The Refinery - Pittston (PA)

5 /5 Bob Chepalonis: We recently dined at The Refinery with my wife and daughter on a Saturday night, and it lived up to the hype. We had a later reservation at 9:00 p.m., which wasn’t easy to get—this place is very popular for good reason. Being open for only about a year or so, it has already built a strong reputation for excellent food and a great dining experience. We started with a couple of drinks, and one thing that immediately stood out was the complimentary appetizer they bring to the table. It included beans, peppers, mozzarella cheese, and olives, and it was simple but very well done and full of flavor. We also ordered the focaccia appetizer, which they are well known for, and it absolutely lived up to expectations—fresh, warm, and delicious. For dinner, we ordered a margarita pizza, which was excellent, and I split a pasta dish featuring pork cheek, while my wife had the pumpkin-stuffed pasta. Both pasta dishes were outstanding, well-prepared, and perfectly portioned. Every bite showed the quality and care put into the food. The waitstaff was excellent—attentive, efficient, and respectful of our time. Drinks were served promptly, dinner came out quickly, and we were in and out within about 50 minutes, which was impressive for a busy Saturday night. The only thing we took home was a slice of pizza. Highly recommended.

5 /5 Victoria Hawach: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Refinery is amazing! Chad and Kristen Gelso (the husband-and-wife chef team) are incredibly talented—you can taste the passion in every dish. We ordered the grilled octopus, Italian chop salad, whipped ricotta with focaccia, Sicilian seafood salad, crispy Calabrian potatoes, and the pinwheel lasagna. Everything was delicious, but that lasagna was a total standout! Our server Faith was wonderful—friendly, attentive, and made the whole night even better. Liz, the manager, and Jennifer also went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect. The whole team makes you feel so welcomed. The atmosphere is warm and stylish, perfect for a night out. We can’t wait to go back and try more of the menu. Pittston is lucky to have a place like this!

5 /5 Kendra P: My boyfriend and I literally had the best dinner we’ve had in a while, thanks to our server Hailey! She was so quick, she was so knowledgeable about the menu and specials. We had such a great experience because of her. The atmosphere is always amazing and the food and drinks were out of this world! I had the braised short rib which was so soft and flavorful along with the fig cocktail that was on special and my boyfriend got the pinwheel lasagna. John behind the bar is also amazing and made the most perfect drinks for us including a delicious pumpkin martini for me. Thank you refinery for a wonderful time, you have a great server and wonderful bartenders that just made the experience 10 times better. Love you

5 /5 Scott: Im a little late posting this review. I found The Refinery on a Facebook group I belong to and was very intrigued by what I saw. I made our reservation a couple months in advance as I was told they book up solid. Lets just say Im glad we did. This place was packed. At that time I realized The Refinery has gotta be good. Let me tell you the experience from the hostess, the bartender and our server Jessica was top notch. We drove an hour and fifteen minutes for our anniversary dinner and I would do it over and over again. We had to wait a few minutes for our table. No big deal to us since they were very busy. For drinks we had the smoked old fashion and the uptown orchard. Both drinks were excellent. Now lets get to the food. My wife had the pinwheel lasagna. I had the lobster pyramids and had to have the crispy Calabrian potatoes. For appetizers we had nonnas meatballs, grilled Spanish octopus and Kristens fresh focaccia. That whipped ricotta and honey.....Oh my yeah what a combo. Dessert we had the peach cobbler tart and cinnamon toast crunch gelato. Chef Kristen and Chef Chad thank you for very much for an EXCELLENT dining experience from the time we walked in the door until we left!!! The staff you have is on point and is awesome as well. We hope you guys are around for a very long time.

5 /5 Alea McGraw: This was our second dining experience at The Refinery and it certainly did not disappoint! We were sat immediately upon arrival. Our server, Hailey, was friendly and extremely knowledgeable of the menu. She quickly offered detailed descriptions of the dishes we were considering and offered suggestions on cocktail and wine pairings that were well received. The restaurant was bustling but the service was swift and spot on. My husband chose the Chicken Parmigiana, I the Pinwheel Lasagna, and our friends the Mezze Penne and Rabbit Pappardelle and Italian Chop Chop Salad. For starters we shared the Pepperoni Venetian Pizzette, Foccacia and Maine Scallop Carpaccio. We were also treated to the Crispy Fried Long Stem Artichokes courtesy of the Chef. Every dish was exceptional!! Liz stopped by our table to check in, shes always so friendly and kind. Excellent service, warm atmosphere and unique, delicious meals that were all perfectly prepared. We are very much looking forward to our next visit to The Refinery and planning on trying the tasting option next!