Friendly Italian Pours That Don't Break the Bank
· Saratoga Springs · Italian / Pizzeria · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · September 19, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Village Pizzeria and Ristorante’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at Village Pizzeria is longer than you'd expect from a neighborhood Italian spot — 72 labels with a staggering 54 by-the-glass options. That BTG count alone tells you this place wants to make wine accessible, not intimidating. The list leans heavily recognizable, which is either comforting or boring depending on your mood.
The white wine section does most of the heavy lifting here, and it's where you'll find the most interesting choices. Beyond the predictable Pinot Grigio and Kim Crawford slots, there are a handful of Italian varietals worth noting — a Donnachiara Falanghina from Campania, a Buglioni Gabriella Lugana from Lake Garda, and a Vernaccia di San Gimignano from Terre di Sovernaja that you don't often see on a pizza joint's menu. The Cantina Santa Maria La Palma Aragosta Vermentino from Sardinia is another quiet nod toward a broader Italian identity. Red selections and sparkling round out the list, though the Bollicini Prosecco and Mionetto Sparkling Rosé are firmly in crowd-pleaser territory.
With 54 by-the-glass options, this is genuinely one of the more ambitious BTG programs you'll find at a casual Italian restaurant in upstate New York. Prices run $12–$18/glass, which is honest money for the market. The selection mirrors the bottle list — lots of familiar names, but a few Italian-regional picks tucked in for those willing to venture past the Chardonnay column.
The Bottom Line
Village Pizzeria's wine list is a pleasant surprise for a Saratoga Springs Italian spot — fair prices, a serious BTG count, and enough Italian-regional picks to reward the curious. It's not a destination wine list, but if you order the Lugana or the Vermentino instead of the default Pinot Grigio, you'll drink well without overthinking it.
· Saratoga Springs · New American / Fine Dining
Morgan & Co. has built a wine list that respects its guests without overcharging them — fair pricing, a meaningful by-the-glass selection, and enough off-the-beaten-path picks to reward the curious. It's not a destination wine list, but if you're in Saratoga Springs and want a reliable bottle alongside a fine dining meal, you're in good hands. Go for the Sancerre, take a flyer on the Falanghina, and let someone else order the Rombauer.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Saratoga Springs · Italian
Noah's Italian made a bold structural call — every wine by the glass, no exceptions — and the Italian-focused selection backs it up with real producers like Ratti, Tornatorre, and Buglioni rather than the usual suspects. We don't know what's on the plate or who's pouring, but on the strength of the wine list alone, this is worth a visit if you're in Saratoga Springs and want to drink Italian wine without committing to a full bottle.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Saratoga Springs · Winery tasting room / light bites
Adirondack Winery isn't trying to be a destination wine list — it's a tasting room that wants you to leave with a bottle of something you didn't know was made in New York. The pricing is genuinely fair across all 36 labels, the Baco Noir and Cab Franc give curious drinkers something worth lingering on, and the Meritage 2019 at $44.99 tops out the range without gouging anyone. If you're passing through the Lake George area and curious about what northeastern New York actually grows, this is worth the stop.
Small but Thoughtful
Steal
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Saratoga Springs · Champagne and Wine Bar
Bocage is doing something genuinely specific in Saratoga Springs — a champagne-forward bar with a global sparkling outlook and almost everything poured by the glass at prices that don't punish curiosity. The Wildcard badge fits: this is an unexpected level of seriousness for a mid-sized upstate New York city, and that's exactly why it's worth your time.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown · Saratoga Springs · Tuscan Italian
Forno Bistro isn't a destination wine list, but it's a fair and functional one that respects your wallet — especially on Mondays when half-price bottles make a $30 Chianti feel like a genuine gift. Send your friends here for a fun dinner; just don't send the ones who want to talk about terroir.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
West Side / Route 50 Area · Saratoga Springs · Wine Bar and Bistro
If you're in Saratoga and want an honest, unpretentious look at what the Finger Lakes can do, Thirsty Owl earns the stop — especially on the patio in the warmer months. Just go in knowing this is a winery showcase, not a global wine bar, and you'll leave happy.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Battle Hill / West Post Road · White Plains · Italian / Pizzeria
Lombardo's isn't going to replace your wine bar, but it's a pizza spot that made real choices on its list — and you'll drink better here than you expect to. Come for the pies, order the Chianti, be pleasantly surprised.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
East Street / Carroll Creek · Frederick · Italian / Pizzeria
Pistarro's isn't going to blow any wine obsessives away, but for a Neapolitan pizzeria it delivers a tight, coherent, all-Italian list at prices that don't make you wince — and that $4 Happy Hour house pour is a genuine gift. Send your friends here for a casual Tuesday, not a celebration dinner.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
North College Avenue · Fayetteville · Italian / Pizzeria
Bocca isn't trying to be a wine destination, and the list makes no pretense otherwise — but it's priced fairly, it's Italian through and through, and it does exactly what a neighborhood pizzeria wine list should do. Send your friends here for dinner, not for a wine education.
Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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