Romantic Restaurants in Syracuse, NY

317 at Montgomery Street in downtown Syracuse offers refined American cuisine in a relaxing atmosphere. The interior of this restaurant features exposed brick walls with bright framed artwork adorning them. White linen napkins and white table cloths along with glass wall sconces give this restaurant an upscale vibe. Using local ingredients and the freshest seafood create the perfect combination for their New American cuisine. Menu items include appetizer choices such as goat cheese croquette or tenderloin crustini. For dinner, their veal parmesan – encrusted top round, pomodoro sauce, Muenster cheese, and scratch linguini sautéed with garlic, basil and olive oil – is a good bet.

317 at Montgomery Street, 317 Montgomery Street, Syracuse, NY, Phone: 315-214-4267

Attilio's, located in the heart of downtown Syracuse, has become the hot spot for fresh home-made Italian cuisine. The interior design is open and modern with parquet floors, exposed brick, in-wall fireplace, and a library motif. The lounge features high top seating and a TV, and the adjacent dining rooms have white linen covered tables. There are also partitioned booths for romantic dinners. Using the freshest local artisan ingredients, Attilio’s dishes are prepared daily from scratch. The restaurant also features an open oven to create dishes such as spaghetti pie, bacon wrapped scallops, calamari steak, caramelized shrimp, and old-fashioned brick oven pizza.

Attilio's, 770 James Street, Syracuse, NY, Phone: 315-218-5085

Located in Armory Square, Bistro Elephant has merged with Lemon Grass to create Lemon Grass & Bistro Elephant Steakhouse. This unique combination provides diners a choice of top Thai cuisine at Lemon Grass or traditional steakhouse fare at Bistro Elephant all under one roof. Diners can indulge in traditional steakhouse Angus beef from filet mignon to rib eye to New York strip steak. Entrées are served with Dessert is a must – guests should save room for The Lost Slipper, maybe one of the most elegant desserts ever created. The next door lounge is a perfect end to the evening sipping creative cocktails to live jazz music.

Bistro Elephant, 113 Walton St, Syracuse, NY 13202, Phone: 315-475-1111

Across from the New York State Fair, inside the Best Western, Daniella's Steakhouse is a staple of the Syracuse culinary scene. This restaurant has served the community for over 45 years. Daniella’s offers a much needed relaxed atmosphere with outdoor seating and an interior that showcases its cheerfulness. It’s a reliable choice for every occasion. The well-known steakhouse features produce that is locally sourced, and prime cuts of beef like their 40-ounce bone in rib eye, filet mignon, and New York strip steak – all hand cut daily. For couples who believe romance starts with a good steak dinner, this is the place.

Daniella's Steakhouse, 670 State Fair Boulevard, Syracuse, NY, Phone: 315-471-9874

Delmonico's Italian Steakhouse has been one of Upstate New York’s premiere restaurants for over 21 years. Smooth sounds of Frank Sinatra tunes fill the air, walls are decorated with caricatures that are hand drawn, and candles provide subtle lighting. It’s easy to fall under the romantic spell of this stylish restaurant’s ambience. Delmonico’s is a fusion of casual steakhouse and fine Italian restaurant. The portions are generous. The food is fresh, diverse, and delicious. Menu items include a wide variety of options like mozzarella frittas and calamari for starters. The Delmonico steak, 24-ounce certified center cut Angus beef, is their signature entrée.

Delmonico's Italian Steakhouse, 2950 Erie Boulevard East, Syracuse, NY, Phone: 315-445-1111, See the Map

Leading the Keto diet scene for 10 years, Dolce Vita is located in Syracuse about five blocks from the Carrier Dome. High, open ceilings with exposed HVAC, black linen table cloths, and local art on the walls, along with exposed brick columns give this restaurant its urban vibe. The chefs have created menus that feature international cuisine from countries like Jamaica, China, and Italy. Guests will find everything from the Dolce bacon cheeseburger to rib eye to Jamaican jerk chicken. There is a separate Keto menu for diners who’ve adopted the Keto lifestyle with no modifications needed, macros included. The restaurant also hosts Keto informational nights.

Dolce Vita, 907 East Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY, Phone: 315-475-4700

Located in the heart of Syracuse’s Little Italy, Francesca's Cucina is a family-owned restaurant that has recipes that have been handed down for four generations to the current owner and chef. With an old school bar and eating area inside, the restaurant evokes remembrances of old Italy. The outside of the restaurant sets the mood, with fire pits and candle lights aplenty. The Executive Chef knows that serving delicious Italian cuisine means having fresh produce and ingredients. Diners start off with appetizers such as Mussels Francesca and Utica style greens, while working up to entrees like Fettuccini Alfredo and homemade gnocchi.

Francesca's Cucina, 545 North Salina Street, Syracuse, NY, Phone: 315-425-1556