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Chianti Il Ristorante, Saratoga Springs, NY

Chianti Il Ristorante

4.8
4.8
3222 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
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 16:30–18:00 Sun 16:00–20:00 Dinner Wed, Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30 Sun 16:30–20:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Chianti's menu is ever-changing, reflecting fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Antipasti

  • Bruschetta ContadinaUSD 15.00

    Grilled and toasted housemade ciabatta bread topped with smashed oven roasted tomatoes, shaved Grana Padano

    • Calamaretti FrittiUSD 18.00

      Fried calamari, delicately spiced tomato sauce

      • Gamberoni Al Lardo CroccanteUSD 21.00

        Pan-seared shrimp wrapped with crispy pancetta, cannellini beans, salmoriglio

        • Zuppa Di PesceUSD 25.00

          Assorted seafood, delicately spiced tomato broth

          • B&BUSD 19.00

            Whipped burrata, slow roasted beets, cilantro pesto, toasted salted pepitas

            • Ital-Korean BBQUSD 22.00

              Chianti's own Bulgogi-style marinated beef, a la plancha, grilled polenta

              • Bufala CapreseUSD 24.00

                Imported mozzarella di bufala, heirloom tomatoes, basil oil, garlic chips, prosciutto

                • Scarola, Alici e FagioliUSD 18.00

                  Sautéed escarole, garlic and oil, gently salted Italian anchovies, cannellini beans, crostoni

                  Carpacci

                  • ClassicoUSD 21.00

                    Thinly sliced filet, Grana Padano, arugula, lemon, capers

                    • Del ChiantiUSD 21.00

                      Thinly sliced filet, gorgonzola fondue, truffle oil

                      • MichelangeloUSD 22.00

                        Thinly sliced pepper crusted filet over arugula, goat cheese, truffle salt

                        • GrandeUSD 29.00

                          Sharing portion, choose from Del Chianti or Classico

                          • For Two PeopleUSD 29.00

                        Insalate

                        • Italiana ModernaUSD 14.00

                          House-made blend of arugula, radicchio, roasted quinoa, lemon juice, olive oil, shaved Ricotta Salata

                          • LattughellaUSD 15.00

                            Boston lettuce, gorgonzola, crispy prosciutto, white balsamic vinaigrette

                            • CesareUSD 15.00

                              Wedged romaine, house-crafted Cesare dressing, crostini crumble, Grana Padano

                              • Romana Cacio e PepeUSD 15.00

                                Romaine heart, sliced Grana Padano & pecorino cheese, cracked black pepper, white balsamic vinaigrette

                                • Rucola Carciofi e GranaUSD 15.00

                                  Grilled artichokes, crisp arugula dressed with olive oil and lemon, shaved Grana Padano

                                  Pasta

                                  • Capellini Alla CheccaUSD 21.00

                                    Angel hair, garlic, diced tomatoes, basil, olive oil

                                    • Spaghetti BologneseUSD 24.00

                                      Thin spaghetti, filet bolognese sauce

                                      • Mezzanine Alla VodkaUSD 23.00

                                        Penne, fresh tarragon, prosciutto, vodka pink sauce

                                        • Penne SenesiUSD 23.00

                                          Penne, sautéed spinach "aglio e olio", gorgonzola, crushed red pepper flakes, breadcrumbs, toasted almonds

                                          • Spaghetti Oro di CabrasUSD 35.00

                                            Artisanal spaghetti, sautéed scallops, baby clams, white wine, garlic, and oil, a touch of spice, and "bottarga "seasoning

                                            • Spaghetti Cacio e PepeUSD 24.00

                                              Artisanal spaghetti, pecorino and Grana Padano fondue, black pepper

                                              • Capellini Salsa AragostaUSD 27.00

                                                Angel hair, shrimp, lobster grappa reduction, touch of cream

                                                • Orecchiette alla NormaUSD 25.00

                                                  Orechiette, sautéed eggplant, sausage, mozzarella, crushed tomato

                                                  • Spaghetti Ai Frutti Di MareUSD 35.00

                                                    Thin spaghetti, assorted seafood, olive oil, garlic, lightly spiced tomato sauce

                                                    • Ragu PorchettatoUSD 26.00

                                                      Orecchiette, handcut pork shoulder and guanciale ragu, pecorino

                                                      • Paccheri CalabreseUSD 29.00

                                                        Artisanal crafted Paccheri noodles, house-made sausage, spicy Calabrian 'nduja, burrata, tomato

                                                        Risotto

                                                        • Risotto AmaroneUSD 29.00

                                                          Veronese style, red wine, Grana Padano, shallots seared scallops, crispy prosciutto

                                                          • Risotto Con FunghiUSD 26.00

                                                            Medley of local, organically farm-raised mushrooms, Grana Padano

                                                            • Risotto De'MediciUSD 29.00

                                                              Filet mignon bites, truffle oil, Grana Padano, rosemary

                                                              • Risotto CapreseUSD 25.00

                                                                Burrata, diced tomatoes, toasted seasoned bread crumbs, extra virgin olive oil

                                                                Dal Fornetto

                                                                Served with a seasonal selection of accompaniments

                                                                • Biancostato RealeUSD 42.00

                                                                  Braised boneless beef short rib, red wine, shallot, garlic, Italian herbs, crushed tomato

                                                                  • Magretto All' AmarenaUSD 39.00

                                                                    Roasted Hudson Valley duck breast,amarena and chianti glaze

                                                                    • Carre di AgnelloUSD 49.00

                                                                      Australian rack of lamb, balsamic shallots agrodolce

                                                                      • FilettoUSD 48.00

                                                                        Beef tenderloin, choice of brandied green peppercorn sauce or gorgonzola fondue

                                                                        • Pesce Del GiornoUSD 0.00

                                                                          Fresh catch of the day

                                                                          • M. P.USD 0.00

                                                                        • Dry-Aged Chianti SelectUSD 0.00

                                                                          Chianti's dry-aged steaks. Check with your server for availability

                                                                          • M. P.USD 0.00

                                                                        Last updated: 27 February 2025

                                                                        What 3,222 people are saying

                                                                        Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                        Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                        4.8
                                                                        4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                        • 4.7Food
                                                                        • 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

                                                                        1. Michaele

                                                                          Atlantic City

                                                                          5 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          5 reviews

                                                                          Dined 5 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 3 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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                                                                        2. Craig

                                                                          VIP

                                                                          Washington DC

                                                                          186 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          186 reviews

                                                                          Dined 6 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 3 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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                                                                        3. Nicholas

                                                                          New York City

                                                                          1 review

                                                                          3.0

                                                                          1 review

                                                                          Dined on 15 February 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 19 February 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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                                                                        4. Catherine

                                                                          New York City

                                                                          4 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          4 reviews

                                                                          Dined on 15 February 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 18 February 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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                                                                        5. Lola

                                                                          New York State

                                                                          1 review

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          1 review

                                                                          Dined on 15 February 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 1 day 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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                                                                        6. Richard

                                                                          New York State

                                                                          11 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          11 reviews

                                                                          Dined on 14 February 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 18 February 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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                                                                        7. Jill

                                                                          New York City

                                                                          16 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          16 reviews

                                                                          Dined on 12 February 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 18 February 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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                                                                        8. Susan

                                                                          New York City

                                                                          27 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          27 reviews

                                                                          Dined on 1 February 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 4 February 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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                                                                        9. Heather

                                                                          VIP

                                                                          New York City

                                                                          1 review

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          1 review

                                                                          Dined on 1 February 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 4 February 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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                                                                        10. Michael

                                                                          VIP

                                                                          New York City

                                                                          1 review

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          1 review

                                                                          Dined on 1 February 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 4 February 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.

                                                                        Make a booking

                                                                        2 people
                                                                        7:00 pm
                                                                        Booked 41 times today

                                                                        Order delivery or takeout

                                                                        Google Map for Chianti Il Ristorante

                                                                        18 Division Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

                                                                        Additional information

                                                                        • Cross Street
                                                                          Broadway
                                                                        • Area
                                                                          Saratoga Springs
                                                                        • Hours of Operation
                                                                          Happy Hour Wed–Sat 16:30–18:00 Sun 16:00–20:00 Dinner Wed, Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30 Sun 16:30–20:00
                                                                        • 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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, 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.
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