We got to this little place a bit late(7:20pm) they close at 8pm. The waitress was super friendly…read moreand still was great to us, she let us know they were out of some stuff since it was late but we had 7 people and all ate like kings! The place has a a cool look like it's from back when we were kids, food was awesome and the music was great.

Large portions of food. Reasonably priced. Personal pizzas are fantastic! Ambiance is enjoyable.read more

By far the best restaurant we dined in during our Poconos vacation. Walking in, we quickly realized…read morewe were in a hot spot because the place was busy for a Tuesday night in September. Despite not having a reservation, we were able to be seated. But I do suggest planning ahead and reserving a table. Especially if you visit during high season. Anyhow, the service was excellent. Our server, Sam was extremely attentive. She explained the menu to you and shared some recommendations. We started out with a Caesar salad to share and knew right then that the servings would be ample! The kitchen was kind enough to split the salad for us between two plates and I'd have thought just half was shareable. But lucky us, plenty to indulge. We absolutely LOVED the dressing but found it a slight tad heavy handed. If we make it back, we'd definitely ask for dressing on the side. But nonetheless we appreciated the authentic Caesar dressing complete with anchovy paste. For entrees we had the penne vodka with sausage and shrimp 360. Both plates were big enough to feed an army and made for nice left overs. But make no mistake, both were delicious! Hit it out of the park, delicious! And beautiful al denté pasta. This meal really hit the spot. Even though we were completely stuffed, we managed to find room for homemade pumpkin cheesecake! I don't say this lightly, but it was hands down the best slice of cheesecake I've ever had. We couldn't stop raving about out it! This is a great restaurant to visit when visiting the Poconos. The setting was elegant in an understated way while being incredibly cozy! I think it would be great for larger groups but also intimate enough for couples.

Basso Cucina Italiana is an Italian restaurant and wine bar that opened in Cresco, Pennsylvania in…read moreJuly 2010. It was founded by members of the Pipolo family, including Bill Jr. and his wife Kim. The Pipolo family, including father Bill Sr. and mother Fabiana, had moved to the Poconos area from the Bronx, New York in 1984. Bill Sr. had a construction business which sons Bill Jr. and Peter worked in after graduating from high school. Bill Jr. first had some experience in the hospitality business when he owned the Calico Kitchen in Canadensis. When a location formerly home to Harrison's Tavern became available, the Pipolo family acquired it with the intention of turning it into an authentic Italian restaurant. The whole building was completely redesigned to resembled a trattoria in an Italian mountain village. Basso became a full Pipolo family endeavor. Even the grandchildren can be seen greeting guests and bussing tables from time to time. Bill Jr. and Peter later purchased the former Jagermeister German restaurant down the street and turned it into the PourHouse Neighborhood Bar & Grille after a renovation. My family and I visited Basso for dinner on a recent trip to the Poconos. We had previously visited the Pipolos' other restaurant, The PourHouse, and were excited to try their take on authentic Italian fare. The interior was nice and cozy. After looking over the menu, my wife and I decided to start out with some cocktails. I had the "Limoncello Spritzer" while she had the "Peach Berry Pink Sangria". Both were very refreshing! For our entrees, I had the "Pork Chop Di Parma" (juicy 12-oz. pork chop topped with prosciutto and red wine demi-glaze served over risotto), my wife had the "Cherry Red Shrimp" (sautéed shrimp with garlic, cherry tomatoes in a fresh basil butter sauce over linguine), our older son had "Tortelloni with a Pink Sauce", and our younger son had "Baked Ziti". Although the wait for the food was a little long, it was well worth it because everything was to die for! Our server was also very friendly and helpful. It's also worth noting that parking is very limited, so definitely try to stop in on the early side. We had an excellent experience at Basso and give them our seal of approval!

What can I say? It was fabulous in the 90's in Manhattan and now that our favorite restaurant moved…read moreto PA, it's even better!! All the same dishes and the same owner. You step in and the phone booth from west 4th is there. There is an upstairs. It is ByOb but the owner is getting his liquor license. It's right off the interstate, and it's close to the casino, Camelback Mountain, and great Wolf Lodge Absolutely highly recommend making the trip!

Came to this town for skiing and I was hungry so I decided to stop here…read more The soup was okay and the meatballs were okay. The service was not very impressive and maybe it is because I am from a big city. But from someone that has been all over the USA, I have received better service in smaller towns. The restaurant it is spacious and the ambiance lack the Italian vide.

Our family of 10 had pizza takeout the first night we arrived in the Poconos. Fast service,…read moreaffordable and delicious for our travel-fatigued bunch!

Had a craving for Italian, so picked this place after checking out the reviews. It didn't…read moredisappoint! We ordered a large meat lovers and chicken parm sub to share amongst 3 people. Lots of meat toppings and good crust; a little soggy in the middle of the pizza, so tough to eat a slice with your hands. The sub was good too, although could have used a little more sauce. Would return when in the area.

I love this place! Totally worth the price and very intimate atmosphere. The vodka tortellini is…read moregreat!!

Excellent Italian food ; servers are pleasant and friendly Outdoor dining is available. Recommend…read morethe specials

This place needs a thorough cleaning. The furniture and questionable decor is probably from the…read more1950s, We killed at least four houseflies crawling on the glass window beside our table. There was old food on the dirty carpet under our table. Salad from a bag, and soggy stuffed shells covered in jarred sauce convinced us to avoid trying to eat, Could not eat the "garlic bread" as it was leftover stale buns reheated and hard as a rock, We decided to leave without eating and asked for the bill, but the server said didn't need to pay.

Came because I heard good things about this place. Hubby and I got chicken parm which was ok…read more. sauce was just sauce no garlic or spices added or at least didn't taste like it had. I have to say the waitress was so kind and very attentive. She came and gave us refills and checked on us. We were last people to be served dinner that night. They close around 9 and we got a late start to having dinner. The salad was good.. it has a woodsy mountain vibe inside which I kinda liked.. it's a cute place. They do have a variety of things on menu and prices weren't bad we just weren't that impressed with what we had.

Ended up stopping in here on a business trip just by chance, given it's a little bit off the beaten…read morepath, but well worth it. The main guy Franco, was an excellent host and you can tell just by sitting there lots of regulars know him by name and he's extremely well-versed in options to suggest. As a result, I ended up getting the zuppa di mare and a Moscow mule, both of which were fantastic and will definitely be back!

My husband and I dine at Nonno's frequently and the food is fantastic…read more The service is top notch and very friendly. Enjoy Franco stopping by our table to check on everything.

We stopped in at Tony's for lunch and were definitely not disappointed. What a great little spot in…read morethe Poconos! The restaurant has a cozy cabin-style feel that fits the area perfectly. There's plenty of indoor seating, and on nicer days you can also enjoy the outdoor seating. We started with a side of meatballs that were served piping hot with a delicious sauce. Honestly, the picture doesn't do them justice. They were fantastic. The Italian sub was also excellent--everything tasted fresh and it was served on a perfectly soft Italian roll. We also ordered a personal pepperoni pizza with a thin crust, and it was just as delicious. Our server was wonderful. She kept stopping by to refill our drinks, asked where we were visiting from, and was incredibly friendly and welcoming the entire time. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal and felt very welcomed. We're so glad we stopped in! If you're in the area, I highly recommend giving Tony's a try!

On my visit to Camelback Mountain I had the urge for some food so I made my way over to Tony's on…read morethe mountain. I figured I'll see how the pizza is over here and I have to say as a true New Yorker this pizza did not disappoint. It was delicious. If you like good pizza, this is your spot on the mountain. Perfect sauce to cheese ratio, cooked perfectly. I grabbed a bottle of Coke too go along with it perfectly. My friend ordered a chicken Caesar salad and enjoyed it. Service was excellent. They were very accommodating. As far as ambience, it's a really cool cozy spot, the TV was on playing some cartoons. So no loud music blasting in your ear. And it was a great experience overall. Nothing super over the top and definitely not a dingy place. So if you're looking for a cool spot with delicious Italian cuisine at an affordable price.. this is your place! Alright now, have a great one yall! -Ray

I just made it to PA for skiing and I was hungry so I decided to look for a place to have dinner…read moreafter the flight and this place came up and had great reviews. The food is very delicious but the soup had no flavor. I asked for the pasta fagioli and it had no flavor so I sent it back. The stuffed mushroom and the caprese salad were delicious. The service was good and the restaurant is nice and very well distributed for space. The bar is spacious as well. I forgot to take a picture of the salad but it was delicious

We LOVE going to Volare. Cesar makes us feel right at home and the food and service are great…read more We tried the raw oysters for the first time; it's so hard to find great oysters on the half shell in our area, but these were delightful, plump and briny. We always get a beef carpaccio, another favorite which is not on many local menus. This time we tried entrees from the specials menu, mine was a garden chicken fish with a perfectly prepared chicken cutlet, lightly breaded and fried and pounded so thin it took up the whole plate! It was topped with a delicious light salad of arugula, radicchio, tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette.... I could eat this every single day. My husband had fresh catch of the day which was prepared in a yummy lemony-wine sauce with tomatoes and roasted vegetables. Can't wait to return.

Joe's Brick oven pizza was , hands down , one of the best pizzas we have ever had!!! We ordered a…read moreSiscilian pizza with 2 toppings. It was cooked perfectly with a great ratio of yummy sauce to cheese ! It was huge ( 16 pieces) and fed us for 3+ meals. The chicken parm sandwich was also delicious. It was real ( not breaded , pattied chicken ) with lots of cheese , sauce and toasted in the oven. Way to go Joe. ! We will be back. Meg

Excellent Pizza just like you get in NY. Great side dishes. Everything tastes great. Eat in or take…read moreout, plenty of parking.