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Ancora!, Utica, NY

Ancora!

4.9
4.9
582 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
Italian for encore, Ancora! is located adjacent to the historic Stanley Theatre and is one of the area’s premier dining establishments.

With its concrete-exposed high ceilings, stage lighting, custom-designed wine tower bar, open kitchen, colorful, local artwork and seasonal outdoor seating, Ancora! is the perfect blend of rustic old-world and urban design.

Featuring Mediterranean-inspired, mouthwatering cuisine, including a signature select tapas menu, Ancora! will have you begging for more.

Shared with friends or cherished alone, Ancora! is the ideal compliment to any evening, conversation or show.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Italian, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (315) 724-4815
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mario Pumilio
  • Catering
    We sell full and half trays. Catering menu available at www.AncoraUtica.com
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private banquet room that holds up to 50 people. The room is equipped with a 100 inch projection screen which is great for family videos or powerpoint presentations.
  • Neighborhood
    Utica
  • Cross street
    Hopper Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking and large public parking lot to the right of the building.
  • Entertainment
    Live music on select weekends
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 582 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Upstate New York

    Best Overall

  • Upstate New York

    Best Food

  • Upstate New York

    Good for groups

  • Upstate New York

    Healthy

  • Upstate New York

    Hot spot

  • Upstate New York

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Upstate New York

    Good for special occasions

  • Upstate New York

    Lively

  • Mohawk Valley

    Best Overall

  • Mohawk Valley

    Best Food

  • Mohawk Valley

    Best Service

  • Mohawk Valley

    Best Ambiance

  • Mohawk Valley

    Best Value

  • Mohawk Valley

    Innovative

  • Mohawk Valley

    Good for groups

  • Mohawk Valley

    Healthy

  • Mohawk Valley

    Hot spot

  • Mohawk Valley

    Neighborhood gem

  • Mohawk Valley

    Good for special occasions

  • Mohawk Valley

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ancora! shines with "fantastic" dining experiences, consistently "amazing" food, and "excellent" service. A favorite among locals, it offers delightful dishes like paella and tapas, and a vibrant atmosphere. Patrons appreciate the attentive staff, timely service, and beautifully decorated setting, making it a "go-to destination" for memorable meals and special occasions.

582 Reviews
  1. Olivia

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top notch food, service and staff. Always have the best dinners at Ancora. A must if you are in Utica.

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  2. Robert

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We drive 30 minutes just for a date night here. We were greeted with smiles even though we were late for our reservation. All the staff was great and the food was excellent. We thought about dinner but decided against it due to too much food during dinner. Our host asked if it was our first time there, which it was, then insisted we ordered a dessert on the house. We got a crepe and forgot we were even too full to try any. We will definitely be back soon!

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  3. Joshua

    New York City

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic New Years Eve dinner. Food was great, service was awesome. Great job, Ancora!!!

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  4. Peter

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This is my favorite restaurant. I have never had poor service. The food is the best you ever want.

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  5. Douglas

    Montreal

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was outstanding with very good service. Will be back!

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  6. valerie

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service always excellent. One of our local favorite places!

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  7. Catherine

    VIP

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service is always impeccable here. Love it and will always come back!

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  8. Stephen

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a fantastic experience as always!! The food was delicious and the restaurant was decorated beautifully for the holidays!

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  9. Jimmy

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always consistently good and a wonderful staff makes Ancora a go to destination!

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  10. Sadieann

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service. We all enjoyed our evening.

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FAQs

Ancora! does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Ancora! also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (315) 724-4815.

Ancora! is rated 4.9 stars by 582 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 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ancora!

261 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13501

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hopper Street
  • Neighborhood
    Utica
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Italian, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking and large public parking lot to the right of the building.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mario Pumilio
  • Entertainment
    Live music on select weekends
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (315) 724-4815
  • Catering
    We sell full and half trays. Catering menu available at www.AncoraUtica.com
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private banquet room that holds up to 50 people. The room is equipped with a 100 inch projection screen which is great for family videos or powerpoint presentations.
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