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
Cañemo En La Cocina
A+!!! Must try if you haven't!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hector Candelario
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!!
¡Vamos a tapear! This is my first time in Wilkes-Barre and after almost a week of eating pizza, and other assorted quick bites across the town, I was in the mood for something more. I'm from Las Vegas, and I can only eat so much pizza! MVD was recommended to me by someone who hasn't even dined here yet if that tells you how much people talk about this place. It's about 12 mins or so from where I am staying near the arena/Kings College area and is easy to access with its own parking lot. When I walked up, I was very impressed. It is so cute and welcoming! There's a bar at the front when you walk in and you're immediately greeted by smiling faces. The face that greeted me belonged to Brian. (I hope it's with an I and not a Y...sorry if not!) He immediately sat me for my solo reservation and made sure I understood the concept and menu and gave me some time to look it over. They are only open from 5-9 and I arrived at 7:15pm. Nearly everything is made fresh in house (even the ravioli are hand stuffed...wow) and Brian couldn't give the chef enough props for what she does there every day. I ordered the chicken empanada, camarones (shrimp), and mini hamburguesas as well as a caipirinha (alcoholic drink). Tapas are small plates, almost like appetizers, and although the servings are not large, the flavors are so rich it feels like they are! Everything made me do a "happy dance" and I even saved the sauce from my shrimp to dip my burger in. It didn't need it at all, but I couldn't let the sauce go! The empanada...jeez. I wish I remembered to take a photo before I dove in. And the mini burgers...Immaculate. The ambiance is so welcoming. I ended up speaking to every diner around me and even got to talk to another foodie couple who traveled there from some towns over after discovering MVD on a prior visit. They told me something I already knew as well: I'll be back to try the things I missed because YOU CANT GO WRONG! Sal, Brian, and there was a woman at the front as well were all great. And they have a promotion where you send a postcard to anyone you want after your meal. So cute!! I will def visit MVD EVERY time I come to Wilkes-Barre and support them bringing new flavors to the town. I can't rave enough!
Louie Helmecki
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! :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
nicole aivazoglou
The most charming restaurant with the kindest staff that was so attentive and caring of our experience. Food is made with love! Can’t recommend enough!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas, Lava Cake
D Y.
Unbelievable gem in an unassuming neighborhood. Food was very good and service was quick and effecient without rushing. Sat at the bar and was still intimate and quiet. Will go back for sure!
Elaine Sola
Nice tapas restaurant and cool interior. Service was great. If you haven't been here yet, try it out. You won't be disappointed!
The service was amazing! Great cocktails, and the polenta appetizer was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Joey Lopez
This is a great place for a nice dinner. Tapas style food means you can try all of the things that you think look good on the menu. The service was excellent and the bartender made a brilliant mocktail to compliment the meal. Overall, just a superb dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer Rave
We visited MVD to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. It was just the two of us and we were very excited to go back to the restaurant after an amazing experience in May with my inlaws celebrating my husband's birthday.The second trip was honestly a bit of a let down. The dining space is well decorated, but seating is close, not too close but a bit more than cozy. This wasn't too bad when we first arrived as we made an early dining reservation, but as 6 rolled around, it started to get a little tight and very loud.The menu changes slightly week to week. The empanadas seem to be consistent, which is awesome because they are for sure the standout item for us! We loved the spinach and also ordered the corn and bacon this time. Last time, the beef was a table favorite as well.The small plates we ordered were good this time around, but nothing really stood out like during our first visit. The sliders were tasty, but nothing special. The fried Yuca was interesting in texture, but tasted mostly like frying oil. I would have almost preferred a fried zucchini log. Appreciated the creativity though!I really enjoyed the croquetas- a fried potato and bacon croquette served with romanesco sauce. It was a delicious bite.The crab cakes were not like any crab cakes we've had before. They were definitely made with real lump crab, but they didn't have enough of a binding agent to really call a "cake" - they were very crumbly. The texture could have been forgiven, if the flavor was right. It tasted like an entire salt shaker was dumped on the crab cake. We ended up being unable to finish them.We ordered dessert, my husband had the peach cobbler and I had a lava cake. The lava cake is tasty, very rich and delicious, but I wish it was served warm. The peach crisp was a bit of a let down. The first time we went, we ordered the wine poached pear. It appears to be a staple on the menu that they change the wine and aromatics on seasonally. Definitely would suggest the pear as the best dessert option.The server was attentive. Everyone was very personable and kind on the staff.I think we would give the restaurant another chance, since the menu changes, it could just be that we didn't pick winners on that week's offerings. Our experience in May was just so special and delicious, it was a very hard bar to hit again.Parking: It's located next to what appears to be a residence next door to the restaurant.Kid-friendliness: I would not recommend bringing small children or any picky eaters.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas, Lava Cake
Pete Joseph
One of the best restaurants in Wilkes Barre. The plates are creative and delicious. The staff is friendly, knowledge, and always takes care of you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer John
Went here last night for my 6 year wedding anniversary and I was not disappointed. Great atmosphere, great staff, and even greater food!! We sampled 5 dishes and every single one of them were phenomenal. This was our first time here and it definitely won't be our last! Thank you for a wonderful anniversary dinner!!
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
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
¡Vamos a tapear! This is my first time in Wilkes-Barre and after almost a week of eating pizza, and other assorted quick bites across the town, I was in the mood for something more. I'm from Las Vegas, and I can only eat so much pizza! MVD was recommended to me by someone who hasn't even dined here yet if that tells you how much people talk about this place. It's about 12 mins or so from where I am staying near the arena/Kings College area and is easy to access with its own parking lot. When I walked up, I was very impressed. It is so cute and welcoming! There's a bar at the front when you walk in and you're immediately greeted by smiling faces. The face that greeted me belonged to Brian. (I hope it's with an I and not a Y...sorry if not!) He immediately sat me for my solo reservation and made sure I understood the concept and menu and gave me some time to look it over. They are only open from 5-9 and I arrived at 7:15pm. Nearly everything is made fresh in house (even the ravioli are hand stuffed...wow) and Brian couldn't give the chef enough props for what she does there every day. I ordered the chicken empanada, camarones (shrimp), and mini hamburguesas as well as a caipirinha (alcoholic drink). Tapas are small plates, almost like appetizers, and although the servings are not large, the flavors are so rich it feels like they are! Everything made me do a "happy dance" and I even saved the sauce from my shrimp to dip my burger in. It didn't need it at all, but I couldn't let the sauce go! The empanada...jeez. I wish I remembered to take a photo before I dove in. And the mini burgers...Immaculate. The ambiance is so welcoming. I ended up speaking to every diner around me and even got to talk to another foodie couple who traveled there from some towns over after discovering MVD on a prior visit. They told me something I already knew as well: I'll be back to try the things I missed because YOU CANT GO WRONG! Sal, Brian, and there was a woman at the front as well were all great. And they have a promotion where you send a postcard to anyone you want after your meal. So cute!! I will def visit MVD EVERY time I come to Wilkes-Barre and support them bringing new flavors to the town. I can't rave enough!
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
The most charming restaurant with the kindest staff that was so attentive and caring of our experience. Food is made with love! Can’t recommend enough!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas, Lava Cake
Unbelievable gem in an unassuming neighborhood. Food was very good and service was quick and effecient without rushing. Sat at the bar and was still intimate and quiet. Will go back for sure!
Nice tapas restaurant and cool interior. Service was great. If you haven't been here yet, try it out. You won't be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The service was amazing! Great cocktails, and the polenta appetizer was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
This is a great place for a nice dinner. Tapas style food means you can try all of the things that you think look good on the menu. The service was excellent and the bartender made a brilliant mocktail to compliment the meal. Overall, just a superb dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We visited MVD to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. It was just the two of us and we were very excited to go back to the restaurant after an amazing experience in May with my inlaws celebrating my husband's birthday.The second trip was honestly a bit of a let down. The dining space is well decorated, but seating is close, not too close but a bit more than cozy. This wasn't too bad when we first arrived as we made an early dining reservation, but as 6 rolled around, it started to get a little tight and very loud.The menu changes slightly week to week. The empanadas seem to be consistent, which is awesome because they are for sure the standout item for us! We loved the spinach and also ordered the corn and bacon this time. Last time, the beef was a table favorite as well.The small plates we ordered were good this time around, but nothing really stood out like during our first visit. The sliders were tasty, but nothing special. The fried Yuca was interesting in texture, but tasted mostly like frying oil. I would have almost preferred a fried zucchini log. Appreciated the creativity though!I really enjoyed the croquetas- a fried potato and bacon croquette served with romanesco sauce. It was a delicious bite.The crab cakes were not like any crab cakes we've had before. They were definitely made with real lump crab, but they didn't have enough of a binding agent to really call a "cake" - they were very crumbly. The texture could have been forgiven, if the flavor was right. It tasted like an entire salt shaker was dumped on the crab cake. We ended up being unable to finish them.We ordered dessert, my husband had the peach cobbler and I had a lava cake. The lava cake is tasty, very rich and delicious, but I wish it was served warm. The peach crisp was a bit of a let down. The first time we went, we ordered the wine poached pear. It appears to be a staple on the menu that they change the wine and aromatics on seasonally. Definitely would suggest the pear as the best dessert option.The server was attentive. Everyone was very personable and kind on the staff.I think we would give the restaurant another chance, since the menu changes, it could just be that we didn't pick winners on that week's offerings. Our experience in May was just so special and delicious, it was a very hard bar to hit again.Parking: It's located next to what appears to be a residence next door to the restaurant.Kid-friendliness: I would not recommend bringing small children or any picky eaters.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas, Lava Cake
One of the best restaurants in Wilkes Barre. The plates are creative and delicious. The staff is friendly, knowledge, and always takes care of you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went here last night for my 6 year wedding anniversary and I was not disappointed. Great atmosphere, great staff, and even greater food!! We sampled 5 dishes and every single one of them were phenomenal. This was our first time here and it definitely won't be our last! Thank you for a wonderful anniversary dinner!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas, Ravioli, Cannoli