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Sambuca Grille, Scranton, PA

Sambuca Grille

4.8
4.8
951 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Sambuca Grille is an Italian restaurant located in Downtown Scranton.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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 951 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Best Overall

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Best Food

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Best Service

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Best Value

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Neighborhood gem

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Italian

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Best Overall

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Best Food

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Best Service

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Best Value

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Neighborhood gem

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sambuca Grille is celebrated for its "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Diners adore the cozy, charming atmosphere reminiscent of a "little restaurant in Little Italy." The delightful piano music adds a unique touch, enhancing the experience. Guests appreciate the "fantastic" Italian dishes, "great appetizers," and "fabulous desserts."

951 Reviews
  1. Allyson

    VIP

    Tallahassee

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect. The setting, the staff and the food was fantastic. The veal was so tender and the portions were big. Of course took the leftovers home. The Straciatella soup was delicious as was the shrimp cocktail. We had cheesecake for dessert which was fantastic. We shared it and couldn’t finish it. The piano player adds a nice touch.

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  2. Michael

    Poconos

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was fine but the food was not as we had hoped. There were four of us and none of us were completely happy with our meal. We heard great things about Sambuca but we will not make a return visit

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  3. Allyson

    VIP

    Tallahassee

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always everything was fabulous. I had the chicken special that was soooooo good. Our waitress is so pleasant. Along with the pleasant staff, the piano player adds a nice touch. I already made reservations for Valentine’s Day.

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  4. chuck

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was terrific Sole special and the spicy rigatoni were spot on

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  5. Michelle

    Poconos

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service is great. It’s a cozy restaurant but extremely loud inside.

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  6. Debbie

    Poconos

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Sambuca, my favorite restaurant in Scranton!! Food is amazing, atmosphere is like being in a little restaurant in Little Italy!! It’s the best!!

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  7. Walter

    VIP

    Cleveland

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Food and service was spot on and they had an older gentleman singing holiday tunes on the piano. Wonderful evening!

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  8. Allyson

    VIP

    Tallahassee

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sambuca is one of our favorite restaurants in Scranton. Great staff, great food, great ambiance. The piano player adds a nice touch. The veal is always tender and is my go to meal. They offer great appetizers and specials. The drinks are always fantastic. And the desserts are ….. fabulous. I never know which to choose from.

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  9. Chris

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We reserved a hightop in the bar and there was some confusion about where they were going to seat us when we arrived because I think they overbooked. But eventually we were seated. Everything was great after that. Packed house.

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  10. Alberto

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good little restaurant with fresh, delicious food and a very friendly staff!

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FAQs

Sambuca Grille does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Sambuca Grille is rated 4.8 stars by 951 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 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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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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