7th Attempt At Successful Restaurant in Clifton Park Space

There have been many different names of restaurants that have graced the sign outside of 54 Clifton Country Road in Clifton Park. The last restaurant lasted just ten months. Now there is a new eatery that is going to give it a go. Will it stand the test of time?

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The latest restaurant that occupied this space was The Painted Lemon. It was a sister restaurant of the same name that has a location in Connecticut. The Painted Lemon closed last October and was only open for ten months.

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Other restaurants that tried to make it in the Clifton Park space were Zaika, Carmen’s, Nicole’s Italia II, and Brick Tavern & Grille. The original restaurant was the Conservatory Grille.

What Restaurant Is Next?

An Italian restaurant with a rich history in New York City's Little Italy will open its second location in this Clifton Park building. Sophia's Italian will be a sister location to Sophia's of Little Italy. This Italian eatery will be managed by the same General Manager who ran The Painted Lemon, Jose Valez according to Notes On Napkins.

Sophia's Italian is set to open in March.

$4.3Mil Historic Saratoga Estate with Italian Restaurant & Spring-Fed Ponds For Sale

This estate is just ten minutes from downtown Saratoga and sits on a private and picturesque 14.19 acres. It is known as Villa Balsamo an Italian restaurant which was built in 1930. It operated as a restaurant for many years and includes a restaurant dining room, commercial kitchen, and a bar/lounge too.

The mansion boasts nine bedrooms, six bathrooms, and a tiled porch. There are high-end finishes throughout. The property has manicured lawns, five spring-fed ponds, and a well with Saratoga mineral water.

The listing agent said they are marketing the property to investors or homeowners for a variety of uses: as a restaurant, event venue, an inn, a school, an equine farm, or even a single-family residence.

Gallery Credit: 2023 Global MLS