CULTURE AND DIVERSITY

Ethnic eateries, restaurants, and food trucks are plentiful throughout the neighborhoods of Upstate NY.  What was once an Italian-American dominated scene in the early 20th century (attributed to Italian immigrants who settled in Utica to work in the factories and mills) has notably transitioned to an all-encompassing representation of worldly cultures thanks to a recent immigration of refugees from Bosnia and Southeast Asian regions.

The modern wave of newcomers has served as an economic engine for the Upstate area, most remarkably in the form of cuisine, and some of our most iconic food attractions are the unassuming cafes serving dishes that are guaranteed to make your mouth water.

African Americas Soul Food

Big Al’s BBQ of New York, 33 Dietz Street, Oneonta

Soul One12 – 171 Genesee Street, Utica

Asian Fusion

KARMA – 34 Oriskany Boulevard, Whitesboro

The Lotus Garden Noodle and Sushi House – 1011 King Street, Utica

Nanabi Cafe – 106 Bleecker Street, Utica

Sunny Restaurant – 527 Albany Street, Utica

Sushi House – 621 James Street, Utica

Taichi Bubble Tea, Ramen, and Poke Bowl- 90 N Genesee Street, Utica

Bosnian

Ruznic Market and Restaurant – 801 Albany Street, Utica

Yummilicious Cafe & Bakery – 1600 Rutger Street, Utica

Caribbean

Capresso Coffee Bar and Cuisine – 215 Main Street, Oneonta

Island Breeze Bar and Grill – 517 Mandeville Street, Utica

Simmer Jamaican Restaurant – 606 South Street, Utica

The Sugar Beat – 281 Main Street, Oneonta

Chinese

Beijing House – 1506 Genesee Street, Utica

China Wok – 2001 Genesee Street, Utica

Grand Harmony  – 1809 Genesee Street, Utica

No. 1 Chinese Restaurant – 1122 Mohawk Street, Utica

WuKong Asian Restaurant – 435 Main Street, New York Mills

Dominican

El Barajo Restaurant – 672 Bleecker Street, Utica

Joel’s Spanish Food – 1225 Park Avenue, Utica

Mi Casa – 1315 Genesee Street, Utica

Sabor Latinos Bar and Restaurant – 339 Bleecker Street, Utica

Sazón Frank – 655 Bleecker Street, Utica

Ecuadorian

Tierras Tropicales Bar & Restaurant – 1300 Whitesboro Street, Utica

German

Bagg’s Square Brewing Company- 330 Main Street, Utica

Greek

Greek Gyros – 260 Oriskany Blvd, Yorkville

Symeon’s – 4941 Commercial Drive, Yorkville

Stathis – 1901 Genesee Street, Utica

Mister Mike’s Gyros– 50 Kellogg Road, New Hartford

Halal

Al Madina Halal—1155 Mohawk St, Utica

Hatian

May’s Kitchen — 328 South St., Utica

Indian

Minar Fine Indian Cuisine – 609 French Road, New Hartford

Norbu – 149 Main Street, Cooperstown (Indian, Tibetan, Nepali)

Taj Mahal Indian Halal Restaurant – 60 Genesee Street, New Hartford

Irish

5 Points Public House – 623 Columbia Street, Utica

The Celtic Harp – 805 Varick Street, Utica

Italian

Ambassador Restaurant- 537 Albany St., Utica

Ancora! – 261 Genesee Street, Utica

Aqua Vino Restaurant and Banquets – 8655 Clinton Street, New Hartford

Bella Regina – 15 Auert Ave, Utica

Café CaNole- 1 Campion Rd., New Hartford

Caruso’s Pastry Shoppe – 707 Bleecker Street, Utica

Cafe Daniele – 1556 Mohawk Street, Utica

Chesterfield’s Tavolo – 131 North Genesee Street, Utica

Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse – 147 North Genesee Street, Utica

Desserts Beyond the Ordinary – 50 Auert Ave, Utica

Florentine Pastry Shop – 667 Bleecker Street, Utica

It’s a Utica Thing Kitchen and Bar – 350 Leland Ave., Utica

Pellettieri Joe’s – 927 Jay Street, Utica

Joey’s 307 – 307 Mohawk Street, Utica

Nostro’s Restobar & Lounge – 268 Genessee St., Utica

Rosa’s Trattoria: Italian Bakery and Deli – 2644 Genesee Street, Utica

Sammy and Annie Foods – 717 Bleecker Street, Utica

Trattoria Calabria – 706 Culver Ave., Utica

Ventura’s Restaurant – 787 Lansing Street, Utica

Japanese

Mitsuba – 17 Ellinwood Dr, New Hartford

Peking Tokyo – 3 Henderson St #3, New York Mills

Sumo Japanese Steakhouse – 4671 Commercial Drive, New Hartford

Red Samurai Steakhouse – 8562 Seneca Turnpike, New Hartford

Lebanese

Grapevine – 120 Genesee Street, New Hartford

Karam’s Middle East Bakery and Restaurant – 137 Campbell Avenue, Yorkville

Lafa  Mediterranean by Zeina’s– 4666 Commercial Drive, New Hartford

Mariam – 372 Oriskany Blvd, Whitesboro

Phoenician Restaurant – 623 French Road, New Hartford

Zeina’s Cafe – 607 Varick Street, Utica

Mexican

Cantina Catrin – 700 Oriskany Blvd, Yorkville

El Buen Gusto – 1101 Mohawk St, Utica

El Jarocho Mexican Restaurant & Bar – 1305 Floyd Ave, Rome

Las Delicias Taqueria – 322 James St, Utica

Pedro’s Kitchen – 4648 Commercial Drive, New Hartford

Rio Grande Tex Mex Grill – 3913 Oneida St, New Hartford

Tren De Villa Mexican Restaurant – 95 E Main St, Mohawk

Polish

Polish Community Club – 810 Columbia Street, Utica

Venezuelan

Sun Taste’s Restaurant   852 Bleecker Street, Utica

Vietnamese

Pho Vietnam – 8469 Seneca Turnpike, New Hartford

Pho Mekong House of Noodles – 601 John Street, Utica

Yemeni

Marib Restaurant – 706 Varick St, Utica