Savona's Trattoria & Bar - Kingston

The complementary garlic pesto bread was fantastic! We got the lobster ravioli, chicken parm and rigatoni. Everything was very flavorful. Highly recommend.

Omg never anticipated to find this hidden gem. They were so attentive to my allergies, were accommodating and the food was delicious. We had the fall harvest salad with grilled shrimp, gf pasta bolognese, the flavor brought me back to my Nonna's sauce. Lastly the pasta with broccoli rabe and sausage which had the right ratio of rabe and sausage which tasted homemade. We all wished we lived closer as we discovered it while Apple picking upstate. Oh and I can't forget my party I was with were raving about the garlic bread they provided at the table.

The food was good! The servers were polite and efficient. The bread sticks are complimentary, a nice plus, and they are delicious! We had the clams, Ceasar salad, and a fettuccine carbonaro, all ample portions. Nice cool indoor dining as well as nice seating outside, too. And bar seating is an option too. Free parking in the municipal lot. The menus are grubby and need new covers, just spring for it, it will present so much better.

Dinner started with bread sticks and I could have made a meal on them alone. I chose the Gnocchi Bolognese from the specials menu. Gnocchi was tender and light. The sauce was hearty. Perfect meal for a fall evening dining alfresco!

We had a fantastic meal at Savona's Trattoria & Bar in Kingston! The eggplant parmesan was a standout, with perfectly crispy layers and a rich, flavorful sauce. The pasta was equally impressive, cooked to perfection with a delicious, well-balanced sauce. The breadsticks were a great addition, with just the right amount of garlicky goodness. The cozy atmosphere and attentive service made the dining experience even better. Highly recommend this spot for anyone craving authentic Italian cuisine!

Stopped at the marina and walked over to this restaurant. Great drinks, nice bread served as soon as we sat down and the food was great! We had the Veal Parmesan which was a large portion and we had bread with a pesto Gorgonzola cheese sauce which was out of this world, ended up ordering two of those!

Such a great place to grab a drink and some delicious food! They have a nice variety of gin drinks too, which is an unusual, but much appreciated bonus in Kingston. Highly recommend stopping by. We will definitely be returning soon.

We had the best time at Savona’s. We made a reservation through their portal and even messaged a few times about questions/attendees. Our server, Gift, was truly incredible. Made perfect recommendations, was so knowledgeable about the food, and was always a few steps ahead of us. We never had to ask for a thing. The food was lovely. Just an overall really nice time. Thank you!

Food was absolutely amazing at Savona's. First time here, we tried their Margherita pizza, Lobster ravioli, Chicken Parm, and Rigatoni. All were really favorful highly recommend checking them out Nice ambience, with classical lights Service was very nice as well.

Short and sweet - this place is amazing! Staff is amazing, food is amazing, ambience is amazing. Made reservations ahead of time and had no wait on a Friday night. An absolute YES if you haven't been already.

Came in early this Saturday and we're immediately seated. Staff were friendly and immediately greeted us. We ordered two glasses of wine which arrived promptly with a basket of bread. Once we ordered meals, the waiter kindly asked if my gf pizza was an allergy, to which I replied yes. Upon this new information, he immediately brought out some gluten free bread, which hardly ever happens! I ordered the fig & Gorgonzola pizza with no bacon and on a gluten free crust. My husband ordered Nona's Famous Sunday Sauce. Everything was delicious! We usually don't order dessert, however, everything was so great I needed to at least try a late and some gelato. The lemon gelato had tiny slices of lemons in it and had the perfect amount of sour to it. I would definitely recommend to anyone, especially for those looking for gf options.

Not far from the Roundout Creek, Savona's Trattoria is definitely not your mom & pop, quaint place down by the dockside. Although it looks cozy on the outside, not long after you come in, Savona's feels more modernish without having that old school, homey feel. In some ways, our visit on a Friday night, reminded me when my husband and I went to Monroe College's Culinary School+Rest't, The Dining Lab where students serve you. Oh wait... that service at that culinary school, was actually a lot better than here. We're not even sure if we came during high school night(no offense) because the majority of the floor people.... I mean kids, were uninterested. One busboy doubled as a waiter, was so out of touch with proper handling of knives, that I had to teach him how to properly hand over a knife to someone with the handle facing the patron. Our server Aisha(?) was MIA the majority of the time and it was upsetting. Our salad starters were fabulous- especially mine with grilled Bosch pears and fresh figs. My limoncello+basil+prosecco drink was a major loss and was basically lemon water. But, our main plates of shrimp scampi and hubs' chicken franchese, were each tasty with a sublime butter+ lemon sauce. We could drink the sauce just like that. Interesting night for sure. The original 'Volare' played (I only know because I heard the first few beats)- but with all the talking here and LOUD- it was just too much to bear. We're not sure if this happens every time- but we probably picked the loudest night because we couldn't hear ourselves talk. While Savona's isn't within earshot, the less than 25 minute drive to get to this side of Kingston, isn't bad at all. The last several times we've dined at restaurants nearby, Savona's seems to be buzzing. The atmosphere is certainly lively, Kudos to Savona's for offering fresh and delicious food- but someone needs to seriously help these waiters. If you're looking for an old school Italian restaurant where you're treated like family and attentive service, this won't be your bag,

We just came off the boat without reservations but they were able to accommodate our merry little group. To start, the breadsticks are amazing covered in a pesto type oil and our drinks were great. We tried the pineapple upside down martini and it was well balanced. We purposely didn't order appetizers because we wanted to have dessert! I got the spicy vodka chicken Parmesan and it was out of this world. It had thin layers of cherry peppers between the chicken and the sauce/cheese and it just set that vodka sauce above all sauces. Two large pieces of chicken (not too thin thank God) covered in yummy cherry peppers and yummy vodka sauce. LOVED IT SO MUCH!!!! The rigatoni was cooked perfectly al dente. This meal was such a pleasure to eat. Everyone loved their meals and they all looked delicious and beautifully presented. I tried some of the meatballs and they were great too. Really large and moist. We made it to dessert for the first time in a long time and hubby and I shared the chocolate lava cake. It was my bff's birthday so she chose the tiramisu. The desserts were also delicious. I wish I remembered to take pictures! We left full and happy. It was a wonderful end to our special day out on the boat. I highly recommend it.

We ordered takeout this evening and it never disappoints. The food was ready in about 20 minutes- it was waiting for us when we arrived. The carbonara is delicious- I got it with gluten free pasta. I also got a side salad with house dressing. I can't eat the delicious breadsticks anymore but they used to be one of my favorite foods. We only stopped in to pick up our food- it was quiet since we picked up early on a Monday. It also looked clean and inviting

I truly wish I could give this 3.5 stars because that's the actual rating. Overall, everything they have is just fine. The garlic bread is a highlight as was their special fried artichoke dish. The entrees were just okay. Large portions but a bit lacking in rich flavor and texture. The flour coating on the veal marsala was thick, so some parts of it were a bit chewy. The eggplant parm was a bit soggy throughout. The cocktails were just okay and didn't wow us like we hoped. The service was fine and the restaurant itself was very cute.

The lasagna was a complete disappointment. Six layers of noodles with a dusting of the alleged meat-- pork and beef. It was truly awful. Turned it back. The waiter deducted from check. Smart. I gave her a tip more than the cost of the food.

Was walking around Kingston NY, near the water. I was getting hungry and the smell of this restaurant drew me in. The bread and pizza is to die for! The staff are amazing and gave me travel boxes to take my food home, since I live 3 hours away. Definitely going back soon, just for this food!

I like the food and the service. I find the restaurant space it's self to be very loud. Prices are typical for the area.

Lovely spot near the river. I didn't have quarters for the parking and the bartender kindly gave me some. My limoncello martini was a bit too tart for me, but I will try something else the next time I visit. The mozzarella sticks were tasty. Somehow they tasted like a plain pizza, it was interesting because I was not expecting that. The meatballs were good but there was a flavor I couldn't place in the meat. The house made lasagna was delicious but I think the meat to pasta ratio was a little too pasta heavy for me. I am a tiramisu lover and I try it everywhere it's in the menu. This tiramisu had a very soggy bottom. The ladyfingers were soaked a little too long and the coffee was watered down a lot. I enjoyed the top portion but could not eat the bottom. Overall I had a good time and would visit again.

Food, service, and ambiance were great! The bread is so good must try! We love coming to this restaurant whenever we are in town

Quality over quantity, always. But seems like this is far from the motto at Savonas. My husband and I were staying overnight, exploring this cute area, which gave us an appetite. I opened yelp and found this place; you had me at pasta. We waited an hr for stale bread, and my pasta dish coming out in error and then missing the ricotta cheese on the second try. Bolognese was ok at best. The only thing we did enjoy was the baked clams, but even that bread was hard and flavorless. Really cute place with a nice environment. Really hope they taste test the food a little more.

Stopped in after our Polar Express train ride last night. I have to say I was pleasantly impressed. The restaurant has a great atmosphere, low lit but nice ambiance. We started with an old fashion special which was made to my liking. We ordered arancini bolognese as an app, they were a bit cold in the middle but overall the texture and taste were good. I chose the mussels and shrimp fra diavolo, it came with linguini pasta. Great flavor and the sauce at the bottom had a nice kick to it. My wife had the salmon and risotto, also a good meal according to her. We finished with an Italian coffee and a special xmas martini with a candy cane rim. It was a great meal and I would recommend it.

I'll start by saying that Savona's use to be a favorite spot for Italian food. This review is now coming after 3 horrible meals, the latest on my birthday. it's seems with every new location opened the food gets worse. started with mozzarella sticks and a salad. They were great as expected. I ordered chicken parm and my wife ordered the eggplant entree. Hers was so bad she couldn't eat it, normally I would try her dish to compare but the sight of the soggy eggplant was so unappealing I opted not to try. My dish the chicken tasted as if it had spoiled. Had a few bites and couldn't eat anymore. My wife sent her dish back but I chose not to say anything about mine. Our server was very nice and took my wife's dish off the bill. As a couple we have never sent a dish back in the 10+ years we've been together. As we felt bad about being honest about our meal we heard the table behind us send their pizza back and table in front of us discussing how bad their food was. We use to love you Savonas but something has changed.

We had an amazing family dinner here on the way to the Polar Express, service wasn't great last night but previously it has been, might be short of staff, but love the food, cosy and very welcoming / enjoyable. Wish we lived closer to it! But we'll be back next Christmas for sure ! Spicy rigatoni & one with chicken parm yum, short rib, clams / calamari all lights out.

Excellent food, beautiful setting, comfortable atmosphere, and great service! We had the Caprese and beet salad for starters, and the sausage crumble broccoli rabe and Fettuccine bolognese. By the way, the breadsticks were amazing too!

Food quality / price (value) rating 9.5. The atmosphere is contemporary pub. We sat outdoors where a sidewalk cafe style group of several tables is located. We were immediately served a bowl of homemade semolina bread sticks with a homemade basil pesto with a very high quality oil. Some of the best bread sticks I've ever eaten! I had the Grilled Chicken & Pear sandwich (panini), which was huge, presented very nicely, and included a very generous serving of French fries (cooked very well-done as requested). Not only was it delicious, and I still had half of the sandwich (still very large) to take home! The wife had the Eggplant Panini, also huge, and included a large salad as well. She stated it was very good, and also had a half sandwich to take home. The service was attentive, and the owner Steven was on-site. There are four Savona restaurants and we've been to three of them, and all were excellent. Highly recommended!

Really great food and the most welcoming staff. You are greeted and made to feel that you are the reason they are open from the get go. The place is lively and the aromas draw your appetite in. From the salads to the appetizers to the mains all the food is great. And then there are those yummy breadsticks. A tiramisu for dessert wraps it all up. We had an artichoke appetizer which was so delicious, a cod francaise which came with potatoes and spinach and that just melted in your mouth. And our kids had a penne alla vodka which was also great. I know why this place has been around for a long time.

Lets my saying that the food is really really really good! Almost NYC worthy of taste, smell, atmosphere. That deserves 5 stars But The service was horrible. Everyone acted like a space cadet. We had reservations. Oh you do? Like it was a surprise Our drinks waited forever for the waiter to pick them up from the bar. We then ate on a crowded table with empty dishes around us. Barely any room to eat as you can see. Also no mashed potatoes which I find odd and manager walked around not even saying anything.. But the "spumoni" was really good!

Great customer service and amazing food too. Highly recommend to everyone I see. The ambiance is wonderful too

A staple of Kingston waterfront. This is the trattoria arm of a long-standing pizza dynasty. The food is always excellent. The breads, salads, and cocktails are always a great choice. Love the service and in the nicer weather you can sit outside. Pro tip: get one of their barrel cocktails!!!

Really excellent food and friendly service. I had the spicy vodka chicken Parmesan and it was first-rate. The pasta was perfectly prepared too. Wonderful all-around!

While on vacation in the area we came over here since it seemed like good italian food and it was. Our boy enjoyed his food too. It was my first time actually being in Kingston, well this part of it and made me want to go back and actually explore the town.

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. We went to celebrate my son's birthday and all the food and drinks were delicious!! The portions are generous. Good value for your $$, and a rare place you can find zucchini blossoms on the menu. I make a point of visiting every time I'm in Kingston or Red Hook. Highly recommend. I would have given 5 stars, but my only complaint- it was extremely, warm in there. The ac was broken or they had it turned off for some reason...

Chef's Kiss. Great Italian Food. Great ambiance. The tiramisu is a must. My friends enjoyed the food.

Nice people and great food. I love everything about this restaurant. I love the sauce and the garlic knots. Love that they are always willing to help out our community.

Tirelesss work horses. I use the equine analogy out of affectionate respect. Out of wonder. The night I was there, it was raining. Biblical. Why mention it? Because wait staff were braving buckets, ferrying dishes empty and full between buildings by way of a narrow sidewalk proving instant showers per inch. I saw their stress and tension teeming down their drenched cheeks framed by rivulets of careworn hair of the evening and felt for them. But it wasn't that they were victims of a heartless restaurant. I rather got the sense all working shared a common Kingston commitment to quality. One tiny detail? A floating greeter checking on us all delicately with cheery concern. I met Billy Costello's brother earlier that weekend -Billy the pride of Kingston as the national welter weight boxing champion. Half Sicilian and American Indian but every bit a son of Kingston, Billy's brother exuded pride in doing his job well, a job others depended on him to do well. And so it was with his veritable Kingston sister of spirit that my Savona waitress exuded effort and compassion far more that rain soaked night than you'd see other places. If I didn't live in Jersey, I'd frequent this place weekly both for my divine waitperson and for the towering quality of food. The pains she took after I gently groused about a glass of water arriving too late to help me with my Barrette's esophagus (which I didn't mention) was touching. Out she came with a wine box of mind numbingly exotic teas for me to choose from. She wisked out my tea ensuring milk accompanied. She doted on me as to say "you should judge me or anyone here by a late arriving glass of water. Judge us by so much more." And so tonight, nights later, I'm feasting on their veal parmigiana that weathered the trek back and num numming like a happy shark on their doughy bread bordering on pastries for delicacy. And all this is the tapestry of an eatery woven from strands of a caring professional staff, dedicated talented cooks no one sees and their determined diligence to the extra mile right down to finding a bag to carry my belly booty because to jersey like some epicurean pirate. So... go. Go. I won't further embarrass these exceptional souls by more flattery - I'll leave that to you when you go. One issue: loud. But ....think. Empty eateries are graveyards and thriving dining jewels are cacophonous hives of the contented and sated. This is such a place. And parking out side uses Flowbird!

Love Savona's. Such amazing people who do such for our community. Eggplant was outstanding.

I had the chicken francase it was served with salad bread sticks in a bowl with oil n garlic and cannoli

I picked the wrong item, I think. I ordered the fig and prosciutto pizza. It came with a large amount of blue cheese which is not my favorite. I don't recall seeing blue cheese as an ingredient on this pizza on the menu or else I would not have ordered it. It was late in the day after traveling a long distance. I love figs and they were very good. The garlic bread was delicious and the staff very helpful.

The food is always very good however, the meal was spoiled by the volume of loudness in this restaurant. My other half and I had to yell at each other to be heard. My Apple watch registered 85 decibels throughout the meal. This is equivalent to a hair dryer or vacuum cleaner. Not exactly conducive to a relaxed nice dinner. Why don't they place soundproofing in the main dining room? We won't be back.

OMG you must have the filet mignon in Marsala sauce it was amazing They pizza was delicious Can't wait to back up to Kingston to go there again

Food is outstanding along with the service , 5 stars , Had many family events there and was a great experience each time Highly recommended for all the families around the ULSTER County area

We stopped in for a quick lunch and were not disappointed. The oysters were fresh, and the martinis were cold. We shared an eggplant panini that was amazing. The staff was friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be back next time we are in Kingston.

My family and I are vacationing from out of state. On our last day decided to come to Kingston to tour the Hudson river and decided right after to eat Italian and this was the closest spot. As we walked in I tried to gauge how the seating was because we are a large party of 10. I understand sometimes it is difficult to accommodate large parties especially when it's busy. However, we came in to the indoor seating away from the bar pretty much almost empty except for 2 people. We did not make a reservation and we would have politely left if we were told we needed one. Once asked how many were in our party the blonde ponytailed hostess let out an exasperated sigh like we were an inconvenience and every time one of our kids went to the restroom she let out another sigh leaving them uncomfortable. We were told we needed to be out by 6:30pm which was fine as we arrived a quarter after 4pm. To me it sounded like there was a big reservation starting at 6:30pm and instead of sighing at us the hostess could have been transparent with us and told us professionally the reason without making us feel like we shouldn't have walked into this establishment in the first place. Our server was very kind and welcoming though so thank you to him for maintaining professionalism. Also, no Ms. Jessica Lopez I will not be emailing you. Do not say you "pride yourselves on great service" because your employees are a reflection of your management. I hope you and your staff learn to treat future customers with respect, honest transparency, and sophistication.

Great family restaurant with classic Italian dishes! Our waitress Nicole was super nice and quick! The bread wasn't warm, and a little on the hard/chewy side vs warm and soft. We ordered meatballs, calamari, and bruschetta for appetizers. The calamari was a little chewy, but the rest of the appetizers were tasty - we even got a second order of the meatballs. I ordered the bolognese - really flavorful, I just wish it was more saucy. Would definitely go back!

So far the best Italian food in the area. Constantly outstanding service. They had live music tonight. The guy was good. I had Grandmas famous sauce. It was a little too sweet for my taste, however the meatball and sausage were good. Disappointed they don't make their own Limoncello. Almost gave them 4 stars this time, but we had a great time. Still working my way thru the menu. .

We came here for our final meal of our weekend in Kingston. The wait staff was spectacular. They were all so friendly and timely. We also enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant. Here is what we ordered: Appetizer: Buratta Mozzarella Entrees: Pear and Prosciutto Flatbread, Tagliatelle Bolognese Dessert: Two Cannolis The food was all good and tasty but nothing special. The buratta and flatbread were a tad heavy on the arugula. The two cannolis actually turned out to be four which was a pleasant surprise. We would definitely come here again with friends!

Good day to day service and quick pizza by the slice can't be beat! Over all there food is delicious

Half way decent food but not great! Bread that is served is below average and chicken Francaise was average at best, my wife mussels were good. The focas seems to be on volume rather then quality. Wouldn't return!

We are in Kingston for one night & asked the hotel reception for a recommendation. We arrived at about 7 on a Saturday night and were pleased to be seated. Servers were all kind, however we had to ask for everything, water refill, bread, extra plate, etc. They were quick to take care of our requests but it all should have been done on their own initiative. We were pleasantly surprised by the food quality. Pasta was cooked perfectly. Everything was tasty. As we left several servers wished us a good evening. We would definitely go again if we were here.

Prices were fine, and the bar looked well-stocked, but the food was pretttty yucky. If you go, don't get the clams. I guess that should have been obvious. Oh, or the bread. Or salad.

We went here for lunch because Ship to Shore wasn't open for lunch. Had lunch to celebrate going away on vacation the next day. Well, I got sick after my Shrimp salad dish and I have cast iron stomach. Needlessly to say this lunch has stuck with me for days and not in a good way.

I do consider this one of my favorite restaurants in Kingston, however service can be slow at times. The food is tasty and provides huge portions, which is amazing because for the prices is really is even. I remember a few years ago they teased a chocolate mousse desert, it was on the menu for only a night or two and I had the honor of trying it. AMAZING. I wish they had kept it on the menu, it was the best mousse I ever had and I'd probably buy it daily, and I think about it every time! Chicken parm and pepperoni is good, as are the meatballs. Moral of the story: give us the chocolate mousse back... permanently!

The appetizers here are 5 star. The main courses are 2.5 stars. The pizza's are 2.5 stars. The drinks are 2 stars. The servers are 5 stars. The food runners and buses are 0 (zero) stars. The hostesses are 5 stars. The cleanliness is 1 star. They have a kids menu so that's at least a 4 star. Average all that out to 3 stars. Prices are fair In comparison to sit down Italian restaurants. I don't hate this place but it seems they are having the issue many restaurants are having post covid and can't put together a good staff and it's definitely effecting the overall experience of dining here. A few good additions to the crew and it can easily become a 5 star place.

Had another awesome event today at Savona's Next Door. Food, service and atmosphere were top notch. This is the 5th event we have held there and it is always consistently awesome. Taylor our server and bartender easily handled out Buffet of 36 people, along with her bar back Ryan. Manager April was also very accommodating and did a great job with planning and communication. Also Jessica helped out in the beginning before we met April. Thank you again Stephen and the entire Savona's family. Love you guys!

We had Savona's provide the food for our wedding. It was incredible. Samantha was a pleasure to work with in making sure that we had a dish for everyone's dietary restrictions. The food was so tasty (the chicken parm and eggplant rollatini were crowd favorites!). Don't hesitate to use Savona's for your event. Thank you to the entire team for making our wedding so special!

Amazing. Just amazing food and service! You will never be disappointed at this resturant. Go to in kingston poughkeepsie