Was very happy with both the service and the food. While it was a bit of a drive we will go again!read more

The meatball parm was huge and delicious. Ordered the fish sandwich but was given a chicken…read moresandwich. It was still really delicious and the piece of chicken was huge. Fries are nice and crispy.

We brought a large group (20+) for lunch and had great service, and really good food. Those who…read morehad the salad bar were able to load their plates with a huge selection of salads, and condiments. I ordered their onion soup (a different take with lightly fried onion rings on top) and a greek flatbread topped with artichokes, olives, feta, and much more. Everything was delicious.

From the owner: Esperante Restaurant is located lobby level in Chateau Elan Hotel and Conference Center Sebring…read moreFlorida. Esperante offerings draw their inspiration form the simple old world style of Italy. Serving breakfast and lunch 7 days a week and dinner service 2 night a week. Saturday is "lots a pasta" night. Enjoy a 4 course menu where you pick the style of pasta and sauce that includes tiramisu for dessert. Add a glass of pinot grigio or chianti for just $4 On Sundays enjoy a complimentary Mimosa during our ala carte brunch service 11am to 130pm. The lunch menu includes a soup and salad bar offering as well as a half panini combo. No matter the meal period Eperante will provide you with a casual elegant dining experience that overlooks the legendary hairpin turn of the Sebring International Raceway

Came here on Saturday night for dinner. It was a beautiful day out and the seating area/bar on the…read morewater was filled especially since there was live music! Being in the sun all day had us craving Pina Coladas which was yummy and refreshing. For entree's we got the 'Steak Churrassco Tacos' and the 'Seafood Roll' - both come with a side. The tacos only come with 2 but they're a decent size so it can fill you up. The Seafood roll was stuffed with crab/lobster/shrimp and was also very filling. Both delicious. Our server Jessica was very sweet and although it was packed she made an effort to give as much attention as possible to all her tables.

The launch is an awesome little spot in Labelle, FL. It has an outside bar near the water with some…read moretable seating and also a small room for inside dining. Their food was delicious, however a bit pricy. We had a great server who recommended a few cocktails and they were delicious as well. Would definitely come back.

Wow, what a great restaurant! They only take reservations for indoor seating and we wanted to sit…read moreoutdoors, which is first come first serve. We only waited about 10 minutes. The staff was absolutely incredible. The atmosphere was vibrant yet upscale. We started off with complementary bread with an oil (& something paste - I didn't catch the name) which was excellent. I ordered the Cernia Alla Pescatore ($52): grouper, clams, mussels, shrimp, garlic, white wine sauce, grape tomatoes served over spinach linguine. All entrées come with a house salad or you can do an upgrade to a Caesar. I chose the house salad that comes with balsamic vinaigrette. Very well put together, light and refreshing. The Cernia Alla Pescatore was very flavorful and everything was cook to perfection. For desert, I had the Profiteroles ($17): cream puff filled with vanilla ice cream and topped with hot chocolate fudge. What a great way to end a fantastic meal!!! Overall, yes, this was a splurge (expensive) meal but so well worth it!! Highly recommend for a special occasion!

Food is great. No complaints there. Just a tourist trap feel overall. The price point is high…read moreconsidering the level of atmosphere. It's not something I would travel for. Service was ok. I was handed a hot dirty glass for my bottled water which I am paying for and tipping on and the bartender made a joke "you don't like it dirty?" I took a beverage napkin and cleaned it myself and laughed it off but it came off rude. I was also sitting with my husband on our vacation for our anniversary. I'm tipping you dude just be nice man. Know your audience.

Food and ambiance here are usually very good. Before I…read morewrite the rest of this bear in mind I am a big city person so I have a slightly different view in regards to reservations. I arrived for my reservation and was told that I would have to wait between 30-45 minutes because people were staying longer and they'd taken a few walk ins. One if you know you have multiple reservations don't take walk ins... there were a few parties behind me with the same issue. Two there is no where covered to wait for a table (inside is too small; outside has 0 protection from the elements). You have one of the nicest restaurants in Lakeland; however there is no excuse for treating customers this way. I have been here several times and my close friends in Lakeland have been coming for years. Do better.

Small restaurant that sits maybe 75 all in the space of about a good-sized living room so it's real…read moretight. My seat got kicked a few times by people walking by. Food is pretty good though. The bread came out very warm.

Good pizza and salad. The slices are on the smaller side so you'll need 3 if you order by the…read moreslice. The place is roomy and clean.

Staff were friendly and the interior is just what you'd expect from a local pizza place on a main…read morestreet in a small town. On top of the pizza box was a copy of a local flyer that was a nice bit of local reading. The wings were fresh and tasted great prepared medium buffalo-style. However, they definitely weren't medium spice which was a bit disappointing. It might be the water in Okeechobee, but the pizza crust was dense. I suspect the cheese and pepperoni were of low quality, and the fresh garlic likely came from a jar. Overall, the pizza wasn't special and definitely wasn't worth the price. If you want to try just a slice or two, make sure to arrive before 4pm, because they only sell whole pizzas after that time.

Great food!!!!' Just wish mgr was a little friendlier. The staff is amazing. We had such an amazing…read moreserver. Wish I could remember her name.

Our table of 3 (with a reservation) sat for 20 minutes before anyone even arrived to take our drink…read moreorder. The experience did not improve from there. My "truffle" pasta arrived and wasn't even close to hot. It had been sitting long enough that the pasta was getting gummy and the sauce was off-putting; clearly flavored with truffle oil and not actual truffles. The mushrooms were chewy and it was just a failure. If anyone at our table had gotten a good dish, I would have written off my disappointment as poor ordering on my part but none of the items we ordered were good. If I'm being generous, I'd call this restaurant average - at best. Skip the wait and frustration, and just make yourself some spaghetti at home.

The service was fantastic, very friendly and welcoming…read more Food was over the top great The ambiance was very comfortable Overall the best lunch my wife and I have had in a long time. Great job

L'incontro was an amazing find of fine italian food in Lake Wales. When we arrived the main dining…read moreroom was closed on a Friday night for a reserved event but there was a nice patio room that was filled with diners in a comfortable room. We started with a lovely moscato from an extensive wine and drink menu along with the red Sangria that looked and tasted amazing as it was filled with fresh fruit. For an appetizer we got the Bruschetta which was a warm slightly crunchy bread slice covered in cheese, bruschetta tomatoes, basil and balsamic vinegar glaze. A must try dish. For the entrees we got the Chicken Parmesan and the Veal Marsala which were both excellent with so many other excellent choices. The deserts were off the charts with the Limoncello Cake and Chocolate Mousse Cake paired with cappuccino and italian coffee. David was a great server and provided excellent recommendations as well. Now that we are moving closer to Lake Wales we will definitely be back to try all the other dishes and pizzas.

The Italian Cousin delivered on every plate. We ordered the lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs,…read morecalamari fritti, stuffed mushrooms or rollatini, and a caprese salad. Each dish came out well portioned and clearly made with care. The lasagna was the standout. Browned cheese on top, a rich tomato sauce underneath. The layers held together and the filling was seasoned properly. The spaghetti and meatballs were hearty. Three large meatballs, good sauce coverage, and a side of garlic bread that was worth eating on its own. The calamari was fried light and crispy, not greasy, served with a marinara dipping sauce and a lemon wedge. The caprese used fresh mozzarella with a balsamic glaze drizzle. Clean, simple, done right. The fries were a simple side, golden and hot. Service was attentive and the setting felt like a proper neighborhood Italian spot. Make a reservation. This place fills up fast and for good reason. We walked in as they opened and so many were coming in behind us. One side note, the sangria ran a bit bitter. Stick to wine or beer instead.

This Italian restaurant food is phenomenal! Gus, the chef is got my vote for the Tri-County area…read more if you're driving through and you're hungry, this is a must stop!