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
"We booked a table to celebrate our son's graduation and the evening was terrific--friendly staff with deep knowledge of the menu. Very-well-executed dishes and a good wine list. Would book here again in a heartbeat if / when I go back to Saratoga Springs. Thanks for a lovely--and delicious--evening."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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"Very nice atmosphere and great food. Early dining complete dinners for $19 are a great deal. Excellent, attentive waitstaff. Always a fine place for dinner."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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"My father has spoken of this restaurant many times and I finally had the opportunity to go with my best friend for my 30th birthday. We enjoyed a beer at the bar while we waited for our table. The bartender was friendly and discussed beer with us. My friend and I opted to split every plate so we can take advantage of trying as much as we could. We ordered Coccio (calamari), then the Del Chianti (thinly sliced filet with gorganzola fondue, then the risotto carciofi e gorganzola and salmon special. While the calamari was nothing to brag about, we tore into the hot (yes it was steaming) bread and dipped it into every sauce that was left over. The filet was AMAZING as was the risotto and salmon. And our server was so attentive."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, romantic, special occasion
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"Great food and great service. Our waiter was awesome."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, special occasion
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"Wait staff and bartenders are great. Personable and attentive. Try the coccio. Food is consistently delish. Best happy hour 7 days a week in Saratoga."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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""John L" our waiter ROCKED. he was informative, professional and fun. he had a great smile that made you smile and a great sense of humor. he was attentive and when we go back to Chianti I hope we have him as a waiter again"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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"My husband and I had a wonderful dining experience at Chianti II. The owner came to our table to greet us while we were having our before dinner drink, our wait staff was excellent and the food remarkable. Best of all the prices on the menu were a pleasant surprise. The next time we are in Saratoga Springs we will most certainly return for another dining experience. Whatever you do be sure and have a cup of coffee after your meal, even the decaf. It is delicious!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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"This was our first visit to Chianti for dinner, having previously been there twice for enjoyable Happy Hour experiences. We chose to dine outdoors on this occasion and were seated in their canvas enclosed area which housed a number of tables. It was a very comfortable setting, and we felt well taken care of by our servers. We opted for Chianti's Sunday A Cena Per Primi, which offers a selection of 3 course dinners before 5:30 PM for only $19. My wife chose grilled asparagus with prociutto and egg for her antipasti, while I selected calamari in spiced tomato broth. For our main courses, we both chose Penne Alla Norma. Everything was delicious. For dessert, we both chose excellent Tiramisu. Service was efficient, yet friendly. We'll return."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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"Disappointed, we expected much more. Prices were high, food was average, service was only ok...Wine list was the biggest disappointment...pedestrian at BEST...big brands at way too high prices, expected to find some "gems"...not here."
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"Food and service were very good. Took us right on time. But the seating was suspect. Hardly anyone in the room as we had 5:15 reservations but we were sat practically right on top of the only other people in the room. I can understand when it's busy but being my wife and I and this other couple were the only ones there I would have thought we could have been spread out a little better. Hard to have privacy when you're a few feet away and no one else in the room for at least a good 20-30 minutes."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
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"Chianti's is our favorite "go-to" restaurant when we are introducing people to a new venue. We always feel confident that we will get a lovely dinner with excellent service."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"We had to ask for the $19 special menu that was advertised on their website for Sundays. There were several vegetarian options, mainly in the pasta category. Our penne with spinach and almonds was enjoyable with perfectly cooked penne but was a bit salty. Wine was overpriced with the least expensive at $8 per glass. Otherwise the three course Sunday special was a good value. Don't expect particularly creative vegetarian cooking, however. Service was friendly and attentive."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2011
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"Chianti never fails to live up to high expectations. Service is friendly and professional from the moment one walks in. On this particular night, I was bringing a friend, to whom I had given very high expectations of this restaurant. Not only did the food and service live up to expectations, it far exceeded it! The timing of the courses were perfection. One never waited for, or wondered when the next course was arriving. The waitress was very attentive and answered any questions thoroughly regarding wine or menu choices. Chianti is always the perfect choice for outstanding food and service!!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"My daughter attends Skidmore College and we started coming here when she was a freshman... She is now a senior, and one of the things we will miss most I'd this Restaurant... it is outstanding! Fabulous food... Great atmosphere...wonderful service... Can't say enough about Chianti... We are card members and will travel to Chianti from Boston often!!!!!!!!!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"Noisy place, but fun for a bar scene. The food was average, a bit underseasoned. Service was a bit inattentive at the beginning but then improved slightly. Pork shank special was very good, chicken with artichokes also but a bit bland and the sauteed calamari was good but sauce again too bland. Wines by the glass could have a larger selection, but decent options."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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"First time we had eaten dinner in Saratoga Springs for quite some time. Pleasantly surprised with Chianti! The food was delicious- well prepared and presented. All fresh ingredients. Service was great- attentive but not overbearing. Very good vibe from not only the waitstaff, but also by patrons. Chianti's is a must when dining in Saratoga Springs!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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"We thoroghly enjoyed an evening at Chianti. We were quickly moved to another table when a nearby diner's perfume became overwhelming. Excellent food professionally prepared and served in a beautiful setting combined with their response to an issue they did not create left us very impressed with Chianti. Highly recommended."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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"We were disappointed with our experience here. Our waiter never read us the specials. He did not know the wine list at all and never offered to send over a sommelier or at least someone who was familiar with the wines. I asked how he would characterize the three different Barbera D'Asti selections, and he said he didn't know and would ask. He came back and said, "they're all the same wine, just different wineries." In hindsight, that's kinda funny. Obviously, I had figured that one out on my own.. We ended up going with wines by the glass because we were afraid to commit to a bottle without any descripton. We found the food a little uninspiring and not very unique, though everything was prepared well. Glad to see farro on the menu."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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"food overpriced for quality. meat was overdone and dessert was like a stale cupcake with some stale whipped cream on it. Meat was served with overcooked spinach and the potatoes were not anything special. Still felt hungry when I finished."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups
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"One of our favorite restaurants in the area. Great food and service are the norm and we have never been disappointed. Creative Italian cuisine in a upscale and vibrant setting."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"we had some trouble when we arrived and the restaurant did NOT have our open table reservation in their computer despite our getting an email confirmation. They scrambled and seated us after a little wait at a small table until an adequate table opened up. Food was awesome as always and so was the service. would definitely recommend."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2009
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"Not from the area but tried this on recommendation from a local. Ambitious menu with some items not often seen in regular Italian restaurants. Unfortunately, my penne alla vodka was too salty but our anti-pasta was delicious and very different from the regular fare of marinated vegetables, This one had hot items but could have been better with some cheese added. Don't miss the biscotti after your meal....they are the real deal!"
Dined on 03/06/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Although the company of what we refer to as our "Dinner Club" always have a spectacular time, the entire staff was very accomodating, witty, and fun. The food was great, far better than most other Italian restaurants.They do not rush you out the door. Our waiter David made the entire experience even better. We can't wait to return"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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"Chianti has become one of our favorite restaurants when visiting Saratoga (we are there about 6 x/ year!). The service is always spot on- have always had friendly and knowledgable waiters. A little funny is that we almost always get the same table !!! The food is consistently delicious and they always have some interesting specials. My only complaint is that the tables are too close together. I hate having to get contortionistic to sit at a table-- they really squish in a few tables for 2!!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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"Great restaurant in downtown Saratoga. Can be a little tight, but a great place overall. Food is awesome. I go here a lot with my clients and have never been disappointed. Also good for the family."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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"First time at CHiantis. Could not have been more relaxed, great atmosphere. Hint if you want a quiet dining experience, ask to be seated in dining room. We were near the bar, it was a busy bar evening and a little noisy and people very close to our table from the overflow at bar. Goof delicious and many different selections to choose from."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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"Our second visit in about 6 weeks. The food was great the first time and even better the second time. It was a nice surprise to have David sing for us :) This could definitely be our "go to" restaurant on those nights where we don't know what we're in the mood for. They always have a nice variety of specials."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"I really love the food there, i've never been disappointed and i've been there 3 times now. it can get loud on a busy night service is extremely nice, it seems dark inside but i also think alot of restautrants are dark so nothing worse than the usual. i hope this review helped."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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"this is one of my families favorite dining spots...the food is great and the staff are amazingly nice. I only wish they would bring back the dandilion & polenta!"
Dined on 02/19/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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