The Refinery

From the time we walked through the door, we knew we weren't just here for a meal, but an experience. We booked the Chef's Counter, which is a night full of tastings. The atmosphere was perfect! It was an intimate setup with eight seats around a beautifully laid out counter overlooking the staff preparing meals in the kitchen. Not one dish disappointed from the first bite to the end. The servers were tentative, and Chef Chad also came out to explain many of the dishes to us. There were many unique experiences, too. From wearing a blindfold to putting on headphones to listen to the ocean with different dishes, it was like nothing I have ever experienced. I have been to many specialty dinners in the area, but nothing compared to this one. The attention to detail was flawless. I'll be dreaming of the duck cannelloni until my next visit.

Each bite was better than the last. Starting with the bright staff and the cozy ambiance, the atmosphere is very comfortable. The food is a different combination of flavor with each dish and bite making it fun to explore and share bites of different dishes. The focus is on quality plates of delicious food and a quality experience. Will definitely come back.

Friends and I dined at the Refinery last night and we had the greatest experience! The staff were super friendly and went out of their way to make sure we were satisfied throughout our meal. Special shout out to the bartenders (we sat at the bar), Eddie and Keith. They were super knowledgeable on the menu and were happy to make recommendations. The drinks were made perfectly (pictured are the blood orange and pomegranate martinis) and the food was delicious. (Pictured cast iron chicken, pierogis, and the pumpkin agnolotti — my personal fav). There is not one bad item on the menu.

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, she's 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!

This was an amazing experience. I took my fiance out for his birthday and was not disappointed. The food was delicious and the staff simply amazing! Friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. My fiance had the New York strip. I had the Veal Osso Buco ravioli. Definitely looking forward to returning soon!

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

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.

If I could give this place 20 stars, I would! Fantastic food, service and atmosphere. Reservations are a must. The short rib was tender and full of flavor. The octopus appetizer was our favorite. Made reservations to return while we were there.

Outstanding service, amazing food and lovely ambiance!! I absolutely love the refinery! Food, cocktails and wine are all incredible!! I always look forward to my next visit! This is a must try place! Plan ahead since reservations are about 4 months out unless you catch a cancellation or sit at the bar.

So there are aspects of our visit that are 5 star and others that are 4 star. 5 stars Ambience/Vibe- this place is super cool inside and has excellent energy. You might think you're in SOHO or Brooklyn and you're in Pittston, Pa. Staff- Every person, from the time you walk in, is polite and attentive. They set a very high bar for other restaurants in the area. Food presentation is top notch. This dessert is a show stopper. Milk chocolate Budino. It doesn't sound or look like anything special but DAMN it's good. 4 stars the service from the kitchen was quite slow drink service was painfully slow and we were just ordering wines by the glass. The food, while beautifully presented, does not quite live up to how it looks on the plate. It's good, no question, just not 5 stars. And it's also quite pricey. That being said, it was our first visit. I'd have to go back a few times and try more things to give a full review of the food. Just to wrap up, this spot has a lot going for it. Would be great for any special occasion. Or perhaps drinks and appetizers at the bar on a more regular basis. 4.5 stars overall.

OUR DAUGHTER'S WEDDING EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS!! We held our daughter's wedding at our home for 200 people on September 6 and we were lucky enough to be able to work with the dynamic staff of the Refinery. Our family owned The Epicurean Delight Catering Co. for 40 years and have catered well over 5,000 weddings in that time, so when I say they exceeded expectations, I speak from experience!! The main team, Chef Chad, his wife and pastry chef, Chef Kristen, and team detail leader, Bettyjo were just so incredible to deal with. Everyone was smart, confident and super organized. They came to our home to go over all the details and work on the perfect menu for us. Chef suggesting some imaginative and seasonal items which worked out perfectly. The food was presented beautifully, tasted amazing and was abundant. The desserts by Chef Kristen were equally out of this world. Bettyjo, was on top of even the smallest detail and kept the night running smoothly and efficiently. The staff was truly amazing. They were friendly, professional, hardworking and polite. We couldn't be happier or more satisfied with anything. We never worried for a moment that it wouldn't be anything but perfect! A sincere thank you to Chef Chad, Chef Kristen, Bettyjo, Kevin ( I'm so happy you popped in!) and the rest of the team of wait staff and extremely efficient bartenders! You all "KILLED IT!" A PERFECT WEDDING! Cliff and Carla Daniels

Since you asked, We had a disappointing visit a few months ago . Excruciatingly slow service. Several mistakes w order. Understaffed. Hard to imagine how many friends recommend this restaurant & are willing to make reservations several months in advance. No plans to return.

Make your reservations NOW!!! So worth the wait. Went there on a Friday. Seated immediately. Service was above and beyond. Waiter very knowledgeable and had great suggestions. Started with Pumpkin martini. Don't know how they did it, but it wasn't a dessert martini. It had hazelnut nuts on the rim and was the most delicious drink I've had. My husband had a margarita with tahini salt and pepper flakes. It was gone before the appetizer. Which leads me to the appetizer! I had Kristens focaccia . All restaurants are into honey these days. Not a big honey fan but this was the best I've tasted. It had Parmesan butter with black pepper and balsamic vinaigrette. Together it exploded flavors in my mouth. The complimentary plate they gave was beans with vinaigrette, peppers with small balls of mozzarella. The beans were heavenly. I had the pinwheel lasagna. Huge portion. It was amazing although it had a bit of fresh basil which was not something I was crazed about but it didn't damper the plate. My husband had pork belly. It was caramelized, crunchy and melted in mouth. Brussel sprouts with apricots were fantastic. I can't stop giving compliments again it was delicious. Dessert was good. He has the honey gelato with honeycomb crumbs on top. Not over powering. Perfect size. Ok, maybe more!! I had milk chocolate budino. It had butterscotch in it. It was perfect. Nice cold chocolate with a smooth taste. The restaurant itself is in a section with newer businesses. A complex. Parking was difficult because I believe there was a wedding next building over. The place was packed but not loud. Music was playing but not too loud where you have to shout or pray it stops. Rustic feel. Attentive staff. Great portions too!! 5 star. Can't wait to go back. One of our new favorites.

Local Italian restaurant noted for their home made pasta. The pasta is excellent. However, trying to get a reservation is another thing. After reading and seeing reviews I noticedanybre views from out of the area. I don't know of there is a trick on Open table to look but right now they are 2 to 3 months out. I really feel they should realize where they are and be available to the locals who will be supporti g them for years to come hopefully. It's not a large space so I do understand it filling up fast. But the bar should ALWAYS have a few seats available for walk ins. It's pittston not Philly or NYC. With that said it's good food served and presented well. Even when chef Chad doesn't make me a "special entree" we enjoyed it every time we have been there anf that would be approx 13 times in a little over a year. No perks for us. Enjoy.

Got the pinwheel lasagna this time! Amazing! I don't think it was quite as good as the veal parm tho. Focaccia is my favorite and those yummy beans... and I don't even really care for beans. My husband hates how the clubby music is so loud in here but that's literally the only negative. Love this place!

We dined at The Refinery in Pittston on 11/15/25. The entire experience was definitely 5 Star Worthy, including staff, service, atmosphere and the FOOD! Liz and Erin and Jennifer welcomed us upon arrival, making us feel welcome and comfortable getting us settled at the bar while we waited for our table. We enjoyed Super Tuscan wine, and Chef Kristen Gelso's Focaccio, served with ricotta and honey, cacio e Pepe butter, and aged balsamico and EVOO; EXCEPTIONAL! At our table, our server, Jess, went above and beyond with her attentiveness to our table needs. Our dinner selections prepared by Chef Chad GELSO in King Salmon Wellington prepared with lobster and halibut mousse, lemon bur blanc, and smoked trout roe, wrapped in puff pastry; and Lamb Tagine, a classic dish of 4 hour braised lamb shoulder, saffron couscous, pomegranate molasses, and mint yogurt cooked in the tagine ( clay pot), served with Chef Kristen's homemade pita. Both selections were presented at table by Chef Chad. Both were Culinary Masterpieces! It has been more than one year that we have had the pleasure of dining at The Refinery ( once or twice weekly), and I can honestly say that my husband and I have never been disappointed in any of the many meals we've enjoyed. The entire Refinery staff including dining room, bar, and kitchen make us feel like family, and the feeling is mutual.

Incredible! 10/10 on all fronts. Made our reservation back in July but it was SO WORTH the wait! We went on a Saturday night were seated immediately when we arrived. I did notice that they offered champagne for those waiting longer for their table. Place inside was so neat, did not feel like you were in pittston LOL. Focaccia bread was for sure a highlight and would recommend. Drinks were great especially the pumpkin espresso martini. Christina was our server and she was so friendly and knowledge about the food. This place is 100% worth the hype and we are already looking to go back!

Most enjoyable experience. Huge, huge fan. Definitely worth the reservation wait. Highly recommend the Refinery Tour (there is A LOT of food on that tour). And yes, those roasted heirloom carrots are a must try and worth the hype. Each entree we tasted was delicious and the presentation was amazing. Impeccable service and waitstaff. They take their time with you. The staff is interested in what you like, and what you're adamantly opposed to. Absolutely beautiful bar and building. We will definitely be back. It was so much fun. So enjoyable.

My husband and I celebrated our anniversary at The Refinery. Every aspect was perfect - drinks, food, service and ambiance. We felt like royalty. Our server, Faith, was absolutely wonderful. She recommended two dishes which we ordered. They were incredible. I highly recommend this restaurant. I already booked a table for next month!

There wasn't a bad thing that we ate! Everything was AMAZING! The steak could be cut with a fork, the chicken parm was a huge serving. If you left hungry, it was your fault!

We were a party of four on the first night of the soft opening. The food was incredible, service was perfect and the staff is very knowledgeable on every dish. I can't say enough about the food. Each dish was amazing both if flavor and presentation. The atmosphere is fantastic! The Refinery is a hidden gem in the heart of Pittston! Congratulations Chad & Kristen and best of luck to you both in this new venture!

So the food is great. The service hit or miss. Hubby had an expensive scotch rocks, when they circled for a refill the bartender just dumped it in the warm ice melted glass. Front end seems confused and not too friendly. Poached us from the bar early told us to cash out for our table weirdly stood there while we waited for the bartender to notice. Took us to table we had reserved for 2 people it was a table for 8. Left us standing there for an uncomfortable time while they confirmed the reservation was indeed for two then told us to wait by the bar. Hmm thanks. No sorry or here's a drink on us then they said hey she's new. Ok. Thank goodness the waitress rocked but overall it was disappointing and uncomfortable.

We had a wonderful dinner at this beautiful and unique restaurant. All our food was cooked to perfection and the dessert was fabulous. Faith, our server was a delight. She was helpful, courteous, and attentive to our needs.

Excellent food, try the long stem artichoke appetizer you won't be disappointed. Overall entries were fantastic along with the service.

A long wait for a reservation but well worth it. Portions are large and the quality of the food served was excellent. Cocktails were great also as were desserts. House made focaccia is a must. Meatballs were delicious. A must try is the veal chop parm. Gigantic, flattened, bone in with pasta, unreal. Book now for late summer, early fall!

5 Stars Great place , food and Ppl. Highly recommend First time here. Definitely will be back

Our table of 4 people thoroughly enjoyed well prepared, expertly cooked and aesthetically presented food, which included pinwheel, raviolis, halibut, a veal chop, and short ribs of beef. My halibut had a nice sear and the sauce was superb. We enjoyed our appetizers, too. It's nice to have a freshly prepared artichoke. Everywhere else I've been in NEPA where artichokes were on the menu I was served either frozen, canned or jarred artichokes instead of the far superior garden fresh vegetable. Kudos to the Refinery! All 4 of us enjoyed our different appetizers (Sicilian seafood salad, carrots, octopus, and the aforementioned artichoke) Knowledgeable and well spoken Faith provided excellent service with a smile. All staff members with whom we interacted had expertise in the restaurant's offerings, e.g., John can describe the menu characteristics of each wine and guide one to a few with meaningful and pertinent descriptions, Faith is wonderful. The place has a good vibe and is visually pleasant and interesting.

Finally made it to dinner and it did not disappoint. Food was delicious. Kristen focaccia was excellent as was my ravioli. The service was on point and we sat at the bar. The bartenders made our experience so personal. Loved the look of the restaurant.

Went to the refinery with a bunch of friends and did the tasting. Everything was excellent from the food we ate to the service we received from Kiki. Always recommending to all of my friends and family.

Portions were soooo small for what you pay. First off they did give a complimentary plate of olives and beans because dinner does not include any soup or salad starter, but no one in my party eats olives or beans so they wound up taking it away. I had the chicken dish and it was the smallest piece of chicken about the size of 1 small chicken thigh, one small teaspoon of kale and two mushrooms. The outside of the chicken was crispy but it was tough and couldn't even chew it. Bland and no seasoning to the dish. Also there wasn't even salt and pepper on the tables if I wanted to add more seasoning. Other person in my party at the short rib and same thing portion was so tiny, it was tough and overcooked and barely any flavor. Sad because I had high hopes based on other reviews and others I have spoke to said it was also underwhelming and pricy.

We had dinner Christmas Eve. The servers were very attentive. The lighting was perfect; warm and not too dark. The sound was good and no problem hearing at the other end of the table. The prefix menu was excellent and reasonably priced. The first course was bread with various spreads like Hummus. Calabrian Chilli gave just the right amount of heat to some dishes. The halibut with cabbage was crazy good. All the fish was so tender. I usually don't eat desert but couldn't stop eating that night. It was so moist and tasty.

Food was outstanding. Service was fantastic. It was awesome that the chef came out and gave us samples of food to try. Overall experience was amazing and the price was very reasonable

Cheese burrata was an excellent appetizer. Trofie pasta and braised beef short ribs were both cooked perfectly. The smoked old fashioned and the milk chocolate budino were my favorite items. Service was personal and timely, and the location is well-decorated.

Where to even begin? Between the hospitality at the front to check in for your reservation where we were offered champagne for our table not being ready (which was then ready in less than 10 minutes). We were seated and had the menu highlighted for us with some favs of the server which is a huge plus in my book. The drinks were crisp and delicious. The food was out of this world. We started with a variety of hot and cold apps. Kristen's Focaccia is the #1 favorite for a reason. It makes you feel like you're home. My favorite entree being the Veal Osso Buco Ravioli which is not something I usually go for but was highly recommended. My biggest recommendation--SAVE ROOM FOR DESERT. You will not be let down on anything you choose. Everything is fresh in house and it shows. You truly don't feel like you're in downtown Pittston but a restaurant in a city. Also, bring your kids, the staff is so accommodating to children with food and drinks! P.S. Liz in the front of the house is amazing. She's your girl if you need anything while you're there! If she can do it, she will.

Phenomenal experience needed a vegan option and the chef cooked us a off-the-cuff wonderful meal as well as adjusting their menu for a focaccia pesto, spread wonderful flavor from the bartenders and staff

Excellent food, excellent service. Very friendly wait staff. Great ambience, the best restaurant in n, e. Pa

10/10. One of the best dinners I have ever had, the staff was nice and my server faith was very kind. The food came out quick and was nicely prepared. The interior was nice and warm with hits of stone on the walls

If you don't come here. You're foolish. It's the best. The food. The atmosphere. But most of all the bar staff, best in the area.

I recently had the BEST date night at The Refinery! Liz, the GM, greeted out table with complimentary presecco & Chef sent us Italian Beans that are my new favorite snack. Dinner was amazing! The decor reminded me of the places I frequent in Philly. Staff on point & knowledgable. Loved the music. Def will be back!

The ambiance and service were great. The food was awful! The short rib had no flavor and was 50% fat. The chicken parmesean was so dry, it was like a brick! It took 2.5 months to get a reservation and I am honestly not sure why?

Ambiance for sure!!! Food good and the honey dip was amazing had the prime over mashed was yum hubby had chicken parm he would of liked a bit more spicy but it was good