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Motus, Utica, NY

Motus

4.8
4.8
650 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
mōtus (Latin); movement, progress, passion, revolt

A tradesman's gastropub with an undeniable message of purpose.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (315) 624-9090
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Vincent Petronio & JD Smith
  • Neighborhood
    Utica
  • Cross street
    Bank Place
  • Parking details
    Washington Lane parking garage and on street parking available
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 650 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Upstate New York

    Best Service

  • Upstate New York

    Innovative

  • Upstate New York

    American

  • Mohawk Valley

    Best Overall

  • Mohawk Valley

    Best Food

  • Mohawk Valley

    Best Service

  • Mohawk Valley

    Best Ambiance

  • Mohawk Valley

    Best Value

  • Mohawk Valley

    Healthy

  • Mohawk Valley

    Hot spot

  • Mohawk Valley

    Neighborhood gem

  • Mohawk Valley

    Great for fine wines

  • Mohawk Valley

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Mohawk Valley

    Romantic

  • Mohawk Valley

    Good for special occasions

  • Mohawk Valley

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Motus in downtown Utica offers a "phenomenal dinner and delicious dessert" experience with its fine dining atmosphere. The menu features creative dishes like the "scallop appetizer with butternut purée" and a standout chicken duo. Guests praise the "exceptional drinks", cozy ambience, and attentive service, making it a hidden gem.

650 Reviews
  1. David

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New Years Eve Tasting Menu offered 5 courses. Each one was amazing. Pleasant atmosphere, friendly and efficient staff. Very enjoyable evening. Kudos Motus!

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  2. MikeA

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New Years Eve tasting menu was excellent! This was our second year doing it and it is our new tradition.

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  3. Michelle

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants in Central NY. Excellent food with hospitable service. Another wonderful New Years Eve dinner- thank you Motus!

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  4. Sarah

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening, the service is awesome! Staff goes out of their way to accommodate & make sure you are a happy guest!

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  5. Sandra

    VIP

    Charleston

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband & I love this restaurant. Food & service are excellent! Drinks are different & very good. New twists on old recipes. A Manhattan with cherry smoke for an example. Waitresses are up on dishes, how they are made. A very enjoyable evening. With little surprises in between courses. We always get the price fix menu. Expect to pay a little more than an ordinary Utica dinner. But it is truly worth it. The bar area seems to be busy. Very glad we went!

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  6. Suzanne

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have a great experience at this restaurant. We had to wait a bit for our table but the staff acknowledged this and went out of their way to make our night outstanding!

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  7. Rocco

    VIP

    New York City

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the best fish dinners I’ve ever have. Excellent service and atmosphere.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Joe

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Motus is a very nice place to have dinner. Atmosphere is wonderful with just the right ambiance. Service was exceptional! Food was fantastic!! A wonderful evening with my spouse.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Christian

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding as always. A true experience. Amazing flavors, creative dishes and top notch service.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Scott

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pretty good food, not a lot on the menu, way overpriced.

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FAQs

Motus offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (315) 624-9090.

Motus is rated 4.8 stars by 650 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Motus

234 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13502

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bank Place
  • Neighborhood
    Utica
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Washington Lane parking garage and on street parking available
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Vincent Petronio & JD Smith
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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