Mamma Marias

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!

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.

The bar area

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Veal sorrentina

Roberto's Pizza and Restaurant

3.8(86 reviews)

3.1 mi

Good local pizza spot…read more The food was fresh and the staff is very friendly. Try the garlic knots, they hit the spot.

They were open later than the other places, near the resort, and wallet friendly. Service was…read moregreat, food was ok. Do not bring your water bottle inside, you must order a beverage there if you are thirsty. Kids loved the lasagna and split it. The portions are substantial. Chicken parm over pasta was huge. If you want to spend less money I recommend getting a sub. The eggplant parm sub was only $10 and huge.

Eggplant parm

Medium pepperoni and sausage pizza

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Medium white pizza

AJ's Pizza and Parm House

4.1(53 reviews)

3.2 mi

My family stayed at a local resort and wanted to try some local cuisine outside of the resort. AJ's…read morePizza and Parm House's plain cheese pizza did not disappoint. Everyone loved the NY-style pie with an ideal crust, sauce, and cheese ratio. We ordered two large pies over the phone for take away for two adults and four kids. The phone representative was courteous and efficient taking and processing my phone order. Pies were ready by the time promised and were still piping hot by the time I returned to the hotel room. Only two slices were left over by the end of dinner. We did not try any other items on the menu. This restaurant is a great alternative to the more expensive resort pizza if you don't mind leaving the campus for a local bite.

Pizza has been disappointing recently. The crust has still Been nice and crispy but the cheese…read moretastes like a cheaper version of mozzarella and the slice had a scant amount of sauce and cheese. Time to look for a new pizza place.

Meatball Parmesan - $16

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2 orders of fried mushrooms - $6.99 each - $14 total for what's pictured

Bistecca by Il Mulino

3.6(160 reviews)

3.7 mi

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Stopped by the Mount Airy resort for the first time and had a business at Bistecca. The staff got…read moreus a table at the last minute and were friendly. The food the group ordered was tasty, and it was a nice sit-down dinner spot for work and, I'm sure, other events like anniversaries, birthdays, etc.

Ambiance was Awesome , Eric's ( waiter ) Service was Fantastic…read more I had the Chicken cutlet Parmesan. Do not get this... the chicken was not fresh. It tasted like it was sitting in the fridge for a day or two. It was not juicy the way it should be. The breading was almost non existent. I also had the clams as an appetizer. It was very bland. It was like they opened the little neck clam and put bread crumbs on top and baked it. For an Italian place , Get the Steak !

Meatballs - Needs More Seasoning

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We always enjoy our food and drinks . Tiffany is the best . very attentive and help-ful friendly 5…read morestar for sure.

Dive bar vibes, pool table, some games. Local spot. I did not have any idea how good everything…read morethat we ordered would be. Hot, fresh, full portions at a value of a price. Drinks were great. Delaney was an awesome server and recommended great drinks. Onion rings were huge. Absolutely awesome and took me by surprise.

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The Vintage Tavern

4.4(34 reviews)

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service was phenomenal, all the food was delicious. the…read morewings were on point. they make their own dill and ranch sauce

Don't use Door Dash for this place - I did a double dash and only received my Wawa order, my $46…read moreorder from here never came. DoorDash refused to refund because the dasher picked it up and photographed the Wawa delivery - I called and spoke to Gabby and told her what happened- she claimed to have refunded my order - I have yet to see that go through - I believe she may have refunded DoorDash which is now 2x DoorDash ripped off - not happy and won't be revisiting this establishment because of the lack of follow through

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Sortino's Italian Kitchen

3.1(235 reviews)

3.6 mi

This place located inside Kalahari Resort surprised me! First the place is huge, they have a big…read morebar on one side a huge dining room on the other side, open kitchen. Don't get scared by the wax statue as you walk in like I did! When you see a place like this in a resort you don't think it's going to be much.. but it actually was really good. The hundred layer lasagna was piping hot and super tasty. The fettuccine Bolognese was loaded with meat and the fettuccine was cooked perfectly. Penne pasta, the salads, the appetizers of calamari and burrata and the Italian wedding soup all delicious. Be careful of the meatballs not sure if they just didn't mix it well or if it's supposed to have hot pepper flake in it to give it a little kick.. but I've been into a chunk of meatball that had so much hot pepper in it I couldn't eat it. The pieces that didn't have all that hot pepper we're very good! Their drinks were delicious, old fashioned and other things.. expensive but delicious. The free bread that you get was very good as well with the oil and parmesan to dip it in. Service was very good.

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.

Eggplant parm

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Meatballs appetizer

Basso

3.6(10 reviews)

5.0 mi

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

Veal Saltimboca!!!!

Eggplant and scallop appetizer

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Veal Saltondano with risotto

Bella Villa Pizza & Restaurant

3.2(42 reviews)

1.6 mi

The people who work there and the owner are great great people! The food had been great every time…read moreI've ordered! Eggplant rollatini yum!!!! They were also super amazing when I had an issue with a delivery service called Slice. Cute Lil corner place:) Smart to order directly through them and NOT a service..... I will be a loyal customer Great food and people!!!

ordered take out. soooo friendly!!! This is. a great…read moreneighborhood spot- please support all local businesses!!

Great pizza nice people great deal

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Primo's Pizzeria & Restaurant

4.0(1 review)

5.2 mi

Pizzeria with a Mexican food menu. Very friendly staff. Everything is delicious, especially the…read moresubs on homemade bread. The burritos are HUGE! Only place I've found that delivers to Lake Naomi! You need to try this place the food speaks for itself!

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Ang K.

3 years ago

Long story short, this particular pizzeria owes me a pie. I finally called them to make me that pie and wanted to be delivered to Tennersville Police Department. Since they do not deliver I had made arrangements for my friend Lobster to pick it up. He unfortunately failed me, and in return, I had called Tennersville police dept to arrange the pick up but was told by the secretary that she will not be able to have her officers to pick up that pie. So then I called my very own 940 Police Department and they picked it up (hopefully)... TBA! A day later I had called pizzeria to confirm if everything went smooth, in return, they blocked my number. Therefore I cannot get in contact with them. So this morning I called Mount regional police department and expecting a call from them at 3 PM to find out if they got the pie. I had also contacted the owner of pizzeria by text message and I do not have a reply to which made me believe I was blocked by her as well. Anyways, I tried to get in touch with Mama Maria via fb but could not find them, therefore, it left me no choice but to do a yelp review in hopes this restaurant will see this and get back to me to let me know if all went smooth with a pickup. Angelina aka Grubhub delivery girl. read more

Michelle D.

13 years ago

We have also had bad service, they have seated us 2x and forgot us, and sometimes dont greet you when you come in so you are just standing there looking at them; however, the food is very good! The Pizza is like an 7-8, but the salads are awesome and huge and dinners and garlic knots are 10s! Im getting Chef salad there tonight!!! Also very clean since our area has the dirtiest Pizza places Ive ever seen this is mega important! :) read more

Keysi N.

12 years ago

horrible! horrible! horrible!! very undercooked soggy pizza dont be fooled by the other comments they obvi have messed up taste buds ! just nasty pizza! now to the service : worst service ever these people do not know how to smile just rude and they have no manners at all warning! if your black stay away you have a high chance of them unleashing pitbulls on you ... read more

Lindsay G.

4 years ago

Had a great experience yet again Mama Maria's you've done it again! Took the family out and my father in law loved the shrimp scampi and the pizza was fantastic! Greta selection of cold beverages and they have some amazing Italian desserts!! If your in the area head on over you won't be disappointed read more

Lance S.

5 years ago

Amazing neighborhood pizza. Simple, fresh, and downright delicious. Let your imagination be free with any number of awesome pizza combinations. Price isn't anywhere close to Domino's or Pizza Hut. . . But the quality is well worth it. read more

Terry L.

10 years ago

An AWESOME place.Our waitress Roxy was the best.Selection was great and the food was :TOP NOTCH.The people there know what they are doing.Do yourself a favor and try this little gem. read more

Desirae J.

14 years ago

Great food and wonderful people. We just moved to the area in March and this is our #1 spot for take out or dine in.

Tania A.

145

8 years ago

Amazing food!!!! Little cute ma and pa's Italian dining! . Service was quick . Our waitress was great

John P.

4 years ago

The pizza is not good and they I use stale mozzarella!. I wouldn't recommend them at all!

Russell S.

10 years ago

Good food... Dont order the vodka sauce... It tastes fine, but it's no vodka sauce. read more

Abraham R.

10 years ago

they used to be good...what happen i think he got cheap with the ingredients

Jean J.

13 years ago

they used to be good when the kid did the pizza...now the old dude sucks

Black M.

14 years ago

best pizza ever. helped out a poor black man in his time of need.

Emma S.

8 years ago

the pizza could taste a bit less oily

Mamma Marias - pizza - Updated October 2026

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