Incorporated in 1834, Binghamton, New York, is approximately 115 miles southeast of Rochester and 135 miles northwest of Manhattan. For tourists, the city is home to numerous attractions, such as Roberson Museum and Science Center, Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park and Cutler Botanic Garden. Visitors to Binghamton have a variety of dining options to choose from, ranging from tapas bars that feature live music to Italian trattorias.
Founded in 1977, Number 5 Restaurant is in the Southern Tier city of Binghamton. The menu begins with 16 appetizers, such as the fried calamari with cherry peppers, baked brie with ginger snaps, and fresh fruit and oyster on the half-shell. The dinner specialty is the Greek tenderloin, a 7- or 10-oz. piece of beef broiled in lemon butter and seasoned with oregano and garlic. The wine list is a past recipient of the "Award of Excellence" given by "Wine Enthusiast" magazine. The bar also serves drink flights, which allow diners to sample a succession of drinks in a given theme, such as local beers, Irish whiskeys or California reds. Number 5 Restaurant serves dinner nightly; reservations are accepted. Business casual attire is appropriate. Live music is featured regularly.
Number 5 Restaurant
33 South Washington St.
Binghamton, NY 13903
607-723-0555
number5restaurant.com
Little Venice Restaurant, featuring Italian cuisine, is adjacent to Binghamton's Kennedy Park. One specialty of the house is the Little Venice parmigiana sampler, which consists of two meatballs, a piece of Italian sausage and a chicken cutlet baked in marinara sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese. Another is the veal Romeo, cubed cutlets sauteed in oil, garlic and marsala wine sauce, accompanied by linguine and mushrooms. For dessert, try the house-made gelato available in flavors that include mint and caramel. The wine list contains more than 30 selections, primarily from the United States and Italy. Little Venice Restaurant serves lunch and dinner Tuesdays through Sundays and is closed Mondays. Reservations are recommended and arrangeable online or by telephone. Casual attire is the norm when dining at the restaurant.
Little Venice Restaurant
111 Chenango St.
Binghamton, NY 13901
607-724-2513
littlevenicerestaurant.com
The Lost Dog Cafe is in downtown Binghamton. The restaurant serves tapas every afternoon with selections including ahi tuna skewers, chicken lemongrass fried dumplings and humus with fresh vegetables. The dinner entree selections incorporate dishes from a variety of culinary traditions, such as rigatoni in vodka sauce, Cajun greens and beans, Thai peanut chicken, seafood paella and Indian spinach and paneer cheese. A full bar is available as well as a coffee bar that serves espresso and cappuccino drinks. The Lost Dog Cafe is open for lunch and dinner Mondays through Saturdays. The restaurant is closed on Sundays. Reservations are not accepted though the restaurant does provide call-ahead seating. Casual attire is appropriate. Live jazz music is featured regularly. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available and clearly marked on the menu.
The Lost Dog Cafe
222 Water Street
Binghamton, NY 13901
607-771-6063
lostdogcafe.net
