NEPA’s stromboli scene is stacked with heavy hitters, but one clear crowd favorite rose to the top of this reader poll: Chacko’s Memory Lane Lounge inside Chacko’s Family Bowling Center in Wilkes‑Barre, a blue‑collar bowling alley bar that locals swear by for its brick‑oven pies, wings, and overstuffed stromboli. What makes this list so fun is that many of the top vote‑getters aren’t the usual “big name” pizzerias you see on every Top 10 graphic, but neighborhood taverns, small‑town shops, and underrated gems that quietly turn out some of the region’s most beloved boli.
Below, you’ll find the rankings of the Best Stromboli in NEPA based on reader responses! Be sure to let me know in the comments which stromboli is your favorite!
1. Chacko’s Memory Lane Lounge – Wilkes‑Barre
Tucked inside Chacko’s Family Bowling Center on North Wilkes‑Barre Boulevard, Memory Lane Lounge proves you don’t need white tablecloths to make an elite stromboli, just a hot brick oven and a loyal following that calls it “by far” the best in the valley.
2. Antonio’s Pizzeria – Scranton
Antonio’s Pizzeria on Capouse Avenue is one of NEPA’s biggest hidden gems that has quietly built a reputation for a cheesesteak stromboli that fans call their favorite “steak and cheese anything.” Their thin round New York Style pizza is elite, and locals clearly love their boli’s too.
3. Two Brothers Pizza – Dunmore
Two Brothers in Dunmore landed near the top of the rankings thanks to stromboli that are as famous for their size as their flavor, with voters insisting they’re among the biggest around. 2 Bros is a family friendly spot that always offers huge portions, great prices, and big time flavor.
4. Carey’s Pub – Kingston
Carey’s Pub might look like your classic neighborhood bar, but locals know it as a destination for chicken wing stromboli smothered in pub sauce and punched up with garlic. They make a Pagach stromboli and locals say all their stromboli’s are amazing along with their budget friendly personal bar pie.
5. Pompei’s Pizza – Tunkhannock
Out in Tunkhannock, Pompei’s Pizza earns high praise for both Italian and cheesesteak stromboli that fans say “hit different” whether fresh from the oven or reheated the next day. Pompei’s has been serving great pizza in thier old school pizzeria with the brightly colored booths for decades, and it’s no surprise their stromboli satisfies.
6. Joe’s Pizza – Nanticoke
Joe’s Pizza in Nanticoke is the kind of small‑town shop where an “awesome stromboli” that travels and bakes up like new in a home oven has built a devoted fan base well beyond city limits. Joe is a local legend at 80 years young, he runs a one man operation and preps every stromboli with love. Make sure you save a few extra minutes to talk history with him when you stop by for one of his incredible bolis!
7. Derff’s Pizza – Sugar Notch
Derff’s in Sugar Notch is all about dough and details, with voters shouting out both the Italian and cheesesteak stromboli for their excellent crust and shaved rib‑eye steak. They bring that old school flavor and makes it with love and a heavy hand with plenty of stuffing inside these bolis!
8. Rosario’s Pizzeria – Clarks Summit
Rosario’s in Clarks Summit brings a Summit‑style twist to stromboli, with Italian, cheesesteak, and hot wing versions all earning “awesome” status from fans. The Abingtons pizzeria makes some of the most elite pizza and stromboli in all of NEPA and has a large local following who love their bolis.
9. Arcaro’s the Next Generation – Pittston
In the heart of Pittston, Arcaro’s the Next Generation takes its Old Forge pizza pedigree and channels it into stromboli, with the chicken wing version frequently called amazing. Arcaro’s makes among the very best Double Crust White Pizzas in NEPA – and a double crust really is just a huge stromboli – so it isn’t surprising that voters chose them on this list!
10. Tommy’s Pizza Corner – Kingston
Tommy’s Pizza Corner in Kingston scores big with both Italian and cheesesteak stromboli, including a cheesesteak version that some say “rules” the category. This spot is better known for their Pan Fried Sicilian pizza and their round sweet sauce pizza, but locals say you gotta try their stromboli too!
11. Kay’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria – Moscow
Kay’s in Moscow is a classic family Italian joint where the stromboli has long been a go‑to order for locals who insist it’s “hands down” one of their favorites.
12. Philly’s Phinest – Wilkes‑Barre
Philly’s Phinest brings a bit of South Philly to Wilkes‑Barre with cheesesteak and house stromboli stuffed with spicy capicola, provolone, sausage, and more.
13. Pizza Plus – Scranton
Pizza Plus on Keyser Avenue in Scranton is one of those places that quietly shows up in every neighborhood conversation, including this stromboli poll.
14. Red’s Pizza and Subs – Hunlock Creek
Red’s in the Sweet Valley/Hunlock Creek area is known for stromboli so big that even the “mini” can easily feed two hungry people.
15. Calabria Pizza – Dunmore
Calabria in Dunmore might fly under the radar compared with some bigger names, but locals consistently drop its name when stromboli is the topic. I’ll kick things off by exploring what Calabria does so well—from dough to fillings—that earns those simple but powerful “you gotta try it” recommendations.
16. Giuseppe Pizza – Avoca
Giuseppe’s in Avoca earns “best ever” praise for an Italian stromboli that’s “packed with everything good” and notably not all dough.
17. Grande Pizza – Dunmore
Grande Pizza in Dunmore gets love for its Italian stromboli, especially for the fresh green peppers that fans say make it the best around.
18. Kelsey’s – Ashley
Kelsey’s Restaurant in Ashley is a sleeper pick in this poll, with diners raving about their Italian and cheesesteak stromboli and calling them “by far” the best.
19. King’s Pizza – Mountain Top
King’s Pizza in Mountain Top has long been remembered by fans for its special Italian stromboli, with some still calling it the best even after years away.
20. Slice of Heaven – Mocanaqua
Slice of Heaven in Mocanaqua lives up to its name for many voters, thanks to an Italian stromboli that gets labeled “unbelievable.”
21. TC Reily’s – Wyoming
TC Reily’s in Wyoming is a classic bar‑style spot where the Italian stromboli has become a runaway favorite among regulars.
22. Two Italian Guys – Hazleton
Two Italian Guys in Hazleton packs its stromboli with ham, salami, peppers, mushrooms, and plenty of cheese, creating a fully loaded bite from end to end.
23. Antonio’s Pizzeria – West Pittston (T)
In West Pittston, Antonio’s makes its own mark on the stromboli scene, separate from its Scranton cousin, by being a reliable favorite for locals along the river.
24. Luigi’s Pizzeria – Olyphant (T)
Luigi’s Restaurant and Pizzeria in Olyphant keeps things simple but effective, serving a stromboli that fans flat‑out call “the best,” often noting the lack of veggies as a plus.
25. Mary Lou’s Pizza – Old Forge (T)
Mary Lou’s in Old Forge, a town already calling itself the “Pizza Capital of the World,” wins compliments for stromboli that are “absolutely delicious” alongside their well‑known pizza trays.
26. Mendicino’s Pizza – Covington Township (T)
Mendicino’s Pizza & Family Restaurant in the Daleville/Covington Township area is home to the “Super Stromboli,” a loaded option that earned multiple specific shout‑outs.
27. Mifflin Pizza – Mifflinville (T)
Mifflin Pizza in Mifflinville may be a bit of a drive from the Scranton/Wilkes‑Barre core, but fans say their stromboli are “stuffed full of yummy ingredients” and worth the trip.
28. Napoli’s Pizza – Pittston (T)
Napoli’s in Pittston repeatedly pops up in comments, a sign of a stromboli that locals recognize on sight and name without hesitation.
29. Rodano’s – Wilkes‑Barre (T)
Rodano’s on Public Square in downtown Wilkes‑Barre serves an Italian stromboli that’s not always crowned “the best,” but is consistently mentioned as a favorite for its perfect lunch size.
30. Salerno’s Café – Old Forge (T)
Salerno’s Café in Old Forge makes a steak and cheese stromboli that some readers insist is “hands down the best in the area,” even in a region overflowing with great cheesesteaks.
31. 1905 Tavern – Scranton (T)
Rounding out the rankings is 1905 Tavern in Scranton, where creative options like the Polack, Trainwreck, cheeseburger, and steak‑and‑cheese stromboli give the menu a fun, over‑the‑top flair.
NOTE: (T) spots 23 through 31 were tied with the same amount of votes and listed in alphabetical/numeric order.
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Bonus: Multi‑Location Stromboli Standouts
Some names didn’t land in the numbered rankings because they have multiple locations, but Colarusso’s, Pizza Bella, and Januzzi’s all drew plenty of love from voters for their consistently great stromboli across NEPA.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re team classic Italian, cheesesteak, or loaded chicken wing, this reader‑powered list proves that NEPA’s stromboli scene is alive, well, and absolutely stuffed with creativity. From bowling alley lounges and corner pubs to old‑school pizza joints and small‑town institutions, these are the places locals trust when they’re craving a boli that truly hits the spot. So next time you’re planning a pizza night or road‑tripping around the valley, use this list as your excuse to try somewhere new, show some love to your hometown favorite, and keep the great stromboli debate going in the comments below.
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