Restaurants in Utica

“In sporting vernacular: grand slam, eagle, bullseye!! The planning for my 50th birthday party started with Motus months prior. The details of the menu, signature cocktail, embellishments and affordable pricing were as smooth as silk. The follow up meetings were effective and brief. Every detail was accommodated in style and with class. When Alicia said not to worry, they will handle everything, I left it in their capable hands and didn’t give it another thought. The event of about 30 family and dear friends was an astounding and resounding success. One word: Delicious! The presentation was wonderful. The service was timely, accurate, professional, and nearly invisible throughout the evening. Everyone is still raving about the menu variety, service, and the General sumptuousness of the event. This was the best choice. Alicia, you are wonderful!! We are still on cloud 9. This one review represents 28 rave accolades and approvals. Job well done!”

“Love Zeina's Cafe! Awesome owners...food is out of this world delicious!”

“Amazing, simple delicious coffee!!”

“I cannot say enough good things about Joey’s @ 307. From having dinner there for the first time about a year ago, to falling in love with their food and having them cater my wedding, everything they do is amazing. Truly the best chicken parm and chicken marsala I have ever had. They made the entire process easy and stress free (which if you’ve ever planned a wedding you know does not happen often!!). They made sure my husband and I had our own food first to make sure we ate, and made us out own to go meal at the end of the night. Every person I spoke with there was incredibly nice, helpful, and funny! Matt and Kathy helped make our wedding day perfect! Thank you guys again ?”

“I had the Figgy single meat. It was delicious. Lots of customers were getting the Chopped Cheese.”

“Food was delicious, excellent service with a smile 🙂! Go there, you'll be glad you did!!!”

“Love this place!!Another fine tuesday meal at Joes!Thank you all!!!”

“Amazing food. Especially loved the Philly burger and the lamb biriyani. We also enjoyed beef biriyani, crispy chicken sandwich. Sandwiches and burger came with crispy fries. Very flavorful food. Service was great too. Highly recommend!”

“AMAZING. cappuccino - 10 Cannoli - 10 Truly outstanding.”

“Absolutely recommend tailor and the cook to anyone awesome staff drinks food amazing We will definitely be back ❤️❤️🍷🍷”

“I got the best pizza! My neighbor got gluten free, extra cheese garlic and she said it was the best! My mom and I got dairy free cheese and it was the best! The kids said that it was the best also! Our favorite pizza place!”

“Hidden gem! Delicious food & great service. Choices are endless, they work around your eating restrictions that you may have and provide you with suggestions. Owner is friendly and wants you to feel welcome which is very appreciating. Will be back and recommend it to everyone!”

“Subs are great, fresh, and great portions. Excellent customer service! I just found my new lunch spot 😊”

“Everyhing I've tried here, cookies, donuts, donoli, they're all delicious, at a great price, and served with a smile!”

“Ahmed who works there is an amazing human being . He makes everything fresh and everything was delicious. I work night shifts so it is hard to get some good food at night, so I will be visiting this place more often now.”

“prova i cannoli ✝️👸🏿 -Nonny”

“Big portions of good food at great prices. Also great service!”

“The best there is, simply.”

“Parking: Parking on main store front street or side streets available

Kid-friendliness: I wouldn't throw a kids party here, but is more then exceptable for eating in.

Wheelchair accessibility: No”

“The food, the Staff and management were all great! I highly recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

“Love the service, the staff, the food, the view!”

“I can’t speak highly enough of the food and service we received here! I’m allergic to wheat, the server was really knowledgeable when it came to food allergies. The gluten free riggies were incredible, it’s been weeks and I’m still thinking about this meal.”

“This is our go to place for special occasions or when we want to treat ourselves. The food is always great. Everything is homemade. The service is impeccable as well. Whether you want a steak or classic Italian dinner this is one of the best places in town.”

“If your feeling sad / depressed

-Order the Philly cheese steak and a nice small pizza with chicken as a topping

Thank me later!

Fuggedabouit”

“We made a last minute reservation because we had to change venues for a picky eater. We were celebrating my MIL's birthday. She had the ribeye and loved it. That's all that really mattered. We also ordered the burger, a pizza, chicken francaise and Tuscan chicken. Everything was delicious. We were early so the place wasn't too busy and the service was top notch! The waitress surprised us with a dish of ice cream with a sparkler in it for the birthday girl. It was so awesome! Great service!”

“Ocean Blue for your upscale dining experience! We went there to celebrate our anniversary. The food was delicious! The waiter was perfect! The atmosphere was romantic!”

“We love Nostros! Always a good vibe, consistently good food, fun music ,great staff. Reason for 4 stars instead of 5...their wine pour needs to improve. 4 oz for 17 bucks in Utica..no This is not NYC. All their pours are poor..😏 atleast go 5 oz or lower your single glass price a tad. Cocktails delish.”

“A great place to grab a bite. I recommend the sports bar portion of the restaurant. Always have good service over there and never a complaint about the food. They even made my steak just the way I like it. Highly recommend.”

“Asked if I'd recommend. Well... I didn't want to hit no because maybe it was just an off day with the chef. Everybody has one. Husband enjoyed his Chicken Parmesan, Utica Greens were good (1st time eating them). My Chicken Salvatore was dry and hard. Not enough sauce to even try to soften it up to make the dish enjoyable. Way overcooked. I guess the green beans and mashed potatoes were good. Might go back to see if it was just a fluke. Might not.. who knows.”

“I have been here twice now and loved everything both times. They get orders out incredibly fast while still maintaining great flavor. I loved that they had shumai one of my favorite dim sum dishes. Their lo mein and crab rangoons are also fantastic. My favorite was the wonton soup they give so many wontons which are absolutely delicious. And the service is great as well!”

“Great food, good man running the place. He gets creative with his burgers and they are always worth the adventure.”

“The Tram is filled with amazingness altogether. if that’s even a word. Whether it be supporting artists of all kinds, out of their passion for art. Or their amazing food and drinks! (best hot chocolate ever, by the way). And kind and hardworking staff! They have created a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment for all. Utica is beyond lucky to have a business like them around!!”

“I live in NC these days but whenever I’m here a dinner at The Willows is mandatory. Not only is the food exceptional but the staff is great.”

“Visiting my hometown and was lucky to experience this gem! Lynn & Patricia made my family feel right at home, like we’d all been friends for a life time. The atmosphere is amazing, fun, but not chaotic. There is great room for families and more intimate spaces for quieter conversation. The outside patio is beautifully kept and the inside is full of fun surprises and details. You can tell there is a lot of passion and creativity fueling this team! We tried so many drinks- each one delicious with a lot of homemade/in-house options! I can’t wait to visit again.”

“the price, the food, the quality is to perfection. my favorite go to spot. people know me and I love pizza. one of the best I ever had. 11 out of 10”

“Great breakfast spot! Their menu is extensive and has something for everyone.”

“0 stars! I stopped in and I swear there was a teenage girl hanging out with a bunch guys there, she remained there with who I was told is the head chef. It's absolutely disgusting to see such a young kid surrounded by men who are in their 30s and some looked older than that. I haven't gone back since and I never will.”

“The best Filet steak sandwich around!!!! Also love their Chicken Daniele!”

“We enjoyed an exceptional experience at Character Coffee, where Emilia demonstrated professionalism and outstanding customer service, making it a highly recommended destination.”

“very friendly and food is amazing”

“The atmosphere, it was wonderful, and the food was fresh and it was so delicious. And the waitress Darcy was a charm and right on the ball.It was a lovely experience.”

“My kids & I were there for lunch today. The food was great.”

“Great food! My friend and I had tacos and a quesadilla platter and it was everything I hoped for and more…authentic, delicious and plentiful!”

“I ordered a tray of chicken francaise and hats/broccoli for an 85th birthday party, the chicken was amazing as was the pasta. I highly recommend Rosa’s for your catering needs! Thank you to Rosa’s!”

“Thank you jay and the rest of staff in Washington mills. Every time I come back to ny from nc I have to get the good stuff …. I may have left my tomato pie but I sure got lots goodies see you in 6 months”

“Michele and her team are lovely people who make delicious baked goods. Stop in for a caffeine fix or a sweet treat, you'll be glad you did!”

“Caruso’s is our go- to bakery for rum cakes and chocolate cannoli cake for our celebrations! Always delicious!!!”

“Delicious food! I order every other week at work and everyone is very happy with quality of the food.”

“When ever I am in Utica for work I stop in for some great food, drinks and a great time The wings and chicken sandwich are amazing I will be back ………l.”

“Perfect evening. Friendly staff.”

“Their Chicken Gyros and rice are delicious!”

“We’ve had cookies from Wicked Sweets for holidays but never really tried anything else. I have some restrictions on what I can eat and sugar unfortunately isn’t on the list. Finding a place that offers sugar free is incredibly hard, and when you do find it - it usually is extremely costly and honestly doesn’t taste that great. When my husband’s birthday was coming up I looked around for a place that offered flavors he likes and decided to order from here. I looked over the menu and noticed she offered a couple sugar free flavors! I was excited and ordered right away. When I picked up I expected the price to be high and it was extremely affordable. My husband hasn’t stopped raving about his cake and I couldn’t believe how good the sugar free was. I will definitely be ordering again! My only complaint is she didn’t offer a chocolate cake option, but I managed with vanilla lol. She definitely has gained new regulars in our family! My husband got a boozy cake, and I had gotten a cannoli cake. Highly recommend both!”

“I have eaten their food for years! Always a worthy stop. The best Tomato Pie.”

“We tried some absolutely delicious Pad Thai and Sweet & Sour Chicken and were surprisingly satisfied with the taste and quality. Definitely try the savory Thai Iced Tea!”

“Everything we got was delicious and the prices are amazing!”

“Best place for an ice cream”

“Great little breakfast joint right down off the arterial. Super friendly, and definitely a local favorite. Sit at the counter and talk to Joe while he cooks and you won’t be disappointed. The servings size is great, the bacon is crispy, the home fries are real and the coffee is hot. I’ll be going back!”

“My mom, my sister, my brother, his wife and daughter and my wife and I were looking for a good place for dinner last night and I suggested Gerber's. The last time that my wife and I had been there was pre-pandemic, so it had been awhile. We had a great dinner and incredible service from Joe. Mark, the owner, was gracious and welcoming and his food was excellent. It was a relaxing evening spent in this quaint, local landmark. Great atmosphere and excellent beer selection. We'll be back. Thanks Mark. You continue to do a wonderful job!”

“Ordered a dozen pasteles and they where delicious definitely would recommend.”

“We went for a Valentine’s dinner the night after Valentine’s Day. It was great. We got the 5 course Valentine Menu. It was phenomenal. I ordered the strip steak- cooked perfectly. My husband ordered the chicken saltimbocca- fantastic. The whole meal was enjoyable and great service.”

“The pizza here is delicious and the customer service is amazing. Thank you for making my son’s day. Will definitely come back again.”

“Great locals place! Lots of draft beers, as well as cans & bottles. Inventive sandwiches & food, with an absolutely awesome roast beef sandwich! Best part of it all, the owner & staff are knowledgeable & friendly! Looking forward to coming back again…”

“I ordered lamb fahsa, a hearty lamb stew, and it was delicious, deeply flavorful but not spicy. The young man running the restaurant was delightful. We will definitely be back.”

“Excellent, excellent excellent delicious food and wonderful employees who are very, very kind!!! Would Highly recommend will be back”

“Friendly staff and awesome food. Luv this place.”

“Bearded bar tender was awesome, especially since he’s a local! Great atmosphere! Nice Conversation on the area, Got local input on the way Utica has been changing over the decades!”

“This local gem is some of best how Jamaican food I’ve had. The staff is super generous, friendly, and even gave one of our friends some food when he didn’t have no money for some. Would recommend the Jamaican jerk chicken”

“An enjoyable and convenient place to lunch while visiting the Munson Museum in Utica, NY. The food and service are excellent. However, there is considerable museum construction going on adjacent to the outdoor dining area, so for the time being (summer of 2024) it's better to eat inside.”

“Amazing food! Very friendly! Highly recommend!”

“Great quick food And Chris was kind and helpful in choosing a perfect beer for me, and a cider for the dear wife. I took a liter to go and can't wait to stop by again the next time we are in the area. Top notch spot with Harvest Host parking for your rigs big and small. Highly anticipated.”

“Great people, great food!”

“Food is excellent service is great only thing I don't like not much to choose for drinks”

“Went in for a quick bite asked for anice fresh chicken empanada. The man at the counter said no problem and then threw two in the oven for me and i was on my way in a couple minutes. Great place!”

“Just so good!!! #supportlocal”

“I met my girlfriend here!”

“I got the best pizza! My neighbor got gluten free, extra cheese garlic and she said it was the best! My mom and I got dairy free cheese and it was the best! The kids said that it was the best also! Our favorite pizza place!”

“The best bagels ever, so glad they moved to their new location! They are perfection!!!”

“What happened to this restaurant? It was our favorite for years, but we have been treated rudely by the same waitress repeatedly. We feel it is not an option to go back because we are sick of the disrespect.”

“Hidden gem! Delicious food & great service. Choices are endless, they work around your eating restrictions that you may have and provide you with suggestions. Owner is friendly and wants you to feel welcome which is very appreciating. Will be back and recommend it to everyone!”

“Classy Cakes baked my granddaughter"s graduation cake, The cake was delicious and beautifully decorated. This is a Classy baker!!”

“Great pizza but wish their hours were earlier than 4:00. Often times I order somewhere else because I just want to get home especially on a Friday night.”

“I could not beleave my eye to find all the great stuff this store has got at all time in one spot and the work 100% grand A. In my Box”

“Amazing, simple delicious coffee!!”

“My kids & I were there for lunch today. The food was great.”

“Chance is a great guy! Trying to make a go of it! The food is excellent! Portions are good! The brisket, cornbread & salt potatoes were enough! Will definitely go back!!”

“I ordered lamb fahsa, a hearty lamb stew, and it was delicious, deeply flavorful but not spicy. The young man running the restaurant was delightful. We will definitely be back.”

“Excellent sandwiches and other menu selections. Great atmosphere to meet up with friends. Cons: Food technicians are wearing disposable gloves but fail to change them between customers. Also they are touching their faces, noses one was sniffling like she had a bad cold but blamed it on allergies. And they are not wearing masks while talking not only to customers which is normal but with each other and in this day of RSV FLU SEASON more care needs to be taken when prepping food.”

“Asked if I'd recommend. Well... I didn't want to hit no because maybe it was just an off day with the chef. Everybody has one. Husband enjoyed his Chicken Parmesan, Utica Greens were good (1st time eating them). My Chicken Salvatore was dry and hard. Not enough sauce to even try to soften it up to make the dish enjoyable. Way overcooked. I guess the green beans and mashed potatoes were good. Might go back to see if it was just a fluke. Might not.. who knows.”

“A great place to grab a bite. I recommend the sports bar portion of the restaurant. Always have good service over there and never a complaint about the food. They even made my steak just the way I like it. Highly recommend.”

“Good wing’s definitely worth the price! ❤️❤️❤️”

“I had the Figgy single meat. It was delicious. Lots of customers were getting the Chopped Cheese.”

“I got the best pizza! My neighbor got gluten free, extra cheese garlic and she said it was the best! My mom and I got dairy free cheese and it was the best! The kids said that it was the best also! Our favorite pizza place!”

“Excellent Excellent Excellent! Prices, quality, service, atmosphere A++ i will be finding another show at the Stanley to attend just to come back and eat again. Our server Alison, fantastic!”

“My kids & I were there for lunch today. The food was great.”

“The pizza, fries, and garlic bread were all delicious. The staff was very friendly and the overall feel was very comfortable with everyone in a good mood. On top of all that the prices were good as you get alot of food for your money, I'll have leftovers for a while. Thanks again!”

“We love Nostros! Always a good vibe, consistently good food, fun music ,great staff. Reason for 4 stars instead of 5...their wine pour needs to improve. 4 oz for 17 bucks in Utica..no This is not NYC. All their pours are poor..😏 atleast go 5 oz or lower your single glass price a tad. Cocktails delish.”

“Food was good for me. Service was slow but waitresses were doing a good job keeping everyone informed and plenty to drink. Atmosphere is good just like others just seemed a little more low key than most.

Parking: Parking close is decent. It's shared with other stores thus parking is everywhere. There is enough parking for 2 or 3 CDL truck and trailers also”

“Had a nice meal with my daughter today. Our server, Jason R was fantastic. Start to finish went above and beyond for us. The food was very good as well. Thank you!”

“Ahmed who works there is an amazing human being . He makes everything fresh and everything was delicious. I work night shifts so it is hard to get some good food at night, so I will be visiting this place more often now.”

“I ordered lamb fahsa, a hearty lamb stew, and it was delicious, deeply flavorful but not spicy. The young man running the restaurant was delightful. We will definitely be back.”

“My 2 teenagers and myself went for a delicious breakfast. Food was fantastic, everyone was so friendly and so clean!”

“My boyfriend and I order from slice almost every time my 3 nieces and nephew sleepover and their food is always exceptional. Unfortunately the last time we ordered, they messed up our order but we didn’t complain because all the kids still devoured it and we understand mistakes happen. But we did notify the workers and the owner reached out to us personally and said our next meal was on the house! This pizza place has the BEST pizza in town and everything sauce, and on top of that amazing service!!!”