36 Best Italian Restaurants near North Syracuse

“Been there many times...food always right on. ...even called close to closing time, more than once, had the order done - everything right.“

“Love this restaurant my favorite in the syracuse area“

“This restaurant is an absolute gem! The salads are fresh, crisp, and full of flavor, and the pizza and wings are simply amazing. The staff is always so kind and welcoming! Definitely one of my favs!“

“Our family recently held a luncheon at Twin Trees following a funeral, and we couldn’t have chosen a more fitting place. It was her favorite spot for birthday lunches, so it felt right to gather there in her memory.

The food was absolutely amazing!
Twin Trees is famous for their pizza (and for good reason), but I have to say, the buffet truly stood out as well. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and served with care.

What made the experience even more special was the kindness and attentiveness of the staff. A heartfelt thank you to Sean, Carol, and Angel…your warmth, compassion, and professionalism did not go unnoticed. You helped make a difficult day a little brighter, and we’re so grateful.

Twin Trees will always hold a special place in our hearts. 🌹“

“Emily was our server and she was beyond fantastic!! She was patient with us, and she did a phenomenal job at explaining any food questions we may have had. The food came out in timely fashion and was absolutely delicious! I highly recommend the sirloin. We even ordered food to take home with us it was so good. Atmosphere was perfect.“

“Great atmosphere with amazing dishes.“

“The owners are very kind, service was great, the food excellent. A beautiful place and such a wonderful atmosphere. I highly recommend.“

“Another anniversary dinner at Pastas, and it didn’t fail. Caleb at the bar is our go to, and is always top notch! From letting him pick our dessert, to casual chats, we won’t go to anyone else! Thanks for making our night just a bit more special! 5+ stars, always!“

“the gorgonzola wedge is delicious along with the 24oz ribeye.“

“My friend and I decided to try this place because our favorite pizza place was closed for vacation. This is our new FAVORITE pizza now. The sauce was delicious and the veggie pizza was loaded. We will definitely be back.“

“We had an excellent Anniversary meal there last night. Our waiter was superb. Our food was amazing. Just wonderful 🤩“

“had the seafood boulabaise....nice amount of scallops shrimp and clams...not enough sauce...tasteless couldnt finish leftovers the next day... very nice atmosphere and great service....everyone else in our 10 party group appeared to enjoy their meal.“

“Delicious gluten free options. I strongly recommend their gluten free baked ziti (ask for extra cheese) and their gluten free ziti alfredo with chicken.“

“Went to Joey's for the first time last night. I cannot say enough about how wonderful our experience was. From the fresh bread with yummy garlic butter to delicious salads and fabulous entrees. I ordered Shrimp Francaise and it was the best food I have ever eaten. I brought Tiramisu home for desert. Again, mouth watering, so so delicious. My friends had eggplant Parmesan, clams, salmon, chicken french, and all raved about their entrees. But the other best part was the host Chris and our wonderful server Nancy. She is by far the best server ever. She made our evening fun while providing excellent service. Totally in tuned with our table and always answering our questions with knowledge and a wonderful attitude. The ambiance was great. Nice little tables for two in corners and just the right atmosphere for everyone.“

“When to Vito’s tonight for the first time since it changed ownership. The food now is better than before. Our waiter James was the best and the food was second to none. Definitely a place to go and not only have a casual atmosphere and great food but also don’t feel rushed. Absolutely going to be back.“

“I have been coming to Avicolli’s since my mom was recently hospitalized. I am from out of state and I consider myself a pizza snob. This coal fired pizza is just amazing. Thank you to the pizza guy Bobby for restoring my faith in pizza! Your pizza is 👌🏼perfection!“

“The food here is amazing , the best Italian food around they know what they're doing and treat you right !“

“Always a great choice 👍👍“

“We recently had dinner at this establishment. It as a special occasion so be brought a cake with us and were told there would be a $20 serving fee! How outrageous is that! In this day and age with this economy I would think you would be grateful for the business. Where is the customer service! I was told you have a baker on sight so that is the reason! ridiculous! Needless to say we will NOT patronize Francescas again and will spread the word! There were 6 of us and so with drinks etc. we had a hefty bill Also, the veal saltimbuca was way overcooked!“

“We had a fantastic experience today for our daughters baby sprinkle brunch for 13 people, excellent service from the 2 Emma's and Lisa and all the cooks and staff. thank you and we will be back soon!“

“I was fired when i was in the ICU in a coma. Barely survived, but when i finally woke up and came out of the coma, I read a text from now ex boss. He permanently covered every one of my shifts. DESPICABLE“

“The wait time was over double the estimate, but the wait staff were attentive and met all our needs. The food was good, but I should have stuck to my favorites instead of experimenting. My risk. Overall, it was a good, enjoyable dining experience.

Dietary restrictions: There was a separate gluten free menu which made ordering easy.

Kid-friendliness: There is a children's menu, but the choices are limited in my opinion.“

“The chicken pastini soup was served nice and hot, loaded with fresh veggies and chicken. Very good. The clams casino were perfectly prepared and so delicious, only problem was that we wanted more. Our entrees were excellent and accompanied with delicious crusty Italian bread. Will be back for more!“

“I just want to shout out my friends At Amore who never dissapoint we come every week every Friday. Their pizza wings so delicious Esp their chicken wing pizza I never go anywhere else 10/10 thank you guys you rock!!🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹“

“Our waitress named Isabella was fantastic. I ordered the shrimp Alfredo which was delicious and had minestrone soup too and that was great too.“

“Paladino’s never disappoints! Best pizza around! It is always delivered hot and fresh. We will always support this business .“

“Went to Nick’s on Thompson Rd. last night (always look forward to going there) and had a sausage, pepper and onion pie and a few wings. Great food, great owners, a MUST visit for all. (Open weekdays only)“

“Small space, but my wife and I have gone multiple times and always get seated within 20 minutes. Its usually at the bar, which is fine with us, but if you want a table, you may wait a bit longer.
Decent beer selection. Always a refreshing sangria selection available.
Menu and specials are always good. We often split several apps as they tend to be our favorites, but you can't go wrong.
Staff are always friendly. Bar staff are especially kind and knowledgeable.“

“A big shoutout to Mario for ensuring our 10 pizzas were delivered promptly to the Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital today. We were thrilled to give back to the amazing staff and current patients at the Cancer Center for everything they've done for our little guy. Our Matthew got to ring the bell today, making it a truly special celebration! The staff saw the pizza and immediately said, "OHHH, good, it's from Mario's!" Thank you so much for your incredible support and kindness.“

“Great place to eat. The food is incredible.. The pizza is delicious.“

“I can't say enough about how much we enjoy this restaurant.“

“After a hard day working on a house project I was too tired to cook so I called OIP Eastwood location and ordered 4 works steak subs with sides of marinara, 10 chargrilled mango habanero wings and a large sausage and mushroom pizza! We were starving obviously! Hillary got my order 100% correct and was super friendly! 25 minutes later the food was ready! When we got the food home and started devouring everything, all was prepared to perfection and tasted amazing! You now have 3 additional fans of your amazing food besides myself! Thank you all so much for making our hard day of work end so deliciously and making my difficult day so much easier come dinner time! ❤️“

“Excellent food and service. Great atmosphere. We will go back again.“

“We used Bianchi's Catering for our Holiday Party and we couldn't have asked for anything more. Everything was hot and delicious or cold and delicious. Our menu was varied and everyone was happy. We would recommend Bianchi's Catering to anyone who'll listen!“

“We hired Karen’s Catering of Syracuse for our wedding reception with 115 guests. From the moment I spoke with Andrea, I knew that she was a high quality, experienced caterer. We had so many options to create the dinner of our dreams and it was executed perfectly. I couldn’t be happier with this company.“