The best restaurants in Scranton
34 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Giovanni’s Pizzeria and Pasta House Specials
RestaurantsGiovanni’s Pizzeria and Pasta House Specials is dishing out NY-style pies, crispy grandma squares, and a hot-honey pepperoni that’s…
Giovanni’s Pizzeria and Pasta House Specials
RestaurantsMaroni's Pizza
RestaurantsMaroni's Pizza has been a Scranton tradition since 1982, turning out signature square and round pies with that sauce-cheese balance you…
Maroni's Pizza
RestaurantsBar Pazzo
RestaurantsWhen your week needs a pick-me-up, Bar Pazzo nails it with Mugnaini wood-fired pizzas, house-made pasta, proper gelato, and an espresso…
Bar Pazzo
RestaurantsHenry’s On Clay
RestaurantsHenry's On Clay nails the cozy breakfast-and-lunch sweet spot, with strong coffee, a modern vibe, and a brunch menu that actually earns a…
Henry’s On Clay
RestaurantsCooper's Seafood House
RestaurantsA Scranton landmark since 1948, Cooper's Seafood House serves fresh fish in a pirate ship setting, complete with a lighthouse and dock.…
Cooper's Seafood House
RestaurantsAkita
RestaurantsAkita in Moosic keeps things classic and crowd-pleasing with hand-rolled sushi, chef’s special rolls, and tableside hibachi that comes with…
Akita
RestaurantsSake Japanese
RestaurantsWhen the sushi itch hits or you want hibachi without the circus, Sake Japanese has you covered with fresh rolls, sashimi, teriyaki and…
Sake Japanese
RestaurantsChicano's Restaurant
RestaurantsWhen you want legit Mexican without the fuss, Chicano's Restaurant turns out tacos (including a spicy pork situation), saucy enchiladas,…
Chicano's Restaurant
RestaurantsLa Cucina Restaurant
RestaurantsFamily-made classics with American heart, a clean, casual vibe, and drinks for a loyal crowd make La Cucina Restaurant the kind of spot…
La Cucina Restaurant
RestaurantsRocky's Bar and Eatery
RestaurantsFrom Sicilian squares and stuffed pies to wings, strombolis, and those garlicky knots that disappear fast, Rocky's Bar and Eatery nails the…
Rocky's Bar and Eatery
RestaurantsGaribaldi Authentic Mexican Cuisine
RestaurantsWhen dinner needs zero fuss, Plaza Garibaldi Scranton turns out legit tacos, hand-rolled tamales, and melty quesadillas that hit the spot.…
Garibaldi Authentic Mexican Cuisine
RestaurantsTokyo Japanese steak house
RestaurantsWhen you want hibachi theatrics, fresh sushi, and sake, beer and cocktails without leaving Dickson City, Tokyo Japanese Steak House…
Tokyo Japanese steak house
RestaurantsFarr Street Tavern
RestaurantsFarr Street Tavern brings that Tripp Park corner-bar vibe with chef-made smash burgers, the OG Benny wing sauce everyone swears by, and…
Farr Street Tavern
RestaurantsShams Hot Chicken
RestaurantsShams Hot Chicken hand crafts sliders, tenders, and wraps to order with Nashville-style heat, a honey drizzle, and that signature Shams…
Shams Hot Chicken
RestaurantsWarney Cellar & Tap
RestaurantsWarney Cellar and Tap is a hidden historic spot in downtown Scranton serving refined, seasonal plates alongside a curated wine list that…
Warney Cellar & Tap
RestaurantsFratelli's Restaurant
RestaurantsFratelli's Restaurant is the reliable Scranton standby for craveable pizza and hearty pasta, plus a proper bar for beer and wine. Keep an…
Fratelli's Restaurant
RestaurantsAlfredo’s Pizza
RestaurantsAlfredo's Cafe is Scranton's move when you want that award winning pan pizza, then realize the menu also brings stuffed long hots, chicken…
Alfredo’s Pizza
RestaurantsPicciocchi's Pasta
RestaurantsPicciocchi's Pasta keeps things honest with in-house noodles, sauces that taste like nonna actually showed up, and a full bar to match.…
Picciocchi's Pasta
RestaurantsCinco De Mayo | Mexican Restaurant and Pizza 🍕 nails both sides of the menu, from legit birria and al pastor tacos to New York style pies…
A’s Eatery
RestaurantsA’s Eatery does fresh, hand-tossed NY-style pies, pizza by the slice, brioche-bun burgers, and cheesesteaks... plus calzones, stromboli,…
A’s Eatery
RestaurantsPurple Pepper Farmstand
RestaurantsPurple Pepper Farmstand turns local harvests into easy wins for dinner, with farm-to-table deli bites, artisanal dressings and hot sauces,…
Purple Pepper Farmstand
RestaurantsHarvest Seasonal Grill - Montage
RestaurantsHarvest Seasonal Grill - Montage keeps it local with a farm-to-table menu where many dishes clock in under 600 calories, a lineup that…
Harvest Seasonal Grill - Montage
RestaurantsEl Buen Amigo Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsEl Buen Amigo Mexican Restaurant is rolling fresh corn tortillas and simmering homemade sauces, then piling them into tacos, burritos, and…
El Buen Amigo Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsViewmont Diner
RestaurantsWhen you need a no-fuss spot with an extensive menu for everyone, Viewmont Diner delivers classic diner comforts, from crispy fried chicken…
Viewmont Diner
RestaurantsAnthony's Restaurant
RestaurantsWhether it's a crispy, handcrafted pie or a bowl of fresh, velvety pasta, Anthony's Restaurant nails those classic Italian flavors locals…
Anthony's Restaurant
RestaurantsWaffle House
RestaurantsSimple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.
Waffle House
RestaurantsThe 16th Ward
RestaurantsIf your week needs a win, The 16th Ward is that just-around-the-corner spot turning dinner into an actual experience, with a summer menu…
The 16th Ward
RestaurantsMansour's Market
RestaurantsQuaint eatery & coffee shop offering breakfast, sandwiches & desserts in a nostalgic space.
Mansour's Market
RestaurantsKelly's Pub & Eatery
RestaurantsKelly's Pub & Eatery has been a South Scranton staple since 1990, turning out crispy, sauce-soaked wings that rack up local awards and…
Kelly's Pub & Eatery
RestaurantsFood & Fire BBQ-Taphouse
RestaurantsSlow-cooked brisket, stackable burgers, and a serious tap lineup make Food & Fire BBQ-Taphouse an easy go-to in Moosic when you want…
Food & Fire BBQ-Taphouse
RestaurantsChef Von & Mom
RestaurantsChef Von & Mom brings bold, unexpected comfort food from Scranton-born Chef Ryan Von Smith, as seen on Gordon Ramsay's Next Level Chef on…
Chef Von & Mom
RestaurantsCasa Bella
RestaurantsWhen you want the good stuff without fuss, Casa Bella delivers traditional Italian plates, a solid wine pour, and that unassuming vibe…
Casa Bella
RestaurantsWaFu Ramen & Rice Bowls
RestaurantsWaFu Ramen & Rice Bowls does the cozy-bowl thing right, from rich tonkotsu and spicy tantan to a black-garlic-oil steak ramen that hits…
WaFu Ramen & Rice Bowls
RestaurantsRed Miso
RestaurantsRed Miso blends family tradition and Asian heritage into steaming ramen, colorful rice bowls, and handcrafted cocktails, all with a…
Red Miso
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