Augie’s Family Style Italian Restaurant: Authentic Italian Cuisine in Ballston Spa, NY

My wife and I showed up without a reservation not knowing its best to call ahead. They still got us in within 15 mins. When they tell you its Italian family style portions they mean it! But thats what's even better about the place. You have leftovers to enjoy a 2nd time. We ordered the gnocchi with mushroom and sausage in vodka sauce ( you can request a sauce you like over what it comes with). Their pasta is homemade and did not make us feel bloated like most other pasta does. We are moving up towards the area and will come back for dinner especially for the hospitality and delicious food.

Ordered THE KITCHEN SINK — penne with shrimp, sausage, prosciutto, chicken, and tomato cream sauce — and it absolutely delivered. Huge portions, incredible flavor, and classic Italian comfort done right. Augie’s is always a win.

Simple. Clean. Prompt. Warm. Super inviting with a very attentive staff. I don’t have a lot of pics, it was a last minute thought to review, just felt I need to share. The food is served family style. With prices that rival single portion dishes from other capital region restaurants. Served hot and fresh. Flavors are abundant and portions, easily four people on one dish. The wine list diverse, drinks look fun and healthy tap beer selection. Easy parking. Spacious dining rooms. An absolutely reliable goto that will not disappoint.

Had a reservation here for a table of 4. Took us about 20 minutes to be seated even though we came early for our time slot. Once seated services was kind and attentive. Known for their family style, the portions did not disappoint. However, the quality of the food was not as impressive as I thought it would be. Chicken parm with spaghetti had good flavor for the chicken but it was tough to chew. The noodles were saturated in a red sauce that was extremely watery. Mama’s ziti was the best dish we had. Fantastic flavor on the meatballs. Is the reason why this rating is a 4/5 and not a 3/5. Tomato, mozz, red pepper with pesto was fresh but lacked pesto. Would be better with more pesto on the dish. Had to add balsamic vinaigrette or else it would have been very plain. Calamari was fried nicely but the red sauce paired with it was again, very watery. Overall not a bad place, maybe we came on an off day. I will try this place again in the future to get a better idea of how the quality is.

We (my kids and I), had previously tried Augie's To Go and enjoyed it, so we decided to try the dine in Restaurant in Ballston Spa. The atmosphere oozes Family Friendly and the aromas promise authentic Italian cuisine. Augie's did not disappoint. The portions are plentiful and leftovers are a sure thing. We ordered Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli, Tortellini with peas and prosciutto in a cream sauce, and Chicken Marsella. Everything was delicious. Chicken Alfredo with broccoli was everyone's favorite with Tortellini as a close second. My kids liked the Chicken in the Chicken Marsella, but not all the stuff that came with it (mushrooms, onions, sun-dried tomatoes). We left full with at least two or three days worth of leftovers. We'll definitely be going back, soon.

We had a great family dinner, celebrating a birthday! We ordered twice as much food as we needed. Family style was wonderful and gave us the chance to taste more than one dish. One dish was wrong and the remake didn't come out until after our plates and utensils were collected. They brought it out as we were leaving and were gracious enough to remove it from the bill.

In town for a visit, ate at the old location years ago. This was as good as ever. The portions and quality are exceptional especially for the price. The veal parm will easily feed 4 adults. Same with the salad. Service was excellent from our server and others who brought food and cleared plates. This place is a must-try.

The dining experience was truly elevated by our server, Sami, whose engaging personality and efficient service made the meal exceptionally enjoyable. It's always a pleasure to find a family restaurant that consistently satisfies, leaving no one feeling hungry. The exceptional value for the price point is a significant draw for repeat visits. We appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and the delicious food that keeps us coming back. Highly recommend for a fantastic meal and outstanding customer care. Come dine with us soon! #FamilyDining #ExcellentService #GreatValue