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!

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

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.

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.

I really like the pizza but when they close at 8:30 and I'm calling at 8:15 to order a solid pie…read moreand chicken tenders and fries you would think they would pick up. I guess people don't like making money like they used to do. 8:30 closing is 8:30. Not anything before it.

In one word, horrible. Dough is underbaked, they cheap out…read moreon everything, not that they don't give enough because they do, the toppings themselves are poor quality. The cheese is gross, the sauce is also poor quality and has no flavor. We burned our frozen pizza so we ordered from here, after I had a few bites of this pizza I began to eat the burnt frozen pizza instead that's how bad it was.

Momento in East Stroudsburg was an unforgettable dining experience. The food was absolutely…read morestellar, a truly THREE Michelin-star-worthy, with every dish beautifully prepared, balanced, and full of flavor. We tried the wine-pairing menu, and by the third dish I was already completely satisfied, which says a lot about the quality and richness of the experience. The atmosphere was warm, elegant, and welcoming. Chef Nicola is amazing and personally greets patrons, which makes the entire evening feel special and intimate. The wine selection is incredible, with what feels like endless options, and the pairings were thoughtful and delicious. The waitstaff were also exceptional, very knowledgeable, attentive, and clearly passionate about the food and wine. They explained each dish and pairing with confidence and care, making the experience even better. Momento is truly a gem. From the chef to the service, the wine, the atmosphere, and the food, everything felt elevated and memorable. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a special dining experience. E

I made a reservation for 3 to sit outside. On arrival and seeing that tha patio overlooks a wall…read moreand a parking lot, we asked to be seated inside. The hostess and I guess manager informed us that they were completely booked and all the open tables were reservations. After leaving I looked at opentable only to see I could have booked any table inside for 3 people at any time within the following 2 hours. So they lied. Only reason to do that is that they didn't want kids inside (we have a tall 10yr old who looks 12) Why not just say so! This is the worst I have ever been treated by a restaurant!

Just went last night with a party of 12 people. Abby was our server and was phenomenal! So happy we…read morechose to go here for our last night of vaca with friends. Drinks and food were delicious. Service - amazing. Highly recommend! Moscato wine was perfect and get the calamari!

This place must throw away SO much food. Took an hour after ordering to get the food (and orders…read moreweren't even taken until we had been there 30 minutes) - even drinks took 45 minutes to show up after ordering. Kids got their food 30 minutes before the adults, so they were finished by the time the adults' food arrived. Inaccuracies, even after taking so long. Way too salty, some things pre-prepared/reheated (chicken parm especially egregious) but still arrived cold. "100 layer lasagna bolognese" was literally a generic mountain of basic salty meat sauce with a little linguine. It's garbage. They know it. They think that giving you a bucket of it will make up for it. It does not. At least it was hot, which is apparently a bar they typically are unable to reach. Waiter was MIA. Food service was wandering with dishes, unaware of what table they were going to. Especially frustrating when you've been waiting an hour for your order. Our large group was promised a full table in a room. They sat us at two awkward, separate tables in the middle of the restaurant. This is while we can clearly see multiple, empty rooms during our entire 2 1/2 hour time there. They claim the food is authentic Italian. It was so bad all around, that if I was Italian, I'd be offended. Overpriced slop.

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.

Food handmade pasta made by Nona absolutely delicious service 10/10 amazing ambience 100% recommendread more

Very good food! Exceptional find in the area. The handmade cocktails are very original and delish!…read moreTry sitting in the bank vault room for a special occasion. It seats about 6-8 people comfortably.

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