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Kevin's
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(282)Owner Rob Friedman invites you to join us at Kevin’s for a casual, fun, and creative dining experience. The culinary team at Kevin’s headed by Chef Matt Gilbert offers a wide range of dishes including fresh seafood, handmade pasta, hand cut steaks, and so much more. Specialty cocktails are featured daily and are sure to be enjoyed! Most of our staff have been with us from when the restaurant opened, lead by General Manager, John Lahr, with many years experience in the industry and who also creates our famous table side Caesar Salad and Bananas Foster. Our family strives to make your dining experience the most memorable one, and we invite you to celebrate any occasion with us!Cafe Toscana
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(336)Please call us at 570-208-1252 if you would like to make a reservation for more than 4 people.
Bringing a taste of the Old World to downtown Wilkes-Barre, Cafe Toscana is located at One Public Square in downtown Wilkes-Barre.
Our recipes are tried and true family favorites that represent the best that Tuscany and the surrounding region has to offer.
Cafe Toscana’s Northern Italian cuisine is light and delicate and allows the individual flavors to come through. We feature an array of tried and true family favorites, including veal, pasta, risotto, fish, steak and seafood, with a variety of specials to keep the menu always fresh and exciting. There are also an abundant asortment of homemade desserts on the menu.
A new and greatly expanded wine list gives customers plenty of choices for every dish and every palette.
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- JJimVIPScranton / Poconos •6 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoGreat Irish pairing dinner.. super friendly service and the staff was outstandingMore infoBank + VinePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Wilkes-Barre•4.6
- AAntonyNew York City •6 reviews4.0Dined 3 days agoAlways great food and a good time when we go to Cork! Crab Cakes 10 outta 10!More infoCork Bar & RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Wilkes-Barre•4.6
- TTommyPhiladelphia County •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoAlways an awesome experience. The general manager, Mark, is great and takes care of his customers consistently. Whole dining experience is 10/10.More infoRuth's Chris Steak House - Mohegan Sun at Pocono DownsPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Wilkes-Barre•4.8
- SShaunaPhiladelphia County •1 review5.0Dined on Feb 22, 2025Great food, awesome atmosphere and great service.More infoThe Down PourPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Wilkes-Barre•4.6
- OTOpenTable DinerScranton / Poconos •1 review5.0Dined on Feb 14, 2025Always a pleasure, good food, good company. Excelent optionsMore infoCafe ToscanaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Wilkes-Barre•4.7
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International fine dining in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, is a culinary adventure. French bistros serve wine, cheese, grapes, and pate with freshly baked bread. Japanese restaurants dish up refreshing garden salads for lunch. Mandarin oranges, carrots, pineapple, and fresh coconut on a bed of lettuce with house ginger sesame dressing will revive your senses. Mexican and Italian entrees are colorful combinations of meats, vegetables, and sauces. Fine dining is offered as full service or buffet-style where you'll discover filet mignon, lobster, and scallops in a single entrée with a decadent dessert. For lunch, you can have a 4-ounce filet mignon sandwich with caramelized onions, lettuce, and tomato.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Wilkes-Barre is The Canning House
The restaurants with the best service in Wilkes-Barre are Spice Route, Breaker Brewing Company and Kevin's
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Wilkes-Barre are The Canning House, Spice Route and Breaker Brewing Company
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