I went here as part of the first stop on a Bachelorette outing in Syracuse, and there were 6 of us. I had never been there but based on reviews and what I could find online I took a leap of faith and it worked out better than I could've expected. I made reservations through their website, which was really easy and they promptly got back to me and asked if we had any special requests. When we got there, they were very helpful in making us feel welcomed and explaining their menu and the best way to approach tapas for the novice. I think everyone was a little skeptical that we'd get enough to eat for dinner, but by the end of 3 rounds of ordering (which is expected and encouraged) we were all contently filled. They have a great selection on the menu, the service was great, and the prices quite reasonable. This place has a great ambiance! I'd love to go back next time I'm in town!
Review Source:Enjoyed the food. 2 people shared 6 tapas, each had a drink from the bar and dessert. Plenty of left overs and the bill was $101 before the tip. Â The service was good (could have been a bit better. Kind of felt like they'd dump a tapas on your table and run). Overall, a very enjoyable evening. They also have a bar where you can sit. Recommend reservations, although we were seated right away but it was early on a weeknight. Â They have several gluten free items for those who are looking for that! I can't give it 4 stars because of the service.
Review Source:Laci's is a local tapas bar with a warm and welcoming ambience. The service is friendly and accommodating. The owners are usually circulating, checking on service and making diners feel at home.
The restaurant has the layout of an old Syracuse City home with an eclectic feel. I recommend making a reservation as the location is relatively small. There's a full bar, a few high top tables, and a number of tables for various size parties.
The food has improved since the last time I visited. In the past, I found the tapas to be hit or miss, sometimes lacking quality. Last night, all of our choices tasted fresher and more homemade. Bonus: the server explained that the produce is purchased local whenever possible. She highlighted the asparagus which was delicious - tender and grilled to perfection.
As a party of four, we ordered a total of eight tapas to share, each of us selecting two that stood out to us personally. I won't talk about each one, just highlight two favorites:
Mediterranean Flatbread, which included artichoke hearts, chickpeas, spinach, and roasted red peppers. The flatbread was cut into perfect bite-size squares, each with the right amount of toppings and melted mozzarella.
Bruschetta with Lemon Basil and Honey Ricotta, a unique combination of flavors and textures that was unexpectedly delicious. It was borderline dessert-like but still suitable for dinner. I savored every bite of the toasted baguette and creamy, lemony ricotta, drizzled with honey.
This is definitely a hot spot to meet with friends or your sweetheart!
Located in a pretty sketchy area of downtown Syracuse, Laci's is in a gorgeous restored old house. I sat at the bar for my meal, which was fine- the staff was great and attentive. I split the avocado/tomato bruchetta, which everyone seemed to love but I didn't. The bread was a bit too hard and crusty, the bruschetta too cold for my taste. BUT- I loved everything else! We had the butternut squash risotto, bacon-wrapped dates (amazing!) and the spicy shrimp. The sauce on the shrimp was VERY spicy, but delicious. The only qualm I had with the shrimp is that they were teeny tiny- almost salad shrimp size. Otherwise, amazing meal!
Review Source:One of my fav spot in syr. Kinda pricey but totally worth it. I love the desserts: lemon raspberry, chocolate and the flight. Mojito is always made well. The owner is very nice she recognized me every time when I visited. Scallops with parmesan cheese is hands-down the best dish ever.
Review Source:So I have to make sure whoever reads this understands that my rating is not based on the food. Â The food is OUTSTANDING! Â Every one of their dishes is very creative and absolutely delicious.
And neither does it apply to the Wait staff - They are simply AMAZING! Â Very attentive and informative.
The reason for the 3 star rating is their inability to take a Reservation, correctly and their inability to seat people at the right time.
Twice now, the maitre d had put us down for a table of 3 instead of 2; so they needed 15 mins to move around tables. Â Yeah right.
The third time they moved our reservation to the upstairs seating area. Â DO NOT asked to be seated upstairs unless there's more than 8 of you. Â Keep in mind that this restaurant is an old house. Â Upstairs seating is cramming 20 people into a large bedroom! Â It was probably the worst dining experience I've had at Laci's. Â The only thing that saved us was the food. Â Apparently there were about 10 people celebrating a birthday party; another table of 4, a table of 3 and then us. Â Nobody could get a word in if you weren't part of the birthday group. Â Very annoying and does not make it a romantic dining experience.
The other times, when we were eventually seated, the main dining area downstairs is waaaay better.
Do us all a favor Laci's, spend some money and expand :) Â Your food is amazing. Â The experience, is not always.
Laci's continues to be one of my go to places in Syracuse - food is top notch and always enjoy my visits to Laci's.
Today, I am updating my review as there is an even better reason to visit Laci's than usual. Â Â Â The owners are taking donations for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts and will be setting up a popup kitchen in the Rockaways later this week to provide soup and sandwiches to those who have lost so much.
If you want to help - stop by the resturant anytime on Monday November 5th or 2-4pm on the 6th. Â Â They need everything from non perishable foods, water, first aid supplies or any clothing that you can spare. Â Â Stop by for a great cause and help them fill their truck with love from Syracuse.
Six of us visited Laci's on a Saturday evening before taking in the "You've Got Strength" benefit at the Palace Theater in Eastwood. Â Even though we didn't have reservations, they were able to accommodate our party. Â The atmosphere is classy yet relaxed, the service is friendly yet professional, and the food was delicious! Â The parmesan scallops and the Mexican sliders were my favorites. Â Only one thing about our experience failed to live up to expectation - our server made clear from the start that all of the plates we ordered would come out at once so that we could share them around the table, and that didn't happen. Â The food trickled out of the kitchen, a plate or two at a time. Â One in our party received her order about 40 minutes after we'd been seated, and it was a cold plate, so why it took so long was a bit of a mystery. Â Nonetheless, we had a fantastic time and I can't wait to return and try more of Laci's fabulous menu.
Review Source:Birthday dinner with friends was a hit at Laci's. Had a number of tapas (which my friends picked out) which were all great. The martini skewers were awesome as well as the shrimp and grits. Sliders were great but advise your server you prefer them well if not they will be medium rare. All in all food was great, atmosphere was just as good.
Review Source:Came up to Syracuse to move my nephew in to college at Syracuse University and found this place totally by chance on YELP. Â I have to say, I will be back! Â Perfect small bites and great service! Â Try the bacon wrapped dates as well as the brussels sprouts! Â Cannot be missed! Â It's in a small house on a seemingly residential street so don't miss it!
Review Source:we've been back several times. everything is always excellent! Â 1/2 price bottle wine too : Â )
8/21/12 Back again to Laci's. This time with friends. 3 of us had Ruffino Lumina Pino Grigio and one beer. We we shared Parmesan Scallops, Summer Stuffed Tomatoes, Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños, Lamb chop, and Petite Filet. Dessert Peanut Butter Explosion and Raspberry Lemon Drop. Coffee of us had the Hot Irish Kiss Excellent. BACK AGAIN SOON
Went to this place for the first time with a friend. I never had tapas before and was a little timid to try it. Everyone on staff seemed super friendly, fun, and engaging. Our waitress was brilliant at her recommendations and kept us laughing. The food was perfect as were the libations. Or rather what I ordered was perfect. My friends drink was not to my tasting but he said he loved it! So that's what matters.
I wish I could say it was over priced but for the service, the food and the ambiance...it's perfect. I wouldn't say this place is casual - more business casual. You know, khakis, a nice polo or button down, a boating outfit etc.
I highly recommend this place and would encourage people to try it. There is a wide variety of options on the menu, including many glutton free options as well as vegetarian.
Two criticisms though...1. They aren't on open table. I made that suggestion to them. I am hoping if more people say it, they might do it. 2. My martini glass was a little sticky. Not sure if it was because of the drink I had, or the fact that it was just a sticky glass.
Went to Syracuse for a wedding a few weeks ago. Â Had an open night, and since it was out first time in the area, of course I checked out Yelp for a restaurant review. Â We love tapas, and Laci's seemed very accommodating for gluten allergies also.
The space was nice, a re-purposed house. Â Very cool looking bar area on the first floor. Â Seemed like there was also seating upstairs, but we were seated downstairs. Â This was after walking in & waiting for a few minutes for someone to come seat us. Â Learned that this was because the kitchen was closing at 10 PM (it was 9:40). Â OK, we're not in a major metropolitan area, I guess 10 PM on a Friday is a good time to close the kitchen... Â That aside, our service was very good.
The food was hit or miss. Â Laci's Veggie Lollipops - caprese salad on a skewer - awesome. Â Little Filets - great, perfectly cooked, though under-seasoned, came with fantastic potatoes. Â Lamb was under-seasoned & over-cooked. Â Tuna tartare was frozen and tasted like it had been thawed when we ordered it - not good.
I don't think I'll be back in Syracuse with any frequency, so I doubt I'll go back to Laci's. Â But, not a bad place if you like tapas!
First, time at Laci's Tapas Bar was tonight for an early dinner with my daughter. We were seated at a two-top in the bar area. Its a small first floor with the bar as  the main focal point. It has a lively vibe. Nice wine and drink menu for starters. Good waiter and friendly staff, the owner stopped by twice during the meal to check in , never intrusive...very nice.
Tapas menu has many choices, maybe 40 . We had the marsala meatballs, bacon wrapped jalapenos, martini beef skewers, and pow pow shrimp. All dishes very good. The portions are bigger than other tapas bars I've been to but that's no complaint.
We skipped dessert but before we left they told me of their wine bar upstairs and we took a flight up to check it out. I was impressed with the by the glass selections, and also the full bottles. Very cool vibe on both floors of this place.
Looking forward to visiting the wine bar next time.
Love that there are tons of veg-friendly choices and an interesting cocktail menu. We had the roasted red pepper gnocchi, avocado bruschetta, roasted veggies and brie with apples and pears- everything was tasty and well seasoned. For dessert the peanut butter explosion was good, but the tapas are definitely the stars of the show.
Review Source:It is a fun place to eat. Â I am giving it three stars because of the entire experience. Â The wait staff and the owners were friendly. Â They made sure that our dining experience was pleasant. Â The food was not much to brag about. Â It was good but I would not say that it was excellent. The shrimp and meatballs were covered with too much sauce - sweet and sticky sauces with the grease floating on top. Â I love grease but it could be blended into the sauces. Â The roasted veggies were a bit burned. Â The filet was ok... Not worth the price tag though. Â The crepes were good but I didn't taste the butter in them - they were swimming in sauces again. Â The water tasted funny. Â For the price you pay at this place, I think they should serve filtered or spring water.
Review Source:OK, so, I haven't actually been to Laci's yet...but I was able to try their Guava Mango cheesecake. Â And it was awesome. Â Guava mousse on top, mango cheesecake and then a cookie crust = subtle sweetness and a lot of fruity flavor. Â So good!
Looking forward to an actual meal at Laci's next time I'm upstate. Â The menu (both food & drink) look awesome.
Wow. Tried this place for the first time last week. Was completely surprised in a million positive ways. First, the ambiance was amazing. Hip, fun, perfect. Second, the hostess and another woman who I assume to be the owner, were super welcoming. It just set the tone for an awesome evening. My sister came to visit very last minute and I wanted to try some place new. We ended up at Lacis with no reservation. We never imagined we would need reservations on a Tuesday in Syracuse, however, they were pretty busy. The hostess and the woman (whom I assume was the owner) did not skip a beat. They welcomed us and brought us to a table anyways. The food was amazing. I highly recommend the Chicken Montadas, the flat bread pizzas, Asiago and Red Pepper Gnocchi and the bacon wrapped jalapenos. Honestly, everything was above and beyond in flavor and presentation. Tuesday are half priced wine. What a great deal! Makes it an extra affordable evening. I think they have other specials during the week as well (ie two for one margaritas).
Bottom line, quite possibly my new favorite restaurant and I am pretty certain it will be yours too!
I finally got a chance to stop in at Laci's after hearing a lot of good things about it. I had never done tapas before, but anytime I can order 5 or 6 different dishes and not have the servers look at me funny, I'm in.
Here's recommendation number one - make a reservation. You can't seem to make one over the phone though, at least at the last minute. I called their number on a Friday night to see if I could get in and they only have an answering machine. Granted, if you leave a message, they'll probably call you back, but if you're looking for something spur of the moment, you're going to have to risk it and just stop in. Thankfully they had one high-top table open when I walked in so I had no wait. The people who walked in right behind me weren't so lucky, but there seemed to be plenty of space at the bar if you wanted to eat there.
The people running Laci's have to be some of the friendliest people I've ever come across. From the hostess, to the waitress, to the owners who stopped by the table a couple times to see how things were going. It's a nice change of pace that I happened to like. They really make sure you have a good time when you go in there. What a concept.
The food was very good. We ordered the lamb chop lollipops, pow pow shrimp, riblets, roasted brussel sprouts, and the Mediterranean flatbread pizza. The lamb was a little overcooked so some bites were a bit tough. Same with the riblets, though not as much as the lamb. The pow pow shrimp was excellent. The sauce is very spicy but I couldn't get enough of it. I was mopping it up with bread. By the end of those 5 dishes, we were stuffed.
I was actually surprised how inexpensive it was, not to say it was cheap. For three drinks and 5 tapas, it came to about $70, before tip. More expensive than ordering a pizza, but I thought it was well worth it. The beers on tap were $2 that night too, so that helped.
I would definitely recommend Laci's. I think it's an under-the-radar place in Syracuse thats worth a look. It might surprise you.
Laci's is a fantastic addition to Syracuse! The atmosphere is very cute and comfortable and the ambiance is great for groups or drinks after work. The decor was modern and inviting.
Our server was friendly and knowledgeable and helped us to order properly. The food comes out at very different times depending on what you order, so be prepared to wait if you ordered dishes that take a bit longer to cook (anything fried).
We had a group of 7 so there wasn't much on the menu we didn't try. The OUTSTANDING menu items were: the bacon wrapped dates (I think I could eat these every day) and the bacon wrapped jalapenos (better than I could have ever imagined)! The tuna tartare and Parmesan scallops were excellent as well.
Everything else we got was good at the least, the one and only complaint I have was the sangria. It just tasted too much like juice, and it seemed as if there was very little wine.
Laci's is wonderful and I will definitely be returning.
We are regulars and love it! When we were moving to town, Laura (one of the two owners) was so welcoming and made us feel at home. Now we bring our friends and anyone coming from out of town. Great for a date, a cocktail after work, or later-night dessert & coffee. Can't wait fir the upstairs lounge to open up! Â Value, too- Great food for the price.
Review Source:Love this place! It is an old house remolded into a very modern, cozy restaurant and bar. Â Staff is amazing and the owners are actively involved, visiting our table numerous times. Â I love the idea of tapas, as you can order a few and share. Â We had shrimp & grits, vegetable manicotti, and cheese/tomato pizza. Â Everything was great. Â Being from the south I was hesitant to try the shrimp & grits, but it was amazing!! One of the owners is from the south so she knows shrimp & grits :) Â Drinks were fabulous. Â My friends & I had a caramel apple martini (yum & not too sweet) & my favorite Hot & Dirty martini (dirty martini with hot sauce drizzle. Â Everything was great! Make a reservation and go!
Review Source:I rarely do reviews on places I haven't visited more than once. Â The only times I make exceptions to this is when it's a review while I'm "off my turf", therefore its a "tourist-y review". Â So that duly noted, let's get on with it, shall we?
Laci's is located in a neighbourhood, in fact it's in a brick house, and I love that. Â The inside is trendy, welcoming and decorated in a way that makes it warm enough for a date, yet bright enough to laugh with your friends.
We opted to sit at the bar, as we heard the bartender, Jen, makes one mean drink. (also who couldn't be drawn in by the over-sized martini glasses filled with cheddar goldfish and wasabi peas?!?!?!)
We got a draft beer and a spicy bloody mary to start. Â The beer wasn't mine, and I hate beer, so I'll review my beverage! Â The mary was smokey and spicy. Â It tasted like a bloody ceasar to me and after talking to the owners a bit, I found out it was! LOVE THAT! but also was a bit taken back, as bloody ceasars are made with clam juice, so be careful all you non-shellfish eaters!! Allergens abound. Â The smoke is a awesome addition to it and so is the sriracha sauce.
Food....
food glorious food....
We got:
1. shrimp cocktail - hard to mess up boiled shrimp. Â We likey.
2. bread with hummus - not to thrilled with. Â The bread should of been cut thinner and bruschetta-ized and the hummus was bland. Â EASILY amended though, some garlic or roasted red pepper would perk it right up. Â The texture was right on.
3. martini marinated sirloin kabobs - one word. YUM!
and for dessert the Tiramisu. Â Uh.. it fell near the upper part of "fine" on the Shel Scale. Â Not the best, but not horrible.
Alrighty then, so over all a great experience - the people, the service, the drinks. Food was 60/40 for me, and I promise to do a follow up next time we go, I HATE judging on my first go-round at a place. Â It could be an off night, or hell, I could be having an off night (dare I say!)
My advice, if I was being asked.... ? knock a cpl bucks off the plates, make them smaller. It wasn't traditional "small plate" Tapas, they were big portions and I would've liked to of tried more. Â
That's all I got folks, happy eating.
CHEERS!
I went to Laci's last night for the first time and it was amazing. Â It had a great atmosphere. Â It was crowded and very busy but we were sat quickly and the food came out fast. Â My friend and I tried four different plates and we kept thinking the one we were eating was the best, until the next one came out and became our new favorite. Â The staff was very friendly and efficient, the owner even came over and hung out for a few minutes. Â This will be my new go-to place in Syracuse.
Review Source:I'm sort of blown away that a place likes this exists in Syracuse. When you're inside its a "Toto I don't think were in Kansas anymore" moment.
The hostess, one of the owners was so gracious and inviting. I don't think I've ever had service like that before. Extremely personable. It was like meeting up with an old friend you haven't seen in years.
The decor inside is great. I remembered when it was the old Pascals eatery. Which had seen better days. Now it's upscale and classy without being pretentious. The bar even had goldfish crackers in martini glasses! How Fun!
I'm a huuuuge fan of variety and like to eat a little of a lot of different things- so a tapas bar is THE place for me.
Like I mentioned in a different review, I don't drink but enjoy the fact that places make wine recommendations for pairings with the various meal options. It really shows an attention to detail and care in the overall dining experience.
I had the pleasure of drinking a refreshing watermelon infused water and it was so good. The complimentary bread basket with hummus was a delicious way to begin our meal. The Chicken Montados came highly recommended by the waitress and we indulged. My only critique was it was a bit overcooked- very crispy to the point of being unable to chew it.
The Bacon Wrapped Dates are to die for and honestly, I could have eaten two more rounds of them, by myself! We also ordered  the Spring Rolls and the Brie with Apples and Pears. Both very good as well.
Service was a bit sporadic and slow, but to their defense they were very busy and short handed. Everyone was gracious and vocal with their apologies so I wasn't too concerned.
We ended with dessert, Peanut Butter Pie and Maui Wowi Cheesecake. We were both surprisingly full and barely finished our desserts.
I'm excited to try the other offerings as the menu is plentiful in variety.
Alright, I have to update- though I feel badly about it. It needs to be said, and all of the more negative reviews seem to be filtered out. My initial excitement about this place has worn off, and subsequent visits have been just okay to sub par. One of the things that originally had me excited about Laci's was the fact that the owners had told us upon our initial visit that the menu would be changing (probably monthly) and I thought great- how exciting- that must mean they will be incorporating fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. Unfortunately, the menu hasn't changed much, certainly doesn't change to reflect seasonality, and (in my opinion) has changed a bit for the worse where they have made changes.
It feels like there is a huge focus on food that is easily prepped ahead with just a re-heat or quick assembly required. I could forgive that if it tasted better, was creative, new or different than stuff I can either get elsewhere or make myself, but it just isn't. They still have a really cool bar vibe, so in my opinion they should either stick with that (and instead go for more bar-friendly food) or hopefully amp up the creativity and effort in the kitchen. It's a great concept, and unique for the syracuse market, so if they try, they can really make Laci's special. Don't just rest on the laurels of being the only tapas place in town though.
Went back to Laci's and had another great meal!! We're trying to try something different each time we go, this time it was the Lamp Chop lollipops... not to be missed!! The Martini Beef Skewers were also quite tasty as well.
As usual the service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. They had a jazz trio playing upstairs. We didn't go up but could hear them playing as we were leaving and look forward to checking them out some other Friday evening.
The GOOD -- nice ambiance, comfortable decor, gracious hostess, friendly and attentive services
Not So Good -- the food, it's neither here nor there, stuck between wanting to be creative / innovative / cool and too much hesitation in execution. Some dishes are pretty edible, but I'd expect more from a place with such a good vibe.
What I can remember: lamb chops are done right (medium-rare) if not slightly bland in seasoning, nicely baked sweet potato fried, scallops in lime-cilantro broth bordering on rubbery texture, dates wrapped in bacon tasted okay, Dessert (peanut butter mousse cake with fudge and chocolate) was quite good, moist and flavorful without overly sweet.
All in all, a good place to hang out if you just want some drinks, coffee and dessert.
This wonderful new tapas restaurant nicely fills a needed niche in the Syracuse restaurant scene. The comfortable ambiance recreates the warm and intimate  feeling of Pascale's which used to be located in this building many years ago.  Everything we sampled was great.  Kudos for the berry crepe dessert.  Hope that this new venture is well patronized so that we can enjoy tapas at Laci's in Syracuse for many years to come.
Review Source:I love the location, I love the vibrant Laura and Cindy (hence "Laci"), and the bar scene is an eclectic mix of fun people. Â The hip and stylish interior really fits the area and the crowd.
Tapas is a super fun way to eat, for two or for a big group. Ordering a few things, seeing what you like that night and then ordering another plate or two to share. Â My faves have been the button mushrooms (wish it was a tad bigger portion, though hey $4 what do you expect!), and the martini beef skewers (they come out nice and medium rare so if you like them cook more, you should ask -- I don't!).
I haven't tried the whole menu though my suggestion for the food would be to get a little more exotic with the spices, most of them are tasty but fairly bland. Also, a local lager like Utica Club or Genny. Â I am not a cheapskate, I will spend $15 on a glass of bourbon, but when it comes to beer I like American lagers and would like to keep my money in the area and a little more taste then a bud.
If you are looking for a new place to try, one that you will surely put on  your dining out rotation, this is the place.
Really enjoyed our dinner here - tapas-style means you can order "just enough" depending on your appetite, and the portions are quite generous for tapas! Â Overall, the menu is vaguely Mediterranean, but I mean that in a good way - touches of Spanish/French/Italian/Greek cuisine, but don't let that stop you from ordering the Salmon Cream Cheese Wasabi Rice Crackers...they are terrific. Â Highlight was probably the Sirloin Martini skewers, recommending by our server/bartender Eddie, and it was great advice - try them! Â Considerate staff checked back just often enough to make sure we were happy...and we were. Â Pretty sure we caught a glimpse or two of a ghostly friend from Pascale's of years past....just when you think Syracuse is a culinary desert, you realize there may be a gem closer than you think. Â We will be back.
Review Source:The owners Laura an Cindy have done a fabulous job renovating the old Hawley Green Bistro. Â The food was outstanding and the service superb. Â They eagerly accommodated my Vegan diet and the result was phenomenal. Â I look forward to returning to this unique and outstanding eatery on my next visit to CNY.
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