25 Best Italian Restaurants near Queensbury

“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.“

“We come up to the Lake George area once a year. We found Papa’s diner on google and now it’s a staple in our trip. We have nothing but good things to say about this place. The decor, the people, the service, and the food is absolutely amazing. I highly recommend!!“

“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.“

“Came here quick for slices on the go. Not too many options but opted for pepperoni & plain slices. The area is big with plenty of chairs for sitting. Large kitchen area. Quick service to heat up slices. Our slices were crunchy & not super greasy with stringy cheese!“

“Hands-down, the best cheese pizza in the Glens Falls/QBY area. Always hot and fresh when it arrived. I just ordered an $11 foot long sub and I was so stoked about how good it was that it prompted me to write this review. Not sure if they make their own sub bread, but if they don't, they should take credit for it anyway because it was great. Reliable place when you want quality, and it's the pizza we always order when we have visitors from out of town.“

“Excellent food for reasonable prices, atmosphere is cozy with exception to the carpet could definitely be replaced.“

“Food, atmosphere & service were all incredible - highly recommend! I had one of the appetizer specials, the duck entree & crème brûlée dessert 🤤“

“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“

“Looking forward to going back! We had a wonderful meal last night. It was our first time eating at Buono Notte. We were looking for authentic Italian food and we were not disappointed. It was a slow Tuesday evening, which made the experience more intimate. We enjoyed chatting with our server, Lisa.
My husband, a vegetarian, had the pasta primavera with house made fusilli and a marinara sauce. I selected the white clam sauce with angel hair pasta from the specials menu. My husband had a lovely Cabernet and I had a wonderful Chianti. From the house made salad dressings, to the wines, to our entrees we were very pleased and impressed! The entrees were fresh and hot! The food was a close second to the variety of foods we have enjoyed all across Italy.
We will be going back again, and we live nearly an hour away. Worth the drive!“

“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!“

“Party of eight tonight, and everyone loved everything from appetizers, to drinks, entrées, and dessert! We came several times last summer and always had excellent service and meals.“

“Best restaurant ever. Been going there for more years than I can count on both hands. Food is consistently excellent and Jackie and Brian are amazing along with the entire staff. We love everything about Brunettos ♥️“

“Ordered the chicken parm family deal tonight for dinner and was BLOWN AWAY with how much food I received for the price! Will absolutely be ordering again! Staff were so friendly!!!“

“While visiting my beautiful niece we had lunch at Gourmet Cafe. Top spot located in downtown Glens Falls. Very nice atmosphere, great menu and the friendliest wait-staff. I had the super BLT and the carrot cake for desert. We'll be back“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Great food! my favorites are the chicken parm, lasanga, pizza, and the meatballs are out of this world!“

“We loved the fresh homemade soups, delicious salads and pasta dishes. Servers are very attentive and ambiance inside and on the front patio is lovely. You know these owners care about their customers. We highly recommend going!“

“Hidden Gem Just Outside the Village – A Must-Visit! We thought we were just stopping in for a quick slice… and ended up with a full, unforgettable Italian meal! Just minutes from the hustle of downtown Lake George, Number 1 Pizza feels like stepping into someone’s home—if that someone happens to be an incredible Italian cook. The specials drew us in, and we’re so glad they did. Everything is homemade—from the rich, savory sauce to the perfectly seasoned meatballs. The lasagna was layered with love, and the manicotti, made with delicate crepes, was hands-down the best we’ve ever had. You can taste the care and tradition in every bite. The owners are genuinely welcoming, the atmosphere is cozy and unpretentious, and the food is the real star. This place isn’t just about pizza (though we hear that’s great too)—it’s a full-on Italian comfort food experience you won’t want to miss. If you’re in Lake George, make the short drive. We will be back!“

“Really really great bruschetta, everything tasted fresh. Vodka sauce was so good, we ordered the penne 2 days in a row on vacation. They also sell Lion Farm Cookies at the checkout and those s’mores cookies were out of this world! The staff were all very friendly also. Will definitely be a regular stop on our yearly trip to town.“

“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!“

“Food is always excellent and the service is wonderful! A huge thank you to Anna and everyone at the restaurant for helping to make our wedding day go so smoothly and special. The sunroom was beautifully set up for our ceremony and wedding reception. The antipasto appetizer platter was excellent and a big hit with all of my wedding guests as well as the dinner.“

“I ordered grandma's Mac and cheese and it was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!!“

“Thanks to Tommy's guns for making the REEDS Family Reunion so great by your service of catering our event August 16th 2025 the food that was ordered with your recommendations was so enjoy by all and your service of setting it up was with perfection. THANK YOU AND YOUR STAFF. We are looking for the next reunion and more of your great food.“