Motus is a delightful modern American gastropub in Utica's downtown district, helmed by executive chef duo Vincent Petronio and JD Smith. The restaurant showcases avant-garde dishes on seasonally-changing menus, crafted from the finest local ingredients. Diners can choose from a wide variety of inventive house specialties at lunch and dinner throughout the week, including favorites like housemade semolina pasta platters with French shallots and house-ground chili, chicken roulade with parsley butter and marcona almonds, porter-battered cod with house-cut boardwalk fries, and paella a la marinara service for two filled with littleneck clams and scallops. Shareable appetizers include elegant selections like beet Napoleon and cheesesteak poutine.

234 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13502, Phone: 315-624-9090

Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute The Boehlert Transportation Center at Union Station The Utica Zoo Stanley Center for The Arts F.X. Matt Brewing Company Oneida County Historical Society St. Joseph and St. Patrick Church Players of Utica The Tailor and The Cook Nail Creek Pub and Brewery Motus Ventura's 72 Tavern and Grill Woodland Farm Brewery Utica Memorial Auditorium

Explore more: Upstate New York > Vacation Ideas in Utica, New York

Plan Your Trip

Get Ready to Go!

Need some more help?


Go to travel reservations.