38 Best Italian Restaurants near Bear Creek Village

“We got several items from their Easter catering menu & everything was absolutely delicious! Quiche, macaroni and cheese, pierogis, chicken francese. It was such a big help to be able to grab some locally prepared dishes for the weekend. We will look forward to doing it again!“

“Food was amazing, perfect atmosphere, and the service was excellent! This place is phenomenal!! Highly recommend! You won’t be disappointed!“

“We used Grico’s to cater our wedding and they were fantastic to work with. The catering manager, Marissa, was so easy to communicate with and promptly answered any questions that came up. They had a great selection of meal options and we chose the chicken francaise, blackened salmon with raspberry sauce, and filet mignon. All food choices were INCREDIBLE and all our guests were raving how great the food was. The service was top notch and the bartenders kept our drinks full all night. 10/10 service. We recommend Grico’s to anyone looking for an affordable wedding caterer!“

“We ate there for the first time , the atmosphere and staff where great.Quick service food was great will be back again soon.“

“My son kept telling me he wanted us to try this restaurant as he lives in the area and he goes there often. It was a hike for us, but we decided to go try it out. There were 6 of us there, and everyone enjoyed their food, but I will speak to what we ordered. My son insisted we try the pizza as an appetizer. I am not really into pizza when I go out to a restaurant, so I was hesitant. When it came out, it was huge. I loved that it was very crisp on the bottom and it was not overloaded with sauce. It didn't have the typical cheese that slides off the pizza when you order it. The owner, Chris, came to check on us to see how we liked it. I thought it was fantastic, but there are a limited number made during the evening so I think you have to get there early. My daughter and I shared the bang bang cauliflower and that was very tasty. There was a lot of it so we ended up taking some of that home. The other appetizer we had were the soul scallops. We all thought this was an amazing appetizer and I loved the combination with the cornbread. We each had a salad before dinner and I personally like the spring mix with tomatoes. It wasn't an overly large salad, but it was a salad was what is was supposed to be: a precursor to dinner. With the portion sizes of the appetizers and the food, we actually ended up taking some of the salad home. My son got the Italian Chicken and Waffles, which was huge. I was give a taste of that and while it was a combination that I did not think would work, it was very good and a creative recipe. My husband had the Surf and Turf Fricassee and he is still talking about that almost a week later. It was a very nice dish and his steak came out the way he asked. He is frequently disappointed when he goes out to eat in other restaurants and is disappointed by how often the steak is overcooked. I had the Alfredo Bay, which again, was a large portion that I ended up taking home and finishing the next day. I was worried that it was going to be a bit too spicy with the Old Bay, but I liked the combination of ingredients so I thought I would give it a try. You can taste the kick, but it wasn't overwhelming thankfully. When talking to the owner, he said that the only dessert they were out of was the Tiramisu (which is one of my favorite desserts). His mom personally makes it so it tends to sell out. Chris.....tell your mother to make more (just kidding). The staff that we interacted with were very personable and friendly. While this was a little over an hour from home, we will definitely be back the next time we are visiting our son!“

“Saturday 2/8/2025 , wife and i had the pork special , it was outstanding , waitress was outstandind also , i believe it was abby“

“Illiano's is by far the best restaurant in the valley. There's something for everyone on the menu. Order the sicilian marinara pizza...thick crust, fresh tomatoes, garlic and plenty of cheese. If you're not happy, it's on you. It's definitely not the food“

“Best Pizza and Meat Sauce!! Mike the owner is a true gentlemen owner and the bar tender Donna is wonderful. I can’t wait to come back and try more!!“

“The greeting we received was like coming home to family. The food we ordered was delicious and authentic Italian and it was nice asking their owner for his suggestion to match the wine for our meal.“

“Our 1st visit was today. OMG!! highly recommended. Pizza variety & crust was amazing, burger was great! Desserts were OMG excellent! We will definitely be going back soon! 😋“

“Absolutely wonderful food and service. Angela was super attentive and extremely pleasant. We love everything about this place“

“This is a lovely restaurant for a special occasion or for any excuse to go and have a lovely meal. If you are there in the summer, get the long hots - they are amazing. The staff is always super friendly while still maintaining decorum. We always have a great time here, and the food is wonderful.“

“Absolutely incredible! Called to pay compliments to the chef. Always comes hot, fresh and never disappoints. 10/10.“

“Best Zuppa Di Clams anywhere! Friendly staff, fair prices and real Italian/Sicilian meals.“

“This is the second time it was dried out. No taste. And the bottled garlic that they are using was so over powering it for Ed it down. And I asked for a little more sauce. When it came. It was all dried. Like it was sitting g under the heat lamp a long time. This is the second time. And it had no taste. Twice . And the prices have gone sky high for. Pasta. 17 for a lousy dish of clams in sauce that had no taste. I’m very sorry we loved co I g here for years. But the food is. O share what it is. Most likely there is no one watching how this is prepared“

“Love this place! The owner and the staff are amazing! The Food is always great! My wife and I enjoy everything we have ever had!“

“If there was a zero star option I would give negative stars. Didn’t feel welcomed by the hostess. Walked in and asked for a table for two. Couple minutes later we were walked down to our table. We asked for a booth to sit in. There were more than few booth open and was told there’s a wait for it. She glanced at the booth and still told us to wait. Never coming here again“

“You can’t go wrong with anything you get.. it is all delicious“

“The woman who answered the phone was very pleasant to order with. The pizza was so good! That’s all I ordered but I am excited to try more from this place! Very reasonably priced. We enjoyed our Pagash and Shrimp & Hot Pepper Pizza 🙂“

“I’ve worked in their kitchen, it’s one of the cleanest in the valley. Had their food today it was very good!“

“Absolutely the best hoagie in the area!!! 💖😁💖😁💖“

“Rustic Kitchen truly lives up to its name with a warm, inviting atmosphere and food that feels like it was made with real care. The standout of the meal was without a doubt the chicken parm—absolutely outstanding. The chicken was perfectly breaded, crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and topped with rich, flavorful sauce and just the right amount of melted cheese. Every bite was packed with comfort and authentic flavor.
The portions were generous, the presentation was great, and everything tasted fresh and homemade. Rustic Kitchen is the kind of place that makes you want to come back again and again. If you’re a fan of chicken parm, this is a must-order and easily one of the best I’ve had. Highly recommend! 🍽️🔥“

“Getting hoagies from III Guys is CONSISTENTLY hit or miss. Now it's constantly a *miss* so we're done spending money here. I got a turkey hoagie today and there was barely anything on it! 😠 A regular sandwich is thicker! Two slices of turkey, a tiny bit of lettuce, some onions and a couple tomato slices! Oh and it was DRY! We paid for mostly BREAD! Feels awesome to be shafted for what you paid for. I had to put my own Mayo on it, add lettuce and add tomato to fill it! That's NOT the point of take out. Food quality is going DOWN last few years. ((See comments for pics of this sad hoagie)) We're done giving them the benefit of the doubt. The other hoagie we bought was also lacking & dry. Plenty of other good quality restaurants to choose from than wasting money on food that clearly quality isn't a priority. ~Signed Another Unhappy customer“

“Napoli's NEVER disappoints. This is genuinely the best restaurant, and it's owned by the BEST family. Authentic Italian food, and you can tell. Always always always handcrafted perfectly. You don't see many authentic Italian restaurants anymore... but this one? The BEST. Anyone who tells you different has lost their mind.“

“they never disappoint I had wings tonite & they were excellent I order almost every Fri or Sat Danielle is the sweetest and has a smile for everyone even the nasty people l respect recommend them very highly“

“We had excellent dinners tonight at Cork! There are so many options to chose from on the menu. There's definitely something for everyone! My dinner came with sweet mashed potatoes and they were amazing! Our waiter Justin was also very attentive along with the rest of the staff. :)“

“The buns must have come right out of the oven when I placed my order for my primo sized American cold cut hoagie with lettuce, tomato,onion, and oil and vinegar. It was made with the bun being very warm and that it ruined the whole taste of my hoagie. It melted the cheese to a soggy texture like when a hoagie sits outside on a hot day. A cold cut doesn't mean warm bun. And I didn't ask for a baked hoagie. I was going to take it back in, but I was so pressed for time. But I just took it apart and ate what I liked or what tasted ok. When I did a review on my Primo app, they asked for the ticket number. I'm going to check my truck it might be in there. I believe it was last Monday evening, 7pm. I am not from the area, but I used to stop at the previous location on Rt 309 a lot it was convenient.“

“Great service awesome food!definitely will be back !!“

“I had a fabulous experience! My first time here and I’ll definitely be back! The food was excellent, the dirty martini was top notch, and the service was perfect. Ask for Connie to be your waitress-she rocks!“

“We love Lino’s! From dinners to pizza to special salad and hosting our family’s special occasions, it’s a long-time favorite. Always well done!“

“I tried the Pagach pizza with onions. The crust has the right amount of crunch on the outside while still being soft enough inside to hold everything together. The potato layer is done well and adds a hearty, filling bite without taking over the slice. The cheese blend and onions are evenly incorporated, so every bite has all the flavors. It’s balanced, consistent, and overall just a satisfying Pagach pizza! One of my new favorites!!“

“We just had the most amazing pizza, beer and wine at Sabatini’s. Gina was our waitress and she went above and beyond! Truly incredible pizza pie! We order 3 smalls and each and every one was better than the next! Yea it’s cash only but there is an atm in the lobby. Totally and completely worth every bite! Tall booths, lanterns and lovely atmosphere! The Sabatinis bar next door is totally cool and we picked up quite a few different kinds of beers to take home to Ct with us! Also, the buffalo hot wings were a fabulous app! Totally and highly recommend! Wow!“

“Kind, professional and DELICIOUS pizza, wings and cheesesteak steak!!“

“The owner Dan is a fantastic person. Their food is absolutely amazing. I’ve never had anything bad from there. My favorites are: meatballs, breakfast pizza, oven baked wings, Sicilian pizza, etc. The service is excellent as well.“

“It was the first time I was ever at your establishment I was very impressed pizza was very good the gentleman behind the counter brought the pizza out to the car for me cuz I can't walk and then he went and proceeded to help a lady whose car wouldn't start very impressed you got two new two new customers thank you simple act of kindness goes a long way thank you“

“Very accommodating, big portions, upfront about availability, friendly service, even though I went there before the evening rush, I didn't feel like I would be there forever because it was slow. I took my French fries to go and wasn't charged for modifications to my spaghetti dinner. There was a completely cheese-free pizza but I guess it didn't sell well. Personally, I miss it.“

“My brother Jason and I are always exploring places we haven’t been yet. That comes to restaurants as well. A weekend in NEPA almost always included the amazing pizza options we are blessed from living in an immigrant community that started wayback when coal mining brought people from all over the world.
That said, our Italian community always shows up with all the different styles of pizza found here from Old Forge style, Pan fried Sicilian, New York style, thin crust, and bar pies and all the styles in between. As good as they all are, nothing is more comforting than the ultimate peasant food. A tray of red or a tray of white. Since we have been eating at Arcaro and Genell since we were kids, it only seemed fitting to finally give Arcaro’s the Next Generation a try. My apologies for waiting so long. The current owner Francine Arcaro had dreamed of opening her own restaurant. She has been chasing that dream since 2018 serving great pizza and Italian food. There is more to share with her personal story, but this isn’t the place. I just wanted to tell anyone in NEPA or those visiting, get over to Pittston Township and see how perfectly Old Forge pizza is represented at Arcaro’s the Next Generation. All the Old Forge type pizza places in our area all tweak there recipes by changing up the sauce, mixing the cheese bends and varying the crust. We tried a tray or red and white. Both were amazing. Trying to decided which tasted better is like picking a favorite child - impossible. Order both. Loved there red. Perfect ratio of crust, to sauce to cheese ratio. That creamy cheese blend was to die for. I won’t give away any secrets, but anybody in the know could narrow down that creamy cheese bland. We complimented our two trays of pizza with a cold beer on tap a s side of Stromboli (wink wink). Always love going home with leftovers. Two much for two brothers, but we sat there in this well lit, super friendly, well decorated place any truly enjoy a cut from heaven. Old Forge Pizza is a perfect NEPA tradition. Whether it is on Main in street in Old Forge proper or the surrounding towns. It is a treat that should be indulged in every weekend. Stop by today and eat-in or grab it to go and bring along to your favorite event! Highly recommend Arcaro’s the Next Generation. Can’t wait to try their gnocchi and other pastas on our next visit. Be a part of history and eat some Old Forge pizza today at 2 Bryden Street, basically at the corner of Oak Street and the Pittston ByPass.“

“First time having there sweet sauce pie and it was so good reminds me of Sam’s pizza in wild wood so good will definitely be ordering again“