Ancora Italian Kitchen

4.6

148 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Romantic

Ancora accepts reservations for the dining room, however the bar and the outdoor seating are operating on a first-come first-serve basis.

Ancora is a family owned and operated full-service Italian restaurant in the lakeside town of Bridgton, Maine. We offer local drafts, craft cocktails, a boutique Italian wine list featuring one of Maine's best Amaro lists, and of course- fresh handmade pastas and entrees of a classic Italian approach. Chef Eric Metcalf changes the menu with the season, and our ever-changing desserts are created nightly. Paying special mind to what the local harvests can supply, we always allow Maine farms to shine through first and foremost.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(207) 803-8331
Website
http://www.ancoramaine.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Eric Metcalf
Catering
Banquet or Buffet, email Christian@vivomaine.com to hear about our off-site catering options!
Private party facilities
We offer multiple spaces for hosting private events. Please contact Christian@vivomaine.com to inquire about our options.

Location
18A Depot St, Bridgton, ME 04009-1244
Area
Portland
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Depot Street Stop on the Lake Region Explorer
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

Crisp CalamariUS$12.00
garlic, pickled cherry peppers
BurrataUS$12.00
eggplant, roasted tomato, garlic
Meatballs + MarinaraUS$11.00
ricotta, marinara
AranciniUS$10.00
risotto, herbs, mozzarella
Classic Caesar*US$10.00
kale, romaine, white anchovies
Salt Roasted Beet SaladUS$12.00
bayley hazen, blue cheese, pistachio, red wine vinaigrette

Pasta

Spaghetti + MeatballsUS$19.00
marinara, parmesan
Gemelli MercadoUS$23.00
wood-fired vegetables, pecorino
AgnolottiUS$22.00
lemon-ricotta, local mushrooms, guanciale, kale
Tagliatelle BologneseUS$25.00
sicilian style sauce, veal, pork and beef
Chicken ParmesanUS$23.00
spaghetti and marinara, fresh mozzarella
Frutti di MareUS$26.00
maine sea scallops, mussels, shrimp, marinara, tagliatelle

Entrees

Pork Osso BucoUS$25.00
gremolata, marrow stock, cannellini beans
Lemon + Herb Brick ChickenUS$24.00
rosemary, garlic-mustard marinated, fingerling potatoes
Butcher's Cut
daily preparation
- MKT
Local Fish
daily preparation
- MKT

Wood-Fired Pizza

BasilareUS$16.00
wood-fired, marinated tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil
No BaciUS$19.00
sausage, bayley hazen blue cheese, pickled cherry peppers, oregano, marinara
ErbivoreUS$17.00
fresh ricotta, kale, fried capers, marinated tomatoes, white balsamic
SpeziUS$18.00
soppressata fried rosemary, shallot infused olive oil, marinara
FunghiUS$17.00
local mushrooms, shallot confit, thyme and porcini sea salt, garlic cream

Shareable Sides

Cannellini Beans
sage, tomato
Roasted Potatoes
garlic
Wood-Fired Vegetables
daily preparation
Bruschetta
garlic, olive oil, mozzarella

What 148 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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148 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had our New Years Eve dinner and enjoyed it very much. Sat at the bar and the service and food were great
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KristinJ
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 January 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic New Years dinner. Thank you so much to friendly bartender who made us drinks while we waited for our table. We will be back for drinks at the bar with you!! =)
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MarkS
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Love it here but our table placement tonight was very awkward and made it uncomfortable. For some reason it was positioned oddly on the floor (the only little table sticking out into open space like a sore thumb). Definitely felt awkward and hard to enjoy the moment.
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Bekop
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 December 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Ancora. Great food, atmosphere, and service!
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LizP
Greater Boston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We were overcharged for our cocktails and charged for two bottles of wine, instead of one. Luckily, my husband caught the error.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was very expensive and frankly not worth it. I ordered homemade gnocchi which was tasteless and not at all pasta like . The service was great but will not be back ever too bad when it was Vivo prior owners it was fabulous.
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JPM2017
Greater Boston
19 reviews
2.0
19 reviews
Dined on 28 October 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
This is the first time visiting Ancora Italian Kitchen after several memorable visits to Vivo. Save for the introduction of pizza - a welcome introduction - the menu appears to have changed little since the Vivo days. We ordered four appetizers and the fried calamari was the best of the bunch and quite tasty - well-fried and very flavorful. The meatballs were dense and a bit dry, the arancini lacked flavor and the grilled ricotta seemed to be extremely overcooked (and also dry as a result). We ordered three pizzas and they were okay but not great. The ambience is good - they eventually turned the lighting down casting a nice glow throughout the room. It would be great to turn the lights down right as it is getting dark (which is soon to be 4-5 pm). It was too bright when we first entered the dining room around 6:45. Service on the whole was okay but could use a boost. We had a pile of dirty plates and leftover pizza when dessert arrived and was plopped down in the middle of the chaos- we actually had to ask for the dinner plates to be removed in order to fully enjoy our dessert, coffee and after dinner drinks. Finally, the bathrooms really need some attention. They were very disheveled - bare walls with remnants of prior art visible, lots of paper on the floor (I recognize that patrons do this, but someone needs to keep an eye on the condition throughout the night) and a buildup of dirt that is unsavory in an eating establishment. On the whole, we were disappointed with this visit and it is difficult to imagine returning anytime in the near future. A little effort and some elbow grease would go a long way toward enhancing the end to end experience...
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KaraF
Kansas City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 18 October 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely delicious! There were three people in our party, and everyone’s meal was wonderful. The service was great as well.
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TaylorH
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 October 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always fabulous every time we come to visit! Teagan was fantastic as well!
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Eric
VIP
Greater Boston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 14 October 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fiancé and I were in town for the night and our friends recommended we check out Ancora. We loved it. Oysters to start were excellent, fiancé had gluten free pasta bolognese which can be hit or miss at most places but was perfect here, and I went with the the pizza funghi and had to hold myself back from finishing it. Service was solid and we loved the design of the restaurant. You get a lot for what you pay and were pleasantly surprised when the bill arrived. Would definitely come back.
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Ancora Italian Kitchen is rated 4.6 stars by 148 OpenTable diners.

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18A Depot St, Bridgton, ME 04009-1244

Additional information

Area
Portland
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Depot Street Stop on the Lake Region Explorer
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Eric Metcalf
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

Website
http://www.ancoramaine.com/
Phone number
(207) 803-8331
Catering
Banquet or Buffet, email Christian@vivomaine.com to hear about our off-site catering options!
Private party facilities
We offer multiple spaces for hosting private events. Please contact Christian@vivomaine.com to inquire about our options.

Ancora Italian Kitchen

Not available on OpenTable

Order delivery or takeout

There’s more to explore

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Starters + Salads

Crisp CalamariUS$12.00

BurrataUS$12.00

Meatballs + MarinaraUS$11.00

AranciniUS$10.00

Classic Caesar*US$10.00

Salt Roasted Beet SaladUS$12.00

Pasta

Spaghetti + MeatballsUS$19.00

Gemelli MercadoUS$23.00

AgnolottiUS$22.00

Tagliatelle BologneseUS$25.00

Chicken ParmesanUS$23.00

Frutti di MareUS$26.00

Entrees

Pork Osso BucoUS$25.00

Lemon + Herb Brick ChickenUS$24.00

Butcher's Cut

Local Fish

Wood-Fired Pizza

BasilareUS$16.00

No BaciUS$19.00

ErbivoreUS$17.00

SpeziUS$18.00

FunghiUS$17.00

Shareable Sides

Cannellini Beans

Roasted Potatoes

Wood-Fired Vegetables

Bruschetta

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