Syracuse, NY
For Chicken Riggies in Syracuse, the local food press points to Pastabilities, Francesca's Cucina, and Avicolli's Italian Restaurant And Pizzeria. Picks from 98.1 The Hawk, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in 98.1 The Hawk. Updated July 2026.
Pastabilities · Armory Square
The Armory Square institution whose Wicky-Wicky chicken riggies (scallions, hot peppers, fresh-grated cheese) got the Food Network treatment from Guy Fieri.
Francesca's Cucina · Downtown
A North Salina Street Little Italy mainstay for classic Central NY Italian, where the chicken riggies are a regular order.
Avicolli's Italian Restaurant And Pizzeria · Liverpool
A Liverpool Italian restaurant locals routinely name for its riggies.
The Preserve at 405 · Inner Harbor
An Inner Harbor spot with a smooth, silky riggies sauce, tender chicken and perfectly al dente rigatoni.
Santangelo's Restaurant · Liverpool
A longtime Syracuse Italian kitchen serving riggies among its red-sauce classics.
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