Aqua Vino-Utica

Name: Aqua Vino-Utica
Address: 16 Harbor Lock Road, Utica, NY, United States, 13502
Telephone: (315) 732-0116
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9

130 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Esche's Aqua Vino offers seafood, steak, American, and Italian flare, serving the Mohawk Valley since September 2007. At Aqua Vino Restaurant, we pride ourselves on sourcing the freshest, finest ingredients for our dishes. As you take a seat at Aqua Vino, you are taking a step toward eating the freshest, unadulterated food, from our home to your hearts.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Tuesday - Friday: 11:30AM - 2:30PM Tuesday - Saturday: 4:30PM - 9:00PM
Phone number
(315) 732-0116
Website
https://www.aquavinorestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Michael Geno

Location
16 Harbor Lock Road Utica, NY 13502
Neighborhood
Utica
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Shrimp and Crab Bisque
A spicy seafood bisque made with cream, sherry, corn and the chef's secret ingredients. Served with a Maryland style crabcake
- Cup$5.00
- Bowl$9.00
Soup du Jour
Prepared daily from the freshest ingredients
- Cup$3.00
- Bowl$5.00
French Onion Soup$6.00
Homemade, sherried beef broth laced with sweet onions and topped with baguette croutons and melted, imported provolone cheese
Vino's Chopped Cobb$11.00
Fresh minced romaine lettuce and baby spinach, tomatoes, red onions, hard boiled egg, scallions, turkey, bacon and cheddar cheese, topped with a tangy gorgonzola vinaigrette
Aqua Vino's Fruit and Mixed Greens$11.00
Field greens, orange supremes, red grapes, fresh sweet strawberries, sun-dried cranberries, candied almonds, feta cheese topped with a sugared garlic vinaigrette
Aqua Vino's Signature Steakhouse Salad$14.00
Marinated tenderloin tips, fresh spring mix, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes and onion, finished with balsamic glaze. A favorite of our guests
Greek Chicken or Beef Salad$11.00
Fresh spring greens topped with marinated chicken or beef mixed with roasted red peppers, crunchy red onion, feta cheese, pepperoncini peppers, kalamata olives and greek dressing
- With Chicken$11.00
- With Beef$13.00

Sandwiches/Wraps

All sandwiches are served with homemade chips or seasoned french fries

Reuben Sandwich$11.00
Sliced, lean corned beef or turkey layered with sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese and thousand island dressing on fresh marbled rye bread
Buffalo Chicken Wrap$9.00
Juicy chicken tenders bathed in a spicy buffalo sauce, topped with lettuce, tomato & drizzled with bleu cheese dressing
Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich$12.00
Tender, juicy, thinly sliced steak sauteed with peppers and onions with melted cheese all on a homemade Italian hoagie roll
Harbor Lock Turkey Wrap$10.00
Herb wrap loaded with fresh turkey, roasted red peppers, apples, dried cranberries, fresh spinach and cheddar cheese
Crispy Crab Cake Sandwich$12.00
Jumbo crab cakes full of tender, premium crab meat, lettuce, tomato, accented with our samboli aioli sauce. Server on a NY kaiser roll
Sicilian Chicken Sandwich$12.00
Marinated grilled chicken topped with melted provolone, roasted red peppers. Severed on a NY Kaiser roll
Aqua Vino's BLT$12.00
Our version of the BLT, with bacon, tomato, lettuce, and mayo, grilled on fresh Italian Panini bread

Aqua Vino Specialties

Vino Burger$10.00
Cabernet soaked ground beef cooked to order. Dressed with crisp romaine leaves, juicy sliced tomato & a crunchy kosher spear
Haddock Oreganato$12.00
Fresh baked haddock fillet topped with oregano, parsley, bread crumbs in a light white wine and lemon sauce
Grilled Chicken over Aqua Vino's Famous Greens$12.00
Grilled chicken over escarole, hot cherry peppers, prosciutto and garlic. Sauteed with oregano mix and imported romano and parmesan cheeses with roasted peppers
Aqua Vino Chicken Riggies$11.00
Juicy boneless chicken sauteed with onions and peppers in a light tomato cream sauce over rigatoni pasta. "A Utica favorite!"

Paninis & Pasta

Turkey Panini$10.00
Fresh wheat berry bread, turkey, roasted red peppers, apples, dried cranberries, spinach and cheddar cheese. Topped with honey-dijon mustard and grilled to perfection
Vegetarian Panini$10.00
Fresh zucchini, summer squash, portobello mushroom, red peppers and red onion and grill them to perfection. Top them with boursin and cheddar cheese piled high on a bed of fresh spinach on our fresh Italian panini bread (seasonal)
Panini Caprese$9.00
Sliced beefsteak tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese and basil pesto melted on fresh Italian panini bread
Aqua Vino Chicken Riggies$11.00
Juicy boneless chicken sauteed with onions and peppers in a light tomato cream sauce over rigatoni pasta "An Utica favorite!"

Sides

Side Order Sweet Potato Fries$4.00
Add Sweet Potato Fries with Sandwich$2.00
Seasoned Fries$3.00
Aqua Vino Greens$10.00
Homemade Chips$2.00
Chicken Tenders$6.00
Side Salad$4.00

Gluten Free Options

Salads

Chopped Cobb
Fresh Fruit and Mixed Greens
Creek Chicken or Beef Cobb
Antipasto

Aqua Vino Specialties

Vino Burger
Steakhouse Salad
Grilled Chicken over Aqua Vino Greens
Grilled Chicken over escarole, hot cherry peppers, prosciutto and garlic sauteed with romano and parmesan cheeses with roasted peppers

Sides

Aqua Vino Greens
Side Salad

What 130 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

5Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal with great service
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The dinner was amazing! The waitress Trish was fabulous!
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booboo
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server, Trish is very articulate when describing specials. The seafood dishes our party of 4 had were excellent. We have never been disappointed with anything. Everyone there is very hospitable and welcoming.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was excellent, they made us feel like family! Every table was full, I’d recommend a reservation. Food was delicious as well!!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Trish is the best.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was outstanding! Best french onion soup I’ve ever had. We enjoyed all the appetizers, soups & entrees. Our server Madison was fantastic too. Thank you for an awesome experience!
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AllThat
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always our go-to restaurant! Always a warm welcome!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Out of town family get together
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ordered from the Valentine’s Day menu which had a broad range of choices. Sea bass was excellent. Everything was. Service was very attentive without being overbearing. A lovely new of the river before the sun set.
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Adam
Raleigh
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went to Aqua Vino for Valentines, and had a great meal. This was my 4th or 5th time going, and it’s been phenomenal everyone. Just go with the chefs daily special and you’ll be happy.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful dining experience, delicious food, great service!!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Server was wonderful.
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DharshiR
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
It probably very nice in the summer when you have the outdoor seating.
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Nonny
New York Area
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was exceptional as always. Trish our server was attentive as she always is. They passed out beads and 2022 glasses. So much fun.
JA
JoshuaA
New York Area
30 reviews
vip
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
I've had great meals from here via door dash and I've had bad meals as well. Unfortunately on New Years, it was a bad one for me a very good one for my fiance. This was our first dinner visit to the restaurant. My fiance asked for no onions on her meal and the waitress replied "Oh, I don't know if they'll do that, they get really upset in the kitchen". We watched other tables get bread and water, almost immediately. We eventually got water, never any bread. My fiance's chicken dish was excellent, whereas, my rack of lamb lacked flavor and was so tough. Probably will not return for dinner. They do an amazing job for special events, like weddings. I was disappointed.
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DianeN
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall experience was excellent. Food was delicious, could have been hotter. Chicken dish, chicken was cold, but pasta side was hot. Steak was warm, while mashed potatoes were hot. Service was excellent.
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RoseAnnG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was great and delivered in a timely fashion. The waitress was very attentive and efficient. We did not have to wait to get seated or served and, although the prices were higher than when I last went there (pre pandemic!}, the portions were very generous. Also, many restaurants in the area have increased prices even more.
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LisaD
Naples
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
ALWAYS THE BEST!!!!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Steak is the best available in the Utica area. Service was perfect.
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RebeccaL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorite special occasion spots, Aqua Vino never disappoints! The food is always top notch! We highly recommend it!
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Bagster
Las Vegas
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall4food4service2ambience3
This was the first time that we found service to be lacking. Slow and more attention provided to bigger tables...felt a little underwhelmed. Sorry Aqua Vino.
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RobynA
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful dinner everyone loved their meals. We went from 4 to about 8 and they were very accommodating! It was a birthday. They were wonderful. Our waiter Mike was awesome as well!!!
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JoanneA
Columbus
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful setting, wonderful view, excellent service, delicious food with many tempting menu options
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CarolG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience5
This is a great place to go for a special occasion. We have excellent service and the food was very good. The spicy seafood bisque with the crab cake that accompanied the soup was outstanding. The Tomahawk steak was very tender but was absolutely huge. I would not order it again only because It was a splurge and just way too big. My dining partner enjoyed his haddock very much and the desserts were outstanding. The surroundings are beautiful and the whole experience was special.
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Gidoo
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice Valentine's Day dinner
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SusanC
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Large menu selection and prices for all budgets. Portions are appropriate, staff was accommodating to dietary needs. Service was fantastic. Atmosphere and surroundings were pleasant.
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missyp
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Restaurant was amazing. Food was amazing. Waiter was beyond great!! 5 stars!!!
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mgmtguy
Philadelphia
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience4
Had a lovely experience at Aqua vino on Saturday night. The Food was amazing, and I would definitely recommend for other to come and have a great experience. the only issue we had was that it was only my wife and I, and when a larger party came in about 15 mins after we had sat down, we were kind of forgotten for about 30 mins. Other than that, we had a very nice time.
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SandraZ
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
If we knew the drunk in clams were as good as they were, we would have had 2orders each for dinner! The tuna steak was very good with the rice. The shrimp dish was good but lacked lemon but with the sauce let from the clams poured over, it was excellent. Looking forward to our next visit. The salad was served very cold. Everything crispy. Love the raspberry dressing with crumbled blue. My husband & I travel & eat out a lot. Nowhere do we find crumbly blue added to salads.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2020
overall4food5service5ambience3
Noise level was very high. Challenging to converse at the table. Food was extraordinary.
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JuliaM
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were celebrating my son’s graduation from college. It was the perfect place! The food was amazing as well as the service! We are looking forward to returning! Oh yeah try the greens! They are the best!
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michaelm
San Francisco
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food service and staff
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larryb
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
prices were too high a mix drink should not cost 11.00 the strip stake was no better then other places it was good but not worth 42.00 because i changed the potato side only way i will come back is if i get a gift card also sit up draft beer too noise
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience4
The food was very good! Parmesan crusted haddock, rack of lamb and a veal shank were cooked exactly as ordered. House made balsamic dressing had perfect amount of acidity and the risotto was creamy without being heavy or dense. No dessert as we were too full from the drunken clams appetizer that left us wanting more. It is priced for the quality of the meal. Would highly recommend Aqua Vino
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BethB
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a 3 year old and an 8 month old. Service was quick...food was excellent and the children were good. My son in law had the tomahawk steak and said it was delicious. Will definitely go back.
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John
Las Vegas
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you, Mike and staff for another fantastic dinner!
MS
MichelleS
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was excellent. We sat outside. Food was great. Loved everything. Will def go back next time we are in town 👍🏼
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new2norfolk
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience3
Very good basics. Fries, soup, burgers were delicious. There is outdoor seating on the canal which was very pleasant.
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RobynA
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience5
Food was excellent as well as view. Waiter was busy a nd left us over half hour without drinks. But overall a great night!
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Lorri
Birmingham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
Sitting by the water, we enjoyed great food in a great atmosphere. We had the greens, which to me, are some of the best in Utica. French onion soup was perfect. Salmon with risotto were also perfect. Service was great—attentive but not overbearing.

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Aqua Vino-Utica offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (315) 732-0116.

Aqua Vino-Utica is rated 4.9 stars by 130 OpenTable diners.

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Additional information

Neighborhood
Utica
Hours of operation
Tuesday - Friday: 11:30AM - 2:30PM Tuesday - Saturday: 4:30PM - 9:00PM
Cuisines
Italian, American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Michael Geno
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.aquavinorestaurant.com/
Phone number
(315) 732-0116

Aqua Vino-Utica

Not available on OpenTable

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Takeout

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Soups & Salads

Shrimp and Crab Bisque

Soup du Jour

French Onion Soup$6.00

Vino's Chopped Cobb$11.00

Aqua Vino's Fruit and Mixed Greens$11.00

Aqua Vino's Signature Steakhouse Salad$14.00

Greek Chicken or Beef Salad$11.00

Sandwiches/Wraps

Reuben Sandwich$11.00

Buffalo Chicken Wrap$9.00

Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich$12.00

Harbor Lock Turkey Wrap$10.00

Crispy Crab Cake Sandwich$12.00

Sicilian Chicken Sandwich$12.00

Aqua Vino's BLT$12.00

Aqua Vino Specialties

Vino Burger$10.00

Haddock Oreganato$12.00

Grilled Chicken over Aqua Vino's Famous Greens$12.00

Aqua Vino Chicken Riggies$11.00

Paninis & Pasta

Turkey Panini$10.00

Vegetarian Panini$10.00

Panini Caprese$9.00

Aqua Vino Chicken Riggies$11.00

Sides

Side Order Sweet Potato Fries$4.00

Add Sweet Potato Fries with Sandwich$2.00

Seasoned Fries$3.00

Aqua Vino Greens$10.00

Homemade Chips$2.00

Chicken Tenders$6.00

Side Salad$4.00

Gluten Free Options

Salads

Chopped Cobb

Fresh Fruit and Mixed Greens

Creek Chicken or Beef Cobb

Antipasto

Aqua Vino Specialties

Vino Burger

Steakhouse Salad

Grilled Chicken over Aqua Vino Greens

Sides

Aqua Vino Greens

Side Salad

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