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A photo of Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar restaurant
1. Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar
4.4
Awesome(1629)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Utica
Booked 11 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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2. Nostro Restobar and Lounge
4.8
Exceptional(472)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • Utica
Booked 11 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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3. Motus
4.8
Exceptional(643)
Price: Expensive
• American • Utica
Booked 3 times today
mōtus (Latin); movement, progress, passion, revoltA tradesman's gastropub with an undeniable message of purpose.
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4. Chesterfield's Tavolo
4.5
Awesome(399)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Utica
Booked 21 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!
A photo of Carmella's Cafe restaurant
5. Carmella's Cafe
4.4
Awesome(61)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Utica
Booked 1 time 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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6. Alteris Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(102)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Utica
Booked 6 times today
We opened on Valentine’s Day in 1953 in downtown Clinton, NY, and we’ve been sharing our love of good food and drink as a community gathering place ever since. John and Laura Alteri opened the doors and managed the restaurant until John’s death in 1960. We rebuilt after a fire in 1963, and the tradition was carried on by John’s son and daughter-in-law, Fernando “Feet” and Beverly, until 1998. Today, third-generation owner Fran Alteri manages his family’s warm, home-styled restaurant and seasoned bar, bringing people together with classic food, beer, wine and spirits. Share a table with your friends or family for casual dining and try our famous pizza, pasta, sandwiches, soup and more, or just find a stool at the bar and we can chat over one of our many craft beers.

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  • Christian
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Outstanding as always. A true experience. Amazing flavors, creative dishes and top notch service.
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    MotusPrice: Expensive• American• Utica
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    4.8
  • Sandra
    East Tennessee •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Ocean Blue is hands-down the best restaurant in Utica. The lunch menu has very reasonable prices, and the dinner menu, while a bit more expensive, is still excellent value for the quality of the food and the bespoke experience. Our server was knowledgeable, personable, and professional and she attended to everyone's preferences well. Everyone's food was excellently prepared. The desserts are sizable. We shared the flourless chocolate cake (divine) and the very best key lime pie I've ever tasted. If budget is a big concern, at least come for lunch - it's memorable.
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    Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Utica
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    4.4
  • Jared
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 23, 2024
    Great restaurant , would go again. No complaints at all
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    Nostro Restobar and LoungePrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Utica
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    4.8
  • Melissa
    New York City •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 16, 2024
    Went with a group of 9. Some things were cold (mashed potatoes, appetizer meatballs)… but everything was very tasty. Our waiter seemed a little rushed/busy, but still provided excellent service. We appreciated the small, private room for our larger group.
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    Chesterfield's TavoloPrice: Moderate• Italian• Utica
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    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

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