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 (42)

$31 to $50

Italian

350 Leland Ave, Utica, NY 13502

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2 people

Jul 4, 2025

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

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.

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

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What 42 people are saying

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

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Its A Utica Thing Kitchen + Bar offers a welcoming atmosphere where "staff are always amazing." Guests praise its "homeade pasta" and "fantastic meal and service," even accommodating large parties. Special events like Valentine's Day feature "delicious" multi-course meals with live music. While some dishes may vary in satisfaction, overall experiences are positive.

42 Reviews

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Augusta VIP
New York City6 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was yummy. We had a large group with kids and it was perfect.
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Annmarie
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is always great! Staff are always amazing. They make you feel like family when you go there! Always a great experience.
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Melissa VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always so delicious and quick service! Their homeade pasta is my favorite!
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lee VIP
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic meal and service. Accommodated a very large party last minute.
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Karen VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West6 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 29, 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 March 21, 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 February 15, 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 New York1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 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 February 14, 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 VIP
Philadelphia County6 reviews
5.0
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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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 42 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jul 4, 2025

7:00 PM

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350 Leland Ave, Utica, NY 13502

Additional information

Neighborhood
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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