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Ancora!
Price: Moderate•Mediterranean•4.9(591)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.Nostro Restobar and Lounge
Price: Moderate•Contemporary Italian•4.9(490)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.
Wildflowers at Turning Stone
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(1,198)Honored with the AAA Four Diamond Award and the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Award, Wildflowers sets the standard for atmosphere and culinary excellence with locally sourced, seasonal dishes. Enjoy dishes like a seasonal
seafood catch or a dry-aged steak with your choice of scratch-made sauces and additional indulgences — all enhanced by a meticulously curated wine list.1909
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.9(125)With an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients, guests will find a menu that offers something for every palate, including the finest cuts of meats, fresh seafood and salads. The cozy setting, featuring outdoor seating on the veranda in season, and the serene backdrop of Otsego Lake provides a perfect complement to your dining experience.
The Hawkeye Bar & Grill
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(517)Open year-round, Hawkeye Bar & Grill serves a diverse menu of seasonal favorites in a beautiful location overlooking Lake Otsego. Enjoy an enticing medley of comfort foods and regional specialties, including the best burgers in town, at this exceptional restaurant in Cooperstown, NY. Sample beers, cocktails and cordials while relaxing outside on the seasonal patio, or grab a seat inside.Mr. G's Food & Spirits
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(407)Featuring choice steaks, seafood, pasta dishes and some of our chefs favorite creations.
Iconic
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(230)Iconic is an American restaurant located inside the DoubleTree Hotel Utica at 102 Lafayette St in Utica, NY.
The restaurant and bar were completely renovated in 2017. The inspiring 1912 architecture was retained, but the ambiance is urban contemporary. The bar serves high quality artisan cocktails and a variety of wines and beers.
Our innovative menu contains local favorites and dishes that strive to become the new local favorites! Our culinary team varies the menu to reflect the seasons and current dining trends.
We are open for dinner nightly from 4 - 9 pm daily (extended bar hours) and for brunch on Sundays from 8 - 11:30 am. Sunday brunch and dinner shifts are walk in only.
We hope that you enjoy your time in our establishment!Pino Bianco at Turning Stone
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(3,933)Pino Bianco, located in the center of the resort, is an authentic Italian-style restaurant inspired by Northern Italy’s beloved dry-aged meats, hard cheeses, hearty sauces and rustic soups. Pino Bianco is proud to have been recognized by Wine Spectator for our thoughtfully curated collection of wines sourced across Italy, from notable wine-growing regions around the world and even some favorites from vineyards right here in New York.
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- CFChrisFVIPAlabama •9 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoFantastic food and exceptional service. Wait service with a personality and sense of pride in what she does. An epicurean must if visiting Utica.More infoDelmonico's Italian Steakhouse - UticaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Utica•4.1
- BBrendaVIPNew York City •39 reviews5.0Dined on Mar 5, 2025As always, great food and service. The fishery was outstanding!More infoAncora!Price: Moderate• Mediterranean• Utica•4.9
- JJackieVIPNew York City •14 reviews5.0Dined on Mar 4, 2025Delicious food and great service every time we dineMore infoOcean Blue Restaurant & Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Utica•4.7
- JJohnUpstate New York •8 reviews5.0Dined on Mar 2, 2025Overall, a very good experience. Started with the stuffed long hots and the calamari. Both were cooked perfectly and tasty. We had the Veal Matteo, which was delicious and large enough to be shared. My only complaint is that the cocktails were so so. We will be going back.More infoChesterfield's TavoloPrice: Moderate• Italian• Utica•4.3
- KKrisVIPNew York City •16 reviews4.0Dined on Feb 26, 2025Hands down the best Espresso Martini in town! The atmosphere is pleasant and interesting. The service is very well trained and knowledgeable. Never disappointed with them! The prices are a bit high, but the quality is excellent!More infoNostro Restobar and LoungePrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Utica•4.9
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Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in Mohawk Valley. Our customers recommend TS Steakhouse at Turning Stone, Pino Bianco at Turning Stone and Wildflowers at Turning Stone
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