Welcome to Marisa’s Place
Marisa's Place, located in Guilderland, NY, is a hidden gem serving up delicious Italian cuisine with a focus on pizza. With a cozy yet chic ambiance, this restaurant offers a variety of appetizers, salads, and hearty dinners like Eggplant Parmigiana and Baked Ziti. The pizzas are a standout, with a New York-style crust and flavorful toppings. Customer favorites include the Arancini and Garlic Knots for starters, along with the signature Margherita pizza. The mozzarella sticks are a must-try, perfectly breaded and paired with homemade marinara sauce. Marisa's Place is a great spot for a family meal or a romantic dinner, combining great service with quality dishes.
- 5 New Karner Rd Guilderland, NY 12205 Hotline: (518) 464-9900
Welcome to Marisa’s Place, where pizza, Italian cuisine, and a cozy bar atmosphere come together to create a delightful dining experience. Located at 5 New Karner Rd in Guilderland, NY, this restaurant offers a variety of options for both dine-in and takeout.
Marisa’s Place is known for its excellent selection of appetizers, salads, and entrees. From the flavorful Arancini rice balls to the classic Eggplant Parmigiana, each dish is crafted with care and attention to detail. The menu also includes options for vegetarians, ensuring that everyone can find something to enjoy.
Customer reviews rave about the quality of the food at Marisa’s Place. From the best pizza and wings in Guilderland to the top-tier mozzarella sticks, guests are consistently impressed with the flavors and presentation of the dishes. The family-friendly atmosphere, attentive service, and convenient amenities like free Wi-Fi and wheelchair accessibility make this restaurant a popular choice for locals and visitors alike.
Whether you’re looking for a casual lunch spot, a cozy dinner location, or a place to host a special event, Marisa’s Place has something for everyone. With a dedication to quality ingredients, excellent customer service, and a welcoming atmosphere, this restaurant is sure to become a favorite spot for Italian cuisine enthusiasts.

The best pizza and wings in Guilderland. I ordered for the first time last Friday and will definitely be back. Well worth the wait!!

The family and I went to Marisa's for a quick bite to eat. We had made a reservation for 5:00 pm but were running late. We called to explain and the reservation person was very accommodating. Upon our arrival we were quickly seated. The menu is not extensive and is pizza oriented. This was not our first visit to the restaurant and I opted to try the chicken parmigiana entree - served with a small portion of spaghetti or penne and a salad. My daughter ordered the cheese ravioli while my wife ordered a salad. As an appetizer we ordered the fried calamari and bruschetta. The calamari were excellent, I have had them before and have never been disappointed. My wife and daughter enjoyed the bruschetta. The appetizers could have been a meal for us. The entrees arrived hot and looking delicious. My chicken parmigiana was excellent, while I originally wished the pasta side was a bit more substantial, by the time I had eaten every morsel of the chicken, I was glad that it had not been any larger. The chicken was moist, the marinara delectable, and the cheese perfectly brown and tasty. The spaghetti were al dente and just enough to accompany the chicken. My daughter was very satisfied with her cheese ravioli and my wife really enjoyed her salad. My side of salad was excellent as well. We all ordered gelato as dessert. I had the chocolate and it is one of my favorite desserts of all time! One thing to note: The pizza Margherita, while fantastic, comes with a sliced tomato on the top. If you prefer, it can be removed, just ask. The Takeaways: 1. Good parking. 2. A reservation is a must! 3. Great service. 4. The pizza is excellent! 5. House wines are good. 6. Sparkling Pellegrino, comes in a 16 oz. bottle. 7. Excellent price to appetizer/entree portions. 8. Great place for a family meal.

Tiny place in a plaza if you blink you'll miss it.....Wine Bar is appropriately decorated with dark ambiance and decor. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Disappointed in the wine menu especially since it's wine and beer only. Food is average.....

My husband frequently gets pizza from here. I usually get something like a veggie pizza or a white pizza and it's all fantastic. But tonight we ate at the restaurant. The restaurant side is super cute, cozy, and romantic. I got the chicken penne ala vodka and my husband the rigatoni. The food was great, they were busy, I think there was only one server and she was doing a great job. Oh and the pumpkin cannoli was so good!

We ordered the Large Florentine (for 2 of us). The first topping is a layer of fresh tomatoes, topped with spinach, artichokes, sun dried tomatoes, garlic and olive oil. All the ingredients were fresh and properly proportioned, so no one flavor overpowered the others. It was delicious and I regret not trying a salad, which I suspect would be excellent. The ordering process was efficient, we called early in the day and for a 6pm pickup; they only took our name and number (very trustworthy, they didn't ask for a credit card). When we pulled up at 6pm, our name was displayed on a monitor hanging in the window. We paid the the super friendly staff, took our delicious pizza home and declared this our new favorite pizza place in Albany area. We froze the leftover slices which will no doubt taste great when we heat them up. PS: we defrosted the leftover slices after 3 1/2 weeks I the freezer and they were 99.999% as good as when they fresh (which means they were awesome).

You know it's good when a woman with an Italian accent answers the phone!! They don't do online ordering and they are about 20 minutes from my house so I don't order as often as I like. I got 2 extra large pizzas to go. One with half olives and half sausage and one cheese. I also snuck in an Italian blood orange soda while I was waiting. The smell walking out was so heavenly that a lady walking behind me had to comment how good it smelled!! Stuck in traffic I could not resist a hot slice on my way home. So delicious with tangy, garlicky sauce and oozing mozzarella. Hot crispy crust too and perfectly foldable like NY pizza should be. Next time I want to try some Arancini too. Is it a bit of a wait? Yes. Is the old school ordering a bit inconvenient? Sure. But it's quality and that can't be rushed. I don't find it any more expensive than other places these days and the size of the pizzas and toppings are very generous. Some of the best in the area.

After hearing many great things about Marisa's Place, I decided to see what the hype was about. With that knowledge, I ordered a sausage and pepperoni pizza and mozzarella sticks. To get underway, I started with the pizza which was a New York style pie. The pizza was very good, but had some flaws. To elaborate, the flavor was excellent and the sauce was really tasty. In addition, the pepperoni was sliced perfectly and they loaded the pizza with it. On the other hand, I didn't love the sausage as I prefer actual pieces of sausage instead of the slices. Additionally, while the crust had great taste, the bottom of it was a tad soggy. However, I enjoyed pizza very much and it is one of the best in the Capital Region. Succeeding, I tried the mozzarella sticks and they were fantastic. To explain, the sticks were definitely house made and were breaded to perfection. Moreover, the cheese was fresh and had the perfect pull you want in mozzarella sticks. To top it off, the sticks were paired with a delicious homemade marinara sauce. These were some of the best mozzarella sticks I've ever had. In summary, Marisa's Place has really good New York style pizza and top tier mozzarella sticks.