This is some seriously fine cuisine. I had the chicken parm and will certainly be back for more. I love chicken parm and am quite picky, this place is in my top five of all time best chicken parm beating out all but one spot in Little Italy NYC.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jess
My husband and I have been loyal customers of Scarpa's for over seven years, but we have been extremely disappointed with the decline in the restaurant's atmosphere over the past few visits. The experience has become far from enjoyable due to the constant loud and obnoxious behavior of some of the customers and the lack of attention from the staff. The restaurant used to be known for its exquisite food and wine, but now it seems to have turned into a party spot for rowdy individuals. The staff's inability to control the situation and their lack of concern for our discomfort was unacceptable, especially considering the amount of money we spent during our last visit.Furthermore, while waiting to be seated, we noticed that the hostess was more focused on taking online orders than attending to customers waiting in-person. This lack of prioritization is concerning and shows a decline in the quality of service.To make matters worse, I woke up in the middle of the night with excruciating stomach pain and vomiting after eating at Scarpa's, which makes me question the restaurant's food safety standards. If Scarpa's wants to maintain its reputation as a fine dining establishment, they need to address these issues promptly. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for a quiet, elegant evening out.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Richard Nelson
Great dinner. Very nice atmosphere. Great service. Had the linguine with meat sauce. My mom had clams. Both were amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
thomas penland
Service and atmosphere were fine. I've never been more disappointed at a high rated Italian restaurant. Granted, it's my fault for not reviewing the menu and assuming the bruchetta was going to be traditional with fresh tomatoes, balsamic glaze, and shredded mozzarella and not just Pico on toast. Maybe people like diced onions, cilantro, and tomatoes on toast. But not me. I had the chicken francese and expected a lemon butter white whine sauce with some type of angle hair or penne pasta with a chicken breast that's lightly battered. Sadly I got a overcooked chicken with a slice of lemon with citrus glaze and orzo on the side. It wasint bad and was editable.... just odd in my opinion
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Rebecca Daniel
Our server was good. Food was good. Place was small. The bill was Outrageous!! $65 for a ribeye. No salad, no potato. Just julianned zucchini. Our bill was over $300. The people were very nice but, for that kind of money, they should be.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Kenneth L.
This is authentic Italian food, and service is great, will be going back. It is a jewel in Lakeland.
Alysha W.
I got Caesar salad, chicken parm and tiramisu and it was all delicious! I got take out and they were very busy, I think I waited maybe 30 mins total to get my phone. Not terrible! I see why it's a popular spot!
William Bailey
My wife and I went there for dinner on my birthday. The service and the food and wine was excellent. Going again soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jon G
Just Excellent! So good in fact, MAKE SURE you have a reservation! We didn't... coming home from a long day at the dealership with our new RV, we were not able to get in for 2hrs. BUT, my lovely wife used our 10y anniversary card after some negotiating and we were able to order TO GO, and enjoyed our meal out front in our new camper. It couldn't have been more romantic and perfect for our special evening. The staff was so nice, lent us champagne glasses and dining wares while we ate in our own private VIP space. Food was beyond our expectations.. the seafood fettuccini was to die for. Soooo good! We will be back any time driving through the Lakeland area! Truly a 5 star Italian joint, that even the Godfather would approve.Parking: The business next store was closed, so we were able to pull a camper right up!
I took my husband here for his birthday and was really excited for the food as I had read great reviews about this place. Unfortunately my expectations weren't met. I ordered the seafood fettuccine and when my food came out my noodles were well undercooked, for the price of the meals I would have assumed they would remake my entire meal, nope they made me some noodles and then drenched them in olive oil, not even the sauce my dish was made of, and I couldn't eat it. My husband got the lobster ravioli and it was fair. I think if we would've been in the "in crowd" per se we might have been treated better. All in all we won't be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Gladys Chaj
Everything is always exquisite. We love frequenting this charming place, my daughter and I usually visit the restaurant once a week, and it has become one of our favorite places. Thanks for cooking for us!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shannon Harrington
Phenomenal food and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Fettuccine, Cannoli
drena thornton
Went here for Valentines Day. The food was delicious and the ambience was on point. Their service is excellent as
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Pasta with Oil and Garlic, Fried Calamari
This is some seriously fine cuisine. I had the chicken parm and will certainly be back for more. I love chicken parm and am quite picky, this place is in my top five of all time best chicken parm beating out all but one spot in Little Italy NYC.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I have been loyal customers of Scarpa's for over seven years, but we have been extremely disappointed with the decline in the restaurant's atmosphere over the past few visits. The experience has become far from enjoyable due to the constant loud and obnoxious behavior of some of the customers and the lack of attention from the staff. The restaurant used to be known for its exquisite food and wine, but now it seems to have turned into a party spot for rowdy individuals. The staff's inability to control the situation and their lack of concern for our discomfort was unacceptable, especially considering the amount of money we spent during our last visit.Furthermore, while waiting to be seated, we noticed that the hostess was more focused on taking online orders than attending to customers waiting in-person. This lack of prioritization is concerning and shows a decline in the quality of service.To make matters worse, I woke up in the middle of the night with excruciating stomach pain and vomiting after eating at Scarpa's, which makes me question the restaurant's food safety standards. If Scarpa's wants to maintain its reputation as a fine dining establishment, they need to address these issues promptly. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for a quiet, elegant evening out.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Great dinner. Very nice atmosphere. Great service. Had the linguine with meat sauce. My mom had clams. Both were amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service and atmosphere were fine. I've never been more disappointed at a high rated Italian restaurant. Granted, it's my fault for not reviewing the menu and assuming the bruchetta was going to be traditional with fresh tomatoes, balsamic glaze, and shredded mozzarella and not just Pico on toast. Maybe people like diced onions, cilantro, and tomatoes on toast. But not me. I had the chicken francese and expected a lemon butter white whine sauce with some type of angle hair or penne pasta with a chicken breast that's lightly battered. Sadly I got a overcooked chicken with a slice of lemon with citrus glaze and orzo on the side. It wasint bad and was editable.... just odd in my opinion
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Our server was good. Food was good. Place was small. The bill was Outrageous!! $65 for a ribeye. No salad, no potato. Just julianned zucchini. Our bill was over $300. The people were very nice but, for that kind of money, they should be.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
This is authentic Italian food, and service is great, will be going back. It is a jewel in Lakeland.
I got Caesar salad, chicken parm and tiramisu and it was all delicious! I got take out and they were very busy, I think I waited maybe 30 mins total to get my phone. Not terrible! I see why it's a popular spot!
My wife and I went there for dinner on my birthday. The service and the food and wine was excellent. Going again soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just Excellent! So good in fact, MAKE SURE you have a reservation! We didn't... coming home from a long day at the dealership with our new RV, we were not able to get in for 2hrs. BUT, my lovely wife used our 10y anniversary card after some negotiating and we were able to order TO GO, and enjoyed our meal out front in our new camper. It couldn't have been more romantic and perfect for our special evening. The staff was so nice, lent us champagne glasses and dining wares while we ate in our own private VIP space. Food was beyond our expectations.. the seafood fettuccini was to die for. Soooo good! We will be back any time driving through the Lakeland area! Truly a 5 star Italian joint, that even the Godfather would approve.Parking: The business next store was closed, so we were able to pull a camper right up!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta, Raspberry Brie, Seafood Fettuccine
Veal Parm with red sauce on top and Alfredo sauce on bottom is awesome. Dining experience is top notch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Raspberry Brie
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Favorite date night establishment!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I took my husband here for his birthday and was really excited for the food as I had read great reviews about this place. Unfortunately my expectations weren't met. I ordered the seafood fettuccine and when my food came out my noodles were well undercooked, for the price of the meals I would have assumed they would remake my entire meal, nope they made me some noodles and then drenched them in olive oil, not even the sauce my dish was made of, and I couldn't eat it. My husband got the lobster ravioli and it was fair. I think if we would've been in the "in crowd" per se we might have been treated better. All in all we won't be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Everything is always exquisite. We love frequenting this charming place, my daughter and I usually visit the restaurant once a week, and it has become one of our favorite places. Thanks for cooking for us!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phenomenal food and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Fettuccine, Cannoli
Went here for Valentines Day. The food was delicious and the ambience was on point. Their service is excellent as
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Pasta with Oil and Garlic, Fried Calamari