Ferretti's Restaurant, Clifton Park

Since 1988, the Ferrettis have been running their restaurant the same way they run the kitchen in their own home. If you walk in hungry, you'd better believe that you're leaving with a belly full of authentic Italian cuisine. The pizza here is a perennial favorite, and it's easy to see why; each pie emerges from the oven topped with bubbling mozzarella and toppings such as sausage and peppers. Hefty meatball subs and Italian-style dinners are also available, the latter served with salad, spaghetti, and bread.