Scarpino's Classic Italian

Reviews

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  Caleb Parker

  5 days ago
  5.0
  Heavenly was a wonderful server who made us feel welcome and the food came at a punctual time and was all hot and fresh! Nothing too cold compared to something else. Presentation was wonderful, and Heavenly was full of jokes and good vibes! Definitely coming back!
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  Perry

  5 days ago
  5.0
  Absolutely worth the drive from South Tampa! The quality and flavor of everything we ordered were superb. We had the lasagna, chicken alla vodka, and Tuscan salmon, and every dish was excellent. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared. We’ve tried quite a few Italian restaurants since moving to Tampa, and this is honestly better than anything we’ve had in our area. The drive to Lutz is definitely worth it. We’ll absolutely be back!
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  DENISE Micucci- Di Ilio

  Aug 6, 2026
  3.0
  Where is the Italian bread? Not knots!!! This is a really nice restaurant and the food is quite good. The garlic knots takes it down a notch. This is better then a run of the mill pizza place, serve some nice bread with your food, it's too classy for knots!!! What's a matter, you?
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  Denise H. Fierros

  Jul 31, 2026
  5.0
  Scarpino’s has become a must-visit when time we’re in Bradenton! We brought the whole family and every single person loved what they ordered. From the pasta dishes to the wedding soup and meatballs, everything was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. It’s one of those places where you really can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. The staff was warm, welcoming, and attentive, making us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. Great service, generous portions, and delicious Italian food it’s exactly what you hope to find when you’re looking for a local gem. This has officially become one of our favorite Italian joints in Bradenton, and we’ll definitely be back every time we’re in town. Highly recommend! 🇮🇹🍝❤️
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  Nya Smith

  Jul 18, 2026
  4.0
  I popped into Scarpinos a few minutes after opening on a Saturday and they were already in full swing with one server tendng to a full front section! I ordered a limoncello martini that was extremely sweet and extremely strong! (I cant complain when I order booze and receive booze, but I’m not 100% convinced this is what the drink is supposed to taste like lol.) I’d be willing to try it again with the official bartender because I have a hunch there’s an element of acidity that should be included. No worries. Anyway, my food order was: - 2 meatballs in marinara - Cup of wedding Soup - Pizza a la vodka (crispy) *I was also gifted garlic knots! First of all, the meatballs are the standard. Super tender and savory, proper salt balance and acidity in the marinara 10/10 no notes! Same with the wedding soup! Al dente pasta and spinach. Very simple. I added black pepper and parm. The broth was savory. Can’t complain! It’s simple and yummy. Same with the garlic knots! Do I wish they had more salt? Sure. Were they super buttery and garlicky?! Heck yeah! I think they’re worth ordering as an appetizer on the condition you eat them with something with marinara. Lovely. After perusing the pizza menu and photos, I decided that I tend to prefer my crust more well done than it’s shown in most of the photos, so I asked for it crispy. I was expecting the bread/cheese portion brown with the cold cured prosciutto on top, but the prosciutto was also baked extra crispy! I’ve never seen a pizza like that, but it smells pretty good, so I’m prepared to get at it! I gave the restaurant 4/5 stars all together, which I think is fair. It’s definitely worth a try, and I will be back!

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