34 Best Italian 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“

“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!“

“The staff and food is amazing! Generous portions for a great price. Elena (apologize if spelled wrong ) is so sweet and attentive. Darryl is nice and welcoming as well. Makes you feel almost like you’re at home.“

“Excellent service. Quality menu & food.😊“

“We took my son last night for his birthday and as a family what a wonderful experience! Atmosphere was great. The wait staff is very tentative along with the owner. The food was delicious. We all enjoyed our meals, best penne à la vodka around the area! We definitely will be going back! At the end of our service we complimented how great everything was and we were celebrating our son’s 16th birthday and the owner and his staff came and surprised my son on their own with a piece of cake and sang to him! Genuinely good people!“

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

“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!!!“

“Great local italian restaurant in the downtown area. It's pretty popular so be sure to make a reservation ahead. Randomly, you can find empty seats by the wood fire pizza station. We don't mind and the hosts always ask in case as it isn't a regular table. You can see all the kitchen action and pizza making skills while dining. Terrific service by my server JP. He set us up with a wine bottle and the bikini bottom pizza which is always delicious. There is also a gelato/coffee section near the entrance located by the bar. They do have a room with a big table in case you're looking for a more private dinner. However, you still feel like you are in the restaurant part of the crowd as it is enclosed by glass. There is a section to hang coats. Definitely try the whipped ricotta!“

“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! ♥️“

“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!! 🍕“

“Absolutely Fantastic! Angelo was wonderful!“

“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.“

“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“

“What a wonderful visit we had. Myself and two daughters enjoyed the breadsticks and salad, which were delicious and accompanied by 3 entrees, which were wonderful. However, the best part by far of our visit was the waitress Rena. I never met a more friendly, but not over the top waitress. She didn't Miss A beat and had the most genuine energetic smile and personality. I would go back to just visit her. I sure hope she works on tuesdays every week. Thank you Rena“

“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..“

“The thai chicken soup might be one of the best things I’ve ever tasted in my life.“

“Edited to add this was in Honesdale place 🥰. We accidentally ordered a different style than we usually get, so I thought they "burned" our NY style. NOPE! It was the American Pie 🎶! After sending a Pic, they explained it in the nicest way. Polite, great communication! Also nice to note, that there's a lot of complexity to their pies-sometimes restaurants use the same pies just "add" a slight change. Now we're inerested in trying some other styles! Thank you for bringing on the excellent customer service!!“

“We recently moved to the area a year ago and was looking for a perfect place to have our daughters 1st birthday party when we came across St. Anthony Center. On June 3 2023 we had our daughters party and it was absolutely fabulous I couldn’t have asked for a better place and better staff to have our daughters party at. They helped with everything and anything we needed and our family enjoyed Linda and everything she did for us. We are now looking forward to having future events at St. Anthony Center! Thank you again for a perfect event!“

“The thai chicken soup might be one of the best things I’ve ever tasted in my life.“

“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.“

“I was just here last Friday. I was here about 15 years ago. I liked it then and it might even be a little better now. GREAT N.Y. Style Pizza! Try some Wings too. Good stuff. Next time I go in I will try Tacos. Give them a shot. Very reasonable Prices too. ❤️“

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

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

“Great place, friendly staff and food is delicious.“

“Frequented this establishment often…I LOVE LOVE LOVE the FRESHNESS of the rolls n deli meat…I ALWAYS get the Turkey n Cheese w/that YUMMY SPICEY MAYO….& follow up with the Carrot Cupcake…I HIGHLY recommend this place….the OWNER is very SOCIABLE w/his customers which is nice…1 greeting could really make a difference in some1’s life….the staff are very Courteous and Friendly as well….Overall: I LOVE LOVE LOVE this establishment🙂Go check them out!!!!👍🏾“

“Best place to go for all your pizza needs“

“Had never been here before. Found them on the upside app & decided to give it a try. Food & service was good. Would go back again.“

“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.“

“Simply the BEST.“

“Roma’s is basically my second kitchen that I don’t cook in. lol I order take out at least once a week if not more or even stop in for a slice here and there.
Everyone is very nice especially Maryellen.
The owners of they are there come out when they recognize you and say hello.
Food is always fresh and delicious. The place
Is clean and there is plenty of parking.
I love the regular plain round pizza. However it’s awesome with pepperoni and onion or try the bacon. It’s real bacon, it’s great. If it’s just you they offer a personal pizza and it’s made fresh and it’s a decent size.
Their soups are homemade and I always get the meat tortellini.
The grandma pizza is fantastic and their spaghetti is great with fresh tomato and garlic basil. I have even ordered the chicken fingers and they are so good. Try it. It will not disappoint. 💕“

“Authentic neighborhood Italian restaurant. Amazed at depth of menu at reasonable prices. Take-home box needed after. Most surprising: management identified $$ on floor where we had been seated and sent it to us via friends. We had already been recommending this place before we were contacted about the money. They have special nights, too. We were there on jazz night; live music.“

“I am so glad I found this gem! The staff are so welcoming, the food is delicious, the prices are extremely affordable and the atmosphere is delightful ?

I love coming here!

(Seriously, try the cheesecake with raspberry drizzle! ?)“

“We’ve been on a hunt to try out new places for delivery to our business, happy to have stumbled across DaVinci’s! We placed our order in advance to secure delivery, they showed up right on time & it was thumbs up across the board from our team. We will definitely be ordering again!“

“Best lasagna ever, everything was great“