Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Poconos Mountain Region

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Updated May 05, 2026

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Poconos Mountain Region? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Ridge Restaurant

5.0

5 (526)

$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 to avoid penalities.
Separate checks not provided for parties of 5 or more.

Family Owned & Operated

*CLOSED MONDAYS & TUESDAYS YEAR ROUND*
HOLIDAYS CLOSED:
NEW YEARS DAY; SUPER BOWL SUNDAY; EASTER SUNDAY;THANKSGIVING DAY; CHRISTMAS EVE/DAY
NO ONLINE RESERVATIONS FOR VALENTINES DAY, MOTHER'S DAY & NEW YEARS EVE
PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT TO RESERVE - THANK YOU!

Top review

MicheleGold

Dined 4 days ago

The food was fabulous. Dani is our favorite and she is the best!!!

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Mangia Bistro and Bar

5.0

5 (133)

$30 and under

Italian

Scranton

About the restaurant

Italian, Spanish cuisine new restaurant North, Scranton

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Ghayas

Dined on May 19, 2026

First time at this restaurant. Maitre Johnny and his friendly staff took very good care of us. The drinks hit the spot and the homestyle food was made to perfection. Plenty of available parking. We will come here again. It's our new favorite spot!

Momento

4.9

4.9 (720)

$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, Caviar and Italian specialties. A feature of the restaurant is the tasting menu with wine pairing and molecular gastronomy. WINE SPECTATOR WINNER with over 250 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. Kitchen Closes at 9pm weekdays and 10pm with ample time to continue dining and enjoying.

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LisaGold

Dined 3 days ago

Hands down one of our absolute favorite restaurants! Nicola and Melisa have done a magnificent job creating such a beautiful, welcoming, and upscale establishment. The atmosphere is stunning, the food is consistently delicious, and the staff truly goes above and beyond to ensure a perfect dining experience. A special shout-out to our server, Gaby, and the always delightful bartender, Matt, for consistently providing top-notch, attentive service. 10/10—highly recommend!

Pronto - Scranton

4.8

4.8 (254)

$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!

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Mil

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent food and service highly recommended thank you Pronto !

Ravyn & Robyn Food & Wine

4.8

4.8 (423)

$30 and under

Italian

Hawley

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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trishGold

Dined on May 18, 2026

This place is the real deal if you want authentic Italian food. The sauce is the best I've ever had. All of the ingredients are fresh. Dishes are perfectly seasoned. Chicken is tender, pasta extraordinary. The mixed drinks are incredible (bartender is fantastic). Not a huge menu, but everything is superb. You guys should be really proud of what you've become. We are from NYC and we find ourselves craving your food and drinks.

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4.7

4.7 (983)

$30 and under

Italian

Scranton

About the restaurant

Sambuca Grille is an Italian restaurant located in Downtown Scranton.

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Carolyn

Dined on May 22, 2026

Sambuca Grille never disappoints. Love his place - and the live piano music was certainly a plus.

Rikasa

4.6

4.6 (560)

$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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Thomas

Dined on May 19, 2026

Had a roof top table for our 24th anniversary . From start to finish, everything was perfect ! Great waiter. Great food. Perfect ambiance (the breeze!!!) Will definitely repeat!

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Bistecca by Il Mulino

4.5

4.5 (2613)

$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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Leroy

Dined 1 day ago

Outstanding service met with incredible food. Couldn’t ask for a better place to celebrate a birthday!

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Angelo's

4.5

4.5 (427)

$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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Stephen

Dined on May 16, 2026

Great food, great service! Very accomplished dating to special requests!

Sortino’s Italian Kitchen - Pocono Mountains

4.3

4.3 (2429)

$31 to $50

Italian

Mount Pocono / Pocono Manor

About the restaurant

Complimentary valet parking for local diners.

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.

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Marla

Dined 1 day ago

Service was great. Katherine our server was wonderful and attentive. Food was great, if in the area again will definitely be back.

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