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My Favorite Restaurant Recommendations near Scranton, PA / Nearby
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items Hungry? Me too, always. I love going out for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night snacks. Date nights… always includes a meal and there's so many places to choose from!
Check out the tastiest spots around Scranton! From hidden gems to local favorites, this list has the must-try restaurants that’ll satisfy every craving.
Perfect for locals and visitors alike looking for a delicious meal nearby. Try out some of my favorites!
Check out the tastiest spots around Scranton! From hidden gems to local favorites, this list has the must-try restaurants that’ll satisfy every craving.
Perfect for locals and visitors alike looking for a delicious meal nearby. Try out some of my favorites!
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Their patio is awesome in the summer. The vibe is great. Their food is even better!
🌟A Scranton landmark - built on an old railroad-station site - with decades of history and a fun, kitschy vibe (they even have a “pirate-ship” section, lighthouse/dock decor.
🌟Known for seafood but also broad menu and casual, welcoming vibe - good for a fun outing or a relaxed night out.
🌟A Scranton landmark - built on an old railroad-station site - with decades of history and a fun, kitschy vibe (they even have a “pirate-ship” section, lighthouse/dock decor.
🌟Known for seafood but also broad menu and casual, welcoming vibe - good for a fun outing or a relaxed night out.
Cooper's Seafood House
This place has some of the best pizza in the area!
🌟Local staple since the early 1900's - famous for their square pizza (and also round/traditional options), plus hoagies and other comfort-food staples.
🌟Simple, no-fuss pizza joint - good for take-out or a laid-back dinner.
🌟Local staple since the early 1900's - famous for their square pizza (and also round/traditional options), plus hoagies and other comfort-food staples.
🌟Simple, no-fuss pizza joint - good for take-out or a laid-back dinner.
Maroni's Pizza
This place makes me feel like I'm in the big city without actually being in the big city… if that makes sense, lol. The vibe is city life meets casual.
🌟Great downtown option - wood-fired pizzas, house-made pastas, and craft cocktails make it good for a night out.
🌟Sidewalk/seasonal outdoor seating - nice if you want casual but a bit of a hip vibe.
🌟Great downtown option - wood-fired pizzas, house-made pastas, and craft cocktails make it good for a night out.
🌟Sidewalk/seasonal outdoor seating - nice if you want casual but a bit of a hip vibe.
Bar Pazzo
This place is definitely a hidden gem. They even have outdoor winter seating in a heated dome!
🌟Located in Clarks Summit (just a short drive from Scranton) - nice for a brunch, dinner, or date night.
🌟Known for creative American-style dishes (ex. bacon-wrapped meatloaf, crab cakes) and a relaxed but slightly upscale atmosphere - good if you want something a little more elevated.
🌟Located in Clarks Summit (just a short drive from Scranton) - nice for a brunch, dinner, or date night.
🌟Known for creative American-style dishes (ex. bacon-wrapped meatloaf, crab cakes) and a relaxed but slightly upscale atmosphere - good if you want something a little more elevated.
State Street Grill
Italy meets Scranton. This place deserves more credit than it gets. It's fantastic!
🌟A nice Italian-style option downtown - fresh pasta, traditional flavors, and a slightly more refined dining experience compared to a pizza place.
🌟Good if you want a cozy sit-down dinner with real Italian-style meals.
🌟A nice Italian-style option downtown - fresh pasta, traditional flavors, and a slightly more refined dining experience compared to a pizza place.
🌟Good if you want a cozy sit-down dinner with real Italian-style meals.
Picciocchi's Pasta
I've spend most of my 30's in this place! From Scranton parade days to nights out with friends. It's a downtown staple!
🌟Good casual spot for pub-style food, beers on tap, and a laid-back vibe - nice for a relaxed night or if you want something easy and unpretentious.
🌟Often mentioned by locals as a go-to for comfort food + drinks + easygoing atmosphere.
🌟Good casual spot for pub-style food, beers on tap, and a laid-back vibe - nice for a relaxed night or if you want something easy and unpretentious.
🌟Often mentioned by locals as a go-to for comfort food + drinks + easygoing atmosphere.
Backyard Ale House
If you're feeling pizza but don't want the “fast food” style, this is the place!
🌟A reliable pizza + Italian spot - decent for quick casual meals, pizza/lunch/dinner combos, and lower-key nights.
🌟Good to keep in mind if you want something simple and familiar.
🌟A reliable pizza + Italian spot - decent for quick casual meals, pizza/lunch/dinner combos, and lower-key nights.
🌟Good to keep in mind if you want something simple and familiar.
Alfredo’s Pizza
Come hungry, never leave disappointed. There is SO MUCH FOOD. Meats, meats, meats. And… the Sangria is phenominal!
🌟If you're up for variety - this place shows up among popular spots near Scranton, offering something different from pizza or seafood.
🌟If you're up for variety - this place shows up among popular spots near Scranton, offering something different from pizza or seafood.
Ipanema Grille
This is one of my top spots in rotation for ordering out when it comes to pizza. The rest of the menu is fantastic also! Highly recommend their hoagies!
🌟More casual take-out / grab-and-go option for pizza - good if you want something quick and easy without a sit-down meal.
🌟Handy to keep in rotation for simple, no-fuss meals (especially if you or someone else gets hungry late or wants something easy).
🌟More casual take-out / grab-and-go option for pizza - good if you want something quick and easy without a sit-down meal.
🌟Handy to keep in rotation for simple, no-fuss meals (especially if you or someone else gets hungry late or wants something easy).
A Little Pizza Heaven
Definitely a great Italian style place to stop at if you're in the area. Tons of things on the menu and the food is fantastic!
🌟A solid pizza/Italian-food spot over in Clarks Summit - convenient if you're near that area or want an easy drive out of town.
🌟Good for casual sit-down dinner or pizza + pasta night with friends or family.
🌟A solid pizza/Italian-food spot over in Clarks Summit - convenient if you're near that area or want an easy drive out of town.
🌟Good for casual sit-down dinner or pizza + pasta night with friends or family.
Dino & Francesco's Pizza & Pasta House
Fantastic pub known for it's extensive craft beer selection and pub food like wings, tacos, and unique items like the duck cheesesteak. Yum!
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