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Motus, Utica, NY

Motus

5 (665)
$31 to $50
American
234 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13502

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
mōtus (Latin); movement, progress, passion, revolt

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

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Vincent Petronio & JD Smith
  • 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

Experiences

  • Late Spring Wine Pairing Dinner

    Multiple dates available
    Discover the flavors of spring at our late-spring wine-tasting event! Join us for a delightful wine pairing dinner, where each course celebrates locally sourced, seasonal ingredients perfectly matched with chef-selected wines. Embrace the farm-fresh ambiance and savor a culinary journey that captures the essence of spring. Reserve your table today!

What 665 people are saying

Motus reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0
5.0 based on recent ratings
  • 5.0Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 5.0Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Upstate New York

    Best Overall

  • Upstate New York

    Best Food

  • Upstate New York

    Best Ambiance

  • Upstate New York

    Best Value

  • Upstate New York

    Great for fine wines

  • Upstate New York

    Good for special occasions

  • Upstate New York

    American

  • Mohawk Valley

    Best Overall

  • Mohawk Valley

    Best Food

  • Mohawk Valley

    Best Service

  • Mohawk Valley

    Best Ambiance

  • Mohawk Valley

    Best Value

  • Mohawk Valley

    Innovative

  • Mohawk Valley

    Healthy

  • Mohawk Valley

    Hot spot

  • Mohawk Valley

    Neighborhood gem

  • Mohawk Valley

    Great for fine wines

  • Mohawk Valley

    Romantic

  • Mohawk Valley

    Good for special occasions

  • Mohawk Valley

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Motus is a culinary gem in Utica, consistently delivering "amazing" dishes and "personal and attentive" service in a "wonderful atmosphere." Chef Jeff Smith crafts a bold, locally sourced menu, complemented by Alisha Smith's exceptional hospitality. Guests rave about the Prix Fixe menu and "outstanding" dining experiences. Expect a memorable visit!

665 Reviews
  1. Todd

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was absolutely delicious. Service was impeccable. This place is a hidden gem!!

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  2. Julia

    New York State7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, creative and delicious cocktails and the food is incredible. We had the duck confit and the braised lamb, both were wonderful. The restaurant is beautiful and the staff is friendly and professional.

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  3. Fred

    New York City22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal at Utica’s finest restaurant! Thank you to Joshua, Alicia and the rest of the staff. We’ll be back soon.

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  4. Kevin

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was amazing!! My husband had the salmon and I had the ravioli. We both basically licked our plates!

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Alaina

    Upstate NY1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New spring/summer menu 2025 is amazing! Always the best service and a wonderful atmosphere! We’ll be back again and again!

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Phil VIP

    Orlando6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was very good. Only thing they could change is update menu on Open table.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Eileen VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an incredible dinner (Boulibaisse). My husband enjoyed his steak too. Food and service are among the best Utica has to offer. Started with a cocktail at the bar. My old fashioned was just how I enjoy them. Highly pleasant evening.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Rocco VIP

    New York City30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always a great experience. Feels like a NYC midtown restaurant.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Jennifer

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food -delicious. Service- personal and attentive. Never ever disappointed by a dish at Motus.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. OpenTable Diner

    Upstate NY1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dining here and I hope to return in the future to try other options. The staff was friendly and helpful, the food was great and portions were good! The ambiance was the nicest I have been to in a long time. Quiet enough to have a nice conversation and no tv distractions.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

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

Motus is rated 5 stars by 665 OpenTable diners.

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

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  4. Mohawk Valley
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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Motus

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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
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