I love this place. It's a must if you are in Hawley PA Weekends need a reservation, place is packed. Great Food and service always.. I feel it's very reasonable priced. read more

A wonderful staff, very friendly. The early bird deals are great but you can get anything as well. The 18oz. Strip is great. The rack of lamb(9 chops!!!) Also great. The only reason this isn't a 5 is the salad wasn't up to par for a top restaurant. Iceburg only with a selection of peppers,onions,olives and cucumber to add. Also the crab stuffed mushrooms had very little crab. Couldn't taste any but the wife mentioned she expected more crab and the graciously took it off the bill. I thought the prices were fair. Will definitely go again and try some of the more Italian dishes. read more

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Good food,attentive staff. A little pricey. It is worth it for good food. Nice atmosphere. read more

Excellent, upscale dining with creative and delicious chef specialities that will not disappoint. Dining room is cozy, not super luxurious, but charming location in the Hotel Belvidere right in downtown. It was super crowded on a Thursday night in February, which is a good indication. I had ravioletti with shrimp & scallops that were fantastic. Special appetizers of buratta on crostini and fried mozzarella with asparagus were truly exceptional. read more

Very cool old hotel decor. Didn't have reservations but they sat us quickly for a party of 6. We all had stuffed artichoke and calamari for apps. Both were fantastic. Other meals ordered were chicken Marsala, penne ala vodka and veal saltimbucco. Seriously great meal. Thanks for the exclamation for my birthday read more

Easily the best service and food in the NEPA area. Portions are substantial and the care the staff puts forward is palpable. Will always recommend this amazing establishment to anyone visiting the area or anyone needing a dinner recommendation. read more

Great food and service friendly staff ambience beautiful place make reservations even during the week it gets crowded no disappointments. We will be back soon. Plenty of street parking and handicap accessible if you find yourself waiting for your table be sure to read the sign in book by the front desk goes back 100 +yrs read more

Used to think this was one of the best local restaurants around. Been there quite a few times. Service was very good as usual. Salad tasted like it was just dressed with vinegar - portions were generous but LOADED with salt. Really disappointing. read more

My husband and I joined a group of friends for a birthday celebration in February at the Ridge. It was a wonderful atmosphere - the food was absolutely delicious. We had some special birthday celebration food, sea food, steak, grilled asparagus. I loved the fried calamari, the salad, every dish was really good. Even my picky-eater husband complimented the food over and over. Probably the best steak I've ever had! We enjoyed wine, home made bread, and drinks. I loved how later in the evening, the owner's son gave us a wonderful 'oldies' concert. Singing Frank Sinatra and other great hits, the entire vibe was so relaxed and fun. We spent the night in the hotel and everything was really clean; we had coffee in the morning. Great evening all around, we hope to get back again! read more

Had dinner there last night with my husband and I can't say enough about the restaurant the mussels with white sauce was delicious the stuffed mushrooms outrageous and the steak and the veal special was outstanding. Our server Duffy was very attentive friendly and a pleasure. Joe Paul prepared our food to perfection it was truly a delightful experience it is now my favorite restaurant and I will definitely be back read more

I don't even know where to begin. My wife and I are in the area for a short stay to escape the busy, fast-tracked life. Finding places to dine are a dime a dozen where we live. But it all changed tonight here in Hawley, Pennsylvania. ''The Ridge'' takes you back in time with its aesthetics and home-like feel as soon as you walk in, and you're greeted by an incredible staff, making it feel like you are at the right spot. As we reviewed the menu, there were many options of Italian-style dishes, but my wife and I, with a little bit of help from our servers, we're able to choose meals that left us with jaw-dropping smiles and feeling good about what we were eating. The FOOD was Freaking delicious, and there are no other ways of saying it . Thank you to The Ridge for serving us dishes that we will talk about for days. read more

Really enjoyed our meal here. Reasonably priced and huge portions. Entrees came with a nice house salad and old school Italian food. Def make a reservation if you want to eat here. Extremely busy, but worth it. read more

I have been to a few work events here. Great food and great service! The menu has a lot of choices and everything is reasonably priced.

If they have 6 stars I'd give this place 6 stars. Authentic fresh homemade Italian food. The sangria was so delicious. The calamari appetizer was crunchy and well cooked, the balsamic hot pepper side dish was awesome. I had the zips de Pesci was soooo delicious. The Italian sauce reminds me of my Sicilian grandmas sauce. The service was by far the very best. The waitress and waitress were so attentive to our needs. We took half of our food home because the portions were huge. I'll be back the next time I visit my sister here in hawley. read more

Amazing dishes, cocktails and service above all. Our server Kara was truly exceptional! She was very personable and also knowledgeable about each and every dish. Food presentation is beautifully done and dishes are generously portioned. The Ridge is a gem! read more

We had a great experience at The Ridge! My husband and I were in town for one night, and someone who works at the local winery recommended The Ridge for dinner and I'm so glad he did! The restaurant was so charming (and the tables were spaced apart well for social distancing). The service and food was top notch. My husband ordered the Cowboy Ribeye special and said it was better then what he has gotten at steakhouses - he ate the whole thing! I wasn't as hungry so I got a salad and the pizza special and both were delicious. We will definitely come back next time we are in the area. read more

Absolutely awful food, and expierience. i dont know how this place got so many good ratings. i ordered take out at 4pm and was told to pick it up at 6pm...ok...then the woman who took my order asked if i wanted to leave a gratuity, which i did like an idiot. Who asks for a gratuity before the food is even served?! I should have known better but i gave her one, big mistake. So i get there at 6 and wait another 20 min for the order, i ordered chicken francahise which was just chicken swimming in a butter and broth sauce with over cooked pasta...not even a hint of lemon in the whole dish, mozz sticks were soggy, bread was some weird yellow shit with sesame seeds on it that tasted like a bulkie roll and the broccolli rabe had like 2 whole heads of garlic in it and was also swimming in water and oil, the salad was litterally 9 pieces of lettuce and a few under ripe cherry tomatos with a very vinegary dressing, i had a couple bites of the chicken and tossed the whole order out. Did i forget to mention that i they didnt include utensils with the order? The icing on the cake was that i was staying at a hotel and they didnt have utensils so i ate this soupy meal with my friggin hands. This place is tourist trap for people who dont know what italian food should taste like. Do yourself a favor and dont look for good italian food in this town. read more

The Ridge was excellent. Our waitress was Marissa and she was very attentive and gave an excellent description of the specials on menu. The dishes are authentic Italian and Sicilian, made with the freshest ingredients, great attention to flavor and textures. I suggest trying the sangria because it was very good. Every person at this family run business is attentive and they go out of their way to make your dining experience enjoyable. We met the chef Dave and they welcomed us like we were family. Beth the person who runs the Belvidere hotel gave us a tour of some of the rooms and we will definitely stay there next time were in town. read more

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Had to come to Hawley, PA for one of the best Italian meals outside of Italy we've ever had. We were in the Lake Wallenpaupack area for a couple days and reserved a table on a Wednesday night based on all the positive reviews. Our hotel front desk clerk was excited for us when she found out we had a reservation there.......We arrived early so had a drink at the bar while we waited for our table. Love the old style wooden bar. Bartender was very friendly and made a very good Manhattan. We were seated at a table in the bar area. The place was full - kind of surprising for a Wednesday night. We started with the garlic mushroom soup and a pear crostini. Both were outstanding. Our entrees were the Veal Marsala and Penne Broccoli Rabe & Sausage. Exceptional taste and Awesome portion size. Our server, Kearan, was friendly and extremely attentive. An overall outstanding meal and experience. Can't recommend enough. read more

Dine-in and COVID-19 curbside review My family have had many meals at the Ridge, and always leave full and happy. The cocktails are great and the service is extremely personable and attentive. I've enjoyed all the food I've tried, including but not limited to the hot antipasto, Caesar salad, chicken parm, veal sorrentino, and the pasta dishes. During the pandemic, we've picked up multiple times and will continue doing so. The chicken parm with vodka sauce has been our new favorite. Can't wait to return in person! read more

We travel up to Hemlock Farms to visit friends about 3 times a year. Each time we go we like to go to paves we've tried and like as well as follow recommendation. The Ridge was a recommendation and shot to the top of our favorite list to eat at. Not only did the food come our impecably prepared, it was served hot, at the right temperature but delicious. Let's go around the table. There were 2 zuppe de pesce, one order Salmon, Shrimp Scampi, 1 Pork Chop special and 3 Delmonico steaks. Everyone was extremely pleased with their meal (except the Scampi diner didnt LOVE the sauce). The restaurant remembered that we mentioned there was a birthday in our group and had a candle in her dessert. The Wait staff were attentive, friendly and as it turned out, from our neighborhood in NY. I can't wait to visit our friends again and enjoy dining at the Ridge in the Belvidere Hotel. read more

Great atmosphere for this historic place dating back to 1902 with 12 quaint rooms. Fine dining with outstanding service. The waitress sits down at your table and explains the specials. Lovely bar, relaxing and great for an intimate evening or special occasion read more

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We've been coming to the lake area for over 40 years and I have to say this is far and away the best food in the area. Everything is fresh and well prepared. The wait staff is truly professional and courteous. Been there twice in the last 2 weeks and will be back again read more

Eat place in a 29 mike range. All of you NYers should make it a point to eat here! The owners are doing a great job! read more

The Ridge - Decorated nicely for the holidays! - Italian Near Me - Hawley, Pennsylvania

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I give a Restaurant (3) Visits before I comment, unless I'm Very Satisfied.. I was "Very Satisfied" all (3) Visits.. What impressed me - as much as the food - was the Waite Staff all (3) times.. Most recent was Jordon, who obviously takes Pride in what he does and appears to enjoy doing it.. Back to the Food;... Everything is a "flavorful" surprise.... hence... I have never ordered chicken out... but this time I couldn't resist based on Jordon's presentation in describing the Specials.. It was Fantastic.. Good Portions always.. the Chicken Dish was light but filling.. Had the "Seafood Salad" as an Appetizer.. enough to share.. I had to think where I was... the Seafood was so Fresh.. I'm looking for an "excuse" to go Back.. Do Go... Bring a Friend .. you won't be disappointed Reservations Highly Recommended... P.S.... Check the Guest Book.. Judy Garland & May West Paid a Visit in the 1940's read more

The food is consistently excellent and the portions are huge! The staff is friendly, efficient and well versed on the menu offerings. Reservations are a must...everyone knows it's the best in the area! read more

My faves at The Ridge 1. The French Martini 2. The meatballs with ricotta 3. The stuffed mushroom special The antipasto plate is large. I think they've made me shrimp limoncello which is super. read more

I'm a local and drive by the place 5 days a week I heard from a friend to go. My Bride is a fabulous Italian cook so I tend to stay out of Italian restaurants afraid I will be disappointed. We showed up for the early bird special on Sunday 3 course meal for $20 or 4 course meal $25 the difference is for the extra $5 it includes the choice of a appetizer. We decide to do the 4 course, from the appetizer to the desert the food was perfect I thought I was in little Italy in NYC! The service was excellent and the food was perfect. I highly recommend also try to make a reservation first. read more

The Ridge - Liguine Mare Mondo - Italian Near Me - Hawley, Pennsylvania

Drove up from Milford. Took about 35 minutes. Best 35 minuets ever. By far the best Italian food since leaving NJ years ago. Hot appetizer was excellent. And the sauce was even better. Could not leave over the sauce. Had to get extra bread. Cesar salad was fresh, home made Ann wonderful. Main dish was VCP ( for non NY people, veal cutlet parmigiana). Fried to perfection, pasta was perfect and the tomato sauce was beyond belief. Ricotta cheese cake to die for. Both additional dinners loved there meals as well. Wait staff was excellent. Very knowledgeable about the differences of each dish. Be prepared for a wonderful experience. Make a reservation and enjoy. read more

Real elegant restaurant with thorough and attentive servers. The cuisine is amazing and bountiful. At their regular prices it's reasonable. If you come before 5:30 midweek where they have their "early-bird" specials, it's the bargain of the year. Appetizer, entree', salad, dessert and coffee, all absolutely delicious.....$25, are you kidding me? One caveat....if you're in a hurry, this may not be your type of place. The food is served at a pace where there's some time between courses. I started out a tad impatient, but, it seemed to turned out to be perfect. Can't wait to go back. read more

Chef /owner Dave has the magic touch. High quality and amazing flavours at this Italian bistro. From drinks to dessert this spot is top notch. Portion size is very big. We had the artichoke, soup and meatballs (the best!) For appetizer. Entrees were phenomenal. We had fish special, pasta mondo mar and fruita de mar. Make a reservation! read more

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Great dinner kudos to the chef and all the help that served dinner. The Ridge is definitely a keeper will be back.

Omg If You Are In The Area And Looking For Authentic Italian , Like Gravy That Mom Mom Would Make On Sunday , And The Desserts You Would Have On Thanksgiving Or Easter , This Is The Place For You . From The Design Of The Place , To The Amazing Staff And Lastly The Food , This Place Is Amazing . I Cannot Wait Until My Boyfriend And I Come Back Again For A Vacation To Eat There Again . Ps , If You Try This Place , Go There Hungry Because Their Portions Are Made To Fill read more

From NY. Been to the Ridge several times for the Early Bird menu. Food is great and so is the service.The last seating for the early bird was 5:45 for. Saturday night They have now changed it to 3pm THAT'S RIDICULOUS!! I guess I won't be going to the Ridge anymore read more

This place never disappoints! We are regulars but even if you aren't it doesn't matter! Staff is friendly, food is amazing and drinks hit the spot! Definitely make a reservation if you want to go otherwise you may not be able to get in! Love this place when I visit my parents! read more

Transplated New Yorker visiting fron Nevada and the food was good - really good. The hot antipasto is very good and a great way to try a variety of foods - service good - one of the best cappuccino i have ever had - better than many o have has in italy. if in area, the the Ridge read more

Great place. Early bird was delicious. Very good Italian food with warm atmosphere. Wait staff was attentive but reservation practices leave much to be desired. Made us come at 4 and restaurant was empty till 6 pm. Told us nothing was open. Uhoh their nose is growing. read more

The food is awesome, cannot rave enough about my linguine with shrimp and asparagus. So much more that that!! Did the takeout, and I had my food in 20 min, super friendly service at the window. Also had the linguine with white clams, my fiance was in Heaven!! Loved the salad and their dressing was delicious!! This is a must if you want a superb Italian dinner!! read more

Delicious food every single time. Favorite apps are the calamari and marinara, and the meatball with ricotta cheese. Dinner specials are always delightful, also chicken francese, ravioli, chicken Marsala - basically everything! And the staff treats you like family there is nothing better than that!! read more

I live in Long Island about 40 minutes away from Manhattan which is known for having incredible Italian food So when found myself in Hawley, PA I was nervous to about finding some good food. As soon as I smelled the food I knew this place meant business. I ordered the baked clams and meatball parm sandwich and both were AMAZING read more