Mama Riso's Restaurant
2119 US-9, Lake George
(518) 668-2550
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I was very disappointed. I has veal marsala and was very disappointed. Our party ordered different menu item and we were disappointed in every meal. I would not return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Very relaxed atmosphere. Authentic Italian food. Veal was out of this world. So much better than other Italian places here on the Lake. We will be back again and again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were definetly disappointed on our last visit. I made reservations for outdoor dining since we have always enjoyed the patio dining when we go. When we arrived the patio area was not set up nor tables were cleaned. We also noted the area had not been landscaped/maintained as usual...weeds etc. .definitely lacked what we experienced the past 5 years. Our server was the owner and shes usually on her game but not this particular night. The salad plates were left on our table (never removed) when our main course came out. We asked for salt and pepper and they came out with a drinking glass with salt and pepper packets like McDonald's has. A bit tacky for what we were paying. The potions were not what we experienced in the pass. I apologized to my son since we raved about it and stated how disappointed I was. Honestly we will never go back nor will I recommend it to my friends at the Adirondack Nationals event.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Portion sizes seemed small while the prices were a little steep but I guess that's getting food in Lake George. We asked if they could include some plates and silverware in our pick up order and really appreciated that they did. We would be willing to give this place another shot eating in the restaurant vs taking out. Need to remember cash to avoid the almost 4% card fee.
Worst food ever
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Called in a To Go order! They are Always Super Friendly and Cover it all when it comes to go orders! All of our meals where Delicous. I always look forward to getting a Great Authentic Italian Meal at Mama Risos
Looking forward to getting back there Soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was amazing first time there. We were all (4) pleased with our waitress fresh warm bread minestrone soup delicious and our entrees were very satisfying. Ahort staffed not their fault but worth the wait. Owner very friendly will return next teip
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing Service And Food!!!! Feels like being in Italy.....
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I really wanted to like this place. First though, I tried to get onto the website to look at the menu and apparently it was not working. I tried calling to see if we needed a reservation but no one answered. I tried calling for a few days before our trip.
They had some toys for the kids, which was nice, but the toys were located right in front of the entrance to the kitchen so the servers had to walk over the kids. The toys were also right next to the door to the patio, so all the customers coming in had to walk around the kids. They had a party of about 10 people set up right next to the kids toys as well so they could only play until that table got there so as not to disturb them. It was a little bizarre the way it was set up.
The server was very nice, but she didn't really know the menu. She had to ask the kitchen for almost everything we asked about.
As for the food. Absolutely awful. I ordered fettuccine bolognese. It was meat sauce. Bolognese should be cooked for at least 4 hours and finished with a touch of cream. This was not bolognese and quite honestly just as boring as everything else here. The lasagna was bland with no flavor. The Alfredo was so terrible I couldn't even finish the 1 noodle I tried. I would not go back there. I only gave 2 stars because it kept the kids occupied for a little while and the server was nice.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Old school italian joint with great food and affordable prices especially for Lake George. The staff is very prompt, friendly and attentive. The menu is large and has a lot of classic dishes and they have a lot of seafood options which for pescatarians is great. The portions are large and you can tell the food is fresh and made to order. I ordered the Seafood Fra Diavolo which they ask how spicy you want it and I am a spice lover so I said extra spicy which it did not disappoint. Came out piping hot and spicy, I could not stop eating the sauce. The entrees all come with a choice of soup or salad which mine also came with linguine but I substituted it for a side of sauteed escarole. My mother ordered the lasagna and minestrone which she said was excellent especially the sauce which she asked for a side to go with her leftovers because it was that good. My late father was a big fan of this establishment and now I know why since he was an old school italian and very picky about his food especially seafood fra diavolo. This place is a must if you want authentic and a relaxed atmosphere with wonderful music serenading you while you dine
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice place, amazing food, staff really friendly and hospitable especially Scot Palangi👌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a gem!!!! If you're in the Lake George area, or just want a nice drive. This is The Best (IMHO) Italian restaurant in this region. Friendly, accommodating, and a true step into the past. Try it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome food and staff :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's always on our list for dinner when we go on vacation in Lake George! 🌟
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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