We had the Arancini appetizer and then the house salads then on to our main dishes We had Ravioli with Sausage And the rack of Lamb I have to say it was all DELICIOUS the rack of lamb was top notch can compare to any high end steak house the atmosphere was very nice and our waitress was very attentive The bar was busy when we arrived and had a good atmosphere Will definitely be going back !! Pocono Joe read more

The best angel hair I've ever had. Everything is made to order so plan to be there awhile. We were there for 2 hours. We went on a Thursday night and they had live music. I don't know what they do in the winter, but we were there in the late summer and all seating was outside on a covered porch. There is a busy road adjacent, but beyond that is a beautiful view of the mountains and forest. Service was great. Not cheap, but worth the price. read more

We went to Macaluso's 2 years ago when we visited the Jim Thorpe area for my 50th and had an amazing dinner. This time we went when we celebrated our 19th wedding anniversary and our experience was even better. Excellent and friendly staff, the food was amazing and Macaluso's will always be a spot we go to when in the area. 5 stars all the way, cannot wait to come back. read more

Macaluso's Restaurant - I got the pork dinner with shrimp and it was friggin amazing. - Italian Near Me - Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania

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Tried to visit on Tuesday after Labor Day and the restaurant was closed even though Yelp and Google said it was open. The adjoining hotel also was closed read more

We haven't been here in two years so we thought we'd give it another try. It was Saturday night. Our reservation was at 6:15 and we seated on time outside per our request. The good... The calamari and mushroom soup appetizers were great as always, I ordered the Macaluso martini which was great again, my husband had a good old-fashioned, except they used the bright red cheap maraschino cherries instead of the higher end dark red ones that you would expect from a higher end restaurant. The not so good... Every dish like Veal Parmesan had veal crossed out on the menu and only left a choice of chicken. We typically prefer veal when we're out because we cook chicken at home all the time. So that limited, especially what my husband wanted. Then he asked for the breaded pork and was told they were out of that too. Then he ordered the House special stuffed chicken, which the chicken itself was very tasty but the linguine that came with it was so overcooked it was mushy. Pretty disappointing for an Italian restaurant. I ordered the chicken Macaluso and then was told that they were out of Angel hair pasta. I asked to have pappadele instead of linguine or rigatoni, cause I don't like either of those. They were able to give me the papadele which was cooked well. My food was good, but it was unusual. It came a large flat-ish bowl and it was submerged in a broth that didn't taste like a sauce that would go with pasta. It was very thin. Also, what is a little strange is we each got the house salad and only had three options of salad dressing and none of the options were Italian dressing in an Italian. The bread was very good however it was cold and it would've been better if it had been warm. When we were getting ready to leave, my husband asked if he could have a fresh serving of linguine that was not mushy for his leftovers. They were accommodating and brought us all our food to go. When we got home, he tried the pasta and it was yet again overcooked and mushy. Not sure how an Italian restaurant can get pasta wrong twice. Disappointing to have so many things not be available on the menu. Our waitress was nice and looked so embarrassed when she had to tell us for a fourth time that something was not available. Very strange to have a seating at 6:15 on a Saturday and to be out 4 to 5 different things. Going forward I think we will eat at the bar and just get appetizers and drinks cause that was the best part of the meal. read more

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The service was truly amazing, I had the kindest server, who was quick with water refills and well versed with the menu and specials. I love the more elevated vibe of the restaurant, which is rare for this area. We enjoyed the California blend red wine, Aperol spritz, and house salads, all great. The bread basket was a nice touch too. For dinner, I ordered the Shrimp Tatianna Pappardelle (pictured in a to go container), which I found upsettingly bland for a Cajun sauce. That said, my friend got the wild mushroom ravioli Macaluso and said it was really good. We ended with a fantastic desert, the peanut butter pie and chocolate love cake (both pictured). read more

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Nice place, but mixed reviews on the food. Two people had the Macaluso chicken and really liked it, I had the cheese ravioli with meatball and meh. The ravioli seemed frozen and was not the best quality. Nice staff, service was okay, a bit pricey but its a touristy location. read more

We haven't eaten here under the new ownership until tonight...what a disappointment. It appears that everything is frozen and reheated, then thrown together. Nothing seems made in house. Frozen calamari, frozen chicken for the chicken parm, and probably canned marinara sauce. It's definitely not fine dining. Also, the service was severely lacking. It was no surprise how many empty tables there were on a Saturday night. We should have gone to Dom-n-Ali's. read more

The food is always excellent, and the service warm and friendly. My favorites include their lamb chops (numerous and sumptuous) and filet mignon. read more

Another Pocono disappointment. This place I had such high hopes. The dinner "special" never made it out of the kitchen. 2 hours. When the waitress said she wouldn't blame us for walking out. WE Did. Don't waste your time and money. They ain't got their shit together. read more

This place is a gem. Love the decor, friendly, attentive service, and excellent food. Could say the decor is 70's throwback, but that's what I live about it. read more

The decor was nice . Wait staff was friendly and worked together to serve us . I had the calamari and rice ball as app so good . Love the red sauce . My wife had the halibut special . She claims it was the best tasting halibut she ever had . The wine price per bottle are extremely reasonable . Reasonably priced great food and good service . All I ever want when I go out to eat. I would go back read more

Some of the best Italian food that I have had. Waitstaff is friendly and attentive, the patio is very inviting and live music to boot!!! read more

Macaluso's Restaurant - Scallops, Shrimp and asparagus in a creamy cheese sauce over angel hair- SCRUMPTIOUS - Italian Near Me - Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania

We had my daughter's rehearsal dinner here. It was buffet style. The food was DELICIOUS!! Everyone in our party agreed. It was very affordable also. I, highly, recommend! The presentation was lovely. read more

Macaluso's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania

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Awrsome place Great food and drinks Super personnel Lorna great waitress Date night read more

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Went to dinner here last night and although the food was good they don't give you what they show on the menu! I ordered lamb chops as a special and was quoted $34. When I got the bill they charged $45! My wife ordered a special salad with shrimp-it came with one (1) shrimp for which we were charged $6! It was outrageous to be taken advantage of like that! It will be a long time, if ever, that we will return! read more

The food and service here are absolutely amazing. And the waitresses are super fun, friendly and fast, so is the kitchen staff. Free parking on the side. They have their own parking lot, you can eat outdoors on weekends not through the winter months, though. The bartenders are always friendly and willing to answer any questions or make any drink, the chefs do special orders and they come up with a majority of the menu. New features every single night. Amazing cocktail menu! read more

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I probably will never return because of their billing . They will not give separate checks which i have NEVER encounteted anywhere. We had to split the check equally even though imy bill was much more than my friends. This is totally unacceptable in this computer age. I complained and all they could say was, I'm sorry. NOT GOOD ENOUGH IN MY BOOK. read more

I clicked on 4 then gave them 5 - all because of Sheri outer server and the really nice lady at FOH! In town for the night to see Buckcherry at Penns Peak. Walked around Jim Thorpe downtown and what struck me was the lack of dining options. My beautiful wife (who's family comes from the other side of Maunch Chunk said "let's cruise up the road I think there's a place! Due to everybody's circumstance, it seems the restaurant had to pivot to an outdoor space; but it's a great space! The incredibly sweet lady asked if we had reservations, we said no; she said that's ok, I'll get you in! We spoke to her a couple times that night, what a nice lady. Anyways, our server Sheri (hope I spelled it right) came over and another incredibly nice person. You can tell a lot about how a restaurant is run by the demeanor of the staff and everybody is aces. we had: calamari appetizer, ahi tuna appetizer, artichoke and crab special and meatball and scamutz (look it up). Four stars for food, extra star for the ladies who took care of us!!! read more

Amazing food... i had the chefs seasonal special of Blue cheese stuffed fresh figs wrapped in Prosciutto Panko stuffed chicken ( sausage spinach). The other people in my party had Lemon artichoke chicken over cappillini Lobster special and fresh catch of the day special. The the drinks were great The service excellent I highly recommend Pricing is very fair for the quality of food! We also stayed at the cozy attached lodge.... Our view out of room 17 was breath taking... It was clean- 2 double beds with bathroom and closet.... No coffee pot so bring your ownwe did and sat out front enjoing watching the fog rise out of the Lehigh Valley Gorge We will be back.!!!!! read more

Macaluso's Restaurant - Outside dinning - Italian Near Me - Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania

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Tonight our server was Jenn, and she was as absolutely fabulous. Perfectly on point with our drink orders, and suggestions from this evening's specials. Our appetizer was Ahi Tuna, with Ginger, Wasabi, and a Cajun Butter. Preparation and presentation were on the mark!! Entrees were delicious and served in a timely fashion. We dined in the outdoor area, which was perfectly heated, with some nice tunes, making the atmosphere very relaxing. We highly recommend this establishment, and can assure you won't be disappointed!! read more

Atmosphere is good in the covered portion outside. Salmon was good and chicken parm was ok. The burger is not great. Service was good and there was live music which was a plus. Would return. read more

Fabulous food and an awesome server, Gina! Quiet and inviting! Love love love!

Visiting from Philadelphia, We had dinner at Macaluso's , Saturday, 4/15/23. The food and service were both excellent. The French Onion Soup was hot and delicious. Portions were large enough to share... salad, pasta were great Highly recommend the Veal Saltimboca! Prices were reasonable. A very good restaurant!! read more

We had a reservation for Mother's Day. It is very nice inside. Service was very slow, we were there for over 2 hours even though it wasn't busy when we first arrived. The food was just okay for the price. We got the Arancini, Chicken Macaluso, Eggplant Stack, Seafood Pasta, and Salmon. The Arancini and eggplant were cold in the center, the eggplant had way too much spinach in my opinion, and the chicken had a LOT of butter or oil. read more

Went for Mothers Day. We were seated in the back by 2 large tables filled with large families with children. So noisy we could not hear our party of 4 talk. I asked to be moved. As there were plenty of smaller tables closer to the entrance. The Waitress-an older women with black hair refused. She said she needed the other tables. We put up with the noise- the people quieted down when they got their food. I have not been hear since the new owners took over. I enjoyed the Strawberry salad very large. I wanted eggplant Parmasian without angel hair but ravioli which I did get- It was good but I paid extra to have to have the Ravioli. My husband got salmon and a small,small side. It was actually sad. Very disappointed. He actually ate some of my Ravioli it was so skimpy. Daughter and friend got chicken and seemed to be happy but the portions were small. We did get desert, I took Chocolate cake- It was terrible- It tasted like someone make it homemade and used tasteless icing. I was expected a deep rich chocolate cake- not good. The Bread I know is from Padora's Italian Bakery in Tamaqua. It was okay but I would have preferred warm bread and a larger amount. I believe Macaluso's the original owners gave a small loaf that was warm. Our bill was $250 for 4 people. It is very expensive for the area. We will not go back as I was turned off by not being able to move my seat. When we left there were plenty of seats open in the front so we could have been moved. Hubby and I agreed it was not our cup of Tea. read more

Excellent food and friendly staff. Hidden gem for tourists, but well known by the locals. It's nice for a romantic dinner or with a group of friends. read more

This was another local restaurant suggested by the friendly staff at the information center in Jim Thorpe. We went for dinner on our recent trip. The restaurant was quiet with low light...very relaxing...my husband loves long hot peppers and ordered those as an appetizer. The grilled peppers came with small chunks of fresh parmesan and two pieces of grilled italian bread. He said they were fabulous! We each had a chicken dish; I had the Chicken Macaluso and he had the grilled Chicken Milano. There were two options for each entree, a small plate and the regular size plate. We ordered small plates which offered a generous helping of each dish; so generous that we had leftovers for dinner the next night! Shout out to Jen! Would highly suggest this business in a trip to Jim Thorpe. read more

Preface this by saying I have eaten at Macaluso's (the original Macaluso's) so many times I lost count, eat in and take out, consistently good. It is Macaluso's "by name only now". The food and service has fallen off to a level that it's hard to believe. I hesitate including service in this as there are many good, hard working people there, doing their best to make the experience pleasurable. I had recently eaten there twice in one week, Mothers Day (my Moms choice) and the following Friday. The meal on Mother's Day was "meh' but my mother was happy and that's all that mattered. Friday was shameful. I ordered 3 items to go, only 2 came in the bag, which I realized after I drove 15 minutes home. What I did get was pathetic. The salad was literally nothing but lettuce. It is obvious that the current ownership is content with being a tourist (trap)restaurant, once and done. Gone are the days when it would be a packed house of patrons who came to enjoy the amazing food. Local or tourist, this one is a hard PASS! P.S. it is extremely over priced. read more

We came to Jim Thorpe having already heard about this restaurant and knew it was a must try. Our experience though turned out poorly by many factors: 1. Appetizer was served with such delay. They then said their fryer had shut off and that they will be serving us shortly. 2.as an apology, only my wife was asked if she wanted a drink and I was completely ignored - not even looked at. 3. The entree - spaghetti and meatballs was served with the marinara sauce tasting like it's out of a can and not homemade. 4. Billing - again - had the waitress ignoring me to a very noticing extent. I'd like to speak about this with the management team. read more

This was has great food and awesome drinks. Menu had a variety of dishes. The staff are friendly and are tentative. They offer smaller portions which is great. The desserts, which we had crème burlee was yummy. read more

Great patio area, comfortable seating. A bit loud next to highway. Food tasted as good as it looks! Wait staff did the best they could to keep up, but only 2 waitresses for about 12 tables. Would recommend and will go back! read more

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We had a party and ordered food from Macaluso's, I have to say we were VERY disappointed. The order was wrong, ordered penne ala vodka got rigatoni with sauce, ordered lemon chicken, got chicken Macaluso-the chicken looked like it was the processed stuff from a bag. When the new owner was contacted he did not seem to care and was argumentative and said the order was correct. I would not order for a party again. read more

Excellent food, large portions, great wine, great service. We found this little restaurant very appealing.The food was great the service was excellent. We had a very friendly waitress who took the time to tell us about the specials and what she thought was good. All in all a great place to eat. read more

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Food is good; music is not. Do not eat here if there is live music. Too loud. Also, the music is not very good.

Excellent Italian food, nice decor and exceptional waitress, overall a great dining experience. I had cheese ravioli and meatballs and my husband had chicken macaluso. Huge portions and delicious. Highly recommended read more

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Terrible service. Reservations mean nothing. Unprofessional staff. Disrespectful hostess. Outdoor dining only (with gas fumes and noisy motorcycles). read more

Best fine dining in the area. Homemade portabella and French onion soups, sauces and salad dressings. Excellent pasta recipes, scrumptious pork tenderloin and steaks. Never disappointed! read more

This place was terrific! I ordered their coconut white russian and it was delicious. I do not think much alcohol was in it so it was a bit high priced but absolutely delicious. My husband's drink was also made perfectly, he had a whiskey and ginger ale. I ordered the mushroom soup which was to die for and for my main dish I got the special which was crab au gratin... AMAZING! I would definitely visit this place again. Our service was also terrific. read more

This is for the hotel portion, as it doesnt have its own. Booked a double room- 2 beds. We were given 2nd floor room 19. A very oddly laid out room- with ONE full sized bed. Bathroom is as soon as you open outside door. Right in the middle of room. Bedroom where full sized bed is located is super super tiny. Literally about a foot space on each side of the bed. Then theres a little side room with just a refrigerator on the floor. Nothing else. Rooms are kind of damp and musty with painted wood panel walls reminiscent of old shore houses. Right outside the bedroom window was a giant oil tank (built into hill so grass right out the bedroom, even thoigh its second floor) Definitely very old and can use some serious updating. Looks like the put all their money and time into the restaurant and none into the hotel. Air conditioning unit didnt work and kept turning on and off all night...not too great for late june. Location to what i needed was pretty good. That was the redeeming factor. read more

Macaluso's Restaurant - Side room - Italian Near Me - Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania