Ancora! Menu – Utica, NY

Type : Restaurant

Location : Utica, NY

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.

Casual place with a patio & full bar for Italian small plates & mains with Mediterranean influences. Based on 308 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery

Ancora! 13501

Address:
261 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13501

Phone: (315) 724-4815

Website:

Hours

Tuesday 4:30–9 PM
Wednesday 4:30–9 PM
Thursday 4:30–9 PM
Friday 4:30–10 PM
Saturday 4:30–10 PM
Sunday Closed
Monday 4:30–9 PM

Menu

Dinner
Roasted Beet Salad
arugula, goat cheese, red onion, & our balsamic shallot vinaigrette; finished w/ balsamic glaze
$6.50
Apple And Walnut Salad
arugula w/ gorgonzola cheese & toasted walnuts, served w/ our balsamic shallot vinaigrette
$6.50
Ancora Caesar Salad
baby romaine hearts, grated parmesan, & seasoned croutons served w/ our signature dressing
$6.00
Ancora House Salad
mesclun mixed greens w/ tomatoes, red onion, & olives served w/ our balsamic shallot vinaigrette
$6.00
Vine Ripened Tomato And Fresh Mozzarella
w/ cucumber, red onion, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil & red wine vinegar; finished w/ balsamic glaze
$12.50
Mixed Berry Salad
w/ strawberries, blueberries, red onion, goat cheese & walnuts
$12.00
Greens Ancora
escarole sauteed with prosciutto, salami, roasted red peppers, hot cherry peppers, & onions then topped off with toasted bread crumbs
$12.00
Crispy Fried Calamari
fresh lemon & horseradish cocktail sauce
$14.50
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
fresh lemon & horseradish cocktail sauce
$13.50
Stewed PEI Mussels
chorizo sausage, shallots, tomato, & garlic in a white wine, butter sauce
$14.50
Charcuterie Platter
assorted cheeses, cured meats, seasoned crostinis & marinated olives
$20.00
Ancora’s “Original” Paella
Our signature dish! risotto w/ sautéed shrimp, lobster, PEI mussels, chorizo sausage, tomatoes, sweet peas, & hot cherry peppers
$46.00
Honey Glazed Salmon W/ Sesame Seeds
parmesan risotto & sautéed pure vegetables
$27.00
Tuscan Penne W/ Sauteed Shrimp
parmesan crema w/ sundried tomatoes, spinach, garlic & shaved parmesan
$25.50
Pan Seared New York Strip
sour cream whipped potatoes & topped w/ sautéed spring peas, onions, bacon & a gorgonzola crema
$27.00
Filet Remo
parmesan fries & topped w/ a brandy peppercorn sauce
$34.00
Gnocchi Pomodoro
diced tomatoes, fresh basil, grated parmesan & garlic
$17.00
Homemade Cavatelli
parmesan crema w/ prosciutto, spring peas, & onions
$17.50
Chicken Riggies
hot & sweet peppers, onions & garlic in a creamy riggie sauce (dish prepared mild unless specified)
$18.50
Chicken Francaise
capellini in a burr blanc w/ sautéed spinach
$19.50
Bistro Style Chicken
herb butter; served w/ a cold salad consisting of red potatoes, green beans, kalamata olives & red onion in a red wine vinaigrette
$23.50
Fried Meatballs
topped w/ parmesan cheese & Italian parsley & served w/ marinara
$10.00
Gorgonzola Potatoes
w/ caramelized onions & bacon
$9.50
Arancini
filled w/ prosciutto, mozzarella & arborio rice; then lightly fried & served w/ a side of marinara
$10.00
Pure Vegetables
broccoli, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms & peas lightly sautéed w/ a touch of garlic
$9.00
Bruschetta
toasted crostinis topped w/ goat cheese spread, diced tomatoes, onions, & fresh basil; finished with balsamic glaze
$10.00
Parmesan Polenta Fries
served w/ marinara sauce
$8.00
Classic Margherita
topped w/ garlic oil, sliced tomato, mozzarella & fresh basil
$14.00
Fig & Prosciutto
topped w/ sweet & sour fig jam, gorgonzola & mozzarella cheese, arugula, & finished w/ balsamic glaze
$16.00
Parmesan Risotto $8.50
Pasta Marinara
w/ parmesan cheese
$6.00
Truffle Whipped Potatoes $7.00
Parmesan French Fries $6.00
Sauteed Spinach $6.50
Sauteed Broccoli
w/ roasted red peppers
$6.50
Dessert Menu
Bananas Foster
Our signature crepe is topped w/ vanilla ice cream, strawberries, granola, caramel & whipped cream
$8.50
Baci Di Ancora
Chocolate crepe w/ Nutella filling topped w/ chocolate ice cream, toasted almonds, strawberries & whipped cream
$8.50
Mixed Berry Crepe
Vanilla crepe filled w/ strawberries & blueberries topped w/ vanilla ice cream, granola, caramel & whipped cream
$8.25
Chocolate Peanut Butter Crepe
Chocolate crepe filled w/ creamy peanut butter & chocolate sauce, topped w/ chocolate ice cream, whipped cream & crumbled graham cracker
$8.50
Vanilla Creme Brulee
w/ whipped cream & sugared strawberries
$7.00
Tiramisu
sponge cake layered w/ mascarpone cheese, cocoa, & espresso (served w/ chocolate ice cream)
$7.75
Lemon Sorbet
served in a martini glass w/ fresh fruit & a raspberry drizzle
$6.00
Ancora Sundae
your choice of ice cream served w/ sugared strawberries, chocolate sauce & whipped cream
$5.50
Coffee / Hot Tea
Premium Hot Tea
Espresso
Double Espresso
Caramel Macchiato
Latte/Cappuccino
Romana Sambuca
Baileys Irish Cream
Amaretto Disaronno
Grand Marnier
Drambuie
Chocolate Godiva
Liqueur
Kahlua
Frangelico
Midori
Chambord
Faretti Biscotti Liqueur
Pallini Limoncello
Cuarenta Y Tres
Terra D’Oro Zinfandel Port
Christian Brothers Brandy
Courvoisier Cognac
Catering Menu
Tossed Salad
Baked Chicken
Sausage & Peppers
Penne Marinara
Fried Meatballs
Roasted Potatoes
Caesar Salad
Chicken Francaise
“Ancora” Greens
Gorgonzola Potatoes
Gnocchi Pomodoro
Fried Meatballs
Insalata Mista
Antipasto
Apple & Walnut
Tomato & Mozzarella Salad
Caesar
Tossed
Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Francaise
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Cacciatore
Vodka/Chicken Riggies
Tenderloin Beef Tips
Penne Pasta
w/ prosciutto, peas, & onions
Haddock Oreganato
Eggplant Parmesan
Pan Seared Salmon
Raviolis
Cheese or Mushroom Stuffed
Gnocchi Pomodoro
Baked Ziti
Mini Burgers
Crispy Pork Legs
Mushroom & Bacon Risotto
Parmesan Risotto
Tomato & Sweet Pea Risotto
“Ancora” Greens
Sauteed Pure Vegetables
Crispy Parmesan Bistro Fries
Parmesan Polenta Fritters
Truffle Whipped Potatoes
Vegetable Orzo
Fried Meatballs
Gorgonzola Potatoes
Beer & House Wine $7.00
“Premium” Open Bar $9.00
“Ultra Premium” Open Bar $11.00
Parmesan Risotto $65.00
Fried Meatballs $80.00
Gorgonzola Potatoes $60.00
Pure Vegetables $60.00
Mini Burgers $75.00
Penne Marinara $70.00
Greens Ancora $40.00
Sausage & Peppers $80.00
Baked Ziti $70.00
Chicken Riggies $80.00
Vodka Riggies $75.00
Chicken Francaise $110.00
Chicken Parmesan $110.00
Chicken Scarpariello $110.00
Chicken Marsala $110.00
Penne Pasta
w/ prosciutto, peas, & onions
$80.00
Gnocchi Pomodoro $90.00
Tenderloin Beef Tips
w/ mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions
$175.00
Apple & Walnut Salad $70.00
Vine Ripe Tomato Salad $70.00
Caesar Salad $50.00
Antipasto $70.00
Insalata Mista $60.00
Tossed Salad $50.00

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: opentable.com

Reviews

V Hopper
Food was amazing, our waitress, not so much She took our order, we didn’t get 2 extra items we asked for, IF she had returned to the table I would have requested them again but by time she did we were almost done. I had to ask the nice young man that came to refill our waters for containers AND our check. She didn’t have a problem bringing that though…… AGAIN, amazing food, not so good waitress. Life goes on, DEFINITELY, DEFINITELY going back to try more amazing entrees and maybe try some dessert if I could get the dessert menu

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Nathaniel Zotta
My wife and I have been eating Ancora ever since we met 10 years ago. Regardless of the occasion, the food and staff deliver. Their expertise is apparent in both the construction and execution of their dishes. We had the pleasure of Greg as our server at our last visit and the best thing I can say is for those looking for an experience free of stress and a joy to your pallet, go to Ancora. You won’t regret it!

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Jason Pogar
Visiting from out of state. A few locals recommended it to us. Made reservations same day. It’s located right next door to the Stanley theater. Sat at a high top near the bar. Greg was our server and bartender. His choices were home runs and drinks were awesome. Had an old fashioned and wife had a spicy watermelon (something) both were great! Went with Greg’s choice of the daily special spicy creamy shrimp. Had a creamy pasta sauce with some chorizo sausage and shrimp over penne. It was awesome! For desert we had crepes and creme brulee also recommended by Greg. They were perfect! By the time we left the front patio was packed and no open tables outside!

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Krista F
We ate on the patio, and the bugs and flies were obnoxious! But there was great music playing in the background. The waiter was fantastic, checking on us frequently, and making great suggestions on beer. He was entertaining, and kept us laughing. I ordered the NY Strip Dreak, which was fantastic! It came with a big heaping serving of mashed potatoes. They were dry and flavorless, amd I wished it had come with some sort of gravy. But it was definitely worth the price!

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Kenneth Etter (Ken)
In town on business in Utica and after eating 2 nights in the hotel restaurant decided to explore the area. Discovered Ancora in the theater district. EXCELLENT choice in literally ever way I could think of. From the Bruschetta for the appetizer, to the house special Mushroom Stuffed Raviola, to the oversized glass of tea, topped off with one of the best margaritas (Silver Petron of course), this was one of the best meals I’ve had in quite some time. And considering this is located in the theater district, the price vs value was off the charts.

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Pria Sarma
The food was ok. Almost everything on the menu has cheese. Wish there were a few healthier options. The service was friendly and very good and the place is pretty cool.

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Jennifer Charles
We were in Utica for just one night and walked down the street from our hotel and wound up here. We sat at the bar and enjoyed wine and delicious food. Overall, a solid Italian restaurant with kind service!

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Tyler Aaron
I went here for dinner and drinks and I was not disappointed! The original paella was delish

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The Moorheads
Food was incredible! The wait on the other hand was tough. I won’t be harsh on them. Food was amazing. And someone could’ve just been having a bad day. All good!

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Frangel Arias
Excellent food and atmosphere. Paella was delicious. Definitively one of the best places for dinning in Utica area and CNY.

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