Food and service here is always amazing…read more Chicken Escarole soup, hot and loaded with chicken and vegetables. Chicken Parmigiana was very good 2 nice pieces of chicken breasts. Decided on honey carrots. Wasn't in the mood for pasta. Pork medallions port a bella, nice mushroom sauce over mashed potatoes. Excellent. The restaurant has several rooms for seating including bar seating. They also have a large room for groups/banquets. Baked goods always delicious. Worth the drive.

The food was very hearty. I could only finish 1/2 my pasta. It was very good. The soup was great,…read morefirst time I had this kind. I can't describe it more than very flavorful. The service was ok. They took a while to serve me and another group that was seated ahead of me. But they were understaffed for the amount of patrons. My server was great, gave recommendations on beers and the food choice. The environment was like a Cheers, everyone more less knew one another which it felt odd eating solo and ppl just looking at me but oh well. I recommend and would go back if I come back.

The service was very good. Although we waited quite awhile for our food, everyone enjoyed their…read moremeal. I had a swordfish special that was excellent. It was a little noisy but they did adjust the music level.

Make sure you make reservations. Only have like 8 tables. But they fit us in. I chose chicken…read moreparm, it was $22.95, an extra $2 for spaghetti on the side . Ever hear of such a thing. But I purchased since no salad came with dinner. I received a spoon full for $2 . A box cost .88. We also purchased olives and cheese. Very salty. Was given free bread, very good Sauce was a sweet sauce. I personally do not like. But chicken parm was good. My husband ordered frog legs. He loved them but only got 4. I knew he was still hungry so I gave him the rest of my chicken parm. I was not taking home anyway. The ambiance was nice. The white curtains on main window with yellow water stains were not pleasant. Glad we tried the place but will not return.

The power of YELP! We were spending two nights in Utica and needed a restaurant for day one. We…read morelooked up places and Ancora just stood out. So, made a reservation for nine and we all came here for dinner. After a very quick drive from the hotel we found easy parking (in the attached lot) and made our way inside. Nice size restaurant in two rooms. An incredibly nice staff and you could see all the customers truly enjoying themselves. We were directed to the side room where our table was all set up for us. There was a lot of food coming to the table and I am just going to focus on the dishes we (my wife and I) had. We started off with a Mozz and tomato salad to share. All perfect. Plenty of slices of cool crisp tomatoes and thick slices of cheese with a balsamic glaze. This was really good. The other end of the table had calamari which I tasted and really enjoyed. Main meals were Chicken Riggi (never had that dish by that nake before), It was really good and I thought the sauce was rich and tasty. Nice pieces of tasty chicken. My wife had the Gnocchi with shrimp in a pesto sauce. Also well made with a tasty sause. My friend had the Paella which he really enjoyed. Plenty of tasty seafood. An extremely professional staff who are all friendly and capable. The portions are generous and you will be provided with containers to pack up leftovers. Unfortuenately not practical going back to a hotel. All in all a very pleasant and tasty experience. KUDOs to the team at Ancora.

The food and service were all very good. I had the haddock and it was excellent. Try the pistachio…read morecrepe for dessert!

Been hearing good things about this restaurant and finally put it on our bucket list for tonight…read more Erica provided very attentive and friendly service. The restaurant is large with lots of seating plus bar seating. Food, specials. Pork Osa bucco normally over mashed but had their excellent tasting pasta with garlic oil. Pork was large and excellent. Spouse had their filet marsalla over mashed. Also excellent. Greens Kennedy with potatoes were good but could have been served hotter. Menu is large. Convenient parking lot. Will return.

Pros- can't think of a single thing I liked…read more Cons- we went to Michael Ts for an early Father's Day dinner and I couldn't be more disappointed! To start, the fried ravioli was bland and barely had any cheese inside. Then, they were out of the entree I wanted (Prime Rib). Instead I ordered the Filet Mignon. Not only was it over-cooked (I ordered medium and got well) but it was so where near the size they advertise. I eat very clean and weigh all of my portions so I can quickly eyeball what 9 oz looks like and what I was served as only 6.5 oz at the very best. Next, the server was passive aggressive and sarcastic. Overall, this was a terrible experience and I was never go back!

Everything we ate was delicious. Cafe mozzarella as an app, yums. Had the quiche of the day, steak…read moreand greens, yums, with a side salad. All salad dressings are home made and delicious. Finshed with a very lovely dessert, pistachio ricotta cake, triple yums!!! I will be back!

Tried to have dinner here but they were closed! Apple Maps said they were open. From the outside…read moreit's a small location combined with a liquor store.

Fidal, owner greeted us, like we were there yesterday…read more Been awhile and glad we made it back. Anthony was an amazing server. Friendly and very attentive. 10 stars on his service. Their Utica Greens are good, but different than your typical Utica Greens. Chicken breast in spicy brandy sauce was very good. Get it over pasta same sauce next time. Vodka Riggies with Filet was great. Chicken soup was fantastic. Large bowl full of chicken. Parking is their private lot. Place is large but dated. Part of the charm. Would recommend and will return. Menu is large.

Ambassador's exterior and parking area are rather unassuming, blending quietly into the…read moreneighborhood. However, upon entering, you'll find a classy and classic Italian decor with a well-thought-out layout that creates smaller, more intimate spaces. It's definitely a place where you could bring parents, coworkers, or that special someone for a nice meal. The service was excellent (I believe the young lady's name was Alma). My veal parmigiana was tender, perfectly cooked, nicely sauced, and covered with just the right amount of cheese. The side salad was average in terms of content and presentation, but the balsamic dressing was quite good. The garlic bread had a nice flavor and texture as well. While I didn't have a chance to try any drinks, there is a full bar on-site. Overall, I'd be happy to eat there again, but stop on in and see what you think.

The prime rib and chicken rigatoni is the best around this a must stop when in the arearead more

Great service, waitress was very pleasant and the steak was delicious and reasonable!read more

Reasonably priced for a weekend takeout. Will usually order a large bacon and onion pie, a large…read moresalad, a Rueben, an app or two; and possibly a burger or garlic knots. This will last two people well into the next week with leftovers. The restaurant is usually fairly busy unless you go in super early. It's a nice laid back type of vibe with lots of regulars.

Delicious wings and pizza. My parents used to go here all the time when they would visit me at…read morecollege.