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Ancona Bistro, Gillette, NJ

Ancona Bistro

4.8
4.8
356 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming

Made With Love. Simply Delicious.
Welcome to Ancona Bistro where you are always greeted with a warm smile and your satisfaction is our top priority.



We proudly serve fine Northern Italian fare with flair, plus inspired, inventive specials worth a try.



Ancona Bistro is BYOB friendly. Please bring your favorite wine or beer to enjoy.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (908) 647-5755
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 356 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Morris

    Best Service

  • Morris

    Best Value

  • Morris

    Good for groups

  • Morris

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Morris

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ancona Bistro is a beloved dining spot known for its "fantastic" food and "very attentive" staff. Guests cherish the "relaxing and comfortable atmosphere" and the warm, family-like treatment. The new dining room addition has been "absolutely beautiful," enhancing the experience. Consistently praised as a "go-to" Italian restaurant, it offers delectable specials and a welcoming BYOB policy.

356 Reviews
  1. Joe

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I celebrated my lady's birthday. Everyone was nice. The servers. The cook. Helping me celebrate a beautiful birthday with a special request of cheesecake and her birthday age written nicely on the plate. The food was excellent. B.Y.O.B. was an amazing experience. Very elegant. Highly recommended. Thank you for everything!

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  2. Tricia

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous meal in new addition. Nicely decorated, would be great for an event.

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  3. christine

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful every time! Kind, friendly staff delicious food. Always consistent!

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  4. Terrence

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love love love the new section. No longer feel like I am eating at Stewart’s (RIP). Had a wonderful seared tuna special - cooked perfectly rare. Wife had her usual, rigatoni ancona. Great service as always

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  5. Laura

    New York City

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The new addition dining room is absolutely beautiful!

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  6. Ursula

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant. The staff are very welcoming and friendly. Their new recently opened addition is lovely.

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  7. zaida

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every dish was delicious and clearly made with care, and the warmth and friendliness of all the staff made the visit even more enjoyable. Great atmosphere! Great food!

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  8. Richard

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal and service with the owners involved throughout dinner. Never rushed, the new addition is perfect for parties.

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  9. Tom

    New York City

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 8 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were excellent as always. The newly added Patio Enclosure, where we had dinner for the first time, was very comfortable, scenic and relaxing.

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  10. Tom

    New York City

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food, service and environment. We will be back there soon.

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FAQs

Ancona Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (908) 647-5755.

Ancona Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 356 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ancona Bistro

645 Valley Rd, Gillette, NJ 07933

Additional information

  • Area
    Stirling
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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