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A photo of Carmella's Cafe restaurant
1. Carmella's Cafe
4.4
Awesome(61)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Utica
Booked 2 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
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2. Red Lobster - New Hartford
4.2
Awesome(12)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Utica
Booked 4 times today
Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.
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3. Nostro Restobar and Lounge
4.9
Exceptional(471)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • Utica
Booked 19 times today
Nostro connects our approach to modern Italian cuisine with the nostalgia of mid-century modern design. The Oneida National Bank lobby delivers a stylish scene starring simple, user-friendly dishes paired with classic cocktails and prosecco. Our spacious yet intimate dining room mingles alongside the lively energy of the lounge; offering cozy seating for a perfect social setting. With an atmosphere constructed of rich leathers, cherry woods, terrazzo, and a scenic backdrop of a museum-worthy bronze mural, Nostro provokes your senses and fuels your desires to make 268 Genesee St. your new gathering spot.
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4. Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar
4.5
Awesome(1626)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Utica
Booked 19 times today
At Ocean Blue we take our food seriously, but not ourselves. We are inspired to create a dining experience where our guests feel welcome and at home in our inviting setting to enjoy quality food, and warm hospitality. Borrowing influence from our most favorite era and styles, Ocean Blue’s interior boasts a mix of elegant black and white décor, a large copper bar, and floor to ceiling windows that offer a panoramic view of our city. Perhaps the most striking feature is our vast, open kitchen that allows guests to watch the culinary team in action, preparing our signature dishes. We cook the food, and craft the drinks that make us happy, and we want to extend to you the same feeling. Great service, great food and great drink is not enough. We create an experience. We are a feeling. We are all of the above.
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5. Motus
4.8
Exceptional(641)
Price: Expensive
• American • Utica
Booked 12 times today
mōtus (Latin); movement, progress, passion, revoltA tradesman's gastropub with an undeniable message of purpose.
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6. Ancora!
4.9
Exceptional(572)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Utica
Booked 12 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.
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7. Delmonico's Italian Steakhouse - Utica
4.6
Exceptional(639)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Utica
Booked 9 times today
Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse affords Utica diners that want a real challenge the opportunity to give a 24-ounce certified Angus Delmonico steak an attempt. The 16-ounce center cut New York sirloin is nothing to sneeze at either. Not just large, the steaks are full of flavor with perfect seasoning and seared to perfection. The menu at Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse doesn’t end there, however. Chicken is also well represented at Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse with dishes such as chicken Sinatra, chicken prosciutto, chicken marsala and chicken riggies. The classics like shrimp scampi, veal parmigiana and lasagna are all available as well. Dessert options such as the homemade cannoli and amaretto cheesecake finish off the meal perfectly.
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8. Chesterfield's Tavolo
4.5
Awesome(399)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Utica
Booked 32 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!
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9. Mr. G's Food & Spirits
4.4
Awesome(367)
Price: Moderate
• American • Verona
Booked 15 times today
Featuring choice steaks, seafood, pasta dishes and some of our chefs favorite creations.

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  • Lisa
    Kansas City / Kansas •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Our party of 3 had dinner on a Saturday night recently. It was a wonderful experience. We enjoyed the charcuterie plate and scallops with butternut squash to start. One on our party had the filet mignon special, one had the cauliflower steak, and one had the duck confit from the prix fixe menu. Everything was excellent. We finished the meal with the coffee cake and pot de creme. It was one of the best meals we’ve ever had and it’s amazing this place is in my old hometown I rarely get to visit! I loved that there was a prix fixe menu we could order items from. Wonderful place, wonderful service, great space. Can’t wait to come back the next time I’m in Utica.
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    MotusPrice: Expensive• American• Utica
    •
    4.8
  • Erikavip
    Philadelphia County •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 13, 2024
    Always delicious and high-quality food, and excellent and friendly service. On our rotation and we always look forward to our dinner experiences there.
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    Nostro Restobar and LoungePrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Utica
    •
    4.9
  • Sarah
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 7, 2024
    5-star experience all the way around. Our party of 6 sampled across the food and drink menus, including desserts. We were not disappointed! Such a treat to find in downtown Utica. We will be back!
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    Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Utica
    •
    4.5
  • AMANJOT
    Phoenix / Arizona •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Aug 4, 2024
    Authentic Italian food you will find America. It was delicious. So so amazing. Would like to come back whenever possible. 🤩
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    Carmella's CafePrice: Moderate• Italian• Utica
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    4.4
  • ftar
    New York City •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 8, 2023
    Awesome experience. Nice service. Red lobster never disappoints
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    Red Lobster - New HartfordPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Utica
    •
    4.2

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