Samario’s Second Location Churns out Familiar and Fantastic Food Time and Time Again
Upon entering, I had a full view of the kitchen which I always appreciate because I love to see where my food is prepared. I noted that it was impeccably clean and space was used quite efficiently in small space. Kitchen layouts are something that fascinate me, so if I’ve bored you, my apologies!
Samario’s in Tunkhannock is a small eatery on Tioga Street that I have visited a couple times before. I’ve also visited their Scranton location many times over the years. The Scranton location offers a more upscale/casual dining experience as well as a speedy takeout joint, where the Tunkhannock location is more of a takeout place with a few small tables to grab a quick bite – more of a “Samario’s Express” if you will.
Speedy Service, Clean Kitchen, Attentive Staff
After the order was placed, I noted how courteous the staff was in the kitchen. Everybody seemed to work together well and were really focused on every customer that came in. They got them in and back out in a jiffy. The service I received was no exception. I was helped by 3 different staff members in a remarkable show of teamwork. My pizza was done in no time and it came out fresh and steaming hot with the cheese forming a molten lava covering that looked just delightful.
Checking out the Round Pizza with Pepperoni
Samario’s has a vast array of pizza styles on their menu. The offer square (Old Forge), New York Round, Chicago Style, Stuffed Chicago Style, and a long list of gourmet pizzas. I was in the mood for a New York round pie with cup n char pepperoni on this visit. So we ordered the pizza, some hot wings, and some garlic parmesan fries.
The pizza came out looking really good. There were plenty of beautiful slices of cupped pepperoni with crispy raised edges. Samario’s adds a generous amount of cheese which was melted nicely and had a pleasant saltiness to it. Their sauce is also generously applied and flavorful with a vibrant tang and sweetness to it. I also enjoyed the crust which was tender, crisp on the bottom and easy to it. It was baked on a screen so it was consistently cooked yet not overly crunchy.
New York Style Pepperoni Rating Scores
| Rating Category | Rating Score |
|---|---|
| Crust | 6.7 |
| Sauce | 7.9 |
| Cheese | 7.6 |
| Taste | 7.7 |
| Crispy/Cooked Properly | 7.2 |
| Value | 7.4 |
| Overall Rating | 7.4 |
About the Square Red Pizza
I decided to order a square 6 cut red pizza, which is really an old forge style pizza. I’ve long believed that Samario’s in Scranton does Old Forge style pizza better than many of the places in the Pizza Capital of the World. I wondered how the Tunkhannock version would stack up.
The crust is very clearly made from a fresh dough rather than a precooked shell. It was crispy around the edges and soft and tender in the middle with a pleasant texture and excellent chew. The sauce was extraordinarily vibrant in color and flavor allowing the tomatoes to speak for themselves and keeping the recipe simple without a ton of seasoning. The natural sweetness and zest of the tomato provided the punch to the tray while being balanced out by the milky and almost buttery soft blend of cheeses.
The sauce was so good, I could have literally drank a cup of it or eaten it like a bowl of soup (don’t judge me until you try the pizza)! This pizza was wonderful as it was balanced and flavorful with a freshness that is to be commended. I always appreciate when the cheese is cooked only until it’s proper melting point and not a moment past where it starts to burn. This pizza maker knew what he or she was doing and I appreciated every bit of the craftsmanship!
Overall, this was an excellent pizza and matches the quality at the Scranton location exactly. With their entry into the market, Samario’s immediately joins the best pizza in not only Tunkhannock, but in Wyoming County conversation.
Square Pizza Rating Scores
| Rating Category | Rating Score |
|---|---|
| Crust | 7.6 |
| Sauce | 8.1 |
| Cheese | 7.7 |
| Taste | 7.8 |
| Crispy/Cooked Properly | 7.4 |
| Value | 7.4 |
| Overall Rating | 7.7 |
Pizza Details
- Restaurant: Samario’s Pizza Tunkhannock
- Address: 66 E Tioga St, Tunkhannock, PA 18657
- Pizza Ordered: 6 Cut Red Sqaure Tray
- Pizza is Similar to: Anthony’s, Mary Lou’s, Revello’s
