Syracuse, New York is one of the most culturally diverse communities in the Eastern United States. Visitors need look no further than the vast array of culinary choices located in the Syracuse region for an indication of the city's international flair. From authentic style pan-Asian cuisine to traditional Italian dishes, there's a restaurant in the Syracuse area to cater to all cravings.
The Lemon Grass restaurant has been serving Pacific Rim and Thai style cuisine for lunch and dinner daily in Syracuse for nearly two decades. The contemporary styled dining room is adorned with works of modern art and illuminated by natural light from several large windows. The establishment has also been lauded several times for its contributions to local charities. House specialties include long island duck with orange liqueur sauce, berkshire pork chops sauteed with roasted chili paste and garlic, and green curry with Japanese eggplant and baby corn. The restaurant also offers an expansive wine list that features domestic and imported blends.
Lemon Grass
238 West Jefferson St.
Syracuse, New York 13202
315-475-1111
lemongrasscny.com
Ilario's Trattoria is located on North State Street in the heart of Syracuse' Little Italy district. Open for lunch and dinner daily, the restaurant's elegant and intimate dining room features several cozy circular tables. A large private dining room is also available for large parties with reservation. Choose from starters like littleneck clams with drawn butter or fried calamari with Marinara sauce. Entrees range from Italian classics like breaded veal cutlets with provolone cheese and lobster meat to the 20 ounce Rib eye steak with Italian seasoning. Seafood dishes like pan seared sea scallops and herb crusted salmon are also available.
Ilario's Trattoria
425 N State St.
Syracuse, NY 13203
315-478-1400
ilariostrattoria.com
The Mission restaurant is located in a former church on East Onodaga Street in Syracuse. The establishment specializes in Pan-American cuisine, which includes a mix of homemade Mexican, Southwestern and South American dishes. The Mission is open for lunch and dinner daily. The restaurant's southwestern style decor features a bar that is housed in a replica structure of the Alamo. Entrees range from grilled vegetables with corn polenta and Machego cheese, pan-roasted monk fish with spicy chorizo broth, and rum and pepper glazed pan-roasted chicken breast with coconut rice and beans.
The Mission Restaurant
304 E Onondaga St.
Syracuse, NY 13202
315-475-7344
themissionrestaurant.com
