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Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Syracuse area by diners

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Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all about cutting-edge culinary experiences.

Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, French Laundry, unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.

Between the rise of chefs' tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.

With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Syracuse area using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.

Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.

Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!

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#30. Attilio's

- Rating: 3.8/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 770 James St. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Lemon Grass

- Rating: 3.8/5 (355 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 113 Walton St. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Thai, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Oh My Darling

- Rating: 3.9/5 (364 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 321 South Salina St. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, New American, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. China Wong

- Rating: 3.9/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7608 Oswego Road Ste 17 Liverpool, New York
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. The 317 At Montgomery

- Rating: 3.9/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 317 Montgomery St. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: New American, Steakhouses, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Pronto Joey's

- Rating: 3.9/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6594 Thompson Road Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Arad Evans Inn

- Rating: 3.9/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 7206 East Genesee St. Fayetteville, New York
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars, French
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Dosa Grill

- Rating: 3.9/5 (369 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4467 East Genesee St. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Mitsuba Cuisine

- Rating: 4.0/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 174 Township Blvd. Ste 10 Camillus, New York
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. The Evergreen

- Rating: 4.1/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 125 East Water St. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: American, Burgers, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Goodies Mediterranean

- Rating: 4.1/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3605 James St. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. The Preserve At 405

- Rating: 4.1/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 405 Spencer St. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: New American, Burgers, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Sapori by Antonio

- Rating: 4.2/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5962 NY 31 Unit 12 Cicero, New York
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Riley's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 312 Park St. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge

- Rating: 4.2/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 900 East Genesee St. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: New American, Coffee & Tea, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Joey's Classic Italian Dining

- Rating: 4.2/5 (316 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6594 Thompson Road Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Daniella's Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.2/5 (289 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 670 State Fair Blvd. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. School & Vine Kitchen & Bar

- Rating: 4.3/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4621 Barker Hill Road Jamesville, New York
- Categories: New American, Gastropubs, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Pastabilities

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1450 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 311 South Franklin St. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Toss & Fire Wood-Fired Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (231 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 315 North Main St. North Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Food Trucks, Pizza, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Grotto

- Rating: 4.5/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 South Main St. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Italian, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Noble Cellar

- Rating: 4.6/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 304 East Onondaga St. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Wine Bars, Salad, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Apizza Regionale

- Rating: 4.6/5 (430 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 260 West Genessee St. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Wolf's Den

- Rating: 4.7/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 617 Wolf St. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Gay Bars, American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Eva's European Sweets

- Rating: 4.8/5 (301 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1305 Milton Ave. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Polish, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.

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