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Sambuca Grille

4.6
4.6
817 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Sambuca Grille is an Italian restaurant located in Downtown Scranton.

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2 people

9:30 PM


Booked 7 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 9:45pm

  • Phone number

    (570) 961-5205

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Catering

    Please call 570-961-5205 to inquire and ask for Benny

  • Neighborhood

    Scranton

  • Cross street

    Spruce Street

  • Parking details

    Free Street Parking Dinner time

  • Entertainment

    Come and enjoy our Live Piano Singer every Friday and Saturday night

  • Additional

    Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 817 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Best Food

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Best Value

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Good for business meals

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Hot spot

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Romantic

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Best Food

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Best Value

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Good for business meals

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Hot spot

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Romantic

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent like always we will be back again and again.
  2. ABAB

    Poconos

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The food was great and the service was also great. The wine and cocktail selection was only okay -- I feel that they could do better there. Otherwise, we loved everything and our waitress was attentive, friendly, and great at making recommendations. We always love Sambuca!
  3. Bobette

    Philadelphia

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Haven’t been to Sambuca in a while and am so glad we went last week. Service and food were terrific. Very helpful with gluten free menu items. There was a big selections of entree specials. Will definitely return.
  4. Skier

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    After visiting many times this time was a disappointment. Bread was ice cold, wrong entree presented and dinner for 4 extremely expensive.
  5. MDLPA

    Poconos

    12 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    My husband and I ate at Sambucca many times before the Pandemic and always enjoyed it very much so when some lady friends and I were treating a friend to dinner I suggested we go there What a colossal mistake Ordered a veal dish The veal was tepid as was the pork entree another person at the table ordered and the vegetables cold as were hers Pasta dishes were hot My complaints seem to be met with indifference Not a good experience at all
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    16 reviews

    2.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience4
    Made reservations with open table for 6:45pm arrived at 6:40pm table not ready , seated at bar had cocktails , was told table was refreshing, 40 minutes later seating , after waiting was seated , but no staff arrived at table for another 20 minutes … decided to leave , whole evening was was not acceptable… can’t understand that reservation was booked with OPEN TABLE and establishment not ready to accommodate , either OPEN TABLE overbooked or establishment..
  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very disappointed in open table! Made a reservation thru you, when I got to the restaurant there was no record of it! The owner went beyond helping us! He found us a table ion a full reservation night! Food was amazing as usual! Will definitely be going back again! Although I will be making the next reservation directly with the restaurant!!
  8. NadineL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was wonderful! Highly recommend! 5 stars.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Poconos

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service the best in the area. Great menu selection great staff.
  10. JessicaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The piano was a nice touch but we were seated right next to it so was a little loud. The waitress had to yell over it. Waitress was also annoyed we split the check, and made it known. Otherwise food was great, wished we got dessert bc it looked amazing! Will be back.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was outstanding! The service was great!
  12. farns

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Adding a credit card user (as this establishment does) fee is not appropriate.
  13. SueS

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Very Delightful Dining Experience Great Ambience / ❤️ the Piano Music Fresh Tasty Food Always served hot Welcoming & Friendly Staff Great Place to Relax, Dine, & catch up w / Friends
  14. wayne

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an enjoyable dining experience. Great and attentive service, excellent meals and fun atmosphere with piano player. Truly a perfect, old school vibe.
  15. PatrickT

    Charleston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great meal!! We had a new server, only her 2nd day. She was quite attentive, polite and welcoming. Look forward to returning.
  16. AaronW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible place to visit. Food is the best around. The wait staff were very friendly and accommodating. My wife and I travel across the country often and find that the best Italian food is in our own back yard
  17. Fierei

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    Food was good. Service was fair. Piano player / Singer way to loud for the size of the room. Experienced very difficult time hearing conversation at our table.
  18. PalmTreeFoodie

    Naples

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our food was served hot and well priced for the plating - nice live piano music made it a festive evening with family!
  19. GailP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food, servers, atmosphere were all great. The only issue we and a few other tables had was the lighting was a little too low to read the menus. Several of us had to use the flashlight on our phones 😊. I would absolutely recommend Sambuca Grille to friends and family.
  20. AshleyElizabeth

    Poconos

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful as always!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Poconos

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service! Food was great. We will be back for sure! Just loved everything about this place
  22. Toothid

    Philadelphia

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delightful experience. The restaurant was crowded, but the service was outstanding. Food was delicious and prepared with attention to detail. Portions were perfect size. No room for dessert but they looked delicious.
  23. Meagen

    Philadelphia

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We always enjoy Sambuca Grille. The food is always good, and we are more than happy that it is open on Monday and Tuesday evenings.
  24. Lynn

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    Had to wait twenty minutes for a table with a reservation. Service was fair and not attentive at all. Was seated close to piano and was hard to hear companions at times. Food and drinks were very good.
  25. rich8116

    Philadelphia

    41 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Nice location convenient to the local theater but on this occasion the dining room was exceptionally noisy. Food was good and service was up to par
  26. Angela

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent dining experience. We loved the atmosphere, food, and service
  27. patd

    Atlantic City

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    As always food service outstanding. Flounca and staff outstanding job.
  28. TracyS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    On time seating, super friendly staff, great drinks and most of all the food was absolutely delicious! Highly recommend!
  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday celebration
  30. AlessioL

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Didn’t feel welcoming like last time , food was good. They forgot my wife birthday. Little disappointed there
  31. TerryG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    We had to wait to be seated. We were too close to the piano and overall the noise level was high. Wait staff seemed disorganized. But the food was delicious!
  32. RickR

    Poconos

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I already told you.. in the first page.............................................................................................
  33. Elaben

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always the food was delicious. I had a veal entree which was quite tender. My husband had the pork chop special and enjoyed his as well. We have never had a problem with any of the food. Highly recommend.
  34. JosephM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect from start to finish. Hats off to Flonza for exceptional service!
  35. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful meal!
  36. normd

    Richmond

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistency excellent food and service. Good wine selections.
  37. Apples55

    Poconos

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We had a reservation at 5:30 on a Saturday (they only open at 4:30) and the restaurant was packed - a very good sign!!! The menu is nicely varied so you shouldn’t have any problem finding something you’re interested in trying. My brother tried an appetizer special, fried burrata and he said it was wonderful. I had a half order of pasta as my appetizer (rigatoni filetto pomodoro) which was amazing. I always appreciate when a restaurant will give you a half order as an appetizer. We both had the pollo dijon and requested it over pasta instead of with potato and veggies - no problem. The dish was excellent… the sauce did not have an overpowering mustard taste. The main courses were excellent sized portions. The wine list has a nice selection of American and imported wines with many in the $50 - $60 range. We had a nice Pinot Grigio Santa margherita. My brother also had a chocolate martini which he regretted not getting a second!!! They offer a small selection of deserts, but the two we had were delicious (I strongly recommend the chocolate cake - small, but VERY dense and chocolatey!!!). I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY where there was a neighborhood Italian restaurant on nearly every corner… Sambuca Grille is sort of an upscale version of those amazing restaurants I frequented in Brooklyn.
  38. AllisonC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    This place is not what I expected...its was absolutely horrible...it only took then 45 minutes to get bread on the table :"" that came out cold""".they dont even offer a salad with a meal ......I ordered the chicken Marcella dinner..The sauce was nasty the mushrooms where canned,, what the hell is that...the potatoes had no test at all..and the green beans where soggy and test less...on a scale of 1 to 10 I would give this place a 2....after being in the restaurant business for over 20 years ..myself I would have been ashamed of putting this in front of a costum....
  39. Luvfood

    Poconos

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and drinks as well as great service. Love dining here. One of our favorite places!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice small restaurant. I consider this a date, special occasion place, but I did see one large family With children. I do enjoy restaurants where the waiters know how to time the service and this was one of those places. I was visiting in Scranton and would highly recommend this to tourists.

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Sambuca Grille does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Sambuca Grille is rated 4.6 stars by 817 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

9:30 PM


Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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Google Map for Sambuca Grille

234 Penn Ave., Scranton, PA 18503

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Spruce Street

  • Neighborhood

    Scranton

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 9:45pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Free Street Parking Dinner time

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Entertainment

    Come and enjoy our Live Piano Singer every Friday and Saturday night

  • Additional

    Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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