Massie's Restaurant has its roots in Old School Italian Cuisine. It opened it's doors in 1929 and the interior reflected that up until recently when it was beautifully remodeled increasing the the bar size seating area as well as the dining room. The menu remains Old School but somewhat limited to the tried and true oldies along with some little surprises springled in here and there. The the white bean sausage soup was bursting with Old World home cooked flavor and nonna nostalgia, what a treat. The Lasagna, seasoned with meatballs and and sausage, is a classic; thoroughly delicious and enjoyable. Now for the Eggplant Parm! Many Italian restaurants of late in order to cope with rising food costs have reduced portion sizes and no where is that more evident than in the Eggplant, Chicken and Veal Parms. Eggplant slice thicknesses have seen a steady decline in some of our favorite Italian restaurants in our hometown area. The breading has literally taken over as the Eggplant flavor has virtually been lost as it was sliced so thin. Not the case at Massie's portion size is more than adequate with a substantial slice of eggplant restoring the eggplant as the real star of the dish. Both of us agreed that this was one of the best Eggplant Parmigian we've had in a very long time. If there is one critique it would be the dessert at $14, we would have expected a piece slightly larger given the fact that everything on the menu is ala carte. Massie's still delivers the goods and well remain our stop when traveling in the area. read more

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Three friends recommended this restaurant which is only open Mon-Fri, it used to be closed on Mondays as well so maybe check hours of business. Also they have parking in back (easier) or across the street. Sat at bar w/ Bartender Brian & many locals & regulars. All super friendly. Nice large bar area & lots of dining space. Heard lots of stories on the original family who started this business & the new owner. There's a picture of them by the bar. 5/5 House Salad Bleu Cheese Dressing, if I knew it would be so crisp & the homemade dressing so delish I would have ordered it as an entree! Next time. 4/5 Steak Pizzaiola, NY Strip medium covered in onion, marinara, cheese & side of spaghetti! I didn't care for the onions & steak was good, but a little chewy. Sauce is absolutely amazing! Wish they sold it! 5/5 Pasta Fazool, soup special & fan amongst the regulars. 5/5 Turkey Club, huge! Many recommended the Manicotti, Baked Ziti & Lasagna. All sharable! 2/5 Tiramisu not at all traditional! Basically just a piece of cake. Definitely recommend this Italian joint. We will be back! read more

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rude service.. sent back the grizzly tough beef bracoila.. orderd turkey club as replacement was charged for two meals.. the server was very rude and thoughtless.. I will never return to massies .. I've taken groups to this restaurant and I've dined as a couple here.. No more.. $93 for a side salad , spaghetti and meatball, a turkey club, a beer and a glass of wine.. It's no wonder the dining room was empty on a Thursday night. The word must be out. Dine at your own peril. read more

Massie's Restaurant - Abysmal service and rip off - Italian Near Me - South Glens Falls, New York

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Taking family out for dinner, we're from out of town. There were 6 of us. Only 1 meal out of 6 was edible. 2 shrimp scampi meals , no sauce on pasta. Waited 10-15 minutes for them to bring 2 Tbls of sauce. Pasta and shrimp cold. Asked for more sauce and waited another 10. Pasta still cold. 1 ordered Veal Parmesan and it was chewy like rubber. He was offered another dish and chose Shrimp Scampi. It was swimming in sauce and super hot, but little flavor. 2 others ordered chicken piccata... no sauce on pasta. Waited along with the others for sauce. Same treatment. The were told by our waitress in a rude tone " nothing has ever been returned to our kitchen " We were treated as if we were at fault. No apologies, no offers of compensation. read more

Most of my friends ordered the eggplant parm. They all said it was wonderful. One friend especially loved their marinara. It's not acidic or sweet, just right. I had the baked manicotti. I have to say it was the best I have ever had, ever! I could taste all the seasonings and it was stuffed with so much cheese, I barely knew there was a shell. I am definitely coming back to try some other dishes! This place is the bomb!! Oh, and phenomenal salad dressings!! read more

Old style long bar attentive, well dressed bartender who knows how to work a bar no purple hair here. Great service, food and venue. read more

Massie's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - South Glens Falls, New York

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Went on a Friday evening 6 of us. Comfortable setting with amazing service and food. We all enjoyed something different and we were all impressed with our choices. We will definitely return in the future. Note that it's not open on Saturday and Sunday read more

It's been over 20 years since I've eaten at Massie's and it was great to be back. They are famous for their baked ziti with sausage sauce and that's what we ordered along with spaghetti and meatballs and a side of garlic bread. It was as fantastic as I remembered! The place looks great too. It's been nicely renovated. Service was very good. read more

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Yet another restaurant that I've driven by countless times for years and have never been to. Friends were in the area and we landed on Massie's since it was new to all of us. The inside is really nice! Spacious, clean and I believe recently renovated. It's been there for MANY years and while it's main focus is Italian fare, there are "American inspired" options as well. While I did have my eyeballs on the turkey dinner with all the fixings, I decided to have something that I haven't had in years: chicken marsala. Served steaming hot with a rich brown sauce, plenty of mushrooms on top of a generous portion of pasta, this dish did not disappoint. Others at the table had the lasagna (photo fail so no documentation of it) and the sea scallops. Everyone loved their entrees. We shared the calamari and mozzarella sticks (triangles, really) to start. All perfectly cooked, not greasy and delicious! But, I could have made a meal out of the garlic bread. Oh, how I love my bread....and this thick sliced, buttery, garlicky pile of goodness will bring me back again. Nobody had room for dessert...maybe next time. Service was great! read more

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Massie's is an old world Italian restaurant with updated charm. Service is always impeccable and the food never disappoints. I love the unbreaded chicken Parmesan and my wife enjoys the linguine with white clam sauce. You can't go wrong with any of the Italian dishes. read more

5 out of 6 dishes cold and no sauce. We asked for extra sauce and took 10 minutes to get a 2oz dish for each dish. Server was a bit rud. Massies is not the same place. read more

We were very disappointed. We were so excited to try Massies. We ordered calamari as an appetizer and most of it was very very salty, we ate half of it. The entrees were not too good. The picatta was mediocre and the lasagna was cheesy with some meat. Perhaps we have to give it a second try. Btw the server never welcomed us did not smile had no enthusiasm and the other server was wearing crocks on her feet with NO socks, That has to be a health concern. The ambiance was very nice and clean, they should have their servers up to the same standards, it would go a long way. read more

What a classic gem! We were travelling through on the way from Middlebury to Albany, and stopped over in Queensbury for the night. We asked the front desk where we might have a traditional plate of pasta, and she suggested Massie's. We drove through Glen Falls, and parked in their parking lot. I was a classic spot, bringing back memories of San Francisco's North Beach, and Boston's North End. I had the Eggplant parmesan; so good! It was sliced thin, fried crisp, the marinara was perfect. I ordered a huge meatball on the side and it was a perfect complement. My partner ordered the seafood alfredo, and it came with three large seared scallps and beautifully fresh prawns, in a perfect alfredo. Both pastas were perfectly al dente! We started with a cup of the daily soup a veggie/meat soup, slightly thicker than minestrone. We understand that the menu used to have a complete meal, including bread, salad, and so forth, but two pastas was more than enough, we just wish we had more eaters, so we could order more dishes! read more

Massie's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - South Glens Falls, New York

Refreshed and revitalized, Massie's is a modern Italian restaurant with an a la carte menu. Some will be surprised that salad and bread are not included - you order these separately. The calamari was outstanding. Not the usual overly breaded flavorless rubbery rings offered by most restaurants - lightly breaded, you could taste the fresh flavor of the sea. The arugula Caesar salad was perfect; fresh with a dressing that could be described as 'snappy'. We had Lasagna and Spaghetti with Meatballs - both delicious. The dessert menu also looked worth trying - will do as we'll definitely be back. read more

We have always loved going to Massie's. On our last visit- we were disappointed. *Nice ambiance and clean *Soup- Literally 3 bites in each serving, half full tea cups. 2 cups were $9! When we brought this to our servers attention, she said that's how they are! No concern at all...a bad start to our meal. *Lasagna- Corner piece with dry edges all around... *Bread- Definitely different than it used to be, more like thin Texas Toast *Server- fine, did her job, not friendly (our typical server is the woman who has a son and a boyfriend who plays soccer- she has always been WONDERFUL!) Overall, a waste of $110... we won't go back... sad. read more

Don't bother looking at the menu - just get the baked ziti with sausage sauce or the meat sauce, and you will be dancing in your chair with your eyes closed because you just can't take how AMAZING it is! After three generations of my husband's family coming here regularly whenever they visit Lake George, I knew this was something special, but also consistent. There have been some cosmetic updates throughout the years, but you can expect to get served on the same plates as they always have. The plate has just as much to do about the taste factor, as much as the ingredients do. First off, their garlic bread is so simple and perfect, that no meal at Massie's can begin without it. We always order more than one serving because, well, one isn't enough for the both of us. Sorry, not sorry. We sat in the dining room this time because we wanted to have the soup and salad along with our dinner, so Darren, our waiter, took wonderful care of us. I started with the peppercorn parmigiana dressing on my house salad, and opted for their minestrone soup. The salad was fresh and crisp, and the soup was magnificent. I would've ordered a quart of it to go, but having it sit in a car for 4 hours until we got home to Brooklyn, probably wouldn't have been the best thing. Hubby got the New England clam chowder, and although it was good, it couldn't come close to the comfort my minestrone gave me. Absolutely delicious! The entree, of course, was a heaping portion of baked ziti that was smothered in sausage sauce and slices of mozzarella cheese, like it was a blanket tucking in a toddler. The ziti was cooked perfectly, and there's just the right about of sauce in every bite. I can close my eyes and still taste it. HIGHLY A MUST! Darren was super attentive and friendly, and was ADORABLE in labeling our leftovers as "his" and "hers". If you get him, you're gonna have a great night! See you next year, Massie's! read more

We ordered to-go on a recommendation. We ordered the pork chop in brown sauce w onion, sliced potato and sweet peppers (scarp) and got a pork chop Parmesan over spaghetti drenched in marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. We rinsed the port chop off and our dog loved it. We ordered two salads we never got. We ordered a side o broccoli that we never got (but they were kind enough to put that single stalk of broccoli in a container for us!). The braciole had so much pepper it couldn't be finished. The only thing they got right was chicken Marsala. It was good. Basically for a chicken Marsala we paid $100 . I guess the jokes on us. read more

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Excellent local spot. Waitstaff is killer and had great timing for bringing out apps and mains. We had the calamari (very light and tasty), garlic bread, spaghetti & meatballs (definitely homemade), chicken piccata (cooked perfectly but a bit too much garlic and not enough lemon or capers for my taste but I go very heavy on both when I make it) and the breaded chicken parm (very good and cheesy). The highlight may have been the lemon cake with lemon mascarpone filling. Absolutely delicious! read more

The place: clean and pleasant. The staff: helpful and efficient. The food: surprising and delightful. The price: just perfect for the amount and quality of food. Sat at the bar and asked the bartender what she'd recommend for a first-time customer three classics: spaghetti and meatball, lasagna, chicken parm. While a lot of other places would have servers who would say, "they're all good" or try to upsell me on the most expensive one, she said chicken parm. Kudos to this staff for knowing the menu and having an opinion. I got a little side salad to start that was super fresh. The chicken parm was substantial, with two pieces and a side of spaghetti. The chicken was hot, like right off the stovetop, and the cheese covered both pieces perfectly. I've eaten at a dozen Italian restaurants over the last year in multiple cities and Massie's is the first place that actually cooked my pasta al dente (which is the only way pasta should be cooked unless you're an infant or you forgot your dentures at home). The only two things that were too much to keep this place from being perfect and those were the seasoning (a little salty, but some people might like that), and a bit too much sauce (for every dish, including the dressing on the salad). But in the grand scheme of things, I'd rather have too much than too little. Don't pass by South Glens Falls without eating here. read more

I recently went there with a friend. This used to be a great place when I was younger, and lived here. This time I was very disappointed. It cost over $60.00 for pasta, sauce, and a piece of chicken, and pasta for my friend with tomato sauce. Soda was $4+ a glass, and no bread, salad, or anything else. Service was okay. Next time we'll go to Olive Garden, I guess. Not a favorite of mine, but the food is just as good, and you get a MEAL for less! read more

Neighborhood spot. Newly renovated Well prepared dishes. Also we learned new dishes on the menu. You can tell it's a neighborhood spot.. everyone knew each other walking in and out. Prices were above average but the portions were good. Food was real good. A place you should check out and support read more

Massie's Restaurant - Massie's.. something very very different.. never been in this area before - Italian Near Me - South Glens Falls, New York

Minor changes: Massie's no longer accepts reservations. You are rewarded going early rather than late, and the food and service still show the attention to detail and high quality meats and sauces are still the order of the day. Their garlic bread is still mandatory! read more

My food was good. I had chicken alfredo. Everyone else I came to the restaurant with got a different dish and they all complained of a very overpowering lemon flavor. I tried their food and yes, it was very lemony. As if someone dumped a whole basket of lemons into a meal. The food came out fast and the waitresses were nice. The restaurant itself was very nice and very clean. read more

The eggplant parm was the best!... so delicious. Definitely returning for that dish. Be aware.....Salad was extra.... and don't ask for more bread.... your charged for it beyond the first basket and they never informed us. Dessert options were expensive. Decor was definitely better than it used to be and the wait staff was very attentive .... never had to ask for refill on waters Tables spaced perfectly and I was impressed with how much better is eas read more

Great food place has been remodeled!!! Great customer service!! Food was fantastic!!!

My family has always used spaghetti & meatballs as a family gathering meal. Because of this, there are a lot of great memories and feelings associated with that meal, and also because of this, I can never order it out because it is always a huge disappointment. Upon trying Massie's though, I was shocked at how great it was! After a couple more visits, we realized they do takeout and have used that feature of theirs frequently. If you're a meat person, their pepperoni and meatballs are great, but I don't find myself preferring the sausage very much. I also love the homemade pasta - such a great taste and richness over the regular pasta. read more

Are you sitting down? Good. I have bad news for you. Massie's has discontinued the relish tray that formerly came out along with the pate, garlic bread, minestrone and salad prior to your massive entree. They will also charge you an extra $3.50 if you are glutton enough to ask for seconds on the deliciously greasy garlic bread. Hard times. But note that my review remains at four stars because this is still a ridiculous value that will send you waddling out well-fed and happy with a hefty doggy bag in hand. I recommend you stick with the pasta entrees, many of which use house-made pasta. Tonight I strayed to the evening special of half a chicken cacciatori. It was cut up in a red sauce rich with fried peppers, onions and mushrooms and I finished the drumstick and a bit of the thigh. Pretty good. My son had shrimp diavolo which I wouldn't recommend to the value diner: six standard shrimp swimming in the red sauce that's used for most things, but with the addition of a bit of lemon. However, he redeemed himself by ordering the amazing carrot cake dessert that does contain carrot cake but almost as an afterthought, layered between spumoni and some topping that was gone before he let me taste it, with cream cheese frosting over everything. I also want to mention the house minestrone, included with most entrees, which has lovely chunks of stewed cabbage floating in a garlic salt-heavy broth. And do not fail to study the tableaux of various colonial scenes in original paintings that line the walls. Like the food, they're not fancy but they're heartfelt. read more

Massie's Restaurant - Carrot cake is 3 layers with spumoni on the bottom - Italian Near Me - South Glens Falls, New York

We went there for dinner the other night and the food was excellent! We started with the liver pate and garlic bread. One word: delicious!! We all then had excellent main courses: huge, piping hot portions full of flavor. The service was good too. My only issue was that, as designed, the noise level of this place is extremely high...so be prepared for a lot of noise. Also, very crowded. Overall, I would recommend this place...but be sure to make a reservation! read more

Massie's Restaurant - Chicken cacciatore - Italian Near Me - South Glens Falls, New York

Went on a Friday night with friends. Service was good and the food we had was also good. I had Shrimp scampi and my wife and daughter both had linguini with clam sauce. They both said they liked it. I'm not going to get into how it used to be as I know that it's a different time and place now. (Used to go when I was a kid) Anyways I'd recommend it for sure. Atmosphere was great, pricing a bit steep but hey everything is expensive now. I'd return for sure! read more

Ordered expensive take out, over $72. I ordered veal piccata. When I opened the take out container there was linguine and veal. No sauce. No lemon , nothing. Just dry. Inedible. I'll have to make my own sauce just to eat it tomorrow. Veal Piccata should have a delicious sauce. Unacceptable. read more

We were looking for a place that was away from all the touristy stops and had a welcoming atmosphere. We found Massie's and were very pleased. The outside did not indicate the beauty of the inside of the restaurant. The food was outstanding as was the service, with homemade pasta as a choice and garlic bread that we didn't want to stop eating. Four different meals, all winners in our books. read more

Massie's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - South Glens Falls, New York

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From the Crispy calamari, to the homemade linguine, to the house made sausage everything we ate was great. The hostess and service staff were attentive and friendly. Will return!! read more

My family has been visiting Massie's for five decades and the newest owner is keeping up with tradition plus adding great new tastes! Don't let some of the prices fool you - in the dining room all meals include pate, veg crudites plate, great garlic bread. That's what you get BEFORE your salad, soup and entree! Always great drink specials and liquor prices are very reasonable. Can't tell you about desserts because I have always been too full to order one. And they have Bracjole, thin slices of beef wrapped around sausage and cheese then slow cooked in a rich red sauce till it can be pulled apart with just a fork There is street parking or drive around the back for a large well lit parking lot. Very accessible for wheelchair. read more

We had a 5pm reservation for 11 people. We indicated that we would like separate checks. The waitress said she could do that, but she wouldn't take drink orders until everyone was there. Huh? There's some money lost. Many of us hadn't see others in a while so there was some chatting going on. We were told that there was another party coming in at 7pm, basically saying, "hurry up." Drinks were finallys served and orders placed. I asked for another drink and I thought that perhaps the waitress had to go out back and stomp my grapes it took so long. The food was only average, not the quality I was used to or expected. As we were cashing out, we were again reminded about the 7pm party coming in and basically told that we needed to leave. Meanwhile, the entire side of the restaurant that we were in was empty. Tables could have been rearranged quickly. Bad bad BAD customer service made worse by mediocre food. If this were my first time there, I woulnd't go back. VERY disappointed. read more

Haven't dined at this iconic establishment since I was child in the 1970s. Back in the day it was THE place for authentic Italian cuisine. I thought the bloom had fallen from the flower long ago because there's never any buzz about the place. Until now. Massie's has undergone a face-lift that is drawing attention for the much needed updating but also for their excellent food. I decided to check out. Last night was my second visit. I started with the featured coctail: "Very Berry Pina Colada". Black berries and blueberries and Rum OH MY! Simply perfection. Easily could've stuck to a liquid dinner and felt satisfied bit then the grilled garlic bread arrived. Excellent appetizer. Just as I was finishing my cocktail my enormous steaming hot crock of baked Ziti arrived. The smell? Divine. The proportions of ricotta and mozzarella were expertly executed and the meat sauce was culinary mastery. It was an ooey-gooey crock of comfort food goodness. The proportion easily could have fed four if those sharing had side salads and bread accompany their portions. This is the kind of dining that is reminiscent of a by-gone era. When the secret sauce recipe was handed down, the wait staff were family and guests were treated as family. By the way, Dino was crooning ballads in the background. I love that everything old is cycling back again. Vinyl records, telephones, typewriters and fine, neighborhood family dining. read more

Massie's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - South Glens Falls, New York

Massie's is an institution and is steeped in tradition. I've dined here for over 40 years, but this was my first visit in over a decade. As such, I've seen that tradition can be a 2-edged sword. There's the dining room, for instance, for which the only things that have changed since my last visit appear to be the staff and menus. Same creaky floor, loud a/c, and decor? Tradition! It has so much "traditional Italian" feel to it that I almost expect a bocce court in the parking lot! But over time, "tradition" becomes deterioration. That creaky floor is uneven in some places under the rug, and some of the doors, particularly the men's room door, are starting to get wobbly. I really have to wonder what the family's long-term plan is for the building. Then there's the menu. When the most "unconventional" entree on the menu is the salmon, and the most eclectic special on the blackboard is eggplant parmigiana, you're definitely talking tradition. But of course, there's the most important aspects, namely the food and service, both good and consistent. The portions have always been between somewhere between reasonable and generous (I think my chicken parm portion was slightly smaller than it used to be, but the lasagna had similarities to the picture of Whiteface Mountain behind us). Add to that, the delicious and appetite-spoiling garlic bread, the relish tray (olives, caluiflower, celery, peppers, and green onions), the homemade soup served out of the tureen, and that goose liver pate. I suspect the family recipes have rarely changed, for good reason. There's always going to be people for whom Massie's isn't interesting, particularly if you like the glitz of the chains, or grilled meats, or places that use the word bistro or trattoria. Given the number of large parties of 3 and sometimes 4 generations dining at Massie's, I don't think they have anything to worry about, for as long as the building stands. read more

The world changes, almost imperceptibly, a little at a time. Restaurants define our cities, in large part. There is a phenomenon taking place throughout this country, where unique, family-owned establishments are being replaced by vapid, monolithic corporations. The profits generated from chain restaurants are redistributed outside the community, and every city ends up looking exactly the same. I am disturbed at some of the negative comments regarding Massie's, a historic place that still remains in service. Places like Massie's should be treasured and protected. Writers who post negative reviews of landmark restaurants in their community are actively contributing to the degradation of their own area. Treat your classic local restaurants with respect. Once they're gone, they can never be replicated, and are likely to be replaced by a chain. Think about it. No one ever read a review of an Applebee's. read more

Massie's Restaurant - 1957 City Directory advertisement - Italian Near Me - South Glens Falls, New York

The quintessential South Glens Falls establishment. A staid presence on Main Street since the 1930s, Massie's has witnessed the rise and fall of our little town through the decades, and has remained unchanged through it all. (And I mean REALLY unchanged: The Sinatra photos, the yellowed newspaper clippings, the fake wood paneling - these items probably endure from the grand opening. And nobody here is being ironic.) I've been coming to Massie's on Christmas Eve with my family, and seeing the same other families in the same dining room, for my whole life. Christmas wouldn't be complete without the toasted garlic bread, the liver pate and relish tray, the overflowing bowl of minestrone, and a dish of ziti or chicken parm drowning in classic marinara. Now, I admit that the modern culinary movement hasn't quite reached Massie's kitchen. If you're looking for delicately seasoned carpaccio in a port demi-glace, fire roasted shiitake mushrooms with gorgonzola crumbles, or anything in a balsamic reduction, get the hell out of South Glens Falls. But I don't come for imaginative urban cuisine. I come for the classic comfort food of my childhood, the laughs we share over a basket-bottle of Chianti, and the warmth of a town that never changes. Merry Christmas indeed. read more

Massie's Restaurant - Massie's classic facade on Main Street - Italian Near Me - South Glens Falls, New York

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Spot on! My grandfather and Charlie wood loved it here growing up! New owner, new renovations are the perfect partnership for their great food! Lasagna, meatballs, sausage, fried calamari were so great! Sat at the bar with my son and really thought it was great! Living in Staten Island the last 20 years eating the best Italian food has made this location stand out as a part of that category hands down! Thank you to the proactive bartender and great service! See you again soon for read more

Massie's Restaurant - Great food! - Italian Near Me - South Glens Falls, New York

If you are looking for "real" Italian, this is the place. Amazing calamari, chicken pizziola, and piccata were fantastic. Portions enough for 2 meals, served with pasta. Added the sausage sauce to my penne side, it was excellent! The menu is really full of perfect sauces and meat, fish, pasta- will have to go back to try each dish. The room is very cozy and so much nicer than you expect from the street. After much deciding on which Italian restaurant to go to for an anniversary dinner, this was certainly a wonderful surprise. Quality, price, menu choices. Even the pre-dinner cocktails were perfect. House wine fairly priced too. Cannot say enough. This ain't no Olive Garden! read more