Ancora! - Utica (NY)

4 /5 Alexander Fletcher: 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 crêpes 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.

5 /5 Carly O: Had dinner here last night and the food was absolutely amazing. We ordered the bruschetta for an appetizer which was made fresh and I got the bistro chicken for dinner which came with this delicious rice with a bunch of veggies mixed in and spinach on the side. The chicken was tender and delicious. I ate the entire plate. It was a Tuesday night so they weren’t too busy but it’s still a great atmosphere. We will definitely be back!

5 /5 Laurissa Solar: 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!

5 /5 Adam Hovak: 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

5 /5 MILLY’S ASMR: New years eve dinner sat at the bar greg was a great bartender whole staff was phenomenal too had the lobster ravioli that was a 10/10 and the lemon sorbet for dessert ended my meal on a higher note