I was visiting from Brooklyn to see my family in the area. My friend, who's a local, told me about…read morea place that makes their own pasta and how they have a great lunch. Ok I'm in, I'm Italian, homemade pasta is right up my alley. We sat down, friendly staff (young and distant), but an extremely strange setting. It was like walking into a Wayfair showroom with a pasta kitchen. The branding was a bit horrid in my opinion, but I work in that industry, so I couldn't get over the esthetic before I even got to the food. The TV "paintings" with random art were the "highlight" truly... I'm being too kind. The wedding table numbers, really were killing me in the worst way. This place was like a mishmash of identities with no real clarity of execution or strategy on how to accomplish what they're trying to be. A crash landing of ideas with no real destination. Now the food and drink! The plates were the size of a small luggage! For starters, the "fresh" bread they offered with a rancid tasting olive oil and the tiniest drop of balsamic vinegar was appalling. The calamari was decent at best... it tasted factory made, the coating was thick and it came with the tiniest portions of sauce. I want my calamari, piping hot, with a really thin coating and a ton of sauce, that's just me. The chicken cutlet was a flavorless flour-dredged slab of meat. Barely pounded out and coated in a thin breading, with no seasoning, and it was crazy big! The Gnocchi four cheese was like eating dough turds in glue. The texture was not good at all, and reminded me of undercooked packaged pasta, and weirdly overcooked all the same time... like the water wasn't boiling and they added the pasta in while it was cold. Gnocchi should be pillowy soft and should literally fall apart in the mouth and the cheese sauce should not be like hair gel stuck to the food. It's Italian food, it's supposed to be herbaceous and well seasoned, this was food for non-Italians, who think they could like Italian food if it was just a little more bland and assimilated... without all the immigrant culture, ya know?! The best portion of the dish was the non-alcoholic drink, which is saying a lot. I genuinely hate to leave a terrible impression, but I really hated this meal, and I'm shocked by the reviews. It would seem a lot of people are here for the big portions and cheap food. Not a quality food experience. Everyone's got their own taste!

Picciocchi's is a wonderful addition to downtown. My family has enjoyed their previous location,…read moreand when I moved here in the summer I was excited to see what they had to offer. I have been here three times now, each experience better than the last, which is hard to beat. Very good food, great service, a solid selection of cocktails and nonalcoholic offerings. I have had the ravioli in the signature walnut cream sauce.. delicious, rich. I've also enjoyed seafood, steak, and a bit of my husband's gluten free pasta, which was fabulous as well. The ambiance is very nice, I love that they have a space for coats, and sometimes live music. It can get a bit loud in there, not a lot of material to absorb the sound, but to me this is not a big deal as I am often engaged in conversation anyway, just a little detail to add. I enjoy our time here, and always look forward to the next. Thank you!

In town for a sporting event, wandered in on Sunday afternoon. What fabulous food and attentive…read moreservice. Eggplant parmigiana was superb, one of the best I have ever had. Remember parking lot is in the rear, down a little alleyway. Lovely dining room. Worth a detour if you are anywhere near this restaurant.

Stunning Restaurant. The Service is so attentive. So many great Italian dish options to choose from.read more

Absolutely 100% without a doubt GO EAT HERE!!!! Breakfast is…read moreamazing. Pizza is amazing Entrees are amazing. Family business that treats their customers like family.

What an unassuming little gem! The food was next level delicious and the service was top notch…read more Local and family owner. Definitely will be back

Finally made it to Sambuca, Thursday night and, wow. Impressed! Would've gave 5 stars if they just…read morewent with some rustic Italian bread and oil and herbs. Service was decent, Paul at the piano was amazing, and the beef braised raviolis are the best I've had. From the outside looked so small, but entering was so nice and quaint.

Last night we had the absolute joy of celebrating my mom's birthday at Sambuca, and from the moment…read morewe walked through the doors, the experience was nothing short of incredible. We were immediately greeted with warmth and genuine kindness that set the tone for the entire evening. The ambiance alone is stunning--inviting, lively, and full of energy. The staff was truly exceptional. Our waitress, Melissa, went above and beyond in every possible way. She was not only incredibly kind and attentive, but she made us feel completely comfortable and cared for all night long. On top of that, Michelle and Diaz were just as amazing--checking in on us before we even had a chance to ask for anything. The level of teamwork and attentiveness was outstanding. Despite the restaurant being packed, we never waited for a thing. We honestly felt like VIPs--like we were the only table in the room. That kind of service is rare and so appreciated. And the cherry on top? We had the best seat in the house, right next to the piano player, Paul--and wow, can that man play! He absolutely lit up the room, graciously took a request from my dad, and even played Happy Birthday for my mom. It was such a special, unforgettable moment. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to Sambuca, Melissa, Michelle, Diaz, and Paul for creating such a magical night. This was an experience we'll never forget, and we cannot wait to come back again!

Still and always, too amazing for words!!!…read more Then he has updated a bit through the seven years since we've been here last, but the food is still the most fresh and amazing. You can find anywhere!

Cute little spot with great fire grilled pizza, salads and apps…read more Went with daughter and grand daughter before a show at Scranton Cultural Center. Ended up walking there (only 2 blocks same street). Would definitely go back if in the area! Recommend reservations especially on a show day/weekend.

Welcoming, attentive, kind staff. The food was delicious…read more Our chicken dish was crispy and tender. . The eggplant appetizer was out of the world delicious. The other appetizer the stuffed long hot peppers were a special and such a pleasant tasty beginning. The restaurant is very clean and charming. Thank you for a wonderful experience and delicious food

So many wonderful things to say about this restaurant. Super cozy and welcoming environment. The…read morefood was absolutely delicious, and I love when pasta is piping hot. The owners are legit the sweetest people - there was an older table sitting next to us and the owner actually helped walk the gentleman to his car - amazing! Highly, highly recommend checking this place out.

I was pleasantly surprised by how flavorful their dishes were. Also, the servers were nice and…read morehelpful.

When out of town for work, I stopped into this restaurant. When I arrived I parked in their parking…read morelot nearby. I walked in and was greeted by the hostess. The restaurant was pretty nice and I decided to sit at the inside bar. Liz and another young lady were my bartenders. I started with the pinot nior amd it was tasty. For my meal, I got the cavatelli con gamberi, which was jumbo shrimp, and switched the cavatelli for pappardelle. It came out after about 20 minutes. When I dug in, the food was good! I added a little salt and hot pepper flakes. The bill wasn't too bad. All in all I had a good experience.

Delicious dinner as always! The chicken parm was sooo tasty!!! Yummy soup and nice fresh salad. I…read morealways look forward to Sacco's when I'm visiting from CA. And, their service is excellent!

Garlic Parm Truffle fries is a must do...how come all restaurants don't make this?! Delicious…read morefries with lots of Garlic, I stayed away from fries usually, but this is a must taste. Original authentic Italian food. I approve of this sauce. Excellent food.

Dear Gabe and Atera 519 Management Team, I am writing to…read moresincerely thank you and your team for the exceptional support and service provided during our recent visits. The professionalism and dedication of your staff are greatly appreciated, and I truly value the effort everyone puts into ensuring a fantastic experience. I would like to specifically commend Crystal (server), as well as Erica and Kaitlyn (bartenders). Additionally, the entire lounge area team--including Thommy, Lisa, Sarah, Karla, and Alexia--delivered outstanding service. My friends and I frequent many establishments across various states, and I can confidently say that Atera 519 ranks at the top of our list. We sincerely appreciate the hard work your staff puts in to make our time with you wonderful. Thank you once again for your excellent service. Best regards, Det. Sergeant Michael Taback TPPD (Retired)

Place is crazy overpriced for mediocre food. We were the only table in for brunch and it took an…read morehour to receive the food. Crème brule French toast is a pile of mushy sweet mess. The omelet is fine nothing special for 23 dollars. Music is blasting for breakfast.

This place is so flattering with its beautiful atmosphere and lovely attentive staff. We came here…read morenot expecting a table but just to have a few drinks at the bar. Julian and the bar manager I believe his name was Kieth (sorry if Im wrong) were so attentive prompt and respectful. It was truly a lovely experience when we received a few appetizers compliments of the chef. We fell in love and I booked a table for My upcoming birthday!

First the good: the food is amazing! Handmade pastas are out of this world. Entrees top notch…read more Desserts are on point. That olive cake is to die for. The bad: this point has to do with their automatic gratuity system. Nothing to do with the kitchen. I am not sure if anything over a party of 4 gets automatic tip, but it falls apart here: the bottle list. We ordered a bottle of wine. $115. Total cost with tax and gratuity is $143. That's $27 over the cost of the actual bottle. Or a 20% tip roughly. And they probably calculated the tip post tax. Had I known that I would not have ordered a bottle. Now for the arguments of "serving a bottle involves some labor that should be compensated ". Let's do the math. The cheapest bottle they have is 60$. If you were to charge gratuity and tax on this bottle it would be $76.20. That's only $16.30. Not a bad price right? Given the service of opening said bottle and pouring it. BUT... The most expensive bottle they have is $360. If you order that bottle, you will be paying an extra $97.20. That is a huge markup. And if I'm missing something, tell me how the service on a $360 bottle is different than the service on a $60 bottle. Does the server come out with a little song and dance for the more expensive one justifying an additional $97.20 on a $360 bottle of wine? Do you realize how absurd this is? My guess is that the owners don't realize the point I'm trying to make- to give them the benefit of the doubt. That is the best situation. The worst is if the owners know this, and are fleecing the customers. I'd like to believe this is not the case. To sum up: go for the food. Order wine by the glass. DO NOT order bottle service. You will be in for a nasty surprise. The average markup for A bottle of wine is 3x the amount in a restaurant. Retail my bottle was $45. I know this. And if it's $115, that's fair. After all the restaurant makes more money on liquor sales than food. I'm okay with that. But what I find reprehensible is that they charge a service fee on top of that. Which by my calculation is 20%. Therein lies the fallacy. The same 20% charge is applied to the cheapest to most expensive bottle. The effort made to open and serve said bottles are exactly the same! They don't disclose this practice to the patrons. I've run this by multiple people I know. They all say this practice is shady as hell. Enough said, go for the food. Don't get a bottle of wine.