Its A Utica Thing Kitchen + Bar

Its A Utica Thing Kitchen + Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Karen VIP

   Tampa6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 29 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The service was very good and the restaurant itself is very nice. Unfortunately, the food was very disappointing. The ricotta in the squash blossom special was not seasoned at all and the bolognese was also under seasoned. The carbonara was not good at all so I told the waitress I couldn't eat it. I had only taken 3 or 4 bites and determined that it actually tasted off. She offered me a different dish but I declined. When the bill came, they had only discounted the dish instead of taking it off. I decided not to complain. We thought we'd try again another night. But after we paid, the waitress said they had been having problems with the carbonara for the last couple of days. She remembered that a few other tables the previous night particularly complained. We didn't say anything else we just left and decided that we will not be back.
   

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   Kenita

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 21 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Chicken parm was really good, my daughters enjoyed their meals as well. Steak was perfectly cooked and the pizza was just right.
   

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   Nichole

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We dined here for Valentine’s Day. There was a five course special and it was delicious ! Our waitress was kind too. there was a DJ playing a bunch of Valentine’s Day love songs which was pretty cool too !
   

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   Brad

   Upstate NY1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was a great experience on Valentine’s Day for our party of 7. We ordered Utica greens, rice balls and calamari for appetizers and all delish. The chicken riggies were amazing , little spicy but not too overpowering. We would definitely come back when in town.
   

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   Erika

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 14 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was good but a little pricey. There was a DJ there, which was nice, but the music was too loud. It was difficult to hold a conversation. We had a pleasant experience overall.
   

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   Michelle

   Philadelphia5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 8 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Went with a large group from out of town and had a great time. Great drinks, dinner, and dessert! We will be back!
   

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   Beth

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 11 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was excellent and the staff was warm and friendly. Felt like family. Great time out!
   

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   Dave

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 10 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is the place for your Utica fix. Great service. The food is fantastic, with freshly made pasta and many locally sourced ingredients
   

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   Stephanie

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 23 November 2024

   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 NY1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 16 November 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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