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Nostro Restobar and Lounge, Utica, NY

Nostro Restobar and Lounge

4.6 (508)
$30 and under
Contemporary Italian
268 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13502

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:30 pm–12:00 am Sat 4:30 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Francis Pezzolanella
  • Neighborhood
    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 508 people are saying

Nostro Restobar and Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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    Hot spot

  • Mohawk Valley

    Neighborhood gem

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nostro Restobar and Lounge delights with "excellent food and service," creating a memorable dining experience. Patrons praise the "pleasant and interesting atmosphere," alongside unique menu selections like the "delicious sweet corn ravioli." While some note generous portions, others desire larger wine pours. Celebrated for "amazing cocktails," Nostro remains a "top-notch" choice for dining in Utica.
508 Reviews
  1. Ty

    Anchorage / Alaska9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We so enjoyed our anniversary dinner with Nostro! Cocktails & appetizers were lovely, we were impressed with the White Truffle Garlic Bread (a unique and somewhat delicate spin on a familiar classic ) The pace of the meal was balanced, great service. Handmade pasta for our entrees was absolutely divine, I’ll be thinking about the Sweetcorn & Saffron Ravioli for years to come. This restaurant is a true gem of Utica, we will be returning again for dinner very soon!

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  2. Melissa

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience was great. Will come back again. The service was wonderful.

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  3. Erika VIP

    Philadelphia County10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always top-notch food and especially service! We can count on Nostro whether it’s the two of us or with guests.

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  4. Debra VIP

    New York State33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoy this restaurant. The food is very good with some unique and tasteful menu selections. The sweet corn ravioli is delicious. The portions are very good, salads are large enough for two to share. My only wish is the pour for a glass of wine was more generous. Seems like a glass is only 4 ounces instead of 6 or 8. Even their half carafe seems small. Staff was fine. Interesting the server asked if we were celebrating anything and we noted we were out to dinner for a birthday. And after that there was no acknowledgement. Seems like the restaurant would have something extra for a special occasion. Even a few cookies at the close of the meal would be a sweet touch.

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  5. Toni VIP

    New York City52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service are consistently excellent.

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  6. ALEXANDRA

    France26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Reliable Italian fare. Love the arugula salad and truffle pasta dish. Decent wine selection. Spacious setting. Can get a little loud. Portions are on the smaller side (vs a lot of Italian restaurant portions), but sufficient.

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  7. Sarah

    Upstate New York1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Not expecting such amazing cocktails and good food in Utica - really nice experience.

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  8. Abby

    Upstate New York1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating our one year anniversary and they gave us a free toast and the servers were amazing in general.

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  9. Richard

    New York City17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Hardly any diners so little to no ambiance. Service was rushed, no bread offered and, after ordering one beer, was told that was the last one available. Food was excellent however. Remaining two servers were OK but, all in all, a most disappointing experience on an evening we were looking forward to.

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  10. Erika VIP

    Philadelphia County11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always lives up to high expectations; never a wonder why Nostro is in our rotation.

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Nostro Restobar and Lounge is rated 4.6 stars by 508 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Nostro Restobar and Lounge

268 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13502

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Genesee Street, Court Street
  • Neighborhood
    Utica
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:30 pm–12:00 am Sat 4:30 pm–1:00 am
  • 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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