Rustic Kitchen Bistro & Bar

4.5 (1229)

$30 and under

Italian

1280 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Rustic Kitchen Bistro & Bar provides a unique award winning Italian, Mediterranean culinary experience. We offer seasonally inspired rustic cuisine, from artisan breads to hand crafted pastas, all prepared fresh daily in a warm, friendly & comfortable bistro style setting.

We also have a "State of the Art" Television Broadcast Kitchen Studio where we conduct live cooking shows, including "In The Kitchen". Cooking shows are every Friday & Saturday evenings at 7:00 pm.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch:Monday-Saturday: 11:30am - 4:00pm Dinner: Sunday 11:30 am- 9:00 pm Monday & Tuesday 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wednesday - Saturday 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Website
https://moheganpa.com/poi/dining/rustic-kitchen.html
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Brian McDermott
Private party facilities
We have the ability to service a wide variety of private party needs. Please contact us for more details about our private dining options.The Wine Cellar Room is perfect for any occasion from a birthday gathering to a business dinner for up to 16 guests. The Grande Dining Room can be reserved for larger groups & our Television Studio can be booked for private shows of "In The Kitchen".

Location
1280 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Neighborhood
Wilkes-Barre
Parking details
Patrons can park with the casino valet or self park in the casino parking lot.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Meatballs al Forno$12.00
mozzarella, marinara & a parmesan cheese crisp
Arancini$11.00
fried risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella and served over marinara
Italian Spring Rolls$12.00
sweet italian sausage with caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, provolone fondue & marinara
Clam Chowder$9.00
served in a cauldron with pancetta & garlic crostini
Crispy Fried Calamari$13.00
toasted pine nuts, jalapeños & lemon pepper aioli
Limoncello Shrimp Cocktail$14.00
with cocktail sauce

Salads

Add to any Salad: Chicken $5, Shrimp $10, Steak $9

Bistro Salad$8.00
baby mixed greens, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, shaved red onion & garlic croutons in a balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar Salad*$10.00
with focaccia croutons served inside a parmesan crisp basket
Cobb Salad$17.00
chicken, gorgonzola, avocado, tomatoes, bacon & a hard-boiled egg
Caprese Salad$11.00
tomatoes, mozzarella & greens topped with basil & a balsamic glaze
Strawberry & Spinach Salad$13.00
with avocado, pecans, goat cheese & poppyseed dressing

Pizza on a Paddle

Margherita$11.00
tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella & basil
Classic Pepperoni$12.00
mozzarella & tomato sauce
Sweet Italian Sausage$12.00
tomato sauce, spinach, mozzarella & roasted red peppers
Buffalo Chicken Pizza$12.00
spicy buffalo sauce, mozzarella, blue cheese & scallion garnish
Shrimp Scampi Pizza$15.00
mozzarella, garlic shrimp & oven roasted tomatoes

Entrees

Grilled Hanger Steak$27.00
with roasted garlic, parmesan truffle fries, spicy tomato relish & red wine jus
Veal Cutlet Parmesan$18.00
with tagliatelle pasta & marinara
Chicken Marsala$15.00
with mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables
Tilapia Francaise$14.00
egg battered & pan sautéed with capers, lemon chive butter, roasted red potatoes & seasonal vegetables
Baked Mac & Cheese$18.00
with porcini mushrooms, peas, creamy fontina, parmesan sauce & truffle oil
Baked Rigatoni$13.00
baked in a cast iron skillet with basil tomato sauce, ricotta & fresh mozzarella
Orecchiette with Sausage & Broccolini$13.00
sweet fennel sausage with sundried tomatoes, broccolini, chili flakes & parmesan

Sandwiches

served with baby greens & choice of fries, chips or pasta salad

Meatball Sandwich$10.00
with marinara & mozzarella on a hoagie
Grilled Rustic Burger$13.00
choice of swiss, mozzarella, american or cheddar
Calabrese Steak Sandwich$13.00
grilled steak with sautéed peppers, onions, potatoes & melted mozzarella on a hoagie
Roast Beef Dip$13.00
with caramelized onions & smoked gouda on a pretzel roll with au jus dipping sauce
Crabcake Sandwich$16.00
remoulade sauce, bibb lettuce & tomato
Pulled Pork Sandwich$12.00
on a pretzel roll with cheddar & fried onion straws
Grilled Chicken Panini$11.00
red peppers, mozzarella, lemon aioli & crispy pancetta
Turkey Club Panini$12.00
tomato, bacon, arugula, swiss cheese & garlic aioli on a pretzel roll

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Rustic Kitchen Bistro & Bar.

4.5

(1229)

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
3.1Value

Noise • Moderate

1,229 Reviews

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Rose
Philadelphia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
love eating at the Rustic Kitchen, always good, food prepared the way we like it. Wait staff very attentive. Nice to return and see familiar faces.
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cathyc
Pittsburgh16 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always my favorite ❤️
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OpenTable Diner
Poconos1 review
4.0
Dined on February 14, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
It was an amazing meal with great service and quiet atmosphere. Recommend everyone to visit.
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JanetS
New York City9 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 14, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Service was terribly slow despite not being very crowded. (There were several empty tables.) We waited forever just for every course. I’ve never been disappointed in the food until tonight. The stuffed mushroom appetizer was disgraceful. I had 4 quarter size mushrooms with hardly any crabmeat and it was lacking flavor. I had the bistro salad and was charged $10 extra for 4 tiny shrimp. The quality and quantity of food declined on this visit. Not sure if I’ll be returning any time soon or at all.
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DIANEE
Poconos1 review
5.0
Dined on January 26, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were very good one of the waiters was very friendly and made it a fun time
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HeatherC
San Francisco4 reviews
2.0
Dined on January 26, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We have been there a fee times and it gets worse each time. Pasta was undercooked, steak had no flavor and we didn't even get a chance to finish our salads before the entree came out even though I specifically told the waitress that we didn't want to be rushed. Basically came down to being over priced fast food.
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mah1950
Poconos2 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 24, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Two of us had the chicken panini and it was bland. One person got the burger and it was overdone. The other 3 were happy with their lunches. The wait staff provided us with very good service. I have eaten dinner here before and was always pleased with my meal. I don’t think that I will be back for lunch.
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PatriciaK
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 22, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I would recommend Rustic Kitchen to anybody who wants to enjoy a delicious meal with friendly staff and a great atmosphere.
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johnny
Poconos60 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 20, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed a very nice late lunch at rustic kitchen… We have been there many times and it is always a treat… Frank was a super surfer
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January49 Gold
Philadelphia233 reviews
2.0
Dined on January 20, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We have dined here many times over the years. This was the most disappointing visit we have ever experienced here. The service was extremely slow and non responsive. It will not keep us from dining here in the future, but it will be a while before we come here again. Sorry.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch:Monday-Saturday: 11:30am - 4:00pm Dinner: Sunday 11:30 am- 9:00 pm Monday & Tuesday 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wednesday - Saturday 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Website
https://moheganpa.com/poi/dining/rustic-kitchen.html
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Brian McDermott
Private party facilities
We have the ability to service a wide variety of private party needs. Please contact us for more details about our private dining options.The Wine Cellar Room is perfect for any occasion from a birthday gathering to a business dinner for up to 16 guests. The Grande Dining Room can be reserved for larger groups & our Television Studio can be booked for private shows of "In The Kitchen".

Location
1280 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Neighborhood
Wilkes-Barre
Parking details
Patrons can park with the casino valet or self park in the casino parking lot.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Rustic Kitchen Bistro & Bar

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Appetizers

Meatballs al Forno$12.00

Arancini$11.00

Italian Spring Rolls$12.00

Clam Chowder$9.00

Crispy Fried Calamari$13.00

Limoncello Shrimp Cocktail$14.00

Salads

Bistro Salad$8.00

Caesar Salad*$10.00

Cobb Salad$17.00

Caprese Salad$11.00

Strawberry & Spinach Salad$13.00

Pizza on a Paddle

Margherita$11.00

Classic Pepperoni$12.00

Sweet Italian Sausage$12.00

Buffalo Chicken Pizza$12.00

Shrimp Scampi Pizza$15.00

Entrees

Grilled Hanger Steak$27.00

Veal Cutlet Parmesan$18.00

Chicken Marsala$15.00

Tilapia Francaise$14.00

Baked Mac & Cheese$18.00

Baked Rigatoni$13.00

Orecchiette with Sausage & Broccolini$13.00

Sandwiches

Meatball Sandwich$10.00

Grilled Rustic Burger$13.00

Calabrese Steak Sandwich$13.00

Roast Beef Dip$13.00

Crabcake Sandwich$16.00

Pulled Pork Sandwich$12.00

Grilled Chicken Panini$11.00

Turkey Club Panini$12.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable