Tammy Brown
Our family & friends had mom’s 80th birthday party dinner here and were met with kindness and professionalism both on the phone for reservation & in person at thr dinner. We were served by the owners themselves. Our party was handled with so much love and consideration. Thanks to them we will definitely come back for more and highly recommend them to others as Mama Risos is the best place to go in Lake George.
… moreGreen Eyed Bella
Old school italian joint with great food and affordable prices especially for Lake George. The staff is very prompt, friendly and attentive. The menu is large and has a lot of classic dishes and they have a lot of seafood options which for pescatarians is great. The portions are large and you can tell the food is fresh and made to order. I ordered the Seafood Fra Diavolo which they ask how spicy you want it and I am a spice lover so I said extra spicy which it did not disappoint. Came out piping hot and spicy, I could not stop eating the sauce. The entrees all come with a choice of soup or salad which mine also came with linguine but I substituted it for a side of sauteed escarole. My mother ordered the lasagna and minestrone which she said was excellent especially the sauce which she asked for a side to go with her leftovers because it was that good. My late father was a big fan of this establishment and now I know why since he was an old school italian and very picky about his food especially seafood fra diavolo. This place is a must if you want authentic and a relaxed atmosphere with wonderful music serenading you while you dine
… moreTony 2 Times
I’ve always wanted to eat here and never did for 25 years. Finally I made it there with my wife. I can’t remember the name but I had a seafood platter with marinara sauce and macaroni.
For the appetizer we had eggplant. The dessert was homemade Italian cheesecake and tiramisu with two cappuccinos.
Everything was delicious . The staff was very friendly and very accommodating.
I am Italiano and grew up with great ethnic food in New York City. Mama Riso’s is an authentic Italian restaurant with awesome food and a relaxing atmosphere.
… moredawn R
Food is ok. I ordered penne al’vodka which came with a soup or salad, I choose the salad. I ordered my dinner al’dente, with a side of meatballs. One cherry tomato and sparce lettuce. The dressing was supposed to be on the side which is was not. Way too much dressing on the salad for the lack of lettuce that was served. As my meal came out the waitress told me the kitchen couldn’t cook my pasta al’dente so they decided to give me rigatoni. Just be honest and tell me you already have the penne pasta pre cooked. The meatballs were the size of tiny golf balls. Total for my dinner, $27, and I didn’t get what I ordered. My husband ordered the lasagna, not a good size portion either. His salad or should I say lack of was worse than mine. Needless to say we will not be here again.
… moreCinncinn27
Food was delicious. We had a large party and they were very accommodating. Took a while to get our drink order in at first but still very good food and service !!
… moreLynne Langway
We were definetly disappointed on our last visit. I made reservations for outdoor dining since we have always enjoyed the patio dining when we go. When we arrived the patio area was not set up nor tables were cleaned. We also noted the area had not been landscaped/maintained as usual…weeds etc. .definitely lacked what we experienced the past 5 years. Our server was the owner and shes usually on her game but not this particular night. The salad plates were left on our table (never removed) when our main course came out. We asked for salt and pepper and they came out with a drinking glass with salt and pepper packets like McDonald’s has. A bit tacky for what we were paying. The potions were not what we experienced in the pass. I apologized to my son since we raved about it and stated how disappointed I was. Honestly we will never go back nor will I recommend it to my friends at the Adirondack Nationals event.
… moreElissa M
While visiting Lake George, we decided to eat at Mama Riso as recommended by a few locals. Our server,Roxanne, was attentive and friendly. I had the seafood fra diavolo and the hubby had chicken parmigiana which we both really enjoyed. The pasta is made onsite and the seafood was plentiful. For dessert we had the homemade Italian cheesecake which was fresh and creamy. When I visit again, I will be sure to stop by.
… moreV R
Great food, large menu, great service. A very adorable Italian restaurant that is nice enough for a date, and casual enough for families.
… moreP M
Good hearty Italian food. Gluten free option available, but limited. Service was a little slow, but nice. Parking is very limited. Ambience is okay, nothing fancy.
… moreSusan Demos
Three strikes, you’re out! My husband and I went to the restaurant at my suggestion because years ago I had a good experience there. I am embarrassed to say that I was horribly mistaken. New owner? Strike number one, my husband ordered a strip steak Pizziola, we didn’t find out until the bill arrived that they charged him three dollars more for a ribeye. When we questioned the waitress she said they were out of strip steak so they gave him a ribeye. We both have plenty of experience with ordering out, and know the difference. He did not order, or receive a ribeye. Nor was he offered something else. Strike two, I ordered a chicken dish which was described as having bone in chicken. I received chicken wings and pasta! I ate one or two wings, and took the rest home. When the bill came and we noticed that my husband was overcharged, we approach the waitress who said she would adjust the bill. When she gave us back the bill with our credit card charge, it was higher than before she adjusted it. We questioned her about that, and she told us that there was a surcharge for using your credit card! When I went back to the table and mentioned that to my husband, A nearby patron who claim to be a friend of the owner said that it’s posted on the door. We looked at the posting on the door on the way out, and there is nothing about a surcharge for using a credit card, in fact it says there is a discount for paying with cash! Again three strikes, you’re out! See photo for my “bone-in” chicken. Oh, and btw, I called the restaurant to speak with the manager, our waitress was put on the phone. She claimed to be the owner, I told her that I didn’t believe that our waitress was he owner, so she put her husband on the phone, who told me he was the “chef” and told me that he gave me half a chicken! He swore they didn’t even serve chicken wings, then suggested I call my lawyer. I hardly ever give reviews, good or bad, but this guy is unbelievable. He is stealing from patrons, and giving our area a bad name. Mama Riso, if there is such a person, would roll over in her grave if she knew her name was being defiled in such a manner.
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