5 Best Authentic Restaurants in Utica

5 restaurants available nearby

1. Ancora!

4.9

Exceptional(572)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Utica

Booked 10 times today

Italian for encore, Ancora! is located adjacent to the historic Stanley Theatre and is one of the area’s premier dining establishments. With its concrete-exposed high ceilings, stage lighting, custom-designed wine tower bar, open kitchen, colorful, local artwork and seasonal outdoor seating, Ancora! is the perfect blend of rustic old-world and urban design. Featuring Mediterranean-inspired, mouthwatering cuisine, including a signature select tapas menu, Ancora! will have you begging for more. Shared with friends or cherished alone, Ancora! is the ideal compliment to any evening, conversation or show.

A photo of Chesterfield's Tavolo restaurant

2. Chesterfield's Tavolo

4.5

Awesome(399)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Utica

Booked 9 times today

The Chesterfield Family invites you to join us on this exciting new journey! After 30 years in the old neighborhood, we have packed up and moved some of our classic dishes into a modern atmosphere. Take your taste buds on an adventure with our NEW menu with contemporary twists on old dishes, as well a few new dishes all together!

3. Carmella's Cafe

4.4

Awesome(61)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Utica

Booked 5 times today

A TASTE OF TRADITIONThe original Carmella's Cafe, located in New Hartford, New York, opened in 1985. Our goal was to provide our guests with the warmth, charm and quality of a local "Mom & Pop" restaurant with the consistency and controls of a well managed chain. Homemade soups, sauces, pasta, bread served by warm friendly, caring servers was the essence of our business. Our people have to demonstrate an "I care about you" attitude in order to work at Carmella's. We never intended it to be a fancy place... just a place where people of all ages could find good food value and fun in a casual, friendly surrounding! We are now re-dedicating our efforts to those original ideas and are committed to providing our guests with a great experience based on fresh, well prepared food served by people who really care. We invite you to enjoy our best food and service, and please let us know how we're doing

A photo of Its A Utica Thing Kitchen + Bar restaurant

4. Its A Utica Thing Kitchen + Bar

4.8

Exceptional(30)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Utica

Booked 3 times today

Our family roots reach back to a small family farm. A farm that provided my parents a hard working existence – nourishing the land to produce the freshest quality of fruits and vegetables. Our childhood lessons included the benefit of hard work and personal sacrifice, so when it came to food we never cut corners and a passion for simple but really good food began.All my recipes reach back from my grandmothers to my mother, and today to you. We take personal pride and dedication to serving you quality food with only the best ingredients prepared our own way.We at ‘It’s a Utica Thing’ treat our customers like our friends, our friends like family. If you have enjoyed our food tell a friend and bring them in to join our family.

5. La Bistrot

4.2

Awesome(11)

Price: Very Expensive

• French American • Utica

At La Bistrot, we believe that exceptional dishes begin with the finest ingredients. That’s why we are committed to sourcing the freshest, highest-quality produce and meats here in Upstate New York. By choosing locally sourced ingredients, we not only support our community but also ensure that every meal is as fresh and flavorful as possible.

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5 restaurants available nearby

1. Ancora!

2. Chesterfield's Tavolo

3. Carmella's Cafe

4. Its A Utica Thing Kitchen + Bar

5. La Bistrot

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