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Chianti Il Ristorante, Saratoga Springs, NY

Chianti Il Ristorante

4.7
4.7
3229 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for fine wines
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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 3,229 people are saying

Chianti Il Ristorante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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 in Saratoga Springs delights with "impeccable" food and "amazing" service. Diners rave about the "unique and delicious" pasta dishes and the attentive staff, particularly servers like Nate and Kevin. While the ambiance can be lively and noisy, the consistent quality and "wonderful" atmosphere make Chianti a favorite for many.
3,229 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Denver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Joe our waiter was so much fun. Had a wonderful anniversary dinner. We will definitely be back

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  2. Giovanni

    Tampa1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Despite its constant buzz—likely making me the exception—I prefer stopping by the bar for an appetizer rather than committing to a full meal. While the ambience is inviting and the bartenders and host consistently excel, the menu left me wanting more. I sampled the fillet, which was just average, and both the portions and sides were disappointingly small, leaving me still hungry. Service was generally acceptable, although they did forget my drink, prompting me to forgo it and focus on my meal. Overall, it’s not a terrible spot, but the food just doesn’t quite impress me. I’ll likely return for a well-crafted drink at the bar before venturing to other local favorites.

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  3. Roy VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and service. Will be back soon!

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  4. Michele VIP

    New York City48 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We dine at Chianti, whenever we are in the area, which is once every couple of months. We find the food and service to be excellent. Always innovative specials and friendly professional service. Unfortunately this will probably be our last visit to this restaurant. The noise level is completely unacceptable. We were seated for the first time in that small room which was beyond overcrowded with tables. The noise level was so loud the server had to yell to be heard, and even then we had trouble hearing her. I have read reviews with response back from the management team. I find the comment it’s busy, to be an acceptable response to this problem. There are many many reviews stating exactly what I am saying. There are some things that could be addressed, possibly take a few tables out it is beyond overcrowded. Our server could barely stand between us and the table next to us to take an order. Perhaps check with a professional company that handles these types of situations. It’s a shame, the food and service are excellent, but the noise makes it a very uncomfortable dining experience. We probably will not return.
    Chianti Il RistoranteResponded 4 days ago
    Michele, thank you for your detailed feedback. We're happy to hear you enjoyed our food and service, but we sincerely apologize for the noise level during your visit. We've had sound engineers come in to review what options are available to help control the noise levels. We appreciate your suggestions and will take them into consideration as we strive to improve the overall dining experience.  We hope to have you return to Chianti in the future.  

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  5. Chico VIP

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal; best carpaccio I've ever had. Fettuccine with pork cheeks was spectacular. Sweet potato gelato was really good. Service was sharp and on point. Can't wait to go back!
    Chianti Il RistoranteResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Chico, thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review of your experience. We are pleased to hear that our team made your experience pleasant and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  6. Brian

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding meal, service and value. It was a little noisy but was also a full house so to be expected. Would definitely return.
    Chianti Il RistoranteResponded on March 11, 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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  7. Jason VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great menu and flavors. Not all food was served warm. Tables too packed together.

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  8. Mary

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for restaurant week and the four of us all had one of the specials. All delicious. We all agreed that in winter, braised ribs really need mashed potatoes! The dessert was out of this world but waiter kept calling it "like a brownie"--but it was a ricotta cake! With gelato-to die for. Waiter was too chatty and lingered too much, but attentive.
    Chianti Il RistoranteResponded on March 7, 2025
    Hi Mary, we appreciate our your feedback and 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. TogaDad

    Greater Boston18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for restaurant week, was great as always! Great staff, great food.
    Chianti Il RistoranteResponded on March 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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  10. Russ VIP

    New York City50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a very good dining experience. The food is excellent, cocktails very good as well. The only (slight) downsides were that seating is very tight, with little more than a foot or so between our table and the tables on either side. And, our service was spotty. But, overall a good place for an excellent dinner and we look forward to going back.
    Chianti Il RistoranteResponded on March 4, 2025
    Russ, thank you for the feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food and cocktails. We appreciate your notes on seating and service; we’re always looking for ways to improve. We look forward to welcoming you back for another excellent dinner!

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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 4.7 stars by 3229 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 37 times today
Google Map for Chianti Il Ristorante

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
  • Phone number
  • 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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