Its A Utica Thing Kitchen + Bar

Name: Its A Utica Thing Kitchen + Bar
Address: 350 Leland Ave, Utica, NY, United States, 13502
Telephone: (315) 738-8946
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

36 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

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
Neighbourhood
Utica
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 36 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Its A Utica Thing Kitchen + Bar offers a warm, "family" atmosphere with "fantastic" food featuring freshly made pasta and locally sourced ingredients. Guests enjoy the "cute" interior and "sweet" staff. Highlights include eggplant parm and veal dishes. Despite occasional service delays, it remains a "highly recommend" dining spot with great potential.

36 Reviews

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Nichole
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
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 NY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
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 City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 8, 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 City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 11, 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 Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 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 Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 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 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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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 36 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Its A Utica Thing Kitchen + Bar

350 Leland Ave, Utica, NY 13502

Additional information

Neighbourhood
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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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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What 36 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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How is Its A Utica Thing Kitchen + Bar restaurant rated?

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