AV Restaurant

4.7 ( 389 reviews )
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$30–50
320 Penn Ave, Scranton, PA 18503, United States
+1 570-457-5800
AV Restaurant, located in the heart of Scranton, PA, offers a delightful Italian dining experience steeped in both flavor and history. Renowned for outstanding food and attentive service, this gem has garnered praise from patrons. Customer reviews consistently highlight their impressive menu, featuring dishes like the mouthwatering salmon and the hearty tagliatelle bolognese. One guest emphasized the exquisite arancini appetizer that pairs perfectly with one of their thoughtfully curated wines or cocktails. The atmosphere is captivating, with a charming blend of elegance and a cozy vibe, making it an ideal spot for both intimate dinners and lively gatherings. Notably, AV Restaurant carries an intriguing history, being listed as Pennsylvania's most haunted restaurant—an unexpected conversation starter that adds to the dining experience. Moreover, the staff, particularly attentive servers like Kaidyn, are commended for their knowledgeable recommendations and warm hospitality. This attention to detail ensures that dietary concerns are gracefully accommodated. With a dining experience that promises both culinary satisfaction and engaging local lore, AV Restaurant stands out as a must-visit dining destination in Scranton. Reservations are highly recommended, especially on bustling weekend evenings, as this beloved establishment fills up quickly. In short, AV Restaurant delivers great food, memorable experiences, and deep-rooted charm—a true homage to Italian cuisine.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
    • Upmarket
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Paid street parking
    • Somewhat difficult to find a space

Reviews For AV Restaurant

Matthew Lyons
May 22,2025
Great food and service. We Always have a good time here. Their appetizers are all very good, especially their arancini, which is excellent. We just ate there recently and I had one of the best salmon dishes I've eve had. I rarely do this, but it was so good that I ordered it again when we went back a few days later. Their lamb special was excellent too. And they're also very good about helping you with dietary concerns. Excellent food and staff! We highly recommend The AV Restaurant!
Cassandra Natt
May 11,2025
We enjoyed some ghost stories with our dinner. The AV was rated Pennsylvania's most haunted restaurant by The Food Network. It was used as a temporary morgue during the 1918 influenza epidemic. I was wishing they still had a stretcher left in the basement to wheel me out of there after all the food we ate. The service and food were amazing. They really hit it out of the park with their pork chop and the salmon was fantastic.
Ted Mielczarek
Apr 29,2025
AV is my favorite restaurant in Scranton, hands-down. The food is consistently excellent, the cocktails are on point, and the atmosphere is lovely. Definitely get a reservation if you're planning to go on Friday or Saturday night! Even the bar seating fills up quickly on the weekend.
Rob A
Mar 24,2025
Lovely spot for dinner. Ate at the bar on a chilly Thursday night. Bartender was quick to mix up a cocktail and tell me about the specials for the night. I had the meatball appetizer and tagliatelle bolognese for my entree. Both were delicious - meatballs were generously sized and the pasta was a very nice portion. Will definitely be back!
Grace DiNella
Feb 25,2025
Yesterday was my first time visiting and I really enjoyed it! The food was really great, it is SO cute and beautiful in there - A great atmosphere. On top of that, my server, Kaidyn, was phenomenal! She was so kind, so knowledgeable about the menu, checked up on us multiple times and overall was just great. I recommend AV to all, and also give my kudos to Kaidyn for her great work!
Ray M
Feb 22,2025
Update. Wife brought me here for my birthday. Had an excellent meal, with excellent service from Anya. Great atmosphere. Everything was excellent. The rack of venison was outstanding!! Thank you for a great night out AV!!! We came here for Valentines day and so glad we did. Loved the atmosphere. The food was outstanding. Very good craft beer selection. Check out the photos. Everyone that works here was so friendly and they took care of all your needs without hesitation. We highly recommend AV. It's excellent!!
Theresa Brennan
Feb 11,2025
Had dinner on a Thursday evening with another couple. No wait time, we were seated immediately. Menu items all looked delicious. Three of us had the salmon, which was fabulous. Chicken Parmesan was the fourth meal and must have also been very good because it was gone. Portions were large enough that we were glad we didn't get appetizers, and we didn't have room left for dessert. They did have a separate gluten-free menu with lots of options from the main menu. The prices are a little higher than the average, but the service was excellent and the food was delicious.
Keeva Hudson
Feb 8,2025
We went here for our anniversary and I really enjoyed it. The food was great! The servers were fantastic. The atmosphere was perfect. The drinks were good too.

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