This is a perfect example of why you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. From the outside, the restaurant is a bit unusual. It's an older house painted red with black trim, featuring a newer deck that, at least when we visited, had no furniture on it. At first glance, you might assume it's a neighborhood sports bar or a casual local hangout. Step inside, however, and you'll find something completely different. The atmosphere is warm, intimate, and inviting, with a classic dining ambiance that makes it feel like a hidden gem tucked away in the neighborhood. We were in Oneonta for Cooperstown All Star Village and were excited to discover this cozy farm-to-table restaurant. The food was excellent, and the setting made for a memorable dining experience. We started with the Crab Puffs, made with empanada dough, crab rangoon filling, and a jalapeño-green onion emulsion. They were creative, flavorful, and a great way to begin the meal. For our entrée, we shared the daily fish special, halibut served with farm-fresh potatoes and carrots. The fish was perfectly cooked, and the fresh ingredients really showcased the farm-to-table concept. The dish was simple, fresh, and delicious. To finish the meal, we shared the Crème Brûlée for dessert. It was outstanding, with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust and a rich, creamy custard that provided the perfect ending to an excellent dinner. Despite the restaurant being packed, we were seated immediately and received excellent service throughout the evening. The staff was attentive, friendly, and kept everything running smoothly. The drink menu was another highlight, offering a solid selection of craft beers, wines, and cocktails. Overall, this was one of the best meals we had during our trip. Great food, excellent service, a cozy atmosphere, and a unique setting make this restaurant well worth seeking out if you're in Oneonta. read more

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This place was amazing! We went on Easter Sunday and had reservations for 5. They sat us right away and service was great especially for the place being packed. We didn't walk up to the front but I heard people were going to sit at the bar. Good draft beer selection and wine and cocktails. Great rotating food menu. I had the bolognese and it was the best I ever had! Focaccia bread was delish! My husband had. A pizza that he said was amazing as well. Prices were a little expensive for small portions but I would definitely go again! You pay for the delicious food and good service! My kids had the shrimp pasta and hanger steak. They both loved their meals too! read more

Here in Oneonta for Cooperstown All Star Village and found this Farm to Table restaraunt! Really great food, super niche and cozy spot that appears to look like a house nestled into the neighborhood! We ordered the olive appetizers which came warm and a large portion for the price! I tried the specialty Salmon and quinoa, which was well cooked and PLENTY OF FOOD! My mother in law ordered the pizza and DEFINITELY passed the crust test, no notes! *** NOTE: Make a reservation for dinner here when doing Cooperstown All Stars as they fill up fast! read more

The parents get a pass. They were once downstaters that moved upstate. But they had hailed previously from rural places, so they weren't the "typical" transplant from a concrete jungle to the rolling hills and easier pace. It's been a lifetime since they moved up, and over the years since the migration from the city to here became more substantial. Some were concerned that the culture would change and change is always difficult for some. And change isn't universally good. Sometimes things are just fine the way they are. I'm happy to report that the world has not ended, and while there are more than a handful of downstate customs that transplant poorly all in all from my vantage point it's gone pretty well. One aspect that I personally welcome is the food. The transplants have made an economy for small farms and family food businesses that were beaten almost out of existence by industrial agriculture and federal food policy have more than a toehold. To vanquish faceless industry and the government at the same time, and in a way that makes your mouth happy and your belly full is winning. Winning in a really good way. Dazzo's exemplifies much of this for me. I'm only back a few times a year, but every time I visit I visit here. I'll bring mother, make Christmas presents out of gift certificates, other things. I enjoy them so much. The food is always delicious and clearly carefully prepared. Front of house staff and servers are fun and friendly and compliment the dishes and atmosphere so perfectly. You have more options in this part of the world than you used to, which is splendid. But this spot will always be near the top of your list. Of this I am very, very sure. read more

Dazzo's Kitchen - Duck breast, sausage pizza, salmon. All delicious. - Pizza Near Me - Oneonta, New York

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Amazing dining experience. Best in Oneonta. Our waiter, David was gracious, skilled, and knowledgeable. The bolognese was chunky and beautiful with perfectly cooked papardelle. The Margherita pizza was about as good as pizza gets in the states. Shishito pepper appetizer blew me away! Warm apple spice cake for dessert. Can't wait to go back!! Thank you, Dazzos for a lovely evening! read more

The best restaurant in our part of the state, hands down. Food is always perfect - amazing flavors, well cooked, gorgeous presentation. Love the space, and thanks staff is the best. So grateful to have them in Oneonta. read more

Delicious hidden gem in town. Pizzas were delicious. Bigger than personal but smaller than a full size. We took some home. Server was very friendly and helpful. Ambience was pretty nice. Not super fancy but nice place. Beer Tree ipa was great. read more

Unbelievable, gem in Oneonta. Awesome start to finish- Great service, ambience, wine list.

Dinner was outstanding - salmon spread appy, tuna special, chicken pesto, crème brulet and affogato. Service is excellent - Nick was attentive but not intrusive! We're moving up here next month from NJ. We're def going to be regulars! read more

Delish! Got the fennel sausage wood fired pizza but substituted for an oil and herb base! Great choice while between games at All Star Village. Sat at the bar and had great service! Highly recommend. read more

Dazzo's Kitchen - Sausage Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Oneonta, New York

We made dinner reservations with some close friends, got to the restaurant. I'm not usually a complainer, but when I pay almost $40 for a piece of seagrass, I wouldn't expect every single bite to have bones in it. It did and my server told me that's what I should expect because it's a piece of fish. I've ordered Seabass all over the world and have never had every single bite have bones in it. My husband ordered a woodfired pizza that was so flappy. He had to cut it with a fork and knife. Otherwise, all the toppings were just gonna fall off of it super disappointed in the quality of the food, but our server did care to hear any of it. read more

I'm absolutely impressed with this restaurant! As someone born and raised in Italy, I never thought I'd find such authentic, incredible brick oven pizza in a small upstate city. The food was incredibly fresh--from the carrots we had as an appetizer to the chocolate mousse for dessert, everything was superb. It's hard to find a restaurant of this standard, even in NYC! Exceptional quality, with super friendly hosts, waitstaff, and owners. The location and decor is adorable, and parking is easy. 10/10! read more

Always fantastic food (the Bolognese is fantastic), brilliant service, and sweet, cozy ambiance. Never disappoints!

Food is amazing and staff is attentive. It's gets crowded fast so either make reservations or arrive when they open. Eric the chef is great and I love that they have something new to try every time I come. The specials are usually up my ally so I enjoy the new dishes. read more

Dazzo's Kitchen - Scallop pasta - Pizza Near Me - Oneonta, New York

This was a small out of the way italian spot that was deceiving on the outside but warm and welcoming inside ! The food was outstanding !! I ate at the bar since I was solo and enjoyed the company of folks around me.. the food was homemade and superb, felt like being in my grandma's kitchen. Highly recommend !! Service was great and very helpful. read more

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We've been there twice, and the food, staff, and atmosphere were fantastic both times. Going back a third time tonight!

Best meal I've had while visiting the region these last few days. At first, I was pissed off because I saw the menus that ppl posted here on Yelp, and my family planned what we were going to order based on the most recent one we found. DUMB MOVE. You really need to check their website for the latest info... and that's probably just about any restaurant. But this place seems to change things more frequently. The cooking here is meticulous, and obviously not that simply done, so I imagine they take great care to procure the finest ingredients, as they're in season. So I was horrified when the waitress gave us the news... They're no longer doing Mushroom Ravioli, which I was banking on for my vegetarian daughter. Fortunately, she really liked the Sausage Pasta with no sausage. Great suggestion on the part of the waitress. The other thing she helped us with was her suggestion that we order a Focaccia bread. I figured she was just trying to upsell us, but regardless of her intention, it added such a great and flavorful balance to the Salad we ordered with beets and buratta. The beet salad was nice, but I felt it needed some salt, and the focaccia really brought that and more. My wife got the Chorizo Ravioli. She's Mexican, and yet, she couldn't finish it... it was so rich and the flavors so powerful. She tried to force some on me, and after having just half of one ravioli, the spice was killing my throat. I know I'm a bit of a weakling with spice, but I can handle a lot more than many of my friends because of my Mexi-Wife. That shit was STRONG. I ordered the Bolognese (pork and beef) and OMG... that was banging. At home, I would have licked the sauce off the plate (we totally killed the Focaccia before the entrees came), but since we're in public, I had to forgo that little pleasure. I finished my daughter's meal, too (they call me "the disposal unit"), and they really do such an amazing job with sauce here. A couple of slightly negative things I've read in other reviews that seemed to ring true with my visit were: - forks with annoyingly skinny handles. Ever use chop sticks that are really skinny and metallic, and smooth? You almost can't even hold them. That's kind of what these were like for me (though I do have pretty big hands). - food was warm but not hot. I felt a bit like I had to shovel it down my throat before it all got cold. I didn't mind though, since it was so damned good. Despite those little things, this place still gets my 5 stars. Cozy ambience, a doubled doorway entrance (great during cold weather), classic rock music, top-notch music and food. We finished up with a couple of Creme Brulee. Excellent stuff. read more

The food was really quite delicious. It's a bit on the pricey side but that's what you get for eating this delectable food! We had the duck, steak and Seneca Pizza. We also had scallops as an appetizer. The crème brûlée was really delicious for dessert. The portions were a bit small for the price. But this is a nice place to go to impress your date or when you simply want a special treat. read more

Dazzo's Kitchen - Scallops $20 - Pizza Near Me - Oneonta, New York

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Exquisite cuisine and exceptional service. Quite simply the finest meal I have ever had in Oneonta.

The only true 5 Star I've come across in this part of NY. Beautiful farm country with this gem hidden away in a very old building that once housed a bakery. Small parting lot in the back on the outskirts of town. Nice, simple decor in warm tones. Kitchen is partially exposed from the bar and one dining area. Dazzo's has a wine bar with a small selection of draft & bottled beers. The staff is hip friendly and very knowledgeable about what they serve. As for the Food........ One would expect quality ingredients in this farmland area, but the chef creates a very interesting, planned out variety of rustic European cuisine. We tried an assortment of small plates, entrees, and desserts. Everything was very good to excllent. The hanger steak with caramelized onion polenta cakes and grilled bok choy was a Home Run! Pork loin with herb stuffing, cipollini onions, parsnip mash and apricot puree was a fine tuned, melding of ingredients. Pork loin can have a slightly dry bite or two which is easily rectified with that mash and puree. Just to look at the home made pappardelle pasta going by to another table is enough of a reason to order it. It looks perfect and one bite later it is perfect. Covered in a slow cooked beef-pork ragu with cream and Parmesan cheese, and now we are seeing the love put into the food. Brussel sprouts wood fired in duck fat, pancetta, and a fried egg sounded amazing but was (very surprisingly) a little dry. The delish meat, egg & salty flavor was there, but we needed to add a little olive oil to it. One stand out was the roasted garlic hummus. It was served with roasted long hot peppers with a Naan type bread. A robust hummus! Only item we would not get again is the wood-fired oysters. Although seasoned superbly, it's a small oyster and a small order at that for the price. P.S. the creme brulee was better than what's served in the fanciest of Manhattan restaurants. Go to Dazzo's if you want the full package. Go hungry and try as many items as you can. Or just keep going back. Either way, if you enjoy a great food experience, enjoy Dazzo's. P.P.S. reports that the handles on the forks were too skinny were unfounded. We had no issue twirling our pappardelle ( LOL) read more

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Had sowm great food from this place. Ordered takeout and was not disappointed! Reasonable price, good quality and options, would return.

Excellent food and generous portions! You won't be disappointed. A very soho feel and attentive service.

I cannot stop thinking about the incredibly dinner I had last night at Dazzo's. Beautifully designed space, comfortable, welcoming staff. The Americano was amazing, the Brussel Sprouts and Focaccia were exquisite. I ordered the Ravioli and was transported to heaven. And dessert? There are no words. I must go back, I cannot stay away! read more

Dazzo's Kitchen - Dining room - Pizza Near Me - Oneonta, New York

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Our server was David-Fantastic! Food-pork belly-perfection Focaccia-Good-smidge dry Main course duck confit -very good -did not have crisp skin that I am accustomed to Dessert-Cheesecake with maple topping-good a smidge dry. (Not creamy) burned on the bottom. Ambience-Very appealing to the eye. Warm and inviting. **Make reservations!! read more

Was going to a different restaurant that turned out to be closed. Was driving by and saw this. Was going to try the white clam pizza but I already had a red wine in front of me so I opted for the pasta special which was duck ragu with pappardelle. I also ordered the salad with whit anchovies. The salad was very good, just the right amount of everything, enough cheese that came off a wedge, not pre-grated, dressed properly and plenty of anchovies. The duck Ragu with pappardelle was topped with some arugula pesto, it was great. All in all a very nice place. I would not have labeled it tapas or small plate. I would say more rustic Italian. If I had any thing negative to say, it would be the fork handles are too skinny and make twirling pasta difficult. read more

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As an Oneonta Alumni, I love coming back to visit every handful of years to see how the city has transformed. Checked out Dazzo's on our first night in town and it was a real treat. We waited a while for a place at the bar (we didn't have reservations and showed up on a Friday night), but the bar was the best place to sit for a reason you may not expect. Ariel, the bartender, was a MACHINE. She was covering the entire restaurant which included a 40th birthday party (of at least 30 people) and watching the manner in which she moved making excellent drinks, but to see her ass-busting work ethic was spectacular. We saw her ask multiple servers for help getting clean and polished glasses several times with no aid while she provided excellent service and even better drinks for both bar and service. She was very gracious when we finally told her how phenomenal she was and how we see she needs more help from the clearly new-at-this servers. Ariel's cocktails were perfect and despite her moving at 4x the pace of anyone else in the restaurant, she took whatever second she had to engage with the guests in a very engaged and genuine manner. She truly made the first night back in town after a long time away a very nice welcome back. If the owners can get the entire staff trained to her caliber- this will be a very long lasting institution in Oneonta. The food was also amazing- we enjoyed the focaccia which tasted very fresh, but was a touch toasty on top- still worth it. The baked Brie was a sensation and prepared in an unusually delicious way. The bolognese was recommended by the couple dining before us at the bar and it did not disappoint. Flavorful and seasoned very well. The duck was pretty good. Cooked perfectly and the sauce was perfectly paired. Baked potato was a little bit of a letdown and could've been incorporated better as a "loaded baked potato". Overall again- we would definitely come back and Ariel needs a raise. read more

Frequent diner at Dazzos's and have always enjoyed until now but had the worst food ever this week Overcooked and burnt appetizer, soggy pizza dripping with balsamic and salty pasta dish. Service was fine. Food terrible. Not sure what happened but hoping it was a one off! read more

This is our go to when we get a night out, the food NEVER disappoints, from the appetizers to the main courses and the desserts! We have never had a bad meal here and the staff is always friendly and the chef oftentimes makes rounds to check in on his patrons. I recommend making reservations because it can get busy & we've been turned away a couple of times for making this mistake. The atmosphere is upbeat and friendly and welcomes large groups as well as small....only complaint is that we are only in the area a couple of times a month! read more

Food and service were impeccable. This was the first time ever going here. Will definitely be back again. read more

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Dazzo's is an excellent, local, farm-to-table spot, certainly the best in the area. The menu slants toward Italian but is eclectic enough to please anyone's palette. I was in town for an event and ate here two nights in a row, encouraging my colleagues to join me on the 2nd night. They have great staff & owners, attentive without being intrusive, and the bartender remembered my drink order. I ordered a great roast duck plate and the most incredible lobster pasta I've ever had. I quite literally almost ordered a 2nd helping. I would definitely eat here again when in the Oneonta area. ****** 6 STARS read more

Dazzo's Kitchen - Pizza Near Me - Oneonta, New York

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Place is a solid establishment ,with plenty of good tasting food . Kitchen operates with top ingredients and puts out dishes with precision. Call and make the reservation as "the cat is out of the bag " make sure this one gets on your list .. read more

We are visiting from California to watch our son play at Cooperstown Village. We were looking for a nice place to have Father's Day dinner and decided on Dazzo's Kitchen. Great food, great wine selection, great service and great atmosphere! My husband and I shared steak, it was delicious. It was cooked just right. Even our daughter, who is not a fan of steak had a bite and asked for more. The polenta cake it came with and the bok choy, was excellent. The oysters were amazing, the focaccia bread was tasty and the dessert, the Pot de Crème, was to die for. We were not disappointed!!! read more

Dazzo's Kitchen - The oyster appetizers. - Pizza Near Me - Oneonta, New York

I initially thought that my mapping directions had done me dirty as I had left commercial downtown and was headed into a residential area, but no, the establishment is set in a modified house. I would not say that the setting was anything special, but then again, I was not looking for intimate dining next to a fireplace. I was hungry and I wanted great food served promptly and in that, I was not disappointed. Service was personalized and highly professional and the food... So good! One of those meals where you have to close your eyes in order to both enjoy the layers of flavor and also to not cry just a little bit because it's so goddamn delicious. Can't wait for my next opportunity to get there. read more

Dazzo's was a surprise visit for me.. the reviews were good and I was hungry. Dazzo's has a sweet ambiance and was moderately busy during my meal . The wait staff was helpful and service was thoughtful seeing to my needs for S/p without having to ask and arrived in a cute chef shaker!! I ordered a salad and the steak offering with mashed potatoes and veg. The steak was cooked to order MR and served sliced at room temp. The only drawback was the sides were room temp too. I asked for some focaccia to go with my salad. (small extra charge). The focaccia was full of everything it should be.. springy.. and full of olive oil. The olive oil was not lost in the flavors of the bread. For me it was a very satisfying focaccia. I ordered bottled water Saratoga spring /still for $6.. I also had red wine with my meal. It was a pleasant dining experience. Over all the poor parking arrangements were interesting. I was 1 of three cars that fit in the space. Happily I was able to park in front of the building. I was seated by the front window and it was a very cold evening. I was too cold to remove my coat. read more

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If you love farm to table this is the place for you. Homemade pasta, good wine, and amazing desserts. Our waiter answered all of our questions and never left our glasses empty. It cozy with plenty of parking in the back. I can't wait to try the wood fired pizza. read more

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What a great addition to Oneonta and the surrounding area! Excellent food, great service and nice enviroment! This is our third visit, and it continues to amaze !!! Strongly recommend !!!!! read more

Cool spot in Oneonta.... NYC vibe! Had the brussel sprouts with panchetta topped with the fried egg... on point!!! Main was the ravioli that melted in your mouth! Bravo Dazzo's.... Will be back again ! read more

I'd walk through fire for their focaccia bread! Their steaks are so tender you can cut them with a fork! Melt in your mouth amazing! The wait staff has always been wonderful! read more

We did go back a few times and had a much better experience. I had a hanger steak that was great. We tried some of the pastas, and the sausage pasta was particularly good. The olives were delicious and my partner ordered a salad that was much better than the first time. Still a little uneven--we had to send back a chicken dish that was completely dry, one time we ordered the sausage pasta and it had some soggy broccolini(?) stalks instead of the not-overcooked vegetables the first time we ordered that dish. Overall, though, we're going to keep eating there. read more

Wonderful dinner at Dazzos. My husband and I rarely eat out. But after exploring options in Oneonta we knew we would find a tasty and nutritious meal at Dazzos farm to table. We arrived at opening time, without a reservation, to find the restaurant already packed. Luckily they accommodated us at the beautiful wood bar. The bartender was amazingly bubbly and acted as our wait staff. It was obvious that she loved working their. Regardless of being very busy, she accommodated our every need. I had the Pork Shank. Although very spicy, I thoroughly enjoyed it. My husband ordered the pot pie, definitely a favorite for him. When I could no longer eat the pork, due to its heat, he gladly switched and gobbled it down. I equally enjoyed the remainder of his pot pie. We are definitely a match made in heaven at Dazzos. read more