Across the Row Bistro

Excellent food in a cozy atmosphere! I’ve been back several times and enjoyed every meal.

Don’t do it. Charred burger. Bad service. Complete over priced. Did I mention I really try and support the little guy. He should try something else. I am sorry. Don’t do it.

Terrible service… EXTREMELY slow. Gummy and tasteless risotto. We have been 3 times and all three experience deserve one star or less. Do not recommend.

Just had a delicious dinner with my family of five at Across The Row Bistro. The staff has been gracious and welcoming each time I have been here. Tonight was no exception. We started with two delicious appetizers — the artichokes and the bruschetta. I had the pork shank which was generous and very good. Overall, our experience was excellent and I would recommend the restaurant highly.

NYC prices, average meal; NO AIR CONDITIONING… Save this one for a fall or winter day/​night. Rack of lamb’s a good bet. Steer clear of the gnocchi. Staff was very friendly.

Excellent food as others have said. Came here late on an off night in February and had the place to ourselves. The service was exceptionally friendly despite sitting down late. It was like having dinner at someone’s house, in a good way. We even got shown around upstairs. I ordered my rack of lamb rare and when we were done the chef came out and asked me how I thought of it. The rest of everyone’s food was great as well. Will certainly be coming back here for special occasions.

Ate a Valentine’s dinner a week ago. Good service and great food. Mussels were served French peasant style with a garlic broth begging to be sopped up with fresh bread. I had perfectly cooked Ahi tuna — a slab of fish that meant take home portion. The split, broiled lobster tail was delicious. My wife had two apps, one as an entrée. The squid was fine but the lump crab cakes were excellent.
We brought our ow wine (a Bordeaux). When I made reservations I was told there would be a $ 10 corking fee. It wasn’t on the bill and when I mentioned it they graciously opted to waive it. A very peasant experience.

Excellent food and atmosphere! The place was kicking with about 30 people and our service was excellent. Now that they have their liquor license this is clearly one of the nicest place to dine in the Utica/​Rome area.

Very accommodating for late reservation on abuse weekend in town! Excellent food!

On the positive side: Good dinner! A super welcome addition to Clinton. The waitress was super nice and kept our water glasses full. We even got a free half bottle of wine from another table because we didn’t realize it was BYOB and came empty handed. Super sweet of them. The tuna was seared nicely with sesame. Nicely medium rare. The crab cake was flavorful and seasoned nicely. They’re also open on Sunday and Monday so this makes them one of the few decent places around you can eat anywhere near here on those off-​days. The place also looks nice and has an intimate vibe good for dates.
On the negative side: The crab cake was greasy. The broccoli rabe side was waaaay overdone on both dishes. The risotto, though tasty, was also overdone. I don’t know if that’s because it’s been sitting too long (we arrived at 8:30) so maybe that’s not always the case. The bistro salad with every entrée was fresh and better than the one you get at Nola’s.
Two entrees and an app and side of truffle fries came out to 63 not including tip so not cheap. If they can fix these few kinks, I’d say definitely worth coming back as regulars instead of going to Nola’s.
It’s more of a solid 3.5 stars with room to grow upwards!

Excellent dinner! Hostess needs to… host (was visibly stressed and unwelcoming; sets a bad tone). Need salad dressing upgrade, and to serve some excellent bread and butter, but appetizers and entrees were delicious and interesting, décor is great, ambiance in general lively and fun. Looking forward to going back… regularly.