What are the best restaurants in Scranton?

By The Keystone Staff

April 5, 2024

We’re on a quest to find the top dining spots in Scranton, and we need your help! Scranton is one of Pennsylvania’s hidden gems, celebrated for its pizza, Italian cuisine, delectable pub eats, and emerging culinary stars (like Chef Von & Mom!). From cozy cafés and comforting breakfasts to cutting-edge gastro pubs and world cuisine, our local dining establishments have something to offer everyone.

We believe the best recommendations come from you, the diners, who know the local food scene inside and out. That’s why we’re inviting all food lovers to vote for the best restaurants in Scranton.

Help us celebrate the establishments that make Scranton a gastronomic delight, and let’s discover which restaurants will take the crown as the city’s favorites this year. Participate in our poll, share your top picks, and stay tuned as we unveil Scranton’s most beloved dining destinations. Voting ends May 3!

</p> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h2>What’s the best restaurant in Scranton?</h2> <ul> <li>AV Restaurant</li> <li>Angelo’s</li> <li>Casa Bella</li> <li>Catch 21</li> <li>Chef Von & Mom</li> <li>Ipanema Grille</li> <li>KOL Steakhouse</li> <li>Mangia Bistro & Bar</li> <li>Noir Dark Spirits</li> <li>Posh</li> <li>Rikasa</li> <li>Sake Japanese</li> <li>Sambuca Grill</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>What’s the best new restaurant in Scranton?</h3> <p><p>Must have opened in 2023 or 2024</p></p> <ul> <li>Dusk and Dawn</li> <li>Fiesta Mexican Restaurant & Café Bar</li> <li>Fuji Ramen</li> <li>The Retro Cafe</li> <li>Thai Thai Scranton</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>Who grills the best burger in Scranton?</h3> <ul> <li>Boulevard Diner</li> <li>Chef Von & Mom</li> <li>Coney Island</li> <li>Farr Street Tavern</li> <li>The Glider Diner</li> <li>Keystone Restaurant</li> <li>Market Street Bar & Grill</li> <li>Mc Ilwee’s</li> <li>Penalty Box</li> <li>Trax Bar & Kitchen</li> <li>Viewmont Diner</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>Who makes the best pizza in Scranton?</h3> <ul> <li>A Little Pizza Heaven</li> <li>Alfredo’s Cafe</li> <li>Buona Pizza</li> <li>DaVinci Pizza on the Square</li> <li>Electric City Pizza</li> <li>La Rocca Pizza</li> <li>Marconi’s</li> <li>Pizza by Pappas</li> <li>Revello’s</li> <li>Rocco’s</li> <li>Samario’s</li> <li>Wicked Mushroom</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>Who makes the best breakfast in Scranton?</h3> <ul> <li>Boulevard Diner</li> <li>Cuppa Cake Cafe</li> <li>Downtown Deli & Eatery</li> <li>The Glider Diner</li> <li>Keystone Restaurant</li> <li>Linda Kay’s Ole Green Ridge Diner</li> <li>Mansour’s Market</li> <li>Mc Ilwee’s</li> <li>Neen’s Diner</li> <li>Sharon’s Place</li> <li>Station Cafe</li> <li>Viewmont Diner</li> <li>Zummo’s Cafe</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>Who serves the best coffee in Scranton?</h3> <ul> <li>Blackwatch Cafe</li> <li>Commonwealth Coffeehouse</li> <li>Cuppa Cake Cafe</li> <li>Downtown Deli</li> <li>Heaven & Earth</li> <li>Northern Light Espresso Bar and Cafe</li> <li>The Retro Cafe</li> <li>Station Cafe</li> <li>Zummo’s Cafe</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>What’s the best Italian restaurant in Scranton?</h3> <p><p>You’re halfway there!</p></p> <ul> <li>A Little Pizza Heaven</li> <li>AV Restaurant</li> <li>Anthony’s</li> <li>Bar Pazzo</li> <li>Cafe Classico</li> <li>Carmella’s</li> <li>Casa Bella</li> <li>Mangia Bistro & Bar</li> <li>Rikasa</li> <li>Russel’s</li> <li>Samario’s</li> <li>Sambuca Grill</li> <li>Stirna’s Restaurant</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>Who serves the best pierogies in Scranton?</h3> <ul> <li>The 16th Ward</li> <li>Arcaro’s Pizza</li> <li>Buddy Clarke’s Tavern</li> <li>Cooper’s Seafood House</li> <li>Cosmo’s</li> <li>JoJo’s @ The Donkey</li> <li>Little Spuds Pierogi Company</li> <li>Plumpy’s Pierogies</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>Who serves the best cheesesteak in Scranton?</h3> <ul> <li>1905 Tavern</li> <li>Alfredo’s Cafe</li> <li>Cosmo’s</li> <li>Downtown Deli</li> <li>La Rocca Pizza</li> <li>Keystone Restaurant</li> <li>Pizza by Pappas</li> <li>Samario’s</li> <li>Whitehouse</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>What’s the best seafood spot in Scranton?</h3> <ul> <li>AV Restaurant</li> <li>Carmen’s</li> <li>Catch 21</li> <li>Cooper’s Seafood</li> <li>Harbor Crabs</li> <li>Sambuca Grill</li> <li>Sidel’s</li> <li>Stirna’s</li> <li>Yume</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>Who has the best wings in Scranton?</h3> <p><p>Almost done!</p></p> <ul> <li>1905 Tavern</li> <li>Alfredo’s Cafe</li> <li>Diskin’s</li> <li>Haggerty’s</li> <li>Kelly’s Pub</li> <li>Market Street</li> <li>Mc Ginty’s Bar & Restaurant</li> <li>Micky Gannons</li> <li>Penalty Box</li> <li>Trax Bar & Kitchen</li> <li>Waldo’s</li> <li>Zaleski’s</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>Who makes the best Chinese food in Scranton?</h3> <p><p>Almost done!</p></p> <ul> <li>Asian Taste Weng</li> <li>Chen Garden</li> <li>China Moon</li> <li>China Palace</li> <li>Hot Wok</li> <li>New Sun</li> <li>QQ Chinese</li> <li>Royal Buffet</li> <li>Tintin</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>Who rolls the best sushi in Scranton?</h3> <p><p>Almost done!</p></p> <ul> <li>Akita</li> <li>Amori Sushi</li> <li>Osaka Hibachi & Sushi Bar</li> <li>Royal Buffet</li> <li>Sake Japanese</li> <li>Yume</li> </ul> </section> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>