Lorenzo's Southside

I picked up my meal due to eating alone. Was super busy inside but had out door seating. Great place to go with your partner. Friendly staff. Delicious food.

I saw this along my route and was looking forward to a nice meal on the road. They have a great, three season covered patio right off the bike trail overlooking the little town of Amsterdam. I ordered their wood fired pizza and hand made pasta - both very good and bigger portions than I expected which is always welcomed. Nice side salad and good bread, too. Gem of a place and large operation in what seemed to be a small town on the outskirts of a small, upstate city (Schenectady). Wish I had time and room for dessert!

Lorenzo's Southside Pizza & Pasta is definitely worthy of the five star review. It is one of the Five restaurants owned and operated by the Lanzi family in the Adirondack area. They have carried on the family tradition for more than 100 years. They brought their family recipes from a small village near Rome, Italy more than a century ago. Over the years they have not only stayed true to their craft, but continued to add excellence and excitement to every dish they prepare and serve. The younger generation has studied from renowned culinary experts in New York City and have become masters of Neapolitan Pizza, which happens to be the Southside's signature dish. The Americana doesn't disappoint. Everything, and I do mean everything is hand made onsite. It was a privilege and an honor to tour the kitchen, look at the pasta & bread machines. Seeing an 80 lbs parmesan cheese wheel, was just the start. My time with members of the Lanzi family, is a time I will never forget. Thanks again, and I will definitely be back. When you go, I would highly recommend the stuffed eggplant parmesan, along with the tiramisu. Giacomo, great job with the pasta making young man. Also check out their other locations, and read about them in various publications.

I cannot say enough good things about this establishment, so definitely more to come.

We got 2 Americano pizzas to go and the bill came to about $40. This type of pizza needs to be eaten at the resturant. It is a handmade wood fired neapolitan pie with fresh mozzarella and fresh herbs. The sauce is sweet and the pepperoni was slightly spicy. Like i said this needs to be eaten as soon as it is done to get that wood fired crisp outside and soft inside crust. Everyone should try this at least once...it is hard to find fresh wood fired pizza ...this is not Is chain or franchise pizza. I was here on a Wednesday night and the place was packed. All the employees and customers were were frendly and the place had a comfortable feel. The place has tables in the dining room, and a bar as you walk in.

Being straight from Italy, I will honestly say that when it comes to "Neapolitan style" pizza, I can be quite critical. Lorenzo’s Southside by far surpassed any expectation that I had. So good that the pictures don't do it justice. The fresh Burrata was delicious. The balsamic calamari was perfect. The Margherita and Americano pizzas were to die for.
The staff, including the owner, were super friendly and attentive. Best dinner we've had In a long time. Highly recommend checking them out if you haven't!