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Lala Lu, East Syracuse, NY

Lala Lu

4.5
4.5
330 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
LaLaLu Ristorante breaks the rules, giving you an experience you’ll need to come back for. Arancini Eggrolls, 40 oz. Steaks, and Handmade Pastas are just the tip of the iceberg, there is something for everyone. Our enchanting dining room accommodates a special date night for you and your significant other to a family party up 12. Book your reservations today!

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2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 29 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (315) 437-0385
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ryan Barrett

What 330 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Upstate New York

    Innovative

  • Upstate New York

    Lively

  • Central New York

    Best Service

  • Central New York

    Best Ambiance

  • Central New York

    Best Value

  • Central New York

    Innovative

  • Central New York

    Good for groups

  • Central New York

    Healthy

  • Central New York

    Hot spot

  • Central New York

    Great for fine wines

  • Central New York

    Romantic

  • Central New York

    Good for special occasions

  • Central New York

    Lively

  • Central New York

    Most Booked

330 Reviews
  1. JasminnR

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    Our food was great but service not so much. Our waiter treated us as if we didn't matter. Other tables around us had his full attention and were welcomed with a warm attitude.

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  2. Brianna

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had so much fun at our dinner meeting. Our server explained the menu to us and took the time to point out her favorite menu options. She was very patient with us as we were deciding what to eat and drink. The bread and oil was fantastic. The sangria tower was amazing and was so displayed so beautifully. The pasta dish that I ordered with vodka sauce in it was amazing and I loved how it was served. We were also welcomed as soon as we walked in to the door and the host let us walk around before being seated so that we could check out the restaurant. From the ambiance, to the decorations, to the service and the food.. everything was spot on. We had a great dinner and I will be returning!

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  3. BonnieW

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambience, great staff, fun vibe, great food and cocktails! Love this place!

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  4. PamelaW

    Wilmington

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Concept is great but really falls short on execution. The ambiance is very awesome, loved all the little touches. Food and service were underwhelming.

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  5. MaryE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first and not our last meal at this amazing restaurant. Our server, Chris, was very knowledgeable. With the recommendation from Chris, I tried the sea base for the first time and it was amazing. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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  6. likesnicethings

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    You need to experience it at least once. Great deco inside is a must see. Menu lights up when opened...very cool. Food was good but small portions for a big price. Not sure if pasta was homemade or not. My friend ordered a regualer pasta dish and she said it was not homemade. Bread is served with meal. Drinks were fancy and tasty. Dessert very good. Our server (older gentleman) was great. He was very helpful and attentive and didn't rush us. Credit cards do get a 3.9% fee so if you are using cash tell server BEFORE bill comes. A fee was automamtically added on our bill. He did not ask if we were paying cash or not. It made it tricky to figure out bill & tip when splitting with others. Will I go back? Probably not unless it is a special occasion and others want to go. Too pricy for what you get to make it a regular stop.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful fun dining experience Seated on time with reservation Waitstaff knowledgeable & friendly Food was delicious

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  8. SarahH

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a fun experience! The food was good and wasn’t too expensive actually. I got the whipped ricotta and it was soooo good. The Cesar salad was the best I have ever had. The dressing was super yummy. Tasted like there was a seafood base in it just in case your allergic. And I got the pasta trio thing and that was awesome. No room for dessert unfortunately. Next time because their will be a next time.

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  9. DarleneC

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place. Food was delicious. Fun creative drinks.

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  10. DevonK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    An absolutely wonderful time, we got a booth and the privacy granted really added to the intimate experience. Some of the best lamb chops I've ever had, without a doubt.

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  11. LazySusan

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience with the best date (my 20 y.o. daughter) for her special birthday meal. Pizza al Fuoco shared app. She had the duck, I had chicken Saltimboca. Shared tiramisu dessert. All was delicious, great service. Lovely place and we’ll be back for her next birthday so we can have some fun cocktails!

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  12. KateS

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    AMAZING wait staff ( except for the mean guy in the suit who was bossing them around). All of our food was amazing as were our drinks!! We had the Sangria flight, all of them were delicious! We also had Arancini Egg roll... YUMMM - I had the pasta in the cheese wheel, the gentleman making it was super sweet and the dish was delicious!!! For dessert lemon ricotta cake and Tiramisu both exceptional. I would go back just for the great girls that served us and to try other menu items.

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  13. MarkA

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Second time there first time was about a year ago and everything was outstanding !!! This time not so much our waiter seemed standoffish when asked questions but beyond that the food has Deffiently gone down hill not sure why but Deffiently not the experience I had come to expect. Maybe a bad night ? I don't know.

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  14. BurtB

    Indiana

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a “go to” restaurant for high-end dining. Everything from the ambiance, waitstaff, food was exemplary. A special place for Syracuse that belongs in NYC or LA Casual, but expect $70/person with a drink and tip.

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  15. Judy

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience4
    Service not good. Waiter did not check in between. Waited for a glass of wine for awhile. All dinners came out but 1 so they did take it off the bill. I thought it was supposed to be this wonderful presentation but it wasn’t.

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  16. MRTJR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, ambience, and service!! Definitely recommend!

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  17. ArsonvalF

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful decor. Great food and wonderful staff.

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  18. MelveaniaW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I Really enjoyed LaLa Lu, I took my husband for hos birthday and me and ny good friends met there for a good dinner and they were amazed, thank you

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  19. BrianP

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    The restaurant was quite nice. Ambience was very fun. The food was pretty good. A bit spendy, but pretty good for a fun night out.

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  20. Amber

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So over the top, I absolutely LOVED this place. The food was as delicious as it was beautiful. The service was impeccable from start to finish!

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  21. MelissaS

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is excellent and the service was even better. Making fresh mozzarella at the table is a highlight for sure.

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  22. GinaW

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was so delicious. The service was perfect for a busy evening. Will definitely be back

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, experience, and service. Can’t wait to come back tonight!

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  24. joette

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was wonderful. Mary ell was our waitress. Very nice and attentive. She knew the menu very well and answered questions perfectly.. the bread is FANTASTIC I had the ziti. And the other person had the lasagna I tried it. Very very different in a good way. I would order it again. The LALA LU salad was excellent as well. Too full For dessert. We packed up our leftovers and I asked our server about the cotton candy that comes on a drink. I told her how much I liked it. She brought me a small ball of it on a plate!! What a nice touch that was to cap off my evening. Highly recommended!

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  25. Coogi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best places to eat. The Manager was awesome and very accommodating.

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  26. MichaelC

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Service was pretty good, server was busy with a few big partys, Tableside preparation, in my opinion is way over priced for what"show" there was and it was also overpowered with black pepper. I would have liked it better if Chef Ryan prepared it in the kitchen with the rest of our entree's , which were stellar. Prices a bit on the high side, place is vibrant, lively and noisy...but overall quality of food made up for any of that. For me this is more of an occasion restaurant, I go out alot...a few things could change that would make this place on my bi-weekly rotation of places to go. However, we had a good overall experience....and Maitre d' is likely an owner as he was spot on, offered us an opportunity before dinner drinks at the bar, did not rush us, and checked on our tables and others throughout the evening...that to me was astounding, great job

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  27. Lalalu

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic fanfare, delicious food and drink, excellent service.

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  28. Lynn

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic atmosphere and food. Service was also great. I will definitely be going back

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, drinks, service and atmosphere are all amazing!!! Highly recommend!!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were celebrating a birthday it was amazing. The food and ambience or spot on.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a wonderful, elegant, yet fun, experience. Such a pleasant surprise that we cannot believe we found restaurant that’s outstanding in every category! The drinks they created were incredible even though I asked to omit sugar! Still excellent! The food just as incredible. We plan on coming regularly to try the entire menu! Can’t wait to bring guests and see their surprise! We needed something this unique in upstate NY!

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  32. AmyF

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my second time being there and we have had Chris as a server both times, he’s amazing. Always a fun atmosphere with great drinks, food and service.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was a beautiful restaurant and super fun experience. If you haven’t already, definitely check it out .

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  34. HollyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Huge fan of Lala Lu! Outstanding service and the food is absolutely DELICIOUS!!!!!!

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  35. ChicTwiz

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food - drinks - service. 10/10 for everything!

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  36. JoanH

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our third visit. It’s a fun place with good food, good service, and lots to look at. Glad we went.

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  37. FranP

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    LaLa Lu is a great special occasion place. The cocktail menu is creative and delicious! Interesting Vegas style decor and table side food presentation makes this a fun place to dine.

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  38. KurtB

    Indiana

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Strange vibe. Appreciate the creativity but not for me.

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  39. Consultant

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Presentation of food and drinks were beautiful. The appetizers were delicious, however the pasta mains were underwhelming.

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  40. seniordiner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    We were the only customers in the restaurant because we were in the area when they opened. Everything was great except the music was very loud.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

FAQs

Lala Lu is rated 4.5 stars by 330 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 29 times today
Google Map for Lala Lu

6430 Yorktown Cir, East Syracuse, NY 13057-1245

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Old Collamer Road South
  • Neighborhood
    Syracuse
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Executive chef
    Ryan Barrett
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access
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