The Alva Restaurant - Harrisburg

All I can say is that, this place has a lot of character& characters! The Alva has been around since the 1930s, I believe, used to be a butcher shoppe/meat market. The restaurant is only open in the morning from like 7am-10am. The bar is no longer open. And if you get a room there, it is what you make it!

Seriously quirky and totally unpretentious old school diner bar right across from the train station. Not for those looking for fancy fare and linen tablecloths, but I enjoyed the deep fried halibut and fries, although I shouldn't eat so much fried food at my age. Would have spent the night but they were full up. American Graffiti.

My great grandpa started this restaurant along with another guy (I forget his name) but I visited a while back YEARS ago and the food was AMAZING! It was really cool to see my Italian heritage alive and well in that restaurant. I guess the menu has changed since then and there is a new owner now but I'm sure the food is still amazing and I would definitely come back if I ever visit PA again!

Seriously quirky and totally unpretentious old school diner bar right across from the train station. Not for those looking for fancy fare and linen tablecloths, but I enjoyed the deep fried halibut and fries, although I shouldn't eat so much fried food at my age. Would have spent the night but they were full up. American Graffiti.

The owner is a really sweet old man. The staff is also very sweet. The food was good. I had coffee every morning and was always treated with respect. People were very friendly, the room was small, but they have things to help just live. Not bad either. I will stay back