For our wedding anniversary, we traveled across the river to Annarellas Ristorante on 276 Malden Turnpike in Saugerties We arrived early as we were traveling about an hour away and we're aware there were many detours as the Malden Bridge is undergoing repairs.  I'd read about Annarellas prior to this, and based on glowing reviews chose this to mark 50 years together, 39 as husband and wife...long engagement! We were not disappointed. We were seated promptly by our lovely hostess, and Shaun immediately came over to recite specials and to take our orders. He was attentive and we knew we were in good hands! We started with the Dr. Fox Cocktail: Angostura bitters, Bulleit Rye, Apple Liqueur, Dry Curacao, and Sweet Vermouth, which was perfect. It was accompanied by a hummus trio to spread on the bread. There was also a delicious foccacio. Next we were served a perfect salad, delicately dressed, and what made the salad so delightful was that the lettuce was torn into manageable pieces. A pet peeve of mine is large lettuce leaves that are difficult to wrangle, and this was not the case here. There were also tiny bits of cauliflower that gave the salad a nice texture and crunch.  I had the Stuffed Artichoke and my husband had Shrimp Gamberi on an Arugula salad. Both were substantial and beautifully seasoned. We had two glasses of an Argentine Tomero Malbec. It was a generous pour. For the main course, I had Polla al Limone (Lemon Chicken) over spinach. A simple dish done well. My husband had the Halibut special, a classic Mediterranean baked halibut with tomatoes, capers, and olives. So good that he finished it all...a rarity for him. (The halibut was pricey and it would be appreciated if the price was mentioned when the specials were gone over. Perhaps we should have asked.) We finished with a Sorbetto al Lampone, a tart raspberry sorbet in a dark chocolate shell and sliced.  And as we left, our sweet hostess brought over Lucianno, the most adorable puppy, to send us off with puppy kisses! We definitely will be back...especially for the wild boar ragu over pappadelles. One nitpicking observation. The entrance to the restaurant was a tad shabby. We mistook it for the service entrance. It needs to be spruced up to match the superb food inside! read more

Ima keep ranting about this part of New York. This area really don't got a lot of good flavor. And what I mean by that, like the cooking just ain't cooking for most of these spots. And idk what it is, it could be just the local folks don't got that much flavor in their taste buds and they the anti-City folk type so most of the businesses just lack in that field. With that said... this was a pretty decent Italian spot I will say WITH that consideration in mind. I did have the ravioli with slow cooked carne inside and that was delicious. My wife got the lasagna and... it was iiiitte. Family next to us were raving about it and like they were nice and we were being polite. But like let's be real here - it tasted like Stouffer's. Not that it's a knock, but at that point, you paying for the atmosphere. Which I will say the indoors is nice. You can have a nice date night or family outing here. There's a bar and plenty of parking. The service was on point and very accommodating with our new born. Who we were chopping it up with our waiter, and found out the owner's name is also the same as our kid so that was fun talking with them on. The garlic bread - idk if it's supposed to come cold, but it had like tomato sauce on it, it was like the complimentary bread with some extra shit on it. But I wasn't feeling that, but my inner Italian side just kept dipping it in my red, and it was all good. I'm glad we came here but probably won't be back if given the chance. But we looked around, and it seemed like to be the only viable Italian restaurant in the area so, if given under the same conditions, we would be back lol. I just went back and forth there like 3 times. Is that non-Ai enough of a review for you Yelp? After they flagged me for actually structuring and editing my reviews like in old school English class. Now yelp is promoting "Yelp Assistant" even though it's Ai. Gtfo here lmao read more

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Recommended by a regular customer. Entered The restaurant a bit after 5:00 pm The scene: empty and parking lot empty. Bar had 2 people 2 hostesses that looked like they where teens at best "managing" the front end of this place proceeded to inform us (party of 2) that nothing was available??? Friendly advice to whoever owns this restaurant, don't let children run the front end of your business Saugerties has many choices-we went to the Blackburn restaurant and had an incredible meal-5 starts. Annarella deserves 0 stars. read more

The wild boar ragout was the best part of the meal, I would definitely recommend trying it and skip the stuffed hot Italian peppers. Usually I like to pick what dishes are considered popular on Beli but I really wanted to try them, they're just too hot and not very satisfying to kick off your palate. The bread was okay, a little (very) messy and the hummus trio was cute but not necessary or particularly tasty. The pollo al limone and gamberoni e fagioli were good, a little dry but not a deal breaker. Service was nice, the place is pretty casual so I would recommend for a regular casual date night, it's not fine dining--the experience was nice but not luxurious. What I mean is it's cozy and inviting, not elegant and stuffy. Cheers! read more

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Reliable and good Italian fare. Nothing fancy. Good old southern Italian red sauce dishes.

We would have never have found this place on our own. Luckily, the Host of the Air BnB where we were staying at told us about it. The place was crowded at 6pm on a rainy Sunday night, but we had a reservation and they sat us at a nice table. Our waitress was seasoned and told us about a lot of specials. And the items they were out of One was an appetizer; Italian Peppers with a sausage stuffing. We thought it would be a good choice, as long as the peppers weren't the spicy ones. Well they were. Honestly, whoever came up with this idea was either drunk or should have saved it for April 1st. Incredibly spicy, and even taking the stuffing out of the pepper didn't work. The oils spread throughout. The house made bread was good, but the 3 spreads that accompanied it were not . A simple butter would have been a better decision. Pappardelle Al Cinghiale {Wild Boar}, was probably the best thing we ordered. We split the pasta course, so we could move on to Secondi. Gamberoni E Fagioli {Shrimp & Beans} was decent , and the Pollo Al Limone (Lemon Chicken) was in no way worth $36.00. Over breaded and bland. Side of Broccoli Rabe was chopped up and looked processed. This was tasteless. How they managed to remove the bitterness out, which is the main characteristic, was baffling. No salt & pepper on the table is always cause for concern. The dessert menu was the usual run of the mill. Purchased from Sysco. I only wanted a bowl of homemade whipped cream. Which I got, but it was not homemade. If you are going to eat here, stick with a pasta dish and go home. This place is expensive ; NYC prices. After seeing a skinny, sliver Christmas Tree with Halloween Ornaments in the foyer, I should have realized we may have chosen the wrong place for dinner. read more

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This place was really special when it comes to sitting down and enjoying a nice meal. The restaurant does not rush you at all. And our waitress really seemed to care. I ordered the clams casino and it was heavenly. I took my time to write this review because this restaurant is really a special one. read more

This place has gotten pretty pricey. However, it's one of the nicest & most romantic restaurants around here. I took my wife here for our 20th wedding anniversary, & everything was perfect. Romantic mood / ambiance / candlelight, VERY courteous / attentive staff, EXCELLENT service, and beautiful interior. We were there on a weeknight, and it was PACKED. All the smells when you walk in are incredible. Full bar, craft beer, big wine selection. If I were local to this place, I would def be a regular. Top romantic date destination in the area. Thinking about how good all the food was is making me hungry !!! read more

Wonderful varied menu. Special appetizers, entrees each evening. Lasagna is bountiful and very flavorful. Also had a stuffed artichoke - very large but bread crumps were very dry. Needs some type of sauce like light Hollandaise or Italian gravy or butter sauce. Wife's entree seafood Toscana with large pieces of lobster claw and half tail and several sautéed jumbo shrimps Dessert was a chocolate mouse-smooth and decadent read more

The great and the wish I could change: Every one who works there whom I've met has been kind, helpful, knowledgeable, and immediately welcoming. The shorter/nearest side of the bar doesn't have room for your knees, so you will be sitting at a weird angle, or leaning way over to reach your dish. The longer side of the bar has knee room and is very comfortable. I appreciate that the bar stools have backs. The food I've tried: House salad (Too much cauliflower for my taste, but you can order a "dinner" Caesar instead, which is very good.) Burrata app: *fantastic* flavors. Pairs very well with the bread. I will order this again. Stuffed artichoke app: Surprisingly salty, I ended up squeezing a lot of lemon wedges on it to cut the salt. Would not order again. Lobster pasta: fantastic, the entire dish is lobster flavored. Lemon chicken: I wish the chicken dishes weren't breaded, but the flavor is good. There was a scallops special with risotto that was incredible. Simply incredible. Will order that again, certainly. Lasagna: Gigantic piece, very flavorful, served nice and hot, if you want lasagna then you will be happy. The short rib pasta: fantastic, the best entree I've tried (Make sure to add a pile of fresh parmesan on top.) The bread is good - I like the plain bread better than the bread with the sauce and cheese on top, but both are enjoyable and fresh. The hummus that comes with the bread is a little lacking in flavor - I would rather just have butter, which is available if you ask, no problem. Desserts I've tried: chocolate mousse (wonderfully light and rich in chocolate flavor), cheesecake (light and ricotta based with a very slight lemon flavor - best cheesecake I've ever had), and the tartufo (it's a huge serving for one person and since it's ice cream you can't take it home, but it's fantastic if you want ice cream). All desserts were fantastic, fresh, and flavorful. I *so* wish the cannoli had ricotta instead of mascarpone filling, but that's a personal preference. The Gavi Cascina dei Ronchi, Giordano Lombardo white wine has become my favorite wine. It has a clean, stone/mineral taste, and goes down way too easily. I hope they continue to keep this wine on the drinks menu. This is one of my favorite restaurants, with just a few things I wish I could change, but the food is "you can't help but have to close your eyes and take a moment because it's so good." Very nice family run place, will return many times in the future. read more

Absolutely magnificent! We spent the weekend in Saugerties and decided to dine at Annarella for my cousin's birthday dinner. For appetizers, we started with Caesar salad, clams, and lamb meatballs. We thoroughly enjoyed each of them. Between our table, we had the lobster pasta, short rib pasta and the two specials - scallops and steak. Everything was delicious and the portions were a nice size. read more

Annarella Ristorante - Scallops - Italian Near Me - Saugerties, New York

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This so the best food outside of Italy!! If you have a food appreciation this is a must go!!! read more

You can't beat the food, the ambience and the friendly service . Atmosphere is comfortable and inviting , the service is flawless and the food consistently terrific! The perfect spot for a casual date night or a family celebration! It will always feel special ! read more

Food is outstanding! Rich in flavor and authentic Italian favorites. Service was friendl, attentive and made great recommendations. Cozy atmosphere. Reservation's recommended. read more

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Second time visiting. First meal with a party of four yielded a 5-review. This time our reservation was mishandled and we ended up sitting directly to the left when one enters. Now, this would initially seem like an excellent vantage point for viewing the Christmas decor and diners but the sear I took essentially was a bench that spans the entire wall. My dining mate got the chair with only a view of me and the wall but I was paying and considered it fair. I was wrong. Sitting on a 90 and gel bench with some padding on the back was really uncomfortable. In fact, after leaving I was so grateful for my car's back massage driver seat. As for dinner, the entrees (clams casinos and escargot were excellent. These were followed some time later with a perfunctory dinner salad comprised exclusively of lettuce. Finally, after another 30 minutes waiting our entrees arrived. Mine contained some lobster in pasta covered with a lobster reduction sauce. My friend's dinner was halibut and received two thumbs up. During my first visit I had the pork chops which were excellent. Overall, my first review was biased by the beautiful decor, not so much the food. The menu is a bit thin with respect to seafood, unfortunately. The prices were much cheaper than I'd recalled the first trip. Bottom line: last night was probably my last visit to this venue. Others may find a lot of highly desirable dishes. Honestly, my mistake was not coming to Yelp and checking out the menu first to ensure there were some stellar dishes that I'd find appealing. read more

I was reallly looking forward to this restaurant but I am giving it a 3.5/4. My family and I spent a weekend in Saugerties for my Mother's 50th birthday and we decided to come here for her dinner celebration. After reading the reviews I thought it would be a great choice. I honestly was not left too impressed, except for the bread basket and the octopus antipasta. Everything else, including my lamb ragu special was very underwhelming. I'm not sure if it's because we're from NYC, famous for some amazing Italian restaurants, but the food was missing overall flavor and tasted bland. The only reason I didn't give a 2/3 is because our waitress was super friendly and was very attentive and sweet. At one point my sister found a piece of plastic in her lasagna and she kindly apologized and immediately brought her a new dish (which was cold but at that point she was so hungry she still ate it) and comped both meals and dessert. I think the staff is great, but food could be better especially for the $$$ read more

Annarella Ristorante - Octopus antipasta - Italian Near Me - Saugerties, New York

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I heard about Annarella on Doug Grunther's Sunday am radio show on WDST 100.1 FM and wow the restaurant surpasses everything he mentioned in ambience, service and the food is sensational. I do admit that going to Annarella's a second time- helped me understand the menu or house practice netter. You get a salad with every entree and it can even be a Caesar! This is most remarkable The bread is amazing-- a homemade cheese focaccia plus regular Italian, the mozzarella is of great quality, the mussels are so good and are served in a most fantastic broth that is healthy The house soup is brilliant. My bf ordered Chicken Marsala which looked great and came w/ a very healthy amount of spinach which he said was really good. I drank herbal tea, The Caramel cake is divine. We will definitely return and I will dress for the occasion. They are closed on Tuesday and open 4-9 otherwise Dessert wasn't necessary but I was curious. It's such a unique cake nothing like a slice but a petite cake with beads of caramel on top. One of the Hudson Valley's best restaurants for sure. read more

Delicious authentic food with reasonable portions. Friendly service. Would visit again

Came here for my boyfriend's 30th birthday and the food and service were amazing! We started with the stuffed pepper special - which was (warning) super spicy but yummy, and the crab special which was soooo fresh and sweet. I had the halibut risotto special and my bf had the bone in veal parm. Both of our meals were great and we would definitely go to Annarella's again! read more

Annarella Ristorante - Veal Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Saugerties, New York

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The food and service were exceptional. Absolutely fantastic. My wife and I got engaged there. The owner goes from table to table to see if everybody is satisfied. It's very cozy inside, too. Highly recommended. read more

Was in town for our wedding weekend and this was a wonderful way to start. The staff is great and the food is beyond spectacular. Save room for desert! read more

Food very good, service also, ambiance noisy. Have been there many times, had almost everything on the menu, liked most of it. Artichoke has too much breadcrumbs and I will never order scallops again. I got 2 big scallops cut in half and for $54 it is ridiculous!!! When complained, waiter said it goes by weight and these were too big therefore was cut in half. Sorry I didn't take a picture...also risotto was overcooked. Pasta is usually the best. read more

First & last time at this restaurant . Ordered scallops..$58 for 4 scallops , risotto was over cooked and lobster sauce did not taste good. My daughter had pasta and it was delicious. So bummed ... read more

This place is adorable. Our son was in one of his moods which is the only thing that spoiled our time here. The food was amazing! My son who couldn't care less ate nothing and for some reason loved the floor in this place, he didn't want to get off it :P service was great despite our boy acting like a feral animal trapped in a cage lol. This was my favorite meal while in the area, just wish my son wasn't in one of his moods but no way is that their fault or anything. On the plus side we found out across the street the people have chickens, since our boy was taken outside by grandma since he would not behave :P I'd definitely come back here and highly recommend it. read more

Annarella Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Saugerties, New York

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Jessica was our waitress this evening and the service she provided was absolutely outstanding. She delivered exceptional hospitality. It was my fiancé birthday and they let us bring our own cake, cut it, and sang happy birthday. I couldn't be more happy. Our food was incredible. Came out hot and looked and tasted perfect. This will always be our go to spot next time we are in the Catskills. Thank you for a wonderful evening. Atmosphere of restaurant is cozy and warm, lots of art work, clean, sensational!!!! read more

Annarella Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Saugerties, New York

This gem of a restaurant is not in NYC but upstate on the Malden Tpke in Saugerties NY. The ambiance is amazing, the food delicious and innovative, and the service smooth and professional. My wife and I live in Florida and when visiting our daughter in Kingston we ALWAYS have a dinner at Annarella. We've gotten to know the owner/chef and his son and they're wonderful people dedicated to their business. This is the place to visit for the best meal in upstate New York! read more

Annarella's is one of my favorites. We have been long time customers as we are Saugerties locals. The family is amazing, and their staff is great. We had great drinks, and the bartender even whipped up a mocktail for my mom as she doesn't drink alcohol anymore but still wants to have a fun drink. I got the mussels for a starter and they are in the best sauce that I wish I could drink. Pro tip: save some of the complimentary bread to dip in the sauce. For my main I got the short rib pasta, it was delicious and rich. For dessert, I got my usual tiramisu and coffee. What is it about restaurant coffee that is so much better than at home? The tiramisu is a must try, and something I always make sure to leave room for. We sat in the back room which is filled with various chandeliers. It is ornate and beautiful, and certainly adds to the experience! read more

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I had the Veal Parm special and it was authentic Italian and quite good. My friend had the salmon which was good but a little fishy and too salty. When I got the bill I was a bit shocked to see I had been charged $56.00 for the Veal Parm. Now it was just a nice slice of veal and well seasoned, but $56.00 seemed a bit crazy! Also, they did not tell me what the price was when I ordered it, which seemed a tad underhanded to me. The atmosphere and ambiance were nice. The bread/pizzeta was covered in parmigian cheese which made it too salty. Still I liked the place but I wish the prices were more reasonable. read more

Everything was delicious and Tina's service was exceptional! We were not rushed on a very busy Saturday evening and the meal was perfect.

Such a great experience at Annarella! We went here to celebrate a birthday and they made the extra effort to make us feel special. We started off with the homemade bread which was so soft and memorable. We then got the appetizers which included the antipasto, burrata, bresaola, and lamb meatballs. The mortadella in the antipasto was so soft and delicious. The burrata paired so perfectly with the balsamic reduction and roasted vegetables. The lamb meatballs were so tender and the homemade bread was perfect to dip in the sauce which was super lemony and fresh. We also received salads with our mains which were very refreshing and was nice and light. After the appetizers, we went straight to our mains which included the lasagna and the paccheri. The lasagna was pretty good and was a huge portion. The paccheri (creamy short rib pasta) was absolute perfection. When I tell you that I dream about this pasta, I mean it. It was absolutely incredible and you need to try it! The service was quick and attentive. I loved how they came over with the biggest black pepper grinder I've ever seen. It was quite the spectacle! Very cute place and will definitely be coming back. read more

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I wish I could give this place 10 stars. I've been coming to the Kingston/Saugerties area for a couple years now. This was my first time trying Annarella Ristorante. The service, atmosphere and food were absolutely incredible. I live in Long Island/ Queens. This restaurant blew all of my favorite Italian restaurants out of the water. I strongly recommend eating here. You will not be disappointed at all. read more

Annarella Ristorante - Veal Parm - Italian Near Me - Saugerties, New York

This is one of the best Italian restaurants I have ever attended. Went here for the fifth time Thanksgiving day. The ambience, service and food quality were outstanding. Chef and owner is extremely friendly. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

For most restaurants, a packed parking lot on a Sunday night is extraordinary. For Annarella's, it's a regular occurrence. This place is worth the drive. As soon as you walk in, Tina greets you & lets you know you're in the right place. Steven was the perfect waiter--knowledgeable, attentive, but not intrusive. And the food sang to my eyes and our tastebuds. For me: Tonnarelli con Aragosta--home made pasta with lobster reduction, lobster meat, shrimp. For my Sicilian bride: Sacchetti--Ricotta filled beggars purse shaped pasta with white truffle infused cream sauce. Hungry yet?!? Mangia! read more

Great cozy place in the Catskills. Very family friendly. We hit this place on the way up north. The homemade focaccia bread was delicious to start. Special stuffed artichoke was very good but needed a little more garlic and salt. The lobster and shrimp pasta was good although the sauce was a little too sweet for me......but they were nice enough to alter the recipe to make it just pomodoro instead of the brandy cream sauce so I can't really complain. read more

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Once again, Annarella's does not disappoint! My parents favorite Italian restaurant! Celebrating Dad's Birthday! Hands down the best restaurant in town! The roasted artichoke was a special treat! Excellent food, service and atmosphere! Why can't I give them 10 stars??? read more

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While I someday hope to actually dine AT Annarella when this stupid pandemic blows over, settling for takeout isn't so bad when it's as outstanding as the meal we just had. This is my parents' favorite restaurant in the area, and with good reason. When we were deciding what to order, my mom said she doesn't care what we get (my father is much, much pickier for the record) because everything they make is good. And she was right. We shared the burrata with grilled vegetables, the risotto with mushrooms, the lasagna, the polenta with grilled sausage (a whole pinwheel!) and broccoli rabe, and the pappardelle with a wild boar ragu. They included some lovely focaccia and country bread, as well as a simple salad of greens and thinly sliced cauliflower lightly dressed in olive oil and vinegar, and it was the perfect meal. I wish I could tell you my favorite dishes, but they were all stellar. If we ordered again, I would simultaneously want everything we got, and also want to try new items as well. Everything was high quality and delicious, and I ate far, far more than I should've because I was enjoying it so much. We'll work through the menu eventually, but I'm confident it's all good here. read more

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Loved the lobster/shrimp pasta offering. The largest stuffed artichoke imaginable reminded me of my aunt's home cooking. Service staff is first class. read more

What a wonderful time! The food was amazing and the service was just as great! We brought in a cake and they cut and served it. Thank you! Our new favorite date and event spot!! My Birthday was fantastic. read more

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The food is always amazing. You never get ignored and the servers watch and come right on time. Eating here is an experience. A very good experience, no matter how busy they are. Plus the atmosphere is so wonderful. Warm and cozy, inviting. A special place for special events. read more

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Took my family here this past Friday night after travelling up from NYC. We were happy to see that they could seat us, and we were seated immediately. We were greeted with a smile, and that was appreciated. I've already forgotten some of what we ordered, but I remember that my wife ordered the mushroom risotto, which was totally delicious. Definitely worth remembering! Really interesting, complex flavors... made a great breakfast the next morning for me. I do remember the house salad dressing was a "lemony" mixture that was unimpressive, and the salad itself was sparsely dressed, so they got me some extra dressing. I would go with oil and vinegar next time. The dressing wasn't BAD... maybe just not my thing. You might love it if you're into "lemony" dressing. Oh... and for my main I got a special... the Eggplant Rollatini (3 rolls as a main). Damn... that was EXCELLENT. Every bite was heaven. So soft, the cheese inside was great, and the tomato sauce has that beautifully sweet but kicking flavor. Each was about as big as a nice, fat Chinese Egg Roll. My daughter got this (it's all coming back to me now!) pretty damn good dish that I thought was Gnocci, but was actually some other kind of pasta in a cream sauce. I think it was called Sacchette. That was pretty damned good too. I liked our server, and at some point at the end of the meal and we had asked for the check, we couldn't find her to get a dessert instead. (There's always room for some sorbet!) The waitress for the neighboring tables helped us, and it was nice to see their willingness to help someone else's table, whether that be because of pooled tips or management or just good will... it's a great thing. The Lemon Sorbet was really good, served in a whole, frozen lemon. All in all, I have to say, the place comes pretty close to 5 stars. read more