The story
Village Pizzeria & Ristorante sits along Route 29 in Middle Grove, a short drive from Saratoga Springs, where it has earned a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence — a distinction that sets it apart from the typical neighborhood Italian spot. That kind of recognition signals a wine list with genuine depth, curated to complement a menu rooted in Italian and pizza traditions.
The Best of Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator is not handed out lightly. It reflects a cellar that goes beyond the basics, offering breadth across regions and vintages that pair thoughtfully with Italian cuisine. For a pizzeria and ristorante in a rural stretch of upstate New York, that level of commitment to the wine program speaks to an overall seriousness about the dining experience.
Village Pizzeria & Ristorante covers the full range — lunch, dinner, delivery, and even meal kits for those who want to bring a taste of the kitchen home. Whether you're stopping in for a pizza or settling in for a fuller Italian meal, the combination of approachable format and award-winning wine selection makes this a destination worth the Route 29 drive.
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