Accolades
Since opening in July 2015, Ancora has amassed numerous accolades by critics locally and internationally. It is a tribute to the talents and dedication of our outstanding team.
2019
Best Latin
WHERE Magazine 'To Dine' Awards
Chef of the Year, Ricardo Valverde
New Restaurant, Ancora Ambleside - 2nd
Georgia Straight Industry-Insider Choices
Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards
Canada's 100 Best Restaurants
Wine Program Excellence Awards 2019 - Silver
Vancouver International Wine Festival
2018
100 Best Restaurants in Canada
Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards
Best Seafood - Bronze
Wine Program Excellence Awards 2018 - Silver
Vancouver International Wine Festival
2017
Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards
Les Clefs d’Or Silver Service Award
WHERE Magazine 'To Dine' Awards
Best Seafood - Silver
Canada's 100 Best Restaurants - 71st
Wine Program Excellence Awards 2017 - Silver
Vancouver International Wine Festival
2016
Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards
Best Seafood - Bronze
Canada's 100 Best Restaurants - 70th
Canada's Best New Restaurants - Nominee
Five Must-Sees in Vancouver - Food and Drink
Chef Ricardo Valverde - Bronze
Vancouver's Best Seafood Restaurants - 2nd
Vancouver's Best Restaurants - 4th
Vancouver's Most Romantic Restaurants - 6th
Wine Program Excellence Awards 2016 - Bronze
Vancouver International Wine Festival
2015
Vancouver's 10 Best New Restaurants - 3rd
Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards
Wine Program Excellence Awards 2015 - Bronze
Vancouver International Wine Festival