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Rikasa, Pittston, PA

Rikasa

4.5
4.5
248 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
Our Newest addition Roof 53 can be now reserved online. Please review the menu, it is different then the main floor menu...

Come in and let your senses be tantalized by the coastal vibes of Italian shores. From shrimp cocktail to escargot, from the music to the mood, at Rikasa every day is a special occasion, whether it be a romantic date night or celebratory family gathering. Unwind after work in our chic bar for casual drinks or a smooth bottle of wine with friends. Our delectable menu offerings, from our finest chops and steaks, succulent seafood, house-made pastas and handcrafted cocktails are sourced locally and responsibly. We are also home to The Joint, our speak easy bar, featuring live entertainment and incredible drinks every Friday and Saturday evening.

Highly skilled and welcoming staff are proud to elevate your experience like no other. At Rikasa, we promise that our relaxed elegance will transport you to a unique and unforgettable experience.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 7 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm The Joint (Live Entertainment) Fri, Sat 8:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (570) 362-7777
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    John Carey
  • Neighborhood
    Scranton
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 248 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Innovative

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Hot spot

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Great for scenic views

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Lively

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Most Booked

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Innovative

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Hot spot

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Great for scenic views

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Lively

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Most Booked

248 Reviews
  1. RickO

    Poconos

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Food was great but wine served a little on the warm side.

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  2. Jen99

    Poconos

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time within a week I've been to Rikasa. Food is excellent, as always. Our bartender was sweet and cordial. She helped me pick out my meal, which was amazing! The holiday cocktail I had was delicious!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Poconos

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    food was delicious! drinks were strong, waitress was so helpful

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  4. Jen99

    Poconos

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing as always! Service was great and the place had a great holiday vibe!

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  5. EdwardA

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful menu options, beautiful restaurant and great service :)

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  6. RJude

    Poconos

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent! Very pleased with our visit. Looking forward to our next time!

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  7. Tony

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Meatball App was cold and gravy too sweet. Clams with whit clam sauce - garlic seemed to be jarred vs fresh based on aftertaste. Eggplant Parm dish was good, interesting combination,

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  8. TomS

    Atlantic City

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rooftop year round is the place to be. Love everything about it - and Rikasa

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  9. DebG

    Poconos

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fab food & service & the decor on all 3 floors was unique & fun-live 2 preformers that sang were very good & enjoyed the whole experience there!

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  10. KarenJ

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Charcuterie board needs Italian meats and cheese not kielbasa and cubed cheese. On the whole dining experience was very good . Server Justin was excellent, very attentive and personable. he is definitely an asset to Rikasa

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience3
    Food was not good. Very bland and unseasoned. Disappointed.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    Service was great. Ambience was great. So much potential but food was overpriced and bland. Just no flavor. And for the price it’s extra disappointing. Portions are really large. But wouldn’t even take home leftovers because the food is just lacking.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Always great service perfect looking forward to our next visi

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  14. BarbaraB

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great restaurant. It was our first time there, & the food, drinks, & atmosphere were great. A definite must of fine dining in the Pittston area. We will definitely be back there again.

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  15. Josh

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The butternut squash raviolis were out of this world. All the food was delicious. Also taking a step back in time and getting drinks in the joint53 to listen to some amazing jazz music topped the night off.

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  16. TanyaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated my daughters 16th birthday dinner on the roof top. Everything was wonderful!

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  17. JosephE

    Poconos

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    As usual Justin gave suggestions on some new menu options. He was correct on his suggestions. Great dinner.

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  18. CarlyW

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience, would definitely return! Rooftop is beautiful

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  19. tune

    Poconos

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience4
    The Rooftop is beautiful but drinks are overpriced.

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  20. Nperfilio

    Poconos

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Overall a good place some of the food we ordered was sub par the crab cakes had a lot of breading and over fried dried out, kind of bland, the calamari was either freezer burned or over fried as well real hard and rubberie , and the lobster ravioli was good but the vodka sauce over powered the dish we could not even taste the lobster at all we even questioned if there was lobster in it totally garlic forward they needed more of a delicate sauce like maybe a sherry cream or something to that nature,, waitress was great , the vuew on the roof was nice a little lackluster inside but nice...

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  21. KathyJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a very nice evening! We had a wonderful experience…. Loved the atmosphere and the food was excellent!! We headed up to the speakeasy afterward, and again, very comfortable and pleasant experience.

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  22. TeriT

    Poconos

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Actually, I was disappointed in Rikasa. We have wanted to dine here forever. The drinks were overpriced as was the menu. I mean, $26 for chicken parm? To their defense, the portion was huge and I brought half home. But it was just mediocre. My husband had the Ravioli, which he said were very good and a nice portion. We shared the calamari and the antipasto salad which was very good as well. We chose Rikasa because we were celebrating a special occasion but now we know what we didn’t before ☹️

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  23. Melissa

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    The music was good but far too loud for a fine dining setting. Also brought in a loud crowd. Could barely hear the server. Food was mediocre at best

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  24. Mariatini

    Greater Boston

    84 reviews

    5.0

    84 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bravo! What a great night out! Food and service were fantastic. We enjoyed veal capiletti soup, shrimp francais, veal chop, tiramisu, and cappuccino. Wine list could use a few more moderately priced whites. LOVE the dress code. Highly recommended.

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  25. Shelly

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience1
    Over priced. Ok food. Nothing special. Was extremely disappointed.

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  26. JohnB

    Key West

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Excellent setting especially rooftop but bite pricy. Too noisy in rooftop room. Parking can be a challenge especially if handicapped. Food was very good. Service a little slow for a Wednesday

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  27. Maryplaza

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was absolutely delicious. The pasta dishes are superb. Our meal came out within less than 10 minutes from the time the order was placed. The presentation of our meals were beautiful. Atmosphere was very nice. We sat in the bar area with the hight top table . Perfect night with delicious food. Highly recommended . You need to try Rikasa for yourself.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Poconos

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    We had a fine meal, but after taking the only reservation available online, they were rushing us and pushing us out the door. They tried to clear the table numerous times while we were still eating. For the price of the meal, it felt more like fast food.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Poconos

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rikasa is my favorite restaurant for any holiday, event, etc. but experiencing it for a spontaneous date was just as perfect. The food is beyond exceptional on each visit with today being no different. We had the most lovely waitstaff and enjoyed every minute! I love the fact they have a mocktail menu and highly recommend the caramel apple tini. I cannot wait to visit again!

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  30. JamesG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was outstanding, food was great, enjoyed some jazz. Great anniversary date night.

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  31. CaseyC

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waitress, food and drinks 💯 Highly recommend the arancini!!

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  32. andrewf

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Mediocre at best . Good was blah and portions were not worth the price . You will be hungry afterwards

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  33. HarryS

    Poconos

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    This was our first time at Rikasa. But it won't be our last. The food, both appetizer & our entrees, was incredible. My wife already told me she wants to head back to Rikasa for her birthday in February.

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  34. TaylorN

    Poconos

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome experience! Wait staff was very friendly and food came out quickly! The rooftops view is amazing.

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  35. JordanP

    Poconos

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    It’s always great but this time we went for drinks on the roof top first & it was the new fall drink menu.. delicious!! the food on the first floor was amazing, as usual!

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  36. BrandonB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I dined here for our anniversary and we were not disappointed. Food, service, and ambiance was fantastic. Going to the second floor speak easy was also great after dinner. We met the owner in the elevator and he was very nice and asking how our dinner was. We will definitely be back.

    1 person found this helpful

  37. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rikasa is definitely one of my favorite restaurants of Friedmans. As always the food is phenomenal as well as the service. The oysters were phenomenal probably the best I’ve ever had and the filet mignon could not have been done better. Definitely add the truffle butter to your steak.

    1 person found this helpful

  38. Crazyforfood

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service and the view from the rooftop were great

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  39. AngelT

    Poconos

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was perfect. Best restaurant we’ve been to.

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  40. CarlR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were very good. Ambiance was a plus. Memories of the Rendezvous 😂 Band was excellent! We will be back.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Rikasa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (570) 362-7777.

Rikasa is rated 4.5 stars by 248 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rikasa

53 S Main St, Pittston, PA 18640-1700

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Scranton
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm The Joint (Live Entertainment) Fri, Sat 8:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    John Carey
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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