Syracuse has blossomed into a vibrant culinary destination, offering food lovers a wide variety of flavors and experiences. Whether you’re seeking upscale elegance, cozy comfort food, or international flavors, the local dining scene has something to satisfy every palate. Here are some must-visit restaurants that are making waves in 2025.
Noble Cellar
This fine dining restaurant debuted on the scene in 2024 and has already earned multiple awards, including the prestigious 2025 DiRōNA Award of Excellence by Distinguished Restaurants of North America. Delight your senses with house-made sausage, fresh bread, honey-burnt carrot salad, prime tenderloin, and more. While you dine, keep an eye out for whimsical rabbit figurines hidden throughout the restaurant.
Eden
For an upscale-casual dining experience with a farm-to-table focus, Eden is the place to be. A recipient of the 2025 DiRōNA Award of Excellence, Eden offers a seasonally rotating menu featuring flame-cooked dishes. In winter, savor offerings like beef tartare, beet salad, pan-roasted chicken, or their signature ember-roasted NY strip
Hope Cafe
Hope Cafe brings together Peruvian, Italian, and American cuisine while supporting a meaningful cause—all profits go to their non-profit, The People Project. Sip on unique international beverages like emoliente, guanabana juice, lucuma smoothies, or drip coffee with cacao. Pair your drink with their famous breakfast sangich, Peruvian empanadas, or a delicious homemade dessert.
Touché
Experience French bistro charm at Touché, nestled in downtown Syracuse. Feast on classic French favorites such as onion bone broth soup, escargot tart, and steak frites. Opt for a seat near the open kitchen to watch the chefs in action. Don't miss their changing Sunday brunch menu, served from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Abbiocco by A Mano
Located in downtown Syracuse, Abbiocco by A Mano offers a modern take on traditional Italian cuisine. Enjoy arancini, calzones, handmade pizzas, and fresh pasta. True to its name, which describes the cozy drowsiness after a satisfying meal, this spot promises you’ll leave happily full.
Santangelo's
A short drive to Liverpool brings you to Santangelo's, a beloved family-owned Italian eatery. Known for its warm ambiance and hearty classics, enjoy dishes like clams casino, antipasto, and homemade lasagna. It’s the perfect spot for a comforting Italian meal.
Brian's Landing
Located in the heart of Jamesville, Brian’s Landing is known for its inviting atmosphere, weekly specials, and Sunday brunch offerings. Favorites include Bella Luna greens, lobster grilled cheese, and their signature meatloaf. On Sundays, enjoy banana bread French toast, a mimosa flight, or build-your-own Bloody Mary.
Tassone's Wine Garden
This family-owned Italian-American restaurant has been a Baldwinsville favorite since 1991. Stop by for lunch or dinner and savor dishes like grilled hot Reuben, Utica greens, or shrimp scampi. Pair your meal with a seasonal cocktail and enjoy live music from local artists.
