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    Pennell's Restaurant

    4.0 (145 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Bars, American
    Closed 5:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    PENNELL'S RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chianti for dinner!
    Denise C.

    I stopped in on a weeknight for dinner and was not disappointed. I have been meaning to dine here at Pennell's, one of Saratoga's oldest establishments. Their old fashioned yet charming interior, has a relaxed vibe that has you looking forward to a good meal. Upon entering, I was immediately shown to a table by their friendly and welcoming staff. I enjoyed my warm crusty bread with herb butter as I looked over their menu. It was not an easy decision, as I was interested in many of their dishes. I decided on a meatball marinara appetizer and their lasagna which was made from their recipe that's over a 100 years old. Also ,their roasted eggplant with red pepper, ricotta, spinach and pesto and marinara baked with mozzarella over linguine. Their portions are generous and if I were really truthful, I did overindulge in another helping of bread. It's a necessary vehicle, to sop up good marinara sauce when the opportunity presents itself. I almost forgot to mention, that their house salad really hit the spot. My leftovers became an excellent lunch the next day. My only regret was that I didn't have room for dessert. This is a good excuse as any to go back there to try their other dishes all while making another attempt at having dessert!

    haddock francaise
    Andrea H.

    The best Italian in Saratoga. Sit at the bar or get a table, either way take in the old school ambiance with great service. Their red sauce is just to die for. Side note, their martinis are really reasonable as well.

    VEAL PARMIGIANA over PENNE 5/5
    Poco P.

    A MUST every time I visit Saratoga Racetrack I crave Pennell's. Make Reservations, unless you get lucky like me w/ a seat at the bar, which I prefer. Ol school New York ambiance w/ the wooden bar that you never want to change. Love the bartender & company at the bar. All very hardworking chefs, staff & absolutely wonderful owner, Bruce. To start, we always order the Clams Bianco. Garlicky-butter goodness! The bread to dip into the white wine clam sauce, devine! Veal Parmigiana is the BEST I've ever had! Over penne pasta this time. It's huge so I was excited to eat it the next day & I never take home leftovers & eat them. A+ NY Strip totally melts in your mouth. Cooked to perfection accompanied by buttery mashed potatoes & green beans. Makes me hungry writing this review! Almost forgot the entrees come with a salad & all the dressing are homemade, or at least the ones I've had. The Blue Cheese & Thousand Island are wonderful, but the ladies next to me had a special ranch dressing that I have to try next August when I'm back! Everything I've had here had been A+ & always a great experience. I hope they get the Meomi Pinot Noir back next time, but either way I'll be back!!

    Clams

    Awsome restaurant... the clams are amazing and lasagna recipe is over 100 years old... great out of the way restaurant and one of my favorites... Sheila the bartender is great...

    Sally A.

    It was a privilege to dine at one of the oldest establishments in Saratoga Springs! Friendly waitstaff, great ambiance and wonderful food. We did wait a bit for our main courses, but they were delicious.

    Bread and amazing garlic butter
    Angela M.

    We just happened on this amazing restaurant. Has an old Greek....Italian...ambiance. We went early on a Friday night in October and were seated with no wait. Amazing waitress and help staff. Bread and butter tasted so good. Husband had the coaches steak and I had the lobster ravioli special. Both were amazing. Salads were so good with their garlic ranch dressing. Little pricey, but so worth it! We will go again before we leave NY!

    Chicken piccata
    Cassy B.

    Absolutely delicious authentic Italian food. Just ate here last night because I stayed at the hotel down the road. Whenever we asked anyone for recommendations, this was always top of the list. Now, being from Jersey I'm used to eye catching restaurants and decor. You can very easily miss Pennells because the outdoor decor is not eye-grabbing. We still gave it a chance because of all the advice from locals. We made reservations but probably didn't need them, the place has ample seating. Also, tons of parking. Right away we were greeted with delicious toasty bread and an herbed butter spread. So tasty, I also really loved that the servers basically knew we were gonna ask for more bread. The service was really great. Everyone was on top of all the details. We got the famous baked lasagne and chicken piccata. The sauce from the lasagne was great, homemade and a little sweet. I loved it. The chicken piccata was great too. Thick chicken breast cooked perfectly in that lemon caper sauce. The pasta was great too. We kept picking off each other's dishes. This is a great place for a huge Italian dinner. The portions are gigantic. The hospitality is plenty and the food is great.

    Eggplant. My wife loved it.

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    Tasty and cute time. Nice service, love the vibe here. Just so classic. Salad is divine. Really great house dressing.

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    I think it's the best restaurant in Saratoga, service and food are excellent. Love the ambiance as well.

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    Everything about Pernell's is awesome!!! Food, servers and kitchen and bartenders! Very enjoyable!!!

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    Not a pasta person.Had haddock francese was pleasantly surprised. Very good.came with potato and vegetables.

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    Food was very good. Wish there was gluten free pasta. It wasn't great having an eggplant dish with masked potatoes.

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    2 years ago

    Great piece of culinary history in Saratoga - the food and service was simple but delicious

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    Great old school italian joint. Top 5 when you visit saratoga. Nothing fancy which is what makes it just right.

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