I must admit, I had no idea where Lorenzo's was in Amsterdam. However, I have been told by many that I should give it a go. Thank goodness for car navigators as I would be lost haha. I called late afternoon same day for an early dinner reservation as I had a hankering for something good. They were able to accommodate so off I went. When I arrived I did not know what to expect, and I was pleasantly surprised by the large casual establishment. I was seated immediately by a very warm and friendly server, and given menus to look over. I was torn over so many starters that I decided to have them as a meal along with their well known pizza. I ordered the calamari fritti, the eggplant stack the Italian nachos and a wood fired Margherita pizza. While I waited, I was given some good bread as well as some tomato pie and it was all so tasty. The portions here are generous and I had to take a good amount home. No complaints here though as it was all delish. I can only imagine how good my leftovers will be next day. This eatery is solid and what a nice place for some good Italian food! read more

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Food was FRESH & delicious! Antipasto salad was the BEST. Our pizza was amazing, cooked perfectly. Drinks were wonderful. Waitress was great too. Love this place read more

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For Mother's Day, we figured, why not butter up my boyfriend's parents with some Italian takeout? I mean, who needs flowers when you can give the gift of carb-induced euphoria? His mom's a total Italian food fanatic, so it was a no-brainer. We scored big time with Lorenzo's Southside - their family-style portions were like a challenge to see how much we could stuff our faces. We ordered two gigantic plates of chicken parmesan with rigatoni, a humongous house salad with creamy Italian, some crispy fried calamari, and a few loaves of Italian bread. It was all ridiculously, mind-blowingly tasty. We loved it and the price was around $100, which was an absolute steal. Not to mention, the staff... everyone was beyond customer service saavy. Very polite and we did not wait for our order or to be rung up. It was all smoooooooth sailing at Lorenzo's. We'll definitely be dragging them back there soon, because, priorities. read more

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A high quality Italian restaurant. Excellent food with friendly and efficient service. It has a comfy warm atmosphere and ambiance. A great place to bring the whole family. read more

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Sat at table quickly and given water immediately, only to wait 10 minutes and no service. We left when a waitress attended to a table right next to ours, dropping off bread and taking their order, immediately after they sat down. Asked for someone to at least take our drink orders and after waiting a few more minutes we left. Also it was a bit too far off 90 to make a stop. Definitely the kind of place that caters to locals it seems. read more

We ordered chicken parm and veal parm. We loved it. The staff is friendly and helpful. Seems they really enjoy working here. The atmosphere is perfect read more

Ate at the bar and we enjoyed our pasta soups together. The bartender was a young engaging gentleman named Antonio. We were Hungary and in a rush so kudos to Antonio for his rapid and very friendly service. Would definitely go back. read more

I had eaten at Lorenzo's a few years ago so I knew that potions were huge. This time at the bar, Antonio said he could do half portions - winner! In a world filled with Italian restaurants, Lorenzo's is the best at home made, family favorites. The staff is friendly and fun. If I lived closer, I'd be a regular. read more

At the suggestion of our good friend, six of us gathered at Lorenzo's Southside in Amsterdam NY. What an amazing place to eat! This is top of the Line Italian food at its best! I had the Chicken Franchise with pasta, my wife had the Eggplant Parmigiana. Definitely one of the best I've tasted anywhere. One friend had ordered a pizza and that looked really good, crust was brown and not burnt. Our waitress was excellent, kept our glasses full and kept everyone happy. The restaurant has an outdoor dining area which they have covered with plastic and used space heaters to keep it comfortable for those that chose to sit there. It was an excellent choice for a wonderful evening with close friends. read more

Our waitress was friendly and the service was great! The ambiance is good and looked very clean. Some of the food was good. Some of it was just a bit underwhelming. The fresh fried mozzarella has "spicy vodka sauce" on top, but there wasn't much of it, and it didn't taste like much of anything. I tried their home made spinach ravioli and they were just kind of bland, however the walnut cream sauce the ravioli was served with was tasty! The free tomato bread topped in sauce was probably my favorite though. read more

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Delicious food-- the homemade pasta dishes are particularly good! Additionally, the servers and staff are wonderful. I appreciated the server who offered to bring me a smaller portion, after I noticed how large the "regular" pasta portions are. Overall, this is an excellent place with a relaxed vibe. read more

One of my favorite places to eat.The food and atmosphere are top notch and a great family atmosphere will make you come back again. Give them a try if you have not yet. You won't be disappointed. read more

Well to tell you the truth we were disappointed. It looked to be a popular restaurant but the culinary experience wasn't that great. There was confusion about seating to start. But once seated our waitress brought us complimentary pizza pieces. It was more biscotti. Stale and hard. I ordered a house salad which came out looking like it should have been from a diner not a fine dining restaurant. And the pizza was just so so. The pasta dish flavor was mediocre but worse was the pasta was over cooked which I consider a Nono. So yeah it was gonna be just a one time visit. I try to write at least some positive things but sorry not here. read more

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OK, we're from California and we are total foodies. This is probably one of the best Italian restaurants we've ever eaten at! proportions are huge. All of the sauce and marinara are delicious. Even their signature house dressing is to die for.!! All the servers are great and on point asking if you needed to box up food or grab checks, making sure you never waited for anything! Water always full! I give this place a 20 out of 10!! Absolute fire! I just told the waitress I want it really good fruity wine and she delivered on point! My husband got some sort of margarita drink and it was absolutely delicious. Brittney was our server and she is just adorable and honestly super good server.! I paid $132 for dinner, two appetizers, two entrées, four drinks! And we still have enough food for lunch tomorrow! read more

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Great Italian food, cocktails and wine. Pizza is exceptional. We come here whenever we are in the area.

I've been wanting to visit Lorenzo's Southside for a long time, and let me just say, it absolutely lived up to the hype! I visited on a Saturday evening around 7:30pm and figured there would be a wait, but fortunately, the place is massive, and we were seated inside right away. There are ample places to sit, including on their covered porch, expansive indoor and outdoor bar, as well as inside. Our server came over to greet us and take our drink order. They have a lot of different wines, cocktails, and craft beers to choose from. My boyfriend opted for the Italian Pilsner, which is a collaboration between the family who owns the restaurant and Artisinal Brew Works in Saratoga Springs. He said it was good! For our entrees, we shared the Americana Pizza, which was fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, pepperoni, and Mike's Hot Honey drizzle. It was incredible! So fresh tasting and the pepperoni were delicious. We also split the Stracciatella Pasta, which was homemade garganelli pasta with vodka sauce, grilled chicken, and stracciatella cheese. I could eat this for the rest of my life - it was unbelievable! It's so creamy and delicious. I noticed they offer a dessert pizza, so of course, I had to try it! It came with Nutella, berries, and powdered sugar. It was fantastic! Overall, our experience was A+ from start to finish. The waitress was so attentive, and the food was incredible. I will absolutely be visiting again soon! read more

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We made a reservation for a Sunday night dinner and were seated right as we arrived. They have a great patio and outdoor bar, but we sat inside at a comfortable booth. Service right from the start was excellent and friendly. We shared a Neapolitan pizza as our starter, absolutely perfect way to kick off the meal. For our entrees we had the Chicken Parmigiana and Veal Milanese. Both generous portions served with pasta and a salad. We were stuffed, but after tasting such delicious food we had to try dessert. We took home a cannoli and Italian rainbow cake. Truly appreciated how nicely our server wrapped up our leftovers and dessert. We already can't wait to return. read more

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It's been a year since last visit to Amsterdam NY. Y'all have read my review of on Italian Cuisine in several of these United States of America. I have to tell y'all the Chicken Parmesan, Meatballs, Pasta, Tomato Pie and BREAD, are to die for! Service was on the Spot. Cocktails a very generous pour. The out door Patio with a Bar creates a unique atmosphere very similar to an Italian atmosphere and ambience. The dessert card is similar to NYC Little Italy bakery. If you're going to the Travers on Saturday be sure to take the drive to 1 Port Jackson Square, Amsterdam NY. This YELP is from a former Southside Resident called Ronnie! read more

Lorenzo's layout was clean and welcoming. Our server was on point and attentive to our needs. Even the table help was on hand for more water when needed. The food was terrific and the portions were excellent, not too large but enough so you might wind up taking some home. And since I always look for calamari on the menu at every restaurant I visit, Lorenzo's calamari was excellent. The parking was good, the location easily accessible and I highly recommend Lorenzo's Southside. read more

Everything was great! I got Chicken français and it was out of this world! The Merlot was superb, as was the tiramisu! Service was 5 star. Highly recommend! read more

Everything was wonderful, the portions were very large and the presentation of each dish was amazing.

Great food, service and ambiance! Waitress was pleasant and knowledgeable about the food. Complimentary bread and butter was delicious. The meals that came with salad came with a whole container of their homemade Italian dressing that you could take home with you! It was delicious. Chicken parm and pizza were both cooked to perfection and super flavorful. Drinks were delightful and reasonably priced. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Grew up here and visiting. Relatives and friends rave about this place. I've been to Lanzis on the Lake loved it when I was younger. This was sooooooooo sub par. Soggy falling apart pizza. Chicken parm was a joke. I'll give it another chance but all the hype seems like a low bar for the locals. read more

I stopped here on a Friday night as it was walking distance from where my wife and I were staying. We requested a quiet location and were seated in the back dining area. The restaurant is actually quite large and well staffed. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. The food was really good and enough to bring a portion home for lunch the next day. read more

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5 stars is not enough for this amazing restaurant! My wife & I visited Amsterdam while doing a rock mining adventure. Being such a tiny town, we did not expect this caliber of a restaurant whatsoever. We live in Southern California & visit Las Vegas quite often, & this restaurant is right up there with the best of Italian restaurants we've been to at home & Vegas. The seafood bisque & zuchinni flower appetizers were incredible. The pasta dinners were not only huge portions, but amazing as well. All of the sauces in everything, including salad dressing, were delicious. I got the special of the week cocktail called Violet Margarita--sooo good! Our server, Brittany, was on top of everything, & her recommendations were on point! I can't recommend this restaurant ENOUGH!!! read more

I'm torn here. The chicken was good, but my ceasar salad really wasn't. There were not a lot of options on a Sunday night nearby, so they were very busy. Overall, the place was clean, and people were friendly enough but not positive. I would recommend it unless you had no otherreal option like us. read more

Lorenzo's Southside - Dressing was more of a mustard dressing, not ceasar dressing. Pass. Bright side, it was huge. - Pizza Near Me - Amsterdam, New York

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Delicious Neapolitan pizza that is expensive and exorbitant and made me want to come back for more, until my body said nope. My wallet too. Everything here is homemade, the entrees, the bread, even the freakin' garlic butter! It all tastes homemade too, and you know that taste of you are familiar with it. Their pizza is something to try and I have had plenty of Neapolitan pizza. This was a great experience and a wonderful treat for dinner. Their Pasta Fagioli was meaty and terrific too. I only dislike the service for that lacked any friendliness to the jivey dive. Other than that, yeah, it is worth a bite. read more

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Food was great and the bartenders were the best! In town for a meeting and made the best choice of my whole week stopping in. Make a point to interact with the staff - worth the time! read more

Someone mentioned Lorenzo's Southside a few days ago, and after one look at the pizza I knew I had to go immediately. I love wood fired pizzas. There are quite a few places popping up with wood fired ovens and offering wood fired pizzas. While many can be good, this is what great wood fired pizza looks like. The beautifully spotted leopard crust kissed by the wood fired oven, the flavor of the crust, the lightly topped pizza, smart flavor combinations. The crust had delightful yeasty flavor, the toppings were perfectly balanced, and everything was perfectly cooked. If you are used to simple pizza shop slices, this is a step above and beyond. This is a treat. Lorenzo's has an APN certification (Associazione Vera Pizza Napoletana). Which just means they literally have certified delicious pizza. They cook the pizzas in a 900°f oven for 60-90 seconds, they offer no substitutions in their perfectly crafted pizzas, and they are not offered to-go. That is because this pizza is perfectly crafted, and meant to be eaten fresh out of the oven. Some may scoff at "no substitutions", but as a foodie, I totally respect the chef and I want to eat the pizza exactly as they intended. This little, but mighty, spot in Amsterdam is rocking the wood fired pizza game. Even with a 30 minute drive from my house, I would return in a heart beat. This pizza style is a rare find in this area, it's worth your time to come here. I didn't try any other dishes other than pizza, but trust me that it smelt amazing in there and I'm sure their other dishes are fabulous as well. I also enhanced the trip by stopping at Wolf Hollow Brewing Company on the way there. If you haven't been there yet, they have great beer, awesome inside and outdoor seating. Also excellent and friendly service from anyone behind the counter. read more

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I came here with a group of pizza fanatics on a warm Saturday afternoon and we tried their pizza. I can't recall what it was called... but it was essentially a sausage and pistachio pizza with pesto. Very different, right? But also very great! The location is a bit unusual: lovely outdoor seating protected from the sun but without much of a view except for more of downtown Amsterdam. From the outside, you could confuse this place with a barn or industrial storage building. But, the pizza we had was wonderful. Service was quick, the staff was friendly, and their prices seemed commensurate with the quality of the food. Recommend! read more

We LOVE Lorenzo's!! We've come here with our families a few times now, and it never disappoints! I love to get different variations of the BYOP (Build Your Own Pasta) and all have been great. Their vodka sauce has a really nice flavor and isn't overwhelmed with spice, the red sauce is perfectly flavorful and their meatballs are huge & yummy. Not to mention- you can't go wrong with homemade pasta! I was lucky enough to come a day they also made cavatelli, which is my favorite. If they have it when you visit, it's totally worth trying! My MIL always gets a pizza, and says it's easily one of the best she's had anywhere. I've tried some of hers a few times and have to agree. It's got that wood fired taste you expect but something about the dough just tastes better than most. I feel like they've got some pretty tasty combos for toppings, too. Their Italian Nachos are also a must- have! The pasta chips are fried pieces of pasta. They have this beautiful crunch but most importantly, they don't get soggy in the vodka sauce. We ordered ours without banana peppers or green olives, but taking a bite of the pasta chip, sausage and vodka sauce together... is definitely a taste explosion. My mom and I shared this and practically licked the plate! Not to mention the staff is always so incredibly warm and welcoming. We have been with our little guy, who is just a couple months old, and they're always so helpful and kind. They really make you feel comfortable and like you're with family. read more

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First time back since the new menu, after going through it and seeing the new additions, what an improvement! It's nice to see because the place is getting the recognition it deserves. My wife and I were missing the boneless Italian wings though - where did they go!? As usual service was good for how busy it was, drinks were well made and not watered down but it seemed like the menu prices went up - 22$ for "make your own pasta" seemed a little steep and the regular wing appetizer steep as well. The Vongole dish was good but the sauce was too salty and needed to be reduced more - also it seemed the additional baby clams expected were missing in the sauce. Besides being salty the sauce needed less thickening, it had a grainy texture with little lumps. The whole shell clams were excellent, very juicy, but I just wish the sauce hit the mark. My wife and I were surprised with a complimentary white chocolate ravioli filled with chocolate which was great! Until next time! read more

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We went to Lorenzo's tonight to get some dinner close to home after a long workday. We ate out on the patio because the weather was perfect. Staff was wearing masks, and diners were appropriately socially distanced. Our server, Luigi was terrific! He met our needs with great kindness. When I asked what his favorite dish was, he quickly answered with a recommendation (that we took). I will say the menu situation was a little odd since we were only given one of each and there were three people in our party. There was a QR code at the table but staff did not mention it when they sat us, so we struggled to share the one we were given. We all ordered the cider sangria. While it was delicious, it could've used a little bit more booze. Next time I think I'll get a beer. They have a solid variety. I ordered the Chicken Parm and my friend got a pizza. (Neopolitan pizzas are only available on Thursdays and Sundays.) Both absolutely amazing! Certainly a value for the price. My sister built her own pasta with homemade garganelle and pesto Alfredo. It looked incredible...easily a pound of macaroni! All entrées came with a salad with homemade dressing and warm bread. Lorenzo's is easily the best restaurant in Amsterdam right now. I plan to go back soon! read more

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After visiting Howe Caverns we opted to stay at the Amsterdam Castle. As nice as the hotel was they didn't afford food options and never having come to this part of New York and being used to getting food at all times of the day this is not the case for this part of town. When looking for a place to eat on a Sunday night we did not realize how few options there would be, luckily Lorenzo's was an option. The parking lot was quite busy however abundant. We were quickly seated and opted to be indoors because I love a good booth. The menu was limited which I can appreciate as someone who is indecisive. My partner wasn't very hungry and we couldn't decide to get the eggplant tower of be fake healthy so we settled on a Caesar salad and I got the chicken parm with vodka sauce. Mine came with a side salad and a side of pasta which I also got vodka sauce on. The bread that came along with it had this garlic butter which for someone who hates garlic was really good. The food came out quick and was a large portion. The salad dressing was not the best, with it being a bit heavy on the grain mustard but was not too bad, my partner was not a fan, more for me. The chicken parm with vodka sauce was a show stopper. The vodka sauce was very light and the chicken was pounded thin and not overly greasy. As well the pasta with vodka sauce was really good. We were not able to finish due to the size of the portion which I didn't mind as I had breakfast the next day. Service was a bit slow and we couldn't get a refill but otherwise this place was great and if we are ever back in the area we will definitely come by for some food. read more

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We rode in on the Empire Trail. Had very low expectations for dinner. Never a fan of "Italian/American" fare. What an absolute shocker! They start with this foccacia bread with a thick tomato sauce on top. Perfectly done. Wonderfully fresh. We all ordered cocktails. The italian old fashioned was one the best old fashions I have ever had. No exaggeration. We ordered arrancini and wood fired wings to start. Rice was crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy inside sitting on a bed of amazing sauce. We all continued to eat the left over sauce with spoons. The wings! Oh how I love thee!!!! Fresh. Hot. Juicy. Homemade dipping sauce. Then we got the pizzas! Perfectly charred. Perfectly topped! Even our waitress was perfect! I would drive 3 hours back to go here. Not kidding! read more

Check this place out the best servise I had chicken cutlet parmigiana the cutlet was size of a football huge my wife had the brick oven pizza the best Larry's team is the best ever so go on down read more

This is far and beyond one of my favorite places to go when I'm in town visiting my parents. The foods is fresh, and the pizza is so authentic. My go to summer dish is always the Shrimp Lorenzo and an Apreol Spritz. In the winter it always pizza and an old fashioned. read more

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Absolutely delicious. I had the Italian American with meatballs. The pasta was perfect and the meatballs were amazing. Fresh warm bread was served with my meal. My wife had the seafood soup. She said it was better than the chowder we had in Cape Cod the day before. Service was great. We would definitely stop here again. read more

I learned about Lorenzo's Southside thanks to yelp, after I started consulting at a local business in the greater Amsterdam, NY area, in March 2021. It was rough for me to leave my family for part of the week, but dinners at Lorenzo's helped lesson that hurt a bit, just as it did again tonight. Tonight (8/11/2021), I walked in and sat at a vacant corner spot at the bar. Immediately Antonio, who hadn't seen me in almost 2 months, recognized me and asked where I had been. This same night, a couple within ear shot talked about how this was their first time visiting, and how they loved it so much, they didn't want to leave. So, it's for first-timers, locals, families and newbies. Everyone is welcomed and made to feel like part of the family. Neapolitan Pizza - They are masters! Neapolitan pizza on par with Naples/Amalfi Coast/Capri (Visited 2011) And Peroni on draft - that's real pizza's beer! Panuozzo (Wood-fired pizza sandwich) - Lorenzo's rotates versions of this sandwich - incredible - utilizing the cooking temps of the Neapolitan wood-fired oven to make extraordinary sandwiches. The balsamic calamari is delicious. Lightly breaded with banana peppers and the balsamic drizzle. I've had this both on-site and take out. Pasta Dishes - Everything has been amazing!!! The pastas are incredible as are the sauces. Thank you to the Lorenzo's Southside ownership, staff, and family! Thank you for making me feel like family every time I enter. read more

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Excellent food, service and the outside dining is wonderful! Love the changes ! Chicken Parm with home made linguini is excellent! read more