Top Local Restaurants In Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Located in Northeast Pennsylvania (NEPA), the city of Wilkes-Barre is surrounded by the Pocono Mountains, the Endless Mountains, the Susquehanna River, and the Lehigh Valley. The former coal-mining city has rebuilt and revitalized itself, and its food industry is on the rise. Try one of these top restaurants for proof of the city’s success. Did you know – Culture Trip now does bookable, small-group trips? Pick from authentic, immersive Epic Trips, compact and action-packed Mini Trips and sparkling, expansive Sailing Trips.
Cork Bar and Restaurant
This upscale restaurant and bar in the north end of Wilkes-Barre has a casual, bistro atmosphere and serves New American cuisine. The extensive dinner menu includes fresh salads, hand-cut steaks, and savory pastas. In addition to the dinner menu, the bar menu features gourmet burgers, seasonal flatbreads, and the much-loved martini list. Take a seat on the patio for a romantic, candlelit dinner, or head downstairs to the bar area for a few drinks instead. The food has won local awards, and the restaurant is located just minutes away from the public square.
Breaker Brewing Company
Breaker Brewing Company, 787 E Northampton St, Georgetown, PA, USA, +1 570 392 9078
El Ray Azteca
El Ray Azteca looks like an unassuming hole-in-the-wall restaurant, but it happens to house of the best Mexican food in the area according to locals. What started as a pizza shop quickly transformed into an authentic Mexican restaurant offering table-side guacamole service and excellent food. Try the Mayan Burrito, made with al pastor and homemade chorizo, fried onions, lettuce, tomato, avocado, rice, beans, and sour cream.
El Ray Azteca, 512 Blackman St, Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA, +1 570 829 4900
Circles on the Square
This take-out-only sandwich shop and novelty store located in the heart of downtown Wilkes-Barre has dominated the area’s lunch scene for 26 years. Despite its lack of seating, the restaurant is a hit with locals, and at lunchtime, you should expect a queue. If you’re new to the restaurant, you might not mind a few minutes to contemplate your order – the menu is massive and every sandwich sounds better than the last. Try any of the specialty sandwiches or set a new standard for your favorite classic. The chefs use Boar’s Head high-quality meats and fresh baked bread to make your sandwich the best it can be.
Café Toscana
The authentic Tuscan recipes at Café Toscana are family favorites in Wilkes-Barre. Specializing in the flavorful, delicate cuisine of Northern Italy, this restaurant is the perfect spot for anyone looking for a classy, atmospheric dinner with professional service. Try one of the homemade pastas such as the veal tortellacci served with meat sauce or the potato gnocchi in white wine and sage sauce with spinach and shrimp. Finish your meal with one of the restaurant’s fine homemade desserts, like chocolate cake with hazelnut mousse and vanilla ice cream.
Gerry’s Pizzeria
Gerry’s is the best local pizzeria to in which to try the area’s unique sweet pizza sauce. Although it is not the biggest name in the sweet sauce game, Gerry’s is an undiscovered gem that is guaranteed to be less busy than other pizzerias. Service is friendly and attentive, and the dining area is always spotless. Try the sweet sauce on thick or thin-crust pizza, or order a pizza with regular or white sauce.
Gerry’s Pizzeria, 496 Carey Ave, Wilkes-Barre, PA USA, +1 570 266 8741
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