I was recently back in NEPA for a few days, and naturally, a visit to PAZZO was at the top of my…read moreto-do list. When I lived here, this was my go-to spot for amazing Italian food, warm hospitality, and excellent service, all served up with a dash of that Agolino family magic. (Spoiler alert: nothing has changed, and that's a beautiful thing!) The moment I walked in, I was greeted by Chef Sam Agolino himself, and it felt like running into an old friend. He hasn't aged a day (what's his secret?!). I met up with a buddy--another die-hard PAZZO fan--and we settled in for a night of catching up over some truly mouthwatering dishes. Our server was top-notch, giving us plenty of time to chat and reminisce without feeling rushed. Since I was driving, I didn't indulge in one of PAZZO's famous cocktails, but was happy to see that non-alcoholic beer was available. The menu still had some of my old favorites, which made it impossible to choose (in the best way). We kicked things off with salads and two orders of their legendary meatballs. Let me tell you--those meatballs are something I'd order every time I visited and tonight they were just as I remembered them - perfectly seasoned, tender, and absolutely divine. For the main event, I went with the Vitello Neapolitan: breaded veal and eggplant layered with fresh mozzarella over pasta. The veal was melt-in-your-mouth tender, the pasta perfectly al dente, and the sauce? Chef's kiss perfection. My friend opted for the orecchiette pasta and raved about every bite. By the time dessert rolled around, we were so full we couldn't even think about it. Dinner at PAZZO had me questioning all my life choices--like why I ever left NEPA in the first place. But then I stepped outside into the freezing Pennsylvania air and remembered why I traded snow boots for flip-flops in Florida. Still, great Italian food like this is hard to find down south, and PAZZO makes me miss it every single time. The Agolino family has been a culinary staple in NEPA for decades, and it's easy to see why people keep coming back. Chef Sam, Corinne, and the entire team--thank you for an unforgettable evening! If you're in the area and haven't experienced PAZZO yet, stop reading this and GO. - Would move back to PA (temporarily) for the meatballs.

Food and service are fantastic. You are treated like family and everything is absolutely delicious!read more

Top notch food and service…read more Would recommend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Food and drinks were great, everything tasted delicious. Server was nice and helpful. I tried all…read morethe dishes shown and they were all good. The San Fran Spicy lobster noodles were the best IMO. The only negatives were that it took a long time to get the bill and it was rather warm. Otherwise it was a great experience I will definitely go back.

Delicious food and amazing service! Donovan and Natalie were very attentive and accommodating. We…read morehad the sausage puffs, salmon special and pork chops and SO great!

First time visiting. Enjoyable atmosphere. Spectacular service. Special entree of the evening was a…read morewild salmon with amaretto and blackberry glaze over couscous. Large portion. Truly amazing dish. It was delicious. Compliments to the chef. Will most definitely be back.

We had my mom's funeral lunch at Pasquale's. The service was excellent - compassionate and…read moreaccommodating, and the food was delicious. Highly recommend.

Service was amazing by Rory!! I would 10/10 eat here again and recommend him !! We had a party of…read more20 and he did amazing with all of us !

Bread and salad were great. Chicken Franchese was slimy, needed salt and was not hot. It seemed as…read morethough it was pre-made and heated up. Large portion but I did not finish the last piece. Service by our waitress was terrible. Not pleasant at all and never came to check on us after the meals were served. It seemed as though she was annoyed by our presence and did not want to work this particular day. The other waitress that was working and interacted with other customers sounded cheerful and very friendly. Complete opposite of our experience. Three stars is extremely generous and I'm certain we'll never be back to eat here again.

Came here for my boyfriend's birthday dinner and had a great experience. Food was good, service was…read morequick. We definitely would come back.

I'm really disappointed with my recent order from The Restaurant named Luca, that came highly rated…read moreon DoorDash. I had such high hopes for the chicken marsala, especially given its stellar reviews. Let's start with the house salad, which was made exactly to my specifications. I asked for no onion and no tomato, and they happily accommodated me. The dressing, though served in a tiny dipping cup, was absolutely delicious. I wish there had been a bit more, but I didn't request extra, so I can't fault them there. Now, onto the main dish: the Chicken Marsala. It arrived piping hot and securely wrapped in shrink wrap, which was a nice touch to keep it warm. Unfortunately, that's where the positives end. When I opened it, I found only two and a half small chicken tenders that seemed barely dipped in any kind of flour or seasoning. It looked like they had been hastily cooked in a frying pan without any browning (Maillard Effect/Reaction) , and there was minimal breading/flouring at all and upon closer inspection, it seemed like the chicken was just coated with mashed potatoes that came with it rather than a proper egg and flour mixture. While I acknowledge it was freshly made, it felt rushed. The chicken and mushrooms were lacking any flavor from the marsala sauce, which clearly hadn't been cooked long enough to absorb any of the sauce's supposed rich taste. Speaking of the sauce, it was disappointing there was a noticeable amount of oil separating from the broth, forming clumps in a sea of oil & grease, reminiscent of survivors clinging to debris after The Titanic's sinking! The sauce lacked any seasoning, and I could barely detect the signature marsala wine flavor that should be present in this dish. I understand that many places may simplify their recipes nowadays, but this was just bland. There was no salt, pepper, or any other seasonings to enhance the dish. When I attempted to contact the restaurant for feedback, I found out they were closed for orders, which led me to believe my meal was one of the last they prepared for the evening. It seemed like the chef was in a hurry to finish up for the night, resulting in a haphazard meal that lacked care that Lucca was allegedly known for! Comparing my dish to the mouthwatering images on their website, it's clear there's a significant difference. My chicken marsala was not the dark brown, rich, well seasoned and flavorful thick Marsala Sauce/gravy I expected (from their menu pictures and other restaurants) but instead, it was oily and devoid of flavor. Even the mushrooms, though fresh, tasted like they had just been rinsed off and sliced without any seasoning or browned (Maillard Effect/Reaction) in its preparation. Ultimately, isn't the point of ordering Chicken Marsala to enjoy its savory, delicious sauce that enhances the chicken and mushrooms? Right now, I have to say that I've had better chicken marsala from a local grocery store's hot bar, and at a much lower price. It's a shame my experience didn't match the restaurant's reputation. Chicken Marsala not only can benefit from the Maillard Effect, but it is entirely DEPENDENT on it to build its signature flavor profile. The browning of the chicken cutlets and the mushrooms creates deep, savory compounds, which unfortunately my dish was severely lacking!

Excellent food and service. The chicken, filet and cheese ravioli. The antipasti platter was also…read morevery good.

Very delicious and very nicely decorated. Staff is very friendly and the overall mood of the…read morerestaurant is very pleasant.

Casa Bella restaurant is a fabulous restaurant!!! First and foremost the owner Sammy is a terrific…read moreperson!!! He is very friendly and attentive and runs a top notch operation. The serve is fantastic and the entire staff is very friendly and attentive. The food is out of this world!!! The stuffed mushrooms, eggplant rollitine, burrata, calamari is DELICIOUS!!! The penne vodka with chicken or shrimp is fantastic!!! The chicken San Marco, beef short ribs, salmon in mustard sauce, veal parmigiana are superb!!! The desserts are wonderful especially the tiramisu, the Tortufo bomba and spumoni bombshell are excellent!!! The ambiance is absolutely gorgeous!!! The glass dining room makes you feel like you're in New York!!! I can't say enough out this restaurant!!! This is my families favorite restaurant!!! Scranton is very lucky to have such a phenominal restaurant!!!!

First time at this marvelous restaurant!! Staff were absolutely on point but more importantly the…read morefood was outstanding! If you have not tried you will not be disappointed. Alexa at the bar was fabulous, and cannot forget a shout out to Federico, and Glen. I do not know all the other staff names but the staff made the night fun and enjoyable. I will return to enjoy another great meal.

Great fresh pasta. Good sized servings and reasonably priced. Great service too. We highly…read morerecommend.