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Sainato's at Rivergate

3.6 (157 reviews)
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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Sara S.

We went to Sainato's the other day. Had heard that they had a Monday offer on their pizzas and decided to give it a try. It was such a great discovery! We decided to build our own pizzas with the toppings that we wanted which was great, I always love to make it a as veggie as possible and the results were delicious! The pizzas were extremely tasty and we thought we were going to have leftovers but that didn't happen at all! We ate the whole thing because they were extremely addictive! So I Highly recommend trying them on Mondays for sure ! Also, the service was very good and we had a great experience there with them!

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Mallory S.

I had a few slices of both the pepperoni and margarita pizzas at an event the other day. Overall, I thought it tasted like typical, cheap-ish, pizza that are frequently ordered for big events or groups. The pizza was very average, with little to no seasoning to appease a variety of palates. I, however, love my pizzas heavily seasoned. I wish there were more toppings as well. The bread/crust was fine but as you can clearly see in the picture, it desperately needed a bit more time in the oven! It wasn't dough-y, but it didn't have any crispy-ness to it. The cheese was good but didn't have any cheese-pull quality. The sauce was sadly lacking - in quantity and in flavor. I was clearly content with the pizza because I ate 6 squares but I would look elsewhere for pizzas if ordering were up to me.

I've had their pizza multiple times. Sometimes good and sometimes not. This is a pic of a not so good pizza. I sent them the pic and they agreed and offered to give a credit and I never heard back.

Norm C.

Superb restaurant. I dont think there is anything on the menu that isn't great. I had the lasagna and man was that good. Large portion so be forewarned. Appetizers were outstanding. The bruschetta was amazing. The outdoor seating was really nice but inside was equally special. Great spot to grab some fine Italian food.

12" deluxe
Kristin C.

NOTE: MY RATING IS STRICTLY FOR CARRYOUT PIZZA While enjoying some beer next door at Brick & Barrel, we ordered a medium (12") deluxe pizza for pickup. At $18.95 I guess I expected more. In my opinion, it was a very average pizza. The crust was well-baked but I thought lacked flavor. There were a lot of toppings (pepperoni, sausage, fresh mushrooms, onions, green pepper) but were not evenly dispersed over the pie. Other reviews are very complimentary of the food other than pizza, so maybe I would have enjoyed another dish more than this one.

Beers!
Evan F.

In the mood for some Happy Hour enjoyment and a hankering for Italian style food, we ended up here at Sainato's on a recent weekend evening. What a great little find! Their Happy Hour menu is generous with drink specials and several dishes to choose from including a 9" one-topping pizza for $5...how can you go wrong?!?!? We settled in on the patio to watch the world go by, stay safe and also enjoy the lovely weather. Of course we ordered a 9" sausage pie along with my go-to Italian favorite, the chicken parmesan dinner. The sausage pizza had a slightly soft and chewy crust along with mounds of cheese and a slightly tangy marinara sauce. The dough being "heavier" really filled you up quick. The chicken parmesan platter came with a nice sized side salad and a plate piled high with pasta...it was enough to feed two easily (so much so that we brought home leftovers for another great meal). Their sauce was a mild tomato based variety and the chicken breast was pounded out and super-crispy. One word of caution - they do allow smoking in their patio space, so if that is a problem just be forewarned. Other than that slight distraction, we really enjoyed our meal here and will most certainly return.

House Made Arancini Balls
Tara M.

We had such a wonderful experience at Sainatos and I can't wait to go back! They were sold out of the calamari so we are going to try that the next time we come. The star of the meal for me was the Arancini balls. Legitimately the best arancini I have had at a restaurant. My husband's favorite was the fried provolone and he said that it was the best fried cheese he has ever had! I feel like we get arancini and fried cheese everywhere we go that has it so us feeling that strongly is a big deal. Both of my stepsons enjoyed their food. Our server, Rachel was so friendly, attentive and just sweet. She told us that the former owner of the business still comes in and makes the sauce and pizza dough fresh every day! You can definitely tell the quality here. Thank you Sainatos for a fantastic dinner!

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Have had pizza and other food here multiple times based on others' recommendations. Always disappointed. Average at best.

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Good food, great service; friendly staff. I liked the atmosphere of the restaurant - both quaint and modern.

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Cool nice laidback low key place in the flats. Nice patio, good food , good drinks and good vibes, oh and that chicken!!! Try it it's good

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Really like this place it reminds me of someplace far away. Quiet, soft lights, great place,, Rosemary fries and Stromboli excellent,

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Terrific food in a nice atmosphere. Great bar. Lunch buffet is very good. Really nice owners

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Ordered delivery. It was delicious. Tastes very homemade. I had the cavatelli and meatballs.

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