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Italian · Utica

Ancora! (Ancora)

A Mediterranean-Italian restaurant next to the Stanley Theatre serving small plates, pasta, and paella alongside classic entrees, with a wine bar and open kitchen. Its location makes it the standard pre-show dinner before Stanley performances.

Partially verified · Jul 17, 2026

Quick facts

Cuisine
Italian, Mediterranean
Type
restaurant
Where
261 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13501 · Directions ↗
Meals
Dinner
Service
Dine-in, Reservations
Good for
Date night, Groups, Special occasion
Amenities
Full bar, Outdoor seating

Known for: tapas and small plates, pasta, paella, flatbreads

Hours

Current hours unavailable — we haven't been able to verify a schedule. Official site lists Mon-Thu 4:30-8:30 pm, Fri-Sat 4:30-9:30 pm, closed Sunday, but the site's copyright dates to 2022, so treat as approximate and confirm by phone; structured hours withheld. Check the restaurant's own site or call before going. Know the current hours? Tell us in one step →

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Sources: ancorautica.com, ancorautica.com · Address, phone, menu, and hours from official site (copyright 2022, so possibly stale). Third-party review activity from Jan-May 2026 indicates continued operation; some 2025-26 reviews mention new ownership, which was not confirmed from a primary source. Outdoor seating is seasonal per site description. · Send a correction · Back to the food guide ↑