If you have never dined at The Old Ledge, all I can say is GET. THERE. NOW!…read more Don't be fooled by the looks of this place, I promise you, you will receive some of the best food you've ever had in your life! I stopped in on wing Wednesday, and boy, oh boy, was I in for a treat. On Wednesdays, their wings are .75 cents per wing, a minimum of 10 per order. So, in true foodie fashion, I decided to order some for "now and later." I chose their Val wings, Salt & Pepper, and Korean BBQ. We also ordered a Cheesesteak, I had been told by 2 people that this was the best cheesesteak in town, and I just had to try it for myself. Let's start with their wings. Are they a great value ? Yes! Were they amazing? Also, yes! These wings were simply great. Great size, great flavor profile, just great across the board! I can't imagine coming here and not ordering their wings. So good! You're probably thinking, well, what about the cheesesteak... well, I can assure you that the 2 people who suggested I try it did not steer me wrong. This cheesesteak was delicious!!! Full of tender steak, toppings, and loaded with cheese just how I love it. To make matters even better on Tuesdays, you can order a loaded cheesesteak & fries for only $8. The Old Ledge is truly a hidden gem. Great atmosphere, amazing bar staff, and a phenomenal cook!

Food was great. Friendly bar atmosphere. Only a couple of pub type tables. The service was fast and…read morefriendly.

Grotto is hands down the best restaurant in Syracuse. From the hostess to serving staff, everyone…read moreis welcoming, delightful, and kind. They are attentive and able to answer questions. The food was delicious. So fresh, best ingredients, and so flavorful.

Fantastic food and atmosphere. Server David had true old school high level fine food service…read moretraits. Had a severe allergy in the group and they went above and beyond to ensure they had a beautiful meal without worry.

We went to Primo Nestico's yesterday for Mother's Day brunch. For starters, we had requested a…read moretable to accommodate a wheelchair. When we arrived, the table was completely set up and ready for my son to park his wheelchair without obstructing other diners or staff! That was a first for us! Our waitress was wonderful. Friendly, engaged and wonderful service. The food was delicious! We were all very happy with our orders and took home leftovers for another meal. We are looking forward to going back soon to have dinner.

I came to Nestico's hungry. Big mistake...the food took a long time. Not "they're slammed" long,…read morebut "this is how it is" long. The waitress was very sweet about it though, and she kept the group hydrated with rounds of refreshing drinks while the kitchen slowly did its thing. When the food finally came out, it was solid. It didn't blow my mind, but I still cleaned my plate (or maybe because I was famished). The spinach salad was fresh and clean, and I was very happy with my French onion soup. The sauteed chicken with artichokes was a simple pasta dish cooked just right (although it could've used a little more seasoning). It's a solid 4-star dinner spot where the service charm does some heavy lifting and the food delivers without showboating. Just don't come hungry and in a hurry.

Old school, no frills, great food! Service is excellent and it will be my go to whenever I am in…read morethe Syracuse area.

Philly Cheesesteaks are one of our favorite things. We pretty much have to try one wherever we go…read more Most places around here have them on their menu, and sometimes it feels like a black hole when most places use the same stock frozen meat and whatever they feel like for the rest. We seek out places like this who hold them to a higher standard. (Usually the places that have "Cheesesteak" or "Philadelphia" in their names.) The litmus test is whether or not they offer whiz as an option. These were miles above the stuff you'd get from a non-Philly branded place in Syracuse, but on the lower end of the good tier. We would definitely ask for extra dressing/whiz on our next order, because they were disappointingly dry. It seemed like an oxymoron to order Whiz Wit and have it come out dry. With that said though, all the ingredients were amazing. The bread is light, pretty much a full on sub roll. The meat was tender and tasted legit. Nothing weird, stringy or clearly frozen. The Smokey Horseradish Dijon kind of got lost in the shuffle. Same meat as the philly, but the mild kick from the mustard didn't really match what a focus on cheese would have done. The chicken cordon bleu was solid. The minced chicken was actually pretty moist. We added cherry peppers, which took it to another level and I would now never go without. Minced chicken is hit or miss for me, but I rolled the dice for chicken cordon bleu and hit the jackpot. These guys aren't my favorite "authentic" Philly in Syracuse, but they hold down the north side just fine. I'd be happy to eat here any time, and the prices are pretty good as well.

Prompt and friendly service. Nice interior with plenty of tables and comfortable seating. They came…read moreout and gave me a sample of chicken over rice which was delicious. I opted for a smashburger and it tasted like a big mac and came with tons of crispy fries. Great value.

Tucked into a strip plaza along Brewerton Road in Mattydale sits XCrispy, a new spot channeling the…read morespirit of NYC style bodegas and bringing something fresh to the Central New York food scene. The owners of XCrispy spent a year transforming a run-down former Pizza Hut from an eyesore into a nicely remodeled, open space, blending halal traditions with American comfort staples like smashburgers, chopped cheese, and chicken over rice. X Crispy is near my job, so I was excited to try them. I saw they had breakfast options, and they had a steak, egg and cheese sandwich, which oddly enough isn't offered in many places in CNY, so that was the first thing I tried. You're able to customize, so I got it on a roll with "mixed cheese" & their house sauce. I ordered online, and their online ordering option is easy to use and allows substitutions. It was ready as soon as I got there, which was around 10AM on a Saturday. It was delicious, still hot and fresh even though it was already ready when I got there. My only complaint was there wasn't enough house sauce on it for my taste, but it was still delicious, piled high with steak. My second time, my wife wanted to give it a try, and we got some dinner items. We ordered online again, a smash burger and one of their crispy chicken sandwiches. We asked for several things on the side, as we were taking it to go and had about a 35 minute drive with it. We got it home and unfortunately were disappointed. Both items were dry, the chicken sandwich almost seemed like it was frozen, and all items that were asked for on the side were simply removed and left out from our order. I didn't think we would return after that, but I just kept seeing good review after good review and thought...this has to have been an off day, or the food simply doesn't travel well. So I gave them another try over the weekend when I was craving a cheese burger and knew I had time to eat it there. I, again, ordered online and got the smash hit burger with fries, and left out tomato and lettuce as I'm not a fan on smash burgers. And they definitely redeemed themselves. Again, food was ready as soon as I got there, was fresh, the burger was moist, juicy, seasoned well, and not only did it have the sauce on it, I was also given extra on the sides, so I have to chalk the one time up to a bad day, and everyone's allowed that. I will continue to go back, but more than likely, only when I'm able to eat right there.

Fabulous waitress today, Deidre was her name. She was attentive and didn't let even our straw…read morewrappers sit. The food was great as always . We don't live close but every time we come to Syracuse shopping we come here for th large menu. It's comfortable and the food was great!

Great large space. Comfortable seating. It was super busy but the wait for a table didn't take too…read morelong. The server was friendly and attentive and the manager came around to make sure everything was ok. The food came out hot and tasty. Everything was reasonably priced and the drinks were tasty. The only thing that could be improved is the bathroom was quite small and not very clean.

Just bought 4 wonderful King Cakes for Mardi Gras. I have been buying cakes for many years out of…read moreLouisiana and not bad. But, these cakes are the best ever! Forget Louisiana. I went to both locations and the staff are just a pleasure to talk with and are very helpful. I highly recommend as you will never be sorry. Check it out. Felix B.

Great place for soups, sandwiches, coffee and homemade baked goods. Call ahead for takeout or…read morerelax in the quaint seating area.

Denny is struggling but the servers go above and beyond. The food is good and reasonably priced. It…read morehas that home town atmosphere and comfortable to dine in.

Went here alone for breakfast at 5:30am on a Sunday morning. The good, the hostess/waiter was…read morefriendly and attentive, the food three eggs over easy, hash browns, two slices of buttered white toast was fresh and tasted fine. The bad, ordered a plain coffee, fee on bill $3.99, the menu item I ordered was originally intended to include two eggs for total cost of $6.99, my total bill with coffee and the extra egg was nearly $14.00, I was charged $3.00 for an extra egg. I wasn't thrilled with the bill to say the least, the price for a cup of coffee and an egg is ludicrous. Probably won't be back.

This is the first time my husband and I ate at this fantastic little hidden gems! We had drinks and…read moremy husband has chicken tenders with 3 dipping sauce they have many! And fries! I had the special of the day Italian wrap with homemade chips! Delish! Our server Dallas was wonderful. Attentive personable and helpful! We can't wait tto go back! A popcornachine to help yourself and emaculate bathrooms! Check it out!! So cozy! W esat in booths in front. Comfortable!

Arm and friendly atmosphere we were pleasantly and quickly greeted from the bar by the barmaid also…read morewaitress with a full bar and full tables after we sat in a booth by the window. She was very cheerful and attentive throughout the meal. Lighting is comfortably soft and classic rock played in the background loud enough to hear but not drown out conversation. We had an appetizer and wings all of which were very good.