Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Upstate New York

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best service in Upstate 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 Horned Dorset Inn

5.0

5 (436)

$31 to $50

French

Cooperstown

About the restaurant

The Horned Dorset Inn is the quintessential destination for memorable fine dining and lodging in central New York, serving seasonal, contemporary and classical French cuisine. Chef Wratten combines produce from the restaurant’s own organic gardens with locally produced meats and cheeses. Fish is an affinity for the chef, given 25 years at his signature restaurant in Rincon, Puerto Rico, and vegetarians will delight in his mindful creations. Aaron is an alumnus of “Aureole” under Charlie Palmer and “Restaurant Daniel” under Daniel Boulud. Located in a beautifully restored historical building, in the small town of Leonardsville it has been lovingly managed by the same family for nearly 44 years. Information about accommodations in their gracious Victorian inn and off-premises catering are available on the website or by phone.

Top review

Jeorge

Dined on Oct 26, 2024

I really enjoyed the food tonight! It was indeed a great culinary experienced.. Thank You

La Bella Valatie

5.0

5 (117)

$31 to $50

Italian

Hudson

About the restaurant

La Bella Restaurant & Pizzeria in Valatie, NY is an Italian restaurant where the true taste of the old country reigns supreme. The old family recipes used at La Bella remain true to the mouthwatering homemade dishes prepared in Mama's Cucina Italiana. In Italy, using only the finest and freshest ingredients in the preparation of the meal, is of the utmost importance. At La Bella we believe that is one tradition to revere and to follow every day.

We hope you will join us soon for lunch, dinner, a pizza, or a slice to go.

Buon Appetito!

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Jayne

Dined 4 days ago

Another delicious meal at LaBella’s! The house salad is an excellent start! Our meals came out promptly and hot from the oven! Service, food and value make this our “go to” restaurant of choice. Happy Holidays!’

CORAY KITCHEN

4.9

4.9 (208)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Delmar

About the restaurant

Please call the restaurant for parties of 6 or more if you don't see any availability.

Warm and intimate neighborhood kitchen and gathering place offering seasonally-driven, globally-inspired flavors by Chef Javier Villatoro. Starting in his home country of Honduras, and spending 15 years as a chef in San Francisco, Coray Kitchen tells the story of how migration shapes who we are, and influences the flavors we find on the plate.

Located in the heart of Delmar, NY, Coray Kitchen delivers an elevated dining experience, fresh oyster bar, craft cocktail program, and down-to-earth atmosphere for the greater Capital Region. Indoor and outdoor dining available.

Specializing in farm-to-table, New American and California Cuisine, with a focus on scratch cooking.

Outdoor seating is seasonally available on our covered patio. Reservations can not be guaranteed if the patio needs to close due to weather related events. We always recommend bringing layers to stay warm on cooler nights.

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DonnaVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Coray is a wonderful restaurant and the food is amazing! We have never had a bad meal! Our server Sam was so attentive and friendly it made our evening very special!

Eden

4.8

4.8 (834)

$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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Marc

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

I was surprised by the fact that it was a small restaurant with a very small defined menu. However, my surprise turned to extraordinary delight when I ordered a small bite and dinner that were truly outstanding along with the incredible wine pairings. This is one of those hidden gem restaurants that I was lucky to find while traveling on business through Syracuse.

Sushi by Bou - Albany NY @ City Beer Hall

4.9

4.9 (125)

$50 and over

Sushi

Albany

About the restaurant

Step into Sushi By Bou Albany, where every bite whispers secrets of a bygone era. Our curated Omakase, meaning "Chef's Choice,"' promises an exquisite journey through culinary artistry in a speakeasy setting. Opt for our signature 12-course offering at $65 or immerse in the lavish 'Bougie' Omakase, $100 for 17 pieces, seated hourly, Bou Albany experience transports you to the prohibition era with its mysterious allure. Nestled on the lower level of City Beer Hall, our Albany hideaway boasts live music and classic cocktails. Explore our full Prohibition-style libations, featuring exotic cocktails and premium sake. Date Nights, Birthdays, or intimate private seatings, let us whisk you away on a journey of mystique. Visit all of our unique locations, each with its own culture-inspired vibe! Reserve now to secure a coveted seat at Sushi By Bou.

Top review

Jeremy

Dined 6 days ago

Rockstars!! Great omekase and chefs and peeps. Will return.

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Experience

60 MINUTE, 12-COURSE BOUMAKASE $65

Experience

60 MINUTE, 17-COURSE BOUGIE OMAKASE $100

Motus

4.8

4.8 (647)

$31 to $50

American

Utica

About the restaurant

mōtus (Latin); movement, progress, passion, revolt

A tradesman's gastropub with an undeniable message of purpose.

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SandraVIP

Dined 1 day ago

My husband & I love this restaurant. Food & service are excellent! Drinks are different & very good. New twists on old recipes. A Manhattan with cherry smoke for an example. Waitresses are up on dishes, how they are made. A very enjoyable evening. With little surprises in between courses. We always get the price fix menu. Expect to pay a little more than an ordinary Utica dinner. But it is truly worth it. The bar area seems to be busy. Very glad we went!

Nostro Restobar and Lounge

4.8

4.8 (474)

$30 and under

Contemporary Italian

Utica

About the restaurant

Nostro connects our approach to modern Italian cuisine with the nostalgia of mid-century modern design. The Oneida National Bank lobby delivers a stylish scene starring simple, user-friendly dishes paired with classic cocktails and prosecco. Our spacious yet intimate dining room mingles alongside the lively energy of the lounge; offering cozy seating for a perfect social setting. With an atmosphere constructed of rich leathers, cherry woods, terrazzo, and a scenic backdrop of a museum-worthy bronze mural, Nostro provokes your senses and fuels your desires to make 268 Genesee St. your new gathering spot.

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Danicia

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

Food and service were top notch. Get the donuts for dessert! :) Looking forward to going back again very soon!

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Popular dish

White Truffle Garlic Bread

Popular dish

Spaghetti alla Chitarra

Siro's Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (72)

$31 to $50

American

Saratoga Springs

About the restaurant

Siro's is the Saratoga place to dine, drink, and be seen after a winning day at the Saratoga Race Course.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

Everything was outstanding. Every meal there ranks as one of the best I've ever had.

Santa Fe Woodstock

4.9

4.9 (50)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Woodstock, New York

About the restaurant

Santa Fe Woodstock is an extension of the Santa Fe family which includes longtime Dutchess county favorite, Santa Fe Restaurant in Tivoli, NY – the Hudson Valley’s original award winning Mexican restaurant, and Santa Fe Uptown, located in the historic Stockade district of Kingston, NY.

For bold foods in a fun and inviting social bar, visit Santa Fe Woodstock in Woodstock, New York. Dine in and takeout flavors include such guest favorites as golden plantains, lobster quesadillas, grilled chicken enchiladas, sweet potato tacos, grilled fish and more. Santa Fe Woodstock provides select vegan and vegetarian dishes, and much of the menu is also gluten free!

The oversized bar provides a long list of imported and local tequila brands to try straight or in a blended cocktail. Santa Fe Classic frozen or rocks margaritas are hand-made, from scratch. Wine by the glass is also available, along with an extensive craft beer selection - draft, cans and bottles.

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ChristineVIP

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

Always an amazing experience with Andrea and the crew!

The Mansion at Keuka Lake

4.6

4.6 (156)

$50 and over

American

Penn Yan

About the restaurant

Casual fine dining in an 1838 greek revival mansion.