Bella Regina - Utica

Best Riggies in the USA. Green with patato and sausage are also delicious. One of my favorite Italian spots in Utica.

By far the best Italian Restaurant in Oneida County. Portions are more than generous and their menu leaves nothing to desire. Regina and Angela work so hard to make your visit special. The waitresses are awesome.

Neat little restaurant. A lot of decor. They had small buffet. They are well known for the Chicken Riggis. Very good. They had greens also, very good.

When I went there was no reservations needed yet I could not sit down anywhere until my whole party was there so I had to stand the whole time even though they were not even busy and most all tables were still open. Then my party of five was sat at a small table where we felt crammed even though there was a table across from us that was open and had more seating. They said it was for people that had a party of more than 5 yet before we left a couple was sat there and that was it. The service is not that good but the garlic bread is good but for my pasta the sauce is too watery.

Hands down, best Italian in Utica, NY. The decor is campy and lighthearted. Nostalgia is best. Food is the same in this perspective. The ambience captures the nostalgia of food. It brings me back to Sunday dinner in my best friend's house. The food will be ordered and the owner, Regina, pours her heart into this food. If this is a lunch break, order your meal the day before. This is not the olive garden where everything is frozen and reheated. That's fresh, but the owner himself. The portions are extremely generous and trust me that you have leftovers for days. The seafood and chicken rigs are exceptional and also order the long hot and rice balls! RJ, our server, was great to offer recommendations and to be patient with my friend and I try to decide what to order. He made the experience, he was friendly, professional and engaged. If you're in Utica, don't miss this hidden gem!