It's a Utica Thing! Kitchen & Bar

S S 3 weeks ago

I ordered the vodka chicken sandwich several times while we were camping at the fair, and each time I had greens added to it. It was excellent, and I liked it enough that when family came into town from Maryland, I specifically told them how good it was and took them over to try it. The four of us walked over, and whoever was in charge that day told me they don’t make it that way, wouldn’t make it that way, and essentially insisted that I had never been getting it with greens before. I know what I ordered and ate multiple times. Instead of simply accommodating a pretty basic request, I was basically treated like I was making it up. All four of us walked away without ordering. Really disappointing experience, especially after I had been telling my family how good the food was.

Kevin Shapiro a month ago

Super food!! Our server was super friendly and helpful! I ordered "whatever is the Utica thing on your menu", and was suggested the chicken riggy....super! Very flavorful and hot! Bread was hot and tasty. My Utica Club beer cold and relish!

Laurel Tilton 3 months ago

We were in from out of town this weekend for a family gathering. We settled on It’s a Utica Thing, because the menu had something for everyone, and we wanted to get a lot of food for the seven of us and share it all. The arancini was probably the best I’ve had. The Caesar dressing was homemade and phenomenal. The spaghetti, carbonara and bolognese were all delicious as well. Almost everything was top notch. My only gripe would be that the tomato pie was quite thin and not a focaccia-like dough that I have found in the past in Utica. That is a small detail though because the flavors were well done. Also, five stars to Jessica W. for such good service. She was patient with us, and helped us navigate the menu. The service here was solid all around.

Justin Savoy 7 months ago

It’s a Utica Thing is an amazing restaurant that offers delectable food, affordable prices, and an amazing atmosphere. The chicken parm and calamari is spectacular! I highly recommend purchasing the marinara sauce to share the exquisite flavors with your friends and family. It is the type of restaurant that you want to keep coming back to over and over again. I cannot recommend It’s a Utica Thing enough!

Nancy Baker a year ago

First time here. Not impressed at all. The place has a nice atmosphere. Restrooms clean. Bar was active. Our waitress was very pretty. But service was poor. She described the specials as very good but no price or description. She never asked if we wanted a drink. Had to ask twice for a takeout container. We both ordered chicken riggies because folks raved about the homemade pasta. It is not our favorite riggie dish at all. These wouldn't crack the top 10. The sauce wasn't creamy at all. Peppers were good. Very few pieces of chicken. The serving size was meager as well, we normally see much larger portions. The chicken had an odd coating. The meal was $20 and came without a salad or bread. Although there was a bread plate on the table. Honestly, our waitress should seek another line of work. We won't be back. Utica has loads of better places to dine. Two stars for food and service. Three stars for atmosphere.