JoeGatt's Food & Cocktails

Herd nothing but good things today..went in with my wife and kids my cousin and his family for dinner.. ordered a lot of food went to eat and was very disappointed food was very very bland.. the artichoke French was bland still hard... Chicken French was very bland sauce was very watery and no flavor ..staff was great especially the lady at the door that sat us... Also watched another table send back their food as well...who ever is in that kitchen on July 3rd needs some training sorry to say... Not sure if we will try again sad cause we here awesome things about this place ... Also when we ordered it was not packed

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 3

We attended a large family celebration here. The food and service were A+. Try the artichoke appetizer. We ordered off an extensive menu- from pizza, sandwiches, to a variety of Italian-American cuisine. The party gave high marks to the char pizza, lasagna, and the special of the day, a tasty pork osso buco.

Average entree price is $30. Server was pretty bad - forgot things we asked for, not attentive, not personable, never smiled. Food was less than average except the side salad and lobster bisque. I thought it was odd that they bring bread out in a paper bag. Quite disappointing.

Dinner last night at your restaurant was underwhelming. Service was poor and food quality rated a 5 at best. Greens and beans were overcooked and had a very mushy texture. The breading on Chicken French was barely cooked.
You can do better!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Meh. Crispy fried chicken for chicken parm? I have just never seen it before. It was pretty hard. Two layer lasagna? Again, never seen it before. I envision layers but I must confess, when I have felt lazy I have contemplated not layering it, never thought I would see that in a restaurant!!! Bar was great. Our server was great until we rarely saw her again. $575 for 7 of us? I expected more!!!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 2

This is my first time ordering here, living in this area in 5 year, I'm AMAZED I haven't had this place, me and my family tried the chicken French and the Gnocchi for takeout and the food was amazing! The price worried me a little at first, but after the first bite. The portions absoloutley justify the price, along with the quality. We're absoloutley stopping in to try the bar area next time!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It was great, but the server did not listen and I’m very allergic to blue cheese dressing we asked for ranch and I had a reaction and then they wanted to charge me for the blue cheese too I had to get home for meds or hospital but left quickly
Sorry no tip Couldn’t think straight having a reaction!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 1

The food was great. The appetizers, salad, main course and dessert were all great. We were there for a Christmas party.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best meatballs and sauce around !!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Big fan of the Utica greens amongst their other appetizers and entrees! Server was excellent. Well spoken and knew his stuff

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

First visit and we WILL return. Steak and pork chop were perfectly cooked, glazed carrots were amazing. Server was great, very friendly. Nice selection of wines. No room for dessert but they have a nice selection.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was good. The staff was nice and made effort but not the level of professionalism that would give 5 stars. I found the noise level to be overwhelming and making it difficult to enjoy myself and any conversation with my dinner party. I would not be opposed to going back but maybe in a smaller party so we didn't get seated in the bar area.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Wonderful places great staff and great food. New favorite place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Out for dinner around 5:15p. Waitress was nice. Food portion was great for price. Service was kinda slow, but not terrible.
Random but the only thing I would say is the bread comes in bags. Which I don't understand if you're sitting, I wouldn't want to eat out a paper bag, but bread was definitely good !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Lasagna

In Sept my sister and I were calling around town to find a small restaurant with good food for a luncheon after a funeral for our brother. We stopped in and spoke with Joe who was happy to meet with us. After discussing menu options and costs, we decided to stay for dinner. Great food, excellent service, we loved the layout with separate dining area up a few steps, a warm & inviting atmosphere for our guests. The day of the funeral we arrived around 12:00ish mingled awhile with our guests then everyone sat down for luncheon. We couldn't have been happier! People said the chicken french was the best they ever had along with roasted potatoes, Italian salad, green bean almondine ... followed by wonderful cannolis. Thank you Joe & Diana for your extra efforts to make an emotional day for us a memorable one for our family & friends. We will be back again soon! Kathy & Lynn