Phone: (+1)5705077122
Address: 235 Scranton Carbondale Hwy, 18508, Scranton, US, United States
City: Scranton
Menu Dishes: 24
Reviews: 10
"Thanks, Cangiano... You've won my heart and my appetite. I walked into an eclectically decorated eatery the may serve more as a front for a catering operation than an actual sit-down restaurant, and was greeted by the lovely Mary who made me feel right at home.. and not just any home but my mama's kitchen kind of home.I was offered a seat in the menu, but it was a hint that I should take a look at the menu of the day. It's not listed on the menu, rather it's on display as the freshly made dishes that are in trays right on the counter. You had me at home cooking! I took one look and realized why chance the menu when what's right before me is already calling my name in such a profound way.Was I at a restaurant or in an Italian home? I was looking at heaps of gently grilled pork chops, glazened chicken, drums, caramelized all around, lightly charred peppers, grilled tomatoes (to perfection, in my humble opinion), pasta with prawns, and a heap of mashed potatoes that would be the end of any Thanksgiving giving table.I took a small helping of everything, minus the potatoes with Mary's help. She brought the plate out to me and sent me up for what was going to be a taste of the Mediterranean, home, a stroll down memory lane, and real food eating. I savored it. Slowly. As food, good food should be.My eyes are always bigger than my stomach, so my next order was for takeout which I would happily turn over to the hotel staff minus a bite of a slice of one of their wood fired pizzas. Pizzas. I watched while dining how the pizzas were slowly crafted and placed into a traditional oven, which you might consider the centerpiece of the restaurant. The crafting was deliberate and artisanal. The blaze from the oven brought the crust to a quick crisp. It gave me just enough time to put in an order for two desserts for carry out. There goes my eyes and my stomach, again. The pizza ingredients are clearly fresh and crust was super well made and baked. For me, the home cooked plate of food took the cake, though.Before leaving I had an opportunity to meet and chat with the current owner, Joe. Friendly guy with the humble story to share. He's building on what his family established and hoping to leave a legacy. It's the kind of stuff that reminds you, how and what family is important. This is not a place to eat. It's a place to connect people and food in a meaningful way."
All prices are estimates on menu.
Scranton, a city in northeastern Pennsylvania, is known for its vibrant history and cultural heritage. Typical local foods include pierogies and Old Forge-style pizza, reflecting its rich coal mining heritage.