Cafe CaNole Bakery & Restaurant

This was our second time at Café Canole and it was just as amazing as the first. We sat outside and ordered the Chicken Milanese and Chicken Francese. Both were delicious, but the Milanese stole the show — crispy chicken over a rich cream sauce with the citrusy salad cutting through… one of the best dishes I’ve had in a long time. Dean, the owner, personally stopped by our table both times to check in, which really stood out. No special occasion needed — this will be a regular spot for us!

We had a party of 7 for a bit of a birthday celebration. Our server, Jason, was incredible, as was the rest of the staff that helped with water, etc. Jay explained the specials and was very personable. We had arancini as an app. So. Good. Our dinners were wonderful all around. No complaints from anyone. I can only speak for myself, but my dinner, the Chicken Marsala special, was absolutely delicious. The parmesan risotto that accompanied it was superb. Portions were large enough to take home for a second meal. Since it was a birthday celebration, we had to have dessert. A couple cannolis, a piece of Godiva chocolate cake, and more. Everything was delicious. A great experience. We weren't rushed at all, felt relaxed and definitely taken care of. A wonderful night out.

Fantastic flavors and unbeatable value! This has been a long time favorite. You just got takeout a couple nights ago. Could not believe how big the portions were. Despite most places overcharging and gouging, Cafe Canole still offers an excellent value. Big portions and the taste is second to none in Utica! I would highly recommend this restaurant!

My wife Irene and I decided to go to Cafe CaNole for her milestone birthday, with a reservation for 8 PM and although there was no host or hostess at the door, we were quickly acknowledged by a passing server once we entered that someone will be over to seat us, and we were at our table within a couple minutes. They brought us waters and some fresh bread baked in house with a dipping oil. My wife got a limoncello spritz which also had some prosecco in it and is a seasonal drink special. The menu has a nice variety of choices and also offers items noted as vegetarian or gluten free options. We split a Caprese salad that had a light but lively vinaigrette. Super enjoyable and great for summer. We got the fried meatballs and the greens CaNole for appetizers. The meatballs were phenomenal,

Hands down the best food in the area. This is easily a top-tier spot in CNY where the staff is consistently great. I’ve honestly never had a bad experience here. The vibe is exactly what you want: relaxed but refined. It's clear they pay attention to detail. If you’re looking for some of the best Italian food in a great environment, this is it.