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Casola Dining Room - Schenectady County Community College
Price: Moderate•International•4.8(207)The Casola Dining Room is a student operated dining facility located on the first floor of Elston Hall at Schenectady County Community College. The Casola Dining Room provides our students in the Department of Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism the opportunity to learn the necessary cooking, service, and managerial skills required for a la carte service. The Casola Dining Room is first and foremost an educational experience for our students.La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant - Clifton Park
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.9(184)If you're looking for high quality and personal service, you've come to the right place. At La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant in CLIFTON PARK we'll give you the attention and personal service you'll come to expect and enjoy!!
Ancora!
Price: Moderate•Mediterranean•4.9(593)Italian for encore, Ancora! is located adjacent to the historic Stanley Theatre and is one of the area’s premier dining establishments.
With its concrete-exposed high ceilings, stage lighting, custom-designed wine tower bar, open kitchen, colorful, local artwork and seasonal outdoor seating, Ancora! is the perfect blend of rustic old-world and urban design.
Featuring Mediterranean-inspired, mouthwatering cuisine, including a signature select tapas menu, Ancora! will have you begging for more.
Shared with friends or cherished alone, Ancora! is the ideal compliment to any evening, conversation or show.Moro's Table
Price: Expensive•Contemporary French / American•4.9(51)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.
Rocky’s on the Lake
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(125)Restaurant • Bar • PizzeriaSushi by Bou - Albany NY @ City Beer Hall
Price: Very Expensive•Sushi•4.8(162)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.
Harvest
Price: Expensive•Fusion / Eclectic•4.7(516)At Harvest, we are dedicated to crafting an unforgettable dining experience by artfully combining locally sourced and seasonal ingredients from our neighboring farms in our surrounding counties. Using house-made seasonings and with the help of our local farmers, our chefs are able to create Nouvelle and fusion style dishes sure to leave you feeling inspired and eager to return.
Embracing a relaxed approach, there is no dress code. Diners are encouraged to wear whatever makes them feel most comfortable.Iconic
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(232)Iconic is an American restaurant located inside the DoubleTree Hotel Utica at 102 Lafayette St in Utica, NY.
The restaurant and bar were completely renovated in 2017. The inspiring 1912 architecture was retained, but the ambiance is urban contemporary. The bar serves high quality artisan cocktails and a variety of wines and beers.
Our innovative menu contains local favorites and dishes that strive to become the new local favorites! Our culinary team varies the menu to reflect the seasons and current dining trends.
We are open for dinner nightly from 4 - 9 pm daily (extended bar hours til 10 pm). A special dinner menu is used on Sunday evenings. We are open for brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 8 - 11:30 am. Brunch shifts are walk in only.
We hope that you enjoy your time in our establishment!
La Bella Valatie
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.9(127)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!Cristo's Wood Fired Pizza and Pasta
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(519)CRISTO'S WOOD FIRED PIZZA and PASTA. Come enjoy our rustic charm and open kitchen. Featuring Appetizers, Salads, Wood Fired Pizza, Pasta, Chicken Dishes and Nightly Features including homemade Desserts. Live Music Wednesdays 5-8.
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- KKellyPuerto Vallarta •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoAmazing service, outstanding food. So fun to watch the chefs cooking. Cannot wait to go back.More infoEdenPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Syracuse•4.8
- TTimUpstate New York •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoFood and service was outstanding, ordered the sausage and shrimp pasta, the taste was unbelievable, best I’ve ever had. Our server Matt was fantastic, very knowledgeable about the food and very personable, great sense of humor which is a must to me. Would highly recommend eating here.More infoOh My DarlingPrice: Moderate• American• Syracuse•4.6
- SSteveUpstate New York •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoReally warm and chic location. The setting is very whimsical and warm, service was top-notch. This is gem must try the the craft cocktailMore infoLM Social LeMelange Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Syracuse•4.2
- EEricaVIPNew York City •28 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoExceptional service and food! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ would definitely dine here againMore infoPhoebe's Restaurant & Coffee LoungePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Syracuse•4.8
- RRichardVIPNew York City •7 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoIt’s always great getting dinner here. From the great wine list to the specials and the ownership hospitality along with great staff we eat here frequently and will continue.More infoAbbiocco by A ManoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Syracuse•4.8
Frequently asked questions
Dog friendly restaurants in Upstate NY include Hofbrauhaus- Buffalo, The Garden Cafe at Crazy Daisies Flowers and Harana Market
Child friendly restaurants in Upstate NY include Hofbrauhaus- Buffalo, Mulberry Italian Ristorante and The Garden Cafe at Crazy Daisies Flowers
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