Ancora!

Italian Restaurants in Utica, New York

4.6 (395)

CategoryItalian Restaurants Β· Caterer, Fine dining restaurant, Mediterranean restaurant, Restaurant
Address261 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13501
AreaUtica, New York
Phone(315) 724-4815
Google rating 4.6 (395)

Hours

Thursday4:30–8:30 PM
Friday4:30–9:30 PM

About Ancora!

Featuring Mediterranean-inspired, mouth-watering cuisine, including a signature select tapas menu, Ancora! Italian restaurant will have you begging for more. Shared with friends or cherished alone, Ancora! is the ideal complement to any evening. Onsite and offsite catering are also available. We look forward to having you as our guest and hope you enjoy our Italian and Mediterranean food! Discover the delicious flavors of Ancora! today.

Serving delicious Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, including tapas and crepes, Ancora! is one of the Utica, NY area’s premier fine-dining establishments.

Located at 261 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13501, Ancora! operates as an italian restaurant serving Utica in New York. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as caterer, fine dining restaurant, mediterranean restaurant, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

In Utica, family-run Italian places are busiest on weekend evenings and around holidays, when reservations or call-ahead seating are worth it. BYOB is common at smaller restaurants in some states, with a modest corkage fee or none at all; the listing or a quick call will tell you. Wing-and-pizza shops across New York do most of their business by delivery and price wings by the piece or in fixed counts, with sauce heat adjustable on request. Catering trays, party pizzas and sheet pies need a day's notice at most places, and more around big game days.

The business lists hours on 2 days of the week. On most of those days it is open 4:30–8:30 PM. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (315) 724-4815. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is ancorautica.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 395 reviews, which is a strong result for an italian restaurant in Utica and suggests consistent service.

Utica is in New York, in the Northeast, where four distinct seasons shape local life: hot humid summers, snowy winters that can close businesses for a day, and a dense pattern of towns where walking, transit and street parking all matter. Traffic in Utica peaks on weekday mornings and afternoons, so allow extra time then. Addresses read from the street number up to the city, state abbreviation and five-digit ZIP code; the map link on this page shows the exact spot.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Dave Horner 4 months ago

We had a family gathering there recently. About 25 people in the back area. The service and the food was fantastic. The servers were fast and always checking in about what we needed. We couldn’t have been happier with our evening. We’ll definitely be having gatherings there again!

Alexander Fletcher 8 months ago

A bit of an underwhelming atmosphere, think Tavern style complete with chalkboards. Food pricing was incredible, very affordable and very tasty. The calamari were incredibly crispy and very tender served with cocktail sauce, was definitely a unique choice. The paella was served, hot, and served concerning really quick, leading me to believe that it was previously frozen. Nonetheless, it tasted delicious and was loaded with sausage, some of the seafoods seemed a little bit fishier than to be expected however, overall it was a good dish. The desserts were the main attraction, all of the crΓͺpes looked fantastic, but the tiramisu was delicious, and perfectly creamy. Our service staff was fantastic. He was very attentive and took great care of us.

Laurissa Solar 9 months ago

This place felt like that warm hug after a very long day. Having worked all day and then driving 4 hours to get to Utica for a small getaway this weekend, my boyfriend and I stopped here for a drink and something to eat. The service was lovely as everyone was incredibly friendly. The food was AMAZING! Calamari was light, mussels were tender, potatoes were indulgent. The cocktails were on point. This place is an absolute gem!

Pietra Baio a year ago

We had the best experience at Ancora before the Sofronio Vasquez concert last Saturday night! Even though the restaurant was packed to the gills, the service was exceptional from the moment we walked in. The owner greeted us with a warm smile and genuine gratitude, and despite how busy it was, there was such a calm, welcoming vibe. We were seated right away at our reserved table and taken care of quickly and thoroughly. Our waitress even asked if we were heading to the Stanley for the show (we were!) and offered to expedite our order to make sure we got there on timeβ€”which we did, with no stress at all. And the food?! The lobster ravioli was unreal. I practically licked the plate. Ancora helped make it a truly fantastic night out in Utica. Do yourself a favorβ€”get tickets to a show at the Stanley and book dinner at Ancora beforehand. You won’t regret it!

Adam Hovak 2 years ago

Great place for a quick bite right in the heart of downtown. Make sure you have reservations for Friday or Saturday because they fill up quick. The atmosphere is great and the staff is friendly. The bar is fully stocked! You can’t go wrong with the appetizers and the filet is always tasty. For reference, a table of 4 takes 60-90 min with dinner and drinks

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ancora! located?

Ancora! is at 261 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13501, in Utica, New York. Use the β€œOpen in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Ancora!?

Ancora! is listed as an italian restaurant and is also tagged on Google as caterer, fine dining restaurant, mediterranean restaurant.

What are the hours of Ancora!?

Published hours are Thursday: 4:30–8:30 PM; Friday: 4:30–9:30 PM. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

What is the phone number of Ancora!?

You can call Ancora! at (315) 724-4815.

How is Ancora! rated on Google?

Ancora! has a Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 395 reviews.

Does Ancora! have a website?

Yes, the website of Ancora! is ancorautica.com (linked on this page).

Are there other italian restaurants near Ancora!?

Yes. Utica also has Trattoria Calabria, Ambasador Restaurant, Ventura's among others; see the full list of italian restaurants in Utica at the bottom of this page.

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