Joey’s 307

First time patrons. 6 of us, we ordered everything from…read morepizza & shrimp, to veal & stuffed shells. EXCELLENT Service, Atmosphere, Food, Drinks & Desserts!!! I can't wait to return! We loved sitting at the round table, it definitely made our dining experience more pleasurable. Thankyou to all Ventura staff for the EXCELLENT time we had.

Awesome old school dining experience- great greens, riggies and drinks. Attentive warm serversread more

Tortellini alfredo

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Trattoria Calabria

4.9(35 reviews)

1.1 mi

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!

Like walking into someone's living room.

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Joe's Restaurant

4.8(28 reviews)

0.4 mi

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.

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!!

Front

Meatball and sausage with fresh bread

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Eggplant Parmesan

Delmonico's Italian Steakhouse

3.8(359 reviews)

0.7 mi

Not just a good meal but a real fun experience for our group of nine people. We came here for our…read morefinal night in Utica after taking the wonderful Adirondack Train Tour. The restaurant has plenty of parking in their lot and was close to the train station and also our hotel. (right in the middle. This is a very hometown feel restaurant loaded with regulars and visitors to the area alike. Our goup came in to wonderful hellos and we were brought to the "Tony Bennett Room." What a great setting... Plenty of the America Songbook being played at the restaurant which included Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin singing many tunes. Our room also had plenty of photos of Tony at all stages of his career. Our wonderful server came over to our table moments after we sat down, introduced herself and immediately took drinks orders and followed up with menus and water. She was great throughout the entire eating experience and deserves a whole lot of Kudos! What did we all eat? Without going through each item, here is a list of appetizers and main meals. Appetizers: - Mozzarella Fritta - Fried Mozzarella hand breaded to order with fresh Marinara Sauce. - Calamari - Golden, crisp, fried Calamari served with Marinara & Honey Dijon, enough to. share. - Zuppa Di Stracciatella - Chicken, Escarole, Meatballs & Ditalini in a homemade Chicken Broth. - Roma Tomato & Mozzarella Salad - Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella, Vine Ripened Tomatoes, Red Onions, Basil & Balsamic Vinaigrette. Entreès - Sliced Sirloin Steak 14oz of Choice or Better Sirloin with Cabernet Mushroom Sauce & garlic Mashed Potatoes. - Chicken Parmigiana Thin breasts of chicken with Italian Breadcrumbs, topped with marinara Sauce & Provolone Cheese over Angel Hair Pasta. - Fettuccine Delmonico Fettuccine Alfredo Tossed with Grilled Chicken, Mushrooms, Broccoli & finished with A Touch of Marinara. Everything was perfect. Calamari, crisp coating tender fish - Chicken Cutlets were thin crunchy with tender meat and delicious marinara sauce - slight steak was tender, cooked well and a delicious sauce. Everyone was extremely happy with their choices... Service was excellent and they monitored us throughout the night. It was a pleasure to be here and I look forward to my next visit KUDOs to the team at Delmonico's Italian Steakhouse

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

Fried mozzarella- delicious !

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Chesterfield’s Tavolo

3.7(206 reviews)

0.7 mi

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.

The food was sub par: the cheese sauce for Alfredo and pasta purses had a funny taste, the rigatoni…read moreand broccoli was straight oil and we ordered a side of fries, never got them. Unfortunately, the food wasn't the worst part of our experience. There were two ladies working, our server and the other. Because we had 3 crying babies we were trying to respect others and attempted to pay up at the hostess stand. We received LOADS of attitude from the other server and was told to go back to our table. Then as another member of our party was leaving overheard the other server talking shit about us to our server. Not the first run in we've had with this lady and quite frankly she's just a bitch. Luckily we won't be having another encounter with her as we won't be returning.

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Bathroom

O'Scugnizzo Pizzeria

3.9(197 reviews)

0.2 mi

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.

Large pepperoni

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Bella Regina

3.6(171 reviews)

1.2 mi

Delicious delicious food. Classic riggies with just enough kick....antipasto salad that has a…read moredelicious dressing....and meatballs I am still thinking about. The sauces were exactly what I was hoping they would taste like! The staff was amazing and helpful too. Next time I will try the lunch buffet.

It was a good experience. I had their Rome staple Chicken Riggie and a tomato pie…read more The Riggie was ok. Way too much sauce. It could have been 4 star wo all the sauce. The tomato pie was tasty. The service was very good. Server was responsive, friendly, and balance of attentive but not overly bothersome. The vibe is very familial. Most people were here in groups of 4+ and just enjoyed themselves. Fam friendly place. I recommend

Jacquie, Elvis and Connie

FraDiavlo

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Hours of operation

Daniele’s Deli

4.7(30 reviews)

1.4 mi

Always the best and must authentic Italian food east of the Mississippi. Cozy atmosphere with…read moredelicious food. One of Uticas finest!

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.

Florintina Panini

Daniele's Blue

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Ambassador Restaurant

4.7(46 reviews)

0.2 mi

Fidal, owner greeted us, like we were there yesterday…read more Been awhile and glad we made it back. Anthony was an amazing server. Friendly and very attentive. 10 stars on his service. Their Utica Greens are good, but different than your typical Utica Greens. Chicken breast in spicy brandy sauce was very good. Get it over pasta same sauce next time. Vodka Riggies with Filet was great. Chicken soup was fantastic. Large bowl full of chicken. Parking is their private lot. Place is large but dated. Part of the charm. Would recommend and will return. Menu is large.

Ambassador's exterior and parking area are rather unassuming, blending quietly into the…read moreneighborhood. However, upon entering, you'll find a classy and classic Italian decor with a well-thought-out layout that creates smaller, more intimate spaces. It's definitely a place where you could bring parents, coworkers, or that special someone for a nice meal. The service was excellent (I believe the young lady's name was Alma). My veal parmigiana was tender, perfectly cooked, nicely sauced, and covered with just the right amount of cheese. The side salad was average in terms of content and presentation, but the balsamic dressing was quite good. The garlic bread had a nice flavor and texture as well. While I didn't have a chance to try any drinks, there is a full bar on-site. Overall, I'd be happy to eat there again, but stop on in and see what you think.

Old school. But don't worry about having to dress up .

Chicken dish

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Part of the bar side

Georgio's Village Cafe

4.0(187 reviews)

4.1 mi

Delicious! From the garlic bread to the salad and dinner,…read morethe whole experience was great! Our daughter loved the cheese pizza so much that she wanted us both to try it. The Chicken Riggies is spicy, so I didn't try it but my husband loved this local specialty.

They do NOT take reservations and there was a half hour wait already at 5:30 on a Friday night…read more However, there are tables in the bar area that make for a comfortable place to sit and wait. We came here specifically because another reviewer mentioned the calamari being gluten free and amazing. Turns out, it's one of the only things they don't do gluten free. Went with some basic gluten free pasta and it was OK. Would try something else next time. Hubby said the bread before the meal was amazing.

Inside seating

Garlic bread served pre- dinner

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Outside of restaurant with small patio area

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Patricia L.

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4 years ago

Great food! The place from the outside doesn't look like much... but the food was delicious! The service was great also! It's a must try read more

Kerry B.

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5 years ago

Horrible from start to finish!!! Would not recommend this restaurant. read more

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