It's been said time and time again that the simple pleasures in life are the ones that really count. What could be more simple and pleasant than a great meal? Luckily, In Greater Wilkes-Barre a great meal is easy to find.

  The region has delicious food in a greater variety than almost anywhere else. Whether you're looking for a fun night out with family, a quiet gourmet dinner, or an upscale meal with four-star service, there are restaurants in Greater Wilkes-Barre to satisfy your appetite and keep you coming back for more.

  To start, there are fun, quick-serve national chains with great food and family environments. There are also many great restaurants with quick meal options where one can choose from specialty sandwiches, along with salads, soups, muffins and baked goods to go.

   The pizza business in this area is very competitive, to say the least. The area is considered the "Pizza Capital of the World" and is home to the famous “Old Forge Style Pizza”. Wilkes-Barre is also well-known for Sicilian and Neapolitan pizzas, calzones, strombolies, pierogies, potato pancakes, stews, gyros, funnel cakes, and so much more. The area around the Mohegan Sun Arena also boasts numerous franchises, such as the Olive Garden, Red Robin, Cracker Barrell and Chili's - just to name a few.

  There are plenty of small restaurants that offer gourmet meals in a relaxing atmosphere. Varied menus can be found in the Midtown Village, on Main Street, just off the main square in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Try Katana for a wide range of Japanese dishes.

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