It's a Utica Thing! Kitchen & Bar
$$ • Italian Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout It's a Utica Thing! Kitchen & Bar
Customers' Favorites
Large Build Your Own Pizza
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Portobello Sandwich
Seafood Fra Diavolo
Side Caesar Salad
Chicken Riggies
Fried Meza Lunas
Clams Vincenzo
Chicken Parm
Utica Greens
Recent Reviews
220 ratings
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Good food, waitress a little stressed out
I’ve been to Italy and this place comes pretty darn close to it. The food the service the presentation everything was phenomenal.
Stopped in here after the Boilermaker expo. We were very happy with the food and service. The Philly was really great and so was the pizza. We will definitely be back next year. Highly recommend a stop here if you’re in the area.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12 - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 12 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 12 - 9PM |
| Friday | 12 - 10PM |
| Saturday | 12 - 10PM |
| Sunday | 1 - 7PM |
It's a Utica Thing! Kitchen & Bar offers a unique dining experience with tasteful decorations, a beautiful bar, and a well-managed kitchen visible from the seating area. Despite its unassuming exterior in a strip mall, the inside is very nice and creates a pleasant atmosphere. Live music and a DJ playing love songs add to the lively vibe. The menu features a variety of dishes, including the popular brisket arancini, Utica greens, and the highly praised chicken riggies. Freshly baked bread and herbed butter enhance the meal. The food is consistently good, and the service is exceptional, with personal and attentive staff. Recently, the restaurant has received positive feedback about its gluten-free options and the knowledge of the staff regarding food allergies. The restaurant is a great choice for special occasions like Mother's Day or Valentine's Day, offering delicious options like chicken parm and a five-course special that guests find delicious. The owner and co-owner, Chef Charlie, often engage with guests, adding a personal touch to the experience. Customers praise the enthusiastic and pleasant waitstaff, who make recommendations and check on guests often. The food is described as delicious, with rich flavors and great texture, made from scratch as advertised.