Stopped in for a bite on a Saturday evening around 7:00 and it was a bit empty in the bar area. The young man & lady working the bar were very good. I got my drink and ordered a margherita pizza. Pizza came out quick and was pretty tasty and a nice size for $15. Whisky pours were healthy and priced fairly. It got verrrry crowded around 8:30-9:00 when I left as large groups of people started filing in but the staff did a great job of serving them. read more

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07.06.2024 Saturday @7:15pm Made reservations for table of 4. Not authentic Italian. Service is ok. read more

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Mar21 Stopped in late afternoon because of all the positive reviews I ordered my usual Bloody Mary and my wife a glass of Pinot. Started with a Caesar salad, and our entrées were lasagna, and spaghetti marinara. I'll start with this place is a bit pricey, but in our opinion very well worth it The Caesar salad was enormous, well priced and fresh in every way and delicious. Enough to share for two. For the spaghetti, you can ask for housemade pasta, which we did. Again, well worth the extras 3 dollars. My lasagna, as well as the spaghetti came out piping hot and I can also say was maybe the best lasagna I've had in a very long time. The service was exceptional, so no complaints there. Very comfortable seating, and roomy. This place is in a casino, but don't be fooled as this is a top rated restaurant, which we highly recommend. See pix read more

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Wonderful experience for our golf crew after 36 holes. Waitress was attentive and friendly to our group of 11. Table was setup out front per our reservation in full view of the casino, perfect. We started with delicious calamari and fried olives with crusty bread dipped in oil and balsamic, the empty plates spoke for themselves! Variety of dishes ordered included steaks, veal, chicken parm and several peeps ordered the bolognese which got rave reviews from all. Washed it down with a few bottles of Vino and several of us grabbed scrumptious desserts including blueberry cheesecake and gelato and of course some sweet Frangelico to finish. Great meal with a great crew, we'll see you again next year! read more

Alchemist Bar - Pasta bolognese - Italian Near Me - Verona, New York

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Espresso martini, pizza, and meatball app were all very good. Service was attentive. I wouldn't say I would go out of my way to go here but it's solid if you're at the casino. I've had their pasta before and it's nothing to talk about but it's decent overall. It is quite overpriced though so be prepared to spend like you're in the city. The aesthetic is what you'd expect for an Italian restaurant in the casino. read more

Pros: Friendly waiters Excellent ambience Delicious food Creative and tasty cocktails Chicken Riggies - 5/5 had it for the first time ever and loved the flavor profile. Lasagna - 4/5 a little under seasoned Eggplant parmesan - 5/5 Arancini - 5/5 House salad - 3/5. The dressing was very sour Complimentary bread - 4/5. Pera Fragola and butterfly Razberi lemonade - 5/5 Very good quantity Cons: Long wait time. We tried to reserve a table 24 hours prior to our dining time and still found very limited slots. It was like this both the days we were at the resort. We were told and read in other reviews that the they serve cheesecake for birthdays and anniversaries, however, we didn't get any. So, a little disappointed. The chicken in chicken marsala tasted stale. Wasn't very fresh but the flavor profile was on point. read more

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Service was good, we tried the chicken Francaise and the Marsala. Francaise was good chicken moist and tender. Marsala was ok. We will stick to our sauce dishes as we find them more appealing. Ambiance is always warm and Italian home feeling. read more

Alchemist Bar - Main meals menu - Italian Near Me - Verona, New York

Great atmosphere, food and service. Bread and calamari were about what one would expect and not overdone. They have butter for bread but also have the olive oil dip if you want to do that. I had the lasagna and it was very tasty and a perfect size. My husband had the seafood pasta which he enjoyed very much. It does have a nice good spice to it to make you maybe sweat just a tad in a good way. Good portion of seafood pieces too. We would go back if we're in the area. read more

Page and I went to upstate NY from eastern VA to see the great eclipse of 2024. We went up there as opposed to closer sites west of us because we could visit the Turning Stone casino and our favorite restaurant pretty much anywhere, which is Pino Blanco on site there. The restaurant's specialty is northern Italian and it is excellent. The menu is varied enough that everyone can find their delight. We had visited several times previously and were pleased to have been recognized by chef Richard, who was substituting during this visit. The serving folks are always just perfect, making our visit a memorable experience. read more

I would have given 4 stars for the excellent short ribs....splendid dish...but 28$ for 2 small glasses of decidedly inferior house red has left rather a sour taste in my mouth..outrageous... read more

Alchemist Bar - New menu item. Beef short rib with risotto. - Italian Near Me - Verona, New York

.... Food : the very best risotto I've had in a long time ... Service : ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE ... From the hostess...to the bar...to the table .. absolutely horrible , went to the bar to ask if someone could help us with a table and we're told that the waiter was somewhere . Place is very big and not enough people working , not to mention the fact that there are 3 entrances or should I say exits ?! Because you can only go in one way and the hostess is definitely not very friendly nor did she look like she knew what she was doing . NOT IMPRESSED !! read more

Pino is our regular go to - at Turning Stone Resort - we visit because we love the staff - it's like a Sunday dinner with family! The food is always perfect, drinks unique and delicious and don't forget a wee bit of desert- even if you have to pack it to go!! read more

Alchemist Bar - Chicken parmigiana- tender, the sauce is so tasty - a winner every time - Italian Near Me - Verona, New York

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This place was pretty good. I got a Caesar salad which was delicious and well dressed. I will say that their risotto was AMAZING. Would definitely recommend if you enjoy risotto! The service wasn't great however. We waited quite a long time for our food and drinks. read more

For the prices it was okay but nothing to brag about! I wasn't too hungry so I ordered a salad and calamari appetizer I just felt that it was a little too expensive for a small casino restaurant. My friend ordered the bolognese and the noodles had a very odd taste to them and she didn't eat it and my other friend ordered the chicken parm and it looked amazing. I would def try again but it wouldn't be my first choice from all the places in the turning stone. read more

My fiancée and I came here with low expectations and we were pleasantly surprised! We got a dining credit with our hotel and decided to try Pino Bianco out. Going in, I was enamored by the walls of wine glasses and the really cool upscale minimalist light fixtures they had above all the tables. We started off with a Margarita Italiana (which my fiancée loved) and their Raspberry Noir both of which were excellent. I'm always cautious when ordering a wine topped drink but they knocked it out of the park! Word of warning though, it's surprisingly pretty sweet. For appetizers, we got the calamari fritti and the shrimp cocktail. The apps were definitely the stars of the meal. I normally hate calamari and the cocktail sauce that normally comes with shrimp, but I loved both of these. The calamari wasn't fishy, it was crisp with a very light chew and paired so well with the fried cherry peppers, roasted tomatoes and aioli. The shrimp were huge (granted, for the price and the fact that you only get 4, they should be) and dipped in the cocktail sauce, which was perfectly balanced between ketchup, horseradish and tobasco, was heaven on Earth. For our main entrees we went with lobster ravioli and chicken parmesan. I don't normally care about presentation for food, but I will say the chicken parm plate needed something extra, it just looked like a lump of chicken. Taste wise it was standard, nothing particularly stood out, but it was by no means bad. Same thing applied to the ravioli itself, but the lobster that was in the ravioli was expertly cooked and very flavorful. We finished up with an affogato and the crème brûlée. The affogato was delicious, but you definitely have to wait a good minute for the gelato to melt into the coffee. The crème brûlée was absolutely fantastic, especially with the bits of fruit. It gave this sweet, creamy dessert a nice little fresh taste. This is for sure a great choice among the restaurants at Turning Stone. read more

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Bread was delicious. Tomato di pomodoro salad was excellent. Sea Bass was moist, had lots of flavor, and sides were attractive and taste. The tiramisu was huge, yummy, and was accompanied by a scoop of coffee Gelato. Coffee was great, roasted in Utica just for Pino Bianco. Love it when local small businesses are tapped by restaurants. Great meal! read more

Alchemist Bar - Sea Bass with roasted potatoes and fennel salad. - Italian Near Me - Verona, New York

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Great Italian restaurant! I'm really glad we were able to enjoy a nice dinner after a long day of traveling. The server was great and very informative. I really hope I get the chance to come back again!! read more

Had a solo dinner at the bar. The staff was friendly and attentive. I had a light meal of a salad and an appetizer. The broth from the clam dish was fantastic! I would definitely order again. The burrata salad was the perfect size and was more of an antipasto then a salad, which is exactly what I was hoping for. I can't wait to return to try other dishes. read more

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Amazing - Chris our server was amazing, personable, appropriate, attentive but not overbearing just 110% great. The atmosphere is always perfect. The food is never disappointing, always consistent always amazing! We drive 2 hours just for dinner and it is worth every minute! read more

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Don't know what's the hype is about this place. Waited for almost an hour as the waiters walked by me and helped other people, don't want to play the race card but I think that's what was happening. Going in I was very excited to enjoy a meal. very disappointed with service and ambiance. read more

When I visit Turning Stone, I always visit Pino Bianco! Bread, food, and service are always great! They also have a great wine selection! Prior to moving to Upstate New York, I have never heard of chicken riggies. So I ordered them from here and they were amazing! The staff is always nice and helpful. I highly recommend this place if you want to get dressed up and go out for dinner! Very mature and romantic ambiance. read more

Alchemist Bar - Italian Near Me - Verona, New York

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Solid Italian restaurant located in Turning Stone casino. Some of the best shrimp cocktail you'll ever have; they are massive! Bread is complimentary and served with a signature garlic and chive butter (YUM)! We always ask for a side of regular butter as well! Dinner specials are usually seafood and pretty spectacular! Cocktails are potent and tasty. Chicken Marsala and filet mignon are two excellent dishes I've ordered. Pino Bianco accepts Turning Stone vouchers, so that's also a major plus! read more

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My husband is pure blood Italian and he gives this place a total thumbs up. The food food was excellent. Perfectly cooked scallops, pasta al dente, and sauces that are truly memorable. The squid in my dish was a bit tough but everything else was perfect. We recommend this place for good Italian food. read more

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Expensive and I've had better! Wouldn't go back! Food was good, not great! Pricey! Service was ok! Nothing spectacular

Inside a casino - so not very high expectations. They have this chicken special - unique to the area - chicken riggies- very yummy pasta dish with nice spices. A great choice for the overall option of restaurants this casino offers. Fantastic bread with amazing parmigiana specialties....VERY GOOD food! read more

Was hands-down one of our favorite spots through the years.. even making the 1.5 drive just for dinner. Spent a few days at TS earlier this month and was looking forward to a nice meal in the cozy atmosphere. We were very VERY disappointed with the quality of the meal(s) and even more disappointed with the quality of service. Our bill was nearly half of what we usually spend because we weren't into staying any longer than needed. One of the best parts of Pino, aside from the great food and friendly service was the ambiance. Without the first two, the ambiance will never be positive. We may or may not try again so I'm hoping it was just an off-night because it was usually such an excellent dining experience. I will miss that. read more

Food was just "okay". Wouldn't go again because the price wasn't worth the taste. Service was fine, waitress was nice, but not too prompt. Ambiance is "meh" for the price of the food. read more

Ordered the sea bass with risotto and asparagus. Very delicious...will order again. Service is good. Anne Marie(Hope I got that right was our waitress) read more

Alchemist Bar - Sea bass with risotto & asparagus - Italian Near Me - Verona, New York

Another location you might be able to sneak into on a Friday or Saturday night when everything is filled up for reservations. They also have a bar area where you can sit if you don't have reservations and you can order and eat there. We ordered a pepperoni pizza at the bar even though it's not on the menu and it was outstanding. The crust is nice and thin, there was a perfect about cheese and the perfect amount of pepperoni. I have also dined inside numerous times. The lasagna is humongous. I also like the chicken parm here. A big thing that is disappointing is that they used to give you chunks of aged Parmesan cheese as an appetizer. They also used to bring bread sticks and a jar of spices for the olive oil ( different from what they offer now). It just used to be so much better so it's hard not to remember how things used to be when we go there read more

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We made a reservation using open table and were seated immediately upon arrival. The meal started with complimentary fresh bread and herb butter. The tables included the cutest olive oil and balsamic vinegar container (see picture). I had read the menu and some reviews before going and knew I wanted to try the calamari and sea bass. The calamari was cooked perfectly and included fried banana peppers which was the best accompaniment to the dish. The sea bass did not disappoint, it was a generous portion and came with seasoned potatoes and tender broccoli rabe. My husband had the chicken riggie, the sauce was exceptional and delicious, it was a little small for the portion size and didn't have a ton of chicken but the pasta and sauce were perfect and that definitely made up for the minimal chicken. Service was fast and friendly. read more

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Ir you want an Italian dinner while you are at Turning Stone, then this is the place. Iv'e been here for lunch, dinner and just drinks. The place is small....limited seating, during dinner hours be prepared to wait. Bar is open longer then the restaurant. My go to for lunch is their pizza, Margherita $14 enough for two to share.Or the Hero sandwich....prosciutto, Sopressata, Salami, Pepperoni, Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, Roasted Red Pepper Aioli for $14 For dinner I prefer to start with Garlic Bread Ciabatta or the Fried Calamari (very good) Manicotti is very fresh,Ricotta, Sausage Stuffed Shells, Baked In Béchamel & Marinara ...$16 Save room for dessert, or share. Go with the Tiramisu... $8 Bar Pino Monday - Thursday: 5pm - 12am | Friday: 5pm- 2am Saturday: 4pm - 2am Sunday: 4pm-12am Pino Bianco Monday - Thursday: 5pm - 10pm Friday: 5pm - 11pm | Saturday: 4pm - 11pm | Sunday: 4pm - 10pm read more

Alchemist Bar - Italian Near Me - Verona, New York

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Sixth star, please. My party of four was treated like absolute royalty at Turning Stone's incredible Italian restaurant. Pino Bianco is gorgeous - the entry to the eatery, steps from the casino floor and Exit 33, transports one to an outdoor cafe in Milan - cobblestone flooring, awnings to mock outdoor seating, and a friendly hostess staff greeted us and welcomed us inside where deep red velvet treatments and crimson ceilings are complimented by walls of wine glasses, goblet style Edison light bulbs, and framed Italian artwork. The open kitchen concept radiates warmth and energy, and even on a Tuesday night, this place was packed as far as social distance goes. Anne Marie was our affable, knowledgeable, and attentive server. Our entire experience was heightened by her friendly nature and engaging conversation. It is easy to tell that the entire staff at Pino Bianco is genuinely invested in their guests' satisfaction because when one passes another team member within the space, they all make eye contact and issue a warm greeting. Our bus person Gabriel was quick to refill our water and clear plates with a clear smile that was masked due to Covid but it was clearly there based on the enthusiasm Gabriel provided. Our group began with a very reasonably priced bottle of Gewurztraminer and a beer, and for appetizers, crispy and well seasoned calamari served with flavorful marinara and a pink dip that resembled an irresistible homemade Russian dressing. We also shared a Pizza Bianca - a white pie with fresh, crispy yet chewy dough topped with a blend of mozz, provolone, and ricotta, plus fresh arugula and roasted garlic. While everything we ate was amazing, this was the MVP of the meal - easily one of the best pizzas we have ever had, and we know our pizza. We shared lasagna that was fresh and filling and bubbling over with cheese, al dente linguine with clams in white sauce which was nice and by nice we mean perfect and fantasy-worthy. Broccolini was our shared side dish and provided a nice compliment to our carb-heavy meal. We opted for liquid desserts - a local ice wine from the Finger Lakes, an Irish coffee, and two Italian vermouths served in gigantic snifters, though we were extremely tempted by the look and description of the chocolate cake. All in all, this was such a great meal that we decided we are coming to Pino Bianco twice on our next visit - there is much left on the menu we have yet to enjoy... read more

Was here today to get my brother something to eat for his birthday. As I first walked in no one greeted us just all stood around with faces that looked like someone just died. It looked like just about every employee was being tormented in some way. We ordered drinks and food happily ignoring that energy. Today I flew in from hawaii and only had my Hawaii ID on me. I gave the server my ID and he said that he had to go and scan it. I waited till mine and my brothers food was already served to us and asked about my ID.... Then I just decided to go grab my passport. When I got back a gentleman came and asked me questions. I was upset so I said I was full of shit while he was asking me questions and he told me if I didn't settle down I was going to have to leave. I walked away while he said it so I actually didn't hear that because I didn't think that was a crazy thing to say. While I was away grabbing my ID my younger brother got served his beer almost immediately and was questioning about my ID. I just wanna know why didn't you just ask me for a second form of ID. Their explanation was that my ID wasn't scanning soooo I decided to walk the area and ask for help to scan my id. In reality their scanner is broken and they just decided not to ask me for a second form of ID. The waiter told me that he has been working there for 11 years but I guess he's never thought to ask for a second id. Very shocking. I paid for my meal and left a $100 tip so maybe they would not judge a book by its cover. read more

Returned for third time and still great. Filet mignon perfectly cooked with nice char and Broccolini and mashed potato sides very good. Ordered shrimp Alfredo, off menu, and it was some of the best. Calamari was again tender and crispy. read more

Serena was wonderful!! The good was excellent best Salmon enter and baked ricotta too definitely returning! The ambiance is beautiful too

awful the would not recommend I went for our 39 anniversary we had a reservation they said we would have to out side of the restaurant its in a casino so it was like sitting in the food court chairs uncomfortable I want to sit in a nice restaurant but they wouldn't let me the food took forever to come it was dried out I sent mine back and when i told the lady my food was no good she gave me a dirty look and someone else came over and asked me if I wanted something else i said no because it took them th long to get our first food to come out the ruined my 39th anniversary and they took my food off the bill and it definitely wasn't enough read more

The service at Pino was top notch, great food, great company, great ambiance, great times had by all. Cheers.

We've been coming to this restaurant for years but I always forget to write a review. Tonight I ordered the lobster ravioli (super delicious) and she ordered fillet mignon, which came with mashed potatoes and vegetables. Both meals were excellent as always; we have never had a bad meal here. I highly recommend it to anyone that wants good quality Italian food. read more

Alchemist Bar - Filet mignon - Italian Near Me - Verona, New York

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Food and Service was excellent!! We don't make our way to Turning Stone often, but when we do return this will be a good place to come back for a filling meal! read more

Cool old-school Italian restaurant atmosphere. Salad was the highlight for me. Chicken in the Francaise was cooked perfectly light and fluffy but the flavor was muted by the pasta. One piece of chicken parm was cooked perfectly, the other was over cooked. Homemade pasta was the way to go with red sauce. Not cheap, but big portions. read more

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