This place nails the Utica scene for Italian food…read more Meatballs, eggplant parm and chicken riggies....all were delicious, authentic, and beautifully prepared. Really great meal with kind servers.

Aquavino deserves more than the allotted 5 stars. Trish and staff expertly facilitated a…read morebereavement luncheon for our family. Upon arrival the gorgeous fall hydrangeas and mums adorned with pumpkins was a pretty site. The amazing staff was warm and welcoming and the interior was nicely decorated with autumn colored napkins and decor. Service was second to none! Aquavino was so very accommodating that we felt at home. Trish is a great leader and directed our party of 50 very professionally. We truly felt like guests. The food was all delicious! Kudos to the chefs and servers. Everything we had including cavatelli, meatballs, potatoes, chicken marsala, greens, and salad were fantastic. The bar service was great! Every employee was kind and personable. Thank you Aquavino for making a terribly sad day more enjoyable.

Another Hidden Gem along Route 20. This is a beautiful Inn with a nice restaurant attached within…read morewith lots of bar and other seating, including a downstairs for larger events. Chef Andrew and owner knocked it out of the park tonight. Spouses shrimp special with mushrooms and spinach over pasta. Bread licking good . Lamb chops 3 of them were good. Cooked perfectly Yukon mashed and vegetables also very good. Starter, no pictures, we ate them before pictures were excellent. Shared a wedge salad and small clams casino . Service by Todd was very good. Worth a drive and highly recommended.

We stopped in after not wanting to wait for BBQ. We are foodies from NYC and were so impressed with…read morethe quality of service, the historic building and the food. The menu is a mix of a chophouse with a large selection of chef selections from paella, pasta and schnitzel. The chef is a CIA graduate which is surprising to find in Central NY. The food was fresh and i noted that the chef makes his own bread, dressing, aioli's and desserts. It's clear the chef puts care into his work. We ordered - house salad - solid salad with house dressing. nice, nothing crazy - onion soup, this was excellent. really well done, from the croutons, cheese and flavor. wow - calamari - the only thing we didnt love - chicken schnitzle - excellent, authentic - scallops - fresh, perfectly cooked. a bit too sauced, but great - creamy garlic and spinach pasta - our kids didnt love, but decent The desserts were great as well. The restaurant was very accommodating to our casual attire and 3 young kids. Amazingly kind. The entire experience is a bit like going back in time, the historic nature of the setting is hard to explain, but you really feel it.

Been hearing good things about this restaurant and finally put it on our bucket list for tonight…read more Erica provided very attentive and friendly service. The restaurant is large with lots of seating plus bar seating. Food, specials. Pork Osa bucco normally over mashed but had their excellent tasting pasta with garlic oil. Pork was large and excellent. Spouse had their filet marsalla over mashed. Also excellent. Greens Kennedy with potatoes were good but could have been served hotter. Menu is large. Convenient parking lot. Will return.

Pros- can't think of a single thing I liked…read more Cons- we went to Michael Ts for an early Father's Day dinner and I couldn't be more disappointed! To start, the fried ravioli was bland and barely had any cheese inside. Then, they were out of the entree I wanted (Prime Rib). Instead I ordered the Filet Mignon. Not only was it over-cooked (I ordered medium and got well) but it was so where near the size they advertise. I eat very clean and weigh all of my portions so I can quickly eyeball what 9 oz looks like and what I was served as only 6.5 oz at the very best. Next, the server was passive aggressive and sarcastic. Overall, this was a terrible experience and I was never go back!

9/27/26 3:30 open table reservation,…read more Seated promptly, waitress took our drink order and returned with bread. Ordered the premium app - Buratta, Then the early bird specials(3:00 to 5:30) -Fettuccine Alfredo and Alpine grilled chicken. Included Minestrone and chickerina soup and ice cream or mini cannoli and soft drinks or coffee/tea. Pasta was a little off (not sure if over or under cooked) with the alpine chicken. Excellent value and food was tasty. Decor outdated, who cares, it adds charm to the experience. Will return when we are in the area again.

I went into Carmella's today for a solo lunch and was able to sit right at the bar. I got a tuna…read moremelt and was expecting to take half home but it was so good I ate it all. The house made chips were also excellent. Service was great and the bartender was friendly. There's plenty of tables inside and a decent sized bar; it wasn't too busy so it was a nice quiet and relaxing solo lunch. I'll definitely be back for another one!

The music could be not as loud and staff could be more attentive to walk-ins like myself. I don't…read moreusually call ahead if I walk in other than that the food is great Frankie's a great guy.

I heard a rumor that there was free food at this place and I had been wanting to check this place…read moreout. how horrible! I got there at 2:15. I got in line, not realizing there was approximately 50-60 persons in front of me. people went by me with 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 plates. meatloaf and chocolate cake. it smelled so good. I was shaking because my blood sugar was low, I had not eaten that day. I waited in line forever. people came from the patio to 'cut' in line for seconds and even thirds. while others, such as my self, had not gotten anything as yet.nothing left at 3:00 but apologies. I got 3T. of NOT spaghetti and nasty salad. the blond serving talks of next year, states more food is coming and walks off. so I am just standing there. no one is serving, promises of food. when? no one seems to have an answer.there is a lot of grumbling and complaining, SO I went home to fix myself something to eat. how horrible! ps- overflowing-one wastebasket, that is impossible to find because people finished eating and got up and walked off, pigs that they are, AND the amount of food that was NOT eaten but was thrown out.

Amazing food, amazing drinks, amazing service every single time! The vibes are spectacular!read more

Service was excellent. Housemade bread & butter were wonderful. Loved my cocktail, it was made…read morewell. Nice ambiance but very loud, as expected in a small establishment. I absolutely hated my swordfish, it was dry & tasteless. Paired with 1 piece of potato, fennel & tomatoes. Personally I feel did not mesh well with the fish and were also flavorless and dry. Very disappointed in that aspect, expected a lot more as far as taste. Needs improvement.

In an area with great Italian restaurants, this one earned my top spot. Great decor, quiet, great…read moreservice. Smallish menu but everything on it 5 star. Has the best veal francaise in memory and my wife had the special veal dish for the evening, we shared both. Utica greens were awesome, they have another version with more 'stuff' in it, we did not try this time. Been here a few times, definitely rec.

We had an excellent meal at The Willows and would definitely recommend! Food and service were both…read more5 star and above and beyond expectations. The restaurant was clean,warm and relaxing inside

Wildflowers isn't just a place to eat, it is truly a dining experience. The food, service, and…read moresetting all come together perfectly. Presentation is huge because you eat with your eyes first and they nail it. Easily one of the best dinners my wife and I have had in a very long time.

Wildflowers ambience is amazing. The staff were friendly and attentive. The food presentation was…read moreexcellent. Our food was very good but not as good as I expected to be.