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L'incontro Italian Restaurant, Lake Wales, FL
L'incontro Italian Restaurant, Lake Wales, FL
L'incontro Italian Restaurant, Lake Wales, FL
L'incontro Italian Restaurant, Lake Wales, FL
L'incontro Italian Restaurant, Lake Wales, FL

L'incontro Italian Restaurant

4.9
4.9
531 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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.


Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (863) 676-7400
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    alex: (863) 676-7400
  • Neighbourhood
    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

What 531 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orlando / Central Florida East

    Italian

  • Orlando

    Best Overall

  • Orlando

    Best Value

  • Orlando

    Italian

531 Reviews
  1. TheVog

    Denver

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    What a great place! We are from out of town and needed a nice place for dinner. There is not much o choose from on Lake Wales. L’incontro was outstanding. Everyone enjoyed their food-of note was their tomato and acacado salad. One of our friends had a risotto special with bits of rib eye and New York strip. I had the chicken parm and it’s the best I’ve had anywhere in probably 10 years!

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  2. LaceP

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. The prices are very fair. Our server was very good and friendly.

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  3. CherelleK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and the service are always top notch.. I highly recommend

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  4. StephenB

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and excellent service. Prices are reasonable.

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  5. SeamusH

    Raleigh

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience… we would recommend it to all visitors.

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  6. SandraL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service and food! More than I expected, definitely will be back!!

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  7. BillH

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always good food, great service and a cozy atmosphere. Authentic Italian fare with a great variety and nice wine list.

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  8. Eric

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    So I had the lasagna and it was rushed there are restaurant chains that take more time and the noodle layers are softer so I can only vouch for a few things

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  9. GaleT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    I ordered the broiled red snapper and it was pretty strong for a fresh fish. Also at the thickest part it was undercooked. This will not deter us from returning however. Everything else was spot on

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  10. uncarich

    Orlando

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All dishes we’ve had in this restaurant have been super.

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  11. MarianneO

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious employees were all friendly and attentive. We will definitely be going back

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Toledo

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A hidden gem in the small town of Lake Wales! We have been there multiple times, and this has earned its place as one of our favorites to return to for special occasions.

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  13. MarianelaH

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s my favorite place in Lake Wales..love this gem!! Great Food Great service…and an Amazing menu!! I have been coming her for 15 years.. it never disappoints!

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  14. DonG

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Have been there many times. A very fine Italian restaurant

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  15. kellys

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a lovely restaurant. Service was excellent. I had the chicken Marsala and my husband had chicken Parmesan. Both were delicious. I thought the price was reasonable. We will definitely be coming here again.

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  16. KenS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the time we entered the restaurant we were treated as welcomed guests! Tables were spaced to allow personal interchange at each table but far enough from others to allow privacy. Friendly staff, wonderful Italian menu with dozens of choices in pasta, Chicken, Beef, Pork or Seafood. Fresh appetizers, salads and soup were offered to start the meal and a full bar offered wines, beer and cocktails. I had the Fruita de Mar Seafood linguini, it was outstanding. My wife had Ziti with meat sauce - loved it! Both portions were so large we had several boxes of left overs! Our Lemon cake dessert finished off our dining experience! You need to give this excellent establishment a try. I’m sure you won’t be disappointed!

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  17. KarcieC

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have come here to eat many times. It is one of our favorite places, especially for Italian food. My wife had the Chicken parm and I had Chicken Cacciatore. They were both outstanding. We will return soon.

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  18. KarenC

    Orlando

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Loved the wait staff and the restaurant. I would not order the veal again. It was tough and soggy. However the rest of the meals were excellent. I’m looking forward to a return in the future even with my not so great experience. By the way I did feel the items were a bit pricy and I didn’t realize we would pay a charge for using a credit card. Surprised me on a tab of over $200.

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  19. FrancisK

    Jacksonville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best Italian Restaurants in all of Polk County, Florida

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved everything about this place. The food was delicious and the staff was very friendly. We’re definitely going back. Special thanks to our waiter Abelardo!

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  21. BillH

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very consistent always, authentic food and great service.

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  22. PatriciaT

    Orlando

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love dining here. No other place in the area meets up to their quality of food and ambience. Service is great and nice, clean in and out. Highly recommend!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never had a bad meal here. My husband and I came here on our first date in June of 2015. We’ve been coming for special occasions since, usually our anniversary. The service has always been excellent and the food is always delicious. We made a reservation and it didn’t seem like we needed one but I’m glad we did. There was a large party that came in shortly after us and the hostess was kind enough to seat us on the opposite side of the room, presumably so it would be quieter. We appreciated that! It’s a nice restaurant for a date night. We don’t bring our kids yet (they’re only 5, almost 3, and 1) because we don’t want to spoil the ambience. But this is a great hidden gem in Lake Wales and we will keep coming back!

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  24. JosephD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I've taken my wife to this restaurant on several occasions our anniversary and my wife birthday . The food is fantastic, they make a great drink. Its quiet and I believe a great value.

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  25. TLynn

    Tampa

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We've been to L'incontro several times. Always good food and service. My husband had the lasagna. I had the manicotti. Both were excellent! Want to go back and try their pizza!

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  26. BettyD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, the service, the value .. we could not have been happier with our experience. L’incontro is one of our favorite restaurants. I highly recommend it.

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  27. DonG

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Frequent customer. Very well kept secret. Best veal, Chilean sea bass in Central Florida

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful experience at L’incontro. The food and the service was spot on. I look forward to another dining experience at L’incontro.

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  29. Rxlady

    Orlando

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a busy evening at L’Incontro last evening as it was Mother’s Day weekend. We were seated in just a few minutes tho. Drinks took a bit longer than usual totally understandable. We had bruschetta as an appetizer. It was delicious. I ordered a salad and salmon with angel hair pasta. My husband ordered spaghetti carbonara. Both meals were delicious as well. We ended with a shared tiramisu dessert. We never felt rushed and service was outstanding.

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  30. BobW

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The service was acceptable, the food very good and the overall experience enjoyable and I would recommend this restaurant.

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  31. TMGONZAL

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    L’incontro is a hidden gem. The building is small but the flavors are huge! The chef does a fabulous job with all the meals. Everything we’ve had here has been spot on. Servings are a nice size. The staff are very professional and courteous. Love this place!

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  32. Snowbird

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food was excellent. I have been here several times and I was never disappointed. The prices are reasonable and the atmosphere reminds me of my travels through Italy. Certainly a gem in Central Florida of which I have found very few.

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  33. DickL

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    overall a very, very enjoyable evening!!! The food, service ambiance all lived up to our expectations!

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  34. Snowbird

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Excellent food and service. The noise level was a bit loud given the limited space. Overall a very good value for the price

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  35. BruceE

    Key West

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good service. Very reasonable prices and food was excellent. A gem!

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  36. TonyR

    Orlando

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience5
    Food was great. My only concern is our server. We didn’t know there were (seafood) specials and only found out when another server was telling his customer of the specials. It also seemed she may have forgotten about us during the meal. Last nights hostess was our server last week, she was excellent. Thanks

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  37. TroyS

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was phenomenal will be going back again and again. The price is also very reasonable.

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  38. StephenB

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service as usual was excellent. Pricing is very reasonable for most food items as well as beverages. Can be noisy when busy. My favorite restaurant.

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  39. NancyF

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This a great restaurant with wonderful food and service.

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  40. BenW

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good and a great value!! We love b it and go as often as possible

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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 4.9 stars by 531 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for L'incontro Italian Restaurant

35 State Rd 60 W, Lake Wales, FL 33853

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Twin Lake Blvd.
  • Neighbourhood
    Lake Wales
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 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
    (863) 676-7400
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    alex: (863) 676-7400
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