Restaurants in Utica

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

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

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The best burgers in town! Javon and the Team give great service.”

“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!”

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

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

“Amazing, simple delicious coffee!!”

“Tech house, open format, EDM, house, great cocktails, delicious small plates and an effortlessly lovely staff.”

“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 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”

“Food is amazing! Nice place to sit & eat as well.”

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

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

“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.”

“Joey’s catered my sisters wedding last night and it was incredible. they took all the stress off our plates and put great food on them. it was outside and they brought everything they needed to set up in their own space. they had the food going for a little while before we all ate and it was still so. good. every single thing we had was incredible and if i wasn’t in a maid of honor dress i would’ve eaten a whole tray of that eggplant parmesan haha. i highly recommend them for any catering you need, and if you stop in to eat make sure to get the italian nachos, they’re to die for!”

“The best there is, simply.”

“prova i cannoli ✝️👸🏿 -Nonny”

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

“Very high quality Spanish foods. High quality, vass amounts, and very good flavor. Very comfortable and super clean atmosphere, with cherry oak wooden tables, clean and well organized seating, tasty and delicious meals with a Dominican flavor. 5 star”

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

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

“There were three tables of adults And one table of at least 15 children under 14 Who were loud , yelling, rough housing and making it difficult to even carry on a conversation, this is a special dinner that we had planned. We asked the waitress and the bartender who both went over twice to tell them to calm down, but I will tell you if this is what goes on at that restaurant I will not be back,”

“We had Mia as a server and she was the best server i’ve ever had, very attentive and friendly. food was delicious and portions were perfect, will be returning!”

“The service was superb. The owner was super accommodating to my wife who has stomach issues. His service went far and above any service we have received in the city of Utica and the surrounding area.”

“We loved everything we got! They even gave us complimentary champagne because we were celebrating our anniversary. Some people complained in other reviews about the music volume but we enjoyed the music they were playing.”

“The portions are big! The filet mignon was cooked well and still tender. The creamed corn, although the menu stated it had jalapeños, was not very spicy, which is good for someone that doesn't eat that way. Their seasonal buttery cake with ice cream, apples, and caramel drizzle was a sweet and salty deliciousness! A mocktail mojito was crisp and refreshing. On a Monday evening, it was perfectly quiet.”

“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.”

“Fantastic food, great service, and Sal and Melissa are spectacular hosts. Utica is renowned for its food. Chesterfield's Tavolo is at the top of the list! Always a wonderful dining experience!”

“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.”

“Always friendly and good service thus far! I forgot my credit card and they still placed the order for me to pick up when I returned.
Note: not the best accommodations for eating in.

Parking: You can park on Auburn Ave next to the building.”

“Authentic Bosnian. The pastries are absolutely Yummilicious!! The fried bread is crispy and flavorful. I always swap it in, if it is not part of what I order. My favorite is the Mesa Platter, but it is really for two people. There are similar options for one person. The service is top notch, always good for a recommendation. The atmosphere is delightful - pink theme, quirky.”

“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.”

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

“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!”

“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!”

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

“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”

“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!”

“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!”

“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…”

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

“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.”

“Food tastes great but the place is filthy and it's a scary scene. Not for everyone. I might of got sick here once so I stopped coming, I forget. I think it could of been because I came early I think I was the first breakfast cooked so whatever got on the grill the night before could of did it to me. They definitely need to do deep cleaning once a week at least. I mean deep down in the cracks of the floor and everywhere. I noticed stuff like this pretty well because I'm very observant. I love the Italian theme and all, it's sad this place isn't cleaner. I would come all the time. They could make the place bigger too.”

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

“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!”

“First time at this wonderful restaurant. The dinners were well prepared . I would highly recommend. We’ll be back👍👍👍”

“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!”

“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!”

“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 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!”

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

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

“Their Chicken Gyros and rice are delicious!”

“Can you believe the size of this lamb gyro?? 🥙 🤣🤤 It's absolutely delicious and quite a generous size! The gentleman that took my order even offered a Free try of Mango lassi....my first and my new love! Delicious! You have to try!”

“I met my girlfriend here!”

“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.”

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

“Perfect evening. Friendly staff.”

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

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

“Love This Bar !!!!”

“Great people, great food!”

“On our first visit, we came away with bulk, grated cheese and a large pepperoni stick. Delicious and reasonably priced. We were visiting family in the area and we will expect a cart full of goods from this place when they visit us.”

“The food is amazing friendly staff and did I say the food is fresh and sooo good”

“Every time I visit my home town, I go to TOP of the Morning! This diner style, small Cafe in North Utica, has the most delicious home style breakfast you will ever taste. People like waffle house, but me? the food is every time I go to have breakfast. Where can you get that fantastic hot big breakfast? that's under 10 bucks! Guaranteed! Right off the thruway! I just wish there coffee was stronger ☕️”

“My first time going to this place! Loved the atmosphere, it was 10:30am and there was already a crowd! They had the Royal Ascot playing on several televisions. The people and owner were awesome and very friendly! Can't wait to go back.”

“The band was very good and entertaining!”

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

“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.”

“The collard greens ... chef's kiss!”

“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.”

“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.”

“The portions are big! The filet mignon was cooked well and still tender. The creamed corn, although the menu stated it had jalapeños, was not very spicy, which is good for someone that doesn't eat that way. Their seasonal buttery cake with ice cream, apples, and caramel drizzle was a sweet and salty deliciousness! A mocktail mojito was crisp and refreshing. On a Monday evening, it was perfectly quiet.”

“Fantastic food, great service, and Sal and Melissa are spectacular hosts. Utica is renowned for its food. Chesterfield's Tavolo is at the top of the list! Always a wonderful dining experience!”

“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.”

“My mother has been talking about the tomato pie from O’Scugnizzo’s for at least the last 30 years. My grandfather owned a children’s shoe shop and lived in new Hartford. This was one of the very few highlights in her early culinary experiences.
And it delivered. Super nice people behind the counter as well. It’s just off the Thruway. Easy to get to plenty of parking do yourself a favor and skip the awful throughway food.”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The best burgers in town! Javon and the Team give great service.”

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

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

“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!”

“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”

“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!”

“The best there is, simply.”

“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.”

“Definitely impressed. I got the banana foster pancakes , sooo good ! The whole place is very clean and the staff were welcoming and helpful.”

“While in town from Michigan, my husband & I came into slice to try one of the famous reviewed pizzas. We eneded up getting a large cheese pizza & a wing combo. Both items were spot on. Im not talking just good, im talking AMAZING. We dont have anything like this where we live. The sauce was light in color & SO FRESH. The crust was golden & bubbly with absolutely no flop, and the cheese was fresh & so dang good. We had some minor issues with the combo pricing, but Joe fixed everything & made it right. He is an up front owner who takes pride in his menu & customer support. It really won us over. Not only is the pizza cooked to perfection, but the foundation of his business is built on something wonderful. Our daughter is currently a National championship college soccer player, and we are SO looking forward to hopefully coming back next year. Slice will be our first stop. Thanks again, Joe & family!!!”