Basil Leaf - Syracuse

I frequently take my office staff out for dinner at this restaurant. Both the bistro and dining areas create a wonderful atmosphere with fantastic food and frie... read more I frequently take my office staff out for dinner at this restaurant. Both the bistro and dining areas create a wonderful atmosphere with fantastic food and friendly, attentive service! I highly recommend checking this place out!

This restaurant is truly one-of-a-kind. The food is excellent, the service is outstanding, and the drinks are delightful. Plus, the outdoor patio is fantastic.... read more This restaurant is truly one-of-a-kind. The food is excellent, the service is outstanding, and the drinks are delightful. Plus, the outdoor patio is fantastic. It's the best spot in Syracuse!

I visited for the first time last Friday night with a lovely family dinner for a group of 20. Our waitress was fantastic and provided some of the best service I... read more I visited for the first time last Friday night with a lovely family dinner for a group of 20. Our waitress was fantastic and provided some of the best service I've had in a long time! I will definitely recommend this place and look forward to returning soon—the menu looked great too!

What a fantastic old-school Italian restaurant! My family and I visited based on a recommendation from a local hotel manager, and we're so glad we took his advi... read more What a fantastic old-school Italian restaurant! My family and I visited based on a recommendation from a local hotel manager, and we're so glad we took his advice. The food was amazing, and the service was exceptional. While the lighting inside might make it feel somewhat dim, the layout of the tables and booths creates an intimate atmosphere, perfect for large gatherings. There's also a spacious bar if you're just looking to enjoy a few drinks with friends. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone in the Syracuse metro area seeking a wonderful evening out with family or friends.

We have dined at this restaurant multiple times, and each visit has been outstanding. This evening, we arrived just after 7 PM to find the place packed. A serve... read more We have dined at this restaurant multiple times, and each visit has been outstanding. This evening, we arrived just after 7 PM to find the place packed. A server, who was off duty and busy setting up Christmas decorations, welcomed us and seated us right away. We didn't have to wait long either at the entrance or at our table. The service was quick and executed perfectly. Our needs were anticipated so well that we never had to ask for a thing. We started with the greens as an appetizer. My wife loved the clam linguini, while I opted for the veal parmesan. The food was amazing, just as it always is. A huge thank you to Candice for making our night so delightful!