Outstanding!
Service, cocktail selection, menu, decor !
Our dishes were absolutely incredible- I had the best salad appetizer - was so fresh and the flavors of the beets with the goat cheese and lemon vinegar greens were so delicious.
My entree was the scallops with the house made pasta ....perfection.
And for dessert - a grilled watermelon on a buttermilk pana cotta - I could eat this every day of my life.
The wine selection is one of the best in the city.
Will be back again and again.
I read an article not long ago that proclaimed Utica as being top notch for Upstate fine dining. I figured I'd give another one of these joints a try tonight. Motus definitely didn't disappoint! Our server Brent was among the best I've had anywhere - including swanky NYC places. He was on top of his game and ensured we had a fantastic experience.
We both went with the Prix Fixe menu and couldn't have been happier. The Jagerschniztel was on par with top end Bavarian restaurants in places like Cincinnati's mainstrasse village. Awesome experience all around!
Went for dinner tonight and had the eggplant dish... out of this world! Every detail of this restaurant was so impressive, from the menu, to the window to view the chefs cooking, and then the sliced garlic on top of my dish (amazing)! Can't wait to come back!
Had the best dining experience. It was my third time dining at motus. This time we started with the Beer Hall Board. Housemade kielbasa, pork belly, cauliflower, romanesco and greens. So many different and interesting flavors. Housemade bread and butter (delicious)! The salad is a combination of the freshest bitter and sweet greens complimented by pear and fresh turnips with house vinaigrette. I had the Lobster and Shrimp Cannelloni. Lobster, shrimp, housemade pasta, ricotta and lobster mornay sauce. Amazing. My friend had the chicken. Moist and delicious. For dessert, I had the Salted Pot de Creme. Best dessert ever! Caramel custard topped with chilled chocolate ganache and a peanut butter pistachio cookie. Housemade as are all of their desserts. Imagine the prep work that goes into these creative dishes! I love the ambiance of the place. Very New Yorkish. The service was excellent. Ryan was very dedicated to learning the complexities of the menu. He did a fine job. Kudos everyone!
Lori Colasanti Frieden
+5
Incredible. Mōtus has quickly become my favorite restaurant in the Mohawk Valley. Locally sourced ingredients, exquisitely prepared dishes and the most beautiful presentation. The menu is exciting & the atmosphere sophisticated without being the least bit pretentious. I cannot say enough about this place. You are nailing it... keep up the great work!
modern, spacious atmosphere and welcoming staff. The food is all unique and accompanied by the farm where the ingredients were procured.
Dinner for two at Mōtus Utica last night. Simply amazing! We enjoyed the special prix fixe menu. $62 each and we had two cocktails a piece. The service was top notch, we were able to enjoy each course without being rushed, and as the meal progressed, each bite seemed to get better than the last. I highly recommend this gem in downtown Utica. We are blessed to have such an amazing culinary experience available locally!
My partner and I had the pleasure of dining here on several occasions and it has been nothing short of amazing each time.
The locally-sourced ingredients combined with the chef’s flare impresses us every time. A great selection of wine and cocktails too!
Lisa Steele l Fresh Eggs Daily
+5
Wow! White linen 5-star dining in the middle of downtown Utica. So delicious and upscale with professional service. Lovely decor. A perfect meal.
Fantastic food. Fantastic service. Beautiful atmosphere. One of the best fine dining experiences upstate.
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