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La Bella Ristorante

175 Lake Flower Ave, Saranac Lake, NY 12983-2433
(518) 891-1551
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Ranked #11 of 19 restaurants in Saranac Lake
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Child-friendly, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Reservations
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Skokie, Illinois
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31 reviews 31 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

The service was good and the staff was friendly, but the prime rib was not very good. It was featured as the daily special on their chalk board so I tried it, but it just seemed like it was reheated many times and just blah. For what I could see the Italian dishes that others in restaurant were getting served... More

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Saranac Lake
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15 reviews 15 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I love this place the food is great and service is also great I get take out more than I dine in. I have eaten here maybe 10 times and I get take out usually every two weeks or so. I have a lot of inside knowledge about local restaurants from local food salesman and vendors in the area. I... More

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Vernon, NY
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

Just had dinner at La Bella Ristorante. This was our second time. The dinner was great and we would go there again when we are in the area.

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saranac lake
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013

been there a few times, food is very good and inexpensive, customer service is friendly, plenty of parking

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Conesus, New York, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2012

Had a wonderful time. Walked to La Bella Ristorante from our room and it was a delicious dinner. Waitress was excellent. Food was excellent. Have been there before and will go again and again!

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Fair Oaks, CA
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2012

We planned to eat at the Mexican restaurant nearby, but it was already closed. We were the only people seated at the time. A sign on the wall greeting customers was very off-putting. I don't remember exactly, but something like sit down, shut up and eat. Huh? The food was OK. I ordered pasta primavera, and there was enough for... More

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toronto
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32 reviews 32 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2012

We have eaten at this restaurant 3 times in the past, but were disappointed by the salmon special. It was basically just a massive (3 portions) hunk of fish with no fresh vegetables and a baked potato on the side. The potato was tough and underdone. The salads are okay using just iceberg lettuce. Service great. Friendly family run place.... More

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Tel Aviv, Israel
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28 reviews 28 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2012

We were 5 hungry visitors, yet all courses were "ok" and not more. the kids did not like the pasta meat sauce and the shrimps were ok but again, not "best".

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Rome, New York
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46 reviews 46 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2012

We went to this place while visiting friends in nearby Loon Lake. We did the same last year and most likely will do the same next year. My wife had veal which she said was great and I had Seafood Neapolitan. It was wonderful. The seafood was cooked just right as was the pasta. We all had appetizers, a bottle... More

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Florida
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32 reviews 32 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 July 2012

We did not think the food was spicy at all, but perfectly spiced Italian. This is a family run place and walkable from our hotel (Best Western Mountain Lake). They have a full bar if you don't crave exotic and is reasonably priced. Very good, in my opinion. Opens at 4 and was closing up as we left at 8.

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