40 Best Italian Restaurants near Sauquoit

“Got a meatlovers and Everything sauce chicken pizza this go round. The meat lovers was on the salty side but tons of meat. I do not recommend the Everything sauce chicken pizza. I don't even think there was sauce on the pizza and what I could taste, tasted like it was just blue cheese. There wasn't much more to it other than scattered chicken pieces and cheese.“

“We decided to try this place out for my father in laws birthday since I saw a great review in the Gluten Free Facebook group. They really do have the best gluten free pizza and awesome service! There is just one or two tables to eat as it is mostly take out right now. Hope they will turn it into a restaurant in the future.“

“Had another fabulous dining experience at Joeys. We brought another couple to try out the restaurant. We sampled many appetizers including the oysters (MUST GET, trust me), calamari, antipasto, Italian greens, fried provolone bruschetta. The only time our table stopped chatting lol is because the appetizers were that good.Our dinners came properly after our apps. My party ordered off the main menu and the special menu entrees. Again everything delicious. Such big portions we all had to go containers.Just a great dining experience. We can’t wait to go back. Thank you.“

“Party of 4. My 2nd time there efore Comets game. Very friendly, attentive service. Tripe was outstanding both times as were the fried peppers! Friends up from New Jersey and raved about the tripe! Will definitely be on my top 5 to go to for dinner in Utica!“

“This pizza! Omg! My favorite in Utica.Order the Mo! It's a broccoli, bacon, ranch pizza! It's so hecking good!First review: Super thin crust great toppings. Try extra cheese pepperoni, sausage, & bacon & dip that in their delicious ranch.“

“Eat Well Food Services was the perfect caterer for our wedding. Jordan and her team were absolute professionals who helped make our reception a night many will not forget. Friends and family continue to rave about the food during cocktail hour and dinner. Not only did the Eat Well Food Services team serve a wonderful meal, they also helped us clean up at the end of the night so that our family could enjoy the after party. We would recommend Jordan and her team for any catering needs and we look forward to working with Eat Well Food Services the next time we have a big family gathering!“

“We had a wonderful time, I cannot stop talking about how good the food was. I even cleaned my plate, which I never do. Classy atmosphere for sure, I liked that there wasn’t super loud music blaring all throughout my meal. Service was excellent and very friendly. I will definitely be back !“

“I heard good things before and was traveling through so i decided to stop.Glad I did, the slices looked good but nothing spoke to me so I got a small meatball sub. After crushing the first half I decided I needed to take a pic and leave a review. It was that good. I imagine anything with the red sauce will be choice because it's delicious.Service was great and the food came out really fast.“

“Best tomato pie around ! Loved their Christmas Eve system this year - instead of waiting on a crazy line forever, they asked us for a pick up time. Be sure to order ahead of time. I walked in right up to the counter and they even had extra pies we could buy for some extra guests coming.“

“Came to this place for the first time from recommendations and I'm happy I did! I ate at the bar and the bartender shook a martini like I never seen before. She recommended an off menu item of Chicken parm with vodka sauce and it blew me away. Chicken was cooked perfectly and that sauce was delicious. Many people who seemed like regulars kept asking me how good my meal was and told me to never expect anything less. I ended my night with their stoli doli which is probably why I'm writing this review because that drink is no joke! I'll def be back to see Jenna I think thats what her name was because she made me feel at home! 10/10“

“My go to place in Utica. Whether I'm there on errands or if I just want great, fresh Italian food, Daniele's always delivers. I never get there any later than noon because I'm always afraid they'll run out of their incredible pork bracciole. I love this place and wish my dad was still her to go with me. BYOW.“

“Love the food here! I typically get the chicken riggies, along with the shrimp cocktail. When they offered the crepes for delivery, I would get that too!However, I've noticed this trend where it's nearly impossible to order takeout. This has happened on multiple occasions and more often within the last few months. I find that when it is open, and I do order, the order is immediately cancelled and only then is the takeout/delivery option unavailable for the rest of the night.Again, I love the food. I'm not going out to dinner alone, however, and it's consistently disappointing when you're craving the ever-so delicious Ancora riggies only to have your dinner plans pulled from you with no explanation.“

“Absolutely love it here. Words can't express the positives of this place! A must experience!Vegetarian options: Options availableDietary restrictions: There are clear options available.Parking: Plenty of parking usually. If they run out there's plenty nearby!Kid-friendliness: Kids menu availableWheelchair accessibility: Plenty of wheelchair access ♿“

“We wanted somewhere special to bring family from out of town and Ventura’s was perfect! Our meals and desserts were delicious, the staff was friendly and accommodating, and the atmosphere was elegant and welcoming. We had a wonderful evening and our family loved the experience. I would recommend Ventura’s again and again for a special evening or just for a great meal out. Consistently a great choice!Vegetarian options: Pasta dishes“

“What a nice surprise! Out to dinner for my husband's birthday; Danny did not disappoint! Eight course meal; bean soup, bruschetta and bread, antipasto salad, mussels in garlic wine sauce, greens with beans, eggplant parmesan, sausage in sauce and pasta with meatballs! All so good!! Danny and staff were accommodating and welcoming. We felt like we were having Sunday dinner at Grandma's house. Highly recommend!“

“Recently moved to the area and stopped by this place on a whim. Upon entering was hit with this amazing smell. After enquiring of it's source we were directed to their sausage rolls. Grabbed a Sicilian sausage roll for my family and trust me when I say it was more than enough food to feed three of us for pretty cheap too!“

“We arrived at Marr-Logg around 8:00 a.m. on a Sunday. When we arrived, we were immediately acknowledged and greeted by a server. We took our seats. There were plenty of booths and tables to choose from. They appear to have three rows of booths with tables in the middle of the aisles, allowing them to accommodate a large number of people at once. I was concerned that if the restaurant was small and we arrived at 8 a.m., it would already be crowded, but this was not the case.Our server informed us that she would be the only server for a short period of time until more servers arrived. It is unusual for the server to give you a heads up, so we appreciated her doing so.I ordered the standard fare of two eggs, juice, home fries, bacon, and Italian toast. The server asked if I wanted soft or hard crust Italian bread; I had no idea what the difference was, and she said she preferred the hard crust; it's a "East Utica thing," so I went with her recommendation. The toasts were delicious. The eggs were cooked perfectly, and the texture was fluffy and delicious.I prefer my home fries deep fried, but they only cook them on the grill, so I requested crispy potatoes. My potatoes were not as crispy as requested, but they were perfectly seasoned and cooked throughout (not hard, as if it hadn't finished cooking), so I didn't mind.The portion was neither too small nor too large—it was just right and filled me up! It is usually hard to get full with breakfast food, but I left satisfied!The prices were reasonable.I highly recommend this restaurant for breakfast! ??“

“Met a friend for a few drinks at the bar here and then my wife joined us as we moved to a table for dinner. Trish was our bartender first and then our server. She was excellent on both sides of the bar. Atmosphere was great. Food was terrific. Since this was our first time here, Trish recommended a couple of dishes and she was spot on. Nice sized portions, great service. Can't ask for anything more.“

“GRADE A+! I got the Chicken Riggie dinner last night!! For a very reasonable $16, you got a HUGE portion of their outstanding chicken riggies, garden salad, and garlic bread!! That was damn tasty riggies! I also got a slice of cheese pizza...which was big, hot, and fresh! This was one of the best meals I've had in a long time, and was well worth the money! I couldn't even finish the riggies, because you get a huge portion...Much bigger than 95 percent of restaurants selling riggies!! I spoke to the owner Brandon after my dinner to personally thank him for a great meal at a very reasonable cost!! He takes much pride in the products that he sells!! HE is the kind of owner that you want selling food!! To anyone that never ate food at Giovanni's Pizzeria in Clinton...please try it now!!! I guarantee you'll love it!!“

“Rosa’s catered our Mystery dinner theater on Saturday September 23rd and I have to tell you it was the best food we ever ate. Joe was the nicest person to deal with and that meant a lot. He was willing to stay until 5:00 for us to pick up the food. Everything we ate was sooo delicious. The food was hot, tasty, moist and enjoyable. Joe took his time with me to figure out how much we needed and he was spot on. I will definitely be going back for our future parties. All of the people at the party were asking who cooked the food. From the ziti, potatoes, chicken, huge meatballs, sausage and peppers and even the salad every bit of it was delicious. I give it 10 stars. Thanks Joe for making our dinner a success!“

“Anthony made my wife the best gluten free pizza she has found so far. There is no question why Sicilian Delight has been the cornerstone of the Sangertown Square mall food court forever. I applaud their consistent quality that has been a hallmark of their food for decadesDietary restrictions: Gluten free pizza available (cauliflower crust). They are careful to bake on individual trays so no flour contamination happens.“

“Thank you for a delicious meal and nice quiet atmosphere. But a HUGE thank you to the maître d for coming over to our table, pulling up a chair, and holding our 9 month old who decided she no longer wanted the high chair so we could enjoy our delicious dinner. Thank you for your kind gesture! And of course thank you to our waitress Ruthie, who is always great!“

“Family of 6- 4 children between ages of 4-11... they accommodated us above and beyond expectations... Food was amazing!! -Ordered the chicken parmigiana - portion worth way more then cost!! -Honey glazed salmon - salmon was fresh and cooked perfectly... - kids shared pasta and meatballs that I did not get a chance to even taste... and the classic cheese flatbread-(could have been little more well done for my liking but was golden on bottom) Could taste the freshness in the food... service was sensational... bakery was an added bonus... all around great atmosphere and food ... definitely coming back and trying the tenderloin pasta dish“

“food is really good! very small dining area but intentionally done by owners. don't go without a reservation - highly unlikely you'll be seated quickly without a reservation. this restaurant is almost like a chef's table experience - which is the polar opposite of the gigantic corporate places like olive garden. service is great!Parking: small parking lot.“

“Stopped by this local spot near Hamilton College in upstate ny. Bought two slices and a bottle of soda for less than $9. The slices were surprisingly thiccccc... lol not that $1 slice in the city type. Bit sbarro thiccccc lol. "IYKYK" Service was great, saw sone college kids working the counter. Overall the quality of the slices were 7.5/10 #iSupportSmallBusinesses“

“O'Scugnizzo's offers a pizza like no other. The pizza sauce is on top of the pizza and with cheese and other toppings underneath. Some call it upside down pizza, it should just be called "Great!" There is a reason this place has been open for over 100 years and is the second oldest pizzeria in the US.The chicken riggies are also another unique Utica regional food which is a must try. Restaurant service was very good and staff was friendly. Make sure to see the photos of the original owner of the restaurant from 1914. This place a must stop if you are visiting Utica.Parking: The restaurant has it's parking lot and it looks like you can park for free on the streets near it.“

“First time in an Olive garden.The portions are very generous! I regreted the apetizers since I couldn't finish my main plate. The option to customize your pasta and sauce was very appealing and i made myself an extraordinary dish! The server was friendly and smilling, thanks!!!“

“We had a Christmas party catered by Big J's. The full trays of food were "FULL," hot and delicious. It was delivered on time and the staff were friendly on ordering and delivery. Great experience all around. We will definitely use them again.“

“Amazing food! Love their Haddock Almondine, Greens, Chicken Gianna. Everything is so good! Service is friendly nice and always keeping an eye to see if we need anything. Bartender is really friendly. One of my favorite locally owned restaurants!“

“Alteri’s is family owned and you can feel the warmth dining there. Staff are friendly and the food made with love! They have some uniquely delicious sandwiches like The Mort and Roman is tasty too! The Big Salad and the Cheesy Bread should start every meal!“

“Stopped in on the way back home from Syracuse. Googled best chicken riggies in Utica and Bella Regina kept coming up. Perfect location right off of the thruway exit! Boy we're we in for a treat. We had the Riggies with Shrimp, Haddock Parm & Chicken Marsala. Each of the meals were incredible. Let's just say the reviews online claiming they had the best riggies in Utica were spot on. These riggies were unbelievable! If your passing by Utica and are in the mood for some delicious Italian, I would definitely check this place out! We can't wait to until the next trip so that we can stop in!“

“Food was pretty good. The pizza and wings really hit the spot. Usually I like a thinner pizza, but I felt like something thicker, & from their pics the pizza looked perfect. I was right. It was exactly what I had in mind. Only complaint with the pizza is that the peppers seemed not so fresh, but that didn't really take away from the pizza at all (I will say I was suprised at how small the medium was). Even the crust was fantastic. The everything wings were pretty great as well, though the blue cheese in the sauce was practically nonexistent, which is one of my fav things about everything sauce! They followed special instructions no prob, food was out quick for being dinner time. I see lots of complaints about customer service, and I'll admit I haven't experienced any to judge one way or the other, but I can say the food was definitely up to par; and I have very high pizza standards ?“

“Even though we were really looking forward to our first visit to Tavolo - it was a little disappointing.The service was good (not great) and it’s a pleasant vibe - we sat outdoors - but the traffic along Genesee St takes away from the overall experience. My feeling is that at a higher end restaurant service should be near perfect and the food should be mind blowingly good, which was not the case on either count.We shared their Utica style greens (our server told us that they’re the inventor of that dish) and were super happy. Great flavor, nice spice and kick, as expected.Our meals weren’t as good as we would have hoped. I had their NY strip steak and it was grizzly, although flavored properly. My wife had their shrimp and salmon meal and while she said the shrimp was really good; she also thought the salmon was lacking overall.It could be we caught them on a bad night - it happens. But in the overall it was less than expected compared to what we had hoped for. Perhaps another visit will be better.“

“Beautiful restaurant with excellent service and impeccable food. The Delmonicos Steak is a great deal, and the steak was cooked perfectly. Like the note mentions there is a lot of fat. Unfortunately I was disappointed in the Canoli, was very plain to me.“

“Amazing Italian food, we got chicken wings with pepperoni pizza and garlic cheesy bread :D my children have been asking for it every since. ? very friendly staff were even able to wrap the chicken wings so I could transport them on my motorcycle.“

“Had the opportunity to enjoy the Easter Buffet yesterday with my family. Everything from the atmosphere, food, and service was above our expectations!! The variety of the food options available were exceptional. Thank you Nostro for a job well done!!“

“I had been told several times to try out Old School and I'm so glad I did tonight. 6 of us went before an event for an early dinner and were promptly seated by Sara, an absolutely fantastic server. I'd recommend trying out a $4 cosmo for happy hour. It was fantastic and didn't taste like a $4 drink! If a place has a fried bologna sandwich on their menu, I'm getting it, and I have to say, Old School's was one of the best I've had in a long time. The roll it was on was brushed with garlic butter which was a great touch. I'll definitely be back for it. Everyone I was with was happy with their orders. It definitely has a bar feel to it, but it's not crowded or cramped and is clean. I am looking forward to my next trip there!“

“First time here. Waitress was phenomenal, we were cared for as if we were only ones there(and we definitely weren't). I had the buffalo chicken, and my husband had the pulled pork with sweet potato fries. Meat was juicy, lg sandwich, and we both eating his fries, they were that good. No dip needed. We stop here every time we go to Portland from Ohio. This is now a definite each time“

“Invited my son and his girl and my niece out to lunch. Food was great! Service was stellar! Prices are WAY TOO MUCH! Just for lunch for 4 it was over $100.00. We didnt get anything spectacular either. Other than that we had soooo much fun!!!“

“Had a craving for a fish fry, then remembered Hot Off The Brick. I stopped in and ordered. Took about 15 minutes. Got home to Clark Mills , was still nice and hot. Very good quality fish, and good size portions. French fries were very good too. I will definitely go there again. Nice job Mike and crew“