Where To Eat
Restaurants
Happy Valley may boast small town charm, but when it comes to dining there is a huge variety of restaurants and cuisine! Whether you want to tempt your tastebuds or fill up on the go, Happy Valley has something you'll love.
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We've organized all our eateries so you can find just want you desire! Check out some cuisines and categories to enjoy as the weather warms up:
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Featured Articles
Featured: Mario & Luigi's
Mario & Luigi's, home to the first wood-fired pizza in town, also features a wood-fired rotisserie with veal, chicken, lamb or pork roasts on a nightly basis. Mario's offers a wide assortment of authentic features such as pasta, fresh seafood, chicken, formula fed veal, entrée salad and other regional specialties. Featured favorites include Mario's annual garlic festival, Asparagus festival, mushroom festival and Carnevale. Mario's has become famous for our original vodka sauce, a delicious tomato cream sauce that goes perfectly with any pasta! See more at their website!
View Our Comprehensive Restaurant Guide!
Considering a meal out at one of Happy Valley's fine restaurants? Looking to dine outside, locate a non-smoking establishment, or satisfy your sweet tooth? Use our guide to find exactly what you desire, or to try a new place! View the varieties of cuisine and atmosphere in the area by clicking here.
Enhance Your Lunch Experience
Whether you are in a hurry, want a good value, or a unique treat, there is a lunch location that will suit your needs. Check out some of our favorite lunch hot spots.
Excerpts from Going Local: An Adventurer's Guide to Unique Eats, Cool Pubs & Cozy Cafes in Central Pennsylvania
Artist Ken Hull has spent years riding, exploring and tasting his way across central PA to find the best places for food, beer and coffee. This is a book about his adventures. Click here to read his suggestions for eating out in Happy Valley!
Caterers in Happy Valley
Planning an event? Many favorite area restaurants also offer catering services. View the complete list by clicking here!
Kids Restaurant Specials
Many area restaurants offer free and discounted meals to children -- check out a list of them here when you don't feel like cooking!
Centre County Buy Fresh Buy Local!
The Best Food You'll Ever Taste Comes from Your Backyard: Get Fresh, Local Food in Centre County! Plan a meal out at a BFBL partner or visit a farmer's market to eat fresh at home. To learn more about eating locally, click here!
Savor a Meal and Drink in the View at Mt. Nittany Inn
Why eat just anywhere when you can dine on top of the world… or at least on top of Happy Valley. In November 2008, the Mt. Nittany Inn reopened at its historic location on top of the mountain between Centre Hall and Pleasant Gap, overlooking beautiful Penns Valley. The breathtaking view from their deck, combined with fresh, delicious menu offerings make the Mt. Nittany Inn the perfect choice for lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch. Read more!
Stop for a Bite on the Way In or Out
Visiting State College or Penn State for a special event? Want to plan ahead for football? Start off your fun or cap off your evening at one of Happy Valley's unique eateries.
