Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Central New York

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Central 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!

The Garden Cafe at Crazy Daisies Flowers

4.9

4.9 (10)

$31 to $50

Comfort Food

Onondaga

About the restaurant

We are not currently taking reservations ~

Where Botanicals Meet the Kitchen!

We mixed our love for agriculture with our love for food and have created delicate small plates, hand-stretched pizzas, a small, yet flavorful lunch menu, and a diabolically fresh brunch menu. In accordance with our life in New York agriculture, we’ve added a NYS Agriculture and Markets Farm Winery license which allows us to serve NYS spirits, beers, wines, and cider. Jennifer comes up with new recipes each season to align with the fruits and flavors of the season!

Top review

Shelley

Dined on Apr 9, 2025

The food was amazing as always. The short ribs were flavorful and so tender it was like butter. The mushroom Risotto was delicious and such flavor. Walker and Eliza were attentive and took care of us. the Delgano Martini with the espresso cream was outstanding! Thank you for a wonderful Wednesday night dinner!

Moro's Table

4.8

4.8 (71)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

Syracuse

About the restaurant

Good food hinges on quality; fresh ingredients that are properly prepared and cooked. Chef Moro searches out only the freshest, finest product and utilizes the surrounding abundance of the Finger Lakes region whenever possible. His passion for simplicity and purity of flavor ensures that each dish will be balanced and impressionable.

However, a great meal is a multi-sensory experience. It should encompass not only the food but the sounds, aromas, service and atmosphere that surround the diner. A great meal is a memorable experience to be savored again and again.

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AmyVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We had a delightful meal and service at Moro’s table. Molly did an excellent job! The lamb was excellent.

The Wedge

4.9

4.9 (47)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

DeWitt

About the restaurant

The Wedge
A cheese-centric bar & restaurant in Eastwood in Syracuse! We focus on cheese based dishes and highlighting seasonal produce. We offer a new menu daily to honor seasonality.
We are open for dinner service Wednesday through Saturday and we serve Brunch on Sundays!
The Wedge is brought to you by The Curd Nerd, an award-winning cheese shop, located right next door.
We focus on community & highlight it by offering a community table!
We do not take reservations for parties larger than 6 on OpenTable & the restaurant does not accommodate parties larger than 8 without a private event.

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Elisabeth

Dined 2 days ago

The Wedge is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels welcoming and relaxed, with just the right blend of charm. The staff is genuinely friendly and attentive — you can tell they care about making sure you have a great experience. The food is wonderful. Every dish we tried was packed with flavor and clearly made with fresh, quality ingredients. There are great options for everyone — whether you’re in the mood for something hearty or light with wonderful cheese accents throughout!

Daniella's Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (323)

$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.

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Johna

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

We had a wonderful anniversary dinner. We started with Utica greens. They were delicious. I had the Steak Diane and my husband had a 14oz Delmonico steak with Daniella sauce. Initially, my husband was served the wrong meal. Our fantastic server Kim was apologetic and gracious. She made it right. We waited less than 10 minutes for the correct dinner. The owner, Charlie Roman also stopped by the table to apologize. Or dinners were great. Kim comped us dessert and coffee and Charlie bought us 2 limoncello after dinner drinks. All and all a fantastic experience. I can’t wait to return!

Eden

4.9

4.9 (902)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Syracuse

About the restaurant

An entirely wood fired, upscale-causal, dining experience in the heart of Central New York.

Our mission is to highlight the best food producers, farmer, brewers, distillers, and foragers in New York State.

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KimVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Eden is centrally located downtown. The staff is wonderful and we had a great meal.

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Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge

4.8

4.8 (650)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Syracuse

About the restaurant

Originally known as Phoebe's Garden Café, the restaurant has a long and colorful history in Syracuse. Local lore claims that the building was originally a brothel, and Phoebe was its madam.
In the summer of 2004, Phoebe's experienced a refreshing makeover with a bright new look in the atrium dining room with fresh paint, new upholstery, and artwork. The coffee lounge also opened that year, and it became an instant hit with the surrounding university and business crowd. Those changes also warranted a new name to reflect the updated attitude and ambiance: Phoebe's Restaurant and Coffee Lounge. Classic elements of Phoebe's remain untouched—the French onion soup and enticing crème brulee, for example, but other menu items change seasonally.
The Lounge also has its own seating area and free wireless internet capabilities. Phoebe's old world charm is right at home in a revitalized area of the city.

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Gail

Dined 4 days ago

Phoebe's is always excellent! Great food and friendly, efficient service! A fantastic place and experience.

Abbiocco by A Mano

4.8

4.8 (677)

$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.

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RosanneVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Great meal, a little noisy and hard to hear our conversation but overall nice dinner and well priced. Great pasta dishes and vegetable sides. Big portions so no room to try desserts.

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The Tailwater Bar and Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (822)

$31 to $50

American

Syracuse

About the restaurant

For the finest food on the river, look no further than the Tailwater Restaurant & Bar, where rustic atmosphere meets metropolitan flair. Thoughtfully prepared seafood dishes and satisfying comfort-food favorites fill our menu, perfect for savoring after a day outdoors.

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Gary

Dined on May 23, 2025

Fish and chips were great. Pretzel appetizer was good. French onion soup was very good. Salad was good. Risotto was gummy, not creamy..

Hidden Fish

4.7

4.7 (131)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Skaneateles

About the restaurant

Welcome to Hidden Fish, a modern twist on sushi. From our signature rolls to our inventive creations, we have something for everyone.

Our full bar features sake, beer, wine, and signature cocktails.

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Brandy

Dined on May 29, 2025

Our dining experience at Hidden Fish Sushi was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we sat down, it was clear that this restaurant prides itself on quality and attention to detail. The ingredients were incredibly fresh, and every piece of sushi was made to order right in front of us — a true testament to their commitment to authenticity and flavor. Our server was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the menu. They made thoughtful suggestions that enhanced our meal and helped us discover some new favorites. The atmosphere was welcoming and intimate, making it the perfect spot for sushi lovers looking for both high-quality food and great service. It was an outstanding experience from start to finish, and I will definitely be returning soon!

Krebs 1899

4.7

4.7 (1959)

$50 and over

American

Syracuse

About the restaurant

The Krebs is an historic restaurant founded in 1899 by Fred and Cora Krebs. The restaurant has been a popular landmark in Skaneateles for over a century, serving presidents, dignitaries and celebrities. The Krebs was re-opened after undergoing a complete renovation while carefully preserving the history and ambiance that visitors have grown accustomed to. The restaurant is a farm to table concept that utilizes the freshest hand selected local ingredients and the highest quality meats and seafood. All profits from the restaurant are donated to local women and children's charities of Central New York.

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Sandy

Dined 4 days ago

What a wonderful place to celebrate our anniversary! From the moment we walked in we were welcomed warmly. Our table was ready and the service was lovely. The food was delicious and lived up to our expectations.

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