Restaurants in Scranton
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Best Restaurants
“Asia is A master in the kitchen!! everything is Superb! mac n cheese , Jerk chicken, bourbon chicken , cornbread I could go on & On And She is also a Huge Loving Person always giving back to the community, Best SoulFood 👌”
“Amazing steak served tableside till you’re ready to explode! Come hungry , everything is delicious with outstanding customer service!”
“Casa Bella impresses from start to finish. The excellent staff sets the tone, and the food absolutely delivers. The spinach ravioli with Alfredo sauce and the penne and vodka is rich, fresh, and unforgettable, and the crème brûlée is the perfect sweet finish—silky, crisp, and downright addictive. Cozy atmosphere, spectacular flavors, and service that makes you feel right at home. A must-visit.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“This pizza is great!!! GO ORDER SOME LOL its seriously that good �”
“Finally got the opportunity to get to Barletta’s and I loved everything about it! Great atmosphere, great menu and the food was amazing. We had buffalo chicken flatbread, Barletta flatbread ( fresh mozzarella and basil), and 3 cheese Sicilian pizza. Everything was outstanding! Such a great place, definitely going back!”
Restaurants with Delivery
“One of the best dining experiences we’ve had in a long time! The place is absolutely beautiful, the food is phenomenal, and the mocktails were perfect. The staff was incredible — warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. And Gabe, the manager, is truly exceptional and made us feel like VIPs. I had the Goat Cheese & Ricotta Cavatelli for my entrée and the Flourless Chocolate Torte for dessert. Everything was just amazing from start to finish. We can’t wait to go back!”
“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”
“I can not thank the staff of A Little Pizza Heaven for the amazing Thanksgiving sides you provide. Everything is absolutely delicious! The stuffing is incredible!! Since my mom passed away I haven't enjoyed stuffing until this year when I had yours. Everything is made to perfection! The portions and pricing is also great! On a normal basis, all your meals are fabulous! The staff is kind and courteous. Everything is always fresh and consistent. I can't forget to mention, for dessert cheesecake calzone and s'mores calzone are to die for!! Thanks for all you do!”
“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!!! 💝”
“I can not thank this Bakery enough for saving my son's birthday dinner. We are traveling and due to an unexpected reschedule, the cake I had ordered was now in a city 2 hours away. I phoned them with 3 HOUR NOTICE, asking to text them as my son was in the vehicle. WITHOUT HESITATION he obliged and had a cake ready for my son in 2.5 HOURS with a semi custom request. The kindness of this bakery is above and beyond and why I only support small businesses. Without their kindness, my son's birthday dinner would have been a disappointment, as all he asked for while on vacation for his birthday was a hamburger and Minecraft cake. I hope all who read this review will share my experience and support them with all of your bakery needs ❤️”
“Casa Bella impresses from start to finish. The excellent staff sets the tone, and the food absolutely delivers. The spinach ravioli with Alfredo sauce and the penne and vodka is rich, fresh, and unforgettable, and the crème brûlée is the perfect sweet finish—silky, crisp, and downright addictive. Cozy atmosphere, spectacular flavors, and service that makes you feel right at home. A must-visit.”
“Been here many times,, had so many different meals. I haven’t been disappointed YET. Mike comes out and Greets his customers. The the atmosphere..”
“Food was great (as I expected- been to Pazzo’s numerous times) but the service was exemplary. Very attentive without being pushy. Very helpful. I think his name was Steve.
Hands down, we will be back.”
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“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 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!”
“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”
“We have been occasionally frequenting Trax for years. It is a “hidden gem”, IMHO.
The food and beverage quality is very good.
The service is always great.
It is the Trax and Lobby atmosphere that creates an “elevated experience”, we love the train station conversion. Very quaint.
So overall, an excellent experience and value.”
“I’m pregnant, and was really craving some good Spanish food. I remembered seeing this place when I got my nails done next door and decided to give it a try. I’m so impressed with my first time here. It’s soo good! Definitely hit the spot. The staff were friendly and explained what everything was that they had to offer. The food is very reasonably priced and you get a lot of it. I got the yellow rice, beef stew, potatoes, beans, and 2 empanadas- it was all delicious and only $14 for a huge container. You can change up the combination to whatever you like. I will definitely return again. Picture was after I already ate what I could until I was stuffed, and there’s still a lot left.”
“We recently had breakfast at Carmen’s for the first time. It is a “hidden gem”, IMHO.
The food and beverage quality was very good.
The service was very good as well.
It is the Carmen’s and Lobby atmosphere that creates an “elevated experience”, we love the train station conversion. Very quaint.
So overall, an excellent experience and value.”
“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!!”
“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!”
“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!”
24 Hour Restaurants
“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.”
“beautiful Peruvian oasis to enjoy authentic Peruvian & Latin food, plus great service and hospitality! win win 🔥”
“Enjoying a pleasant meal out is always a treat, and Stirna's never fails to impress. My husband and I chose it for our anniversary dinner, and from the moment we stepped inside, the wait staff provided top-notch service, making us feel genuinely welcome. The food was delicious, and those legendary Stirna's brownies are always a must for a sweet treat. Much thanks to Cathy and her team.”
Takeout Restaurants
“I get to experience a different side of Pizza Plus. I get to see the love, energy, and dedication that is poured into this business. The commitment and care it takes to have a good family owned business through generations is just such a beautiful thing to be a part of. I’m blessed to have Pizza Plus. To work for Pizza Plus and To eat @PizzaPlus ! 😋🤤 🍕🧀🥩🍔🥗🌭🥤🙋🏻♀️🙏🏻🤍”
“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.”
“We heard about this place on NEPA Pizza Review and since we happen to be in Scranton today we stopped there to eat lunch. It's such a nice, clean place with friendly staff. We had the large pizza with sausage and it was absolutely delicious!! We'll definitely go back!!!”
“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.”
“We absolutely love Sidel’s! The hospitality at this establishment plus the food & beverages offered are top notch. Thank you to each and every person at Sidel’s who made our dining experience so enjoyable. We made a reservation for 11 guests including two small children to celebrate a special birthday over the weekend and there are no words to describe how truly amazing everything was. Each person went above and beyond the entire time without hesitation. From providing a cake for the birthday girl at the last minute, welcoming all of us like we were family, & bringing toys out for my children who started to get a bit restless, my family and I cannot thank you all enough. We can’t wait to return again very soon! ♥️”
“Went for dinner tonight, had the pretzel appetizer which is absolutely delicious with the cooper cheese dip… and the Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich that’s one of the best chicken sandwiches I’ve had in a long time. Super flavorful without being too hot. The slaw on it is incredible. Highly recommended!”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“Stopped by this diner and had a grilled cheese with tomato—pretty decent. The French toast, though, was excellent: very fresh and surprisingly light, not heavy like most diner breakfasts. Coffee was good too, just what you’d expect from a classic diner. Overall, good food and an easy experience. Just a heads-up: it’s cash-only, but they do have an ATM inside if you need it.”
“Finally got the opportunity to get to Barletta’s and I loved everything about it! Great atmosphere, great menu and the food was amazing. We had buffalo chicken flatbread, Barletta flatbread ( fresh mozzarella and basil), and 3 cheese Sicilian pizza. Everything was outstanding! Such a great place, definitely going back!”
“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.”
“my favorite restaurant ever. I live in san diego now and its still the best mexican spot ive eaten at which speaks volumes because thats kind of san diegos whole shtick. chicken burrito is my go to but be mindful if you get the jalapeños bc theres a chance they're extremely mild or the hottest thing you've ever consumed its a gamble”
“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.”
“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!”
“This is the worst cheese steak I've ever had! The meat was very cold and the vegetables on the sandwich were not fresh at all. The atmosphere and service was great though.”
Cheap Eats
“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!”
“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.”
“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!”
“This place is absolutely incredible I never go out to bars but I love wings and a good friend of mine told me to try it and my God it did not disappoint I ordered Mild with medium to try because when it comes to spicey I am not able to handle much heat but the Mild was just the right amount the crispy crunch of the wing also soft and chewy I don't know how they do it but it is just perfect they are also the biggest wings I have ever seen and eaten I bought an order of the mild and an order of the garlic and they were both incredible. After enjoying that, I also looked on the menu and seen, they had minnie potato pancakes and that is also another one of my favorite things, so I ordered that and some seasoned fries just to try everything. And it was just absolutely incredible The people in there especially the bartender named Matt he was so quick and friendly and welcoming the atmosphere was just so warm. Everybody was so nice and welcoming and I just don't know what else to say. If you're looking for a nice little place to go and have some incredible food and have a few drinks and a good time. I would highly recommend trying out this place. You won't be sorry. I also seen a bunch of people ordering pizzas and they were absolutely loaded with food I myself haven't had the pizza yet but will be back for more incredible wings and pancakes and will definitely be trying the pizza”
“Food was really good, bartender was great and place is the perfect size with a good atmosphere. Only downfall and it is a major one is people smoke inside the place which ruined it all. When my friends and I ordered bo one was there, we started eating then people came in and started smoking. Our food started tasting like an ash tray and our close stunk. I could not wait to get home and throw my clothes in the wash and take a shower. Food was great but my friends, I will not be going back and I can not reccomend this place simply because of the smoking. This place would have twice the business if there was no smoking.”
“We recently hosted a funeral luncheon at Bukatini. The food was delicious and the service was Phenomenal! I highly recommend!!”
Latest Reviews
“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!”
“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!”
“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!”
“You may drive by this place many times but I suggest you stop and go in and try it. You will not be disappointed! The food is excellent with new specials all the time. The service is quick, and the prices are reasonable. We are quickly becoming regulars here. As they say " Try it, you'll like it!", and I say " You'll love it!"”
Most Popular Restaurants
“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 can not thank the staff of A Little Pizza Heaven for the amazing Thanksgiving sides you provide. Everything is absolutely delicious! The stuffing is incredible!! Since my mom passed away I haven't enjoyed stuffing until this year when I had yours. Everything is made to perfection! The portions and pricing is also great! On a normal basis, all your meals are fabulous! The staff is kind and courteous. Everything is always fresh and consistent. I can't forget to mention, for dessert cheesecake calzone and s'mores calzone are to die for!! Thanks for all you do!”
“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.”
“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 !”
“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”
New Restaurants
“Great food with a good value you can’t find most other places. Not to mention, the staff are super accommodating and genuinely care to deliver a solid experience. In particular the chicken tenders and biscuits surprised me with their exceptional texture and flavor. Tenders crispy and moist on the inside and biscuits NOT dry like KFC or Popeyes—instead peel-apart flaky and buttery. Highly recommend trying this spot!”
“I've been here a handful of times, and the food is always excellent. The dishes are full of flavor, and the ingredients are fresh. The staff are always really nice...many of them do not speak a lot of English, you just have to get creative with communication sometimes. They clearly know their stuff when it comes to the food. The atmosphere is great-the decor is really colorful and the restaurant is simple and clean. One of our favorite spots for going out to eat.”
“This was my first time trying wing stop and the food wasn’t bad. Everything was very tasty however, they definitely can use more help. While the staff was very friendly the wait times were rather long due to short staffing. I enjoyed my visit definitely would recommend going. Also, the environment was impeccably clean the servers made sure to clean as they go!”
“One of the best dining experiences we’ve had in a long time! The place is absolutely beautiful, the food is phenomenal, and the mocktails were perfect. The staff was incredible — warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. And Gabe, the manager, is truly exceptional and made us feel like VIPs. I had the Goat Cheese & Ricotta Cavatelli for my entrée and the Flourless Chocolate Torte for dessert. Everything was just amazing from start to finish. We can’t wait to go back!”