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L'incontro Italian Restaurant, Lake Wales, FL

L'incontro Italian Restaurant

4.6 (571)
$30 and under
Italian
35 State Rd 60 W, Lake Wales, FL 33853

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
L’incontro is an Italian word that means, “The Meeting Place.”

Located in Lake Wales, the heart of central Florida, is L’incontro Restaurant, “A Place Where People Gather to Enjoy Classic Italian Food.”

Our family’s interest in Italian cuisine began in the 1960s when my uncle immigrated to the United States. He worked hard to bring other family members to the States to live the American dream. Now, our family includes about 160 people, mostly living in New York and Florida. Four of my uncles are now Italian cuisine chefs or own their own restaurants. Through the years they have cooked for many famous people. Oprah Winfrey, the President of France, and other well-known celebrities have enjoyed their old world-style dishes that showcase the variety and distinct characteristics of Italy’s regional cuisines.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jose Uzhca
  • Catering
    L'incontro italian restaurant also does the cooking for you're next affair, special occasion, or business meeting at your location or home. Please ask us about catering.
  • Private party facilities
    Inquire within.
  • Neighborhood
    Lake Wales
  • Cross street
    Twin Lake Blvd.
  • Parking details
    We offer our private parking lot rite outside of our restaurant.
  • Public transit
    None available.
  • Entertainment
    Live music and dancing every second and forth thursday of every month by Joni Canova. The show starts at 6:00pm to 9:00pm, join us for a unforgettable night of fun and happiness.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 571 people are saying

L'incontro Italian Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
L'incontro Italian Restaurant offers "excellent Italian food" and "exceptional service," making it an ideal spot for celebratory occasions. Guests rave about the "best Italian restaurant" experience, highlighting dishes like Eggplant Parmesan and Chicken Marsala. While reservations are recommended due to limited seating, the overall dining experience is "always excellent."
571 Reviews
  1. James

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food great ambiance great service little on the expense side but worth it!

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  2. Lisa

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible and the staff was amazing

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  3. George VIP

    Orlando / Central Florida East19 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    We were first seated at a high top next to loudly squeaking kitchen doors. They moved us to patio. Ambiance was two parties talking loudly on phone with ear buds. We overlooked corrugated car park awning, with bug and filthy screen and trim, sirens and trucks Jake braking on Rt. 60. We both ran out of water, no server to be found.. The tomatoes in the $12 salad were not ripe and couldn’t be cut. The expensive special was MEH at best. Had to ask for Parmesan cheese. Really bad especially for the price. Should have had fast food instead. Stay away!

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  4. Rick VIP

    Philadelphia County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The ambiance is nice. The service, drinks and food were excellent. While the prices were above average the portion size was enough to eat half, feel full and take half home for another meal. In my mind, this is the nicest fine dining in the area.

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  5. Larry

    Orlando / Central Florida East4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fathers Day specials were fantastic. Service was friendly and prompt. Waiter had some nice suggestions also. A++

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  6. Karl

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place...food is excellent. Can't believe there is a place like this in LW

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  7. Shawn

    Orlando / Central Florida East3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place, it would be 5 stars except they had a really nice bar area that was unavailable because it was cluttered with silverware trays. We showed up 30 mins early to have a drink at the bar. But that is the only thing I could say, the Food was great, the service was outstanding. Definitely will go again next time we are in Lake Wales.

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  8. Lori

    Coastal Georgia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the BEST ITALIAN restaurant . The service and food were exceptional . The Eggplant Parmesan was perfect and tasted great. 10/10. If you love ITALIAN food, this is the place to be lin Lake Wales Fl.

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  9. Claudia

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Italian food.. the waiter we had was amazing.. wish I would have gotten his name.. I had chicken Marsala and Hubbie had chicken piccata, i believe it was the best I’ve ever eaten.. don’t hesitate to go but make a reservation..seating is limited!!

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  10. Larry

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overpriced and food was over cooked and dried out. Spent over $200.00 for 4 people with nobody having any cocktails. Charged 3.5% for using credit card, last time I eat there.

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FAQs

L'incontro Italian Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (863) 676-7400.

L'incontro Italian Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 571 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for L'incontro Italian Restaurant

35 State Rd 60 W, Lake Wales, FL 33853

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Twin Lake Blvd.
  • Neighborhood
    Lake Wales
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer our private parking lot rite outside of our restaurant.
  • Public transit
    None available.
  • Payment options
    Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jose Uzhca
  • Entertainment
    Live music and dancing every second and forth thursday of every month by Joni Canova. The show starts at 6:00pm to 9:00pm, join us for a unforgettable night of fun and happiness.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    L'incontro italian restaurant also does the cooking for you're next affair, special occasion, or business meeting at your location or home. Please ask us about catering.
  • Private party facilities
    Inquire within.
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