Chianti Il Ristorante

4.6

3178 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

Lively
Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions

Situated in the heart of beautiful downtown Saratoga Springs, Chianti Il Ristorante serves sophisticated, authentic Northern Italian fare in an elegant setting. Combining seasonal food, an award-winning wine selection, a welcoming and knowledgeable staff and a detailed, inviting ambiance Chianti provides every guest with a superb and unforgettable dining experience. Aesthetically inspiring, its rustic walls, hard wood floors and green onyx bar invoke the authenticity of conventional Italian architecture while remaining slightly modern. The culinary philosophy at Chianti is based on a respect for tradition. With artisan breads and pastas, housemade sausage and braised meats it is culinary craftsmanship at its best. Our guests have the chance to savor fresh food, from a selection of expertly-sliced carpaccio, to a variety of wild fish, to risotto that is made only with Vialone Nano rice grown exclusively in Italy's Venetto region. "The hottest restaurant in town." The New York Times

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(518) 580-0025
Website
http://www.chiantiristorante.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Fabrizio Bazzani
Private party facilities
Chianti Il Ristorante serves sophisticated, authentic Northern Italian fare in an elegant setting. Combining seasonal food, an award-winning wine selection, a knowledgeable staff and a detailed, inviting ambiance Chianti provides every guest with a superb and unforgettable dining experience.

Location
18 Division Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Neighborhood
Saratoga Springs
Cross street
Broadway
Parking details
On-Street and Public Lot Parking is available for Chianti Il Ristorante
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Bruschetta Contadina$15.00
Grilled and toasted housemade ciabatta bread topped with smashed oven roasted tomatoes, shaved Grana Padano
Calamaretti Fritti$18.00
Fried calamari, delicately spiced tomato sauce
Gamberoni Al Lardo Croccante$21.00
Pan-seared shrimp wrapped with crispy pancetta, cannellini beans, salmoriglio
Zuppa Di Pesce$25.00
Assorted seafood, delicately spiced tomato broth
B&B$19.00
Whipped burrata, slow roasted beets, cilantro pesto, toasted salted pepitas
Ital-Korean BBQ$22.00
Chianti's own Bulgogi-style marinated beef, a la plancha, grilled polenta
Bufala Caprese$24.00
Imported mozzarella di bufala, heirloom tomatoes, basil oil, garlic chips, prosciutto
Scarola, Alici e Fagioli$18.00
Sautéed escarole, garlic and oil, gently salted Italian anchovies, cannellini beans, crostoni

Carpacci

Classico$21.00
Thinly sliced filet, Grana Padano, arugula, lemon, capers
Del Chianti$21.00
Thinly sliced filet, gorgonzola fondue, truffle oil
Michelangelo$22.00
Thinly sliced pepper crusted filet over arugula, goat cheese, truffle salt
Grande$29.00
Sharing portion, choose from Del Chianti or Classico
- For Two People$29.00

Insalate

Italiana Moderna$14.00
House-made blend of arugula, radicchio, roasted quinoa, lemon juice, olive oil, shaved Ricotta Salata
Lattughella$15.00
Boston lettuce, gorgonzola, crispy prosciutto, white balsamic vinaigrette
Cesare$15.00
Wedged romaine, house-crafted Cesare dressing, crostini crumble, Grana Padano
Romana Cacio e Pepe$15.00
Romaine heart, sliced Grana Padano & pecorino cheese, cracked black pepper, white balsamic vinaigrette
Rucola Carciofi e Grana$15.00
Grilled artichokes, crisp arugula dressed with olive oil and lemon, shaved Grana Padano

Pasta

Capellini Alla Checca$21.00
Angel hair, garlic, diced tomatoes, basil, olive oil
Spaghetti Bolognese$24.00
Thin spaghetti, filet bolognese sauce
Mezzanine Alla Vodka$23.00
Penne, fresh tarragon, prosciutto, vodka pink sauce
Penne Senesi$23.00
Penne, sautéed spinach "aglio e olio", gorgonzola, crushed red pepper flakes, breadcrumbs, toasted almonds
Spaghetti Oro di Cabras$35.00
Artisanal spaghetti, sautéed scallops, baby clams, white wine, garlic, and oil, a touch of spice, and "bottarga "seasoning
Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe$24.00
Artisanal spaghetti, pecorino and Grana Padano fondue, black pepper
Capellini Salsa Aragosta$27.00
Angel hair, shrimp, lobster grappa reduction, touch of cream
Orecchiette alla Norma$25.00
Orechiette, sautéed eggplant, sausage, mozzarella, crushed tomato
Spaghetti Ai Frutti Di Mare$35.00
Thin spaghetti, assorted seafood, olive oil, garlic, lightly spiced tomato sauce
Ragu Porchettato$26.00
Orecchiette, handcut pork shoulder and guanciale ragu, pecorino
Paccheri Calabrese$29.00
Artisanal crafted Paccheri noodles, house-made sausage, spicy Calabrian 'nduja, burrata, tomato

Risotto

Risotto Amarone$29.00
Veronese style, red wine, Grana Padano, shallots seared scallops, crispy prosciutto
Risotto Con Funghi$26.00
Medley of local, organically farm-raised mushrooms, Grana Padano
Risotto De'Medici$29.00
Filet mignon bites, truffle oil, Grana Padano, rosemary
Risotto Caprese$25.00
Burrata, diced tomatoes, toasted seasoned bread crumbs, extra virgin olive oil

Dal Fornetto

Served with a seasonal selection of accompaniments

Biancostato Reale$42.00
Braised boneless beef short rib, red wine, shallot, garlic, Italian herbs, crushed tomato
Magretto All' Amarena$39.00
Roasted Hudson Valley duck breast,amarena and chianti glaze
Carre di Agnello$49.00
Australian rack of lamb, balsamic shallots agrodolce
Filetto$48.00
Beef tenderloin, choice of brandied green peppercorn sauce or gorgonzola fondue
Pesce Del Giorno$0.00
Fresh catch of the day
- M. P.$0.00
Dry-Aged Chianti Select$0.00
Chianti's dry-aged steaks. Check with your server for availability
- M. P.$0.00

What 3,178 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Capital District
Great for fine wines
Capital District
Italian
Capital District
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chianti Il Ristorante in Saratoga Springs is a charming venue offering "rustic and cozy" Italian dining. Guests rave about the "excellent food," "attentive service," and delicious pasta dishes. While noise levels can be high, the ambience is lively and welcoming. Standout dishes include the Ragu Porchettato and Tomahawk steak. Perfect for special occasions or a delightful evening out.

3,178 Reviews

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Fred
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Server went above and beyond. Maybe the best restaurant service I’ve ever received
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Della
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely love Chianti’s! The food is always delicious. The service is always on point. The drinks are wonderful. I would definitely recommend.
Chianti Il RistoranteResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for the great review. We are thrilled to hear that you have consistently enjoyed your dining experiences at Chianti! We hope to see you again soon.
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Alvin
Upstate NY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Unusual and attractive pastas. Excellent service.
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Brian D
New York City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Service, Great Atmosphere, Great Food lead to a great night. Cheers.
Chianti Il RistoranteResponded on November 15, 2024
Hello Brian, thank you for the great review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experince at Chianti! We hope to see you again soon.
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Karen
Greater Boston
28 reviews
vip
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Everything was great except for the noise level. The waiter was excellent and the food was tasty.
Chianti Il RistoranteResponded on November 12, 2024
Hello Karen, thank you for the review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the food and the service! We appreciate your feedback regarding the noise level and will share your thoughts with our team to determine where improvements can be made. We hope that you will dine with us again soon.
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Mary
New Jersey
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I were in town visiting our son who goes to Skidmore. We loved our food. The atmosphere was vibrant yet cozy. Our waiter was energetic and professional. We will be back. Short Ribs are amazing!
Chianti Il RistoranteResponded on November 11, 2024
Hello Mary, thank you for the wonderful review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Chianti! We look forward to seeing you again in the future.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The filet was perfectly prepared and the peppercorn sauce was very good, but I would have like a bit more sauce. Hubby ate every bit of the Osso Buco and loved it. Constructive feedback on the roasted potatoes- cooked fine but really bland. We’ve noticed this every time and it’s an opportunity area to add Parmesan or duck fat or rosemary… something to make them worth the calories.
Chianti Il RistoranteResponded on November 11, 2024
Thank you for the review. We are happy to hear that you and your husband enjoyed the filet and the Osso Bucco! We appreciate your feedback regarding the potatoes and will share your thoughts with our team. We hope to see you again soon.
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Rabin
New York City
55 reviews
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food and service has always been consistent with Chianti's. Even with a Restaurant week menu Chianti's maintained the same level of food and quality of service. It allows new and current patrons to experience Chianti's fine Italian cuisine and will definitely keep its current customer base and hopefully find new ones.
Chianti Il RistoranteResponded on November 11, 2024
Thank you for the great review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the food and the Restaurant Week menu! We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon.
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Shellie
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went to Chianti during Saratoga Restaurant week and it was great!
Chianti Il RistoranteResponded 7 days ago
Hello Shellie, thank you for the review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your Restaurant Week dining experience at Chianti! We hope to see you again soon.
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Marc
New York City
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was not good. Risotto was more like a rice dish. My step daughter said it was on par with Olive Garden.
Chianti Il RistoranteResponded on November 12, 2024
Hello Marc, I am so sorry to hear that you did not enjoy the risotto. Risotto has always been one of our signature dishes and I apologize that it was not prepared to our usual high standard. We will share your feedback with our chefs to determine where improvements can be made to ensure we are always providing the excellent food we are known for. My deepest apology, Nancy Bambara VP - DZ Restaurants
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FAQs

Chianti Il Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (518) 580-0025.

Chianti Il Ristorante is rated 4.6 stars by 3178 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

18 Division Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Additional information

Cross street
Broadway
Neighborhood
Saratoga Springs
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
On-Street and Public Lot Parking is available for Chianti Il Ristorante
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Fabrizio Bazzani
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.chiantiristorante.com/
Phone number
(518) 580-0025
Private party facilities
Chianti Il Ristorante serves sophisticated, authentic Northern Italian fare in an elegant setting. Combining seasonal food, an award-winning wine selection, a knowledgeable staff and a detailed, inviting ambiance Chianti provides every guest with a superb and unforgettable dining experience.

Chianti Il Ristorante

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe

Romana Cacio e Pepe

Grande

Antipasti

Bruschetta Contadina$15.00

Calamaretti Fritti$18.00

Gamberoni Al Lardo Croccante$21.00

Zuppa Di Pesce$25.00

B&B$19.00

Ital-Korean BBQ$22.00

Bufala Caprese$24.00

Scarola, Alici e Fagioli$18.00

Carpacci

Classico$21.00

Del Chianti$21.00

Michelangelo$22.00

Grande$29.00

Insalate

Italiana Moderna$14.00

Lattughella$15.00

Cesare$15.00

Romana Cacio e Pepe$15.00

Rucola Carciofi e Grana$15.00

Pasta

Capellini Alla Checca$21.00

Spaghetti Bolognese$24.00

Mezzanine Alla Vodka$23.00

Penne Senesi$23.00

Spaghetti Oro di Cabras$35.00

Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe$24.00

Capellini Salsa Aragosta$27.00

Orecchiette alla Norma$25.00

Spaghetti Ai Frutti Di Mare$35.00

Ragu Porchettato$26.00

Paccheri Calabrese$29.00

Risotto

Risotto Amarone$29.00

Risotto Con Funghi$26.00

Risotto De'Medici$29.00

Risotto Caprese$25.00

Dal Fornetto

Biancostato Reale$42.00

Magretto All' Amarena$39.00

Carre di Agnello$49.00

Filetto$48.00

Pesce Del Giorno$0.00

Dry-Aged Chianti Select$0.00

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