Diner reviews of Anthonys Restaurant
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A diner from scranton, PA
Dec 21, 2010
I came to sample the new menu and was suprised that most of the menu items were the same as the original owners. Most of the Appetizers including peel and eat shrimp, mussels marinara, mussels in wine, clams in wine, baked clams oreganato, Shrimp and broccoli Alfredo, were served there 30 years when it was the Willard Room. The exact same soups capoletti/ french onion, stuffed mushrooms, escargo, ect. all the same, . The original italian style haddock was served 30 years ago also, as well as the pork/veal/calabraise with a bed of homeade round sliced roasted potatoes is still being served. The original owner of Anthonys of Old Forge also served Tripe, stuffed whole calamari, homeade sopressata-cheese-olive appetizer, hard shell and soft shell crabs, Veal Osso Bucco, to name a few but these items are difficult to replicate. The new owner claims she serves all signature dishes which are at most copies of the original owners. The double crusted white/spinach/broccoli pizza/shrimp and hot peppers pizza were my fathers creations and the new owner had help from the previous owners wife until 2009. The founder of Anthony's of Old Forge served the basics of this menu over 30 years ago and was surely ahead of his time as his receipes and style continue to be enjoyed today and the establishment continues to flourish. Anthonys of Old Forge, is a wonderful little italian resturant. I new the original owner, he was my father, may he rest in peace.
A diner from Scranton PA
Jun 2, 2010
I have visited Anthony's for two decades now, and enjoy the family style atmosphere. The building has been remodeled by the new owners other than that the menu has not changed all that much. The same appetizers, most of the entrees are the same. I liked the original owners pizza better though.
A diner from Scranton
May 31, 2010
The place has been remodeled but menu items are items that the original Anthony's had. I know that the original owner gave guidance and training to the new owners. Too bad she doesn't give credit for her menu items she maintains and pizza training to them.
A diner from old forge, PA
Oct 21, 2009
Best food in the area!!
A diner from clarksummit
Oct 21, 2009
I do not know what the other people are talking about. The owner who is 100% Italian puts her personal touches on her dishes which makes the menu unique. The food is outstanding and the cooks will make anything to your likeing. I take my girlfriend there and we will go back as many times as we get the chance to do so.
A diner from Old Forge, PA
Jul 17, 2009
My boyfriend and I ate there several weeks ago for the first time. We arrived early (at about 5 pm) and were seated at the first table near the bar as you walk through the front door. (We were the only customers seated at a table in the bar area.) He and I didn't know what to think because most of the dining room tables in the back were empty. Our table was very small, in fact too small. Our plates, etc. were all crammed together. Two other tables of people arrived during our hour visit, so evidently they weren't jammed with reservations, therefore we could find no reason for the hostess not to offer us a table in the dining room when we arrived. (It might be understandable from a business standpoint if he and I were slovenly, but that is not the case.) As far as the food is concerned, an older gentleman said it best as he was leaving..."Place is great, food is marginal."
A diner from Scranton, PA
Mar 30, 2009
Anthony's is simply the best! Excellent From the minute you walk in to the minute you leave you feel at home. Everyone is friendly and kind. The food is beyond words. This is a five star (six start)restaurant! I have been there many times and will keep going back because of the high quality of food, extremely reasonable prices, and the kind service staff.
A diner from Nicholson, PA
Aug 15, 2008
Anthony's is a go to for us. The food is always perfect and worth the $$ spent. We have not found a better place in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area..A few very close or equal competitors, but none appreciably better.
A diner from wilkes barre
Jun 28, 2008
this place is highly overrated. the food is overly seasoned and some things are completely made up of the owners particular taste. it is way overpriced and the owner treats her help really rude. the cook is inexperienced and uneducated in culinary. we will never go back. the service was fine but the waitresses were under pressure and unless they were related i would not put up with it. the bar was too expensive and the bartender was ruffled in appearence.
A diner from carbondale, PA
May 22, 2008
Simply the best in the town
A diner from Scranton, PA
Apr 15, 2008
AMAZING place to enjoy an evening. I took a date there recently and we had a wonderful experience. The hostess and wait staff were very friendly and always on top of everything we needed. They took very good care of us and the food was amazing. DEFINITELY WORTH THE PRICE!
A diner from Pittston
Mar 15, 2008
Probably the BEST italian cooking around. Never had a bad meal/service here. Also, prices very fair for what you get!!
A diner from Carbondale, PA
Feb 20, 2008
I love Anthony's they recently remodled and it looks great. The food is exceptional, the prices are a good value, I always leave with leftovers. The service is great, I took my neice for her first big girl birthday and they were so nice to her and even came out with a cake and sang Happy Birthday. They made it a special day for both of us. Love their pizza too.
A diner from Dallas, PA
Feb 11, 2008
Great food and service on my visit. Rack of lamb is THE BEST as well as all seafood. Very complete
menu and specials. Priced in line with competition.
A diner from Scranton, PA
Nov 23, 2007
It is clean, and the food is exceptionally good. The service is hit-or-miss, the owner does tend to berate her employees in front of diners, at times. The toilets are spotless, and the decor is nice, but overall, the ambiance is cold (and often, the actual temp. is too hot or cold). The bar patrons are often annoying. Overall, it's quite pricey, for what you get. We go elsewhere, now.
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