• Route 11 in Syracuse is home to Little Italy.Pasta image by Yvonne Bogdanski from Fotolia.com
  
  Located in central New York, the city of Syracuse is home to more than 50 parks and nature centers, 40 golf courses, 40 museums and galleries, an opera and a zoo. Near highway 81 (which runs through Syracuse) and Onondaga Lake, fine dining can be found where Route 11 and North Salina Street become one road.
  
  

Francesca's Cucina

• Located in Syracuse's Little Italy, Francesca's Cucina has an extensive menu with dishes like lobster ravioli, homemade gnocchi and eight different kinds of veal, as well as six different kinds of steak. Meals range from $10-$30 a plate, as of August 2010. Francesca's Cucina is available for catering and also offers a banquet space for special events, such as wedding receptions.
  
  Francesca's Cucina
  
  545 North Salina Street
  
  Syracuse, NY 13208
  
  315-425-1556
  
  francescas-cucina.com
  
  

Attilio's

• At the junction of East Division Street and North Salina Street sits Attillio's Restaurant. The menu features items like eight different kinds of veal, calamari, pork chops and lobster tails as well as chef's specialties, Chicken Carnivalle and Veal Saltimbocca. Prices range from $10-$30 a plate (August 2010). Attilio's is available for special events, though for everyday dining, reservations are suggested.
  
  Attilio's
  
  700 North Salina Street
  
  Syracuse, NY 13202
  
  315-218-5085
  
  attiliosyracuse.com
  
  

Aunt Josie's Restaurant

• Family owned and operated since 1961, Aunt Josie's Restaurant offers quality homemade Italian food in a family atmosphere with prompt service. Though Aunt Josie's is closed Tuesdays, the restaurant is open until 9:30 on weeknights and Sunday, and until 10:00 on Friday and Saturday. The menu features pizza, pastas and veal with prices ranging from $7-$16 (August 2010). Aunt Josie's does have catering, as well as to-go lunches at several retailers throughout Syracuse.
  
  Aunt Josie's Restaurant
  
  1110 North Salina Street
  
  Syracuse, New York 13208
  
  315-471-9082
  
  auntjosies.com
  
  

Asti

• With classic Italian food like Pasta Milano, Italian Meatballs and Mozzarella Caprese served beside steak, Penne Vodka and Lobster Ravioli, Asti is owned by an Italian family that takes pride in its heritage and its food. Asti has a diverse coffee menu, with lattes, espresso, cappuccinos and more, and meal prices range from $10-$26 (August 2010). An extensive wine list rounds out this restaurant's offerings. The Upper Room, the restaurant's second-floor space, is available for special events, and can seat up to 50.
  
  Asti
  
  411 North Salina Street
  
  Syracuse, NY 13203
  
  315-478-1039
  
  asticaffe.com