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.

Three greasy loudmouths screamed at my 79 yr old mother and her autistic client after shouting the…read morewhole time they were waiting for their order. The food? Like 4 day old Ellio's pizza left out in the sun. We ended up throwing it in the trash rather than risk getting sick from it. Seriously, who yells at an elderly woman and an autistic man? Greasy hellhole the health department should shut down.

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.

Slice is one of my favorite pizza spots in Utica. You can't go wrong with classic cheese but I've…read morehad several options for slices and they've all been great. Special shout out to the purple cow chicken slice which has some sort of delicious sauce on it (my only regret is not getting extra on the side). There's plenty of tasty sides and apps, but I love the seasoning on their waffle fries. I also think you can't go wrong picking up a slice of cheesecake while you're there. It's a small space and not a sit down type of joint, but it's clean and the staff are friendly and quick. You can order online for an easy and convenient option. Highly recommend for some quality pizza in Utica.

Had a friend stop over with a pizza and it was horrible. I wouldn't feed that to a dog.read more

So authentic and homemade food. I had some tasty slices of…read morepizza. Great toppings and a lot, very hearty and yummy. I plan to go again next time in Utica. Also right next to Donovan's ballpark stadium.

Went in for a slice on a recommendation. They had about 6 different pizza choices ready to go for…read moreslices. They have a thicker slice than I prefer but I got the mushroom and sausage which was LOADED with toppings. The crust was golden brown looking great but a slightly doughy but hard bottom which made cutting it difficult with plastic silverware as to not dirty my dress clothes. They used a mild spicy sausage which I liked as it gave a bit more flavor compared to the canned mushrooms. Slice was ok and good for a quick easy meal. The cheesecake slice was large and VERY dense with a side of strawberry topping for me to use or not use. It was very thick with large chunks of strawberries. A slice and a cheesecake cost $9. Service was quick and straight to the point. Overall ok quality It won't become a regular place for me but it's good for a quick meal when you have limited time.

Great lunch at Lukins. We stopped in from out of town, heading from Skaneateles NY to Rhode Island…read more We had a large eggplant parm hoagie and buffalo wings. The eggplant parm was HUGE! We finished half of it, and took the other half home. Delicious, and was a fantastic price. The wings were done perfectly. Great wing sauce with blue cheese dressing. Had a few draft beers at the bar. Our Bartender was Danielle, who was such a nice person and created a fun environment. Got to meet the owner, who was very welcoming. I would rush back whenever in town!!

First time in Lukins. There's three entrances - one in the pizzeria area and two in the bar area…read more First thing that struck me when I entered the bar area is it was very cool in there...and empty for noon on. Friday. Ordered a UC draft and it was good and cold. Grabbed a seat and waited for the fish fry (Friday special). Fish fry was good, served with fries and cole slaw. Drink specials listed on a couple large chalk boards and the floor looked like it hadn't been swept up lately - good food. Next time I think I'll order "to go".

Anyone who requires or wants to follow a gluten free diet and also wants Italian food, I would…read morehighly recommend Pizzeria Italians. First, this place has more gluten free options on the menu than I've seen anywhere. The menu does not just include pizza but also Riggies, chicken parm, boneless chicken nuggets, pasta and even gluten free greens. I ordered the chicken parm and an order of greens, which was too much for one meal. I was just so curious as to what each dish tasted like. I was not disappointed. I tasted the greens along with the chicken parm and both were delicious. I put the greens in the fridge for another time. If I lived here, this would be my go to place but I'm just visiting. I won't leave town though without a return visit to take a pizza on the road to determine if it as good as the other 2 dishes I tried!

Just had another pizza from this place. 1/2 with sausage and 1/2 garlic. Never disappointed. I'm a…read morebig fan of this place. Wings and garlic knots are fantastic. The crew is very accommodating and cordial. 5 stars for sure.

What can I say about Joe's pizza? Their light and crispy crust made from scratch with their sauce…read morealways made fresh daily making them one of the best pizza joint in the area. Not your ordinary slice of pizza, Joe's makes their pies with the sauce on top an cheese on the bottom giving it a unconventional twist that I swear will blow you away. Joe's wings are also just as good as their pizzas. Their wings are humongous and amazingly delicious especially their everything wings. Make sure when you order to ask to make them extra crispy because they taste 10x better that way. Overall, Joe's pizza is one best pizza joint I've had. They price are very reasonable which is also a plus.

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.

Had an incredibly filling lunch aka dinner. Fresh, hot and…read moretasty cevapi and pita. We had the meat pita (burek ) and cheese pita (sirnica) and yummy pizza too. It's hard to find authentic tasty Bosnian food. Thanks for great food at a great price. Will go next time in Utica.

Not much to say about this place other than "it's pretty damn good." The pizzas phenomenal. Even a…read morefew friends of mine who don't like pizza love it. The ambiance is mostly irrelevant. There's 2 tables, it's meant for pickup or delivery. It comes fast, hot, affordable, and it tastes good. The wings are meh, but that's fine. Overall i'd say a solid 8/10. If you're in the area, come grab some two bros'.

First: EVERYTHING SAUCE (for wings/dipping) is a MUST! The pizza crust is AMAZING (I haven't had…read morecrust like this in ages). Second: I ordered a FULL size sandwich (for the extra cost it was worth it). And for half I got 2 meals out of it.... this is the remainder of that other half. Highly recommend just getting a full. It was delicious! Lastly: We Stayed to eat there. Overall service was great. It's definitely the "to-go" vibes but very much sit down friendly. I can't wait to go back. -First timer to the restaurant-

Rosario's is my jam! Just a few issues. The individual slices never seem to be as good as the full…read morepizzas, for some odd reason. The slices are firmer and thicker, with a little too much cheese and a bit too little sauce, which i personally dislike. I usually come here with a few friends anyway, though, so we get a full pie. That's where it's at. Crispy, cheesy, saucy, even the crust is great! Great bang for your buck, too. If you're looking for a great family meal without putting a dent in your wallet, get some rosario's! The restaurant itself is pretty alright. It could use a little more... anything, to be honest. the place feels a bit empty. That said, it's rare that i even sit down and eat there anyway. The service is good. Nothing of note. They're polite, quick, and friendly. Can't ask for much more

Great pizza and incredibly warm and welcoming staff! Always a good experience whenever we go!read more

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.