School and Vine Kitchen & Bar

I came here last night for my friend’s birthday dinner and wow — this place is far beyond a 10/10. This is truly a hidden gem in Syracuse, and I don’t understand how more people aren’t talking about it. We started with drinks, and I ordered the espresso martini, which was hands down one of the best espresso martinis I’ve had in Syracuse so far. It was so good that if I go back, I’m absolutely ordering it again. I also got to try a few of my friends’ drinks, and every single one was excellent. Whoever the bartender was did an amazing job — everyone at the table loved their cocktails. For appetizers, we all ordered something different (which I highly recommend), so it felt like we got to try almost the entire menu. We had the fried calamari, house bruschetta, mozzarella prosciutto toast, j

Went to this restaurant on our drive up to Canada as we were staying in Syracuse for the night. I called ahead (on the same day) to make a reservation, which is recommended. They were full by the time we got there. We were seated quickly, but waited a while for service. It seemed like there were only 2 servers that night, and they were both running back and forth from the host position to grabbing drinks to getting the food out. I ordered the steak frites. It was good, but a bit salty for my tasting. The fries had a heavy coating of Parmesan cheese which made it too salty. The atmosphere and vibe is nice and romantic. However in the winter it does get cold as it’s an older building and when people enter/exit the restaurant a draft gets let in. Overall, it was an okay experience. I’d co

We stopped in for dinner one evening, definitely recommend having reservations when dining here. The staff were friendly and attentive without being overly present. The food and drinks are well prepared and each is its own experience. Their desserts were the perfect ending to a great meal!

Absolutely loved the food here. I have wanted to eat here for a while and had the opportunity to check it out for a friend's birthday. I have had a lot of house made chips, and these were some of the best I have ever had, with bacon and blue cheese and balsamic. The food was amazing. The dining area was perfect for a date night, with the lights a little low. It was a creative menu and classic cocktails. The dining room was a little on the cooler side, just as a warning.

Small space, but my wife and I have gone multiple times and always get seated within 20 minutes. Its usually at the bar, which is fine with us, but if you want a table, you may wait a bit longer. Decent beer selection. Always a refreshing sangria selection available. Menu and specials are always good. We often split several apps as they tend to be our favorites, but you can't go wrong. Staff are always friendly. Bar staff are especially kind and knowledgeable.