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Chianti Il Ristorante, Saratoga Springs, NY

Chianti Il Ristorante

4.7
4.7
3226 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for fine wines
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–Sat 4:30 pm–6:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

Private dining

Menu

Chianti's menu is ever-changing, reflecting fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Antipasti

  • Bruschetta ContadinaUS$15.00

    Grilled and toasted housemade ciabatta bread topped with smashed oven roasted tomatoes, shaved Grana Padano

    • Calamaretti FrittiUS$18.00

      Fried calamari, delicately spiced tomato sauce

      • Gamberoni Al Lardo CroccanteUS$21.00

        Pan-seared shrimp wrapped with crispy pancetta, cannellini beans, salmoriglio

        • Zuppa Di PesceUS$25.00

          Assorted seafood, delicately spiced tomato broth

          • B&BUS$19.00

            Whipped burrata, slow roasted beets, cilantro pesto, toasted salted pepitas

            • Ital-Korean BBQUS$22.00

              Chianti's own Bulgogi-style marinated beef, a la plancha, grilled polenta

              • Bufala CapreseUS$24.00

                Imported mozzarella di bufala, heirloom tomatoes, basil oil, garlic chips, prosciutto

                • Scarola, Alici e FagioliUS$18.00

                  Sautéed escarole, garlic and oil, gently salted Italian anchovies, cannellini beans, crostoni

                  Carpacci

                  • ClassicoUS$21.00

                    Thinly sliced filet, Grana Padano, arugula, lemon, capers

                    • Del ChiantiUS$21.00

                      Thinly sliced filet, gorgonzola fondue, truffle oil

                      • MichelangeloUS$22.00

                        Thinly sliced pepper crusted filet over arugula, goat cheese, truffle salt

                        • GrandeUS$29.00

                          Sharing portion, choose from Del Chianti or Classico

                          • For Two PeopleUS$29.00

                        Insalate

                        • Italiana ModernaUS$14.00

                          House-made blend of arugula, radicchio, roasted quinoa, lemon juice, olive oil, shaved Ricotta Salata

                          • LattughellaUS$15.00

                            Boston lettuce, gorgonzola, crispy prosciutto, white balsamic vinaigrette

                            • CesareUS$15.00

                              Wedged romaine, house-crafted Cesare dressing, crostini crumble, Grana Padano

                              • Romana Cacio e PepeUS$15.00

                                Romaine heart, sliced Grana Padano & pecorino cheese, cracked black pepper, white balsamic vinaigrette

                                • Rucola Carciofi e GranaUS$15.00

                                  Grilled artichokes, crisp arugula dressed with olive oil and lemon, shaved Grana Padano

                                  Pasta

                                  • Capellini Alla CheccaUS$21.00

                                    Angel hair, garlic, diced tomatoes, basil, olive oil

                                    • Spaghetti BologneseUS$24.00

                                      Thin spaghetti, filet bolognese sauce

                                      • Mezzanine Alla VodkaUS$23.00

                                        Penne, fresh tarragon, prosciutto, vodka pink sauce

                                        • Penne SenesiUS$23.00

                                          Penne, sautéed spinach "aglio e olio", gorgonzola, crushed red pepper flakes, breadcrumbs, toasted almonds

                                          • Spaghetti Oro di CabrasUS$35.00

                                            Artisanal spaghetti, sautéed scallops, baby clams, white wine, garlic, and oil, a touch of spice, and "bottarga "seasoning

                                            • Spaghetti Cacio e PepeUS$24.00

                                              Artisanal spaghetti, pecorino and Grana Padano fondue, black pepper

                                              • Capellini Salsa AragostaUS$27.00

                                                Angel hair, shrimp, lobster grappa reduction, touch of cream

                                                • Orecchiette alla NormaUS$25.00

                                                  Orechiette, sautéed eggplant, sausage, mozzarella, crushed tomato

                                                  • Spaghetti Ai Frutti Di MareUS$35.00

                                                    Thin spaghetti, assorted seafood, olive oil, garlic, lightly spiced tomato sauce

                                                    • Ragu PorchettatoUS$26.00

                                                      Orecchiette, handcut pork shoulder and guanciale ragu, pecorino

                                                      • Paccheri CalabreseUS$29.00

                                                        Artisanal crafted Paccheri noodles, house-made sausage, spicy Calabrian 'nduja, burrata, tomato

                                                        Risotto

                                                        • Risotto AmaroneUS$29.00

                                                          Veronese style, red wine, Grana Padano, shallots seared scallops, crispy prosciutto

                                                          • Risotto Con FunghiUS$26.00

                                                            Medley of local, organically farm-raised mushrooms, Grana Padano

                                                            • Risotto De'MediciUS$29.00

                                                              Filet mignon bites, truffle oil, Grana Padano, rosemary

                                                              • Risotto CapreseUS$25.00

                                                                Burrata, diced tomatoes, toasted seasoned bread crumbs, extra virgin olive oil

                                                                Dal Fornetto

                                                                Served with a seasonal selection of accompaniments

                                                                • Biancostato RealeUS$42.00

                                                                  Braised boneless beef short rib, red wine, shallot, garlic, Italian herbs, crushed tomato

                                                                  • Magretto All' AmarenaUS$39.00

                                                                    Roasted Hudson Valley duck breast,amarena and chianti glaze

                                                                    • Carre di AgnelloUS$49.00

                                                                      Australian rack of lamb, balsamic shallots agrodolce

                                                                      • FilettoUS$48.00

                                                                        Beef tenderloin, choice of brandied green peppercorn sauce or gorgonzola fondue

                                                                        • Pesce Del GiornoUS$0.00

                                                                          Fresh catch of the day

                                                                          • M. P.US$0.00

                                                                        • Dry-Aged Chianti SelectUS$0.00

                                                                          Chianti's dry-aged steaks. Check with your server for availability

                                                                          • M. P.US$0.00

                                                                        Last updated: March 14, 2025

                                                                        What 3,226 people are saying

                                                                        Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                        4.7
                                                                        4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                        • 4.7Food
                                                                        • 4.7Service
                                                                        • 4.6Ambience
                                                                        • 4.5Value

                                                                        Noise • Moderate

                                                                        Loved For

                                                                        • Upstate New York

                                                                          Great for fine wines

                                                                        • 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 delights with "impeccable" food and "amazing" service. Diners rave about the "unique and delicious" pasta dishes and the attentive staff, particularly servers like Nate and Kevin. While the ambiance can be lively and noisy, the consistent quality and "wonderful" atmosphere make Chianti a favorite for many.

                                                                        3,226 Reviews

                                                                        1. Michele VIP

                                                                          New York City48 reviews

                                                                          4.0

                                                                          Dined 2 days ago

                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                          We dine at Chianti, whenever we are in the area, which is once every couple of months. We find the food and service to be excellent. Always innovative specials and friendly professional service. Unfortunately this will probably be our last visit to this restaurant. The noise level is completely unacceptable. We were seated for the first time in that small room which was beyond overcrowded with tables. The noise level was so loud the server had to yell to be heard, and even then we had trouble hearing her. I have read reviews with response back from the management team. I find the comment it’s busy, to be an acceptable response to this problem. There are many many reviews stating exactly what I am saying. There are some things that could be addressed, possibly take a few tables out it is beyond overcrowded. Our server could barely stand between us and the table next to us to take an order. Perhaps check with a professional company that handles these types of situations. It’s a shame, the food and service are excellent, but the noise makes it a very uncomfortable dining experience. We probably will not return.

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                                                                        2. Chico VIP

                                                                          New York City15 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined 2 days ago

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Great meal; best carpaccio I've ever had. Fettuccine with pork cheeks was spectacular. Sweet potato gelato was really good. Service was sharp and on point. Can't wait to go back!

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                                                                        3. Brian

                                                                          Unspecified1 review

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined on March 6, 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Outstanding meal, service and value. It was a little noisy but was also a full house so to be expected. Would definitely return.
                                                                          Chianti Il RistoranteResponded 6 days ago
                                                                          Thank you for your feedback. We are so happy to read that you enjoyed your dining experience. We look forward to having you dine with us again in the future.

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                                                                        4. Jason VIP

                                                                          Greater Boston2 reviews

                                                                          3.0

                                                                          Dined on March 2, 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 3
                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                          3. Service 3
                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                          Great menu and flavors. Not all food was served warm. Tables too packed together.

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                                                                        5. Mary

                                                                          New York City4 reviews

                                                                          4.0

                                                                          Dined on March 2, 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 3
                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                          Went for restaurant week and the four of us all had one of the specials. All delicious. We all agreed that in winter, braised ribs really need mashed potatoes! The dessert was out of this world but waiter kept calling it "like a brownie"--but it was a ricotta cake! With gelato-to die for. Waiter was too chatty and lingered too much, but attentive.
                                                                          Chianti Il RistoranteResponded on March 7, 2025
                                                                          Hi Mary, we appreciate our your feedback and are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and the service from our team. We hope to see you again soon!

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                                                                        6. TogaDad

                                                                          Greater Boston18 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined on March 2, 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Went for restaurant week, was great as always! Great staff, great food.
                                                                          Chianti Il RistoranteResponded on March 4, 2025
                                                                          Thank you for your feedback. We are so happy to read that you enjoyed your dining experience. We look forward to having you dine with us again in the future.

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                                                                        7. Russ VIP

                                                                          New York City50 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined on March 1, 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 3
                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                          We had a very good dining experience. The food is excellent, cocktails very good as well. The only (slight) downsides were that seating is very tight, with little more than a foot or so between our table and the tables on either side. And, our service was spotty. But, overall a good place for an excellent dinner and we look forward to going back.
                                                                          Chianti Il RistoranteResponded on March 4, 2025
                                                                          Russ, thank you for the feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food and cocktails. We appreciate your notes on seating and service; we’re always looking for ways to improve. We look forward to welcoming you back for another excellent dinner!

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                                                                        8. Gailmarie VIP

                                                                          New York City21 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined on February 28, 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          The food was delicious and service was good. Would definitely go back.
                                                                          Chianti Il RistoranteResponded on March 1, 2025
                                                                          Thank you for your feedback. We are so happy to read that you enjoyed your dining experience. We look forward to having you dine with us again in the future.

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                                                                        9. Michaele

                                                                          Atlantic City5 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined on February 23, 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 3
                                                                          The bar and restaurant are definitely top notch. Wonderful waitstaff and bartenders were sooo nice! Perfect evening if it hadn’t been so loud. The only negative at all.
                                                                          Chianti Il RistoranteResponded on February 25, 2025
                                                                          Michaele, we're happy that you enjoyed our bar and restaurant, along with our wonderful staff. We appreciate your feedback about the noise level and will work on creating a more comfortable atmosphere. Looking forward to welcoming you back for another great evening!

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                                                                        10. Craig VIP

                                                                          Washington DC187 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined on February 22, 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Always our favorite place when we are in town. A nice selection of very well prepared food in an attractive and vibrant r setting
                                                                          Chianti Il RistoranteResponded on February 25, 2025
                                                                          Thank you for your feedback. We are so happy to read that you enjoyed your dining experience. We look forward to having you dine with us again in the future.

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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 4.7 stars by 3226 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                        Make a reservation

                                                                        2 people
                                                                        7:00 p.m.
                                                                        Booked 10 times today

                                                                        Order delivery or takeout

                                                                        Google Map for Chianti Il Ristorante

                                                                        18 Division Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

                                                                        Additional information

                                                                        • Cross Street
                                                                          Broadway
                                                                        • Neighbourhood
                                                                          Saratoga Springs
                                                                        • Hours of Operation
                                                                          Happy Hour Wed–Sat 4:30 pm–6:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 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.
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