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Rikasa, Pittston, PA

Rikasa

4.6
4.6
102 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 15 times today

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

  • 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 102 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Good for business meals

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Innovative

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Good for groups

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Hot spot

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Lively

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Good for business meals

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Innovative

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Good for groups

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Hot spot

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Lively

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Poconos

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Walked in and we were greeted with such pleasant people and a beautiful atmosphere. Our waitress made us feel valued, checked in on us, and provided great recommendations/ customer service. The food was to die for, and for everything we got it wasn’t a bad price. Even if you’re just looking for a bar and not food, you can stop by for drinks, live music, and roof top atmosphere. I’ll 100% be going back again soon
  2. SuzK0205

    Poconos

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Great customer service. Very friendly and professional staff. Food was good.
  3. NoreenB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the atmosphere. The food and service was outstanding along with the cocktails.
  4. MarkM

    Poconos

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All of The Friedman Hospitality Group restaurants are great. Rikassa is becoming one of my personal favs! A diverse menu provides an option for everyone.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was mine and my husbands first time at Rikasa. The service was outstanding, the environment was relaxed but entertaining, the food and drinks were amazing! My husband stated that it was the best steak he’s had in a long time! The rooftop was gorgeous especially with the sun setting. I would highly recommend!
  6. HeatherC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing as were the drinks. The service was spot on. We waited for nothing! Bartenders were friendly and easy to talk to. Would definitely recommend
  7. RobertL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time there, great experiences for both. Amazing food and staff. Great atmosphere.
  8. JaredC

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I took my fiance out here for her birthday. First time being here for both of us. The food was absolutely phenomenal and the presentation was top notch. Would highly recommend!
  9. MandaB

    Poconos

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed a lovely meal for my mother’s birthday! Food, drinks, dessert, and service was all perfect!!
  10. saraw

    Baltimore

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything is always great! Favorite place for a Saturday night date night
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience4
    The food was awful.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    The clam oreganata appetizer was cold, the linguine and clams white sauce entree was full of clam shells and the runner serving the food was quite rude.Neither grating cheese or cracked pepper were offered with the pasta dish.
  13. ParminderP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
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  14. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time going here and we loved it! We will be back to experience the rooftop soon!
  15. Anthony

    Poconos

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful place, great service, friendly staff, delicious food. It was our first time there and I asked if we could take a look around at the different levels. A nice gentleman sitting at the bar eating, got up, left his dinner, took us to the elevator and showed us each floor and explained all about the facility and service they provide. It turned out he was the Bar / Beverage Manager, I believe his name was Dave. I thank him for leaving his meal and showing us around. We will return.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Poconos

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    I used to go there before they sold to Friedman hospitality group and every time we went there it was perfect. We went back on valentines day and we didn’t enjoy it at all They seated us on plastic wobbly table Precooked overpriced cold food Waiter was good Not an fine dining experience Just because was valentines day i don’t think it is a good idea to overbook the place and add extra wobbly tables just to get people in. I would not recommend this place to anyone.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Poconos

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our Valentine’s Day dinner was incredible! The service was fast and excellent. Drinks and food were both amazing!
  18. BobC

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food and the service was outstanding!
  19. JohnH

    Poconos

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and service, will be back soon.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated my sister’s birthday. Food was amazing as always! We ordered the calamari, escargot, shishito peppers, clams in red sauce as appetizers. As meals we ordered the salmon, carbonara, chicken Marsala, and sea bass special. For dessert we ordered cannoli and crème brûlée. One of her favorite restaurants and we cannot wait to return.
  21. m1chael57

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An extraordinary experience. The escargot was delicious and served in its native shell. The Chilean Sea Bass entree was cooked to perfection - delicate and delicious. And the service was great. Symphony was warm and attentive. We’ll be back!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Poconos

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Quality of the food was not as good I remember, but maybe it was because of the entrees we chose. The short ribs were almost 100% fat and the elk cook was just ok. Also, we ordered the autumn sangria and the waitress just dropped off the “French press” and the lid wasn’t on tightly- I almost spilled it everywhere. I’ve never been at a restaurant where the wait staff didn’t pour the wine for you and wouldn’t order it again.
  23. Fran

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was excellent! Filet was cooked perfectly. Braised beef fell off the bone it was very tender…
  24. johnny

    Poconos

    54 reviews

    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great now to start off a great New Year's Eve celebration I will do it again next year
  25. MaryA

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    NYE… very enjoyable. Food was excellent. Disappointed about the wine choices in rooftop bar. No Chardonnay or Merlot???
  26. Brian

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    New Years Eve
  27. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fantastic. Great cocktails. Service outstanding. Will definitely return.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Poconos

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nieces wedding weekend
  29. MarykayT

    Poconos

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Beautiful, festive atmosphere. Warm welcome. Seated quickly. Bake Brie appetizer was exceptional. Our table of 4 was very pleased with our dinner choices. Veal, sea bass and papardelle veal ragu were delicious. Service fell apart at the end. Wait staff offered coffee and dessert, but ran off after 2 of us said coffee. No drinks could be ordered. No desserts were ever presented. French press and espresso had an issue, barely colored water. Wait staff seemed annoyed when we expressed this.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Went upstairs to the Joint afterward to enjoy after dinner cocktails and live music. Always a great time.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Proposed to my girlfriend and the staff was unreal in helping me plan. Top notch customer service. Thank you Rikasa, Jessica and Jordan!!!
  32. SJV80

    Poconos

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Good food. Nice setting.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delicious meal. We ordered the tuna tartar appetizer, and for dinner we had chicken Marsala and rigatoni al norma. Everything was incredibly delicious and fresh, seasoned perfectly and I think the portions were generous for the prices. Kevin’s is our normal go-to and this was our first time at Rikasa, but we will definitely be back.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service ! Cannot wait to go back. Always great when we dine at Rikasa!
  35. Luv2eat

    Phoenix

    25 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall3food5service4ambience3
    Bright lighting is a real drawback. Dimmers. Please. Harsh blinding lights
  36. RoccoD

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    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).
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Dave the server is awesome as always. Good food..
  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Service was fine. Underwhelming food. Cocktails were so so.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the atmosphere, and the food was excellent…..
  40. 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 .

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 4.6 stars by 102 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 15 times today
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

  • 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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