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New York, United States Food Guide: 10 Italian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Saratoga Springs
Best Italian restaurants nearby. Discover the best Italian food in Saratoga Springs. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Italian restaurants near you.. Saratoga Springs is one of those special getaway spots where everything is just, well, pretty close to perfect. The city's lovely tree-lined streets and grand old Victorians, porch swings swaying and gardens brimming with colorful flora bring to mind a gentler era. World-class horse racing, renowned performing arts and natural springs spas, plus 13 golf courses, 10 museums, a historic battlefield, fabulous boutiques, antiques and restaurants mean there is something for everyone. Relax at the Lincoln Mineral Baths, window shop in town and then it's off to the races. Walk everywhere, it's that kind of place. One of the oldest tourist destinations in the United States, Saratoga offers ample accommodation choices in elegant hotels, historic bed and breakfasts or comfortable inns. The only drawback is you may never want to leave.
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10. Panza's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 115 reviews
Panza's bakery opened its doors in Mechanicville in 1897. That was the first time Upstate New York experienced the delicious Neapolitan style brick oven baked pizza and other secret family recipes our relatives brought with them from the old country. Ma P
Reviewed By Tom T
On a recent visit, we were delighted to find that Panza's had opened up in a new location. The same great food, the same great service, but with a much different vibe due to the unique architecture and construction of this stone-walled and stone-decorated structure. Appetizer's of Ma Panza's meatballs and smoked burrata were generous and imaginatively presented, with the burrata arriving under a bell jar full of smoke. My wife's chicken piccata was a generous portion with plenty of lemony sauce, while my veal saltimbocca was properly sliced, spiced, and dressed with sage, butter and pepper. The accompanying sauteed spinach was done just right, with plenty of garlic, which I love. Good, competent wines accompanied the meal, and we left fully satisfied in mind and stomach. We will return.
9. Solevo Kitchen & Social
Overall Ratings
4 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By mrg4244
Solveo is a small local restaurant that requires a reservation if you want a phenomenal Italian dinner. The staff were friendly and very helpful when ordering dishes which are very unique.DON'T MISS THIS RESTAURANT it's hidden treasures.
8. Pennell's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By FloridaNYSP
Although the chicken in the chicken Parmesan was good the marinara sauce was poor. It was spicy. There were eight drink selections and of them they only had the ingredients to make six. They didnât have mint or green tea. How about going to the grocery store. The bread and Service were both excellent.
7. Taverna Novo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 70 reviews
Authentic Italian, organic pasta creations and true wood-fired pizza in a neighborhood setting. Italian specialties and a variety of pizzas from our wood fired oven! Outstanding wine and beer offerings. We do accept reservations for parties of all sizes a
Reviewed By David M
Our horse racing group really loved the Beekman Street Bistro and were saddened when it closed. Its successor on Beekman Street did not disappoint. It is a smart, casual, modern Italian restaurant with excellent offerings both of food and wine. My octopus main was cooked to perfection and my colleagues porchetta was both generous and delicious. The wine list is very well curated and previous endorsements of Lila, our server were fully deserved. Her enthusiasm is infectious and her attentiveness and serving skills really made our evening. Would recommend without reservation.Grazie mille! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience and do hope that you will return! I will pass your kind words on to Lila! We were also huge fans of Beekman Street Bistro and are pleased that you find us a worthy successor to the space. Cheers!
6. Wheatfields Restaurant and Bar Saratoga Springs Ny
Overall Ratings
4 based on 432 reviews
Located in the heart of downtown Saratoga Springs, Wheatfields Restaurant & Bar has been handcrafting pasta daily since 1988. Wheatfields menu offers a wide variety of vegetarian, seafood, chicken, beef and signature dishes; cooking every meal to order. V
Reviewed By butterfly2021
Wandering around Saratoga Springs on Broadway street we didnât know where to go... ended up on the outside dinning area of the Wheatfields restaurant. Amazing service by Jerry (our waiter) for the evening... who went above and beyond to make our party of 6 have a really special evening. The food was delicious ... appetizers and main course ...were fantastic. Unfortunately we didnât have room for the dessert, which looked so good. We tried some unique fresh food and we all loved it!
5. Mama Mia's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 271 reviews
Authentic Italian restaurant serving Italian specialty dishes; seafood, veal, chicken and steak. Also serving pasta and brick oven pizza. Homemade Italian pastries. Take-out. Dine-In. Catering Available. Party Room. Full Bar.
Reviewed By mikebrems
Megan our waitress was phenomenal. Food was well above average for Italian. Top shelf cocktails and the dishes were just the right amount. Thank you.
4. Three Vines Bistro and Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By maapar
Arrived early for our dinner reservation intending to have a drink at the bar. However, the hostess seated us at our table which was nice. I had the blueberry lemonade cocktail which was very refreshing. Our waitress was very friendly and informed about the food.I had clams Oregon at a and my husband had the shrimp version, both delicious. Then I had the penne alla Sicilians with sausage, tomatoes, eggplant. Loved it! The hubby had the rigatoni Bolognaâs which he loved. Highly recommend for great Italian food!
3. Forno Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 520 reviews
Anchoring Saratoga's vibrant downtown Forno Bistro is a family-owned bistro that offers a variety of rustic, Tuscan-style food rooted in tradition. Our chef's use only the freshest seasonal ingredients to prepare dishes with respect to their flavors, appe
Reviewed By 888candacec
Try to get a table on the front porch. The service was excellent and there is a nice ambiance - casual, fun and low key. We shared a Caesar salad and pizza which was plenty of food for us (2 women). The pizza crust is really thin, which we prefer but I know thatâs not for everyone. If we werenât interested in trying other local restaurants, weâd definitely go here again on this trip.Thank you so much for your review! We look forward to having you dine with us again soon.
2. Chianti Ristorante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 565 reviews
Reviewed By Matthew M
Overall, we had a good experience at the restaurant. I'll outline the good and the not so good below.We made a reservation for four over the phone. I was asked if this was a special occasion and replied that it was a birthday. I also noted that we had a member of our party with a gluten allergy. At the restaurant, no one noted the birthday or the allergy information. Once the allergy issue was mentioned by us to our server, it was handled well and successfully.We also requested a table in as quiet a part of the restaurant as possible. When we were seated, the area seemed much more quiet than the area through which we walked to reach it. However, within about 30 minutes of our arrival, this area, too, was quite loud. We were at the restaurant for about two hours and by the 1.5 hour mark, the general noise was uncomfortable for normal conversation.We were served by a waiter, with a secondary helper the entire night. They were knowledgeable and polished. They were also very attentive for the first 2/3 of our evening. As the restaurant grew more crowded, they became less so. While two hours total wasn't unreasonable for this meal by any means, we had to track them down at the end to get a bill and then again to pay it.The food itself was quite good and as I said, they were able to accommodate our gluten free needs easily.I started with a buffalo mozzarella and tomato salad that was really, really good. Simpe, but flavorful indeed. My main coarse was a pork shank osso buco that was just as good. I skipped desert as I was quite full.Everyone else at our table also indicated that their meals and wine were delicious.If it were not for the noise of the restaurant, I'd have no qualms about returning. However, if you want to have a conversation with your dinner companion at a normal volume, you might consider another option. And this was after race season ended. I can only imagine what it is like during high season.Good Morning Matthew, Thank you for the review. I am sorry and very disappointed that your overall dining experience waas not up to the standards we work very hard to achieve for each and every guests. Our team is usually on point when it comes to special requests and even more diligent with an allergy. Hearing that both of these were overlooked is very disappointing. The noise level of the restaurant is something we are always working on. The open kitchen concept and a busy restaurant makes it a bit of a struggle but we are currently in the process of working with a sound engineer to add some details that should help with this are. Our guest feedback is very important as it provides me with an insight to continue to coach and train our staff. If you would consider reaching out to me directly I would like to apologize to you. Sincerely, Nancy Bambara ([email protected])
Where to Eat in Saratoga Springs: The Best Restaurants and Bars
1. Osteria Danny
Overall Ratings
4 based on 435 reviews
A small, American-Italian restaurant in the heart of Saratoga Springs, New York with an evolving menu to match the palate of Chef Danny, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients when available. Come as friends, leave as family.
Reviewed By bullonboyd
Just pulling into Saratoga for an overnight...where to eat ?.....zeroed in on Italian....Danny had a lot of good reviews on Tripadvisor....we checked with the locals first to confirm...we squeezed in a reservation on a busy Friday night...all good. The Owners Danny and Patty were hands-on with the clientele...we like that approach....they want you to know who's putting on the experience. Yes....this place is great....the food is a 10....and...its reasonably priced.
Where to eat American food in Saratoga Springs: The Best Restaurants and Bars
