Lakeland Entrepreneur Series - Scarpa's Italian -

The journey to Scarpa’s Italian started years ago in Salerno, Italy when the Scarpa family made the decision to emigrate. Finding their way to Central Florida, the family would go on to operate a successful Italian restaurant in the region for nearly two decades.

Scarpas’s Italian was born in Lakeland, Florida when the opportunity arose to open a restaurant in the location of the original family business.

Owned and operated by husband and wife team Glenn and Ashley Scarpa, Scarpa’s Italian was conceptualized as drawing inspiration from the past while looking forward towards the Florida coast.

The restaurant opened in December of 2013 serving local Florida seafood and Italian classics in a relaxed but refined family environment.

The restaurant has continued to grow since its opening with the addition of housemade pastas and a visit by famed chef Emeril Lagassé in 2016 for his show ‘Emeril’s Florida’.

At Scarpa’s Italian, we’re all about family. Stop in, meet our family and experience our passion – great food and great fun! We look forward to seeing you soon! Ask about our personalized menu for your special occasion!