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Nostro Restobar and Lounge, Utica, NY

Nostro Restobar and Lounge

4.8
4.8
496 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 16:30–22:00 Fri 16:30–00:00 Sat 16:30–01:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Francis Pezzolanella
  • Area
    Utica
  • Cross Street
    Genesee Street, Court Street
  • Parking details
    Nostro features a private parking lot on premises. There is also ample on-street parking on Genesee Street.
  • Public transit
    Centro Bus Stop

What 496 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Mohawk Valley

    Best Overall

  • Mohawk Valley

    Best Food

  • Mohawk Valley

    Best Service

  • Mohawk Valley

    Best Ambience

  • Mohawk Valley

    Best Value

  • Mohawk Valley

    Hot spot

  • Mohawk Valley

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Mohawk Valley

    Great for fine wines

  • Mohawk Valley

    Lively

  • Mohawk Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nostro Restobar and Lounge offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food & service" and a "fun atmosphere & vibe." Guests rave about the "deliciously good food," the "best espresso martini in town," and the "amazing date night dinner." The ambiance is both "impressive" and "NYC/Miami vibes," making it perfect for any occasion.
496 Reviews
  1. Rianna

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was excellent! Great experience overall!

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  2. Renee

    New York State23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had grilled shrimp and my husband had branzinp . Really good . The drinks were very enjoyable . The Bartender made excellent drinks . My server was so pleasant and attentive . Nostro’s is my favorite restaurant

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  3. Todd VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great night at Nostro’s. We had a family dinner before going to the Stanley. We had a round of drinks at the bar (the Buffalo Trace Manhattan was spot on) before being seated. The service and food was excellent. The white truffle garlic bread was excellent. We enjoyed the evening. Thanks to the staff for a great night

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  4. Cindy VIP

    New York City39 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the ambience at Nostros' is great. The staff is extremely friendly. Our food was delivered timely and 'hot' out of the kitchen. This is the perfect restaurant especially if you're going to the Stanley Theater for a show/play. We'll be back again!

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  5. EJ

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Bartender made a mean (as in delicious) cosmo. Husband ordered a martini with a simple request of in a glass/and on the rocks but didn't receive what he asked for, for both drinks, so that was strange. Those 3 drinks were grossly overpriced but we knew that going into it. The appetizer, house-made italian sausage with fried peppers, tasty. The complimentary bread is served like a fried dough, very different but tasted fine there was a hummus (?) on the plate for dipping. I'm guessing about that because the waitress didn't explain much and I had to ask what the specials were (no specialty dish for St. Joseph's Day!). Other than that she was attentive. I ordered the campanelle pesto pasta dish which came out cold, had to do the dreaded: send it back to the kitchen to warm it up. It came back out the same way so I suffered through. Really? A $25 one cup of pasta and can't get that right! The additional side of crispy garlic brussel sprouts were so nice and hot (temperature) that I focused on eating those. Husband ordered the chicken al mattone and he was satisfied with that.

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  6. Bill VIP

    New Hampshire7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Had the Chicken Parm...was bland and dry ...no bread was served with our meals ...just average

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  7. Kris VIP

    New York City16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

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

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  8. Dawn

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Music is definitely too loud to enjoy a wonderful experience. It’s not a club, it should be suited so that you are able to have a conversation with your party without having to shout and ask to repeat what they are saying. It’s a nice place but I think it’s geared more for 20 year olds.

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  9. Aliya

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my fiancé and I first time here. We were very impressed with how good the food and service was. We will definitely be coming again!

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  10. Jimmy

    Greater Boston48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere, lighting and music playing were second to none in Utica. Of course these folks get atmosphere with other properties like Ocean Blue. They kept the integrity and the history of this bank with their exceptional restoration. The bar is stunning and you will feel transported to a NYC restaurant. The food is delicious and the service excellent.

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Nostro Restobar and Lounge is rated 4.8 stars by 496 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Nostro Restobar and Lounge

268 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13502

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Genesee Street, Court Street
  • Area
    Utica
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 16:30–22:00 Fri 16:30–00:00 Sat 16:30–01:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Nostro features a private parking lot on premises. There is also ample on-street parking on Genesee Street.
  • Public transit
    Centro Bus Stop
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Francis Pezzolanella
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