Ancora!

261 Genesee St, Utica
(315) 724-4815

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Pan Seared Filet Mignon
Parmesan Polenta Fries
Firebirds Ceasar Salad
Crispy Fried Calamari
Vanilla Creme Brulee
Roasted Beet Salad
Paella Valenciana
Chicken Francaise
Chicken Riggies
Seafood Paella

Menu

Appetizers
Greens Ancora
Escarole sauteed with prosciutto, salami, roasted red peppers, hot cherry peppers, and onions then topped off with toasted bread crumbs.
Crispy Fried Calamari
Fresh lemon and horseradish cocktail sauce.
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Fresh lemon and horseradish cocktail sauce.
Stewed PEI Mussels
Chorizo sausage, shallots, tomato, and garlic in a white wine, butter sauce.
Charcuterie Platter
Assorted cheeses, cured meats, seasoned crostinis and marinated olives.

Salads
Roasted Beet Salad
Arugula, goat cheese, red onion, and our balsamic shallot vinaigrette; finished with balsamic glaze.
Apple and Walnut Salad
Arugula with Gorgonzola cheese, toasted walnuts with balsamic shallot vinaigrette.
Ancora Caesar Salad
Baby romaine hearts, grated parmesan, and seasoned croutons served with our signature dressing.
Ancora House Salad
Mesclun mixed greens with tomatoes, red onion, and olives served with our balsamic shallot vinaigrette.
Caprese Salad
Fresh tomato, mozzarella with cucumber, red onion, basil, extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar; finished with balsamic glaze.
Antipasto Salad
Romaine with red onion, tomato, roasted reds, kalamata olives, salami and provolone w/ red wine vinaigrette.

Tapas‏
Fried Meatballs Tapas‏
Topped with Parmesan cheese and served with parsley and marinara sauce.
Gorgonzola Potatoes Tapas‏
With caramelized onions and bacon.
Arancini Tapas‏
Filled with prosciutto, mozzarella, and Arborio rice; lightly fried and served with marinara sauce.
Pure Vegetables Tapas‏
Broccoli, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and peas lightly sauteed‏ with a touch of garlic.
Bruschetta Tapas‏
Toasted crostinis topped with goat cheese spread, diced tomatoes, onions, and basil; finished with balsamic glaze.
Parmesan Polenta Fries Tapas‏
Served with marinara sauce.

Flatbreads
Classic Margherita Flatbread
Topped with garlic oil, sliced tomato, mozzarella, and fresh basil.
Fig and Prosciutto Flatbread
Topped with sweet and sour fig jam, goat cheese gorgonzola and mozzarella cheese, arugula, spread, and finished with balsamic glaze.

Entrees‏
Ancora's Original Paella
Served over capellini in a white wine, butter, lemon sauce and topped with sauteed spinach.
Honey Glazed Salmon
Topped with sesame seeds and served with Parmesan risotto and sautéed pure vegetables.
Haddock Oreganato
Parmesan risotto and sautéed spinach; topped with lemon, garlic aioli.
Homemade Cavatelli
Parmesan crema with prosciutto, peas and onions.
Chicken Riggies
Hot and sweet peppers, onions, and garlic in a creamy riggie sauce, dish prepared with mild unless specified.
Shrimp Riggies
Hot and sweet peppers, onions, and garlic in a creamy riggie sauce, dish prepared with mild unless specified.
Pasta Entree
With marinara or pomodoro sauce.
Chicken Francaise
Served over capellini in a burr blanc with sautéed spinach.
Pan Seared New York Strip
Sour cream whipped potatoes and topped with sautéed spring peas, onions, bacon and a gorgonzola crema.
Pan Seared Filet Mignon
Compound garlic, herb butter and served with gorgonzola mashed potatoes.
Frenched Pork Chop
Herb butter with parmesan risotto and sautéed pure vegetables.

Sides
Side Parmesan Risotto
Side Pasta Marinara
With Parmesan cheese.
Side Truffle Whipped Potatoes
Side Parmesan French Fries
Side Sauteed Spinach
Side Sauteed Broccoli
With roasted red peppers.

Kids Menu
Kids Chicken Tenders
With fries.
Kids Penne
Kids Garlic Pizza
Kids Upside Down Pizza

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Recent Reviews

We happened to go on Restaurant Week. While you could order off the regular menu, the special menu had great options which included a 3 course meal for $35 pp. my husband had the chef salad, NY strip steak, and sundae. All were delicious and he finished all three! I had the polenta fries, chicken francaise, and lemon sorbet. Delicious!! There's enough for another meal tonight! The sautéed spinach on the top was fantastic!!! We will definitely be going back!
July 2025
It's small, a little crowded and loud, but the food is top shelf, the service is even better, and it is one of my favorite places to dine. They have a good location for theatre nights, right next door to the Stanley, but if they moved into a bigger place and kicked up the ambience, no one could touch them. So good!!
June 2025
Visiting Utica for a family event. Our dinner at Ancora! was great. We started with fig and prosciutto flatbread. Everyone enjoyed their choice of entree-paella, osso buco, filet. Ended with seasonal crepe for dessert. Generous portions, great flavor. Service was perfectly attentive. Definitely recommended and if we lived in the area, we'd be back often.
June 2025

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Ancora!

261 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13501
(315) 724-4815