Rikasa

Name: Rikasa
Address: 53 S Main St, Pittston, PA, United States, 18640-1700
Telephone: (570) 362-7777
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

68 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 29, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(570) 362-7777

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Website
http://rikasarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
John Carey

Location
53 S Main St, Pittston, PA 18640-1700
Neighborhood
Scranton
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Tuna Tartare$14.00
Ahi, Avocado, Citrus, Fresh Herbs
Clams Oreganata$12.00
Little Neck Clams, Herb Breadcrumbs, Lemon Zest
Rikasa Signature Meatball$12.00
House Made, Ricotta Salata, Sauce, Mozzarella
Calamari Marie$14.00
Lightly Floured, Crispy Fried, Goat Cheese, Chives, Sweet & Spicy Sauce
Colossal Shrimp & Crab Cocktail$18.00
White Shrimp, Crab Salad, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon
Escargot$15.00
Burgundian Snails, Garlic, Butter and Herbs
Blue Point Oysters
Classic Rockefeller or on the Half Shell with Traditional Accompaniments
- Market Price
Arancini di Riso$10.00
Fried Risotto Balls, Parmesan, Herbs, Roasted Tomato Aioli
Zuppa di Mussels$16.00
Pomodoro Tomatoes, Olive Oil, Garlic, Basil, Toasted Bread
Steamed Clams$20.00
Served In Butter

Salads

Rikasa$8.00
Mixed Greens, Heirloom Tomatoes, English Cucumber, Crispy Noodles, House Vinaigrette
Orange Arugula Salad$10.00
Arugula, Oranges, Blue Cheese Crumble, Onions, Walnuts, Olive Oil
Italian Tomato Burrata$14.00
Garden Tomato Slices, Burrata Cheese, Olive Oil, Balsamic 25 Aged, Basil
Heirloom Beet Salad$14.00
Mixed Greens, Cashews, Goat Cheese, Craisins Vinaigrette
Classic Caesar$10.00
Torn Romaine, French Bread Croutons, Parmigiano-Reggiano

Entrees

Black Angus Filet Mignon$42.00
- Truffle Butter$3.00
- Blue Cheese Glacage$4.00
- Peppercorn AU Poivre$6.00
- Lump Crab Meat$9.00
French Cut Prime Porkchop$34.00
Grilled, Fingerling Potatoes, Asparagus
Veal Porterhouse Calabrese$46.00
Pan Seared, Sauteed Potatoes, Your Choice of Sweet or Spicy Peppers
Chicken Paillard$24.00
Grilled "thin" All-Natural Chicken Breast, Roasted Red Peppers, Fresh Mozzarella, Balsamic Glaze
Chicken Milanese$22.00
Pan Fried Chicken Breast, Arugula, Baby Heirloom Tomato, Red Onion, Olive Oil, Shaved Parmesan
Chicken Marsala$22.00
Sauteed All-Natural Chicken Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Mushrooms, Marsala

Seafood

Chilean Sea Bass$36.00
Pan Seared, Mango Compote, Corn Risotto, Baby Carrots
Jumbo Lump Crab & Shrimp Cakes$38.00
Jumbo Lump Crab, White Shrimp, Signature Mustard Sauce, Rikasa Salad
Glazed Salmon$28.00
Broiled, Peppercorn, Brown Sugar Glaze
Shrimp Tempura$32.00
Served Over Linguini Piccata
Linguini Clams$26.00
Served In Red Or White Sauce

Pasta

Simple Tomato Spaghetti$22.00
Spaghetti, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Burrata Cheese
Pappardelle Veal Ragu$24.00
Braised Veal, Cream, Tomato Sauce
Rigatoni a la Norma$22.00
Plum Tomato Sauce, Eggplant, 4 Cheeses (Ricotta, Ricotta Salata, Parmesan, Feta)
Hot Sausage Cavatelli$23.00
Hot Sausage, Cherry Peppers, Tomato Cream Sauce
Cheese Raviolis & Shrimp$29.00
White Shrimp, Pink Sauce
Gnocchi & Shrimp$30.00
Sundried Tomatoes, Spinach, White Shrimp, White Wine Sauce

Side Dishes

Risotto$9.00
Spinach Agolio e Olio$6.00
Pappardelle & Veal Ragu$14.00
Angel Hair, Nonninas Sauce$9.00
Penne Vodka$9.00
Sauteed Variety of Pennsylvania$9.00

What 68 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Scranton / Poconos
Best Overall
Scranton / Poconos
Good for Groups
Scranton / Poconos
Romantic
Scranton / Poconos
Special Occasion
Scranton / Poconos
Vibrant Bar Scene
Poconos Mountain Region
Best Overall
Poconos Mountain Region
Good for Groups
Poconos Mountain Region
Romantic
Poconos Mountain Region
Special Occasion
Poconos Mountain Region
Vibrant Bar Scene

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Luv2eat
Phoenix
20 reviews
vip
3.0
20 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food5service4ambience3
Bright lighting is a real drawback. Dimmers. Please. Harsh blinding lights
RD
RoccoD
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Considering it was Thanksgiving and we had another family dinner planned with traditional foods, it was refreshing to order something a bit different than turkey and starches. I had the filet and others had the crab cakes and eggplant. Food was outstanding and the service was impeccable. Rikasa stands above almost all restaurants in the area (Bank+Vine as in consideration).
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Dave the server is awesome as always. Good food..
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience3
Service was fine. Underwhelming food. Cocktails were so so.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the atmosphere, and the food was excellent…..
OT
OpenTable Diner
Poconos
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience2
Nice atmosphere but the food & drinks are overpriced for what it was . Service was very slow as well .
MG
MattG
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Food and drinks were excellent! The only negative was ambiance. We dined in the main dining room, which filled up quite a bit from the start of meal to the end, but that wasn't the main source of loudness. About midway through the meal, a false fire alarm sounded that left a ringing in our ears for the rest of the evening.
KE
KarenE
Poconos
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Need more non dairy options on the menu overall.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and excellent service!
MM
MarkM
Poconos
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Overall great service
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was outstanding!
RD
ReneeD
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent place to eat. Service top notch. Had crab cakes. Delicious. Cannoli some of the best! And I’ve had a lot.
RD
RonD
Atlantic City
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent dinner, service and atmosphere.
n
noey1209
Poconos
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 9, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
Great food. Service was very attentive in the beginning but seemed to be frustrated by a laid back no rush dinner between my guests and I. The restaurant was quiet but we felt rushed to leave even after ordering 2 drinks each, 2 appetizers and 3 entrees. We would have continued to sit and order drinks if we didn't feel rushed.
C
Carina
Poconos
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service
KT
KeithT
Poconos
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
First visit to Rikasa and my wife and I were thoroughly impressed. Cocktails were professionally made and to my delight they actually had a few choices of gins for a martini. This is one of the few restaurants we have discovered in NEPA that had raw oysters and they were quite fresh. The dinners were excellent. My wife had the veal ragu. The sauce provided a multi-dimensional thrill for the taste buds providing a pallet for the copious shreds of veal. The pasta was perfect and not pasty. I had the veal chop Calabrese. It came exactly as ordered, medium rare, and a mix of peppers to give a hint of spice. The tastes of our meal reflected a very knowledgable and skilled chef and staff. Unfortunately, we were too full to venture into the desserts but maybe next time as there will definitely be a next time.
BK
BKIII
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall great experience, staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. Food was well portioned and delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Poconos
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food is always 10/10!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall3food5service3ambience4
Not very busy but service was slow and young staff seemed confused at times. We will definitely return and have been here several times. The absence of the General Mgr was obvious. Still a great place!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
14 reviews
vip
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience4
Cool Place with a great bar and upstairs lounge. Service was very good, drinks were average and food was fair at best. I ordered veal Marsala. It wasn’t pounded thin and lacked flavor. I tasted the tuna special. Had a great presentation but also lacked flavor. This restaurant has the potential to be a top Notch choice in the area. It just needs to step it up in the kitchen.
p
postna
New York Area
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Great find in Pittston. The town is really coming alive. The restaurant is our new favorite when coming to the area to visit relatives. The food, service and atmosphere was perfect.
JG
JeanG
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food & excellent service. Our waitress Angelica was very accommodating & knowledgeable about food & drinks offered. Everything was fine with almost no wait time. Very impressive! Great atmosphere too!
JK
JohnK
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was fine.
S
Sharon
New York Area
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was excellent. The Tuna Tartare was so delicious and could have been an entree but had to have the veal bolognese too! Outstanding. Drinks and service were perfect. Can’t wait to go back.
JO
JessicaO
Baltimore
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Wonderful atmosphere. Great drink menu. Outstanding food.
E
Elvalou
New York Area
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Rikasa never disappoints. We had Dave, our favorite waiter, so it made the experience even better.
TG
ThomasG
Poconos
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Brunch for Mothers Day party of 6 after hearing so many good things about Rikasa. They had a limited menu for the day, but still was great. Service was even better. Server and staff friendly. My wife and I will absolutely come back again.
m
mmurphy
Philadelphia
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food5service4ambience5
Brunch was delicious, service was great, and the place was beautiful. However very off-put by the fact that the second they returned the check from being paid, they told us we’d have to leave because the next reservation would be there in 10 minutes. We were not sitting around chatting and wasting time just sitting at the table, we literally ate, paid the bill, and we’re told we had to get up. Never in my life experienced that. Don’t know if we’ll return because of that and it’s a shame, everything was so good we were contemplating asking to see a dinner menu so we could plan our next trip back.
PA
PAFoodieChick
Poconos
46 reviews
vip
4.0
46 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience5
While we’ve had many great meals/experiences here, this meal was not one of them. Our server was not on point (never got bread, got my husbands order wrong) and my $42 halibut special was served with bland plain basmati rice (no seasoning, no sauce on the plate) although the halibut itself was delicious. I realize the cost of running a restaurant has increased exponentially but I also expect the best when I pay this much for a meal. This was not that occasion. Of course we’ll go back because our many previous visits were outstanding. I hope that can continue.
KJ
KJSandRDR
Philadelphia
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time at Rikasa. We wanted to go to some place different for my son and son-in-laws birthdays. We are from the Back Mountain and typically don't venture to other areas out of convenience, but we will now. The food was excellent, kudo's to the chef and kitchen staff, the Bartender made a terrific cosmo. Believe it or not, it is very hard to find a good cosmo in the Wyoming Valley; the staff at Rikasa has it down. Not to mention our favorite waiter from Connor's in Dallas has relocated to Rikasa. I think we found our new hang out.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Poconos
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were amazing!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Poconos
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall1food1service5ambience3
Service excellent. Food ok.
h
hollyn
Orlando
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
Great waitress. Very overpriced. For the amount of food and the pricing it doesn’t match. Food was fair. Had the chicken Melanese and it only came with spring greens. No vegetable or potato.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very loud group at the bar but will not prevent us from going back. First class operation!
S
Sammy
Poconos
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite restaurant. We enjoy having an excellent meal and an enjoyable time. Our waiter made sure we had whatever utensils were needed and made a point to stop by our table to check on us. You can be sure we will make a point of returning often
S
Sara
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrate with friends
B
Baravelli
Baltimore
51 reviews
vip
4.0
51 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
So my wife and I are very critical when it comes to restaurants. We have to say that Rikasa meets our expectations. Our server, Shana was exceptional and very attentive to our needs and asks. Her attitude added to the pleasant surroundings we found at Rikasa. The food was well prepared and we both had specials. I had the scallops with risotto and my wife had sausage pappadelli. Both dishes we excellent except for a little too much sausage in my wife’s dish. Overall with the exception of sitting at a high top at the bar as opposed to the dinning room, our experience was very good and we will be back to Rikasa again. We have visited all but one of the restaurants owed by this group and we have not been disappointed. You too will enjoy your experience.
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NicoleW
Poconos
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a very enjoyable meal
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, drinks and atmosphere
PG
PilarG
Poconos
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was an excellent experience. Food perfect temperature and delicious. Compliments to the chef, and drinks were good as well, the hostess was friendly and polite. I definitely coming back! Thank for a great diner experience.

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 4.7 stars by 68 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 29, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(570) 362-7777

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
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

Website
http://rikasarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(570) 362-7777

Rikasa

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Snacks

Blistered Shishito Peppers$9.00

Pommes Frites$8.00

Fried Artichoke Hearts$10.00

Soups

Cappelletti$10.00

Cauliflower Bisque$10.00

Small Plates

Tuna Tartare$14.00

Clams Oreganata$12.00

Rikasa Signature Meatball$12.00

Calamari Marie$14.00

Colossal Shrimp & Crab Cocktail$18.00

Escargot$15.00

Blue Point Oysters

Arancini di Riso$10.00

Zuppa di Mussels$16.00

Steamed Clams$20.00

Salads

Rikasa$8.00

Orange Arugula Salad$10.00

Italian Tomato Burrata$14.00

Heirloom Beet Salad$14.00

Classic Caesar$10.00

Entrees

Black Angus Filet Mignon$42.00

French Cut Prime Porkchop$34.00

Veal Porterhouse Calabrese$46.00

Chicken Paillard$24.00

Chicken Milanese$22.00

Chicken Marsala$22.00

Seafood

Chilean Sea Bass$36.00

Jumbo Lump Crab & Shrimp Cakes$38.00

Glazed Salmon$28.00

Shrimp Tempura$32.00

Linguini Clams$26.00

Pasta

Simple Tomato Spaghetti$22.00

Pappardelle Veal Ragu$24.00

Rigatoni a la Norma$22.00

Hot Sausage Cavatelli$23.00

Cheese Raviolis & Shrimp$29.00

Gnocchi & Shrimp$30.00

Side Dishes

Risotto$9.00

Spinach Agolio e Olio$6.00

Pappardelle & Veal Ragu$14.00

Angel Hair, Nonninas Sauce$9.00

Penne Vodka$9.00

Sauteed Variety of Pennsylvania$9.00

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