Where To Eat
Desserts
100 Cricklewood Dr., State College PA 16803 (Map)
From daily breakfasts to elegantly prepared hors d'oeuvres and dinners, dining at Carnegie House is as spectacular as it is relaxing. Dine in the Library while savoring a favorite cocktail or glass of wine from the Wine Spectator award winning list.
113 Hiester St., State College PA 16801 (Map)
The Deli was established in 1970 and has since developed a reputation for award winning food and the area's largest menu. Best described as "eclectic," the menu includes homemade soups, salads, overstuffed sandwiches and dinner selections.
1617 N. Atherton St., State College PA 16803 (Map)
Casual, neighborhood restaurant known for award-winning food and friendly service. Offering a full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu, available any time; or indulge in the Breakfast and Fruit Buffet or Soup and Salad Bar. Visit for authentic espresso beverages, an in-restaurant bakery, and seasonal specials. Our famous Smiley® Cookie is free to every child 10 and under when they visit.
1272 N. Atherton St., State College PA 16803 (Map)
Home to the first wood-fired pizza in town, they also features a wood-fired rotisserie with nightly roasts. Their authentic Italian features include pasta, fresh seafood, chicken, formula fed veal, entrée salad and other regional specialties. Note their annual garlic festival, Asparagus festival, mushroom festival, Carnevale, and what's featured now: pumpkin ravioli! Mario's has become famous for their original vodka sauce, available to purchase!
200 W. Park Ave., State College PA 16803 (Map)
The casual lounge at the Nittany Lion Inn serves soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts with seasonal outdoor seating on the garden patio.
104 E. Wilson St., Centre Hall PA 16828 (Map)
This unique dining experience is just off Route 45 in Centre Hall. Housed in an old train station, built in 1884, you can see the original ticket window, the flag station, a restored passenger car, and a caboose and the eatery's old Victorian railroad décor. Daily specials include Chicken and Waffles on Wednesday, and Sunday afternoon has its own menu entirely featuring the most comforting of home-style comfort foods.
