Rustic Kitchen Bistro & Bar | Tuscan flavors & unique dining in Wilkes-Barre
Rustic Kitchen Bistro & Bar in Wilkes-Barre brings Italian Mediterranean flavors in a warm Tuscan villa atmosphere. Located inside Mohegan Pennsylvania, the 260-seat restaurant offers a cozy yet sophisticated setting with a bar café, main dining room, and wine cellar for private events. Handcrafted décor and intimate booths add to the authentic feel.
A One-of-a-Kind Dining Experience
The restaurant is home to a broadcast-ready studio kitchen, the stage for the Emmy Award-winning show In the Kitchen with celebrity chef Kim McLendon. Guests can reserve a table to watch the live taping while enjoying the featured entrée paired with wine, creating an unforgettable experience.
Menu Highlights
Rustic Kitchen’s menu blends rustic comfort with refined Italian Mediterranean flair. Starters include arancini, meatballs al forno, Italian spring rolls, and prosciutto with mozzarella. Seafood lovers can try rustic clam chowder, crispy calamari, or limoncello shrimp cocktail. Salads range from classic Caesar to seasonal strawberry and buffalina with fresh mozzarella.
Entrées feature stuffed chicken with jalapeño corn sauce, hanger steak with truffle fries, Spanish pork chop, and chicken or veal Parmesan. Seafood specialties include Tuscan-style salmon, sea scallops, tilapia francaise, lump crab cakes, and shrimp fra diavolo. Rustic’s hand-crafted pasta selections, like tagliatelle bolognese and saffron shrimp linguini, remain guest favorites. A wood-burning oven delivers artisanal pizzas, while signature steaks and hearty sides complete the offerings.
Rustic Kitchen Bistro & Bar in Wilkes-Barre delivers authentic Tuscan ambiance, refined cuisine, and a unique dining experience.
