Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Upstate New York

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Upstate New York? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Sushi by Bou - Albany NY @ City Beer Hall

4.9

4.9 (108)

$50 and over

Sushi

Albany

About the restaurant

Step into Sushi By Bou Albany, where every bite whispers secrets of a bygone era. Our curated Omakase, meaning "Chef's Choice,"' promises an exquisite journey through culinary artistry in a speakeasy setting. Opt for our signature 12-course offering at $65 or immerse in the lavish 'Bougie' Omakase, $100 for 17 pieces, seated hourly, Bou Albany experience transports you to the prohibition era with its mysterious allure. Nestled on the lower level of City Beer Hall, our Albany hideaway boasts live music and classic cocktails. Explore our full Prohibition-style libations, featuring exotic cocktails and premium sake. Date Nights, Birthdays, or intimate private seatings, let us whisk you away on a journey of mystique. Visit all of our unique locations, each with its own culture-inspired vibe! Reserve now to secure a coveted seat at Sushi By Bou.

Top review

Lindsay

Dined 4 days ago

Great food, nice ambience, but a bit expensive for what you get. I can imagine coming here again for a celebration but not for a random night out.

CORAY KITCHEN

4.9

4.9 (167)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Delmar

About the restaurant

Please call the restaurant for parties of 6 or more if you don't see any availability.

Warm and intimate neighborhood kitchen and gathering place offering seasonally-driven, globally-inspired flavors by Chef Javier Villatoro. Starting in his home country of Honduras, and spending 15 years as a chef in San Francisco, Coray Kitchen tells the story of how migration shapes who we are, and influences the flavors we find on the plate.

Located in the heart of Delmar, NY, Coray Kitchen delivers an elevated dining experience, fresh oyster bar, craft cocktail program, and down-to-earth atmosphere for the greater Capital Region.

Specializing in farm-to-table, New American and California Cuisine, with a focus on scratch cooking.

Top review

Rachel

Dined 5 days ago

This is our favorite spot! We feel the ingredients are very high quality and fresh- and the chef knows what he is doing!

Le Canard Enchaine

4.9

4.9 (981)

$50 and over

French

Kingston

About the restaurant

Le Canard Enchaine, located in beautiful, historic uptown Kingston, serves wonderful authentic French cuisine in a charming, friendly atmosphere. "Lift a fork and imagine you're in France," wrote the New York Times. Let Chef Jean-Jacques and his welcoming staff take you on a culinary journey! Specialties include garlic snails, duck confit, onion soup, voted best in the Hudson Valley, and so much more!

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Shawn

Dined 6 days ago

Lovely bistro, with all the traditional dishes you hope to see, moules, steak fritte, a well sauced duck etc. but also a nice array of more contemporary dishes and specials… provides that feeling of having found a hidden gem, every time I go.

IL FARO

4.9

4.9 (462)

$30 and under

Italian

Albany

About the restaurant

Global whole food to feed omnivores & herbivores with a zero & full proof bar

IL FARO means "The Lighthouse." We envisioned being just that: a beacon in the Albany neighborhood, a safe haven from the stresses of everyday life. Strength and serenity. Creating food that please all of the senses. We believe food should look beautiful, smell amazing and taste delicious. We know that dining out is more than just a meal; it's a great new glass of wine, a much needed break from work, a romantic evening with promise, a perfectly mixed cocktail and a memorable meal that you will crave.

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Jenna

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

Great food great staff great atmosphere would highly recommend

Nic's Trattoria

4.9

4.9 (648)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

Albany

About the restaurant

Nic's Trattoria is a casual restaurant offering small plates, wood-fired pizza and homemade pasta. We are currently open Tuesday through Saturday for dinner (seating from 5:00pm until 8:30pm).

Top review

Jonivip

Dined 3 days ago

Warm and welcoming staff.. delicious food & inventive cocktails… a gem of a restaurant!!

La Bella Valatie

5.0

5 (104)

$31 to $50

Italian

Hudson

About the restaurant

La Bella Restaurant & Pizzeria in Valatie, NY is an Italian restaurant where the true taste of the old country reigns supreme. The old family recipes used at La Bella remain true to the mouthwatering homemade dishes prepared in Mama's Cucina Italiana. In Italy, using only the finest and freshest ingredients in the preparation of the meal, is of the utmost importance. At La Bella we believe that is one tradition to revere and to follow every day.

We hope you will join us soon for lunch, dinner, a pizza, or a slice to go.

Buon Appetito!

Top review

Christian

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent food and good service. Large menu with a variety of choices

The Horned Dorset Inn

4.9

4.9 (429)

$31 to $50

French

Cooperstown

About the restaurant

The Horned Dorset Inn is the quintessential destination for memorable fine dining and lodging in central New York, serving seasonal, contemporary and classical French cuisine. Chef Wratten combines produce from the restaurant’s own organic gardens with locally produced meats and cheeses. Fish is an affinity for the chef, given 25 years at his signature restaurant in Rincon, Puerto Rico, and vegetarians will delight in his mindful creations. Aaron is an alumnus of “Aureole” under Charlie Palmer and “Restaurant Daniel” under Daniel Boulud. Located in a beautifully restored historical building, in the small town of Leonardsville it has been lovingly managed by the same family for nearly 44 years. Information about accommodations in their gracious Victorian inn and off-premises catering are available on the website or by phone.

Top review

Richard

Dined on Aug 23, 2024

An Elegant welcoming atmosphere began before even entering the building with the views of the gardens perfection offering a taste of what was to follow. The servers were efficient , personable and polite. The menu was offered as a welcoming variety that challenged my actual choosing ability ---- EVERYTHING was appealing. The experience was overall very positive ---- the food was excellent! Thank you for a great evening of dining.

Cristo's Wood Fired Pizza and Pasta

4.9

4.9 (453)

$30 and under

Italian

Rochester

About the restaurant

CRISTO'S WOOD FIRED PIZZA and PASTA. Come enjoy our rustic charm and open kitchen. Featuring Appetizers, Salads, Wood Fired Pizza, Pasta, Chicken Dishes and Nightly Features including homemade Desserts. Live Music Wednesdays 5-8.

Top review

Karen

Dined 2 days ago

We love it here and continue to bring friends and family to experience the awesome food and service! See you soon!

Daniella's Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (241)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Liverpool

About the restaurant

Daniella�s Steakhouse is owned and operated by Charlie. He had named the restaurant after the name of his mother. It was established in 1960. Daniella�s Steakhouse has a comfortable indoor and outdoor seating area. Washed in warm shades of pink and white, the restaurant has crystal glass decorations and chandeliers. The outdoor patio offers fresh breeze from the garden. It hosts parties, birthdays, celebration and corporate events. Daniella�s Steakhouse provides catering services for events, funerals and celebrations. The restaurant specializes in serving fresh and juicy steaks. The hand-selected beef is prepared in blue, rare, medium rare and well-done categories according to the customer�s preference. All steaks are served with different kinds of sauces, grilled vegetables and French fries. The French Onion soup is prepared using the authentic recipe. It has a variety of house salads and seafood. The bar serves craft beer and vintage wine.

Top review

Paige

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

Excellent food and service. We had reservations right when they opened, so it was quieter when we got there with an intimate setting. It was a very nice touch when the manager reached out via phone to thank us from coming.

Abbiocco by A Mano

4.8

4.8 (617)

$31 to $50

Italian

Syracuse

About the restaurant

Opened in September of 2018, a mano kitchen & bar. "new american with an italian soul". Hand made pasta, breads & salumi & wood fired pizza's. Open for dinner, amano offers both small & large plates for your dinning pleasure.

Top review

Sandra

Dined 2 days ago

What a fun evening! Excellent food and service, as always!

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