It's a Utica Thing! Kitchen & Bar

Parking lot, 350 Leland Ave, Utica
(315) 738-8946

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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

Menu

Lunch Specials
1/2 Small Pizza and House Salad
Soup and House Salad

Apps
Utica Greens
Escarole, prosciutto, salami, cherry peppers, Pecorino Romano, Oreganato
Calamari
Light and crispy calamari, Spicy Aioli
Parmesan Garlic Bread
Housemade, with a Garlic Herb Butter
Everything Wings
Simply everything, 10 per order
Mama D's Fried Homemade Meatballs
Sauteed garlic and roasted peppers
Bruschetta
Fresh Mozzarella, roasted garlic, blistered cherry tomatoes, olive oil and basil
Fried Meza Lunas
Fried and served with Ma-Da-Nad
Utica Tomato Pie

Sandwiches
IAUT Burger
Double Smashed, Caramelized Onions, Sharp Cheddar, Sliced Pickles, Beef Steak Tomato, Bib Lettuce, Roasted Garlic Aioli
Breaded Chicken Cutlet
Fresh mozzarella, fried sweet or hot peppers, arugula, balsamic reduction, basil pesto spread on fresh toasted garlic bread
Filet Steak Sandwich
Provolone, with the option to add peppers, onions, and mushrooms, and greens
The Utica Sunday Sandwich
Prosciutto, Hot and Sweet Sopressata, Spiced Salami, Roasted Peppers, Fresh Mozzarella, Herb Ricotta Spread, House Toasted Bread
Portobello Sandwich
Sauteed portobello, red roasted peppers, arugula, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, pesto, balsamic reduction
Mama D's Meatball Sandwich
Meatballs, whipped basil ricotta

Salads and Soups
Soup of the Day
Escarole, Mini Meatballs, Vegetables, Pastina
Side Caesar Salad
Caesar Salad
Romaine, croutons, shaved pecorino romano, house made caesar dressing
Wedge
Iceberg, cherry tomato, red onion, crispy bacon, cream/crumbled blue cheese, balsamic drizzle
Utica Antipasto
Iceberg, Italian meats, imported cheese, tomatoes, mixed olives, tuna, roasted peppers, red onion, pepperoncini, balsamic dressing
Side House Salad
House Salad
Iceberg Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions, Olives
Chicken Pastina Soup

Specialty Pizzas
Small Margarita Pizza
Marinara, fresh mozzarella, basil
Small Specialty Sausage Pizza
Sausage, longhots, marinara, mozzarella, herb ricotta
Small Buffalo Pizza
Everything sauce, chicken, mozzarella
Small Funghi Pizza
Mushroom cream sauce, mushrooms, mozzarella
Small Prosciutto Pizza
Tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto, arugula, balsamic reduction
Large Margarita Pizza
Wet Mozz, Marinara, Pecorino Romano Cheese, and finished with fresh basil
Large Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Everything Sauce, Chicken, Mozzarella Cheese
Small Chicken Bacon Ranch
Large Chicken Bacon Ranch
Small Upside Down Pizza
Includes Sauce and Cheese
Small Roasted Eggplant Spinach Pizza
Maa-da-nad, Mozzarella, Olive Oil

Build Your Own Pizza
Large Build Your Own Pizza
Small Build Your Own Pizza

Homemade Calzone
Calzone

Pastas
Chicken Riggies
Chicken, hot and sweet peppers, pecorino romano, sherry marinara sauce
Bolognese
Pappardelle, Ragu Bolognese, Pecorino Romano, Herb Ricotta
Gluten Free Pasta
Gluten Free Pasta with Ma Da Nad sauce.
Cacio E Pepe
Bucatini, ground black pepper, olive oil, pecorino romano
Seafood Fra Diavolo
Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, Spicy Tomato Sherry Wine Sauce, Bucatini
Orecchiette
Sausage, broccoli rabe, olive oil, garlic, parmesan reggiano, Utica ground red pepper
Spaghetti and Meatball
Spaghetti, mama D's meatballs, pecorino Romano, marinara, basil, fresh mozzarella cheese
Vodka Riggies
Prosciutto & Onions sauteed in a Pink Vodka Sauce

Entrees
Chicken Parm
Pan fried, basil ricotta, bucatini
Salmon
Roasted Herb Butter Sauce, Asparagus, Parmesan Risotto
Haddock Oreganato
Fresh Haddock, white wine, butter, lemon, bucatini
Filet
Pan sauteed, demi glaze reduction, wild mushroom risotto
Baked Eggplant Parmigiana
Pork Chop Milanese
French Cut Pan Fried, Arugula, Lemon Vinagrette, Grape Tomato
Chicken Francaise
Egg Battered, Sauteed in a Lemon Butter White Wine Sauce, served with Bucatini

Kids Menu
Cheeseburger with Fries
Boneless Chicken Bites with Fries
Mezza Luna With Fries

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Recent Reviews

Shared a fantastic bday experience with a variety of great food including fish, pasta, riggies, and greens. Don't let the strip mall area and parking fool you as the inside atmosphere is a cool vibe. Great staff that even sang HB over a candle lit Canoli! Highly recommend
October 2025
This was our first visit. Our waitress was extremely enthusiastic, very pleasant, made recommendations on request, and checked on us often. The other waitstaff and bar staff seemed professional and competent, too. I watched a bar person shaking a drink together and decided John Taffer need NOT stop by. Our food was delicious and we could tell it was made from scratch, as advertised. Rich flavors in the sauces and fillings, great texture to the pasta, warm bread to nosh on before...
September 2025
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.
August 2025

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It's a Utica Thing! Kitchen & Bar

Parking lot, 350 Leland Ave, Utica, NY 13502
(315) 738-8946