Great slice in the heart of Utica. Great balance of sauce, cheese, and toppings. Crust is delicious…read moreon its own. (Try the upside down pie or slice.) Fast service. Casual dining area. Nice people behind the counter... Exactly what you want in a local pizza joint.

Came here expecting some pizza excellence. After all, some of these reviews speak of Nina's as a…read moregift from God. Average pizza that is more bready than crusty. Way too much cheese & baked on a metal screen. I ordered two slices from their 24" pie. More gimmick than good pizza. Extra soft and not very crusty. The cheese is so gloppy, it spills off the crust and all over your hands. Unfortunate, because the sauce is quite good. I ordered an upside down pie and 2 garlic "giant" knots, too. The upside down was better than the plain cheese, but had the same soft crust, albeit with a better ratio of cheese to sauce to crust. Again, the sauce was the winner. The garlic knots were awful. Tasted like greasy day old pizza dough. No garlic flavor whatsoever. Price for large upside down, 2 large slices, and 2 knots? Nearly $40. Very disappointing.

I came here a couple of months ago on a work trip. I'm a huge pizza fan and I was completely…read moresurprised by the size of the slices and the variety of pizza toppings. The slice was from the tip of my middle finger, down to my elbow. I ended up getting two slices but I actually wanted more. The manager helped me narrow it down to the Buffalo Chicken and the Meat lovers pizzas. While waiting for the food my co-workers and checked out all the historic sports jerseys hanging up in the dining area. Once the pizza came it was game on. I'm not a big guy but I got to brag a little because I finished more of the pizzas than one of my taller co-workers. If I come back to this area, Big Jay's will be one of my stops.

We stopped in for a team dinner after calling and being advised they could seat and service 25+…read morepeople. I don't know if I would say it can accommodate 25 people or that it has about 25 seats for the whole business. But they were amazing with what we needed. They were able to make pizza, wings, keep track of drinks and overall a very friendly and speedy. The pizza was delicious! The BBQ wings so good. The restroom was clean once found. It's a must stop if in Rome. Parking was easy. Some public parking for 2 hours right outside the business available too.

This pizzeria is a quintessential pizza parlor and is the second oldest pizzeria in the country…read more This is not your typical pizza and they are the originator of the upside down pizza. I have been coming to this establishment for far too many years to admit to and it never disappoints. Not much has changed here over the years other than the prices. They have been around for over a 110 years. The restaurant is nothing fancy and most of their business is take out but to me nothing beats one of their fresh out of the oven pies with their gooey cheese on the bottom and crispy crust. On a warm summer night you can find me sitting outside at their picnic table enjoying a fresh hot pie.

On my way into Syracuse International Airport while picking up my rental car, a very friendly…read moreEnterprise manager recommended a pizzeria called O'scugnizzo. He mentioned it is the second oldest pizzeria in America, so I had to check it out. I'm so glad I did. This is a really cute, community-oriented spot with a warm and welcoming feel. I ordered a small pizza, but "small" definitely does not feel small here. It was actually a great size. More importantly, the pizza was super fresh and extremely delicious. What stood out just as much as the food was how kind everyone was. As someone visiting from out of town, I really appreciated how warm and friendly the people were. It also felt like the kind of place that would be great for hosting a casual party or gathering. Highly recommend. If you're in Utica, this is definitely a place you need to try.

the pizza is good, love the wings I got a calzone and didn't…read morelike it. the waitress was great, I would try it again

I ordered a large plain pizza and it was either left in the oven too long or it was someone else's…read moreorder who never picked it up, it seems like it was sitting around for awhile and became dried out, and was very salty too, it was kind of like a cracker with sauce. It sure isn't like the Joes of yesteryear, no comparison.

Ordered two pizzas and they said 20 min for pick up. My wife went to pick them up and they…read moreaccidentally gave one of our pizzas to somone else. They apologized and asked if she would mind waiting a few min for our pie. Not only did they provide our complete order but also gave us an extra pizza. Now this is a business that puts customers first. Unlike another pizza place whom we ordered from in the past who totally messed up our order and blamed it on us and made us pay for the mistake OScugnizzo pizza,I will recommend Tony's all day long. Customers first and their pizzas are absolutely delicious. Thank you Tony's for making us feel valued and appreciated. BTW I don't ever leave reviews. 5 stats to this fantastic neighborhood business.

We order consistently, food is either burnt or cold! When I have tried to call, their voice box is…read morenot set up, will never order from them again!

We went for lunch today and had no problem finding 2 seats at the bar. The place is clean and…read morecomfortable, with a small dining room, too. I ordered the half portion of chicken riggies, which are some of my favorite in the area. The serving size for even the half was big, and I had enough leftovers for another meal. The garlic bread that comes with it is also excellent. My dining partner ordered some medium wings and reported they were also great; they came with a decent amount of sauce. I noticed a fried bologna on their menu, which I was tempted to try, but that'll just have to be for next time!

The cheese pizza was good, unique flavor. Place itself was not super clean. I saw a few people…read morestruggling to find a place to eat and finding a table that was decent.

Wow !!! Have been wanting to go for years and about the time we went the restaurant closed due to…read morea fire. Heard they reopened in a new location but never seemed to find time or thought about it. Decided today was the day....Have been kicking myself that we haven't tired it sooner. It was so good. Staff there were friendly, warm, and inviting. We spoke to the owner for a while about a shared experience in DC. The restaurant back in the day was so dark when it was the Black Cat and now is so open, light, and inviting. Nothing fancy but is great for a casual meal. Now for the Pizza.... What makes it so great is the thin light and crispy crust with the right amount of toppings and cheese. They offer many different and unique pizzas and am looking forward to returning and trying several other pizzas. Would highly recommend, truly a five star experience.

We loved Mangia Macrina's back when it was on Seneca Turnpike and after it was lost to a fire, we…read moredefinitely missed it. I am SO happy that they are in their new location. It's spacious inside and the staff is super friendly. It's clear they take great pride in their food, and they should. Is it going to be a little more expensive? Maybe. But you're paying for excellent quality pizza cooked in a wood fire oven. It took maybe 4 minutes to get my pizza to my table. There are so many unique offerings on the menu and if you're feeling like trying something different, go for the one with fig, goat cheese, rosemary and an amazing honey drizzle (Miele di Fico). They also do gluten free! Highly recommend for a great quality pizza.

I'll give this place one star for the simple fact that I can't give it less. The lady at the…read morecounter was very friendly but that's honestly the only thing this place has going for it. I ordered a slice of meat lovers and a slice of pepperoni to go. When I got in the car it smelled like a frozen Tony's pizza, and truthfully it didn't look much different either. I had a bite of meat lovers and it was nothing but a rubbery piece of bacon fat bigger than a piece of pepperoni. The pizza was greasy, the sauce was an orange paste that looked and tasted like a hot pocket. I haven't eaten those kind of foods in years but that taste is unforgettable, and not in a good way. This place should not be called a pizzeria.

Always great staff. Great area to be in with such a peaceful environment. And the food is always…read moreamazing and fresh. Staff will immediately correct any mistakes. Even on busy nights, it's worth the wait.

Wings are super unique, very good. We enjoyed the medium ones. They aren't saucy on the outside the…read moreflavor is inside and the outside is like bbq'd. I enjoyed the pizza its unique too- different than nys stye. Crust was really nice. Music was a choice, very loud and punk. But staff was friendly.

Hypes: - 5 stars for hands down the best fried chicken in…read moreall of the land. I'm not joking and i'm not biased - it's simply the best and that too in Utica NY - The original fried chicken is great, but my favorite go tos are the hot honey chicken and the lemon pepper chicken. mmm. my mouth is salivating as i write this. It's perfectly crispy, perfectly flavored, and well..perfect - Love their sides also - there's a good variety to pick from - collard greens, yams, cabbage, and mac and cheese. their cornbread is so soft and yummy. - I have heard their brunch and their shrimp and other dishes are good but they can't get past the chicken to try anything else yet. it's too good. Gripes: - You might think a meal of chicken and two sides is pricey but it's really worth it for what you get and worth the satisfaction in your content smiling belly.

This is a Great Example of Black or African American Food taste like and providing business as…read moreProfessionals. They also do a lot of catering its sucks when you can't order on those days they are supposed to be open for the public. But nonetheless, I haven't eaten my own cultural food in years because of pork, but this right here brought it back to the Roots! the Food Here!