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”

“The food is super delicious and the service is excellent.”

“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.”

“My Family Enjoyed Mother's Day at your Marvelous Brazilian Steak House this past Saturday, Everything from Walking in the Door:.. Atmosphere, Staff, Servers, Management, Hot Food Bar, Salad Bar, Drinks, Cocktails, Coffee and of Course, the Various Brazilian Steaks, Lamb, Chicken Servings Carved at the Table are Beyond 5 Star! Dining at Ipanema Grille is a Delightful and Delicious Experience, it's Actually an Event to be Shared with Friends and Family! Mary Rose Tolerico”

“Best coffee in Scranton! 💪”

“Pulled pork was fantastic. 10/10 recommend”

“very nice place..good food nice bartender/service”

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

“The service is EXCEPTIONAL. The food is delicious. The tortillas and tortilla chips are so fresh, the queso and guacamole is second to none and did I mention the service? Hands down the best.”

“Wonderful service and making our meal special”

“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.”

“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 experience every time.”

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

“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.”

“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”

“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!”

“Reasonable price, warm and cozy, nice wings and dessert.

For a nice food and nice relaxing bar in a hotel, it is very nice to sit and enjoy happy hours and wings.”

“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. ,”

“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!”

“Amazing Service & phenomenal food, The Owners were awesome to talk too. We’ll be back soon”

“You will not find better Chinese food and service in the area. For a while, I enjoyed the buffet. This place was the hookup during college/covid. I can’t tell you how many nights this place has fed me. The price is reasonable, there are so many things to buy outside of the food, and the take out is actually amazing. I recommend the mango shrimp with lo mien instead of white rice. Best Chinese dish I have had. I am welcomed like family and will never forget this place. Whether you are in college, local, or passing by, give qqs buffet a try. They also deliver!

Parking: Huge commercial lot by McDonald’s”

“Great customer service and even better food. My order was ready right on time, and everything was packed neatly. I ordered the chicken lo mein and spring rolls — both delicious! I’ll definitely be back next week.”

“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.”

“Nice and quiet, not many folks were there till after 4. Server was super nice and friendly. She was kind and treated us awesome (10 of us) Food was satisfacory. Thank you.”

“I very much enjoyed breakfast at Carmen’s. The building is beautiful, excellent service and quick food turnaround.

Highly recommend stopping it!”

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

“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”

“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 veggie options!”

“This place it great the food is great and the staff too they are very friendly and nice the food is amazing I would recommend this place.

Parking: There’s maybe about more then 10 parking spots

Kid-friendliness: The staff are nice”

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

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

“Chicken over rice is absolute chefs kiss 🤤🤌”

“The best! Fresh! Wonderful! Authentic!”

“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! 😁❤️”

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

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

“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.”

“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 ☺️”

“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.”

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

“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! ❤️❤️☀️😎”

“Great food and atmosphere”

“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.”

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

“Very authentic Greek food delicious”

“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!”

“The service was excellent—our waitress Danny was friendly and attentivel. The burrata was hands down the best we’ve had—creamy, fresh, and crunchy pistachios on top. We also tried the chicken parmesan and the pork chop. The pork chop had a nice crunch on the outside, though we felt it could use a bit more seasoning inside. The Albariño white wine was a perfect pairing, it is not easy to find Spanish wine around.”

“Just dined here tonight for the first time. It was wonderful! Our server, Abigail was professional and friendly. The food was fantastic. The Brooklyn Bomber pizza was terrific and the duck wings couldn’t have been better! I’ll definitely be back & recommend this place to anyone in the area!”

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

“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!”

“Great food snotty waitress with a bad attitude!”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“Awesome wings cooked perfect with great sauces.”

“Sunday afternoon brunch with my daughter, the turkey club was wonderful and the $4. mimosas wow! Very nice bartenders & waitstaff...”

“We had our daughter’s first birthday party in the event space at the deli. It was the best experience I have ever had with a restaurant. They were very accommodating, friendly, and helpful. Our family and friends raved about the food and the space was beautiful. I would recommend them a million times over!!”

“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 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.”

“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!”

“Food and drinks were delicious !! Owner is super friendly. Of course our servers were fantastic as well ! Will definitely be back !!”

“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”

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

“🥰best ice cream in the world😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋”

“a hidden gem you should definitely know about. The staff here are incredibly welcoming, the food is top-notch, and their desserts are a must-try. This morning, I’m indulging in my all-time favorite breakfast sandwich: sausage, bacon, egg, and cheese on a perfectly toasted hard roll. Honestly, nothing satisfies quite like this!”

“Atmosphere is inviting and the staff is amazing! Best part of my morning 🥰”

“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!!”

“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 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!”

“The food was amazing! Staff was very nice and attentive. We will definitely be going back soon!”

“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. ,”

“One of the few reviewers who was eating pizza at Alfredo's before The Office.

It was good to stop at an old favorite today, and pleasantly surprised they not only have a gluten free option now, but it also did not make me ill 2 pieces in from cross contamination like a lot of pizza places. I'd post pictures, but we were too busy eating and forgot to get any.”

“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!”

“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.”

“A great place to go always a great time and great food and drinks !”

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

“Amazing food and awesome drink. It was called rockin poppin Shirley temple (non alcoholic). It had cherries 🍒 in it. And pop rocks on the top. Was definitely different loved it

Parking: Viewmount mall”

“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”

“Nice and quiet, not many folks were there till after 4. Server was super nice and friendly. She was kind and treated us awesome (10 of us) Food was satisfacory. Thank you.”

“This place it great the food is great and the staff too they are very friendly and nice the food is amazing I would recommend this place.

Parking: There’s maybe about more then 10 parking spots

Kid-friendliness: The staff are nice”

“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.”

“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”

“Wonderful service and making our meal special”

“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!”

“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! ❤️❤️☀️😎”