Motus

Name: Motus
Address: 234 Genesee St, Utica, NY, United States, 13502
Telephone: (315) 624-9090
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9

497 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Top Tags:

mōtus (Latin); movement, progress, passion, revolt

A tradesman's gastropub with an undeniable message of purpose.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 28, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(315) 624-9090

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(315) 624-9090
Website
http://www.motusutica.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Vincent Petronio & JD Smith

Location
234 Genesee St Utica, NY 13502
Neighborhood
Utica
Cross street
Bank Place
Parking details
Washington Lane parking garage and on street parking available
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Shrimp Cocktail$12.00
house cocktail sauce, caper berry, lemon, house smoked bacon, pickled fiddlehead
Root Vegetable Minestrone$12.00
nys pinto beans, house pasta, seasonal root vegetable, spinach, parmesan reggiano
Backpacker's Lunch
selection of local cheese and charcuterie, vegetables, pickles, olives, mustard, egg, house made crackers
- pp$15.00

On the Side

House Cut Fries, House Ketchup
Roasted Brussels Sprouts, House Smoked Bacon, Almond
Risotto, Three Village Summit, Local Mushrooms

Children's Options

Grilled Cheese
Burger
House Penne Mac and Cheese

Something More

Chicken & Biscuits$25.00
schmaltz biscuit, farm carrots, onion, celery, sweet pea
Local Mushroom Risotto$27.00
baby kale, preserved lemon, marcona almond salad, winter vegetable, parmesan reggiano
Mōtus Burger$18.00
House cut fries, chicory creek greens, herb aioli, nys cheddar, nys tomato, pickled red onion, sesame seed brioche. Kilcoyne farm beef or gianoforte farms black bean
Pan Roasted Filet Mignon$38.00
duck fat pommes anna, winter squash purée, local mushroom sauce suprême
Bone in Berkshire Pork Chop Schnitzel$32.00
house penne mac & cheese, braised winter greens, house smoked bacon, comeback sauce
Grilled Mahi Mahi$32.00
coconut jasmine rice, baby bok choy, mango salsa

Take-Out Features

Mōtus Burgers for Two$35.00
house cut fries, house pickles, house salads, mexican cokes
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwiches for Two$35.00
house cut fries, house pickles, house salads, mexican cokes

To Finish

Dark Chocolate Mousse$8.00
brandied orange, cocoa nib
Maple Crème Brûlée$8.00
honeycrisp apple & cranberry chutney, candied walnut

Beer, Wine + Cocktails

Beer

Unfiltered Apple NY, 5.0% ABV$8.00
southern tier cider works, lakewood
Non-Stop Hop Onslaught NY, 4.0% ABV$8.00
good nature brewing company, hamilton
Utica Club NY, 5.0% ABV$5.00
f.x. matt brewing company, utica

Wine by the Glass

Prosecco, Laluca, Veneto, Italy$9.00
Pinot Gris, Sheldrake Point Winery, Finger Lakes, NY$9.00
Riesling, Dry, Red Tail Ridge Winery, Seneca Lake, NY$10.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Gisen Estate, Marlborough, New Zealand$9.00
Chardonnay, Lakewood Vineyards, Finger Lakes, NY$9.00
Riesling, Semi-Sweet, Boundry Breaks, Finger Lakes, NY$10.00
Rosé of Cabernet Franc, Kelby James Russell, Nutt Road Vineyard, Finger Lakes, NY$12.00
Rosé of Grenache, Guilhem, Moulin de Gassac, Pinot, France$11.00
Cabernet Franc, Red Newt Cellars, Finger Lakes, NY$11.00
Pinot Noir, Red Tail Ridge Winery, Sencea Lake, NY$12.00
Tempranillo, El Vino Pródigo, Rioja, Spain$11.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Pellegrini Vineyards, North Fork of Long Island, NY$11.00

Imbibe

Smoked Nys Negroni$10.00
flower city gin, st. agrestis inferno bitters, antica formula vermouth, smoke, dried orange
Perfect Manhattan$10.00
everyday bourbon, doling dry vermouth, antica formula vermouth, angostura bitters, luxardo cherry, dried lemon
Pineapple Mojito$10.00
bacardi gold rum, house juiced pineapple, maraschino liquor, lime, sugar, sweet mint, orange bitters, Saratoga sparkling

What 497 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Central New York
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
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Fit for Foodies
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Healthy
Central New York
Notable Wine List
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Romantic
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Special Occasion
Central New York
Vibrant Bar Scene

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Kathy
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I might have written a review before, however, they deserve another. I have never been to a restaurant where it is amazing the first time and keeps getting better! I went on Saturday and just this morning said how amazing the food was and that I cannot wait to go back. If you are looking for a place to celebrate a special occasion, or have a romantic date night, or just a place to eat the BEST food, Motus is your place. It is absolutely amazing from the service, atmosphere, and of course the food! I love it there. Would go weekly if I could. I think I did 4 weeks in a row! 😉
S
Suzanne
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always enjoy our selves when we dine here. Friendly, helpful staff and fabulous food!
LD
LeslieD
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience3
The dining room was small and dark. We had table near a window that looks into the kitchen, which was a nice touch. Food was delicious but expensive. Menu had limited items. One time dining there is enough. Every one should try it once.
MD
MaryD
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always excellent
SF
SueF
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Price menu is the best! Spend every birthday here. Best meals.
MD
MaryD
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Motus continues to be by far the best dining experience in the Utica-Rome area.
AV
AndiV
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food all around. Fit for foodies. Interesting wines. Great service. Really loved it
J
Janice
New York Area
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous! Food was delicious, service just right!
LG
LaurieG
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous every time we dine. Couldn’t be better.
F
Frank
Tahoe
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Attended the mothers day brunch 5-course meal. Didn't realize this was going to be the case when I made the reservation as the website wasn't up-to-date. My mother has a gluten sensitivity, so it was unfortunate that there wasn't many things that catered to her diet, but she did her best to enjoy what she could without over-indulging and feeling sick later. The food was well-curated and portions were fair, but it was a bit different than what I had expected after reviewing the brunch menu on the website.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
34 reviews
vip
4.0
34 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Really great experience! Small but diverse menu and the food was very impressive. The sauce on the filet was one of the better things I've tasted in some time. Better than the food were the cocktails. Extremely delicious and unique cocktail menu. Can't wait to go back!
c
cdm99
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding...best meal we've had in a long time! Creative cuisine, everything was done perfectly, and the service was impeccable. And the little treats before and after the meal were a nice touch. Highly recommended!
AM
AbbyM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly attentive service and delicious food in relaxed contemporary atmosphere. A Utica gem!
MH
MichelleH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing fresh unique food, great atmosphere, great service before a show at The Stanley. Very accommodating. Will visit again and again! Thanks Motus for another great meal.
JM
JohnM
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Went to Motus for a Spring Tasting menu. Restaurant is clean, tables are spaced apart and comfortable. Staff is friendly and attentive to customers. Food is always exciting and cooked to your liking.
MF
MeganF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed the 6 course set dining experience for spring. Every course was fantastic and the portions were just right for so many courses. Our servers were very attentive and did an excellent job of checking on our drinks and clearing the table. We plan to do other set dining experiences and also to return for dining Ala carte.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent meal as always
t
trishd
New England
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Fantastic gem in downtown Utica. Food never disappoints and ambience is awesome as well. Friendly service.
S
Suzanne
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Motus never disappoints! We had an exceptional meal with great service. We can't wait for the next time!
JA
JoshuaA
New York Area
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had yet another great meal at Motus.
G
Goodeats
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is so thoughtfully prepared every time. It was absolutely fantastic and the service does not get any better than Alisha! Always a treat at Motus!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Short rib special was amazing one of the best meals I have ever had
s
susant
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Stellar evening with great food and service. The local menu is excellent and the drinks are sublime.
H
Hannah
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Motus never disappoints. The quality of locally-sourced ingredients, pairing of unique flavors, and professionalism of kind staff are consistent every time we go. It is well worth the price.
NR
NfromRomeNY
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was excellent. Hummus was a little on the salty side, which we aren't used to. Salad was really fresh and crispy. Lemon amuze was great to cleanse the palet.
KK
KittaKat
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food, wonderful service.
SA
ShoeAddict
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time there and we will be back again soon! Food was outstanding. Loved the prix fixe menu option where you can select each course. Good vegetarian selections as well. Cocktails were also very good and the restaurant itself was a really cool atmosphere with some great artwork. Loved it!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous dining experience! Food was extraordinary.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an amazing date night and Motus staff made sure it was memorable!
T
Tracey
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner at Motus was exceptional as always. We truly feel so welcome every time we go. From the service, the staffs personality, the food (omg the food), the ambience and all the little touches in between. Excellent!!
j
jmaxcourt3490
New York Area
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience5
I first must say I have been to Motus several times previously and had spectacular meals of exceptional quality. The service here is excellent our server on our recent experience (Jenny) was simply awesome and could not have done a better job. These experiences led me to book this for a larger group for a birthday. Our experience other than service and environment was far short of expectations and some food was nearly just bad, overly salted, poorly plated and frankly not the quality expected at a restaurant of this caliber. This is not an inexpensive restaurant and at this level excellence should be expected and I was let down. I talked this place up to our group that had never been there and no one was impressed and we wished we had chosen differently. Not sure if it was a busy night or the normal chef was out but something went very wrong. I will likely go again and give them another opportunity but it will be sometime before I book a larger party and recommend this restaurant to others
VF
VickiF
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you are looking for a great night out, with farm to table menu, local beer and wine, excellent service, this is your place.
M
Marb
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for valentines dinner! And it was perfect! Service was great! Drinks were delicious! Food was phenomenal!
JM
JoeyM
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food here is amazing. It is a bit pricey so we only go a few times per year but when we do go they always nail it!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is by far the best restaurant in Utica. We go there monthly, and are greeted with warm welcome, and open arms every time we do. The staff are amazing, the food is out of this world. 10 of 10 would absolutely recommend
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All around great experience as always. Food, service and drinks were outstanding!
MA
MAC13440
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Experience, would recommend and definitely go back
TR
TomR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The only reason I didn't score the ambiance higher was our seat next to the window seemed colder than the rest of the restaurant.
R
Revenstock
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Busy Saturday night. Were seated and took our drink order quickly. A little bit of a wait for the food but better than I expected considering jow busy they were . The food was delicious and eye pleasing from start to finish. Scallops were cooked perfectly as well as the filet. I recommend the Brown Ale (copper city ?) Flowing teamwork from start to finish. Great staff . Highly recommended.
c
cdm99
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Motus continues to knock it out of the park. The menu is deceiving, in that the food is even better than it sounds! Very creative, recently expanded wine list was an extra bonus. Charming ambience as well. Fine dining at its finest!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Motus offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (315) 624-9090.

Motus is rated 4.9 stars by 497 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 28, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(315) 624-9090

234 Genesee St Utica, NY 13502

Additional information

Cross street
Bank Place
Neighborhood
Utica
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Washington Lane parking garage and on street parking available
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Vincent Petronio & JD Smith
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.motusutica.com/
Phone number
(315) 624-9090

Motus

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Motus Mary

Burger

Pan Roasted Filet Mignon

To Start

Shrimp Cocktail$12.00

Root Vegetable Minestrone$12.00

Backpacker's Lunch

On the Side

House Cut Fries, House Ketchup

Roasted Brussels Sprouts, House Smoked Bacon, Almond

Risotto, Three Village Summit, Local Mushrooms

Children's Options

Grilled Cheese

Burger

House Penne Mac and Cheese

Something More

Chicken & Biscuits$25.00

Local Mushroom Risotto$27.00

Mōtus Burger$18.00

Pan Roasted Filet Mignon$38.00

Bone in Berkshire Pork Chop Schnitzel$32.00

Grilled Mahi Mahi$32.00

Take-Out Features

Mōtus Burgers for Two$35.00

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwiches for Two$35.00

To Finish

Dark Chocolate Mousse$8.00

Maple Crème Brûlée$8.00

Beer, Wine + Cocktails

Beer

Unfiltered Apple NY, 5.0% ABV$8.00

Non-Stop Hop Onslaught NY, 4.0% ABV$8.00

Utica Club NY, 5.0% ABV$5.00

Wine by the Glass

Prosecco, Laluca, Veneto, Italy$9.00

Pinot Gris, Sheldrake Point Winery, Finger Lakes, NY$9.00

Riesling, Dry, Red Tail Ridge Winery, Seneca Lake, NY$10.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Gisen Estate, Marlborough, New Zealand$9.00

Chardonnay, Lakewood Vineyards, Finger Lakes, NY$9.00

Riesling, Semi-Sweet, Boundry Breaks, Finger Lakes, NY$10.00

Rosé of Cabernet Franc, Kelby James Russell, Nutt Road Vineyard, Finger Lakes, NY$12.00

Rosé of Grenache, Guilhem, Moulin de Gassac, Pinot, France$11.00

Cabernet Franc, Red Newt Cellars, Finger Lakes, NY$11.00

Pinot Noir, Red Tail Ridge Winery, Sencea Lake, NY$12.00

Tempranillo, El Vino Pródigo, Rioja, Spain$11.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Pellegrini Vineyards, North Fork of Long Island, NY$11.00

Imbibe

Smoked Nys Negroni$10.00

Perfect Manhattan$10.00

Pineapple Mojito$10.00

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