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diversity of the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania is best reflected
in their many styles of cooking. Here you can sample the flavors of
Asia through Chinese, Japanese and Indian cuisine; celebrate the rich
textures of Europe through the Italian, French and Spanish schools of
cooking; or explore the eclectic tastes that Irish, Greek, Polish and
Pennsylvania Dutch foods have to offer. Traditional American barbecue
is, of course, also a favorite.
The list below is a small sample of the restaurants found in the cities of Hazleton, Wilkes-Barre and Scranton. It is intended to provide business travelers with a reliable choice of restaurants to suit a variety of tastes at a range of prices. Those selected are all conveniently located and known for their fine quality food. Some restaurants, such as Scatton's and The Saber Room, were chosen for their elegant atmosphere, fine dining and superior service. Others, such as Vesuvio's and Scanlan's, were chosen because they are places where you can get a great lunch at a good price when you don't have much time. Restaurants like Thyme Restaurant and Carmen's at the Lackawanna Station were also included because they are located in hotels listed in our Lodgings Guide. Whatever you choose, we hope that you enjoy the very best cuisine Northeastern Pennsylvania has to offer. |
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Restaurants
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SCATTON'S RESTAURANT Featured on Public Television's "Chefs of the Great Northeast," Susanne Dull is well-known for her authentic Italian cuisine. Her husband, Larry, is your host and sommelier. Try the Italian wedding soup. Good wine list. Casual dress, though coat and tie suggested for gentlemen on Friday and Saturday nights. Price $$$$. All major credit cards accepted. Reservations for Friday and Saturday are advised. Closed Mondays. Recommended. 22nd and Vine Streets, Hazleton. For reservations call (570) 455-6630. Back
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THE OVALON The Ovalon has been a Hazleton favorite for over 50 years. Specializing in Italian-American cuisine, it offers such dishes as chicken and crabmeat picatta, veal marsala, steaks, fresh fish and a variety of homemade pasta dishes. Try the crab cakes with red pepper mayonnaise as an appetizer. Casual dress, though coat and tie suggested for gentlemen on Friday and Saturday nights. For more informal dining, try a booth in the bar. Price $$$. Major credit cards accepted. Reservations for Friday and Saturday are advised. Open seven days. Recommended. 254 North Wyoming Street, Hazleton. For reservations call (570) 455-0853. Back
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VESUVIO RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA Located in downtown Hazleton just a few blocks from the AccuScript, Inc. Court Reporting & Video offices, the newly remodeled Vesuvio's is a good place to go for lunch. Neapolitan, Sicilian and stuffed pizza; subs; antipasto; soups and homemade pasta. Eat in or take out. Service is fast, so if you don't have much time for lunch, Vesuvio's is the place to go. Casual dress. Closed Sundays and the month of August. Price $. 101 North Wyoming Street, Hazleton. (570) 454-7021. Back
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FIVE STAR CHINESE RESTAURANT Voted "Best Chinese Restaurant" in Hazleton, Five Star offers traditional Cantonese and Szechuan fare in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. Try the Chinese pizza for starters. The sesame chicken is sweet and tasty. Eat in or take out. Casual dress. Friendly, attentive staff. Open seven days. Best value. Price $. All major credit cards accepted. Route 93 & Airport Road in the Laurel Mall complex, Hazleton. (570) 455-3478. Back
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SCANLAN'S RESTAURANT In the heart of downtown Scranton, just off Courthouse Square, lies this modest, unassuming eatery. A favorite with both bench and bar, Scanlan's features Continental cuisine that's updated to suit the modern palate. Great salads. Within walking distance of both the Lackawanna County Courthouse and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Recommended. Open for lunch only. Casual dress. Price $. Best value. 532 Spruce Street, Scranton. (570) 348-1133. Back
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COOPER'S SEAFOOD HOUSE Located just a short distance from downtown, Cooper's features a seafood menu comparable to that of a Red Lobster with a kitschy, waterfront / flea market atmosphere. Open seven days. All major credit cards. Price $$. Casual dress. 701 North Washington Avenue, Scranton. (570) 346-6883. Back
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ROBATA JAPANESE SEAFOOD AND STEAK HOUSE Located across from Scanlan's on the opposite side of Courthouse Square is Scranton's best-known Japanese restaurant. In addition to steaks and seafood, Robata also offers a sushi bar and traditional Japanese cuisine. Casual dress. Price $$. All major credit cards. 244 Adams Avenue, Scranton. (570) 961-3675. Back
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CARMEN'S AT THE LACKAWANNA STATION Located in the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, Carmen's is an elegant, upscale restaurant with a charming atmosphere. Entrees include spice-rubbed, fire-grilled veal chop finished with a maytag bleu cheese glacage accompanied by grilled polenta. Chef Bil Genovese was featured in Bon Appetit magazine for this signature dish. Evenings feature live piano music. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Try the lunch buffet. Recommended. Price $$$$. All major credit cards accepted. 700 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton. For more on the Radisson Lackawanna Station, click here, or call (570) 342-8300 for reservations. Back
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Located inside The Woodlands Inn & Resort, theThyme Restaurant offers steaks, beef and seafood cooked over a hardwood-fired grill. Ask for a window seat overlooking the Laurel Run stream. Price $$$. Sunday brunch from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All major credit cards accepted. Open seven days. 1073 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre. For more information about The Woodlands Inn & Resort, click here. For dinner reservations call (570) 824-9831. Back
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THE SABER ROOM The Saber Room has been a Wilkes-Barre institution since 1968, featuring Continental and Northern Italian dining in an intimate, upscale atmosphere. Fresh fish flown in from Florida. Homemade pastas & bread. All major credit cards accepted. Price $$$$. Closed Sundays. Reservations suggested. 94 Butler Street, Wilkes-Barre. For reservations call (570) 829-5743. Back
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KATANA As Wilkes-Barre's premier Japanese restaurant, Katana provides traditional Japanese fare in its cozy dining room/sushi bar. It also offers an authentic hibachi grill. Convenient downtown location. Open for dinner daily. Open for lunch Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Reservations suggested. Price $$. Recommended. Visa, Mastercard and American Express accepted. 41 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre. For reservations call (570) 825-9080. Back
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