Av - Scranton

Excellent food, served in an amenable atmosphere. The restaurant tends to be very loud. Although the food is good, but would be nice to see the menu changed up... read more Excellent food, served in an amenable atmosphere. The restaurant tends to be very loud. Although the food is good, but would be nice to see the menu changed up with the seasons.

I absolutely love this restaurant. The food, wine, and atmosphere are fantastic. I visited again on the 10th of January, 2024 and I was once again impressed. I... read more I absolutely love this restaurant. The food, wine, and atmosphere are fantastic. I visited again on the 10th of January, 2024 and I was once again impressed. I went with some coworkers, about 10 of us in total. The service was excellent, the atmosphere was lovely, and the food was outstanding. I ordered the lamb shank osso buco served over mashed potatoes and it was delicious. I highly recommend it.

My boyfriend and I originally came to scranton for a birthday trip for myself.. we had dinner plans somewhere else where we have gone several times before.. we... read more My boyfriend and I originally came to scranton for a birthday trip for myself.. we had dinner plans somewhere else where we have gone several times before.. we did NOT enjoy this time around so he wanted to save the night and find something to make up for it.. he looked on Google and came across AV Restaurant and from the minute we walked in we were greeted with smiling faces.. The place was super busy so my boyfriend and I relaxed with a drink on their comfy couches while we waited for a table to open up.. not long after we were greeted by our waitress Kaidyn who was outstanding, she made our first time experience that much better.. she told us what we should pick out of choices we gave her and she did not disappoint as everything was so delicious.... we can't wait to come visit again soon

My husband and I came in for a meal this afternoon and we were immediately sat by the most pleasant of women. We got a private corner booth, extremely comfy and... read more My husband and I came in for a meal this afternoon and we were immediately sat by the most pleasant of women. We got a private corner booth, extremely comfy and exclusive feeling. We were greeted shortly after by our lovely server Josephine, who explained the features on the offered menus, but also explained several features not listed on the menu that are offered as a special. She took our drink orders, promptly delivered them, and offered to put an appetizer in while we looked over the menu. My husband and I ordered a Ceasar salad to start; several minutes after putting our order in we received beautiful warm fresh baked bread and a side of olive oil which transitioned us perfectly into our starter. The lettuce was fresh and crisp, the croutons absolutely had to be made in house (so delicious! and the dressing was the best part of the entire salad. So fresh and bright with the lemon but the salty hint of anchovy kept the dressing traditional and fantastic. For entrees we ordered a filet mignon, ordered medium rare and cooked to absolute buttery perfection. It was topped with a Gorgonzola sauce and while the sauce was a hint too salty for my taste, the filet was cooked exquisitely and the concept of the sauce was absolutely spot on as far as flavor. It was paired with a crisp and flavorful side asparagus and a creamy mashed potato. Our other entree was the bone in pork chop, which is offered medium/medium rare as per the chef’s recommendation. We ordered per recommendation and were presented a beautifully juicy and tender bone in chop topped with crispy onion straws. It was topped with a wonderfully sweet sauce that paired so well with the pork, which quite literally could be pulled off the bone with a fork. The pork included asparagus and a side of some sort of roasted potato which was such a complement to the sauce. Thank you so much to Josephine, our sever. She was sweet and attentive and was informed about the restaurant’s specials. She made sure we were taken care of without being an annoyance and offered us prompt service. We also would love to compliment the kitchen and whoever developed the concept of the menu. Absolutely beautiful and thoughtful pairings of flavors and ingredients and so well executed. The interior and atmosphere of the restaurant is lofty and classy. It’s pleasant to be a part of and while it feels slightly upper class, it offers the many comforts you would expect of a wonderful Italian restaurant. We will 10000% be back many times in the future and will happily recommend this restaurant to everyone we know!

Service staff was good but the food sucks!! Eggplant parmesan was frozen and stale !! read more Service staff was good but the food sucks!! Eggplant parmesan was frozen and stale !!