TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Utica - Updated June 2024

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O'scugnizzo North Utica

"Good food, reasonable prices, great staff! I travel for work and this is one of the most personable and pleasent experiences I've had at a small town..."

Aaron Patrick

"All the food I've had has been top notch! Especially chicken and greens sandwich is so delicious and the chicken riggies are delicious and you get a..."

Bill Briggs

"The pizza and antipasto were both excellent. Same people - new menu and new look. Good..."

Anthony Zumpano

"Nice and cool in here, and the pizza is beyond delicious, not like any pizza around..."

Dielle Whiteley

"My favorite pizza place! Best pizza in town awesome..."

Roman Dybacz

"Great food, cold beer, awesome..."

Andrew Buckley

"Pizza is great. And love haven a friendly bar in North..."

Tami L Rolchigo

"The 711 panini..."

Bri Fitzgerald

"Service is impeccable and the food is..."

Alexandra Elizabeth

"Cold Brew + Hot Slice = Something Very Nice..."

Diana Giana

"Food and service were great!!! Beautiful..."

Samantha Lynn Ionta

"Fast and friendly service. Stopped in on a busy Friday and received a warm welcome from all 3 employees working the front of the pizzeria. Food was..."

Hoffman Dennis

"Another Utica favorite! Amazing pizza! Divine! A must if traveling through! All kinds of food options. Lunches & dinners & quick bites! You've got to..."

Mary Vivenzo

"Love this place! My supervisor always stops here when we are traveling through Utica and this time I tried the Chicken Riggies. I wasn't..."

Gina Shoen

Daniele

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

Delmonico's Italian Steakhouse

86/100 (1995 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Stopped here on a long road trip. The food was superb as well as the service. Cant go wrong with fine Italian dining. My mouth is watering just..."

Vanessa Hutton

"Great atmosphere. Also our first time here. Great customer service very friendly and professional . Jack was our waiter he was very attentive and..."

Memo Munoz

"Food was fabulous - as always. Dining room was not overly crowded so social distancing with others was observed. Waitress (Emily) was very good and..."

Donna J Gottuso

"The atmosphere is very inviting. The service is top notch. Which is simply the perfect setting for great food and Delmonico's hits it out of the..."

Jason Collard

"Even before leaving the city, I had my heart set on coming to Delmonico’s. Let me just say it exceeded my expectations. This place seems to be..."

Dee Dee

"Great food great service people are very helpful service was great i felt very comfortable and everyone was very professional. The food was excellent..."

Aaron Dewey

"We came to Delmonico's Italian Steakhouse to celebrate our daughter's 16th birthday in December. The restaurant was beautifully decorated for the..."

carmen lorenzo

Napoli's Italian Bakery And Deli

Wheelchair Accessible

"great customer service and tomato..."

J

"best tomato pie. sausage rolls, hot sandwiches, bread - everything I've eaten there has been excellent. they have frozen marinara sauce, mushroom..."

Doug Trialit

"Great food great..."

Ka Hui

"HAS the best TOMATO PIE AND BREAD IN THE..."

JoAnn Arcuri

"Fast friendly service great food and..."

Michael Galluzzo

"Love their tomato..."

Rachel O.

"Tomato pie is good calzones are out of this world lots of Italian..."

Tim Jaynes

"Helpful staff and delicious tomato..."

Brian Barnatones

Dominique's Chesterfield Restaurant

"I ordered the two Utica dishes to try before you die: Chicken Riggies and Greens. I loved both, and would order them again. They had a low spicy..."

Debbie Merrell-Lee

"The server, Amber, did and EXCELLENT job making us feel at home. The Greens Morelle were to die for, our first Utica Greens and we got them from the..."

Gary Ketchum

"Absolutely love this place. The best place to eat, always amazing. The staff there are always amazing as..."

Nate Staring

"We were so pleased that we stopped here for a late lunch, even though it was off the beaten path. We had the traditional Utica Greens, a pasta dish..."

Gina Arsenault Mintzer

"Was absolutely amazing. From the waiter to the food it was a hands down great..."

Rich Noti Jr.

"My husband and I had a wonderful meal there; Matt was an attentive server, the atmosphere and decor very nice. I want to go back to have the haddock..."

Terry Marshall

"The best Italian food in the Utica area. Great atmosphere and great..."

Meredith Paige

"Excellent! Will definitely recommend this restaurant to my..."

Katie Yorks

"Always a great place for a nice night out. Good atmosphere. Food is delicious and it feels like home around the..."

Courtney Spatto

"Our meal was outstanding and our waitress was just as..."

Dawn Marie

"the hats and broccoli rabe I ordered last night might just be one of the best meals I ever had! sooo..."

Andria Simpson

"My wife and I met a friend for lunch, and we will certainly return. Excellent food and service, surprisingly reasonable prices for the lunch menu. ..."

Greg Clark

Marr-logg Restaurant

"As always such a warm welcoming from great servers when you walk in. They make your welcome comfortable. They have shields dividers for every both so..."

kyky Rondon

"Quick for lunch... Good..."

john wosnjuk

"Uticas finest secret! Spotlessly clean , experienced waitresses and fabulous food at decent prices. Cant wait to go..."

Marjie Case

"Great food, service and..."

Chris DeCarolis

"Hometown feeling! The owner and staff are wonderful. Quick service, no matter the amount of people at the table. Always a great..."

Lisa Filletti

"Never a bad meal it's a go to for..."

TheRalph1966

"Very good and..."

Matt D

"My favorite place for breakfast if i could i would eat here everyday absolutely love it service is amazing can not ask for a better..."

Stacey Stockton

Milano Restaurant

84/100 (60 ratings)

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Pellettieri Joe's

"Saturday's tripe or Tuesday's braciole? Just need to know what's available on what days. Fantastic old school sauce! Mushroom stew with no mushrooms..."

LocalFoodie

"Excellent food. Cheap prices. Huge portions! Old school Utica Italian food. Awesome staff. Patrons all seem to know each other. Making this my every..."

Catherine Cushman

"Really great, local, old fashioned Italian restaurant. Atmosphere is..."

Thomas J. Armitage

"Great italian restaurant. Cheap, all home cooking, delicious. Two orders of lasagna, an order of roasted peppers, a mixed drink, and a beer. Less..."

Keith Leonard

"An..."

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"Awesome Italian food...I highly recommend..."

Brenda Citriniti

"Ate there when I was a kid, ,50 yrs ago, now live in Cicero N.Y, Drive there once a month, best Italian food ever, Thank you,..."

Roger Reynolds

"Great food and service! Very low..."

Michael Crigger

"Amazing food and an amazing staff! My favorite place in utica! A neighborhood place that takes care of their..."

Anthony Grigas

Parkway Pizza

"Excellent homegrown Italian pizza. Reminds me of Bolognese pizza. But most importantly, REASONABLE prices and their wings are just as good as the..."

Jon Fredric West D.M.A.

"Old school pizzeria with pretty big slices. Reasonably priced. Good..."

J

"Food was good... Staff could've been more friendly but I still give it an 9 out of..."

Don D

"My son and I went there today as he had gone there every Friday when he was working in the area. The meal was excellent the portions were fantastic...."

Jean Marshall

"Stopped here yesterday for lunch, the rice balls were great and seem to be uncommon in most pizzerias in central NY so they were definitely a nice..."

Geoffrey Perkins

"Love this place it's sad to know they are closing , nice family and the food and service is always good..."

Keitha Bowman

O'scugnizzo Pizzeria

84/100 (1573 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Cheap Eats

"Read the reviews online, and the Internet really doesn’t lie. This pizzeria was FN amazing. We came to Utica for a concert and looked for a good..."

Tom Schwensfeir

"My friend and I were staying in Utica and the hotel we stayed at had a restaurant that was closed, so we ordered pizza from here and it was amazing...."

Michael Crowley

"First time there and I ordered a small sausage pizza and it was definitely in my top 5 pizza places. Will make it a point to stop there anytime I am..."

Darrell Ennis

"We just got our pizza ordered from Utica to Atlanta GA, omg it's like I'm home in Utica, it's expensive to order but well worth it. I'm in heaven so..."

Tabatha J Davis Jones

"The best pizza that I can find in the area and it's not close. They are unreal with service, with quality, and sheer authenticity. Come here once and..."

David Downing

"Even after gone 20 yrs- this pizza is BOMB!!!!!!!! Only thing I miss about NY - the pizza!! Well~ the people..."

Jim Robinson

"Passing through Utica and found this pizza place - Best Pizza ! Thank you - staff super friendly..."

Stacy Middleton Ewing

"Fantastic pizza, most stop in Utica, worth getting off the thruway for if passing..."

Mark Rizzolo

"This place and pizza never changes same great pizza decade after decade. I remember the place even before it moved to the current location in a..."

Michael LeClair

"The best pizza I have ever had. I won't buy from anyone..."

Pat Meyers

"The best sausage pizza we have ever had! Loved the crust and how they layer it. Got the rigatoni and antipasto to go We will be back. My..."

April Blasier Beckman

"Whats to say,been coming here..."

DonandDenise Johnson

"By far, my most favorite pizza in the Mohawk Valley, They've cornered the market on taste and being unique from other styles of pizza - that being..."

Jeannie Borgia-Wolcott

"Omg!!! Omg!!! My daughter and I stopped (at the recommendation of a friend) on our way to Rochester. Safe to say we will be working this into our..."

Greg Amorosi

"They always make the pie fresh! They give the best in all they..."

Pamela Flagler

"Classic staple in Utica, I've loved their pizza since I was a kid. Used to be you couldn't find a better or even comparable upside down pizza. But..."

Paige W

"O'Scugnizzo's has been a favorite of our family for decades. Stopped in to get bake-at-home pizzas for football Sunday. The chef cut our pizzas to..."

Shark Man

"It's a family favorite! Whenever we're back in town visiting we always have to get dinner at O'Scugnizzo. Their pizza is the best, and the staff is..."

Shannon McNamara

"Great pizza and great service! The pizza is unlike other pizzas you may have tried. Totally worth a..."

Ilyssa Roberts

"I use to live in Utica, and came to visit a family member. I live in Washington, DC — To this day, no better pizza spot. I’ve been to many: this..."

Irvin Bohac

"Always heard about it, never got a chance to get there until now. We had garlic pizza, wings and fries. All very good. Hey, these guys have been..."

Richard Carrier

Danieles At Valley View Country Club

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Mid-range

"Fantastic food! Amazing wait staff! We were here for a lunch gathering after a funeral yesterday and I think we may have exceeded the original count..."

Robin Bridson

"This place is awesome, from the top quality food to the awesome wait..."

Bernard J Morosco

"We went here yesterday for Easter Brunch and it was great! The food was fantastic, plenty of choices, all the trays were continually filled, the..."

Jon Blando

"Great Service Great Food Room with a view, stunning!! How about the Entertainment Oh Yes Live music is the best. You will find everything you need..."

Rosemary Caruso

"Had a wonderful dinner tonight.....Calamari was nice and tender and the Salt and Vinegar Potato Chip Battered Fish was absolutely delicious!..."

Deb Montero

"The staff all did a fabulous job on the wedding last night! Food and drinks were great! Always a memorable time at Valley View!..."

Maggie Aceto

"Went there for Easter Brunch today with family. The food was excellent and the service was great. Thank..."

Paul Conant

"Always great service and fantastic food. Very creative dishes. Great bread..."

Joette Swisher

"Another great place with delicious food, drink and..."

Marina Ventura Latella

"I love their food. You get so much & the price is right. I always bring home a doggie bag. ..."

Donna Fish

"None better, his food is nothing short of..."

Dennis Violante

"Beautiful and we'll keep. Challenging and..."

Victor Voss

"Food is out of this world onion soup is to die..."

Bonnie Ryan

"Great food, location and service..."

Kristina Convertino

"Good..."

lonnie kroll

"Food was..."

JFloydJr_315

"Nice..."

darryl barron

Scott Carman

Mitch Harrington

Passport Pizza

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Seating

Accepts Discover

Wheelchair Accessible

Venturas

Wheelchair Accessible

"We were a party of four last night for a friend's Birthday. I would also really like to do a review on the Utica Area Resturant Review page, but none..."

Stephanie Monescalchi

"The food was awesome. One of the very best. The waitress was great and service was..."

Gail Garabedian

"The food was wonderful! The owner even brought us a jar of marinara sauce to take with..."

Kathy Jenkins Wheeler

"There are not many true Italian restaurants Left like this one the staff is top notch and polite the owner has no problems opening the door for you..."

Ron Roberts

"The wait staff was extremely polite and attentive. The food was excellent. Best Italian food in the..."

Paul Kulesa

"WOW!!! Chef RJ and his staff have an amazing place. My older brother has been all over the country and the world; he said it was the best Italian..."

Terry Marshall

"The food and service was excellent! A group of friends went for a Birthday , everyone loved the food and desserts. A jewel on the Est..."

RoseAnn Marie Eanniello

"Best place around To have dinner it's bar none the best of the best..."

Maria Moriarty

"Perfection at its..."

Rob Bowers

"This restaurant is top shelf a little pricey but you get what you pay for the food was outrageously good and the service was right up there with the..."

George Tuccinardi

"My favorite restaurant since I was in high school.. A hidden gem in Utica!!..."

Karen Sears Randall

"We love Venturas, our favorite Italian Restaurant. Fabulous food & great people. We just there for our son Andrews..."

Nancy Inserra

"Bread was amazing...our twins ate 2 loaves within 20 minutes of sitting down! Service was fantastic and all the meals were great! Definitely try the..."

Sabrina Sargent

"The food was amazing and the staff was friendly and formal. We came around 4pm on a Tuesday and were the only ones here which made the setting more..."

Jon Cramer

"Ventura's is a very nice restaurant to go to relax but most of all to have wonderful delicious meal. So friendly we enjoy are time and meal..."

Marilyn Morris

"Food & Service was Extraordinary! Highly recommend Chicken Parm & The Greens are Out of this world!!!! We will be making another..."

Tubia's Photography

"Amazing Place, Amazing Food, Ty for letting us bring the..."

Frank Cotrupe

"Food is great. Awesome atmosphere. Clean family run restaurant. You can not get..."

William Williams

"Ordered food to go and it was there ready before the pickup time great..."

Eric Caras

"We love Ventura's food and service! It's a great family run business. The chicken parmesan and pasta were fantastic! The raspberry martinis were..."

Rena Scharf

Little Roma Pizza & Catering

"Such an amazing experience. We come from Florida every year for the holidays and look for amazing pizza places. I think we found one that will be..."

Anton K.

"The people here are super friendly. Its a very comfortable spot for a quick lunch or dinner. Love the garlic..."

Chris Tarbox

"Very good New York style pizza. Fresh ingredients no jared peppers at this place. You can tell the owners focus on detail the pizza is just ok but..."

Citizen Kane

"Little Roma Pizza & Catering has fantastic food and service. The owner herself came out to make sure we were satisfied. The food is like the food..."

Tara Brown

"Excellent customer service and the pizza is delicious! Rob helped me a few times and he goes above and beyond to make sure the customer is satisfied...."

S. Tannous

"I order from here all the time!!!! The food and the service is fantastic! They make you feel like family when you walk in the door! Such a great..."

Ruth Creo

Fabbio's At The Modernistic

Chesterfield's Tavolo

80/100 (1660 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great environment. Love..."

Theresa Marie Bolos

"This place is fantastic! Cleanest environment ever! Food is fantastic. Hard-working staff...absolute loved it. Could be casual or elegant. The..."

Christopher Connolly

"Sal and staff have an exceptional restaurant! The service is top notch, friendly,and professional. The greens and chicken Reggies are incredible!..."

Nick Kosta

"We were a table of four having dinner on Sunday. This restaurant is definitely big enough to have very spacious seating. The booths have plastic..."

Jess Jow

"Food with real quality ingredients. Looking forward to going back again. It has a great interior. Makes me feel like I in Nashville..."

A Mullins

"The food was fantastic! We ordered curbside pick up. Ordered a Salmon and a steak dinner. Highly recommend this restaurant! Best food on our..."

T S

"Everything was delicious! Sweet staff. Really nice decor and vibe. Felt very clean and well put together. Great..."

Kathleen Saville

"First time customers and we were extremely happy. Calamari was fantastic. My husband would typically order a burger but he decided on the pasta..."

Christine Marshall

Rosario's Pizzeria East Utica

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

"They never fail to please me. From the pizza and wings down to their fish fry, and let's not forget the treats its all very delicious. Yum yum. I..."

Ann Marie Zayas

"I order here almost daily for lunch , They deliver and the food is ALWAYS consistent and great! best wings and pasta fagoli in..."

Andria Simpson

"1st time trying it & it was amazing! Kids said it is now their fav & only pizza place they will ever..."

Hayfa Saleh

"Just stopped in and had some Pasta Fagioli. Homemade!!! It was recommended by the gentlemen behind the counter and their service was wonderful...."

Francesca Magro

"My family ordered 3 of the lasagna specials tonight for dinner, omg it was delicious!!!! Perfect for a Sunday..."

Meghan Brown

"Yum, since day 1! Moved away years ago but still my first stop when returning home to..."

Bill Brucker

"Best pizza restaurant in the town. Love it! Amazing service and amazing..."

John Zammiello

"The bonuses of shopping/eating local are never ending!! I was here for lunch and when I got back to my office, I discovered that I had left my purse..."

Maimun Khan

Buca Di Beppo Italian Restaurant

79/100 (2238 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"My boyfriend and I came here for an early dinner and Gordon was our server. He was awesome, very attentive and informative and a joy to have as a..."

Janey Lacanilao

"Love this place! We've been coming here for years. Denise has been our server since Day 1. We always leave feeling full and satisfied. Love the..."

Lori Nelson Lombardi

"Food , wine �, dessert were awesome. Our server Denise was AWESOME � along with Orlando. This is our 3rd time here & has been outstanding every..."

Susan Ritter Rochefort

"I would recommend our awesome waitress Terra like the Tiramisu. So personable and we had a fun time always enjoy our time..."

Dennis Bojo

"I’ve never been to a restaurant where the manager was so involved in our experience. I really appreciated all of the concern for my boyfriend and..."

Ruby Reyes

"Had one of the best italian meals ever. Jordan and Travis did an extraordinarily great job. Will most definitely come back because of her..."

Donovan Niemiec

"I came over the weekend with my family for dinner and had a great time. Our server Luc was very kind and offered excellent service all evening. I'll..."

Michael Dedvukaj

"Great Service, Great food!! Love this place. Our waitress, Terra, was amazing!!..."

Amy Bosco Bojo

"Great service! Emily was our waitress and very attentive. The food took awhile, but she kept us updated constantly. Food was delicious (they're..."

Jamie Sizemore

"September 2021 - family style dinner. My 6yr old daughter wanted to eat here for her birthday. She loves the spaghetti and Meatballs. The thin pizza..."

Brian D

"SO MUCH FOOD!!! 😋👌🏾 Family Style is an understatement 😂. Very friendly staff. The ambiance is amazing. You will want to walk around the..."

Leo Swilling

"Our group came and had a great experience! Our server Denise was awesome and the food amazing!! Family style. They severed our group of 30 with a..."

Samantha Corrion

"We booked a family dinner for 40 guests 2 days before our meeting date. With the assistance of very friendly staff a preset menu was created to..."

Suzanne Ujj

"This was our first time dining at Buca di Beppo. Great experience. We had Denise as our server. She was so sweet and helpful. She kept checking..."

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