Ancona Bistro

Name: Ancona Bistro
Address: 645 Valley Rd, Gillette, NJ, United States, 07933
Telephone: (908) 647-5755
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

307 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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We offer takeout from 3:30 pm to 8:30 pm. You can check out our Takeout Menu on our website, www.anconabistro.com

Ancona Bistro is the newest addition to Morris County’s stylish restaurant scene bringing wonderful flavor and ambiance. The sophisticated interior is warm and welcoming and the staff extends that feeling to each and every patron.

Ancona Bistro offers an array of beautifully presented antipasti, salads, entrées, and desserts. The cuisine is a combination of traditional northern Italian classics and state-of-the-art fare. All of the dishes are prepared with an emphasis on using on the freshest, prime ingredients, keeping the integrity of traditional dishes while incorporating a new style, with the focus on taste.

The menu at Ancona Bistro represents food in its finest form, showcasing the best ingredients that can be found and marrying them together in a way that is simple, natural, and barely manipulated.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch: Tuesday- Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm Dinner Tuesday Thursday 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm Friday & Saturday 3:00 pm - 9:30 pm Sunday 2:45 pm - 9:15 pm
Phone number
(908) 647-5755
Website
http://www.anconabistronj.com/index.html
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
645 Valley Rd Gillette, NJ 07933
Neighborhood
Stirling
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout

Eggplant Rollatini$9.95
Ricotta and mozzarella cheese in light tomato sauce
Calamari$11.95
Fried or sauteed in fra diavolo sauce
Mozzarella en Carozza$8.95
Light tomato sauce
Crab Cake$11.95
Served with saute spinach
Clams$11.95
In fra diavolo sauce or garlic and white wine sauce
Grilled Shrimp$12.95
Over grilled vegetables
Grilled Seafood$12.95
Shrimp, Scallops and calamari with spinach and white beans
Polenta$8.95
Crispy,pecorino cheese in bolognese sauce
Stuffed Mushroom$8.95
with grounded root vegetables

Salads

Caesar Salads$7.95
With classic caesar dressing
Baby Greens$7.95
Danish blue cheese, walnuts and pear in balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Mozzarella Buffalo$8.95
Roasted pepper and sliced tomato
Arugula Salad$7.95
Cucumbers, feta cheese, olives,peppers in extra virgin olive oil
Spinach Salad$7.95
Breaded goat cheese, asparagus, roasted pepper and fresh mango in lemon
Beet and Goat Cheese Salad$8.95
In white sherry vinaigrette

Soups

Pasta Fagioli$5.95
Pasta and bean soup
Stracciatela Romana$5.95
Egg drop and spinach soup
Minestrone di Verdura$5.95
Fresh vegetable soup

Pasta

Capellini Primavera$15.95
Julianne vegetables sauteed in olive oil and garlic
Linguine al Vongole$17.95
With red or white clam sauce
Rigatoni Ancona$15.95
Sweet sausage, green peas in pink sauce
Fettuccine Bolognese$15.95
Fresh ground beef and tomato sauce
Goat Cheese Ravioli$15.95
Black olives and golden tomato sauce
Spinach Ravioli$15.95
Light cream and touch of tomato
Gnocchi$18.95
Potato dumplings w/ shitake mushroom asparagus and diced shrimp in scampi sauce
Eggplant Parmigiana$15.95
Over linguine

Entrees

Chicken Scarpariello$16.95
Chicken w/ cherry peppers, sausage rosemary,garlic in white wine & lemon sauce
Chicken Parmigiana$16.95
Over Linguini tomato sauce
Chicken Paillard$16.95
with portobello & roasted pepper in balsamic sauce
Chicken Ancona$16.95
Grilled,topped w/ eggplant, roasted pepper & goat cheese in brandy sauce
Chicken Alba$16.95
Topped with Mediterranean salad
Veal Francaise$21.95
Veal scallopini w/ white wine & lemon sauce
Veal Ancona$21.95
Veal scallopini with chopped shrimp & asparagus in light tomato sauce
Veal Parmigiana$21.95
over linguini red sauce
Veal Funghi$21.95
Veal scallopini with wild mushroom & truffle oil
Veal Sorrentina$21.95
prosciutto, eggplant,mozzarella cheese, light red sauce
Shrimp Fra Diavolo$24.95
Jumbo shrimp with fra diavolo sauce over linguini
Grilled Seafood$26.95
Shrimp, scallops, calamari & tilapia in fresh herb sauce
Shrimp Scampi$24.95
Sauteed in olive oil & garlic, over linguini
Salmon$23.95
Horseradish crusted, sundried tomato, bean puree, mustard champagne sauce
Tilapia Almondine$22.95
roasted almonds in francaise sauce
Ribeye Steak$27.95
Topped with melted gorgonzola cheese
Lamb Shank Osso Bucco$24.95
Over mushroom risotto in demi-glaze
Pork Chop$23.95
Topped with saute onions, mushrooms, peppers & sausage in baralo wine sauce

What 307 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

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TomB
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were outstanding as always. If you appreciate this restaurant as much as I do get some takeout during our collective crisis. It will help them stay open and you will get a tasty treat.
JW
JeffW
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
We live local and dine here several times a month, always a good meal and Tom's attention to his customers is second to none. We really like the fact that it is a BYOB
JK
JandKD
New York Area
95 reviews
vip
5.0
95 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Again we had a very nice evening. Food was delicious as always, service was outstanding, and we weren't rushed. Tom is just the most warm and welcoming person. He always goes out of his way to make the evening perfect. Thank you and we'll be back again soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food
ML
MelissaL
New York Area
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always amazing foooood!!
ED
EdwardD
New York Area
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Four of us for dinner. Atmosphere cozy and romantic. Food was superb. Extremely delicious. Service as exceptional. Great restaurant for date night as well as for table conversation. Thoroughly enjoyable. A real neighborhood gem.
GS
GregoryS
New York Area
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing. The service was impeccable. And the prices were fair.
BN
BarbaraN
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this restarant -- and it's less than a minute away by car! The staff is always courteous and willing to accommodate special requests.
LM
LaurenM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2020
overall4food3service4ambience4
Solid local restaurant. Comfortable, good food and nice atmosphere.
CM
ChrisM
New York Area
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2020
overall3food2service4ambience3
Just average food nothing great .... disappointed
DB
DrewBiomed
New York Area
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent service and good food.
MS
MargaretS
New York Area
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious food with good presentation, plentiful portions, friendly service, reasonable prices. A neighborhood gem.
NR
NewRestaurantThursday
New York Area
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
This was our second time at Ancona and once again the food and service were outstanding.
f
fmas
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Ancona Bistro. The food and service are excellent. The owner Tom is personable and always makes us feel so welcome. We highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Took 11 on NYE - everything was excellent
l
lindee
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
first time there.......servers very polite...............food delicious...........will go again......very good
GF
GeorgeF
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place, great food, nice and personable staff. Go there
DL
DeborahL
New York Area
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Daughters bday and requested we go back to Ancona. We have patronized this restaurant for many years and highly recommend to Our friends Food was very good and selection wide. Service spot on and accommodating. Tom the owner was present and as always, greeted us like we were family . We have had a few parties over the years and this a perfect restaurant for an intimate get together . The best
J
Jamela
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2019
overall3food5service2ambience3
We chose Ancona because we love this restaurant and thought it would be a perfect cozy place to enjoy Christmas eve dinner with our 2 adult children. Unfortunately, we were the second seating group and had to stand and wait with many others while the first group finally finished and left. Because they had a full restaurant it took much to long to refresh the tables and prep food for our seating. We were disappointed. We realize the staff did the best they could under the circumstances, and we imagine they will take what they learned and adjust for future holidays and special events. The owner is so warm and welcoming ever time we go, and is also willing to prepare foods and make changes to menu items when possible. I was just there with girlfriends and everything was perfect! I will continue to enjoy Ancona as one of my top choices for great food and presentation!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service, you are treated like family. Very attentive service, fantastic food and amazing desserts!!! You will not go wrong going here!!
r
rtpn
New York Area
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience4
Good food we had salad calamari app n pasta. Friendly professional service. Good value
AS
AnneS
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, the food and staff were excellent! Thank you!
JK
JandKD
New York Area
95 reviews
vip
5.0
95 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious meal as always on a quiet snowy evening.
JK
JandKD
New York Area
95 reviews
vip
5.0
95 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful as always! They were very busy therefore service was a little slower than usual which suited us because we were enjoying the evening chatting with friends.
MS
MargaretS
New York Area
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2019
overall4food4service3ambience4
Delicious sauces and presentations, friendly service, good value BYOB. Very busy Saturday night, which the kitchen seemed to have trouble keeping up with. Worth a trip. A neighborhood gem.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always have a great meal when we come here. The staff is very attentive and the food is very good. It’s also a plus that they offer varying specials, so even though they have their staple menu items, the menu always feels fresh. The owner is the best- always making sure things are moving quickly, but still finds the time to make everyone feel special dining here.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food for the price
RS
RSider
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2019
overall4food4service3ambience3
Came on a Sunday evening. Restaurant signage was not lit so we missed it in the dark. Service was pleasant, but somewhat slow. Food was well prepared classic Italian fare. BYOB, and the people there seemed like regulars. I enjoyed the meal, but would not go out of my way to go again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food for the price
TE
TedE
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 31, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always delicious, staff attentive. For us a goto restaurant with guests!
RO
ROCCO77
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service excellent food excellent experience always treated With top-notch service
JP
JoeP
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
We went to Ancona to celebrate my partner's retirement from our ambulance squad. The staff set up a table for the 9 of us in a quiet part of the restaurant. Service was outstanding, very attentive, yet not over baring. Food was service all at the same time, no one waiting, food was hot and delicious as always.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere good food
f
flowergirl
New York Area
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great BYOB spot and affordable yet delicious Italian food! Highly recommend the Chicken Ancona. My husband enjoyed the calamari and the limoncello cake for dessert was spectacular. We went on a Friday night, it was crowded but not packed and a good volume to converse with your table without yelling over other tables. Can’t wait to go back!
RP
RosemaryP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We go to Ancona frequently and always have a great dinner with fine and very welcoming service.
JK
JandKD
New York Area
95 reviews
vip
5.0
95 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We got to sit outside on one of our last beautiful summer evenings. The food was delicious as usual, and Tom and his staff were very welcoming as always.
DA
DebA
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ancona has become my "go to place" for a relaxing, friendly and a most welcoming environment. The food is very good, made fresh and the pasta is homemade. The service is excellent - my husband and I feel like a part of the family. It is just not us, my friends say the same thing. It is rare to find a place such as Ancona.
J
Jeff
New York Area
35 reviews
vip
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
We asked for outdoor seating and were quickly accommodated. We changed our minds due to the weather and again there was no problem. Food was served at proper intervals and was very tasty. Would return to this establishment
B
Brittany
New York Area
97 reviews
vip
3.0
97 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2019
overall3food3service1ambience5
The Saturday of Labor Day weekend and we were a large group of 8. It appeared there was only one other table occupied, perhaps 2, we were t checking but it was pretty empty. Just so so food when other times food was incredible. Service was very poor. No attempt to refil water, offer wine buckets, etc. I would go back in hopes that it was just a bad night.
M
Marcia
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this new local restaurant.... whether we want a nice dinner alone or meeting friends; Tom and his staff always make it a special night. Food is delicious, fresh and well presented and if there are any special dietary restrictions, the chef is always willing to make something to please.

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

Ancona Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 307 OpenTable diners.

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Additional information

Neighborhood
Stirling
Hours of operation
Lunch: Tuesday- Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm Dinner Tuesday Thursday 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm Friday & Saturday 3:00 pm - 9:30 pm Sunday 2:45 pm - 9:15 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout

Website
http://www.anconabistronj.com/index.html
Phone number
(908) 647-5755

Ancona Bistro

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Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

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Appetizers

Eggplant Rollatini$9.95

Calamari$11.95

Mozzarella en Carozza$8.95

Crab Cake$11.95

Clams$11.95

Grilled Shrimp$12.95

Grilled Seafood$12.95

Polenta$8.95

Stuffed Mushroom$8.95

Salads

Caesar Salads$7.95

Baby Greens$7.95

Mozzarella Buffalo$8.95

Arugula Salad$7.95

Spinach Salad$7.95

Beet and Goat Cheese Salad$8.95

Soups

Pasta Fagioli$5.95

Stracciatela Romana$5.95

Minestrone di Verdura$5.95

Pasta

Capellini Primavera$15.95

Linguine al Vongole$17.95

Rigatoni Ancona$15.95

Fettuccine Bolognese$15.95

Goat Cheese Ravioli$15.95

Spinach Ravioli$15.95

Gnocchi$18.95

Eggplant Parmigiana$15.95

Entrees

Chicken Scarpariello$16.95

Chicken Parmigiana$16.95

Chicken Paillard$16.95

Chicken Ancona$16.95

Chicken Alba$16.95

Veal Francaise$21.95

Veal Ancona$21.95

Veal Parmigiana$21.95

Veal Funghi$21.95

Veal Sorrentina$21.95

Shrimp Fra Diavolo$24.95

Grilled Seafood$26.95

Shrimp Scampi$24.95

Salmon$23.95

Tilapia Almondine$22.95

Ribeye Steak$27.95

Lamb Shank Osso Bucco$24.95

Pork Chop$23.95

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