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Hungry? Here is your Guide to Scranton Eateries!

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Scranton chapter.

For all of you first years who have yet to venture anywhere but Granteed’s or CK’s, we can help! As a senior, my friends and I have been able to compile our favorite places to grub over the last four years. Happy eating!

$ College budget$$ Using parents’ allowance$$$ When parents come to visit

Ale Mary’s at The Bittenbender            126 Franklin Ave, Scranton, PA 18503            Cuisine: American Pub            Recommended: French Onion Soup, wings, Duck cheesesteak, Soft Pretzels            $$

Agolino’s Restaurant            22 Luzerne Ave, West Pittston, PA 18643            Cuisine: American            Recommended: Brunch, Eggs Benedict, Home Fries            $

Backyard Alehouse              523 Linden St, Scranton, PA 18503            Cuisine: American            Recommended: Soft Pretzels, Brunch, Backyard Chili, Burgers            $

Basilico’s            608 Commerce Boulevard, Dickson City, PA 18519            Cuisine: Italian            Recommended: Penne Vodka Slice            $

Bazil            1101 Northern Blvd, Clarks S ummit, PA 18411            Cuisine: Italian            Recommended: Penne Vodka            $$

Cara Mia’s            210 E Drinker St, Dunmore, PA 18512            Cuisine: Delicatessen            Recommended: Chicken Cheesesteak in Vodka Sauce Sandwich, Soups            $

Carl Von Lugar’s            301 N Washington Ave, Scranton, PA 18503            Cuisine: American Steakhouse            Recommended: Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Bacon Slab, Steak Cut Fries, Brunch, Chocolate Mouse Crunch Cake            $$$

Café Classico            1416 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA 18510            Cusine: Italian            Recommended: Tortellini Alfredo, Tortellini in Vodka sauce            $$

City Café            116 N. Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503            Cuisine: Lebanese            Recommended: Gyro’s, Falafel            $$

Downtown Deli            300 Spruce St, Scranton, PA 18503            Cuisine: American, Delicatessen            Recommended: Sandwiches and Wraps, Home Fries, Chicken Salad, Macaroni Salad            $

Eden            344 Adams Ave, Scranton, PA 18503            Cuisine: Vegan            Recommended: Stromboli, Turkey Club            $

Glider Diner            890 Providence Rd, Scranton, PA 18509            Cuisine: American, Diner            Recommended: Hot Roast Beef Sandwich, Breakfast Sandwiches            $

Ipanema Grille Brazilian Steakhouse            1911 N. Main Ave, Scranton, PA 18508            Cuisine: Brazilian            Recommended: Rodizio            $$$

Italo’s            731 Pittston Ave, Scranton, PA 18505            Cuisine: Mexican            Recommended: Enchilada de Mole Poblano            $

Kelly’s Pub & Eatery            1802 Cedar Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505            Cuisine: American            Recommended: Wing Bites, Specialty Fries, Grilled Cheese            $

Kildaire’s            119 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503            Cuisine: American Pub            Recommended: Tuesday $5 burger night            $

New Amber Indian Restaurant            3505 Birney Ave, Moosic, PA 18507            Cuisine: Indian                       Recommend: Chicken Makahni, Spicy Cabbage, Buffet            $

Nina’s            602 New York St, Dunmore, PA 18512            Cuisine: Italian            Recommended: Hot Wing Hoagie, Wing Bites, Garlic Parmesan Wing Bites            $

Osaka            244 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18510            Cuisine: Japanese                 Recommended: Hibachi            $$

Pazzo            2011 Hwy 315, Pittston, PA 18640            Cuisine: Italian            Recommended: Antipasto, Lobster Ravioli, Manzo Costatine            $$- $$$

Posh            404 North Washington, Scranton, PA 18510            Cuisine: American            Recommended: Pan Seared Scallops, brunch            Dinner: $$$ Brunch: $$

Rossi’s            150 S. Main Street, Archbald, PA 18403                    Cuisine: Italian            Recommended: Lobster Fra Diablo            $$$

Russell’s            1918 Ash St, Scranton, PA 18510            Cuisine: Italian            Recommended:  Broiled Lobster Tail, Shrimp Scampi            $$

Rustic Kitchen            1280 Highway 315 Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702            Cuisine: Italian            Recommended: Clam Chowder, Filet Mignon            $$$

Samario’s            119 W Market St, Scranton, PA 18508            Cuisine: Italian            Recommended: Chicken Parmesan, Specialty Pizza, and Cheesesteak station            $$

Sambuca Grille & Bar            234 Penn Avenue, Scranton, PA 18510            Cuisine: Italian            Recommended:  Chicken Marsala, Penne Vodka            $$

Savory Maza            200 N Main Ave, Scranton PA 18510            Cuisine: Lebanese            Recommended: Stuffed Grape Leaves, Lentil Soup, Gyro’s, Falafel            $$

State Street Grill            114 S State St, Clarks Summit, PA 18411            Cuisine: Italian            Recommended: Burgers, Salmon            $$

Thai Rak Thai            349 Adams Ave, Scranton, PA 18503            Cuisine: Thai            Recommended: Pad Thai, Drunken Noodle            $

The Vault Tap & Kitchen            301 North Main Avenue, Scranton, PA 18504            Cuisine: American            Recommended: Burgers, Flatbreads            $

Enjoy your meal and the company you keep!

Elissia Gobencion is a senior at The University of Scranton. She majors in Strategic Communications and has a minor in General Business. She studied abroad in Japan and summited Mount Fuji. Her favorite show is Game of Thrones. She fantasizes about globe trekking. Her weakness is Doritos Cool Ranch.
Samantha is an East Coast girl from Pennsylvania with a New York City attitude and a Florida mindset. Her shopping habits are contagious; she has inherited them from her mom (they say mother knows best, right?). Samantha is a University of Scranton senior majoring in Strategic Communication with a minor in Business. She is the Campus Correspondent of Her Campus Scranton, which she co-founded in September 2014 with her best friend, Elise. She is also the captain for Scranton Love Your Melon and secretary of the University of Scranton's Business Club. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter, @samanthaamilazzo @samanthaliza_