Last year when we ate there it was a 5 star. This year only a 4 star. The service was great, but they have changed to the part skim cheese. PLEASE bring back the whole milk cheese. read more

Giuseppe's in Lake George is a reminder that while the food scene in the Village has come a long way in recent years, it still isn't exactly a food lover's paradise. I'll admit that living near Trenton has made me a little spoiled when it comes to pizza, but even with that in mind, this was not great by any stretch of the national imagination. The main appeal was convenience. Giuseppe's was only a few steps from our hotel, and the idea of eating pizza on the balcony overlooking the lake at sunset sounded too good to pass up. The order was ready quickly, less than thirty minutes, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, despite asking for utensils and plates both on the phone and again in person, they forgot them entirely. A short walk back to the shop solved the problem, and to their credit, the staff handed them over without any fuss. The pizza itself was the kind of food that serves a purpose but not a memory. The crust was too thick and doughy, the sauce had very little character, and the cheese existed mostly to keep everything from falling apart. It was utility-grade food sold at premium tourist-town prices. We knew we were paying that tax going in, but even so, it felt steep for what we got. Still, it did the job. Our family had a meal, the sunset over the lake was beautiful, and we went from phone call to first bite in under forty minutes on a Saturday night. For that, I'll give some credit. But for the pizza itself, there's not much to recommend. Three stars for speed and convenience, not for flavor. read more

Giuseppe's - Pizza Near Me - Lake George, New York

We visited this place on a very cold cold day and food was so warm and comforting. Their Garlic knots are recommended and we loved them. Vegetable Pizza was delicious, we opted for thin crust and it was really good. Delicious. Caesar salad also did not disappoint. Tina was superbly warm and it was a lovely experience to talk to her. Would definitely visit again during summers. read more

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The pizza was really good but the STAR of the show was the garlic knots !!! The service was fine . We did take out and it didn't take long at all. The soda was crisp read more

Giuseppe's - Pizza Near Me - Lake George, New York

We were visiting beautiful Lake George, NY and had a major hankering for Italian Food. If you know Lake George, you know the options are plentiful! We wanted to do something low-key and be able to eat outside. After driving around Lake George several times, we settled on Giuseppe's! We found parking while my guest put us on the wait list for the patio, roughly 15 minutes or so. The place is no frills and is all about the food. If you're looking for a five-star, fine-dining experience, this isn't the place. If you want a casual, no-frills authentic Italian meal, this is the place for you! We decided to start with drinks and an order of the Garlic Knots! The service is attentive and you can tell that many are family members/friends working the place. The garlic knots came out, we started with an order of three. They're served with red/marinara sauce for dipping. The knots were perfectly and brushed in herbs/oil/butter. Finger-licking good and leaving you wanting more! We also had our heart set on pizza. However, after seeing the size of the entire pizzas coming to surrounding tables, we decided to order slices. I got a slice of the classic OG cheese, add mushroom. The crust/undercarriage was perfect. Crispy without being too hard. No flop or sag. A proper slice of pizza. The sauce was just right like Mama Bear's Porridge. Not too sweet, not too acidic leaving you begging for a Zantac. The cheese was plentiful and the toppings generous. The single slice was just right. Given we only did slices, we decided to do a KIDS order of the Penne Vodka with a side of homemade meatballs. The kids size is easily enough for TWO to share if you've had appetizers and pizza. The pasta is cooked perfectly, al dente. The sauce is incredibly flavorful and well-rounded. Again, not overly sweet or acidic. It was also the right amount of sauce, the pasta wasn't "swimming" in the sauce. The homemade meatballs were incredible! Incredibly moist, flavorful, and tender, You can eat them with a spoon. Next time, I hope to try their Italian Sausage. If you're looking for a low-key, high-quality Italian spot in Lake George, give Giuseppe's a try! You won't be disappointed! read more

Came back because we liked it so much a couple of years ago... Food is still fantastic! Quiet since it's off season which is great! Our waitress was very attentive. read more

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I ordered gluten-free penne, à la vodka with chicken, and it was the best I've ever had! Apparently the penne is made from cauliflower and rice, the sauce is made in house, and the chicken was delicious! read more

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Giuseppes was absolutely delicious! My husband had one of the best pepperoni pizzas we both had ever eaten and I had a fresh eggplant rollatini with spinach, broccoli, ricotta and lots of delicious melted cheese with a side of spaghetti and a couple of Peroni beers- service was wonderful and an easy walk through downtown Lake George. Loved the umbrellas and outdoor dining! read more

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We attempted to eat here during our vacation to Lake George. We arrived to the restaurant and got put on a waiting list and waited about 15 minutes for a table which was fine because it was summer and we understood it was a busy time. We happened to be here during a heat wave and it was 98° outside so we asked before we went in if they had air conditioning inside, and they assured us that they did and that it was very cool. We finally got seated at a table, and there were no fans on and none of the window air conditioners were running. It was extremely hot, but we were hungry and the kids really had their heart set on Italian for dinner so we decided to stick it out. We waited 20 minutes and not one person came to the table to greet us or to let us know that we were going to be served. So after 20 minutes of no service and being extremely hot, we stood up to leave, and then the waitress came by and seemed very offended and upset that we were leaving. I have no idea if the food is any good because we decided it was not worth staying and ate somewhere else instead. read more

Giuseppe's - Outside - Pizza Near Me - Lake George, New York

Perfect portions. Excellent taste. Phenomenal staff, makes you feel like you're in your living room. I adore this place and my family and I have been coming here for years. read more

Giuseppe's - Chicken parmesan. - Pizza Near Me - Lake George, New York

One heckova good pizza shack! Lots of variations on Italian slices and full pies. AC, drink cooler and TVs inside. Friendly and helpful staff that talk among each other.. The slices are thin, gooey and flavorful. I ordered a few basic cheese and meat slices that are quite impeccable. Outdoor seats are about 6 large tops with 4 chairs each. This place needs an hours sign outside. The guys and gals making the delicious pies, were - as I witnessed - polite to customers even when busy. Not overdone with heavy cheese. Oregano, Parmesan, salt, tomato marinara sauce to finish. Recommend! Review: 5, believe it read more

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Wow, really good pizza here, and the chicken parm was also delicious. Super friendly service too. There's several tables only downside is that the inside seating is a bit too plain and basic. The front patio looked nice though. read more

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Excellent pizza! The sauce is a bit chunky and so yummy and the sangria was to die for! I had the opportunity to try all three flavors and they were all amazing. I ended up having the peach sangria and it was exploding with flavor. Not to mention our waiter, Kenny, was so attentive and personable. We could've talked to him for hours. What a great experience! Can't wait to go back. read more

Giuseppe's - Pizza Near Me - Lake George, New York

We had a hankering for pizza on our last night in Lake George and I recalled seeing on a LG FB page this establishment had the best pizza in town. They definitely lived up to the hype the large meat lovers pizza was by far one of the best pizzas I've had the pleasure of consuming in awhile. A good amount of sausage, meatballs, and pepperoni dispersed making a slice or two more than ample. The waiter and server in training tending our table were pleasant and attentive. I enjoyed the Blackberry Margarita and my fiancé a Long Iced Tea both adorned with lavish fruit slices. Definitely more of an upscale dining experience than most pizzeria's. A large pizza could easily feed a family of four we had multiple meals for leftovers! read more

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We stopped in for a quick lunch and were blown away by how delicious the pizza was! The cheese-to-sauce ratio was spot on, and the crust managed to be both fluffy and crispy at the same time. The boneless wings were great too, and the staff was so friendly--it made for an all-around great experience. read more

This was an excellent restaurant! The garlic knots are very good, however, they could use a bit more garlic, but don't let that discourage you because the dough is very tasty! All of the food comes out, incredibly hot and very quickly. The eggplant rolatini says "bestseller" on the menu, and they are not joking; it is great! I would highly recommend it the chicken Parm is good too, but the breadcrumbs on it are a little more generic than what I would typically like. All in all, this is a very enjoyable restaurant experience. We also really enjoyed their old-school Italian music that was playing over the overhead speakers (it wasn't too loud or anything like that). The staff was friendly and prices were pretty reasonable for a nice Italian restaurant. UPDATE: we enjoyed this so much we went back again the next night and it did not disappoint! We tried some different pizzas which were cheap and could be ordered as a whole pie or by the slice. read more

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Listen- when all the resturants in Lake George were closed for the season- we thought we were going to be just settling for average Italian. We couldn't be anymore wrong... Guiseppe's glorious pasta dishes were made by Italian master chefs. I will now be willing to drive 10+ hours for that dish. 1,000 out of 10. Best meal of my LIFE. read more

Outstanding drinks outstanding service Tina and Kenny are a so great Love this place.

Like others have said it's not a fancy restaurant but the food is really satisfying & very tasty ! I had salad first then the sausage, pepper& onion roll and hubs had the meat lover roll- it was truly memorable , they were huge!! My Peroni was ice cold . Our waiter was a heck of a nice guy and the wait wasn't long . It's off season but the place was still pretty busy . Even with inflation their prices were fair for what we got . read more

The meal was amazing, but Brendan, our server, was the real highlight--great service with a smile and easy on the eyes too. read more

Giuseppe's - Our server Brendan - Pizza Near Me - Lake George, New York

Six stars. Stopped for a slice, stayed for the warm cozy atmosphere and learned of Ken's secret drink menu. Ask for Ken, ask for the special drinks. Sangria, Margs, and Mimosas which you won't be able to explain to anyone else. The pizza is some of the NY best as well. Incredible. read more

What a great local treasure, where the food, the service, and were exceptional! The place was so busy as many restaurants were closed on Thursday evening. We both had salads where I had the antipasto, and my wife had the grilled chicken salad. Alongside an order of fresh baked garlic bread. Best Italian on the strip. Sadly my favorite server returned home to Albania, bit there will be wonderful young ladies to take care of you!! read more

Nope not even ... pizza was absolutely awful. If you can even call it that. Staff was friendly but never came back to ask if we needed anything , basically yelled so we could pay bill and get out of there. Wings were well cooked but sauce was awful just some watered down version of hot sauce. Oh well live n learn. Crash n burn sometimes! read more

We walked in after hours, cold, hungry, and honestly just hoping for a miracle. Not only did the folks at Giuseppe's let us in after they had already closed, they went out of their way to warm up a couple slices for us. They didn't have to do that. But they did with a smile and zero hesitation. The pizza? Absolute fire. Thin, crispy crust, flavorful sauce, and that perfect cheese pull. But what really stood out was the kindness. You don't forget moments like that. It wasn't just about the food it was about being treated like a human when most places would've turned us away. Huge thank you to the crew at Giuseppe's. We'll be back and telling everyone we know to go too. read more

We did an online order. The pizza were fresh when I arrived, and very well made. We especially liked the crust. Will definitely consider another visit in the future. read more

Family and I stopped here driving through camping from Texas to Maine. Food was good, service was ok but they were short staffed so was expected. I ordered a "small" pizza and it was clearly enough food for me as I had leftovers. Family ordered lasagna, and spaghetti and they loved it. My main negative was the water taste like tap water but I had alcohol so I only tasted it once. I still would recommend eating here. read more

Visited Giuseppe's. It's alright. I ordered the grilled chicken salad because I was looking for something on the healthier side and choices were few and far between. Uncles ordered the calzone. Everything was acceptable. Our server was attentive. Sat in the expanded area, which totally looked like an expanded area. Drinks were alright, nothing exceptional. I would categorize the entire express as acceptable; alright. Would potentially return. read more

We headed up to Lake George on the Harley to do a little leaf peeping mid-week. We were staying next door at the Courtyard by Marriott, was looking for place to eat within walking distance after traveling three plus hours up from Connecticut, and decided to give Giuseppe's a try. It looks like your typical pizza joint that they added on in order to accommodate eat in patrons. Not wanting pizza, we ordered spaghetti and meatballs and penne ala vodka with chicken. The dishes arrived and were generous portions. My wife enjoyed her spaghetti and meatballs, my penne was average at best, just not super flavorful. We did order a round of garlic knots that were tasty. Prior to heading over to Giuseppe's, we stopped al the bar at the Courtyard for a drink and the bartender was generous with his pour, so the drinks we had at Giuseppe's seemed weak in comparison (we ordered separate shots to add to our drinks to kick them up a little). We ordered a slice of he black satin layer cake to share which clearly not made in house, probably Restaurant Warehouse. This an ok place for a quick bite, didn't try the pizza which was probably good. Hard to give more than three stars when I give top notch places in the City four and five stars. read more

My family and I came here for dinner during vacation. I was torn between getting Penne Alla Vodka and Eggplant Parm. I decided to go with the Penne and requested breaded eggplant to be added instead of a meat. Thankfully they were able to accommodate my request, and I was one happy girl. The vodka sauce was delicious, but the eggplant was even better - yummy and just the right about of crispiness. Our servers were also great throughout the visit. Giuseppe's will now be a spot for my family and I to dine at during our next trip to Lake George. read more

Giuseppe's - Penne Alla Vodka with breaded eggplant - Pizza Near Me - Lake George, New York

Ordered from Doordash while staying in Lake George. Food arrived quickly and hot. Pizza was absolutely delicious, perfect chewy crust. We also had the garlic knots based on other reviews and they were soft and garlicky. An order of fried zucchini was equally delicious. So happy we gave them a try while in the area and highly recommend them to anyone! read more

Came here for some Italian food and omg it was so good. I got Penne Alfredo & seriously the best ever. Service was great, ambiance was nice. Best meal we had in LG. Everyone was very happy with their food here. read more

Giuseppe's - outside of restaurant with umbrellas - Pizza Near Me - Lake George, New York

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'Best pizza I've ever had!' said my wife. Ordered a large for takeout online. Excellent flavor! Friendly staff. We'll be back on our next visit to Lake George. read more

Giuseppe's is the best place to eat in the village. When I lived closer to the village it was my go to place. The food is delicious. Homemade pizza sauce and dinners. They use all top quality ingredients. It's been in the family for 3 generations. You won't be disappointed! read more

Pizza was perfect and the garlic nots were excellent! My daughter had the penne with the vodka sauce also delicious. Services was good. Definitely a must go if you are at lake George. read more

The food was absolutely delicious, but my server Brendan truly stole the show--attentive, friendly, and not to mention, super cute!

Giuseppe's is a must stop when visiting Lake George! We love everything we've ever gotten there, but especially the pizza, penne vodka, and the homey Italian feeling we get every time we dine in. read more

Pizza was well done nice and hot cheesey nice and crispy I recommend this place first time coming here the girls outside was so nice have a nice night read more

The pizza is ok it could be better but the sauce isn't good. I'll go back for a quick slice or two but it's not something I would go out of my way for read more

Food was excellent!!! And my server jack was fantastic!! He was so kind sweet and attentive! 100% coming back again when I visit!!

We visited Giuseppe's for dinner on a Friday night, based on the reviews. This was the best place to get Italian food on the strip in Lake George. The place is OK as far as the ambience it's pretty no-frills. We ordered mozzarella sticks for appetizers and they came with paper plates, which was surprising, the taste of the mozzarella sticks was fine, you can tell they were not freshly made on site. At least that's my opinion. We ordered chicken Parmesan shrimp, pasta, Alfredo, and chicken pasta Alfredo with broccoli. All of the entrées were served on glass, which was a plus, I was afraid it would be on paper, the taste of everything was very good. All of the entrées came with a dinner roll. The only issue we had was that the sauce and the Alfredo was excessive. The pasta was swimming in it. I would go to Giuseppe's again and I would order the same food, but I would tell them light on the Alfredo sauce, our waiter was very nice and everything was served promptly. The only other complaint I have is that the room in the back is absolutely freezing and we asked if the air could be turned down and we were told no there was another family that was seated after us that had the same complaint and they did turn off the air conditioning and that one area, good overall experience. read more