Restaurants in Scranton

“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”

“My experience at Betty's was most Devine. The staff are friendly and very helpful especially Amanda. I had an amazing roast beef sandwich with a crunchy juicy pickle.”

“Hands down one of the best dining experiences I have ever had. The staff were absolutely fantastic and the food was phenomenal!”

“Best coffee in Scranton! 💪”

“Pulled pork was fantastic. 10/10 recommend”

“First time here and the experience was AWESOME! The best mexican tacos I'd had in the east coast, much more for the Scranton area! Delicious food, well seasoned, quality of ingredients, presentation, prices and customer service are second to none! We felt like we were back on the west coast! They got us as permanent customers!!! 💝”

“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!!”

“The best! Fresh! Wonderful! Authentic!”

“Great hospitality! Totally best experience.”

“Hello, What a marvelous treat & surprise! Stopped in June 2, gnocchi special, marvelous! But the real treat was the most cordial, professional, amazing, friendly, & the list can continue❤️❤️👍 We met “Frankie” by far Northeastern Pennsylvania’s best of the best, Bartender! We are visiting from Flordia and we were welcomed by Frankie. Food great! Service above & beyond! I would encourage everyone to stop in great specials & Frankie is just warm & welcoming!😊😊😊😊👍👍👍👍 Sorry, I forgot to take pictures! We will return, highly recommend.”

“All I have to say is wow I am impressed they have the best empanadas, burritos, and taco's! And it's healthy and fresh excellent job Chicanos! 😁❤️”

“We had cookies and cakes made for our daughter’s “some bunny is 1” themed birthday and could not have been happier with the results! 10/10 for taste and appearance ☺️”

“Wonderful service and making our meal special”

“The crabcakes are absolutely amazing!!!!!! Thank you so much!”

“Outstanding Service - Fabulous Food. Highly recommend the Peanut Butter Smash Burger. Great atmosphere, they were streaming Next Level Chef episode when Chef Von won with his smash burger. If I lived in Scranton I'd be there once a week for lunch.”

“Great experience every time.”

“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”

“The food here is exceptional! Everything we ordered was so delicious and fresh. You can tell whoever is in the kitchen really cares about the food taste and quality. Everything is made from scratch and the portions are very good! Highly recommend eating here.”

“16th Ward was one of the few places open late on a Sunday as my wife and I were driving home from a long trip. We received absolutely amazing service, great drinks, and phenomenal food! Every aspect of our time at 16 Ward was top-notch! Having just had two disappointing dinners the past two nights at two highly acclaimed restaurants in the Fingers Lakes, 16th Ward was not a planned stop but was an amazing discovery! We will be back many more times! It was not until I went to write a review (something I rarely ever do), that I realized that our amazing host/server was the owner. He could not have been nicer! Amazing experience and priced well below what many of us often pay for much lower quality food, drinks, and service. Thank you!”

“We recently hosted a funeral luncheon at Bukatini. The food was delicious and the service was Phenomenal! I highly recommend!!”

“We happened upon this restaurant while we were visiting Scranton for the Italian Festival. We walked in on Sunday afternoon and the bar was open and they allowed us to have a drink and cool off. After speaking with Jennifer about a reservation for later in the evening she put us in touch Benny, the owner. He said they could accommodate our party of eight for a 6pm reservation. Angelica was our primary server but others, including Benny jumped in a gave us a great experience! All of us walked away with one of the best restaurant experiences we ever had. And the crazy thing is with the festival going on right outside their doors and being crazy busy they did an exceptional job making sure we always had a beverage and communicating with us! Was our final night in Scranton and it was by far the best night! Thank you all and definitely recommend this place to anyone!”

“The owner of R u s t y N, AI l Mike, the nicest person you ever mind. They have good food You why have a good time go to the R u s t y N AI l. ,”

“I ordered chicken & broccoli combination platter, steamed dumpling, & a side of white rice. Had it delivered I called at 10:00 p.m. they were here at 10:25 p.m.! Food is EXCELLENT, prices are the cheapest around.”

“I just wish they would bring back the homemade duck sauce in the little plastic containers. Otherwise a great spot, staff is friendly. The food is always fresh , delicious and prepared in a timely manner.”

“We’ve been here several times, always happy with our meals but had a particularly great server experience tonite. Megan H was wonderful! She is so kind and pleasant. She is very attentive and picked up on my daughter not enjoying her lemonade(too sweet & sour) and offered to bring another drink right over. Checked on us several times and when we were too full for dessert (but my son not too full for more biscuits) offered to wrap some for him to take home. She made his night!!”

“I tried this restaurant out today for the first time. It is amazing clean restaurant clean bathrooms food very tasty. I highly recommend everyone to try this place out. Amazing. Amazing amazing and they have pastries, bakery, sweets. Yummy yummy.”

“Always a good place to dine. Clean, friendly and affordable. Some of the food is just not what you would get if it were cooked from scratch but still good processed food.”

“I recently visited this place, and it was a fantastic experience! The food was absolutely delicious, full of flavor, and made with fresh ingredients. Every bite was a treat!
Highly recommend it for anyone looking for great food and excellent service. I’ll definitely be back!”

“Great meal AND it was FREE ! Thanks for honoring teachers !”

“Great veggie options!”

“We stopped on our way home from Cooperstown, this experience was amazing. I only remember yezzys name but the guy that waited on us was so friendly the whole staff had great attitudes and genuine hospitality and happiness. Couldn’t have asked for a better brunch to feed our 6. Grill guy and (dawn) (maybe) was on point with correct doneness and freshness!!! If we ever come back through, we’ll certainly stop again.”

“We always have the best time at the character nights !!!”

“easy to get to alot of parking, good people working there”

“Delicious as always! The baker was very kind as well as staff.”

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

“Chicken over rice is absolute chefs kiss 🤤🤌”

“If you are near Abe's Deli you really should stop in. We were greeted by a number of very friendly staff. From the moment you walked in, you knew you're in a very popular spot. A number of people came in and where greeted by name. And the pastrami reuben and oatmeal raisin were 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.”

“Very friendly owners and staff. The best grilled chicken panini I ever had. Highly recommend”

“Absolutely love their pastries especially their éclairs. Would recommend to all.”

“With no doubt Pizza by Pappas has the Best food in town! I am from Hershey and I always come here to eat they're specialties. The tuna sandwich and the Pizza are my favorites, you need to try!”

“We ordered several items from the menu and everything was delicious! The falafel was excellent and the flat breads and vegetables were so fresh! Definitely will be eating here again.”

“Came twice over the last two weeks. The first time I came I ordered the drunken noodles and the vegetable spring rolls. I also shared a salad with my friend. I can't remember the name of the salad but it has some fruit in it . Everything was delicious. I came back again because I wanted to try the curry I ordered the green curry and my SO had the ma suman curry level 3 spicy. Both were excellent! Intend to make this a regular spot. The chef definitely takes pride in their work.”

“Notis is the Greek culinary rock star of NEPA! One taste, one look and you’ll be hooked.. Tantalizingly delicious every bite! Try it and you’ll NOTIS the difference! ❤️❤️☀️😎”

“1000/100 amazing food and service breakfast was amazing 👏 pictured is 1/4 of what you get portions are huge and delicious 😋”

“The best ice cream in town🍦”

“Fantastic quality and well run family business. Affordable and the most delicious baked goods and assorted bread items!”

“NL is a great place to meet, relax, or work. Plus, they have the best chai latte in Scranton!”

“We love this place. We recently moved into the neighborhood and this is the greatest little hometown diner! The wait staff always has a smile and the food is always delicious!”

“Great place for pizza and cocktails. Weird mix in my opinion but it's a classy place. Would definitely come back for take out. I would say one of the top pizza places in the city!”

“My date night go to. I've never had a bad meal and the service is always amazing. The hostess Amanda is always lovely and the pear martini is out of this world!”

“Great food snotty waitress with a bad attitude!”

“Great food and atmosphere”

“This is the best pizza in the area. The sweet sauce is incredible. The pizza tastes like it's made in heaven. The owner is great. You have to taste it to know why people swoon over this pizza.”

“Nostalgic atmosphere. great food, welcoming staff!”

“Great old school shop. Friendly staff. Heard the Italian Subs were great. I had a Philly Cheesesteak. It was good but not great.”

“I’ve been going to pizza plus since the late 80’s Still my favorite pizza”

“Found this place when driving through town. Very different atmosphere, love the country look. Huge menu with lots of options. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Will be returning.”

“The new owners did a great job keeping all the antique aspects while sprucing the place up! Menu is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. The quality of ingredients really shows through. Well conceptualized recipes and expert preparation. The Fries! The Weiner Sauce! The specials! Also, bar staff are attentive and personable. Very good service!”

“Excellent food had the pizza and wing bites. Would highly recommend”

“Back to the Beginning at Nicholas' Pizza. Thank you for taking care of my mom and me today. As I sat there, I thought about how we've been coming here for as long as I've been alive — and what feels like my mom’s whole lifetime. There's no other place that would support her, or us, the way you do. You always seem to lift her up — literally and figuratively. I truly appreciate all of you. Paul & Donna, you are the best.”

“Hi, stopped in today, Sunday, 7/20, and bought small peach crumb pies (new) and a small banana cream. Well, the peach was tasted immediately and with or without vanilla ice cream was scrumptious!!! Please make more!!!!!”

“Great Pizza, great food.. Best pizza in Scranton”

“The best smoothie place ever!”

“My son and I LOVE Koala Tea! The drinks are always amazing 10/10 they can’t miss. But more than anything it’s the staff that keeps us coming back. They’re always energetic and incredibly kind. The Scranton area is lucky to have them.”

“Got to say the pizza was some of the best Old Forge style around, they really got that dialed in. The wings were great, perfect level or crisp, great flavor. All around great place to get a drink and get some great food.”

“My family loves Josie’s. Best custard and ice cream in the area!”

“Please make it a point to find and visit this nostalgic local coffee shop! It always has a fun vibe and it’s great to meet local folks and patronize our independent businesses. The BlackWatch cafe is adorable, cozy, so unique. The selection is so innovative so it has a lot more to offer than just coffee. They definitely have a foam art and they do not disappoint here. They have smoothie that people rave about as well! But can we talk about the building itself? The roaring fireplace at the entry is perfect for a winter’s day or Autumn night! It's loaded with history and decorated with classic literary and fan pieces, interesting conversation pieces, and fun works of art. Not to mention what Pat is doing with the outside patio…. it’s such an asset to Scranton and the sad thing is, no one knows it’s there! do yourself a favor, pass out DD and ⭐️ bucks for the BlackWatch Cafe Nay Aug Park in Scranton,PA!”

“Great environment! Food and drinks were delicious. And the entire staff is friendly.😊 Great place!”

“Love the people behind the bar. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming.”

“The food tastes very good, the customer service is very pleasant - the value of the food is in accordance with the quantity and quality - however, as for the atmosphere of the restaurant, the place is quite cold for my taste.”

“The best chocolate chip cookie I have ever had
Nice staff
For the chalkboard wall I would recommend them to get the color black so if people make a mistake or if you are making a pizza that might want to put a black olive on it

Kid-friendliness: Vary nice staff and a big chalk wall”

“Always a treat to stop at Manning’s any time of year 😊”

“I hosted my 20th class reunion there this past Saturday and the space was perfect! They provided large round tables and chairs as well as long ones. The area was clean upon arrival and accommodated whatever we asked for. We had ~70 guests with more than enough standing room. We also had a live DJ and a photographer. I brought in cocktail table which helped bring out my vision more as I wanted limited sitting to ensure people socialized. Bartenders were super friendly and provided great customer service to my guests. 20/10 would I recommend and definitely an awesome place to host a party!”

“Great Food And Atmosphere”

“Been there many many times in the past, never had their food. I gotta say these wings are by far the best wings I’ve EVER had!!”

“10 out of 10 recommend Fork N Bowl. My grandson has celiacs and it was a stress free experience. No worries about cross contamination because EVERYTHING is gluten free. The staff was so friendly and patient. Did I mention how delicious the food is?”

“This was the best meal we have had in a long while. I ordered the custom poke bowl with tuna and a sparkling hibiscus boba. My fiancé ordered general tsos rice bowl and stawberry lemonade boba. The flavors were incredible. Service was surprisingly quick and friendly. We are definitely going again.”

“Mackenzie is the best waitress ever she’s so sweet :)”

“There's not another restaurant in the state of Pennsylvania that can compare to the glider diner open face roast beef sandwich with gravy Not a one Not a one And as a long lost friend would say enjoy enjoy....Frank Hallock”

“A really great place! BYOB, With wonderful food, a great, friendly and talented chef and staff. Excellent chicken marsala and parmesan. Roberto's will be a regular stop for us.”

“Last night I picked up a tray of pepperoni pizza at Maronis. I wish I took a picture of it. It was perfect. Better than a 10!!! And the picture would never outdo the taste. One of the best I ever had and we've been getting our pizza here for almost 5 decades. Hands down, over and over, consistently the best!!”

“The new owners did a great job keeping all the antique aspects while sprucing the place up! Menu is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. The quality of ingredients really shows through. Well conceptualized recipes and expert preparation. The Fries! The Weiner Sauce! The specials! Also, bar staff are attentive and personable. Very good service!”

“The best! Fresh! Wonderful! Authentic!”

“Excellent! Only wish we lived closer it would be our go to place to eat. Will plan on stopping next time we go through for sure!”

“First time we ordered here ( 3/6/22), totally excellent eats!! The sauted clams are totally to die for, the wing platter ( 3 seperate flavors ), totally love all 3 flavors, wings were nice & crispy, awesome flavor!! Homemade pierogies are Absolutely Phenomenal, cod piccata was delicious, DEFINITELY going back again!!”

“Food is excellent ! People in our party had porketta, fries,onionrings, pulled pork , meatball sandwich,pizza, mac n cheese and assorted drinks...Bar drinks were on point very good...Food was amazing....Staff and chef very nice he even came out and said hi to the baby! We have been here before and always great!”

“Fantastic quality and well run family business. Affordable and the most delicious baked goods and assorted bread items!”

“Just love the people and the food! You can't go wrong no matter what you order.”

“I Had* been trying every single place within 50 miles of the Poconos, i even went to NY to try to find really good tacos, I have to say this is the best place you can go for real Authentic Mexican Cuisine this side of Philidelphia food truck tacos! I have since brought my family and friends and we can all agree this is the best place to eat in Scranton. Enjoy!”

“Please make it a point to find and visit this nostalgic local coffee shop! It always has a fun vibe and it’s great to meet local folks and patronize our independent businesses. The BlackWatch cafe is adorable, cozy, so unique. The selection is so innovative so it has a lot more to offer than just coffee. They definitely have a foam art and they do not disappoint here. They have smoothie that people rave about as well! But can we talk about the building itself? The roaring fireplace at the entry is perfect for a winter’s day or Autumn night! It's loaded with history and decorated with classic literary and fan pieces, interesting conversation pieces, and fun works of art. Not to mention what Pat is doing with the outside patio…. it’s such an asset to Scranton and the sad thing is, no one knows it’s there! do yourself a favor, pass out DD and ⭐️ bucks for the BlackWatch Cafe Nay Aug Park in Scranton,PA!”

“Outstanding Service - Fabulous Food. Highly recommend the Peanut Butter Smash Burger. Great atmosphere, they were streaming Next Level Chef episode when Chef Von won with his smash burger. If I lived in Scranton I'd be there once a week for lunch.”

“The owner of R u s t y N, AI l Mike, the nicest person you ever mind. They have good food You why have a good time go to the R u s t y N AI l. ,”

“I had to leave a review, it’s been 12 years since I’ve had their pizza. It’s still my favorite pizza I’ve ever had, I still think about it regularly, and I’m from Chicago.”

“Excellent! Only wish we lived closer it would be our go to place to eat. Will plan on stopping next time we go through for sure!”

“My experience at Betty's was most Devine. The staff are friendly and very helpful especially Amanda. I had an amazing roast beef sandwich with a crunchy juicy pickle.”

“Mackenzie is the best waitress ever she’s so sweet :)”

“Wow! Menu..Service..Food... Wow!

I am passing through town and saw the Viewpoint Diner on my way to the hotel. After looking it up and calling to confirm that breakfast was served all day, I headed over for dinner. As the host walked me to my booth, I saw the specials board and amazing looking meals in front of multiple patrons, and my breakfast for dinner plans went out the window. The menu is more than that of any old diner. It was a broad, colorful menu with professional pictures of most of the meals. I was immediately greeted by my waitress & her trainee but needed more time with the expansive menu. I ended up selecting Stuffed Shrimp (crab) and veggies and salad. I should have taken pictures, but I was too excited. Everything tasted as amazing as it looked, and the portions were hearty. The waitstaff was attentive and friendly. The whole experience was such a pleasant surprise! I wish I was going to be in town long enough to go back and try the breakfast.

The atmosphere was great. The exterior was well lit with awnings displaying their menu categories, the interior clean and inviting. It seemed like at least a few of the other tables were local regulars, which I consider a great thing.

My only suggestion would be that they round out their profile on Google to include the menu to help others find them. I didn't find what I was looking for there and took a gamble and won this time. 😉

If you get a chance, go! You won't be disappointed.”

“We stopped on our way home from Cooperstown, this experience was amazing. I only remember yezzys name but the guy that waited on us was so friendly the whole staff had great attitudes and genuine hospitality and happiness. Couldn’t have asked for a better brunch to feed our 6. Grill guy and (dawn) (maybe) was on point with correct doneness and freshness!!! If we ever come back through, we’ll certainly stop again.”

“Always a good place to dine. Clean, friendly and affordable. Some of the food is just not what you would get if it were cooked from scratch but still good processed food.”

“Gotta shout out a dog friendly restaurant! We came a few days ago on a beautiful, warm summer day and our server made sure we all got water right away, including our dog! Sooo many drinks to choose from and great food-be sure to start off your meal with sweet potato fries with the rumchata marshmallow dip!”

“With no doubt Pizza by Pappas has the Best food in town! I am from Hershey and I always come here to eat they're specialties. The tuna sandwich and the Pizza are my favorites, you need to try!”

“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”

“our drinks were delicious & the all you can eat tender meal is seriously such a great deal. our server Kayla was so kind and attentive, i also thank her for her patience with waiting for our brother to join us ! also have to give Emily a shoutout because she’s amazing too !”

“Not bad great fried chicken

Vegetarian options: Not vegan

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes”

“Notis is the Greek culinary rock star of NEPA! One taste, one look and you’ll be hooked.. Tantalizingly delicious every bite! Try it and you’ll NOTIS the difference! ❤️❤️☀️😎”

“There's not another restaurant in the state of Pennsylvania that can compare to the glider diner open face roast beef sandwich with gravy Not a one Not a one And as a long lost friend would say enjoy enjoy....Frank Hallock”

“The wings always come out just warm. I have not been back in a while but it’s a nice place to hang out and the over all quality is great. Good wing sauces and quality burger meats. Good food fun times.”