Great prices, great service, & great food were all available at this adorable water-side dining. The pizza was good but the salad was amazing. The staff knew we had tickets to the boat on the lake and made sure we were done on time. They also told us we could take our leftovers onto the boat (which was true!) so we didn't have to rush. read more

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This was our first time at Gilda's and we agreed we would return. I got there early to snag a table, they only take reservations for five or more. I got a table quickly without any waiting, which was surprising with how busy the town was. The place was cozy it's not huge inside but they did have a few seating outside which was nice for a hot day like today. We all ordered sangrias, they were great(no spirits here). We all shared small plates and ordered our own pizzas. The fries and calamari were seasoned and cooked perfectly. I loved the different sauces that came with them. I would get these again. My friends enjoyed the gnocchi, it took awhile for it to come out(waitress said they were training), we were not in any rush it was our girls night. They enjoyed it. Two of us ordered Sam's Favorite and one Blueberry. My friend split a slice of her sister's blueberry pizza with me, it was different but not in a bad way. We thought it was good. The different flavors complement each other. I enjoyed the Sam's Favorite, loved the kick of heat from the fresno peppers. We were full but made a little room for dessert lol, all three order the pot de crème. I will never turn down chocolate lol, it was delicious. Overall the food was good and friendly service, I can see this as date night spot for my husband and I. I enjoy a place like this because the menu is not overwhelming. read more

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Two of us went here on a sunny Fall day around 10/16/25. The weather was chill, but Gilda's never disappoints! Warm atmosphere in a small space, Gilda's is always great for a bite. We split a pizza and a salad. Both were delicious, as usual. We sat at the bar, and had a friendly chat with the waitress and the others seated next to us. Altogether a nice place for a quick, delicious bite. read more

It's a miss for me. Not sure why people give more than 3 stars to this place. Very tight quarters. I may get a salad there again. I enjoyed it. Very well chopped. And absolutely delicious tomato sauce that's included w fries. But that's about it. Overpriced small plates. Pizza only tastes good when it's RIGHT out of the oven. Let it sit for 15 mins and it tastes terrible. Salty, super thin and greasy. Small too. $18?! No way. A cheeseburger with fries $28. Unreal. I thought maybe it'll be a large portion of fries, but no...like a regular side fries portion. I feel bad for people living in Skaneateles if they consider a place like that 4.5 stars :( They must not get out much. read more

Stopped in on a Saturday evening, it was quite busy. The restaurant is small inside with maybe 10 tables, and in the summer and spring they have outdoor seating, again only a few tables.However, they have about 8-10 seats at the bar and we opted to sit there as there was a 50-60 minute wait for a table. The service was quick and efficient. The bartender was quick to ask what drinks we would like and water, plates and silverware were provided immediately. I had a Chardonnay and my boyfriend had a Utica Club. To start we had the calamari. It was okay, but not the best I've ever had and would probably not order again. The sauce on the side was delicious though and the peppers were a nice touch. For mains, I got the beat and burrata salad, which was delicious. Perfect for summer and had lots of flavor but simple ingredients. My boyfriend got the Sams Favorite pizza. He enjoyed it and I tried a slice and agreed it was delicious. Cute little spot, quick service and will definitely be back when we're in the area! read more

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What initially appealed to me most about this establishment was not only its 4.5 stars on Yelp, but also its alcohol menu, which is flush with local beers and Italian wines (two observations that are probably related). So I made it a point to check this out during our trip to Skaneatles. What I found on my visit was the best meal I had in Skaneatles. We began with the arancini and veal meatballs. The former were large, well formed, and crispy - the best arancini I ever had. The meatballs had great flavor and were light in texture (on account of their being a little on the bready side). Both came with more sauce than necessary, which was great for dipping pizza crust. Regarding the pizza, we ordered two different pies: pepperoni and hot sopressada. Both were exceptional, with a bit of char on the crust and crispness on the bottom. The sopressada had a lively heat that was balanced by the sweetness of the honey. The quality of the pepperoni was a bit more difficult to pin down, but it ranks in the top 5 pepperoni pies I've ever had. The service was also fast, friendly, and attentive, which was all the more appreciated because we came in with our two kids. All in all, this place is awesome! read more

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2025 Update: Gilda's remains among the best the area has to offer in no nonsense high quality food this time served by Danny who is a force of nature behind the bar quickly and attentively meeting the needs of its patrons. We were there for lunch and the food continues to be a cut above the usual. read more

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Base my reviews off what you pay: Food - 5/5 - excellent food for the price. Service - 2/5 - a bit confusion with the staff. Ambiance - 3/5 - nothing remarkable. Overall - 3/5 - arguably the best food in Skaneateles, everything was great and affordable. Service had a bit of confusion with us and no interaction. Ambiance is average, nice view of the lake but did not do much else. read more

We were visiting the town of Skaneateles and wanted some lunch. Punched up Yelp and Gilda's came up and looked interesting. We went over when they just opened. It was a hip little spot. Small amount of tables with a bar area where we sat. They don't serve spirits but had a great beer and wine selection. They had a brown ale that was fantastic. Service was very good. The place went from being virtually empty to full in a span of 20 minutes but the staff handled it well. The food was simply fabulous. I got the beet salad with Burrata and a side of the veal meatballs in a simple tomato sauce. The meatballs were fabulous and the sauce was perfect. We also got the twice cooked fries which were awesome. The homemade ketchup was UNBELIEVABLE and my wife got a fried chicken sandwich which was juicy and crispy on a nice bun All in all an excellent place that you should not hesitate to try. read more

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Very creative pizzas and delicious sharable small plates. Small restaurant that has some outdoor seating. It wasn't a warm day out but they still had the AC cranking and was told there was no way to turn it down because the whole building is on the same AC so it was blasting on us so that was a bummer but the food was good. Waitress never came back to check on us either. read more

Gilda's - Blueberry balsamic & feta pizza - Pizza Near Me - Skaneateles, New York

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The place is small & has outside seating. The food is offered in tapas format, small plates but we found it be very adequate. I ordered their hamburger, something I have very rarely eat. it was so good! I would have liked it more without the tomato jelly which I thought made it too sweet. My boys ordered pizza which they loved. My husband didn't enjoy the margarita pizza as much. He said he would not order that again. The service was very good & prompt especially for the amount of customers they had. I would recommend this place read more

Was pleasantly surprised to see they have updated their menu, brining my review from a 4 to a 5. A very limited gluten free menu has been revamped and now includes a number of gluten free options. The service was great and l the atmosphere is always cozy. read more

Gilda's - Shrimp and Polenta - Pizza Near Me - Skaneateles, New York

Delicious pizza! Paired well with red wine and great service. Small outdoor seating area but very attentive and quick. Tried the twice fried French fries which came with delicious dipping sauces. Will be back! Super cute place read more

Gilda's - Hot soppressata - Pizza Near Me - Skaneateles, New York

Stopped in for a little lunch & drinks. It's small inside but comfortable, as with most places here in Skaneateles it gets busy. The service was great and food was fun and flavorful. Lots of items on the menu that definitely deserve a try. We look forward to returning for the pizza! 4 's read more

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If you're into craft pizza and a bit of an uppity experience, Gilda's is for you. There was a special offer for a special meal for two for about $90, so that gives you a bit of information up front. We ordered a small side salad for $8 and had a pizza, which does have delicious crust, but doesn't have many toppings. I asked if they had Ranch dressing and was looked at like I had two heads, so just know it's red vinaigrette, people. Interestingly, they also have Mexican Coca-Cola, which is definitely superior to ours. The best time to go is for an early dinner so you can eat outside. It's a great view of the town and is really nice if you can grab a shady spot. read more

Gilda's - An outside look at Gilda's. - Pizza Near Me - Skaneateles, New York

Gilda's is very much a one of a kind restaurant that elevates the small plate in such a delicious way. While I grew up in the area, I remember when this was a sushi restaurant, and have come back a few times whilst visiting the area. On my last trip, I made sure to go back as I remember fondly all of the delicious food here. Not overly pretentious, but can be a bit of an upscale night if you choose, the waitstaff gives excellent recommendations, the kitchen is quick with food and the drinks are quite excellent. Choosing a special offering of the corn and sausage pizza to share, that was a great recommendation. The crust was chewy and crisp, and there was a lot of great sausage bites with tasty corn. I loved the mushroom bruschetta appetizer as well. Really deliciously cooked medley of mushrooms over baguette with some cheese on top. Lots of great earthy flavors with a great bite. Their take on a caesar was a nice split plate as well! Loved the caesar and the roasted chickpeas! They don't do reservations for less than six people, so get her a little early, enjoy a cocktail, and eat some really unique and delicious food! read more

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Had a delicious arugula salad with house made dressing and hot soprosato pizza with a honey drizzle so good. The beer selection was great, recommend the mango wheat beer Our servers were as attentive as they are sweet! Thanks again! read more

Gilda's - Racquette river brewing mango wheat ale - Pizza Near Me - Skaneateles, New York

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This is one of our favorite places to go. Always extremely friendly and phenomenal food. You should try their burgers, it's franks favorite! read more

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I wish Gilda's were closer to where I lived! There are always two things I always get when I'm there: the beet salad and the burrata pizza. I always think I'll try something new but I end up going back for the same thing because they're just that good. I love the puree and the creamy burrata that goes with the beets, and the arugula on top of the pizza gives it that fresh finishing. I once ordered take out and Gilda's was wise enough to pack the arugula separately. read more

I had the burger here last week and it was phenomenal. So juicy but nothing fell out. One of the best burgers I've had in a while

Came here for half-price wine Wednesday and was not disappointed. We arrived around 7:30pm and only had to wait about 10 min or so, and grabbed two seats at the bar. It is cozy inside and the place started clearing out as we were there. The wine list was interesting (we ended up splitting a bottle of Arneis). We split a salad, arancini, and a classic margarita pizza (which we ended up taking some home). Two people could probably split two pizzas instead, but explore the small plates too! read more

I have been part of the Skaneateles community for nine years. In a village with outstanding restaurants, Gilda's remains my favorite. I am a Tuesday night regular and am guessing in the last four years that I have dined at Gilda's at least 200 times. Most who think of Gilda's think of craft pizza, and perhaps the best craft pizza in the region. The sign on their awning also mentions "small plates." Perhaps the best burger and fried chicken sandwich in the region, several outstanding salads, calamari, veal meatballs (like my Italian grandmother made), roasted brussels sprouts, arancini and more. One of the new summer items is Shrimp Oreganata, an Italian classic. To oversimplify - four large baked shrimp with a tasty parmesan breading with a lemon butter sauce for dipping. It may have been the best small plate entrée that I have ever had at Gilda's. It was spectacular and the reason for this latest review. Chef Aaron Holstrom is incredibly talented and this is his latest masterpiece. Gilda's is the "Cheers" of Skaneateles. You may not know "everyone's name" when you arrive - but you will by the time you leave. It is one very unique and very special restaurant. read more

I live local, so we treat ourselves to takeout from Gilda's every so often. for us, it's a bit of a splurge. That's so well worth it. Their pizzas and breaded chicken sandwiches are divine. You have to plan ahead, it can be a bit of a wait to get in the queue. read more

Tiny little place with delicious pizza! The staff was just as great as the food. There is seating at the bar, a few tables inside and a few outside. It's a lively place, quick service and a large menu. Our server(s) were so great. Knowledgeable about the menu and quick to help us with suggestions. Great wine list. Should note they only serve wine and beer. High recommend this lovely little place. read more

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An absolute favorite place to sit at the bar and eat and sip on wine. The pizza is excellent, arancinni is a must-have, and the seasonal salads are always solid and never disappoint. Make sure to get your name on the wait list early as this place fills up fast! Once the wait is over, you'll enjoy a nice space and decor and very friendly staff. The interior could use a bit more fabric to keep the sounds minimized. It can get pretty loud in there but it's generally because people are so excited about the fun they're having. read more

Gilda's - Half price bottles on Wednesdays! - Pizza Near Me - Skaneateles, New York

Cozy little restaurant serving Italian pizzas and small plates in the heart of Skaneatles. Few of the ladies and I in our tour group sat together at the bar. We had a few glasses of the house wine, and shared the roasted mushroom crostini appetizer and a margherita pizza. Just enough to fill our bellies till we got home from our tour in this Finger Lakes region. The food was delicious. Enjoyed the thin crust pizza. Bartender was friendly and quick to serve. The decor is simple and inviting. Christmas decor is light but tasteful. Menu is simple, limited. That's ok. They seem to quite well in what they do make. Had I noticed sooner, I would have tried the Hot mulled cider. On a windy, chilly day, like it was today, it would have been comforting. read more

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My boyfriend and I went to Gilda's for dinner on a Friday night and had a great time. Our waitress was very friendly and the restaurant was very cozy. The arancini were delicious and very crispy. We also got the pepperoni pizza which was very good as well. It had a lot of cheese and a delicious crust! I would definitely go back and would recommend trying Gilda's! read more

Limited menu service was fine it was somewhat small and not very Comfortable food came in a relative expeditious manner read more

Great Food. Wonderful service. There are many more things I would like to try. Would definitely go back..

Food is excellent and service is very friendly! I really enjoyed the ambiance inside.

Place is awesome. Very small, but it adds to the ambience. The twice cooked French fries with aioli and umami ketchup were great and $7 isn't a bad price. Had two pizzas, the Sopresatta and Sam's Favorite, both were fantastic. Great wine selection too. Perfect date night spot. Only negative with the place being so small, when the door opened, cold air blew in every time. read more

Gilda's - Twice Cooked Fries - Pizza Near Me - Skaneateles, New York

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The food is so good here we just can't wait to go back. The waitress was very helpful and friendly as well. read more

Gilda's - Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Skaneateles, New York

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This is DEFINITELY my favorite spot to eat in Skaneatles, if not one of my favorite spots since coming to college nearby! Definitely a "hidden gem" of sorts. I have not met a food item I haven't liked, from the small plates to the pizzas. I am consistently at a crossroads of wanting to reorder my favorites and wanting to try everything on the menu! I've been here with friends as well as with my parents, and everyone has been impressed by the intensity of flavor in every dish. The wait has never been too extensive, and the food is WELL worth the price. The Caesar salad with crispy chickpeas and pickled cauliflower takes the classic dish to a new level, making it a must-try in my opinion. Regarding small plates, I love the Arancini, twice-baked fries (with a drool-worthy aioli sauce on the side), and the roasted brussel sprouts (in the most amazing mustard vinaigrette that I am still trying to recreate at home). However, by FAR my favorite item is the mushroom crostini--the pancetta, toasty bread, and intense umami flavor is INCREDIBLE. The pizzas stand out just as much as the small plates do--the mushroom pizza is definitely my favorite! The burrata pizza is delicious as well if you are a cheese-lover. I recently tried their seasonal chocolate pot de creme, and it was decadent, rich, and the perfect item to split to end out the meal. DO NOT miss this place! read more

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I love love the Nonna pizza - I've been here twice so far. Today, i decided to get a side salad to go with my pizza order. I'm sorry but this dinky lil chopped lettuce and only 2 slices of tomatos... for $7?! i this didn't even fill the box. whatever you do... don't get the side salad lol. it's not worth $7. the margarita pizza was way too doughy too. other wise, everything else about this restaurant is good and worth a visit. the servers are super nice read more

Gilda's - side salad - Pizza Near Me - Skaneateles, New York

We came here after I did a photoshoot with my best friend and the wait was only 20 minutes on a busy Saturday night. We had my 2 year old daughter so there were 5 of us total and the place is VERY small and the table are cramped together. Really loved the atmosphere though. Our waiter was great though, pizza took a while to come out though, my daughter was getting hangry and then I asked for bread and they brought some out for her. The food though was AMAZING!! I had the Arancini balls which were crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside and covered in sauce. They were perfect! The pizza was also great!! Perfect amount of everything. And the crust with just thin enough and not too doughy. I would come back again and highly recommend coming here, the place is not that kid friendly though so I don't think I would bring my daughter again but a great date night option! read more

Gilda's - Nona's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Skaneateles, New York

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Incredibly delicious authentic Italian food! We got the best seat in the house in the front window with a view of the lake and "back bay". Absolutely a pleasure to dine here at 2pm on a Saturday during the holidays' Dickens festival. No wait walk-in. The marguerita pizza with arugula was delicious as were the veal meatballs. The sangria with red wine was yummy, too! Highly recommended small restaurant with an urban posh vibe. Will return again! read more

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Our favorite place in Skan. Pizzas are all good, the beet and baratta salad is a perfect mix of flavors and textures...love it all. Best for a small group. read more

Gilda's - Salad - Pizza Near Me - Skaneateles, New York

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Great job! We are in town for a girls spa weekend and just wanted take out for Super Bowl to take back to our Air BnB. Gildas specialty pizzas were very good. Many selections but we went with the white with Brussel Sprouts and Sams Favorite , a delightful combo of Italian sausage , roasted mushrooms and red onion! The Arancini was A MAZ ING. The red sauce was sweet and the real deal! Mushroom crostini, another fan favorite! Check it out! read more

Gilda's - Pizza- white with Brussel Sprouts and a Sams Favorite - Pizza Near Me - Skaneateles, New York

Beautiful location and outstanding food (normally it is one or the other). We enjoyed their fried chicken sandwich, wood-fired pizza and great apps. Wednesday's special is half off a bottle of wine. I will absolutely go here again and recommend to all of my family and friends. The location is quite small so we intentionally went on a week day and early in the night so we could get seated. I enjoyed the view of the lake from where I sat! read more

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Although I was treated poorly by a rude employee who refused to seat my party on Mother's Day, for which I had a reservation, the manager called me the next day and apologized which I appreciated. I heard the food was good but unfortunately did t get to try it. read more