Food scene
Ventura's
787 Lansing St- Best Italian place in Utica and located right across the street.
905 Albany St
905 Albany StreetAuthentic Iraqi Food, right next door
Where you can find the best tomato pie in the world (our humble opinion) a Utica specialty
Roma Sausage & Deli
2029 Bleecker StreetWhere you can find the best tomato pie in the world (our humble opinion) a Utica specialty
Florentine Pastry Shop
667 Bleecker StItalian Pastries and cookies that are out of this world
- Excellent Seafood with rooftop bar and views, a little pricey
30 locals recommend
Ocean Blue Restaurant and Oyster Bar
118 Columbia Street- Excellent Seafood with rooftop bar and views, a little pricey
The Tailor and the Cook- Local focused restaurant, may need a reservation or sit at the bar
20 locals recommend
The Tailor and the Cook
311 Genesee StThe Tailor and the Cook- Local focused restaurant, may need a reservation or sit at the bar
Nostro- Excellent Modern Italian food, large portions, and great atmosphere (in a refurbished bank)
9 locals recommend
Nostro Restobar and Lounge
268 Genesee StNostro- Excellent Modern Italian food, large portions, and great atmosphere (in a refurbished bank)
Nail Creek Pub- Great Selection of beers, excellent food, hip vibes
10 locals recommend
Nail Creek Pub & Brewery
720 Varick StNail Creek Pub- Great Selection of beers, excellent food, hip vibes
Bella Regina- Excellent Italian food, would recommend the Chicken Riggies (a Utica Staple)
BELLA REGINA
15 Genesee StBella Regina- Excellent Italian food, would recommend the Chicken Riggies (a Utica Staple)
Golden’s- Great Breakfast/Lunch spot during the week, Jeff (the chef) is fantastic and it is a hidden gem.
Golden's
244 Genesee StreetGolden’s- Great Breakfast/Lunch spot during the week, Jeff (the chef) is fantastic and it is a hidden gem.
Utica Coffee- Great coffee and drinks locally roasted on site.
19 locals recommend
Utica Coffee Roasting Company
92 Genesee StUtica Coffee- Great coffee and drinks locally roasted on site.
Utica Bread
412 Main StreetUtica Bread- Excellent bread, and pastries. The Croissants de Chocolate are next level.
Hemstrought’s Bakery- Excellent Bread (provided by Utica Bread), fantastic Cheese Counter, freshly made
donuts on the weekends, a real gem.
Home to the Original Half Moon Cookie (not quite as good as some of their other offerings)
Hemstrought's Bakeries
900 Oswego StreetHemstrought’s Bakery- Excellent Bread (provided by Utica Bread), fantastic Cheese Counter, freshly made
donuts on the weekends, a real gem.
Home to the Original Half Moon Cookie (not quite as good as some of their other offerings)
Farmer’s Market- At the Train Station on Saturdays lots of local food, flowers, and vendors.
Oneida County Public Market
321 Main StFarmer’s Market- At the Train Station on Saturdays lots of local food, flowers, and vendors.
Café Dominico- Great place to sit down and have a cup of coffee and do work or read, fantastic family run
business. Right across the street from the Uptown Theater.
7 locals recommend
Cafe Domenico
2011 Genesee StCafé Dominico- Great place to sit down and have a cup of coffee and do work or read, fantastic family run
business. Right across the street from the Uptown Theater.
Green Onion Pub- There isn’t even a sign (they are too cool for that) just a hanging green onion in the
window. Great hangout, the best beer selection, creative cocktails, lovely people.
The Green Onion Pub
2018 Genesee StGreen Onion Pub- There isn’t even a sign (they are too cool for that) just a hanging green onion in the
window. Great hangout, the best beer selection, creative cocktails, lovely people.
Polish Community Club- Restaurant and Bar open Thursdays and Fridays with Authentic Polish Food and
beers on Tap
Polish Community Club
810 Columbia StPolish Community Club- Restaurant and Bar open Thursdays and Fridays with Authentic Polish Food and
beers on Tap
*Kossuth Fish Market- Fresh Fish and seafood, Great Fish fries to go on Friday, the line is worth the wait.
Kossuth Fish Market Inc
300 Kossuth Avenue*Kossuth Fish Market- Fresh Fish and seafood, Great Fish fries to go on Friday, the line is worth the wait.
El Barajo- Great cafeteria service style Dominican Food. Rice and Beans and your choice of meats. Try the Empanadas. The best fast food around
El Barajo Restaurant Corporation
672 Bleecker StEl Barajo- Great cafeteria service style Dominican Food. Rice and Beans and your choice of meats. Try the Empanadas. The best fast food around
O’Scugnizzo Pizzeria- 2nd Oldest Pizza place in the USA (according to the sign) Home of upside-down Pizza
(the cheese is on the bottom with sauce on top) *pro tip- Pronounced Oh-Skin-Eets*
7 locals recommend
O'Scugnizzo Pizzeria
614 Bleecker StO’Scugnizzo Pizzeria- 2nd Oldest Pizza place in the USA (according to the sign) Home of upside-down Pizza
(the cheese is on the bottom with sauce on top) *pro tip- Pronounced Oh-Skin-Eets*
Corner store
- Corner Grocery, drinks, snacks, small selection of sandwiches etc. city of Utica garbage bags, basic bathroom and pantry items
918 Albany St
918 Albany Street- Corner Grocery, drinks, snacks, small selection of sandwiches etc. city of Utica garbage bags, basic bathroom and pantry items
Arts
The Stanley Theater- Home to many traveling stage and musical acts. Recently Restored
20 locals recommend
The Stanley Theatre
259 Genesee StThe Stanley Theater- Home to many traveling stage and musical acts. Recently Restored
Saranac Thursdays- In the Summer Months live concerts on Thursday Nights next to the FX Matt Brewery
15 locals recommend
F.X. Matt Brewing Company
811 Edward StSaranac Thursdays- In the Summer Months live concerts on Thursday Nights next to the FX Matt Brewery
Munson Proctor Institute Museum- Rotating collections and wonderful pieces from historic to Modern
32 locals recommend
Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute
310 Genesee StMunson Proctor Institute Museum- Rotating collections and wonderful pieces from historic to Modern
Tree of 40 Fruit- A living Piece of art, a fruit tree with 40 different varieties of fruit- at Sculpture Space
Sculpture Space Inc.
12 Gates StreetTree of 40 Fruit- A living Piece of art, a fruit tree with 40 different varieties of fruit- at Sculpture Space
Turning Stone Resort- Live music from national touring acts
104 locals recommend
Turning Stone Resort Casino
5218 Patrick RdTurning Stone Resort- Live music from national touring acts
Neighborhoods
Bars with Live Music- Nail Creek, Lukins, Celtic Harp, Sickenberger Lane, The Irish Cultural Center
Varick Street
Varick StreetBars with Live Music- Nail Creek, Lukins, Celtic Harp, Sickenberger Lane, The Irish Cultural Center
Parks
*FT Proctor Park- About a 20 Minute walk to this park, nice walking and gentle hiking part of Utica’s Olmested Designed Park System
F T Proctor Park
*FT Proctor Park- About a 20 Minute walk to this park, nice walking and gentle hiking part of Utica’s Olmested Designed Park System
Utica Zoo- A city owned Zoo with all sorts of animals, snowshoeing in the winter and home to the World’s
Largest Watering Can… and some lions, monkeys, and foxes.
36 locals recommend
Utica Zoo
1 Utica Zoo WayUtica Zoo- A city owned Zoo with all sorts of animals, snowshoeing in the winter and home to the World’s
Largest Watering Can… and some lions, monkeys, and foxes.
Roscoe Conklin Park- Hiking, great view of the city, next to a beautiful historic cemetery, Nearby Tennis Courts and sledding hill during the winter and a public golf course in the summer.
Roscoe Conkling Park
Roscoe Conklin Park- Hiking, great view of the city, next to a beautiful historic cemetery, Nearby Tennis Courts and sledding hill during the winter and a public golf course in the summer.
Osceola Tug Hill- XC Skiing- (Camden NY) beautifully groomed XC ski trails through the woods, lots of fun and a great workout and very peaceful.
10 locals recommend
Osceola Tug Hill Cross Country Ski Center Inc.
1486 Osceola RdOsceola Tug Hill- XC Skiing- (Camden NY) beautifully groomed XC ski trails through the woods, lots of fun and a great workout and very peaceful.
BREIA XC Ski Trails- Very inexpensive rentals and a lot of fun on a snowy winter day
9 locals recommend
BREIA ski trails @ Egypt Rd.
Egypt RoadBREIA XC Ski Trails- Very inexpensive rentals and a lot of fun on a snowy winter day
Erie Canal Trail- A trail the crosses all of New York State, great for a bike ride or a picnic along the water.
33 locals recommend
Erie Canal
Erie Canal Trail- A trail the crosses all of New York State, great for a bike ride or a picnic along the water.
City/town information
Old Forge- great day getaway in the nearby Adirondack mountains. Beautiful views, great hiking, summer
fun!
65 locals recommend
Old Forge
Old Forge- great day getaway in the nearby Adirondack mountains. Beautiful views, great hiking, summer
fun!
Outdoor Fun
Old Forge- great day getaway in the nearby Adirondack mountains. Beautiful views, great hiking, summer fun!
65 locals recommend
Old Forge
Old Forge- great day getaway in the nearby Adirondack mountains. Beautiful views, great hiking, summer fun!
Herkimer Diamond Mining- (Herkimer NY) Hunt for Quartz crystals in the world-famous Herkimer
“Diamond” Mines
Diamond Mountain Mining, LTD.
5037 New York 167Herkimer Diamond Mining- (Herkimer NY) Hunt for Quartz crystals in the world-famous Herkimer
“Diamond” Mines
Enchanted Forest Water Safari- (Old Forge NY) Amusement Park and water park a summertime favorite
58 locals recommend
Water Safari Resort
3183 NY-28Enchanted Forest Water Safari- (Old Forge NY) Amusement Park and water park a summertime favorite
Hiking in the Adirondacks- Lots of mountains to choose from, conquer the high peaks
73 locals recommend
Adirondack Mountains
Hiking in the Adirondacks- Lots of mountains to choose from, conquer the high peaks
North Star Orchards- Pick your own Tulips, apples, etc. Great locally grown produce.
7 locals recommend
North Star Orchards
4741 NY-233North Star Orchards- Pick your own Tulips, apples, etc. Great locally grown produce.
Oneida Lake
Oneida Lake- State Park and Sylvan beach. great summer fun