Francesca's Cucina
Francesca's Cucina serves Italian cuisine that will whet your appetite after playing a round of golf at Burnet Park. Francesca's Cucina has an Old-World Italy atmosphere, and this can be seen in the brick walls, sidewalk seating, arch doors that connect each dining room and the outdoor courtyard. Francesca's adds nice touches by featuring iron chandeliers with candles, pre-set dinnerware, as well as a bottle of olive oil and fresh flowers on each table. Francesca's is open for lunch and dinner. Francesca's Cucina lunch menu features Chicken Marsala and Lobster Ravioli, while dinner selections include Veal Parmesan and Steak Mancini. Francesca's Cucina also has its own catering service.
Francesca's Cucina
545 N. Salina St.
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 425-1556
francescas-cucina.com
Gentile's Restaurant
After a day of fishing and boating at Onondaga Lake, check out Gentile's Restaurant, a cozy, intimate Italian restaurant that offers opportunities for candlelight dinners as well as hosting corporate lunches. Creativity is abundant at Gentiles. This is made evident by the contemporary art that hangs on the wall, pre-set tables and the unique food arrangements on each entree. The restaurant's lunch menu includes pasta dishes such as Parpadelle and Campanelle. Dinner entrees include Andrew's Duck and Miso glazed Scallops. Gentile's Restaurant takes reservations and offers catering services.
Gentile's Restaurant
305 Burnett Ave.
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 474-8258
gentilesrestaurant.com
Pascale Wine Bar & Restaurant
Established in 1982, Pascale Wine Bar & Restaurant is a French-themed restaurant that will satisfy your hunger with American cuisine after a long day of recreational activities at Thornden Park. Pascale's can accommodate couples who desire an intimate, candlelit dinner, as well as spacious tables and comfortable seating for family gatherings. Pascale's is only open for dinner. Pascale's menu features entrees such as Venison Wellington, Homard Au Vanille and Seared Diver Scallops. Pascale's also offers separate rooms for private parties, such as banquets and wedding rehearsal dinners. The Atrium, the largest private party room, has its own stained-glass window that stretches from the floor to the ceiling.
Pascale Wine Bar & Restaurant
204 W. Fayette St.
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 471-3040
pascalerestaurant.com
Article Written By Skip Davis
Skip Davis has been writing professionally since 2005. His work has appeared in "Southern Literary Magazine," on various websites and in graphic panels at the Jackson Zoological Park in Jackson, Miss. Currently living in Southern California, Davis received his Bachelor of Arts in theater at Belhaven College.
