Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Scranton / Poconos

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Updated March 05, 2025

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The Ridge Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (189)

$31 to $50

Italian

Hawley

About the restaurant

Serving Italian dishes prepared with the finest ingredients -- always from scratch!! Just like grandma's kitchen... feast on Sunday Sauce every week complete with meatballs, sausage, pork & beef. Get it while it lasts.
Enjoy a cocktail at our full bar - come by and say hi to the family!

We will hold all reservations for up to 15 minutes - if you arrive any later we will need to seat you at the next available time, if we have availabiity.

Parties of 5 or more - a credit card will be required to reserve your table. If you need to cancel your reservation please call us prior to 3 hours of your reservation time. For reservations 6pm and earlier, please call the day prior. If not cancelled within these times, we will need to charge your card $10 per head.
Separate checks not provided for parties of 5 or more.

Family Owned & Operated

Thank you for your understanding.

Top review

KarenR

Dined 6 days ago

Beautiful atmosphere, delicious food and excellent service.

Momento

4.8

4.8 (557)

$31 to $50

Italian

Stroudsburg

About the restaurant

Momento offers upscale Franco Italian Cuisine. Specializing in fresh made pasta, quality ingredients including; fresh fish, TRUFFLES , Organic meats, Italian specialties and both American and JAPANESE WAGYU. A feature of the restaurant is the tasting menu with wine pairing and molecular gastronomy. WINE SPECTATOR WINNER with over 200 wines on the menu and over 25 by the glass. Wine tastings events. Design your own bourbon flight from our extensive collection. Want classic cocktails made the old fashion way? We have that covered too. Outdoor patio and bar, weather permitting. CHEF NICOLA MERSINI brings experience from Italy, Spain, Germany and New York City for an excellent culinary experience in the Poconos. No kids menu but we have a plenty of pleasing pasta dishes.

Top review

SamuelVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Food and service were excellent. A special touch when the Chef helped serve the branzino with his special sauce. The best branzino ever! I highly recommend Momento.

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4.8

4.8 (956)

$30 and under

Italian

Scranton

About the restaurant

Sambuca Grille is an Italian restaurant located in Downtown Scranton.

Top review

Yulis

Dined 5 days ago

Everything was too sweet! Soup was sweet, chicken sambuca was unreal sweet and burrata was also sweet 🤔

Rikasa

4.8

4.8 (440)

$31 to $50

Italian

Scranton

About the restaurant

Our Newest addition Roof 53 can be now reserved online. Please review the menu, it is different then the main floor menu...

Come in and let your senses be tantalized by the coastal vibes of Italian shores. From shrimp cocktail to escargot, from the music to the mood, at Rikasa every day is a special occasion, whether it be a romantic date night or celebratory family gathering. Unwind after work in our chic bar for casual drinks or a smooth bottle of wine with friends. Our delectable menu offerings, from our finest chops and steaks, succulent seafood, house-made pastas and handcrafted cocktails are sourced locally and responsibly. We are also home to The Joint, our speakeasy bar, featuring live entertainment and incredible drinks every Friday and Saturday evening.

Highly skilled and welcoming staff are proud to elevate your experience like no other. At Rikasa, we promise that our relaxed elegance will transport you to a unique and unforgettable experience.

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Josh

Dined 3 days ago

Everything was perfect! We will be back next weekend and can’t wait.

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Pronto - Scranton

4.7

4.7 (205)

$30 and under

Italian

Scranton

About the restaurant

Looking for the finest homemade Italian cuisine? Come in, sit down, and enjoy the best Italian cuisine Pennsylvania has to offer. At Pronto, we prepare our food using the freshest ingredients, and sparing nothing on the details. With authentic Old World recipes, we make sure your visit is a one-of-a-kind experience. We understand the values of family and tradition, as well as quality and integrity. We believe that only the best foods combine all four, and we serve only the best. Whether it’s a romantic dinner for two, a family lunch for six, or a full meal for the entire office, our comfortable and classic setting make us the best choice for any occasion. Try the finest selection of chicken, veal, steak, and seafood cooked in your favorite sauces, and garnished with love from our chef. Indulge in delectable deserts that melt in your mouth. Make your night extra special with a glass of wine from exquisite vineyards from all over the world. Unisciti a noi e benvenuti a casa!

Top review

Nate

Dined on Feb 14, 2025

Everything tasted excellent and the service was top notch! I highly recommend!

Mangia Bistro and Bar

4.5

4.5 (70)

$30 and under

Italian

Scranton

About the restaurant

Italian, Spanish cuisine new restaurant North, Scranton

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Nick

Dined on Feb 14, 2025

Always excellent. Great food and service at the right price. We have always enjoyed our time there and will return.

Angelo's

4.7

4.7 (399)

$31 to $50

Italian

Scranton

About the restaurant

We kindly ask if you will be more than 15 minutes late for your reservation to please call and notify the restaurant. Please include a current phone number in case we have questions regarding your reservation.
Please phone ahead to place your take out order
570-880-7173.

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Rhonda

Dined on Feb 22, 2025

Food was excellent. Service was very slow. We would have ordered more drinks during and after meal. Short on staff

Ravyn & Robyn Food & Wine

4.5

4.5 (268)

$30 and under

Italian

Hawley

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Lisa

Dined 3 days ago

Food is always consistently delicious & staff is warm polite and very welcoming.

Bistecca by Il Mulino

4.6

4.6 (2475)

$50 and over

Italian

Mount Pocono / Pocono Manor

About the restaurant

***IMPORTANT NOTE***
Bistecca by Il Mulino is located inside of Mt Airy Casino Resort. Effective 12/18/22 all guests must be 21 years or older with VALID, NON-EXPIRED, GOVERMENT ISSUED identification to enter Mt Airy Casino Resort at any time.

*******NOTE FOR NYE RESERVATIONS********
Bistecca will have a pre fix four course menu for NYE dinner. Regular menu will not be available. Thank you for choosing us for your NYE celebrations!
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BISTECCA by IL MULINO combines its heritage of hand-crafted pasta, local seafood and farm-fresh vegetables prepared in the classic fashion of Abruzzo’s cuisine with the comforts of a modern Steakhouse, it’s meticulously selected meats hand-cut by our Executive Chef and its skillfully appointed wine menu featuring the very best varietals from around the globe.

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staceyVIP

Dined 6 days ago

One of the best restaurants i have been to in this area. The food and the service was wonderful.

Sortino’s Italian Kitchen - Pocono Mountains

4.1

4.1 (2217)

$31 to $50

Italian

Mount Pocono / Pocono Manor

About the restaurant

Sortino's Italian Kitchen is a new age red sauce restaurant where old school Italian cuisine meets the modern age. Sortino’s Italian Kitchen is a casual restaurant and bar that brings to the Poconos a tradition of hospitality established by Giorgio and Giacomo Sortino more than 60 years ago when they opened the original Sortino’s Little Italy restaurant in Sandusky, Ohio.

Adding a new chapter to a rich culinary history, Sortino’s celebrates the family recipes and generous spirit of its Sicilian immigrant founders. This is the kind of neighborhood Italian joint that could open on your street tomorrow and would feel like it’s been there forever.

The tone is established by the framed family photos at the entrance, and reaffirmed by the maître ‘d’s warm welcome. The aroma of simmering sauces and fresh-baked breads stimulates the appetite, while the sight of bountiful homemade Italian specialties racing from the kitchen to the table catches the eye.

Top review

Judith

Dined 4 days ago

Great service, great food and excellent atmosphere 😊

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