50 Best Italian Restaurants near Ballston Lake

“Brooke's Pizza is an absolute must-try for anyone looking for delicious, authentic Italian cuisine. With their fresh, high-quality ingredients and mouthwatering menu items, Brooke's delivers an unparalleled dining experience that will leave you craving more.“

“We had a great dinner out with friends. The wasabi bacon wrapped shrimp; meatball; and calamari appetizers we shared were excellent and everyone's entrees were amazing. Our waitress Sarah was super pleasant, attentive and did some great “menu coaching” as we ordered. 10 out of 10!“

“FOOD IS OUTSTANDING....VERY FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE..FROM THE OWNER ..ROSARIO TO THE COUNTER LADY MICHELLE!“

“I had my daughter’s baptism celebration at Canalis and I truly want to thank them for going above and beyond for our daughter’s special day. We rented out the banquet room and it was absolutely perfect. The food and service was exceptional. Thank you again Canalis. I highly recommend for any future event.“

“Had dinner last night at Johnny's and it was amazing. The food was delicious. Our waitress, Vanessa made our evening magical.“

“This is one of our absolute favorite places. Our first time in was just about a week after they opened and We couldn't have been more pleased with the amazing food and wonderful service!“

“Great happy hour spot. Don't arrive during happy hour for a dinner table without a reservation on a weekend night. High tops are seated for dinner guests only when guests finally are done with the long happy hour.

Drink specials at happy hour are worth the trip but someone has to wait in line at the door at 4:30 for high top seating. Meeting people at happy hour is easy because seating is close and you can hear everyone's chatter.

Well staffed. Good service. Catering takeout is easy and consistent.

Parking: EV charging for a fee.“

“Absolutely amazing, huge portions, amazing homemade pasta, great service!“

“10/10 recommend always. Great service and always an amazing atmosphere!“

“wonderful local gem. ordered a couple trays of food last minute and Dominic was more than accommodating. our family loves the chicken marsala and the bread they included with the order. Sat at the bar and had great service from the bartender, clams bianco were very tasty.“

“Being in the service industry for 15+ years, I will have to say that this place is top notch. The food was absolutely delicious. The timing of the apps and main course was perfect. My filet was cooked perfectly at a medium rare. The Utica greens are amazing!The service was phenomenal. Our server was on top of her game, making sure our drinks were never empty and checking in at the perfect times. We will be back for sure!“

“Went for dinner with a group of 10 people and had a wonderful evening! Everyone’s food was outstanding and the service was impeccable! I especially loved that the owner came around to all of the tables in the restaurant to see if everyone was happy - SUCH a sweet lady!! Overall, A++ experience!!“

“Not only does Grano have amazing food, but their customer service is also fantastic! I went there recently before a show at Proctors, and unfortunately the kitchen was a little behind, and we did not have enough time to eat. When leaving Proctors, our server was waiting outside the theater to give us our food to take home. They really went above and beyond. I will definitely be going back soon!“

“Great food, great service. The cav with vodka sauce is out of this world and the burgers are really flavorful and juicy. Staff is really friendly and helpful, especially with menu selection.“

“Came across Scottie's by accident, I'm glad we did, great atmosphere our server was top notch, the food was exceptional, I had the lasagna my wife had ravioli Isabella the owner came out to us boxed our leftovers and made pleasant conversation, we took 2 deserts home with us, lemon cake and cheesecake . Great place! I will be returning.“

“The BEST deli/sub shop in the area! Whether it’s cold cuts, homemade salads, subs, homemade hot dishes, Pellegrinos of Malta does the best and truly cares about the product they’re serving their customers. These hard working people just do it all right and in the best way! Look forward to going there every week.“

“We love olive garden to start with, but this evening was amazing. We had a FANTASTIC server, Mo, who was the most personable and friendly person we have had in food service in a long time. He checked on us consistently, and made great recommendations. Honestly, every time he came by the table my partner and I commented on how nice and good at his job he was. Food was excellent as well. Overall, a wonderful casual date night!“

“This classic Italian deli offers a delightful dining experience, and their tomato pie is simply unbeatable. With each bite, I'm transported to the heart of Italy, savoring the perfect balance of flavors and textures. The friendly and attentive staff make the experience even more enjoyable, and the reasonable prices make it a must-visit for any food lover.“

“Ok let’s break it down. Atmosphere is awesome. Everyone there is amazing. Scott the bar manager is the best and Jimmy is amazing in the kitchen! We absolutely love this place and it’s way better than any other restaurant that tried to fill this location by far! If you haven’t tried it yet, it’s time before they are too busy to get you in!“

“The service was incredible, the food was unforgettable, and the price point was very fair. Despite being overwhelmed with several tables at once, and training a new hire, our server was poised, graceful, and prompt, and was kind enough to offer suggestions for entrees and wine pairings. It was evident that her section was extremely busy, and we were politely notified that the kitchen was short-staffed that Friday evening. But we never would have guessed as the service was outstanding and the food arrived within a reasonable time. Thank you to our beautiful server whose name I regrettably cannot recall (dark hair, crow tattoo, drop-dead gorgeous) and to the kitchen for making our night exceptionally enjoyable.“

“Love the pizza every time!! Counter people they are OK!! Could be a lot better on the personalities and the tables are usually dirty and this is at 11 in the morning. But I love the pizza. And they can work on the fruit fly problems in both Johnny’s and the hamburger place.“

“Went here on Thursday September 26 2024 for dinner and drinks with two of my friends and the food was good and the staff were kind but only problem was that the drinks were long after we ordered them“

“Delicious and HOT food!! The greens and beans and lasagna as delicious! We will be back!!!“

“ok food fair service. comfortable. fresh salad. phill does great job to all. c 4 yourself“

“Recently got a chicken sandwich from their food truck. Best chicken sandwich I’ve ever had. Can’t wait to try more of their food!“

“We just celebrated our 2nd year Anniversary, our waitress Jackie went out of her way to make it special for us, also the staff there is great to and Milan came over wish us Happy Anniversary as well, can't wait to celebrate again there next year, absolutely love it.“

“Very delicious pizza, very good recommended to anyone.“

“Annie & Aimee are the best!“

“Our Server Cody was excellent, made our experience even better then it already was. Food was great, loved the atmosphere .. we will be back Thank you“

“The store is aptly named and was indeed a 'Joy' to visit. After losing the Italian deli in Saratoga that I've patronized for many years to a buyer from Albany that doesn't even answer the phone, I began a search for a true Italian deli. When I walked into La Gioia I knew I had found what I was looking for. The aroma of Italy in the air, the hustle bustle of a staff serving with professional knowledge, courtesy, and a neat and clean appearance so rare today, and shelves and cases filled with all the Mediterranean delicacies imaginable, made me realize the true gem I discovered. This was a wonderful epiphany for me; I smiled all the way home 30 miles away.“

“Great Food and service our waitress was awesome 👌“

“Love Love Love Lorenzo's! (518 Foodies card holders get 10% off). They have the BEST breakfast! The home fries are to die for! The chorizo egg and cheese is also delicious! Really, you can't go wrong.“

“I ordered a pizza tonight for dinner I had mushrooms onions bacon and pineapple!! it was so so so good even the guy working there said he wanted to try it! we also had the sweet chili wings yummy 😋 we have always had great food from Justin's!!! and it's great there so close by“

“The fish and chips were so fresh and delicious! The specials are routinely great! I love the shrimp as well! Another family favorite is the French dip moon!“

“I run a social group for adults with developmental disabilities. One of the activities that we do is visiting for the easiest. The employees there are phenomenal. Great people that care. I can’t say enough good things about this restaurant. And I’ll always be grateful for them being kind to my members take me up to the ball game“

“The ultimate neighborhood restaurant. Amazing food, friendly staff, and generous wine pours! Can’t recommend highly enough for take out or dine-in. Try the Mario pizza! Order the wings crispy.“

“Great pizza and wings, our go to in Clifton Park!! Highly recommend checking out Paulie's.“

“Great local restaurant. Food and service always excellent! One of our favorite local restaurants. Good luck and continued success!!“

“Great food and customer service“

“Pleasantly surprised! Stopped in for slices to go, never had pizza from Caputos. Delicious! The shop was busy, the staff greeted us and despite how busy they were, took the time to wait on us and were genuinely appreciative. Will definitely visit again!“

“The pizza is some of the best in the capital district if you like a bit thicker crust. The wings were pretty dry and I was not a big fan of the peanut butter and jelly wings flavor. I wish there was a better seating area because it's not close to residential areas and the pizza won't survive a 10+ min drive home without getting mushy.

The picture is after the pizza had been out for 10-15 min so it's not the most flattering picture“

“My bestie recommended Clifton Park Pizza Shop and it did not disappoint 🥰 I ordered the Lasagna and it is hands down the best lasagna i have ever had! The sauce is so good. You can definitely understand why this small place is always so busy!! Highly recommend.“

“First time trying Napoli’s. We are new to the area from Long Island. The Margherita pie and meatballs were good. ( It’s hard to please a Downstater who’s Italian)!? The sauce was very good. We will definitely return. They were polite and efficient“

“Food is awesome. Remo the owner/manager is always pleasant , along with wife Morgan and staff.. They always greet you with a smile. There chef salad, turkry and tuna subs and fries“

“I have been customer for at least 15/20 years 2 weeks ago got 2 subs very disappointed no meat on them today thought we try sausage bread specified peppers and onions also got mushrooms and wings start to eat it..ok no peppers and onions on it tried to let that go but....ok raw dough??? no way call them an wanted to give me 3/4$ credit??? are you serious after all business we have done owner should be aware of issues!! 45.00 order took taste right away“

“ordered dinner through their website tonight... order successfully went through, went to pick it up... and they were closed! no one there!!“

“Cannot understand why reviews for this pizza restaurant aren't much better. We order frequently from here and have never been disappointed, unlike other pizza places around ballston spa.“

“Did the $35 Thursday and sat in the bar. Half price drinks and app specials. For $35 had a choice of 2 salad, 3 entrees and 2 desserts. Everything was fabulous. Seabass over risotto was stunning and the pork chop was stunning. We'll be back!“

“Food was delicious and delivery was fast! Super impressed!“

“Great pizza with fresh ingredients and a nice crispy crust! The menu has a good variety, and the calzones are delicious. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming. The only reason for four stars instead of five is that service can be a bit slow during busy hours.“