Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Central New York

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic 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!

Moro's Table

4.9

4.9 (55)

$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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robert

Dined 2 days ago

Every time we come here the food is always on point. If you have the opportunity, put this place on your bucket list. This is a true gem in the Finger Lakes.

Krebs 1899

4.8

4.8 (1952)

$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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CarolynVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful experience Talented staff and kitchen Attentive service Wonderful food Beautiful location

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Popular dish

Wedge Salad

Daniella's Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (310)

$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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arthur

Dined 5 days ago

The meal and service was fantastic. Eric was on top of things and added to the experience

The Tailwater Bar and Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (816)

$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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Heather

Dined 2 days ago

I was very pleased with the mothers day brunch buffet

Daniella’s Seafood and Pasta House

4.7

4.7 (362)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Syracuse

About the restaurant

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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Chris

Dined on Apr 5, 2025

Our first reservation for the seafood and pasta restaurant was sadly deleted due to some understandably difficult issues within the restaurant. I was promptly notified, and offered a new reservation at the nearby steakhouse. We arrived a little early and stood at the bar enjoying a drink while our table was prepared. At our exact reservation time we were taken to our table. The restaurant was a bit tight-packed, but that was soon forgotten once we got into the menu. Our table had a nice mixture of drinks and appetizers, none of which disappointed. A special note that the lobster roll was magnificent. The main courses were a variety of steak and seafood dishes. Again, all were cooked perfectly and there was nothing to complain about. Desserts were very chocolaty and very delicious. Two special notes.....while we were having our dinner, the owner of the restaurant came over to introduce himself and ask if everything was good. That was a classy touch. Even more classy, the next day I received a personal phone call from the owner, Charlie, inquiring if our expectations were met. They absolutely were. I truly look forward to our next special dinner at Daniella's Steakhouse!!

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4.7

4.7 (125)

$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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Mark

Dined on Apr 18, 2025

Excellent! Highly recommend, will always go back! Never disappoints!

Carvers Steakhouse

4.4

4.4 (215)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Cortland

About the restaurant

Carvers Steakhouse provides an exceptional dining experience, perfect for indulging in homemade classics as well as chef-inspired creations. The friendly staff at Carvers Steakhouse is eager to provide you with the best dining experience in Central NY.

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MichaelVIP

Dined on May 4, 2025

Very well cooked steak. Friendly staff. Very resonable prices.

Texas de Brazil - Syracuse

4.3

4.3 (2629)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Syracuse

About the restaurant

Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.

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Angela

Dined 3 days ago

Food was excellent and the service was wonderful.

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Experience

HAPPY HOUR Mon-Fri

Strada Mia 313 Restaurant

4.3

4.3 (773)

$30 and under

Italian

Syracuse

About the restaurant

Hometown tradition bringing the finest dining experiences in Syracuse. Simply put, we provide our best for you as you are family.

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Lee

Dined on May 1, 2025

Food was delicious! Try the scallops as an appetizer. It is enough for 2 people. Their special bourbon bbg steak had a sauce that was perfect with the steak and the mashed potatoes. Asparagus was perfectly cooked - not too crunchy and NOT soggy

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Popular dish

Chicken Riggies

LM Social LeMelange Restaurant & Bar

4.3

4.3 (465)

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

Syracuse

About the restaurant

Find out why we have won diner choice awards 2023-2024-2025 ! Nestled in the vibrant heart of Armory Square, LM Social invites you to an irresistible journey of culinary wonders. With a menu thoughtfully crafted by Chefs Slim & Jonosh, LM Social offers an unforgettable fusion of Mediterranean and Asian flavors—the Mediterrasian experience. Every dish is a masterpiece of creativity, inspired by family recipes that have been passed down for generations and reimagined with innovative flair. Prepare for a visual feast as cocktails burst into flames, entrées emerge enveloped in smoke, and tableside presentations unfold secrets of culinary theater.

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Teaona

Dined 5 days ago

Service top tier, beautiful scenery, amazing staff. My birthday was amazing, I will definitely be dining here again

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