Indian
Raj Saffron House
Raj Saffron House in Syracuse, New York, serves authentic Indian cuisine with rich curries, tandoori specialties, and biryanis made with fresh ingredients as a family-owned restaurant. The atmosphere at this restaurant…
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A starting point for exploring Syracuse
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Independent kitchens, neighborhood cafes and places for your next meal.
Selected from sourced Google ratings of at least 4.3 with 20 or more reviews, ordered by rating then review count.
Restaurant
American
Big Fellas
Big Fellas is a restaurant in Syracuse, New York, serving Southern Soul and Comfort Food. The menu features dishes such as Cajun pasta, signature wings, loaded rice bowls, and homemade desserts. The story of Big Fellas…
Irish Pub
Pizza
Apizza Regionale
Apizza Regionale in Syracuse serves wood-fired pizza, pasta, salads, sandwiches, and specialty cocktails, with a focus on authentic Italian cuisine, at 260 West Genesee Street. The restaurant's cuisine is inspired by…
Italian
Abbiocco by A Mano
Abbiocco by A Mano serves classic trattoria style fare with a focus on traditional dishes and regional specialties in Syracuse, New York, celebrating rustic Italian food and the stories it tells. The Fiacchi family…
Independent shops worth exploring
Browse locally rooted shops and find something beyond the usual chains.
An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.
Local retail
Adirondack Furniture
Adirondack Furniture sells home furniture, including custom-order pieces with choices of fabrics and woods.
Local retail
African & Caribbean Central Market
African & Caribbean Central Market is a neighborhood market on North Salina Street.
Antiques
Behind the Iron Gates
Behind the Iron Gates is an antique on West Genesee Street.
Local retail
Big Mike's Market and More
Big Mike's Market and More is a neighborhood market on James Street.
Book Stores
Book Stores
Books End
Books End sells used books from its James Street shop in Syracuse, with an online catalog covering fiction, history, art and other subjects.
Make a day of it
Museums, galleries and cultural stops from our city directory.
An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.
Gallery & cultural place
ArtRage Gallery
The Hawley-Green Neighborhood of Syracuse is home to ArtRage Gallery, which can be found at 505 Hawley Avenue. Everyone has the right to art, and this belief drives the gallery's efforts to break down boundaries in the…
Gallery & cultural place
Dalton's American Decorative Arts
Dalton's American Decorative Arts, LLC is a gallery and cultural center on James Street.
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