Located in the heart of Sidney, New York, at 27 Division St, The Bavaria Restaurant stands as a welcoming destination for those seeking a genuine and comfortable dining experience. Our establishment is built upon a foundation of hospitality, aiming to provide a space where community members and visitors alike can gather to enjoy well-prepared meals in a relaxed, inviting atmosphere. We believe that dining is more than just the act of eating; it is an opportunity to slow down, connect with friends and family, and appreciate the simple pleasures of a thoughtfully crafted plate.
Our kitchen team focuses on the fundamentals of cooking, emphasizing the importance of quality ingredients and consistent preparation. By maintaining a balance between traditional techniques and a modern approach to service, we strive to ensure that every guest feels at home from the moment they walk through our doors. Whether you are stopping by for a casual lunch or settling in for a more leisurely evening meal, our goal is to provide a reliable and pleasant experience that reflects the spirit of our local community.
What Sets Us Apart
Commitment to Quality: We prioritize the selection of fresh, wholesome ingredients to ensure that every dish served meets our standards for flavor and integrity. Our culinary approach is rooted in the belief that simplicity often yields the most satisfying results.
A Welcoming Atmosphere: Our dining room is designed to be a comfortable retreat. We have created an environment that is suitable for a wide variety of occasions, from quiet weekday dinners to meaningful gatherings with loved ones.
Dedicated Service: Our staff is committed to providing attentive and friendly service. We understand that the human element is what truly defines a restaurant, and we work hard to ensure that every guest feels valued and well-cared for throughout their visit.
Community Focus: Being situated on Division Street, we take pride in being a part of the Sidney landscape. We value our relationships with local patrons and strive to contribute positively to the local culinary scene by maintaining a consistent and high-quality dining option.
Our Culinary Philosophy
At The Bavaria Restaurant, we view our menu as a reflection of our dedication to the craft of cooking. We avoid unnecessary complexity, preferring instead to let the natural qualities of our ingredients shine through. This philosophy guides everything we do, from the initial preparation in the kitchen to the final presentation on your table. We understand that our guests appreciate reliability, and we work diligently to maintain the standards that have made us a part of the local community.
The culinary landscape is constantly evolving, yet we find that the most enduring experiences are those that prioritize comfort and genuine hospitality. By focusing on these core values, we aim to remain a staple for those who appreciate a meal prepared with care and served with a smile. We invite you to join us at our location on Division Street to experience our approach to dining firsthand.
Join Us at The Bavaria Restaurant
We are proud to serve the Sidney community and look forward to welcoming you to our table. Whether you are a long-time resident or just passing through New York, we invite you to stop by 27 Division St to see what we have to offer. Our team is ready to provide you with a pleasant dining experience that focuses on quality, comfort, and the simple joy of a good meal. We believe that every guest who walks through our doors is an important part of our story, and we look forward to the opportunity to serve you soon.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Service options
Dine-in
Delivery
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Comfort food
Dining options
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Debit cards
Credit cards
Parking
Free parking lot
Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
Menus
White Wine
Fritz Windisch Niersteiner-Spiegelberg Kabinett 2017 Riesling
Raiz Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Red Wines
2017 Fritz Windisch Dornfelder
2017 Rhode Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
BOSCO Montepulciano de' Abruzzo
Beer (Available for take-out by Bottle/Can)
Warsteiner Dunkel
Weihenstephaner Original Lager
Stiegl Grapefruit Radler
Paulaner Hefe-Weizen
Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier
Reviews The Bavaria Restaurant
DJ J
30-05-2026
I had a long drive home from Pennsylvania to Saratoga Springs NY and found this place on the way via Google. What a pleasant surprise! Not only was the food excellent, but the mother and daughter that were running the restaurant were super friendly and pleasant to talk to. I would highly recommend this quaint little restaurant,
Dorene I.
30-05-2026
We stopped in on a whim, and we are so glad that we did! This place is shockingly upscale for the area, and at a price that is affordable. The portions are HUGE, and could easily feed multiple people. The hostess is very friendly and … More
Tony Schultheis
30-05-2026
My wife and I were looking for someplace for dinner tonight. Usually we head into Norwich or Binghamton. By happenstance we went into Sidney, NY and came across "The Bavaria". Not sure what to expect, we decided to try it out. I have not … More
Scott
30-05-2026
This is a great! The food was great. It has a very small intimate feel. There are only a few tables so I would recommend a reservation. Their menu rotates so it's not the same thing every time. More
Gerald H
30-05-2026
First time at this restaurant, very clean and quaint tad bit warm inside. We were greeted and seated within a few minutes , cold drinks were served. To start off we ordered a app which was Brie cheese/cream cheese with pretzels. For the … More
Alexander Long
30-05-2026
I can't say enough good things about our experience there. The food was impeccably prepared and the mother/daughter dynamic duo there are completely lovely in every way. Had potato pancakes for an appetizer then we had pork medallions and a … More
Chris Smith
30-05-2026
We had a great evening, with hearty, authentic German cuisine served in very generous portions. We also thoroughly enjoyed chatting with the owners, and wish them all the best with their business. We'll be back very soon!
tom petersen
30-05-2026
What a "gem" of a restaurant. The food is so delicious and the service is "top-shelf". My wife, who is German, was besides herself because she said the food was exactly like her mom and Oma made... we both felt like we were having a … More
Marisa Semioli
30-05-2026
My husband and I have been here every year since covid and just stumbled in one day and boy we were hooked! now we will be coming back every year. It’s a mother-daughter owned business and everything is fresh ! The restaurant is cozy, well … More
Kurt Eschbach
30-05-2026
By and large a pleasant little place. A cozy dining room and a small but well chosen menu or favorite German entrees and side portions are available. … More
Nature lover
30-05-2026
The meat just melted in your mouth and the cabbage what a flavor. One of the very nicest places I've eaten in a while. The waitress was so very nice and knowledgeable we will definitely be going back again and ordering extras to take home. … More
Elizabeth Burroughs
30-05-2026
We went there to celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary. We had a wonderful time. Quiet, intimate, and yet like like home, providing your German. The best Souerbraton. Better than home made. Applestruedel was served warm with vanilla ice … More
Jennifer Collins
30-05-2026
What a wonderful surprise to find authentic Bavarian cuisine in central New York! The ambiance is charming, the service friendly and helpful, and the chef accommodating. Her authentic food is delicious and took me back to my years in Germany serving in the U.S. Army. Bavaria Restaurant is a must on your culinary bucket list!
Ariel Boer
30-05-2026
Excellent authentic German cuisine. This is a rare gem in a town where the most ethnic cuisine you can find otherwise are pizza shops. My only recommendation would be they try and get their liquor license so they can serve some German beer … More
Susan Deer Cloud
30-05-2026
Excellent family restaurant which I went to this evening based on the recommendation of my brother and sister-in-law. The mother and daughter are lovely, the atmosphere is pleasant, and the food will transport you to Bavaria! We all plan on going back.
Tina Brett
30-05-2026
Had a delicious dinner of Jaeger schnitzel, a potato dumpling, and red cabbage. Nice size portion (I have lunch for tomorrow)--The service was excellent--shared the Kaesesahn Torte with my husband, fresh, light. and delicious! We will be back!
Prasecak Kilda
30-05-2026
we skip this place which was looking nice, but can't find prices (hiding prices) so we didn't go in and get sushi in town More
ToniAnn Deluca-Ancewicz
30-05-2026
The food was delicious. Everything was wonderful. Service was amazing. They made you feel like family. The atmosphere was super cozy. We loved it! More
Audrey Jeffery
30-05-2026
The food was a fabulous culinary adventure. The ambiance was amazing. The service excellent and the staff was so friendly we felt like family. It was a culinary and cultural adventure. Deffinatly deserves a repeat visit...
Kyra Becker
30-05-2026
Delicious food. Authentic as can be and lovely informative staff. The Apple Streusel is NOT to be missed.
I would put this up against any you have had in Germany. Spectacular!!
Daina Hamilton
30-05-2026
Food was authentic and well prepared. Small Menu is actually adequate and charmingly personal. Mom and Daughter both friendly! … More
annebotzki
30-05-2026
Great food and and lovely mother daughter team.
We are German ourself and enjoyed the food so much. Very authentic, fresh and wholesome.
I’m vegetarian (mainly vegan) and had a dumpling with red cabbage and sauerkraut. Delicious lemon cake for dessert !
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Heather Rix
30-05-2026
So lovely. The food was amazing, authentic and like home-made. It's adorable and cozy inside, Mom cooks and daughter serves (and apparently makes the amazing cakes from scratch) and both are so friendly and stop to really talk to patrons, telling about the cuisine and just being lovely. I am so glad I almost accidentally found this place!
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Red Cabbage
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Tess K
30-05-2026
Fantastic meal! We were driving through and so glad we stopped. The menu changes every week and the staff were friendly and have great insights into the menu with recommendations. Would go again in a heart beat if we are ever in the area again. I will dream of those potato pancakes and the lemon cake.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Timothy Higgins
30-05-2026
A tiny place in Sydney NY. Serves authentic Bavarian fare. Both times I went were excellent. Jaeger schnitzel was great with spaetzel and red cabbage. Family run, mother -daughter operation. Very welcoming.
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Reservation
Reservations recommended
Group size
1 person, 2 people, 3-4 people
Seating type
Indoor dining area
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Cherry Tong
30-05-2026
We visited the area for a few days and found this gem. Please note that they do not open everyday and you can find their weekly menu on Google. First off, the service was excellent. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable. The food was delicious, authentic and generous in portion. My favourite is their potato pancakes. It is a rather small restaurant so just make sure you call ahead!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
AnnmarieRoze
30-05-2026
Food was delicious (but not as good as my mom’s.😉) Beef was really tender. Very clean place and service is excellent. Prices are high but it is a specialty restaurant serving food you won’t find elsewhere local. Highly recommend to celebrate your special occasion or just craving something different.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Recommended dishes
Potato Dumpling
B Malarkey
30-05-2026
Wow. Simply wow. This place is amazing, it would be amazing in a major city let alone in a town this size. The place is wonderful (small so I highly suggest a reservation), but the lighting and atmosphere is amazing. Save room for dessert.
Also if you are looking for a spot to take a date, this place would be perfect.
Joe Cadolino
30-05-2026
Just the absolute best German food you’ll find around. Excellent quality and recipes, perfect service from staff. Worth every dollar. Will certainly be back as much as possible to try the weekly changing menu. More
Cat C
30-05-2026
What a lovely place, the atmosphere was wonderful and it felt very homey and cozy. Our waitress was incredibly sweet and explained how they made Spätzle :). The food was also delicious and felt like a home cooked meal, it was filling and tasted amazingly good. Very nice place would definitely recommend. 11/10 More
michele flatley
30-05-2026
Had an amazing “authentic” German home cooked dinner at The Bavaria Restaurant last night. All fresh. It brought me back to Germany & my mom’s cooking. 5 ⭐️’s!!! Owned/Operated/Cooked/Served by Mother & Daughter. Food so flavorful, hospitality incredible, and extremely clean. Menu changes weekly & open Fridays & Saturdays 5pm to 8pm. Definitely going back!
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Reservation
Reservations recommended
Noise level
Very quiet
Wait time
No wait
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Kid-friendliness
Absolutely
Wheelchair accessibility
Yes
LiveTravel Fun
30-05-2026
Awesome service and authentic German food. I had the sausage platter, portion was large, tasted was right on. It is a small restaurant, be sure to rsvp. More
Ronald Singleton
30-05-2026
Authentic German food, Mother and daughter are from Germany. They both are very friendly and talkative, in a good way. It was a nice day so we ate outside. Very limited menu, again in a good way. The menu changes weekly. With a smaller menu … More
Kafka Morrell
30-05-2026
This is a small cozy restaurant with delicious food, pleasant ambience, great staff (mostly consisting of the owner and her daughter). The owners are extremely nice and make the time to speak with customers. They make the dinner experience very pleasant and welcoming. We highly recommend the restaurant and the authentic food menu. More
Amber DeLarm
30-05-2026
We enjoyed an absolutely amazing dinner here, the food was delicious and the service fantastic. Everything was so delicious! More
Darcie DH Kora
30-05-2026
You feel like you’re eating at your German friends house here. Cozy, comfort food, a little overpriced but very delicious.
Bradley Jennings
30-05-2026
Great German food in upstate NY. The mother-daughter combo really knock it out of the park.
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Edward Bryant
30-05-2026
Wonderful, authentic German food made the way your Oma would make it. The owners care deeply about your experience and love to share the story of the dishes they serve. Make reservations if you are traveling from a distance because it is a … More
Jerry Dieg
30-05-2026
This is one of the most genuine German restaurants that I've been to and I make it a point to find them everywhere I go. The food was just like Oma's and the people were super friendly. The chef came out to check on me a number of times to … More
Tim McNerney
30-05-2026
Overall we had a good experience at the Bavaria. The service is excellent and the owners are trying very hard to do a great job. The decor is adorable and very comfortable with excellent lighting. Dessert was the high lite of my meal and … More
Reviews The Bavaria Restaurant