Chianti Il Ristorante

4.7

3212 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Great for fine wines
Lively
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–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
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 3,212 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
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 offers an exceptional Italian dining experience with "outstanding food," "phenomenal service," and a vibrant atmosphere. The restaurant is praised for its attentive staff, especially servers like Kevin and John. While the noise level can be high, diners consistently enjoy a "fantastic dining experience" and "delicious" meals. The restaurant is a "favorite" for locals and visitors alike, making it a top choice in Saratoga.

3,212 Reviews

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Ben
VIP
New York State
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great, great meal as usual. Everyone raved--bruschetta, salmon, filet risotto, spaghetti caccio y pepe. All excellent.
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Nicole
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
On a date night seated in the inside separate area, the waiter John was fantastic, very personable and friendly. I ordered the strip steak which was extremely flavorful and delicious but felt it was overpriced at $50. The side of small mixed veggies next to the steak were delicious. My date had the pasta bolognese which was fabulous. The crusty warm bread was yummy. The noise level in the restaurant I felt was a bit loud so just something to keep in mind. Overall four stars!
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Jillian
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Gluten free options were great! The risotto was delicious!
Chianti Il RistoranteResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review. We appreciate your feedback. We are so glad to hear our team created a very nice dining experience for you. We look forward to sharing this with our team.
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Della
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved everything we had from the Michelangelo to our main courses. We were too full for dessert. Our service was exceptional as always. Our server is excellent and I love that he’s usually there when we dine. Thank you for another wonderful experience.
Chianti Il RistoranteResponded 5 days ago
Hi Della, thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review of your experience. We are pleased to hear that our team made your experience pleasant and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Maureen
VIP
New York City
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great meal. The carpaccio was excellent as always and the 4 of us enjoyed our pasta dishes. The paccherri calabrese, capellini d’aragosta, mezzanine a ka vodka and the eggplant a La Norma were all delicious. The server was attentive and the restaurant was busy as usual for a Thursday night.
Chianti Il RistoranteResponded 5 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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Cheryl
Philadelphia
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Restaurant is very consistent. Lively ambiance. Great service.
Chianti Il RistoranteResponded on January 15, 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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Susan
VIP
New York City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always consistently delicious. New menu items were amazing. Service is excellent. Food is piping hot. Live this place so much! 😘
Chianti Il RistoranteResponded on January 13, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review. We appreciate our guest feedback. We 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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Doreen
VIP
Greater Boston
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was very good. Carpaccio unparalleled. Risotto fantastic as always but a bit too much pepper. Octopus appetizer prepared perfectly and delicious. Service friendly and efficient. Warm setting in restaurant on a very cold night.
Chianti Il RistoranteResponded on January 11, 2025
Hi Doreen! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the carpaccio, risotto, and octopus. Your feedback on the pepper is appreciated, as we always strive for perfection. It’s great to hear our team provided friendly service in a cozy atmosphere. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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James
New York State
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a very nice dinner. Great food and very attentive service.
Chianti Il RistoranteResponded on January 11, 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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Inga
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent! I would come back again! Food was great!
Chianti Il RistoranteResponded on January 6, 2025
Thank you for the 5-star rating. We hope to see you again soon!
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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 3212 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 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–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.

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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