43 Phila Bistro—43 Phila St., Saratoga Springs. 584-2720; www.43philabistro.com. Mon – Sat, lunch 11:30-3, dinner 5-10. Continental menu—something for everyone. $$$$.
Beekman Street Bistro—62 Beekman St., Saratoga Springs. 581-1816. Tues-Sat, 5pm-9pm. The menu at Beekman Street Bistro features modern American fare and regional ingredients. While savoring the delicious food and extensive wine list, patrons are also treated to exhibitions of local art that are featured on two-month rotations. $$
Bellini’s Italian Eatery—19 Clifton Country Road, Clifton Park, 348-2090. Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30-4, Sat noon-4. Dinner Sun-Thu 11:30-10, Fri-Sat 11:30-11. Featuring authentic Italian dishes such as pizza, bruschetta, pappardelle and sautéed chicken, as well as sweet desserts. Be sure to check out the Slingerlands location as well! $$
Brindisi’s—390 Broadway, Saratoga. 587-6262. Mon-Sat 5pm-10pm, Sun 4pm-9pm. Brindisi’s offers a full and savory Italian menu, as well as lamb chops, beef filets and succulent shrimp, as well as delicious homemade desserts. $$$$
Chez Sophie—2853 Rt. 9, Ballston Spa. 583-3538; www.chezsophie.com. Tue-Sat 5:30pm-close. Mon-Sat 5pm-close in July and August. Reservations recommended. At this French dining establishment, seasonal menu items are based on organic ingredients. With over 400 French wines and three dozen Belgian-style beers, the cuisine here is bound to be a success. $$$$
Forno Toscano—541 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 581-2401. Daily, lunch: 11:30-3, dinner: 5-9:30. Menu includes Tuscan-inspired wood-fired, thin-crust pizza, homemade pasta, soups, salads and panini. Full bar, takeout available. $$
Gideon Putnam Resort & Spa—Georgian Dining Room. 24 Gideon Putnam Road, Saratoga Spa State Park. 584-3000. $$$$
High Rock Steakhouse and Pub—Prime Hotel, Broadway, Saratoga Springs. 583-7625. Breakfast: Mon-Fri 6:30-11, Sat-Sun 7-11. Lunch: Mon-Sat 11-2. Dinner: 5-10 daily. Bar open until 2 AM Fri-Sat. Reservations suggested. On/off-premises catering. Takeout available. Located inside the Prime hotel, this menu features steak, seafood, and pasta, as well as nightly specials. $$$
Horseshoe Inn Bar & Grill—1 Gridley St., Saratoga Springs. 587-4909. Mon, Wed-Fri 4-midnight. Sat-Sun 9am-midnight. Takeout available. Reservations recommended. The main menu includes a pub menu, seafood, pasta, and steak, among others. Be sure to check out the daily specials! $$
Lanci’s—68 Putnam St., Saratoga Springs, 581-1973. Tue-Sat 5:30-9. This family-run restaurant brings you the best of Italy. Dinner menu changes seasonally, serving the best the season has to offer. Also try the delicious homemade desserts and premium Italian-roasted coffee. Takeout available. Private parties and cooking classes. $$$$
Mangia Café—Shoppers World Plaza, Clifton Park. 383-6666; www.mangiarestaurant.com. Serving 11-9 Mon-Thu, 11-10 Fri-Sat, 4-9 Sun. In addition to the scrumptious pizza and toppings and fresh pastas, the menus features modern world cuisine. $$
The Parting Glass—40-42 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs. 583-1916. Mon-Thu open at 2pm, Fri open at 3pm, Sun open at noon. This Irish restaurant serves not only pub fare, but homemade soups and specials ranging from lamb stew to corned beef and cabbage. More than 100 beers available at the full bar, live music on weekends and dart league on Tuesday nights! $
Pennell’s—284 Jefferson St., Saratoga Springs. 583-2423. Wed-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10. Closed Mon-Tue. Reservations suggested. On-premises catering. Takeout available. Specials on this Northern and Southern Italian menu include veal marsala and shrimp Genovese. $$$
PJ’s Bar-B-Q—Route 9, S. Broadway, Saratoga. 583-CHIK, 583-RIBS. www.pjsbarbq.com. A seasonal restaurant, PJ’s Bar-B-Q will open its 23rd season on April 16th, 2006, and will be open every day at 11am. Indulge in the bar-b-q chicken and ribs, as well as hot dogs, hamburgers and sloppy joes! $
The Publik House—Rt. 9 and 9P, Malta. 587-7479. Sun-Thu 11am-11:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-12:30am. (Serving pasta until 9:30, full menu until 11.) Takeout available. In addition to the great pizza, The Publik House has a complete selection of entrées including pasta and calzones. $
Ravenswood Pub—1021 Route 146, Clifton Park, 371-8771, www.ravenswoodpub.com. Mon-Sat 11:30am-midnight, Sun noon-10. This pub offers a menu of light meals including homemade soups, salads, pub fare and great chicken wings. Full bar, on-premises catering and banquet facilities for up to 75. Takeout available. $
Romeo’s—4253 Route 50, Saratoga Springs, 580-1974. www.romeosbrickoven.com. Daily 4-9 Romeo’s is great for delicious fresh pizza, subs and salads. Ice cream is available for dessert. $
Saratoga Lake Bistro—511 Rt. 9P, Saratoga Lake. 587-8280; www.saratogalakebistro.com. Lunch and dinner: Thu-Sat 11:30-9:30. Brunch: Sun at 11. Reservations suggested. Catch a meal in the sunset at the Saratoga Lake Bistro and enjoy some classical French and continental cuisine dishes, and French desserts. Live entertainment on the weekends. $$$
Saratoga Rose Inn & Restaurant—4136 Rockwell St, Hadley, between Saratoga Springs & Lake George. 696-2861. www.saratogarose.com. Summer Hours: Sunday Brunch: Noon – 2PM; Sunday Dinner: 4PM – 7PM; Dinner Tuesday-Saturday: 5PM – Close. From Labor Day – Father’s Day: Dinners Thursday – Sunday: 5PM – 8:30PM. Candle-lit dining in our air-conditioned dining rooms and, in summer, on our Lantern-lit Porch. Menu changes seasonally with daily specials, featuring Regional American and Mediterranean cuisine including Black Angus beef, duck, lamb, pork, veal & chicken dishes, fresh seafood, home-made pastas & desserts. Monthly Wine & Beer Tasting Dinners, Ghost Story Dinners. Extensive Wine & Beer Lists. Full Liquor Bar. 10 Single Malts. $$$
Shalimar—15 Park Ave., Shoppers Plaza, Clifton Park. 348-1494. Mon-Thu 11:30-10, Fri 11:30-11, Sat noon-11,Sun noon-10. Reservations accepted. This reasonably priced Indian restaurant serves a variety of both vegetarian and meat dishes. $
Sperry’s—30 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs. 584.0342. Lunch: Tue-Sat 11:30-3. Dinner: Mon-Sat at 5:30, Sun 5-9. Takeout available. The menus features delectable sea-faring creatures, including soft-shell crabs (when in season). Be sure to try the steaks and pasta specials, and top it off with some homemade desserts! $$$
Sushi Thai Gardens—44-46 Phila St., Saratoga. 580-0960. Lunch: 11:30-3 daily. Dinner: Sun-Thu 3-10, Fri-Sat 3-10:30. Takeout available. The Sushi Thai Gardens offers exotic and fresh Thai food, including vegetarian options. $$
Tiznow—84 Henry St., Saratoga. 226-0655. Dinner: Wed-Sun at 5:30. Bar open Mon-Sat 5-4. Reservations accepted. Enjoy daily changing specials from all around the globe in this renovated machine shop. Large bar, ideal for late-night dining and drinking. $$$$
Weathervane Seafood Restaurant—3368 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. 584-8157. 11-9 daily. Takeout available. Seafood menu include specialties such as crab cakes, salmon, lobster, and swordfish. Other dishes include prime rib on Fridays and Saturdays, beef, chicken, and sandwiches. $$ (no checks)
The Wheat Fields—440 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. 587-0534; www.wheatfields.com. Mon-Fri 11:30-10, Sat 11-10:30, Sun noon-10. Reservations accepted. The Wheat Fields serves veal,