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Sit-Down Restaurant · Palmyra, PA
Lazzaro's Italian Bistro is a sit-down Italian restaurant at 49 N Railroad Street in Palmyra, PA — a step above casual, with fresh pasta, seafood dishes, and an impressively broad gluten-free menu that makes it one of the more accommodating options in the region.
Lazzaro's fills a specific gap in the Hershey-area dining landscape: a proper Italian bistro where you can actually linger over a nice meal without driving to Harrisburg. The seafood dishes are worth calling out — shrimp fra diavolo, seared sea scallops over risotto, mussels and calamari, seafood fra diavolo — it's a serious menu for a small-town Pennsylvania bistro. What really sets it apart is how well they handle dietary needs: roughly 90% of the menu can be made gluten-free, and the kitchen treats that as a normal request rather than a burden. Whether it's an adult night out or a family dinner where someone has restrictions, Lazzaro's tends to work for everyone at the table.
Lazzaro's occupies a spot on Railroad Street in Palmyra that feels tucked away from the main drag — part of its appeal. The menu is Italian-American bistro fare done with care: housemade pastas, fresh seafood, stuffed shells, vegetarian dishes, and a selection that covers both lighter appetizers and full entrees. The gluten-free commitment is genuine — they note they are not a fully gluten-free environment (cross-contact is possible), but the kitchen makes an effort that most GF diners will appreciate. Takeout is available as well, so it works even if you'd rather eat back at your hotel.
Open Wednesday through Sunday; closed Monday and Tuesday. Service runs from around 11 am to 9 pm — confirm current hours on their website or by calling (717) 832-6111 before heading out.
49 N Railroad St, Palmyra, PA 17078
Very — the restaurant states that around 90% of the menu can be prepared gluten-free, including pasta dishes, seafood, and stuffed shells. That said, it is not a dedicated gluten-free kitchen, so those with celiac disease should discuss preparation details with the staff directly before ordering.
Yes, and they recommend making them for busy nights — particularly Fridays and Saturdays. Call (717) 832-6111 to reserve a table or check availability.
It's one of the better options in the area for that kind of meal — more intimate than a chain and more polished than a casual pizzeria. It works well for anniversaries, birthday dinners, or any evening where you want a relaxed sit-down experience over a proper Italian menu.
Lazzaro's Italian Bistro is an independent local business we're featuring in our guide — we're not affiliated. Details are from the business and public sources and were accurate at the time of writing; please confirm current hours before visiting.