Its A Utica Thing Kitchen + Bar

4.7

30 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals
Good for groups

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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(315) 738-8946
Website
http://www.itsauticathing.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
350 Leland Ave, Utica, NY 13502
Neighborhood
Utica
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 30 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Its A Utica Thing Kitchen + Bar promises "incredible food and ambiance" with authentic Italian dishes crafted by a chef trained in Italy. Guests rave about the "outstanding" meals and warm service. While a few note service hiccups, the restaurant remains a "go-to" for its "fabulous" culinary offerings and inviting atmosphere.

30 Reviews

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Stephanie
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food for us out-of-towners. Would definitely come back. Would 100% recommend!
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Anna
Upstate NY
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We loved the look of its a Utica Thing very cute inside. Every employee was so nice - especially the bartender- she was sweet and funny. Loved her. Our waitress- adorable young lady with long eyelashes and a whole host of colored pens - was also excellent. Three of us ordered eggplant parm which was delicious! My husband had the bolognese which he devoured. The only thing that was a negative is that it was cold inside - probably because it’s a small place and when the door opens it’s a shot of cold air. Not sure if anything can be done about that but just wear something warm when you go - which you should definitely do!
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Bill
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Last night’s meal was delicious Portions,service and presentation were spot on Great evening thanks
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Larry Tamburrino
Upstate NY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a wonderful day experience. We generally go out once a month with friends and we pick a different place every month. The drinks from the bar were great specials. The menu were delicious. The veal was awesome. I would highly recommend this to anybody. Have a nice night out.
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Ameeta
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was awesome!! Our server was so sweet and pleasant. I’m vegetarian and I believe if a restaurant can make great vegetarian dishes then the other dishes are probably fantastic! I highly recommend this place.
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Lisa
Toronto
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We met the owner and chef. He was excellent. Great little restaurant with a very nice bar. Our server was young and I think learning as she was very slow. Highly recommend having a full time host at dinner time greeting customers. We stood at the front for awhile. Overall has some great potential. Food was very good.
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Karen
New York City
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was fabulous, we all enjoyed our meals. It is a regular place for us.
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James
Tampa
61 reviews
vip
3.0
61 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Good but not Great. Poor Value for Money Spent. We ordered Italian Food and they did not even serve Bread. Noise Level is Somewhat Loud for Dining because they have a Bar. Waitress was not very friendly. Will probably not return here. Overrated.
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PatriciaS
New York City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great experience. The food was good. Service was great! We will be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Key West
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our meal was outstanding. There were seven of us in our party and all seven of us had exquisite meals. This was authentic Italian food. Vincenzo, the chef studied in Italy and it’s a parent, but he’s serving the food. You don’t wanna miss this restaurant. It’s definitely our go to restaurant for this area
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FAQs

Its A Utica Thing Kitchen + Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (315) 738-8946.

Its A Utica Thing Kitchen + Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 30 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

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Google Map for Its A Utica Thing Kitchen + Bar

350 Leland Ave, Utica, NY 13502

Additional information

Neighborhood
Utica
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.itsauticathing.com/
Phone number
(315) 738-8946

Its A Utica Thing Kitchen + Bar

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What 30 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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