Tony Fantastico and Elio Albanese opened Ancora in 2004 on Stone Street in the heart of New York City's financial district. The restaurant features classic northern Italian cuisine, and whether you are a regular or a new customer, your experience will be one to remember.

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38 Current Reviews

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Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

(38 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 38 reviews

5 stars

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4 stars

(14)

3 stars

(5)

2 stars

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1 star

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Food

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(20)
fit for foodies(12)
good for groups(12)

notable wine list(12)
romantic(12)
special occasion(12)

Ancora Reviews List

Review 1 for Ancora

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Memorable Italian Feast

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/09/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Can't say enough about this Wall St. Neighborhood gem. Bread the way God intended: crusty on the outside & dense in the middle. Attentive @ amusing waitstaff. Creative menu but with many of the traditional Italian fare one would expect. Bravo Ancora!"

Dined on 5/09/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem

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Review 2 for Ancora

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service is great and so is food

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/07/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The service was terrific. When one in our party was unsure of what to order, our waiter helped her decide by asking what she liked, what she didn't like, and customizing a dish just for her. We didn't order the Ceasar salad, since I didn't realize it was prepared tableside, but I will order it next time. Not too many places still do this. We would definitely return."

Dined on 5/07/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

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Review 3 for Ancora

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Classic Style

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 4/29/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Tunneling down a staircase often makes me pause, but the restaurant waiting at the bottom of these stairs was well worth it. The service was great, the food delicious without being fussy, and the specialty grappa a joy!"

Dined on 4/29/2013

Special Features: good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem

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Review 4 for Ancora

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

First class place. An oasis

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/11/2013

2010

Dined on 04/11/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"First class place. An oasis of calm, great food, and great service in lower manhattan."

Dined on 04/11/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch

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Review 5 for Ancora

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

First visit. Very good food

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/27/2013

2009

Dined on 03/27/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"First visit. Very good food & service. Dining room extremely loud, due to a couple of loud parties nearby, making it very difficult to converse at our table."

Dined on 03/27/2013

2009

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Review 6 for Ancora

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I was surprised the Veal Milanese

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/26/2013

2009

Dined on 03/26/2013

2009

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I was surprised the Veal Milanese was much less flavorful than I was expecting. The Veal Saltimbocca was better but that too was more bland then I expected as well. This is still one of my favorite downtown Italian restaurants and the service is always fantastic."

Dined on 03/26/2013

2009

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Review 7 for Ancora

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food is delicious! You won’t

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/14/2013

2004

Dined on 03/14/2013

2004

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food is delicious! You won’t be disappointed with anything you select.Tony Fantastico, Elio Albanese and staff will make you feel right at home each and every time you go."

Dined on 03/14/2013

2004

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

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Review 8 for Ancora

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent Downtown Find!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/12/2013

2012

Dined on 03/12/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I've been to Ancora 3 times in 30 days. The food is, quite simply, among the best Italian I have had in NYC. I've compared it to Acapella as the food and service have been outstanding on each of my visits. The first two times I dined, I enjoyed the Bronzino, cooked in the kitchen and finished table-side, seasoned to your liking and to perfection. On my third visit, I had tilapia with calamari and scallops, which I also has an an appetizer, and it was all amazing. Guests I have been with have had everything from selections of beef, chicken, dish and pork. My ONLY reservation is the ambviance. The building is in the middle of the block and basement dining with low ceilings don't do it justice. That said, I will be back again and again."

Dined on 03/12/2013

2012

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 9 for Ancora

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food was rustic Italian

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/11/2013

2010

Dined on 03/11/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The food was rustic Italian and very fresh.
The service was excellent."

Dined on 03/11/2013

2010

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 10 for Ancora

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food is so delicious -

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/19/2013

2008

Dined on 02/19/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The food is so delicious - the veal was so tender."

Dined on 02/19/2013

2008

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 11 for Ancora

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A regular

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/27/2013

2011

Dined on 02/27/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This was our second time to Ancora. We were worried that it had suffered in Katrina since our last visit in the Summer of 2012, but luckily they were spared. As always, the food was outstanding, service was A+ and the Italian was flyin'! Fahgehtahboutit!! Don't forget to try the grappa al sambuco. Fantastico!"

Dined on 02/27/2013

2011

Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic

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Review 12 for Ancora

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Another incredible experience

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/23/2013

2012

Dined on 01/23/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Mr Fantastico' and team once again out did themselves. Was there with clients from both East and West Coasts and the service and attention we were given was outstanding. I have been eating here for several years and they just never disappoint. Definate recommendation for any kind of event, business, casual, date night. Always on the mark!"

Dined on 01/23/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch

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Ratings-Only Reviews for Ancora

Based on the average of (26) ratings-only reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

2 out of 2 recommend this product

Food

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic