Chianti Il Ristorante

4.8

3222 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 41 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Lively

Situated in the heart of beautiful downtown Saratoga Springs, Chianti Il Ristorante serves sophisticated, authentic Northern Italian fare in an elegant setting. Combining seasonal food, an award-winning wine selection, a welcoming and knowledgeable staff and a detailed, inviting ambiance Chianti provides every guest with a superb and unforgettable dining experience. Aesthetically inspiring, its rustic walls, hard wood floors and green onyx bar invoke the authenticity of conventional Italian architecture while remaining slightly modern. The culinary philosophy at Chianti is based on a respect for tradition. With artisan breads and pastas, housemade sausage and braised meats it is culinary craftsmanship at its best. Our guests have the chance to savor fresh food, from a selection of expertly-sliced carpaccio, to a variety of wild fish, to risotto that is made only with Vialone Nano rice grown exclusively in Italy's Venetto region. "The hottest restaurant in town." The New York Times

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Wed–Sat 4:30 pm–6:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(518) 580-0025
Website
http://www.chiantiristorante.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Fabrizio Bazzani
Private party facilities
Chianti Il Ristorante serves sophisticated, authentic Northern Italian fare in an elegant setting. Combining seasonal food, an award-winning wine selection, a knowledgeable staff and a detailed, inviting ambiance Chianti provides every guest with a superb and unforgettable dining experience.

Location
18 Division Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Neighborhood
Saratoga Springs
Cross street
Broadway
Parking details
On-Street and Public Lot Parking is available for Chianti Il Ristorante
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Bruschetta Contadina$15.00
Grilled and toasted housemade ciabatta bread topped with smashed oven roasted tomatoes, shaved Grana Padano
Calamaretti Fritti$18.00
Fried calamari, delicately spiced tomato sauce
Gamberoni Al Lardo Croccante$21.00
Pan-seared shrimp wrapped with crispy pancetta, cannellini beans, salmoriglio
Zuppa Di Pesce$25.00
Assorted seafood, delicately spiced tomato broth
B&B$19.00
Whipped burrata, slow roasted beets, cilantro pesto, toasted salted pepitas
Ital-Korean BBQ$22.00
Chianti's own Bulgogi-style marinated beef, a la plancha, grilled polenta
Bufala Caprese$24.00
Imported mozzarella di bufala, heirloom tomatoes, basil oil, garlic chips, prosciutto
Scarola, Alici e Fagioli$18.00
Sautéed escarole, garlic and oil, gently salted Italian anchovies, cannellini beans, crostoni

Carpacci

Classico$21.00
Thinly sliced filet, Grana Padano, arugula, lemon, capers
Del Chianti$21.00
Thinly sliced filet, gorgonzola fondue, truffle oil
Michelangelo$22.00
Thinly sliced pepper crusted filet over arugula, goat cheese, truffle salt
Grande$29.00
Sharing portion, choose from Del Chianti or Classico
- For Two People$29.00

Insalate

Italiana Moderna$14.00
House-made blend of arugula, radicchio, roasted quinoa, lemon juice, olive oil, shaved Ricotta Salata
Lattughella$15.00
Boston lettuce, gorgonzola, crispy prosciutto, white balsamic vinaigrette
Cesare$15.00
Wedged romaine, house-crafted Cesare dressing, crostini crumble, Grana Padano
Romana Cacio e Pepe$15.00
Romaine heart, sliced Grana Padano & pecorino cheese, cracked black pepper, white balsamic vinaigrette
Rucola Carciofi e Grana$15.00
Grilled artichokes, crisp arugula dressed with olive oil and lemon, shaved Grana Padano

Pasta

Capellini Alla Checca$21.00
Angel hair, garlic, diced tomatoes, basil, olive oil
Spaghetti Bolognese$24.00
Thin spaghetti, filet bolognese sauce
Mezzanine Alla Vodka$23.00
Penne, fresh tarragon, prosciutto, vodka pink sauce
Penne Senesi$23.00
Penne, sautéed spinach "aglio e olio", gorgonzola, crushed red pepper flakes, breadcrumbs, toasted almonds
Spaghetti Oro di Cabras$35.00
Artisanal spaghetti, sautéed scallops, baby clams, white wine, garlic, and oil, a touch of spice, and "bottarga "seasoning
Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe$24.00
Artisanal spaghetti, pecorino and Grana Padano fondue, black pepper
Capellini Salsa Aragosta$27.00
Angel hair, shrimp, lobster grappa reduction, touch of cream
Orecchiette alla Norma$25.00
Orechiette, sautéed eggplant, sausage, mozzarella, crushed tomato
Spaghetti Ai Frutti Di Mare$35.00
Thin spaghetti, assorted seafood, olive oil, garlic, lightly spiced tomato sauce
Ragu Porchettato$26.00
Orecchiette, handcut pork shoulder and guanciale ragu, pecorino
Paccheri Calabrese$29.00
Artisanal crafted Paccheri noodles, house-made sausage, spicy Calabrian 'nduja, burrata, tomato

Risotto

Risotto Amarone$29.00
Veronese style, red wine, Grana Padano, shallots seared scallops, crispy prosciutto
Risotto Con Funghi$26.00
Medley of local, organically farm-raised mushrooms, Grana Padano
Risotto De'Medici$29.00
Filet mignon bites, truffle oil, Grana Padano, rosemary
Risotto Caprese$25.00
Burrata, diced tomatoes, toasted seasoned bread crumbs, extra virgin olive oil

Dal Fornetto

Served with a seasonal selection of accompaniments

Biancostato Reale$42.00
Braised boneless beef short rib, red wine, shallot, garlic, Italian herbs, crushed tomato
Magretto All' Amarena$39.00
Roasted Hudson Valley duck breast,amarena and chianti glaze
Carre di Agnello$49.00
Australian rack of lamb, balsamic shallots agrodolce
Filetto$48.00
Beef tenderloin, choice of brandied green peppercorn sauce or gorgonzola fondue
Pesce Del Giorno$0.00
Fresh catch of the day
- M. P.$0.00
Dry-Aged Chianti Select$0.00
Chianti's dry-aged steaks. Check with your server for availability
- M. P.$0.00

What 3,222 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Upstate New York
Great for fine wines
Capital District
Great for fine wines
Capital District
Italian
Capital District
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chianti Il Ristorante offers a vibrant atmosphere and "exceptional service," making it ideal for special occasions. Guests rave about the "superb food," with standout dishes like the short rib and octopus appetizer. Despite being noisy, the restaurant's friendly staff and delectable "phenomenal" menu ensure a memorable dining experience.

3,222 Reviews

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Michaele
Atlantic City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The bar and restaurant are definitely top notch. Wonderful waitstaff and bartenders were sooo nice! Perfect evening if it hadn’t been so loud. The only negative at all.
Chianti Il RistoranteResponded 4 days ago
Michaele, we're happy that you enjoyed our bar and restaurant, along with our wonderful staff. We appreciate your feedback about the noise level and will work on creating a more comfortable atmosphere. Looking forward to welcoming you back for another great evening!
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Craig
VIP
Washington DC
186 reviews
5.0
186 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always our favorite place when we are in town. A nice selection of very well prepared food in an attractive and vibrant r setting
Chianti Il RistoranteResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for your feedback. We are so happy to read that you enjoyed your dining experience. We look forward to having you dine with us again in the future.
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Nicholas
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Only complaint is the fact that the tables were basically touching. Dinner wasnt just for 2. We essentially dined with both tables adjacent.
Chianti Il RistoranteResponded on February 19, 2025
Nicholas, thank you for your feedback! We appreciate you sharing your experience. We’re always looking for ways to improve, and we’ll certainly take your comments on table spacing into consideration.
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Catherine
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kevin was amazing! Chianti always delivers! Will be back!
Chianti Il RistoranteResponded on February 18, 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We are so happy to read that you enjoyed your dining experience. We look forward to having you dine with us again in the future.
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Lola
New York State
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really lovely time. Ordered the special Salmon which I don’t tend to get at restaurants and it was lovely.
Chianti Il RistoranteResponded 2 days ago
Lola, we are happy to hear you enjoyed the special Salmon. It's always great to try something new. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
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Richard
New York State
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food here is unbelievably good I had the short rib and it was perfect in the top three short ribs I've ever had anywhere. I got the octopus for an Advertiser and it was cooked perfectly paired well with the beans they gave you the services friendly and attentive highly recommend this place you can't go wrong
Chianti Il RistoranteResponded on February 18, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review. We appreciate your feedback. We are so glad to hear our team created a very nice dining experience for you. We look forward to sharing this with our team.
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Jill
New York City
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chianti is our go to restaurant, for special occasions. Whether it be a birthday, anniversary or the surprise announcement of an upcoming arrival of a grandchild. The service is always exceptional, however Kevin is our absolute favorite. And the food options, and specials are phenomenal.
Chianti Il RistoranteResponded on February 18, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review. We appreciate our guest feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and the service from Kevin. We hope to see you again soon!
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Susan
New York City
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service. Lively atmosphere. Great dining for a mature and sophisticated crowd.
Chianti Il RistoranteResponded on February 4, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review. We appreciate our guest feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and the service from our team. We hope to see you again soon!
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Heather
VIP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was an amazing night with superb food, drinks, and ambiance.
Chianti Il RistoranteResponded on February 4, 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We are so happy to read that you enjoyed your dining experience. We look forward to having you dine with us again in the future.
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Michael
VIP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sarah, Megan and Jessica are great!! They are super busy yet always have a smile. They make you feel so welcomed!!
Chianti Il RistoranteResponded on February 4, 2025
Thanks for the kind words, Michael! We’re thrilled to hear that Sarah, Megan, and Jessica made your experience so welcoming. Our team works hard to provide great service, and your feedback means a lot to us!
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FAQs

Chianti Il Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (518) 580-0025.

Chianti Il Ristorante is rated 4.8 stars by 3222 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 41 times today

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18 Division Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Additional information

Cross street
Broadway
Neighborhood
Saratoga Springs
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Wed–Sat 4:30 pm–6:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
On-Street and Public Lot Parking is available for Chianti Il Ristorante
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Fabrizio Bazzani
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.chiantiristorante.com/
Phone number
(518) 580-0025
Private party facilities
Chianti Il Ristorante serves sophisticated, authentic Northern Italian fare in an elegant setting. Combining seasonal food, an award-winning wine selection, a knowledgeable staff and a detailed, inviting ambiance Chianti provides every guest with a superb and unforgettable dining experience.

Chianti Il Ristorante

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe

Romana Cacio e Pepe

Grande

Antipasti

Bruschetta Contadina$15.00

Calamaretti Fritti$18.00

Gamberoni Al Lardo Croccante$21.00

Zuppa Di Pesce$25.00

B&B$19.00

Ital-Korean BBQ$22.00

Bufala Caprese$24.00

Scarola, Alici e Fagioli$18.00

Carpacci

Classico$21.00

Del Chianti$21.00

Michelangelo$22.00

Grande$29.00

Insalate

Italiana Moderna$14.00

Lattughella$15.00

Cesare$15.00

Romana Cacio e Pepe$15.00

Rucola Carciofi e Grana$15.00

Pasta

Capellini Alla Checca$21.00

Spaghetti Bolognese$24.00

Mezzanine Alla Vodka$23.00

Penne Senesi$23.00

Spaghetti Oro di Cabras$35.00

Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe$24.00

Capellini Salsa Aragosta$27.00

Orecchiette alla Norma$25.00

Spaghetti Ai Frutti Di Mare$35.00

Ragu Porchettato$26.00

Paccheri Calabrese$29.00

Risotto

Risotto Amarone$29.00

Risotto Con Funghi$26.00

Risotto De'Medici$29.00

Risotto Caprese$25.00

Dal Fornetto

Biancostato Reale$42.00

Magretto All' Amarena$39.00

Carre di Agnello$49.00

Filetto$48.00

Pesce Del Giorno$0.00

Dry-Aged Chianti Select$0.00

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