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Daniella's Fresh Seafood and Pasta House - Daniella’s Seafood and Pasta House, Syracuse, NY

Daniella’s Seafood and Pasta House

4.5
4.5
187 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Nestled within the New York State Fair Grounds (at the former Empire Room), we are open Thursday through Saturday. Our menu features an array of dishes including seafood, pasta, chicken, steak, duck and more. During warm months our patio is open for casual outdoor dining.

*Please note all of our menu prices are listed as a cash discount price. We will gladly accept your credit card with a small 3.75% non-cash fee.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (315) 484-3448
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
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What 187 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central New York

    Hot spot

  • Central New York

    Romantic

  • Central New York

    Good for special occasions

187 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food3service5ambience4
    I loved that the pasta was homemade but it wasn’t cooked. It was better the next day after reheating. The sauces and flavor was delicious and scallops were perfectly cooked.

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  2. JeaneneB

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great food and wonderful service. Will def be back.

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  3. sanswoosh2021

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great time amazing food!!! The hostess, staff, and bartenders make the evening wonderful!!

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  4. Princez916

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Entrance isn't well marked from where you park. We walked the long way around the building to find the front door. Service and food were great other than the two shrimp that came with our steak dinner. They were very tough and inedible for me. There was plenty of food so it wasn't a big deal, but I'd be hesitant to order a shrimp dish. They have a cute selfie station with different frame options and you text yourself the pictures. Great way to remember a special night!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great time! The personalized phone post meal to check in was phenomenal and classy!

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  6. JohnT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We went here for our anniversary. From the moment we got inside the experience was exceptional. The two bartenders were very friendly, very attentive and made a fabulous espresso martini! We started with the stuffed cherry peppers which were very good. They are on the hot side, which is good for us. My wife had the scallop pappardelle and I had the filet. Both entrees were delicious. The scallops were cooked perfectly as was the pasta. My filet was ordered medium, and was right on the line between medium and medium well. It was tender and had good flavor. The mashed potatoes were fantastic, as were the vegetables that accompanied the dish. The portions were good size so we had no room to try dessert! And they bought us a cocktail for our anniversary!! Great experience, we highly recommend Daniella’s Seafood and Pasta House.

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  7. Sarge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    LOVE THIS PLACE!!! I have been here at least 6 times FANTASTIC!!!!!!

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  8. KenD

    New York Area

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Definitely a great place. Not crowded and unlike the steakhouse you actually have room not all cramped together. Great service, great food, great atmosphere. Outstanding

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  9. KarissaJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first time here. Great service, music, and the food was fabulous! We will definitely be back!

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  10. Baze

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s one of the best restaurants in Syracuse. Service and quality of food is always good.

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  11. BonnieG

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time there. Took my husband for his birthday and wanted something different. We will definitely go back.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience!!!! Great food, atmosphere and love ability to book online.

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  13. JosephB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and the service were both excellent. They had good live music, and the overall setting was very chill. The drinks at the bar were made very well, and the server was very attentive, even though we were a party of 9.

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  14. DebbieM

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time eating at Daniela's Seafood & Pasta Restaurant and I'm wondering why we waited so long to go. It was fabulous! The food was delicious and the service was great. The owner called me the next day to see how our experience was and I forgot to thank him for accommodating our gluten free requests. They made the fried calamari gluten free by using rice flour. You would never be able to tell the difference. It was out of this world as was the prime rib. Thank you again Tony & staff. We can't wait to come back! (Can't wait to try the steakhouse too).

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We've never eaten at Daniella's Seafood and Pasta (only the original Steakhouse) -- what a wonderful surprise! We enjoyed a beautiful evening on the patio, great food, impeccable service. This will certainly become another "go to" for us!

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  16. MelindaC

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great experience as always, my family and I will be back. Music was awsome!

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  17. TRISH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always the food and staff were amazing!! My go to place!

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  18. JosephB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience3
    We had a horrible dining experience.although the service was good the food was horrible.

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  19. sandram

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience1
    Really to no little service at all. Made reservations way in advance, didn't realize it was all you can eat crab night! We ordered meals, not all you can eat crab legs, saw at least 8 tables get 5 rounds of crab legs before we even received our apps! Waited forever to get drinks served at table, so we went up to the bar ourselves to get a drink. Food overall was good, not outstanding. Not sure we will go back. We did of course tip very well, but with even that, not even a ty for coming or even the larger than tip we should have left, being service was sub-par.

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  20. ChristinaR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The food was good but the server said salads came with the meal. We asked about them because she forgot so she packed them up. I ordered a side of risotto which never came. We weren’t charged so I didn’t say anything. Overall a good experience. Cute Photo Booth.

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  21. DonnaB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The restaurant and food exceeded our expectations. Everything was delicious and the service was amazing! Definitely recommend!!

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  22. elizabethY

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Delicious dinner. No complaints from our large, discerning party. Service was excellent and food was topnotch. This location allows for large parties and we were comfortably seated with ample room. We do wish that this location would serve the "Angels on Horseback" appetizer that is available at the original location. Thanks for a great meal!

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  23. Ilovediningatdaniellasxo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was my mothers and I first time dining at Daniella’s, the food was good, our waitress I believe her name is Amanda, she was really nice and gave great service. I love that they had a live band, and the outdoor setup was really nice and clean. I will definitely be coming back.

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  24. DorothyH

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A perfect place for a celebratory dinner. Our waiter was a class act! One meal was not cooked well & he had the chef bring out an entire new meal immediately without us even asking. Above & beyond service!

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  25. glennB

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience1
    We had been to the Steak and chop restaurant prior to the fire, and were expecting a similar experience, but were quite disappointed with the ambiance and the food. It was noisy and housekeeping was poor. We were seated on what looked like a dance floor a little ways from the bar and there was food on the floor from a previous diner that was never swept up the whole time we were there, and just kicked around by staff, as they moved back and forth. My wife had the scallop special that was good, however the Brussel sprouts were undercooked, almost raw. I had the bouillabaisse witch had clump of overcooked pasta under a so so mix of seafood. When the plate first arrived, the first thing I noticed was that it had been sitting, possibly under a heat lamp in the kitchen and was dried up, and lacked the depth of flavor that I expected. The pasta had clumped together, to the point that I needed a knife and fork to pull it apart. We were there on a Thursday and the push was the all you can eat crab legs, so perhaps that was the problem, as we saw plate after plate go by us, and the patrons were very happy with this choice. Sorry, but we will not be dining here again.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I booked for 4 at 7:00 pm and we were seated within 10 minutes of arrival at 7:00 pm. We had fun taking funny pictures of ourselves while we waited. The ambience was great. The lights were low and the musician singing softly and playing the piano across the room made this feel like a night club. The waiter was attentive and helpful and we enjoyed chatting with him. Two of us ordered scallops and the other two ordered queen cut prime rib. Everyone loved their dinner. We all agreed it was a great night out for a reasonable, fair price.

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  27. BethS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Great food, very slow (but friendly and efficient) service.

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  28. BillE

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dining experience with terrific food and great service. Truly enjoyed dining here.

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  29. MarcR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and they have great entertainment as well

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  30. KeithD

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated my wife’s birthday. Food was excellent and our server was great.

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  31. Lisa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved everything !! First time eating there.. I will definately be back... Thank you...

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  32. OceannaF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Adam our waiter was awesome and very attentive. Our dinner was cooked perfectly I had the Poseidon's adventure cooked medium and my husband had the Delmonico cooked med-well. The wine was perfectly chilled and the cheesecake with raspberry sauce was superb and enough for two. Thank you for a perfect date nigh.

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  33. JoeSyracuse

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience2
    Service was indifferent, both host and server. Will not return. Will not recommend..

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  34. IsabelP

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love going to Daniella’s Seafood and Pasta House. We go there every year for special occasions.

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  35. AlyssaC

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came in for a late Mother’s Day dinner, and everything tasted fantastic! Especially the Utica Greens ! The space is also beautiful and our server, Eric , was awesome. Will definitely be back.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Our second visit to Daniella’s was inferior to our first. Although the menu says that all entrees come with the vegetable du jour AND mashed or baked potato AND rice or pasta, we were informed that pasta was an “upcharge.” No one received the vegetable of the day with his meal. Two of us ordered the Maple Chicken. The chicken was tough and the sauce was almost inedibly sweet. The high points of the meal were the baked or mashed potatoes and the water service. Otherwise, it was an expensive disappointment. (And why can’t the host/hostess try to be more pleasant?)

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  37. SealMaster

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Excellent service. The oysters were a tad on the smaller side and the steak was a bit undercooked but the staff was gracious enough to recook the steak to preference. A definite must-visit in Syracuse whether for a night out or if you’re looking for a unique experience during the Annual State Fair.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great! And the service was amazing as well. It was a Thursday and they had live music on the patio where we sat.

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  39. HilH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent service. Menu was creative and delicious.

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  40. GeorgeD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service. If you're looking for a special restaurant, this is it.

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Safety precautions

  • Physical distancing

    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Daniella’s Seafood and Pasta House is rated 4.5 stars by 187 OpenTable diners.

Daniella’s Seafood and Pasta House does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Not bookable

This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

Google Map for Daniella’s Seafood and Pasta House

581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, NY 13209

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Syracuse
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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