Restaurants in Scranton

“My third time here & it is consistently great! Came in for their Sunday Dinner, drinks where perfect, apps great, but let’s give the meatballs a moment…maybe the best the area has to offer…and there are some really good ones in town. Perfect size, perfectly soft, really excellent. Had the spaghetti it was spot on, just right. Finished the meal with lovely desserts and house made chocolates the whole meal made me happy :)”

“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.”

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

“Exceptional service, food and experience. This was our first time back since the renovations- absolutely beautiful.”

“Lynn Sandy made our wedding cake and it was stunning and delicious!! It was everything we wanted!!”

“Awesome custard!! Highly recommend”

“I travel 50 miles to come here great food and great service.”

“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 ❤️”

“We went to Casa Bella tonight. The atmosphere is wonderful. The service was fabulous. We ordered a tomato caprese appetizer. It was amazing!!! Arugula salad, sole fish with carb meat and shrimps with a creamy, mild lemon sauce. 😋❤️ Strongly recommended! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, $$$ a little pricey. Worth it!!!”

“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 hospitality! Totally best experience.”

“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!!! 💝”

“Pulled pork was fantastic. 10/10 recommend”

“Best coffee in Scranton! 💪”

“Great experience every time.”

“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!”

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

“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.”

“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. ,”

“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”

“Beautiful restaurant within the Radisson Lackawanna hotel. Reservations are suggested although we were the only 2 people eating from 6pm-7pm on a Saturday evening. I believe it was because the hotel was hosting a large party and most of the guests were probably there. The evening prior, the restaurant was full. We were served quickly and our drinks were brought along with warm bread and butter. We ordered pasta and crab cakes and our meals came out quickly. Everything was so hot, fresh and tasty. My scallops were tender and my cousin enjoyed the lump crab meat in her crab cakes and vegetables. Dessert was a delectable warm creme brulee. Prices were fair. We would definitely recommend dining here.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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!!”

“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.”

“My first time eating from this establishment and the food was very delicious. I love to eat good and whenever I can order food that doesn’t need any seasoning it’s always a big win for me”

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

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

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

“The best! Fresh! Wonderful! Authentic!”

“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.”

“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!”

“Great food snotty waitress with a bad attitude!”

“The food is fantastic and inexpensive! The staff are very friendly, and the restaurant has a very nice atmosphere!”

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

“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! 😁❤️”

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

“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 ! 😋🤤 🍕🧀🥩🍔🥗🌭🥤🙋🏻‍♀️🙏🏻🤍”

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

“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!!”

“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.”

“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.”

“The best smoothie place ever!”

“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!”

“Stopped in last night we had the pizza and we also had the hot garlic wings and the hot honey chipotle wings! All were delicious! Definitely recommend this place! We will be back!!”

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

“Waldo’s has become my all-time favorite place to get wings! Both boneless and bone in, the flavor selection and taste is superb! I get the xtra mild sauce which doesn’t irritate my heartburn. The crisp is perfect. Waldo’s gives HUGE portions to the point where myself and my partner have to share a meal & we still have leftovers! You get an amazing value for what you’re paying, which is a very affordable price to begin with. The staff is always friendly and attentive, even when the place is packed. The patio is really nice to sit at. They have bands and live music from time to time as well. I can’t recommend Waldo’s enough!”

“The portions are huge. And so flavorful. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about discussing the various dishes and making recommendations. Can’t wait to go back”

“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!”

“Chicken over rice is absolute chefs kiss 🤤🤌”

“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!!!”

“A lively place with very friendly workers and some amazing food on the side. Sandy Is awesome, she's a big reason why people come.”

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

“Bought some Amazing macaroons, cheesecake and a cinnamon roll. My new favorite bakery”

“Very nice people. The menu is small but simple and the food is very flavorful and filling as well, so if you're looking for a nice Spanish restaurant I definitely recommend trying Luisa's Restaurant out.”

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

“Great Food And Atmosphere”

“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!”

“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.”

“I’ve eaten here twice, one of the best Gyros I’ve ever had!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻”

“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!”

“The best ice cream in town🍦”

“Great pizza! Get it at work occasionally and never disappointed.”

“Moving from Wilkes Barre, I missed sweet sauce pizza. This place hits the spot. Got a Plain sweet sauce but I’m sure other toppings would be good too. Will be coming back”

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

“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.”

“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?”

“Great place to relax and chat. Owners and staff are great and friendly. Food is very good. Scranton’s “CHEERS”.”

“I got the Saigon special pho with beef tendons, absolutely delicious. the spring rolls were fresh and tender, and my wife loved her shrimp rice bowl. we will be coming back, I've got my eyes on the glass noodles and maybe a sandwich.”

“Nostalgic atmosphere. great food, welcoming staff!”

“the cinnabon pancake was crispy outside with a soft inside the flavor was outstanding. on my best day i couldn't eat the whole thing and the service was great too”

“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!”

“Excellent service. Quality menu & food.😊”

“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. ,”

“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!"”

“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.”

“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!!”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“make sure you sit outside, been there twice now on my stay there in Scranton”

“I travel 50 miles to come here great food and great service.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“The portions are huge. And so flavorful. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about discussing the various dishes and making recommendations. Can’t wait to go back”

“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!”

“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”

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

“We just had our son’s 1st birthday at the Post and it was great! The space was perfect for what we needed and the staff was friendly and very helpful. Emily was amazing with my questions and helping me get everything booked and planned. She was available for us when needed, and not pushy by any means. She was even flexible when we had a last minute reschedule due to illness right before the holiday! Thank you Emily & staff!”

“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.”