The chef is amazing. The food is beyond anything I have ever had. Especially the soup. This was…read morean eight course 5 star meal. I also like that you BYOB, so we brough a couple bottles of wine from home. This can really help you save a lot of money. The food was endless. It was like you are having Sunday dinner at your Italian grand mother's house. You need to make reservations a few weeks in advance. He is only open on Friday and Saturday. I really can't say enough. If you're in the Utica area consider yourself lucky to be able eat here. Great food in a unique setting.

Talk about hitting the Italian Food Lottery...in Utica!!! One seating at 6PM, no menu, byob, cash…read moreonly. You eat what Dan serves...and what a character. Seven courses, 35 US Dollars! The food is amazing!

I have not been to this restaurant in over 20 years. The atmosphere was just as I remembered. Same…read morebar, decor, same menus on wall. I literally felt like I stepped back in time in the best possible way. They are only open Tuesdays & Saturdays. I went with a coworker for lunch and the place was packed. Not a spot at the bar and only a couple tables open lucky for us. Everyone was the NICEST! Service could t have been better. We ordered the spaghetti & meatball which comes with a whole loaf of breads with 2 cokes for $24. Sauce was outstanding and we ate most of the bread. Can't wait to go back to try the vodka riggies & eggplant parm!!

Joes is a classic bar restaurant right out of the 1930s. It a bar that serves wonderful food in a…read morerelaxed comfortable atmosphere. Service is friendly and casual and good. The food is great old school red sauce Italian. We had the vodka Reggie's and spaghetti and meatballs. We had a meatball and sausage with our bread. The portions are generous and the food is simply delicious. A couple of cautionn they are open Tuesday and Saturday. The open in the morning and the food flys out the door. Get there asap. I missed the last chicken parmigiana by minutes and we walked in at 4 " when they open".it a sure thing if you like traditional Italian. I was tempted to give it four stars because they are open only two days a week.

Best lil Italian joint with the Sinatra/Dean Martin vibe The…read morestaff have the old time clothes on. Food is mind blowing!!!

Beef is what's for dinner! Fantastic steak and spaghetti meal for sure. Great Italian atmosphere…read more Reasonably priced. Service could have been a little better. Very friendly just not attentive as you would think for as many people were around.

I chose this place due to it being open on a Monday, but apparently it's the place that invented…read moreUtica Greens??? In any case, I've wanted to try Utica Greens for years. I'm not sure if my 4* rather than 5* is for the preparation or for what the dis his--I wasn't expecting a dish called "greens" to be, basically, junk food. There's escarole in there and the ingredients were super fresh, sure, but the pile of oversalted bread crumbs was really most of the texture here. Is it a way to disguise a green vegetable under a mountain of fat and carbs? Probably, and they do a good job of that, but the salt and fat did get a bit overwhelming for me.

I am staying next door at the Hilton Suites and was looking for a nice dinner to take out and bring…read moreback to my room. This did not disappoint. I ordered an apple walnut salad and the hot honey salmon. It was absolutely delicious. The waitstaff that took my order was very welcoming, kind, and efficient; taking my order with a couple of special requests and getting it perfect. The ambiance of the restaurant was fun and inviting, so if I didn't have my doggo with me, I'm sure I would've loved to stay and eat there!! Overall great experience with fantastic food!

Came for lunch. Waitress was delightful, smart, pretty,…read moreefficient. Ordered the Italian lunch special with Meatballs, sausage, pasta. Out of sausage? Came with a huge antipasto. Unfortunately the cold cuts tasted past their prime. Dressing was some jarred vinaigrette...no olive oil, or vinegar. The pasta was delicious. Cavatelli swimming in marinara. (also certain sauce came from a jar ) Meatballs??! Criminal. Hard shell on outside... obviously not dropped in sauce. Abysmal. ALSO tasted past their prime! Beautiful loaf of bread. My wife had "hats and broccoli" and loved it. Ambiance... looks tired. Somebody is giving up.

I had never checked out Joey's 307 so today we decided to try it out for lunch. It wasn't busy so…read morewe had no problem getting a table. Our server was very friendly and attentive. Inside, it's pretty small but cozy. We got the rice balls as a starter and they were absolutely delicious. I'm pretty sure they use ricotta inside, which was genius. I got the fried bologna sandwich but put the long hots on the side, and it was still great. My friend got the Ciro sandwich and liked it as well. We both thought the fries were great, too. The prices really can't be beat, so there's honestly no reason to not try this place out! I'm looking forward to my next trip back!

On my way into Syracuse International Airport while picking up my rental car, a very friendly…read moreEnterprise manager recommended a pizzeria called O'scugnizzo. He mentioned it is the second oldest pizzeria in America, so I had to check it out. I'm so glad I did. This is a really cute, community-oriented spot with a warm and welcoming feel. I ordered a small pizza, but "small" definitely does not feel small here. It was actually a great size. More importantly, the pizza was super fresh and extremely delicious. What stood out just as much as the food was how kind everyone was. As someone visiting from out of town, I really appreciated how warm and friendly the people were. It also felt like the kind of place that would be great for hosting a casual party or gathering. Highly recommend. If you're in Utica, this is definitely a place you need to try.

This pizzeria is a quintessential pizza parlor and is the second oldest pizzeria in the country…read more This is not your typical pizza and they are the originator of the upside down pizza. I have been coming to this establishment for far too many years to admit to and it never disappoints. Not much has changed here over the years other than the prices. They have been around for over a 110 years. The restaurant is nothing fancy and most of their business is take out but to me nothing beats one of their fresh out of the oven pies with their gooey cheese on the bottom and crispy crust. On a warm summer night you can find me sitting outside at their picnic table enjoying a fresh hot pie.

We get their riggies and pastas togo from their fridge every time we pass through Utica! They…read morehonestly have the BEST Utica riggies!

I finally went to Bella Regina tonight and think it was a great choice! We split some greens, which…read morewere good. I got the chicken alfredo and they do NOT skimp out on the sauce! It was flavorful and the portions are huge; I'll have enough leftovers for at least 3 lunches. My friend got the riggies, which I also sampled and liked. Service was very quick and the place has a lot of cool photos and decor on the walls. They played a lot of old school music like Buddy Holly which I loved. Next time, I want to save room for dessert; the dessert menu was vast and sounded delicious!

Wow! Amazing service and terrific food. The Chicken Daniele, gnocchi with vodka sauce and fusilli…read morewith red sauce and a meatball were all delicious. We will definitely be back next time we are in Utica.

Another pilgrimage made to my favorite restaurant in Utica. The bountiful feast started off with a…read moreplate of rappini! A veritable blend of sumptuous greens, garlic, olive oil, and cheesy goodness. Next up "sammich time!" I kid you not, the Daniele Blue (I hope I referenced it right) was the best dang sandwich I ever had. Imagine this... a crispy coated chicken cutlet paired with a smoky slice of ham. Smothered in a blanket of tangy Swiss cheese, and finished with Daniele's signature vodka sauce. All served up on a toasted hard roll. A perfectly balanced creation. Oh and get this, both Sammy's were accompanied by home made potato chips: crispy, salty, and lemony! Needless to say, this fine establishment once again sets the standard...