All I have to say is you need to try this place if you haven’t yet. So delicious!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Arancini, Empanadas
Sean Muha
Great little tapas place. Some unique items not normally found in our area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Ruby Lewis
This restaurant is a great place to bring the foodie in your life! The close tables make conversation a little difficult, but you get used to it while you’re sitting and might make a new friend or two.
Intimate evening that started off with MVD. Shared multiple things and loved each one. So impressed we called others to tell them we need to go as a group. Recommended, enjoyed, can’t wait to try other things we literally had more room to eat!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas
Kathy Garvin
Best place I ever ate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Darren Stritzinger
MVD Restaurant and Bar, located on Parrish Street in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, is a tiny, fine dining establishment that specializes in small plate tapas. The food is locally sourced and unprocessed.
We arrived on time for our 7 p.m. reservations on a late-summer Saturday and were immediately seated. Mary, our very friendly and knowledgeable server, took our drink orders ( a Yards Brawler beer and a Merlot from Bordeaux) as we studied the menu.
Our first few plates arrived shortly afterward. First was the homemade, boursin-stuffed ravioli, and a sauce consisting of oil, tomato, basil, asparagus, tomato, and parmigiano. This was our best plate of the evening, with the ravioli served al dente, and the boursin oozing from the pasta.
A close second was the Queso Empanada filled with habanero cheese, chicken and bacon. The crust was very light, and the cheese was incredible. The potato and bacon croquettes with romesco sauce was also a delight.
The Remolacha was also very good, with organic roasted beets, feta cheese, greens, a hard boiled egg, and homemade caesar dressing. Also a treat was the Coreano, with thinly sliced Korean-style sirloin in a sweet and spicy gochujang/soy/sesame and garlic marinade. The beef was placed over white rice. As one would expect, the soy made the dish a bit salty, but the plate was an explosion of flavor and extremely delicious.
Our least favorite plate was the rosemary focaccia and burrata, with heirloom and organic cherry tomatoes, as well as Moldon salt and oil. The plate was very salty, and the oil just wasn’t to my liking. I ended up eating more of the fresh bread than anything else.
Rounding out our small meals were the mini hamburgers. The meat was very juicy and tasty. The burgers also included provolone, tomato, red onion, aioli on a brioche roll. The fries were also good, but very salty.
Finally, our dessert arrived. The Vahlrona chocolate cake came with a rich, gooey center, and served with a white chocolate ice cream with a raspberry ice and blueberries. The cake was decadent and delightful. We also had an organic raspberry tart with homemade pastry cream and an apricot glaze. Both desserts had a dash of basil and was a nice sweet ending to our meal.
The small dining room was packed, which made conversation a bit challenging at times. Some of the plates were a bit salty, and the wait between plates toward the end of our dining experience was a mild nuisance. Overall, however, MVD is a refreshing venue and deserves a visit. The nine plates we had were just a fraction of what was offered, which included seafood, duck, and lamb choices as well. I believe the menu rotates, so every visit would no doubt result in a culinary adventure.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Empanadas, Ravioli, Lava Cake
Steve Ubal
Amazing food and service. It kept getting better with every bite!
Small portions that are way over priced. I order the morcilla ( probably my favorite blood sausage). I was given a morcilla and a dried out piece of bread. I understand the tapas concept but this is a joke. What am I paying for?
Romina Gamarra
This place is very good! I was told this place was Uruguayan and I was looking for some nice food in the area. I myself am from Uruguay and was curious to see if the meals would taste like authentic Uruguayan food. The quality of the food is pretty good, but I wouldn’t say all of the tapas resemble that Uruguayan flavor (such as the chorizo, which was pretty good, but definitely not Uruguayan flavor-wise). The milanesa, however, was extremely good, and close to what it would taste like in my country. But trust you can’t leave this place without getting dessert- I think the tiramisu could be my last meal on earth, no problem. I had the chance to speak to the chef as well, and she was very sweet! The place is small but cozy, has private parking, the service is great, and the prices are very reasonable. I’ll definitely be back!
Been at MVD twice, last visit was last night for my wife’s birthday and let me tell you this place is the BOMB. From the staff, food, atmosphere, the decor, etc. everything is tasteful and welcoming. Recommended to stop by if you want something different, delicious, there’s nothing else like it in the area, trust me you won’t be disappointed. The variety of the menu is excellent, and there’s nothing we haven’t liked so far, food is tastefully done and well balanced flavors that will make you do the happy dance!Did I mention how fresh the ingredients are ? ??Thank you guys for helping me make my wife’s night special, dinner at MVD was the cherry on top!!
An absolutely amazing establishment and by far the best restaurant in our area. From the food/drinks to the service to the atmosphere this place has it all! if you haven't been here yet, you need to check it out. It's definitely "worth a detour" ;) !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ainsley Kile
I went here for lunch with my friends and everything was absolute perfection. I got their pizza in under 20 minutes and it was hot and fresh! It tastes amazing. I also got their corqueta and it was a delicious bite! I would 100% order it again. For dessert, I got their lava cake that was oozing with choclate with a very subtle rich flavor.Their service is out of this world and got our orders very quickly and gave us our food very fast as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natalie Elms
Went here for the first time this past Sunday for brunch. I was honestly blown away! The food was AMAZING! We ordered probably 8-10 different dishes to try and nothing was disappointing. I’m a pretty picky eater and I would eat everything I had again. The drinks were fantastic and the service was great. Can’t wait to go back! :)
All I have to say is you need to try this place if you haven’t yet. So delicious!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Arancini, Empanadas
Great little tapas place. Some unique items not normally found in our area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
This restaurant is a great place to bring the foodie in your life! The close tables make conversation a little difficult, but you get used to it while you’re sitting and might make a new friend or two.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Empanadas, Croquette, Camarones, Papas Fritas, Garlic Prawns
Intimate evening that started off with MVD. Shared multiple things and loved each one. So impressed we called others to tell them we need to go as a group.
Recommended, enjoyed, can’t wait to try other things we literally had more room to eat!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas
Best place I ever ate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
MVD Restaurant and Bar, located on Parrish Street in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, is a tiny, fine dining establishment that specializes in small plate tapas. The food is locally sourced and unprocessed.
We arrived on time for our 7 p.m. reservations on a late-summer Saturday and were immediately seated. Mary, our very friendly and knowledgeable server, took our drink orders ( a Yards Brawler beer and a Merlot from Bordeaux) as we studied the menu.
Our first few plates arrived shortly afterward. First was the homemade, boursin-stuffed ravioli, and a sauce consisting of oil, tomato, basil, asparagus, tomato, and parmigiano. This was our best plate of the evening, with the ravioli served al dente, and the boursin oozing from the pasta.
A close second was the Queso Empanada filled with habanero cheese, chicken and bacon. The crust was very light, and the cheese was incredible. The potato and bacon croquettes with romesco sauce was also a delight.
The Remolacha was also very good, with organic roasted beets, feta cheese, greens, a hard boiled egg, and homemade caesar dressing. Also a treat was the Coreano, with thinly sliced Korean-style sirloin in a sweet and spicy gochujang/soy/sesame and garlic marinade. The beef was placed over white rice. As one would expect, the soy made the dish a bit salty, but the plate was an explosion of flavor and extremely delicious.
Our least favorite plate was the rosemary focaccia and burrata, with heirloom and organic cherry tomatoes, as well as Moldon salt and oil. The plate was very salty, and the oil just wasn’t to my liking. I ended up eating more of the fresh bread than anything else.
Rounding out our small meals were the mini hamburgers. The meat was very juicy and tasty. The burgers also included provolone, tomato, red onion, aioli on a brioche roll. The fries were also good, but very salty.
Finally, our dessert arrived. The Vahlrona chocolate cake came with a rich, gooey center, and served with a white chocolate ice cream with a raspberry ice and blueberries. The cake was decadent and delightful. We also had an organic raspberry tart with homemade pastry cream and an apricot glaze. Both desserts had a dash of basil and was a nice sweet ending to our meal.
The small dining room was packed, which made conversation a bit challenging at times. Some of the plates were a bit salty, and the wait between plates toward the end of our dining experience was a mild nuisance. Overall, however, MVD is a refreshing venue and deserves a visit. The nine plates we had were just a fraction of what was offered, which included seafood, duck, and lamb choices as well. I believe the menu rotates, so every visit would no doubt result in a culinary adventure.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Empanadas, Ravioli, Lava Cake
Amazing food and service. It kept getting better with every bite!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Tartare, Ravioli, Camarones
Very small plates for ridiculous price
Small portions that are way over priced. I order the morcilla ( probably my favorite blood sausage). I was given a morcilla and a dried out piece of bread. I understand the tapas concept but this is a joke. What am I paying for?
This place is very good! I was told this place was Uruguayan and I was looking for some nice food in the area. I myself am from Uruguay and was curious to see if the meals would taste like authentic Uruguayan food. The quality of the food is pretty good, but I wouldn’t say all of the tapas resemble that Uruguayan flavor (such as the chorizo, which was pretty good, but definitely not Uruguayan flavor-wise). The milanesa, however, was extremely good, and close to what it would taste like in my country. But trust you can’t leave this place without getting dessert- I think the tiramisu could be my last meal on earth, no problem. I had the chance to speak to the chef as well, and she was very sweet! The place is small but cozy, has private parking, the service is great, and the prices are very reasonable. I’ll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
A+!!! Must try if you haven't!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Been at MVD twice, last visit was last night for my wife’s birthday and let me tell you this place is the BOMB. From the staff, food, atmosphere, the decor, etc. everything is tasteful and welcoming. Recommended to stop by if you want something different, delicious, there’s nothing else like it in the area, trust me you won’t be disappointed. The variety of the menu is excellent, and there’s nothing we haven’t liked so far, food is tastefully done and well balanced flavors that will make you do the happy dance!Did I mention how fresh the ingredients are ? ??Thank you guys for helping me make my wife’s night special, dinner at MVD was the cherry on top!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas, Grilled Pulpo Octopus, Lava Cake, Lamb Chops
An absolutely amazing establishment and by far the best restaurant in our area. From the food/drinks to the service to the atmosphere this place has it all! if you haven't been here yet, you need to check it out. It's definitely "worth a detour" ;) !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went here for lunch with my friends and everything was absolute perfection. I got their pizza in under 20 minutes and it was hot and fresh! It tastes amazing. I also got their corqueta and it was a delicious bite! I would 100% order it again. For dessert, I got their lava cake that was oozing with choclate with a very subtle rich flavor.Their service is out of this world and got our orders very quickly and gave us our food very fast as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went here for the first time this past Sunday for brunch. I was honestly blown away! The food was AMAZING! We ordered probably 8-10 different dishes to try and nothing was disappointing. I’m a pretty picky eater and I would eat everything I had again. The drinks were fantastic and the service was great. Can’t wait to go back! :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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