Bricco
Bricco serves Tuscan-style food with other Mediterranean and California influences. As a partnership between the Harrisburg Hotel Corporation and Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC), Bricco gives HACC culinary students the chance to learn the ins-and-outs of the restaurant business. Bricco's menu changes seasonally, but featured specialties include stone oven pizzas and the raw bar. Bricco also has two take-out shops: Olewine's Meat and Cheese House and Ciao! Bakery. The 175 wines offered include award-winning selections and features from local Pennsylvania wineries, many priced just $10 above retail. The restaurant serves dinner Monday through Saturday, and lunch Monday through Friday. Sunday dinner is served family-style.
Bricco
31 S. Third St.
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 724.0222
briccopa.com/
The Fire House
As its name suggests, the Fire House's building was once home to a working fire station. The historic Hope Station was built in 1871 and operated until 1980. Today, it is the oldest existing firehouse in Harrisburg, and the second oldest in Pennsylvania. The restaurant serves a variety of selections, while still capturing the look and feel of the original building. The original architecture has been maintained and restored, including most of the façade's original brickwork. Specialties include the "Hook & Ladder" (a six-ounce lobster tail and a half rack of baby back ribs) and horseradish encrusted Chilean sea bass.
The Fire House
606 N. 2nd St.
Harrisburg, PA 17101
717.234.6064
thefirehouserestaurant.com/
Carley's Ristorante and Piano Bar
The interior of Carley's features the building's original brick walls dating to the 1800s, along with dark-stained wood and hundreds of candles. The smoke-free restaurant specializes in traditional Italian favorites, including pizzas, homemade pasta, veal and whole fish. Many dishes are served family-style--larger portions at a discounted price--perfect for sharing. Carley's features live piano music on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and Tuesday is "Piano Open Mic" night, so anybody can join in the fun.
Carley's Ristorante and Piano Bar
204 Locust St.
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 909-9191
carleysristorante.com/
Char's Bella Mundo
Char's Bella Mundo is located in the Shipoke section of Harrisburg, just steps from the Susquehanna River. The intimate bistro seats just 46 people, and the décor features works of art by a local glass artist. Char's has won numerous local awards and even received national recognition in Food and Wine Magazine. Cornish game hen, osso bucco Milanese and filet mignon with bordelaise sauce are just a few of the menu's standouts. Char's serves dinner seven days a week.
54 Race St.
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 213-4002
charsbellamundo.com/
