TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Utica - Updated June 2024

"Outstanding! Service, cocktail selection, menu, decor ! Our dishes were absolutely incredible- I had the best salad appetizer - was so fresh and the..."

Rory O'Connell

Shannon Maley Gilfilian

"We had a great time our server Trevor was excellent how he explained the menu exactly what we got . The bar tenders are great while we are waiting..."

Gene Rose Henry

"My first visit tonight with my fiancé. Superb service, delicious food, friendly staff, outstanding service. I met the owner. The wait was worth it..."

Michele Connolly

"Stopped in here while on Utica for work. Great food and an incredible local wine list! I highly recommend..."

Jacqueline Kim

"My impression of The Tailor and the Cook is as follows: The ambience is warm and inviting- you are met by friendly professional and knowledgable..."

Christopher Lee Freeman

"My partner and I tried The Tailor and The Cook for the first time, and we were blown away by our experience. The restaurant is fairly small to begin..."

Gloria Singleton

"The Tailor & the Cook is an excellent restraunt, fine dining with innovation. For the time being you can also take advantage of the social distancing..."

Mary Dailey

"The atmosphere was great. They've done a great job spacing out the tables. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Most importantly, the food was..."

Frath Brightwood

"Every detail was a delicious and amazing culinary experience. The staff and chefs are passionate about fine dining starting with locally sourced..."

Armando O Sagcal

"Wonderful place to go for dinner. Comfy and quiet. Great food and service. I suggest the cheese..."

Christina VanDusen

"I was very impressed with the attention friendliness of the staff. Food selections were varied and many selections for food sensitive dining. Small..."

Imelda Mcallister

"My adult son and I had an amazing dinning experience tonight at The Tailor and Cook. Our waite staff was knowledgeable and professional. The hot ..."

Michelle Marsh

"Amazing restaurant with all locally sourced ingredients. The scallops, Thai fried chicken, beet risotto, and venison were all fantastic. For dessert..."

Nina Magliocca

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

The Willows

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Loved the atmosphere. Everyone was so friendly from bartender to waitress. I had the chicken francise delicious. Best salad i ever tasted also. Can't..."

Angela Laforge

"Delicious meal..excellent wait staff. Beautiful decor..wonderful experience..5..."

Barbara Schrader Lawton

"The service was fantastic. The meal was phenomenal. I wish I had saved room for dessert. Tonight was my first visit and definitely not my..."

Rick Adams

"The food was outstanding! I have been there three times, and never had a bad meal. Can't wait to go..."

Dawn Marie

"Our first time there and it was a great experience the food is definitely 5 star, love the ambience our waitress was very nice. We loved it so much..."

Denise Conte Gymburch

"They arranged for a table even though they were busy, the food was delish, and the wait staff was pretty good, although we did have to ask for grated..."

Bonnie Jones Cobb

"The food was amazing as always and the service that we received was..."

Christina Kelley

"I've yet to eat at another restaurant where the waitstaff is as attentive and enthusiastic and the food is as consistently amazing! *Love* the..."

Chris Bullis

"Wow! The food, the drinks, the ambiance...5 stars to you The..."

Beth Vacca Luvera

"Had dinner there last night with two friends. Appetizers, salads and dinners were delicious. Service was great; bartender and waitress were..."

Dee Santiago Pelli

"My sisters spoiled me tonight for my birthday. Katie was our waitress and so sweet. What a great dining experience. I recommend going relaxed and not..."

Aggie Barry

"Exceptional food and service. Will definitely go..."

Kristen Fazio Adams

"The atmosphere was wonderful,service amazing..food out of this world good...definitely be coming back..."

Maggs Gambier

"The volcano pork shank is tender and delicious. The lamb was excellent. We had the eggplant lukatelli for an appetizer.... Wow! So delicious. ..."

Michael Simons

"Excellent dining and service. We’ll definitely be back..."

Kathy Coffey LaFountain

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

Lotus Garden

Wheelchair Accessible

Tramontane Cafe

"This place is a hidden jewel. Not just full of specialty coffee and good eats, but a spring board for up and coming artists of all kinds. A safe..."

Christal Rae McQueen

"I've been going to this place since I first moved to the area. It's probably my favorite Utica lunch place. They offer a wide range of vegan food and..."

Tina Russell

"No where else like it in the area. A magic little spot that only gets better. Great food with the best vegan options around. Awesome people and..."

Thomas Wysocki

"Vegan & non-vegan yums. So good. Coffee that is forever on point. An atmosphere worth living in. I love the..."

Mike Davis

"The tram is an awesome cafe and the people are awesome too. They have the best food. Their muffins grilled are..."

Hnyla Theodora Frances Engelmann

"Amazing atmosphere here with great workers and even better drinks. The selection is second to none and the whole place makes you feel like you’re..."

Nathan Edward Famolaro

"The Tramontane is the best part of this town. The Open Mic Nights Rock! Spoken Word and Poetry and Comedy on Thursday Nights; Music, Comedy, and..."

Wes McDuffie

"If you enjoy great coffee, good vibes, good music, an laugher this is the place to be. First time going last night and more to come. Thanks for the..."

Robert Deoutin Marshall

"Wonderful staff and delicious coffee. Glad I was able to make this my first coffee shop visit while I'm..."

Mike Fontana

"Irreplaceable, one of a kind! Part coffeehouse, part living room, part clubhouse, and all of what that implies. It's their diverse playlist, their..."

Brett Truett

"The atmosphere, food and coffee is excellent plus the staff is very friendly. It is defiantly worth a..."

Monica Hickel

"Great local cafe and venue! Great food and beverage selection!! The staff is very friendly and always so much going on here!! Love..."

Dawn Marie Peck

"I love this place. The food is amazing. The people around you love what they do. Sunday Open Mic is where it's at for local original music. You can't..."

Darren Toy

The Trackside Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had our wedding reception here. Great to work with! Excellent waitstaff! Fantastic food! Amber and her staff created an event that ran seamlessly and..."

Cindi Patafie

"I'm reviewing this establishment as a former employee & you could say customer since I Aldo enjoyed a meal courtesy of Rich & Cheryl; Owners. I spent..."

David Thomas

"Just had my daughter's baby shower at Trackside, they could not have been more accommodating. The service was excellent, the food phenomenal and they..."

Gail Pinkerton

"Very nice atmosphere inside the historical train station in Downtown..."

Pink Mango

"AMAZING! Amazing wait staff and the food is to die for. No joke. I recommend this place to everyone that will..."

Kelly Meola

"Yesterday we had my sisters baby shower at Trackside & it was absolutely perfect! Amber took such good care of us up until the event & the day of. We..."

Heather Loveland

"They catered a wedding I went to. Amazing..."

PJB

Old School Bar & Grill

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Accepts Discover

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"Had late dinner there on a Saturday night and food was exceptional. Our party of 4 had everything wings extra crispy, steak/green sandwich with..."

Jennifer Crawford

"The best steak sandwich around this town the second time I have been there really couldn't choose what I wanted so I went with the steak sandwich..."

Linda M. Ortolano Taurisano

"Had an awesome experience in our first time playing with our band at Old School Bar and Grill. Friendly/ accommodating staff and owners. Food was..."

Stephen Schoen

"Love this place. I was home for a visit and could not stay away from this restaurant. The food is outstanding and you run into your friends from..."

Debbie Barbero

"Not a huge menu but what we had was absolutely out of this world!! I had the Vodka Riggies and added chicken and have enough to eat for a few more..."

John Stephens

"Absolutely love this place. Food is amazing and the people that work there are even better. The owner definitely picked a good one. If u have never..."

Jessica Hazeltine

"Very pleasantly surprised. Friendly fun atmosphere. Good crowd Loved our dinner. Good menu and very reasonable. Happy to be a..."

Shelley OC

"Outstanding steak sandwich with garlic bread roll and greens. Also fabulous chicken riggies and prime..."

Jim Nagy

"Had the meatball platter with mixed peppers, food was great....nice to..."

Dave Brown

"Had the stuffed long hots as an appetizer, and steak sandwich for dinner. The food was out of this world, and service was outstanding. Thanks for a..."

Heidi Benson

"Got take out last night--meatball sub, steak sandwich and pasta carbonara (spelling?) was devine!!! Excellent service, food and price. Will..."

Rita Busch

"Awesome food (I had a delicious steak sandwich), generous portions (definitely leftovers) and great service (Olivia was sweet and attentive)...."

Lisa Lombardo Quesnell

"The food was amazing,the service was great. Had a awsome time hanging out at the bar after dinner. I will definetly go back again n..."

Frankie Franchette Abel

O'scugnizzo Pizzeria

84/100 (1573 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Gerber's 1933 Tavern

"This place is amazing! The food here is always good, the atmosphere however and the staff really make it a place I come back to over and over..."

Adam Lindeman

"Went for lunch to celebrate a retirement, he picked the place so none of us had a clue what to expect.. Well it was exceeded our expectations..."

Karyn D'Arrigo Urtz

"What a find. A Must-Go place in Utica. Old fashioned cocktails, prepared professionally; atmosphere has the charm of a by gone era; and the food..."

Madlen Young

"Always a number of great local beers on tap with a hard to find Saranac pilot brew available! They make an awesome drink. The food is excellent as is..."

Richard Cowell

"Awesome atmosphere. Great people!! Feels like my grandfather’s place. Great..."

Jean Guiney

"Love Gerbers great tuna on croissant very fresh. Been here several time. Great people love it and great..."

Sandy Battle-Hoyland

"My family and I loved it here. I enjoyed the rich history that accompanies the dining experience as soon as you walk in the door. It feels like..."

Kristen Stilwell-Waterman

Watts Restaurant

83/100 (1122 ratings)

Chicken and Noodles over Mashed Potatoes

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

Nail Creek Pub

82/100 (1736 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Always great beer with variety and a good turnover so you can get something new every time you go. The atmosphere is very refreshing and relaxed,..."

Seth Owen Becker

"We ate there for the first time about a year ago , and were amazed at how great the food was , the staff is happy and very knowledgeable , the..."

Robert Sterling

"How a bar should be! Walked into find friends that were also having Lunch. Got a Burger and Summer Salad. EPIC. Wish I lived closer. Would recommend..."

Albert Kiss

"Great food, relaxed atmosphere with an awesome accommodating staff. If you looking for a comfortable cozy place with great food, it's a must..."

Steven Niki

"This is the best pub in Utica - they always have a great beer selection and knowledgeable staff to find something you'll like. The food is also..."

Stephen Barth

"With a combination of the latest technology and energetic, friendly service, they run a great pub. Food is first..."

Michael Black

"Best place to meet friends on a Friday after a long work week. Best pub food, friendly staff and great..."

Cindy Marsh

"Your Spanish Stew with parsley dumplings is amaze-balls. Everything else I've experienced at Nail is great too, including brunch, the beer selection,..."

Kyle Riecker

"Great staff, atmosphere and food. I would highly..."

Ann Maria Flahive

"Best pub in Utica! Hands down. Great food, warm, beautiful and welcoming staff and environment...Man, I love this..."

Kassandra Lorraine

"Always one of our favs when visiting family & friends in Utica! Great craft beer selection on tap and friendly and accommodating service..."

Cathleen Schultz

"Nice place. More of a "regulars" kind of place on most nights, like week nights. Just so you kind of know the kind of vibe you'll get walking in...."

Paige W

"Stumbled upon this little place looking to grab a small bite and a quick drink. The menu seems a little eclectic, but the street corn nachos were..."

Kay Cee

"Typical city pub. Decent food at a decent price. But, they're a brew pub and they had none of their own beers on tap - something about coronavirus -..."

gary h

"Very nice place but seemed small. I didn't get to see if there was a back room which could accommodate more people. We ate outside under a covered..."

Lawrence Gallery

"Everything you could want in a small bar! Absolutely delicious locally sourced menu, huge selection of beers, large dog friendly outdoor covered..."

Phil Farda

"Friendly, quick, and attentive service. Awesome and unique draft beer selection. Good food at a very reasonable..."

Justin Miter

"We stopped for a quick light meal while travelling. It was a big improvement on the chain restaurant we usually stop at. It was a Monday which turned..."

Carol Lowry

"Nice place to stop while traveling on I-90, just a short worthwhile detour. Great food, wine, beer, and service. Indoor and outdoor seating. Lots of..."

Matthew Griggs

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