Pennells Restaurant - (Near Saratoga Springs, NY)

5 /5 Bret Isaacs: Im from Brooklyn, so I have a special place in my heart for the old school, Italian-American, garlic and oil/red sauce joints of my youth. There are plenty of restaurants that have that style of menu, but the restaurants that do it well are becoming rare. I’m adding Pennell’s to that elite list. Ambiance: We were there for a sixth-grade class reunion (don’t ask…just organize one for yourself…trust me, you’ll thank me later) where we dined in their party room in the back. Great for events. We had about 20 people. Seemed very homey in the rest of the restaurant. Food: Portions were sizable, so you’re not just ordering dinner, you’re taking home your lunch that you’re going to heat up and enjoy the next day. Everything was cooked beautifully, but the shining star was the NY Strip Steak. Staff: The thing that impressed me most though was the staff. The young woman who organized our event on the day—"Neigh-Alicia”—(of course that’s not how it’s spelled…I’m writing it phonetically) was delightful, thoughtful, responsive, and readily accommodating to our needs. Cameron and Talon (yes…as in an eagle’s claw) were so efficient, but more than that—were confident enough to interact and communicate with us directly so that their service made our event run more smoothly. And to top it all off… We were having so much fun that we were lingering too long after closing time. I have never been kicked out of an establishment so sweetly and politely. I’m dining at Pennell’s again when I’m back in this neck of the woods. You should too.

5 /5 Jeffrey Decatur: Driven by a million times. SO glad we went. Traditional American Italian fare. So delicious. You won’t be disappointed. Definitely make a reservation, the place was packed! We had a large party and they didn’t miss a beat. Our table was ready in time, our food was hot and delicious, nothing not to like!

5 /5 Lucas ルーカス: Pennells is a great Italian restaurant! They have a limited menu, but everything is so good. The atmosphere is very unique, and the employees are very good as well. One notable thing that I havent seen many restaurants do these days is serve a side salad, which was delicious as well. Highly recommended!

5 /5 Matthew Smith: Hands down the best Italian food I have had in years. The service is impeccable and all around a fantastic experience. I definitely recommend the meatballs. If you sit at the bar Shelia and Tim will take great care of you. My wife and I can’t wait to go back.

5 /5 Greg Montague: This is a must go to when in Saratoga. I was there with a group of eight and the service was outstanding. Everything was served at the perfect time, you werent rushed but you werent waiting for the next course either. When you go, the Clams Bianco is the appetizer I recommend. I could have just asked for an extra loaf of bread and soaked up the sauce for my dinner, it was that good. The salad with the house dressing was excellent and the entree portions are large. We were so full that none of us even tried the desserts. The coffee and Sambuca rounded out the meal perfectly though.