14 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“

“Admittedly, when it comes to pizza, I am very easy to please. However, this pizza sauce is the best sauce l've ever had. It's not too sweet, not too salty. The atmosphere is best for pick up/ DoorDash with very limited, if any, indoor seating. The guy behind the counter is nice enough, sometimes overwhelmed as a one-man-show making all the food himself; but the wait is worth it because MAN! The pizza & garlic knots are exceptional.“

“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 👍. 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“(July 6, 2025)
We came here for dinner after considering a lot of other options, we were pleasantly satisfied with the food quality and quantity and the overall service.
The minestrone soup and bottomless salad (unlimited refills) were good.
The pastas we ordered were decent and came in very large portions, we ended up packing some of it for the next day of our trip.

Sisi was a very friendly waitress.“

“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!“