This is old school style .. think 1950s, with dark, rich wallpaper & rugs, where you sit and enjoy slow-paced, fine dining. The food was exceptional - I finally found a restaurant with an actual chef who knows what they are doing. We split the scallops with key lime, three to a plate and massive. He had the crab cakes: Maryland style; lump crab bound with just enough breadcrumb to hold together. Lemon beurre blanc was perfect. I had veal marsala: delicious and tender. The only demerit was the vegetables were undercooked, but not by much. Will go again when it's in-season to see what's changed (and when it's actually lake weather). read more

Just amazing. Summer so we ate out on the deck. Staff turned on the warmers and the sunset was gorgeous. Everything from appetizer, said, soup, meat, pasta, dessert was like the best I've ever had if that thing. The staff is great. Don't be in a hurry they won't rush you it's a family operation. Very laid back. Chef comes out to greet everyone. We can't wait to go back. read more

Incredible from start to finish! The staff were welcoming, the dishes exquisite, and the atmosphere delightful. Every bite felt special. Easily one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. read more

The greatest place to ever exist. To know it is to love it and to not have been here is a must. From the ambiance to the menu/food to the staff to the company all around incredible. I look forward to coming here every summer, truly truly amazing read more

Oliveri's Crystal Lake Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Carbondale, Pennsylvania

Most special place ever! Great food, wonderful views, personalized service...we have been coming for over 25 years and look forward to our visits immensely. Wonderful place to celebrate special occasions with people you love... you will never feel rushed to finish your meal to turn over a table. They have incredible focus on the whole experience! read more

Our first time here. Beautiful restaurant, great lake views from most seats, excellent waitstaff, amazing food. Love love love this place! We had seared scallops (best ever!), homemade ravioli in sausage gravy and chicken fracaise. Delicious, we will be back. Well, worth the price! read more

Oliveri's Crystal Lake Restaurant - Seared scallops we started eating lol - Italian Near Me - Carbondale, Pennsylvania

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A great find. Skiing at elk so we stayed overnight at the motel across the street. The food was perfect. Nice liquor and wine selection. Attentive service. A little dated in some of the interior touches, but in my opinion, lends to the charm. The motel could use just a little more attention but I would stay there again. Family owned and operated for three generations. I will always support that over a chain experience. read more

The view in the summer out by the lake would be worth it even if the food was not good, but the food is always good. This is a place to relax and savor a drink (or three), the meal, the view, and your dining companions. Hopefully you like your dining companions. If so, it likely will be an excellent evening. I have always experienced excellent service. The wait staff is attentive and friendly but not overbearing. They also have good knowledge of the menu and can be very helpful in making decisions. I do recommend making a reservation, especially for a perfect summer day. read more

Oliveri's Crystal Lake Restaurant - a view of the lake - Italian Near Me - Carbondale, Pennsylvania

Was looking for something different in the Scranton area. Saw good reviews and decided to give it a try. It's winter so we ate inside the hotel restaurant. First impression walking in the place was a very strong moldy wet carpet type smell that carried through the restaurant. Had to walk through the entire place to find someone to sit us. They were understaffed on the floor. We were seated and the smell went away or we just got used to it. Menu was ok with minimal selections for group type appetizers. There was 4 of us. Took a very long time to get drinks. Again short staffed. Appetizers and food was very good. We all ended up ordering specials not on the menu. ( unaware of cost). Veal Chop, Chilean Sea Bass, scallops and chicken and sausage pasta was all good. Portions were good although could have used more pasta (cheapest thing). In all we were Satisfied with the quality of food everything tasted good. The price we thought was high for what we got. 2 drinks each and a meal with 1 appetizer for the table ran $$100 a person after tip. On the way out we were hit with the horrid smell in the foyer as we walked out the door. Good food but probably will not go back. Too pricey for what we got and the atmosphere was very dated and smelled. 1970's appearance. I don't mind spending $100 a person but just not feeling it there. read more

Love the option of lake side dining. Food always good. Great place to dine with friends on a nice summer day.

We had are reservations about the place when we pulled in and even when we sat down. Now, we sat inside at the motel portion. I will tell you this, we were very impressed with the drinks and the food. I love the classic style of the cook coming out to the table to take your order. We had the homemade ravioli (killer) and the Chicken Marsala. I will tell you that is the best we ever had. A must if you are in the area!!! read more

Small, family owned and operated With lakeside dining ; perfect rain or shine. Dining is covered but open to the lake to enjoy the sights and sounds of the water. Decent wine selection, casual cozy atmosphere with wonderful freshly prepared meals. My favorite is the filet w grilled peach and heart of hearts salad - desserts have not disappointed either. When in NEPA it's a nice stop for sure ! read more

This place is awesome the atmosphere was great our waiter was incredible food unbelievable for this area was worth the money would definitely go back there again and will sometime very soon. One of the few places in this area that's really worth the money read more

All i can say is this place wowed me!!! The owner is the absolute nicest man you will ever meet! The food is the absolute best . Everyone enjoyed their meal . Zero complaints!!! N the view of the lake just tops off the experience!! Put this place on your list you wont be disappointed! read more

what a beautiful spot- crystal lake is just stunning and there is nothing better than watching the sunset during dinner on the deck. oliveri's is probably the best restaurant in the area and has, hands down, the best view. service was great- patrick, the owner, is so friendly and accommodating. our meal was on the slower side but paced out very well- it was such an enjoyable evening. the food was great and we even got some escargot which is hard to find in carbondale ! their menu is on the smaller side but the night we went they had almost as many specials as items on the menu itself. we will most certainly be back! read more

The best ambiance you will find. The restaurant overlooks Crystal Lake which is fabulous around sunset. The staff is "family" friendly and yet refined in there customer service. I ordered the veal which was fork tender and the vegetable and pasta sides were cooked al dente, just the way it should be. My wife had a pasta dish with shrimp and scallops in a cream sauce that was colorful and very flavorful. If you are looking for an evening of fine dining and want to relax look no further than Oliveri's Crystal Lake Hotel. read more

A group of us girls were coming to ski at Elk for the weekend. We were looking for a nicer dinner place and unfortunately our options were limited. luckily our one option, Olivieris, was a hidden gem! Upon walking in you'll notice the kitschy, dated decor complete with wallpaper, Christmas decorations and a pale pink bathroom. Do not let this ... Or the somewhat dated 90s menu fool you. They have a great specials menu which updates their options a bit. I chose the "hearts and hearts" salad with artichoke hearts, hearts of romaine, balsamic, blue cheese and kalamata olives, followed by a pastina and chicken soup. Basic but comforting and all homemade. The entrees were sort of basic with "veggie medley" and roasted potatoes, but reliable. Above all the service makes this place. The bartender served us table side, our waitress was adorable and knowledgeable and the owner came over to thank us for calling ahead to change the reservation (versus his other customers that simply don't show up or call). They even brought the bachelorette in our party a small gift at the end of the night! Reasonably priced, friendly, quaint and delicious (albeit not that interesting), this is a great choice for the area. Thank you To Guy, the bartender!! read more

What an awesome place! We had a beautiful view of the lake, it was a very nice atmosphere! The service was very attentive, very very courteous and professional. The food was amazing!!! I had a pork chop that was about 2 1/2 inches think and cooked absolutely perfectly! My girlfriend had the chicken that she said was perfect! I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Phenomenal restaurant! My family comes here every year, and it is so beautiful and special. The food is spectacular, the staff is amazing, and the view unbeatable. I would recommend to anyone looking for an incredible and relaxing night out. read more

Oliveri's Crystal Lake Restaurant - a sunset over the lake - Italian Near Me - Carbondale, Pennsylvania

Always a special treat to dine lakeside on the covered deck at Oliveri's on a beautiful summer evening. The setting is lovely and peaceful. The service (by owner and his kids) is welcoming and spot on. The food is outstanding! We've been here several times and have always been impressed with the quality of food and interesting menu selections...cherry & corn salad at our most recent visit was a creative, inspired surprise that included ground cherries that had come from the farmers' market earlier that day. Entree specials of branzino and salmon were delicious and perfectly prepared as were the accompanying veggies and potatoes. For dessert we shared a slice of blueberry tarte...light creamy custard filling, fresh blueberries, and a delicate graham crust...oolala! We'll be back!! read more

We go whenever we are in town! The food is excellent, the setting is so relaxing and the Oliveri's are hard working, kind and a talented family! Don't miss it if you are in the area! read more

The view is what this restaurant is all about. It is operated by a family and they don't have many employees. You may see a multitude of tables open, but they don't care and will take you or not depending upon mood. Therefore, make a reservation. They make everything to order, so you need to block some time out to eat, as it will take a good amount. The views, like I said, are amazing especially at sun set. Enjoy a cocktail, but remember you will need to drive home, this place is not near anything! read more

I've never gone here without loving my dinner option! Lake view is beautiful. Staff is extremely accommodating and polite. Wish I could give them a 10!!! read more

This is the BEST restaurant around!!!! Very hard to find anywhere that compares!! All I have to say is that we LOVE this place and it is a must try!!!!!!!! read more

It was really nice. The food was excellent. The service was excellent. Great find for dinner. A gem in PA. Definitely we would go back.

Truly one of a kind. We've been coming here for years for ski weekends at Elk Mountain, but Oliveri's always ends up being the highlight of the trip. Pat and Jana are world class restauranteurs following in the tradition of the original owner. They've always treated us like family and the only thing finer than the hospitality is the food itself! I'll be the first to admit that I'm not an expert, but I've had a lot of steak, and nothing holds a candle to the filets here. They're not cheap, but they're worth every penny. Carefully sourced and perfectly prepared, even the vegetables on the side are done flawlessly....I can't recommend it enough. Further, the wine list is comprehensive and very reasonably priced. Oliveri's is a special place, I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. read more

Best food in NEPA. From May through Sept it is also the prettiest as its right on the dock at beautiful Crystal Lake. The food is amazing, the service can sometimes be lacking but if your not in a rush this is the spot. read more

Good atmosphere and friendly service, but the food is mediocre and overpriced. We have a salad for $9 which consisted of cut up lettuce. The cheese ravioli were home made but tasted like frozen ravioli from a supermarket. read more

The atmosphere of Oliveri's was lovely-right on the lake, and we watched the sunset. Our waitress, Michelle (I think), was perfectly attentive and friendly. Everything we ate was great. The pork and lamb chops were seared and juicy. The eggplant Parmesan was the best I have had, and the Chicken Francaise was great as well. I loved the Hearts and Hearts salad. AND the desserts were all made in-house, so we splurged even though we ere all full! read more

Oliveri's Crystal Lake Restaurant - View from the deck - Italian Near Me - Carbondale, Pennsylvania

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This is truly exceptional place. A rare gem of exquisite hospitality and super cool vintage ambiance. The food was better than a five star restaurant prepared with care and served in a style that is almost impossible to find in our modern world. Go once and you'll be back again and again. Shhh don't tell anyone. read more

The food and service were awesome! One of the best meals I ever had start to finish. The homemade soup was incredible, the salad was fresh and crisp, the eggplant and lamb chops were delectable and the desert which included homemade ice cream was scrumptious! The service was second to none and the timing for each course was perfect. They made us feel at home and I even received a parting gift for my birthday. Great place, great people, and great food. I highly recommend it and can't wait to go back. read more

This is a real treat in the summer! Stunning setting! Although the menu isn't particularly interesting and rather dated it is solid and well executed. The steaks are perfectly done and delicious. It is worth the drive. read more

Best food in NEPa with the most attentive service anywhere. Do yourself a favor, come enjoy a lakeside treat. Sea Bass, Sirloin or Scaiparelli. Wow! read more