The food here is wonderful! Yes it is small inside and yes they pack people in, but it is worth it! Try the crab croquettes (they are like mini crab cakes) and the filet is so wonderful and it comes with the most delicious risotto!!!! We love it here!!!!!

I have been here before but i was never completely impressed. My last visit was particularly disappointing 1) the waiter was practically non existent 2) when our food finally came the waiter asked how our food was before we even ate it! 3) the food was so bland and my shrimps were over cooked. We ended up getting food afterwards... More

Service was prompt, courteous and engaging. Food scrumptious and unique, with generous portions. wine list small but interesting and a good value overall. Little to complain about actually. Good location right on Genesee Street.

We were travelling through, fairly late on a Tuesday night. Not much was open, but Ancora was, and was a lively place. Fairly small, with a nice bistro atmosphere. The staff was great. Our waiter was very helpful, not pushy, let us move through the meal at our own pace, happily answering questions. We liked the banquette, but that's a... More

Our first two visits were exceptional dining experiences. Our last two visits were horrible. The waitress had not a clue. Although the restaurant was not the least bit busy, there were four or five staff hanging around, screwing around, socializing among themselves, etc. This is probably why our waitress was unable to adequately serve her two tables. We had the... More

We recently had a baby shower hosted by Ancora and found the entire experiecne to be wonderful! Jason and his staff were very easy to work with and willing to be flexible with our suggestions. The atmosphere was comfortable and warm, the food was amazing and beautifully served, and the staff were more than willing to make the shower perfect!... More

Ancora Restaurant in Utica, New York is one of the best in town. Dean and Jason Nole were both trained at the Culinary Institute of America and it shows! Each dish is individually prepared and cooked to near-perfection. They also cater events, and I chose them for my wedding reception on November 2nd. They whipped up Beef Carpaccia, Bruschetta, an... More

We went for an anniversary dinner. We waited a long time after being seated even though it wasn't too busy, then listened while the table next to us was told the restaurant was out of chicken, and couldn't do cappuccinos because there was no milk! It was only 7pm. My husband ordered steak which was OK. I ordered a rice... More

A fine meal with good service, sitting outside on a pleasant summer evening. Definitely exceeded expectations. Thr angora salad, pressed brick bistro chicken, and vanilla crepe were all excellent.