Chianti Il Ristorante

Ask Saratogians for their favorite restaurant in town and they're almost sure to tell you Chianti. It's now located in new, larger, and more self-consciously upscale digs, with a bronze door that's a copy of the St. Peter's Holy Door at the Vatican. What remains the same is flickering candlelight, a warm welcome from your Italian host and owner, and prices that are as accessible as ever. And the kitchen doesn't disappoint, with dishes such as porcini risotto in a light cream sauce, filetto al Gorgonzola (beef filet prepared with Gorgonzola cheese), dry-aged filet mignon, and grilled homemade sausage. There are also many good-value pastas such as scarola e salsiccia (fusilli with beans, escarole, and sausage), and the salads are huge and excellently prepared. The extensive wine list includes many well-chosen Brunellos and Super Tuscans, but not too many at the lower end. Be prepared for a wait, as no reservations are accepted.

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