50 Best Italian Restaurants near Old Forge

“Outstanding dinners for our party of 6. Service was excellent and atmosphere phenomenal. 5🌟 Restaurant“

“first time here tonight based on my dates recommendation..very happy with our dinners and the service..I got the gnocchi with meat sauce and she got a chicken caesar salad I believe..both large portions . Will definitely be back“

“We visited Augustine's with a large group of 20 people and were incredibly impressed with the level of service we received. Despite the size of our party, our single waitress handled everything with remarkable efficiency and professionalism. She managed all our drink and food orders promptly, and every item arrived hot, fresh, and perfectly prepared.

We ordered a variety of appetizers, entrees, pizzas, drinks, and desserts, and everything was served in well-timed stages. No one waited too long, and the quality of the food was outstanding—every dish was delicious. Not a single person in our group left hungry or disappointed.

We highly recommend Augustine's and will absolutely return the next time we're in town.“

“The Best Meat Ravioli I have ever tasted!“

“I got 2 trays of red pizza with anchovies & the pizza was Absolutely Scrumptious. Pizza was phenomenal. Loved it! Everything was perfect even though I ordered out. Order was ready when I got there & just the smell, I couldn't wait to get home to have a piece. Sheer Perfection.“

“From the time I lived here in NEPA I finally got time to stop in to have a tray of their red pizza. I wish I never hesitated to go out of my way to here. The pizza definitely beat my expectations and these guys easily hold the heavy weight title for old forge pizza. Thank you for the excellent service as well!“

“Ordered from las vegas. Everything was perfectly packaged and fresh. Great customer service. Quality was as we remembered it. It was great to have a taste of home. Will definitely order again“

“Extraordinary is an understatement. This establishment is phenomenal in every aspect, from its atmosphere to the family ownership, cuisine, and pricing. I highly recommend Anthony's with absolute certainty, and I appreciate supporting small, family-owned businesses.  #LoveMyFamilia“

“A truly wonderful experience from start to finish. Our waiter Ryan was very knowledgeable about the wines that would best complement our meals. We will be returning soon.“

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

“Blessed & grateful to celebrate my son’s birthday dinner at Grico's! The Chef Bill crab cake and the Ribeye were outstanding! Such a welcoming team there too!“

“I’m times where customer service is fair at best - This place is AMAZING - The service was great and every single dish we ordered was so fresh and delicious! I can’t wait to go back and ended up buying a bunch of gift cards for upcoming birthdays and anniversaries! Thank you so much for bringing back the days when the customer mattered 🩵“

“Wonderful service and making our meal special“

“Casa Bella went above and beyond to make my mother-in-law’s birthday so special. The entire staff was very attentive. The food was absolutely delicious ! The outdoor space was beautiful! Best restaurant in Scranton! Thank you Casa Bella!!“

“This pizza is great!!! GO ORDER SOME LOL its seriously that good �“

“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.“

“Just dined here tonight for the first time. It was wonderful! Our server, Abigail was professional and friendly. The food was fantastic. The Brooklyn Bomber pizza was terrific and the duck wings couldn’t have been better! I’ll definitely be back & recommend this place to anyone in the area!“

“My husband and I decided to try this place for the first time and we were amazed! We started with potato pancakes, calamari, and the mozzarella en Carozza and it was like it was touched by the hand of God it was so delicious! Then I had the pretzel chicken with the mashed potatoes and the green beans! I've been looking for pretzel chicken done this way all over the valley and this is the only place that does it the way I like it with the mustard sauce. My dinner also came with a soup and I chose the Italian wedding and it tasted better than mine! My husband had the Joseph's double stuffed crust pizza with pepperoni added on top and we've had other double stuffed crust white pizzas before and this one is at the top of the list! We're definitely coming back and we will be bringing friends and family! Thank you so much for the amazing experience and our waitress was absolutely fantastic and extremely attentive!“

“My husband and I were out with our dog and were so pleased that we could stop for lunch at a restaurant that welcomed our Sully. They treated him like a regular customer and even had a special pup menu. My husband and I were impressed with the food and pleased with the friendly service!“

“This was our 1st time dining , we made reservations for party of 5. We were seated immediately. Very good food . We ordered a variety from across the menu , Pasta , Seafood , Veal , Chicken , and it was all VERY GOOD. The portions were good as well. The service was excellent , friendly and timely. Will definitely be returning again.“

“AV is my family's favorite restaurant. They have a variety of different options on their menu, from homemade pastas, to fresh seafood, to decadent fresh salads. The ingredients and pairings are absolutely out of this world, and are comparable to a NYC level of presentation and taste.
The service is impeccable. From the moment you walk through the door, you are greeted with warm & smiling faces. The servers are very thorough, extremely welcoming, and make you feel like you belong. They are very knowledgeable about the menus, and are happy to give great suggestions.
To say that AV Restaurant is the best restaurant in Scranton isn't even scratching the surface of just how fabulous of an establishment it truly is. If I could give 10 stars I would. You must give this place a try!!!!“

“we had Chicago style pizza. was excellent!! Highly recomend!!!“

“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“

“Just love the place.Food is excellent“

“My spouse and I have been dining in at Sacco's for the last few years and it has always been a great experience. We have been ordering the subs like the chicken parmesan and eggplant Parmesan. The food tastes so good and is always of great quality. The prices are very reasonable too. The staff are always friendly, extremely accommodating and professional.“

“This was the best meal I've had since I've lived in Scranton, I've been here 23 yrs. We got the Delmonico steak the chef did such an amazing job, the service was great, the atmosphere was beautiful so relaxing really enjoyed it ! Definitely going back !!“

“Always wonderful! Today we had the maple toffee cake with cream cheese icing for dessert. Fabulous!“

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

“My family and I had some friend over Saturday evening and wanted to keep it simple with pizza. Our order was a plain, pepperoni and a grandma. As usual every pie was so fresh and delicious. My favorite will always be the grandma, just the right amount of pesto oil, thin and crispy. While I forget his name, the tall gentleman with glasses, who I assume is the manager, is always so polite and keeps things moving behind the counter. Dino’s will always be a pizza that I enjoy and highly recommend!!!!“

“We ordered the Gramma Sicilian tonight.....Excellent!! The crust was perfection! The blend of sauce, cheese and pesto was the best Gramma pizza I've ever had. The gentleman who handled my order was so welcoming and friendly also! Thank you!“

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

“fantastic place great food and freindly folks!“

“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.“

“Last night a waitress here clearly tried to rob us! I paid $45 cash then wanted to put the rest on my card. She came back said the card machine was broken ( no big deal) My dad handed her a $50 bill&she never brought his change back. I asked her for a receipt to show we paid, she gave me a song and a dance about having to go write up another receipt. We had already been there for 2 hours & I had to leave, on my way way home I realized I forgot to leave tip on table so I called to give my cc info to leave the tip. later that evening I got a call back saying I never fully paid the bill. That waitress took his $50 and pocketed it!! When I spoke to her on phone she flat out lied!!, even though I told her (after I paid) that she never gave him the change she even said (oh I owe you whatever the amount was) She said we never gave her the $50!?! my elderly dad clearly pulled it out of his wallet & handed it to her. Thankfully Christine the manager took care of everything for us! Btw it wasn't Wendy she was awesome it was the other lady there on 2/22 evening short dark hair! Needless to say we won't be back! Why would I ask for a receipt or change back if we didn't pay you!?!?!?!?!?!But watch who you hire Sidels... She a bad one!! To try and steal from an elderly man with dementia!?!?! Karma is a b**** girly, I hope your mom is proud of you!! Ty Christine and Wendy for being a great waitress! Food was wonderful! and never had another issue here!“

“Our new favorite pizza place! The sweet sauce is delicious. Their wings and hoagies are really good, too. Inexpensive and a great value for your money. And their customer service is top notch!! 🍕“

“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!!“

“Absolutely Fantastic! Angelo was wonderful!“

“Tripe is the BEST i've ever had!!!!!“

“We had our daughter's bridal shower on Sunday in the small room in the restaurant. Such a great time, and set up beautifully. They are very accommodating, and make sure you are happy. Will recommend to our friends!“

“A nice little place that has been in the downtown for close to 20 years. You enter through the bar that is roomy while also having hightop tables. When entering main dining, the first thing we noticed was the piano player, which is a super-cool touch! He played some fun songs, including some of his own, cracked jokes, and also interacted with the crowd while not being intrusive at all. My wife and I each got a martini (Dirty Gin for her and Honey Nut Cheerio for me) and both were delicious. As an appetizer, we got Eggplant Melanzane, which was light, had great flavor, and a delicious vodka sauce. My better half had a Caesar salad with probably the best Caesar dressing we have ever had. I went with the gorgonzola salad that had a nice, tart raspberry vinaigrette. For our entrees, she had the chicken special, which featured thin chicken breast and portobello mushrooms in a port wine sauce, topped with gorgonzola. It was very earthy and deep, a worthy special. I had the Pollo Sambuca, which is the same thin chicken breast with shrimp and mushrooms in a creamy sambuca sauce. It was very flavorful and slightly sweet. The anise is there, but not distracting. This was a solid meal! Our server, Thellenza, was attentive and informative. She made sure we understood all of the specials and took care of anything we asked. The rest of the staff is also helpful, too, and we were never in need of anything for long at all. The adult beverages that we enjoyed were definitely tasty, we just wish they had more of a wine and beer selection. Food: 9 Service: 10 Atmosphere: 10 Adult Drink Selection: 8 Overall: 9.25“

“Outstanding Italian Family Service. Great food and prices.“

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“Tried Sibio’s for first time today for lunch- definitely worth the drive. Food was very good and prices appropriate. I definitely enjoyed this wonderful Italian restaurant. Decor falls between original 1970s and a little updated - but that was charming and likely kept prices so reasonable. The place was quite busy for an afternoon lunch and service prompt and attentive enough! Highly recommend - we will be back to try more. Everything coming out of the kitchen looked great!“

“I never leave reviews, but I was so impressed by my experience here on Saturday that I just feel like I really have to. My girlfriends and I met here for a girls night over the weekend and every single one of the four of us had nothing but great things to say about the whole evening. The service vibes were IMMACULATE; from the hostess, to the server, to the bartender, everyone added a positive energy to the restaurant. The food and drinks.. MY GAWD. We ordered quite a bit of food for the four of us to share, and there was not one single thing that we didn’t love; seriously, we talked about how good the food was for hours to everyone any anyone who would listen. Its two days later and I’m still talking about it and telling my husband that we need to make a reservation for our next date night. Seriously, one of the best restaurant experiences I have ever had.“

“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“

“I ordered a meat stromboli. I told the girl meat i wanted pepperoni ham sausage. They gave me their regular one and added the thee meat. She said yes you order a meat. I said yes she called the guy that made it I'm guess the owner said it wa my fault I didn't tell them I did want all the other stuff. I ordered a meat stromboli. I left it on the counter. Never asked me if I wanted my money back or make me a new one. I didn't make a big deal. they had a few people. But I'm so made I never go back. I have made many meat stromboli when I worked at a restaurant. Terrible!! It had mushroom in it that I'm allergic to.“

“Great food, staff, and owners!“

“Super excellent food. The only thing better than the food was the service. Our waitress, Corrine was very accommodating. Even though they did not have a specific cocktail we ordered, she improvised and it was better than we expected. We give 5 stars ! We'd give 10 but the app didn't go that high ! We'll be back !“

“The food is always excellent.“

“My daughter has been telling me about their pizza for over a year, but I’m very picky and hate trying new places. Finally decided to try it today, and it was amazing… we ordered the square red pizza, and I have to say it’s one of the best pizzas I’ve ever had. We will definitely be ordering again, and trying some other menu items. Thank you for an amazing experience“