additionally, the ribeye steak was rendered to perfection—juicy, flavorful, and expertly seasoned, it was definitely a highlight of the meal. However, I must mention that the appetizer we selected—a raspberry brie cheese—was somewhat disappointing. It lacked the expected flavor profile and resembled plain brie more than anything else. In hindsight, it might have been better to stick with a classic plain brie, which would likely have been more satisfying. For dessert, we opted for the orange cheesecake, but it fell short as well. The cheesecake lacked a pronounced orange flavor unless you managed to get a bite of the orange slices placed on top. This made it feel somewhat basic, and I believe a more robust flavor or an alternative dessert might have elevated the dining experience. Overall, it was a good meal, albeit on the pricier side, especially with our bottle of wine bringing the total to around $200. If the appetizer and dessert had been crafted with more attention to flavor, it would have made the entire experience truly worth the price tag.

James Cipolla

Google
This place is a must stop if near Lakeland Florida. The food is absolutely amazing. The sevice and atmosphere are as well. We were looking for a good Italian food place and found one of the best we have been to. The food was top notch. Give this place a try if in the area but make sure to make reservations as every table was taken on a Monday.

Erin Stapleton

Google
We showed up at 8:20 and we were told that they were already closed. The The listed time is 9:00 p.m. This is not the way to increase your business. People need consistency. We drove 40 minutes to get here to give it a try.... Good luck to you...

Jacob Sasnett

Google
Went here for our 1 year anniversary and man was it amazing. Service was spectacular but the amazing food was what made it. Hands down the best seafood Alfredo I’ve had. Definitely recommend for special occasions.