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    Mama Risos Restaurant

    3.2 (150 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Doni F.

    We were given a big surprise. This little Italian restaurant was much better than I held out hopes for; I believe there may have been a first-generation Italian in the kitchen! The atmosphere and environment were dark and poor, but their sauces were tasty. The restaurant floor also dips towards the front window so that you won't be seated evenly. For our dinners, we had Clams and Shrimp Marinara with Fettuccini, salads, and Minestrone Soup. And, a Shrimp and Scallops in herbed butter. Both of these dishes were satisfying. The marinara sauce was nice and light. Their idea of fettuccine noodles is odd but prepared well overall. Most of the restaurants close on Thursday here, so when you find a little cafe that is open and tasty--be grateful. Our server was polite.

    Chicken Bolognese...a favorite house special!

    I absolutely love Mama Riso's's! We are here at least once a week. The owners could not be more accommodating, the service is excellent, and the food is outstanding. Authentic, amazing Italian specialties!

    Beef Shank Special
    Elizabeth L.

    My husband and I stopped in for dinner and we were floored by how truly amazing the food was. We both attended culinary school and have worked in high end restaurants and also agree we've never made anything more delicious. We ordered two of the specials and the calamari. My husband even commented that he's never seen me finish a plate a raviolis before but they were delectable! We're only here for a few more days but we will definitely be back!

    Shrimp scallop provencile

    Italian flair Seafood was delicious Pork shanks tender Sauce was great Eggplant rolatini was excellent

    Italian time!
    Tyler N.

    We walked in hoping for amazing homemade Italian food and we got exactly that. Going on a Monday in the summer meant it was quiet and not busy at all. Service was great and everyone was super pleasant. We got garlic bread with cheese as an appetizer and it was super delicious! The chicken parmesan and the manicotti was beyond expectations. The chicken seemed like they just got it from the back tonight as I ordered it. Portion sizes fit the price very well. And of course we had to get some homemade gelato for dessert! Nothing but the best all around and a great dinner location in Lake George. The only minor thing I will say is the table was very wobbly and unstable.

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    Unbelievable dinner spot and even more unbelievable hosts. Outstanding food and great service

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    Very good meal and service. Outstanding bread! The tortellini in beef broth soup was awesome.

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    We waited at the entrance to be seated for like 10minutes. The owner obviously saw us but just ignored us. This restaurant deserves 0 star.

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

    Giuseppe's in Lake George is a reminder that while the food scene in the Village has come a long…read moreway 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.

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    Capri Pizzeria & Restaurant

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    When I knew we were going to Lake George for Oktoberfest I immediately thought of Capri Pizzeria…read more It's pretty much the same as when I used to visit here annually as a child. Their hand-tossed pizzas are delicious. I always remember watching the chef kneading and tossing fresh dough from the front window, visiting here always takes me back. After enjoying the day at Oktoberfest we wanted to grab a slice of pizza before heading home. We were able to grab a table right away as most customers were taking their orders to go. Our waitress was friendly and efficient. The restaurant is a bit dated but I do like that they left the old CD juke boxes at the tables, once again, reminiscing about the old days. One downside is the restaurant and restrooms are not very clean. I'm sure there is a lot of people traffic here but they definitely need to improve in this area. We ordered the meat lovers ($27.43) with pepperoni only on one side. Our pie was out in about 20 minutes and was delicious. The large gets you 8 slices, we had four so it worked out to 2 slices each. The pizza was loaded with ingredients and the crust had just the right crispiness and chew. All-in-all, I had a great experience here and recommend them to anyone looking for a great slice of pizza in the Lake George area.

    We came here for Octoberfest 2025. We ordered the meat…read morelovers pizza. Excellent pizza. Lots of Flavor. Friendly staff Down side to this place was that it is very dirty. I don't know why these places don't take a little extra time to clean and remodel.

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    Roberto's Pizzeria & Restaurant

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    Great pizza. Service was spot on. Too bad the beer taps were broken tonight. Albany special was…read moredelicious.

    Ugh Good good, server ok…read more Arrived at 4:10, location is part of the breakfast buffet area of a low/mid range hotel. Bar area of hotel actually. Upon arrival doors open no one there. I spoke to hotel employee who told me the place was open, so I sat at one of about 8 tables with my two daughters. After a few minutes a server arrived with menus. We were optimistic. Ordered sampler platter of appetizers, chicken fingers and a pizza. Very specifically told server to put in order of all good at once and bring it out as it was ready. After 15 minutes we were informed that the pilot light for fryer wasn't on, apps were taking a bit longer. Fine. Pizza should be out soon. Shortly after another couple who came in and ordered after us got their pizza. I asked server about that and was informed that pizza hadn't gone into oven yet, they were waiting til appetizers were served. !!!! Had many words with server who acknowledged I said put in entire order at once, but she didn't do it (hello, Orchard Tavern, same thing). Why is this so hard? 45 minutes til any good arrived. As first customers of night arriving 10 minutes after opening. Good was good, pizza had nice crust. Beer taps not working (noted by someone else in another review weeks prior to my visit). I will give them one more try, due to Groupon type deal, hope for better.

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