15 Best Italian Restaurants near Hudson Falls

“Great food...very resonable..big portions..tried other ltalian places..we always wind up here..owner is a sweatheart..always greets us..would have to go to Canales in Schenectady to get the same portions and quality“

“The owner Chris is amazing and has taken care of us for years now!!He makes the best food for sure!! Family going here for years now. Lately(last few orders) though orders have been messed up. Got a sub roll when ordered a wrap, ticket labeled wrap.. Order wraps since day one.. They didn't sauteed veggies last few times..don't stack a cold salad in top of hot wings either🥲 update!! Owner has made sure to remedy issues.“

“New people took over the restaurant and my food has been phenomenal every time!!“

“I can’t believe I waited so long to eat here …..it truly was amazing. The food was delicious, staff is very friendly and the atmosphere 👍. 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹“

“First time in as locals, beautiful restaurant and very friendly staff. We had a quick cocktail while we waited for takeout, the bartender was great and very personable. The host who took our order was as well; salads were nice and fresh, house made bread, and very nice sized tasty entrees. We will definitely be back to dine in!“

“New restaurant in the area. Delicious food. The atmosphere itself is more like a diner than an Italian bistro cafe, nonetheless the food was delicious.

Started off with glass of wine.

For appetizer we started with the eggplant napoleon. I would very much recommend. Great flavor. Very good red sauce.

They provided grilled bread with olive oil and balsamic. There was definitely a hint of truffle. Wife loved the bread.

For entree my wife had the Chicken Scarp. Delicious as well. Very rich brown sauce.
I had the Carbonara Americano. The cream sauce was very good.

For dessert we had espressos with a slice of their chocolate layer cake, yum!

I would definitely recommend.“

“Went for the first time last night. The view is wonderful, food was excellent and service great! A hidden gem in our area!“

“​I discovered the Gourmet Cafe on a quiet evening as the hostess was placing the menu board outside. The dining room was simple and unpretentious, giving off a pleasant, personal feel. The experience started with a warm welcome from the server, Mandy, who personally recommended a Pinot Grigio for my meal—a fantastic touch for someone exploring wine pairings.

​Mandy was equally impressive: wonderfully attentive, composed, and friendly.
​I ordered a half portion of the Penne alla vodka with chicken, which was generous enough to be a full meal. It arrived with perfectly toasted garlic bread and had a lovely aroma. The dish delivered on every level: the pasta had a great bite, the sauce was tangy (thanks to the sun-dried tomatoes) and creamy, and the chicken was incredibly tender. The owner's wine recommendation was spot on, as the Pinot Grigio enhanced the creaminess of the sauce beautifully.

​It was the kind of meal that makes you lean back in your seat to savor every bite. While a few stray flies were near my table by the door, it was a minor note in a delicious and pleasant experience. Learning it's a 'mom-and-pop' operation made perfect sense given the personal service and neighborhood feel. It’s a true gem.“

“This is the Best Italian I have ever had!!! I can't wait until the Rigatoni All' Amatriciana is on special again!!! Soo Delicious 🤤“

“I have a great meal every time ! Place is clean , staff is great , prices are fair ! Love this place“

“I have only dined at Rocco’s but one time, we didn’t have a reservation and they were able to seat the three of us which was very accommodating. It was a busy busy time since there was a game at the Civic Center across the street and every place was packed. The food was outstanding and I would recommend Rocco’s.“

“Best restaurant in Lake George. Food is amazing!! Fresh ingredients.10 out of 10! You not only get a phenomenal meal at Mario's, but you get an experience...very romantic atmosphere. We love it here and will be coming back for years to come. Very special place.“

“My overall experience at this location was good. Our server was polite and checked on us accordingly. The place was clean along with the bathrooms. I found the food to be mediocre compared to some other locations I have visited. The worst thing was the broccoli... they must have burned the bottom layer because all I could taste was burnt food.“

“Mia has become our new favorite take out pizza spot. I admit to having driven by a hundred times before trying it at a friend's house and falling in love.

We have never dined in, but there are tables available if you choose to do so. The place is like a wonderful, nostalgic throwback to pizza places of my childhood in the '80s in the best way possible. Employees are always friendly when calling in with your order and at pick up.

And the food!! This may be some of the best pizza I have ever had outside of NYC. At other places, I often order toppings because, well, the pizza itself is okay, but not always good enough to stand on its own. Not here, though! I often dream about their cheese pizza. Perfect cheese to sauce ratio for me. (I am not a fan of heavy sauce. Let me taste the cheese!) And the garlic knots - I could have eaten this order by myself. Not dry and hard like some places and not completely drenched in butter either. Again, just right. Their sauce - which comes with the knots - was so good I saved the rest to have with pasta the next day. It's just the right amount of sweet that I love.

I highly, highly recommend stopping by. They are old school and don't have a website with a menu that I could find. But they have a range of options from subs to pizza to dinners.“

“I lost hope in finding a place with actual GOOD penne alla vodka until we tried Stumpys last week. I thought I could only get quality penne alla vodka when we visit family in Long Island but Stumpys impressed me so much, it’s probably the best I’ve ever had!! Pizza was also great! 😍 We finally found our new go to pizza place!“