Ventura's - Utica

Fantastic authentic Italian food, great service, reasonable prices read more Fantastic authentic Italian food, great service, reasonable prices

I ordered the veal marsala at the restaurant. Unfortunately, it lacked flavor and the veal was tough, with only small pieces served. read more I ordered the veal marsala at the restaurant. Unfortunately, it lacked flavor and the veal was tough, with only small pieces served.

Excellent! I ordered scallops, a baked potato, salad, and for dessert I had tiramisu. I had never been to this restaurant before, but the food was so delicious... read more Excellent! I ordered scallops, a baked potato, salad, and for dessert I had tiramisu. I had never been to this restaurant before, but the food was so delicious that it felt like I had been a regular customer for a long time. The staff were friendly and overall it was a great dining experience. Keep up the good work!

I was in town for the Boilermaker and decided to visit this restaurant based on a friend's recommendation. It was the busiest weekend of the year, but we were s... read more I was in town for the Boilermaker and decided to visit this restaurant based on a friend's recommendation. It was the busiest weekend of the year, but we were seated without any issues. The restaurant has an old school Italian charm, and the owner personally escorted us to our table. The food and menu were both amazing. I would even consider driving two hours from home just to have dinner here again! Fast forward to 2024, and it's another Boilermaker weekend. We will definitely make it a point to return every time we are in the area and would even drive specifically for the food. The bartender, Moe, was great, the owner greeted and seated us, and the food was simply perfect. This restaurant is a must-visit spot in Utica.

Old school Italian restaurant. Perfect in every way. The service, the food, the atmosphere. If I lived in Utica, these folks would know my name. Was in town for... read more Old school Italian restaurant. Perfect in every way. The service, the food, the atmosphere. If I lived in Utica, these folks would know my name. Was in town for my son’s college graduation and we went on recommendation from my college roommate who grew up in Utica. Can’t wait to come back. Do yourself a favor and memorize the name Ventura’s for when you’re in Utica (especially if you’re a Yankees fan). I am not, but hope they will forgive me!