Albany, New York's capital, blends history with culture, featuring farm-to-table eateries. Typical dishes include apple cider donuts and cider, reflecting the region's apple-rich heritage.
Meat • Pizza • Cafés • Pasta
"I went to a sandwich shop with a friend from work and we ended up receiving the wrong order. The most frustrating part was that all the directions were written correctly on a piece of paper that was attached to my sandwich, but still the order was incorrect. When I called to try and fix the mistake, I was put on hold for 10 minutes and then abruptly hung up on after voicing my complaint. The person I spoke to on the phone had no solution and did not handle the situation politely. With such high praises for their food, you would think it wouldn't be so difficult for them to follow simple directions written on a sandwich. Disappointing experience overall."
Pizza • Pasta • Cheese • Seafood
"Doesn't get any better!Food, Service, Atmosphere, just fantastic..Try the Orangecello or Lemoncello Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $100+ Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Pollo Parmigiana"
Pizza • Tacos • Tacos • Mexican
"With very few exceptions, this store delivers the best quality food, and also has the best customer service in town. I always order the Mexican side, and have asked for some minor things. They always take care of their customers, and what they deliver is some of the best Mexican food in Albany. Even the rare occasion that something isnt right- theyre right there to fix it. The food is authentic, consistent , and perfect. I cannot recommend this place enough. They deserve all the stars"
European • American • Cocktail • Desserts
"I stayed at the attached Hampton hotel on business and was looking for a great dinner where I could dine alone. I was told by the desk to try this restaurant. I walked in and was astounded at how beautiful the restaurant and bar were, it was during the Christmas season. I was given a corner table by the hostess which I loved. I loved the ambiance of the restaurant and was impressed by the menu (I have worked or consulted for some very high restaurants/retailers in Manhattan). I had a waitress, if I'm correct her name was Amy. She came off as very professional but in some ways sweet. She was a great waitress. She brought me my order perfectly timed from my cocktail to my wine to my appetizer to the entree and to the dessert. I knew I picked the right place when I ordered a Negroni and it was perfectly made. I had a great salad but I was most impressed by the cassoulet. I've eaten in Paris, Montreal, NYC etc. and it was probably the best cassoulet I have ever had. It was delicious! Everything else was also very good including my chocolate dessert. Unfortunately my espresso was poorly made. The flavor was there but not the technique. After my meal I felt so comfortable that I decided to stay a bit longer and asked Amy if the restaurant carried Amaro. She didn't know what they were and the bartender Peter immediately came to my table and explained what he had. To my surprise he had Amaro Lucano, a spirit from my wife's small town in Italy. Very hard to find. The bar has an awesome menu of wine, spirits and beers. He gave me the drink on the house and recommended that I try one of his drinks called a Boulevardier. It was excellent. Most importantly Peter was very professional and maybe because of my being in the food business too, he told me about the restaurant and gave me a tour. I totally felt his passion about his job which was great to see! Anyway he was a great bartender. In short, I totally loved this restaurant from its ambiance to its menu to its staff. Wish it were in NYC. Can't wait to go back!"
Meat • Indian • Vegetarian • Vegan Options
"Hospitality and service at this warm, attractively decorated restaurant, is excellent! It's not fair for me to review their food. I don't like Indian cuisine. Having said that, the chicken curry was decent as was the onion naan. Another dish, with requested medium spicy seemed way to hot; but I'm not a good judge. Soups were okay, though nothing special."
Sushi • Asian • Asiatic • Chinese
"Excellent food and service! High quality food with great presentation! Menu is approachable and pricing is on point. We have enjoyed Shogun many times and it's a must go for Sushi lovers! Not to worry, their Hibachi, Pad Thai and extensive menu will please everyone at your table."
Cafés • Greek • Seafood • Vegetarian
"I was athos several times and was looking forward to it. I was disappointed by our worshippers. they both felt they were bland and lacked the normal taste. also lacked the long-term, which in any case remembered frozen bagged vegetables. the highlight of the meal was the hummus pita appetizer. I know that the restaurant changes the hands, so hopefully this was just a swallow in the transition. I would give them a further chance. the service was excellent as always."
Full • Sushi • Asian • Seafood
"Walked about 200 feet from my hotel to get here! Varied Asian menu with Chinese, Japanese, Thai and maybe other cuisines on the menu. The Yelp reviews on sushi are good, and that's what all the other diners were eating. Sadly, I ordered Thai! My drunken noodles with chicken wasn't bad, but there was more oil and less chicken than I would have liked, and my noodles were a bit gummy. I wouldn't order it again. If I were to go back, I'd order sushi! The restaurant itself is quite tired, and it seems like they're struggling to hang on. Kitchen is very fast. Service is brusque."
Soup • Burgers • American • Vegetarian
"I love this place, but your menu is extremely limited and unfortunately even the limited menu has elements that are sold out. bonkers when they ask me. I came to give them my money and they didn't have my food (wahhh) sooo I had to fall a star. whatever. they get brownie points for the bottomless mimosas and if they have all the items on their menu, eating is always delicious. brunch is only Sunday, but I suggest they try to get her luck and try to eat here. if they have something they want to eat on the menu(and it is not sold out) they will not be disappointed."
Wine • Bars • Grill • American
"We really enjoy Juniors as one of our go-to spots. It's a great place for us to visit for brunch or lunch. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, and it's conveniently located close to..."
Pizza • Salad • Italian • Chicken
"Beautiful and spacious interior, good for a family night out or a romantic couples evening. Service is excellent, the staff were friendly and attentive. The pizza were pretty good. Their signature deep dish was bursting with flavor, their cornmeal crust almost like a crunchy cornbread biscuit. The thin crust chicken pesto was a bit disappointing in comparison. Pretty decent, especially the pesto, but the chicken a little dry and the crust a little overbaked. Overall a good experience for both lunch and dinner."
Cafe • Sushi • Asian • Asiatic
"I ordered salmon, a California roll, and a green salad to-go from this restaurant. Shortly after finishing my meal, I started feeling nauseated and eventually vomited for about half an hour. This was especially inconvenient because I was at work and had to miss a day of work as a result. All of the vomit consisted of undigested Asian food. Even hours later, when I blew my nose, I was still expelling undigested Asian food. I strongly advise against eating at this establishment."
Cafés • Seafood • Italian • American
"The waitress was very nice and knowledgeable. The food was amazing with great portions. The atmosphere was just right. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $30–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Crispy Calamari"
Beer • Pasta • French • Cheese
"We went to celebrate Valentines Day and found it very busy. We were seated in a crowded area and found the service to be average. They had a special Valentine's day menu which was limited to just 6 or 8 selections for the appetizer, main course and desserts. Given the limited menu, I thought the food was just average and the portions were rather small. The dinner rolls were cold, the lobster bisque was bland and the fillet and lobster tail (which was extra) came with only 1/2 of the lobster tail. The filet was good, but the food was not very hot. We have tried it twice now on Valentine's day and found it to be mediocre at best both times. Dinner for two with two drinks and tip came to $200."
Pizza • Pasta • Casual • Italian
"Have you ever received a raw pizza before? No? Me neither, until I ordered from here. The medium pizza was completely doughy, not even close to done. It didn't even LOOK done, so I'm not sure how anyone thought it was ready to box up and send. The calzone was also completely doughy, and didn't even have the right ingredients. I ordered one of their menu items, not a custom request, and only one of the 5 to 6 ingredients was correct. Really disappointing. I don't think there's any coming back from this one. Do better."
Meat • Steak • Brazilian • Steakhouse
"I gotta be honest. I have been to multiple Brazilian Style steak houses and this one is one of the best. Our server was this very helpful girl from PR who engaged conversation with us in a very friendly manner. She explained a lot of the different foods and gave us tips of how to make them more enjoyable. The cocktails were good but nothing crazy. Now the meat there is great i really think they should take a second look at there chicken even though the tase was great i felt like it was a bit dry. Everything else was great great service, the manager asked us a few times if we needed anything else and it was just a good dinning experience. I will definitely be back."
Salad • Coffee • Sandwiches • Breakfast-brunch
"separate vegan section of the menu that is great. when they go on a weekend brunch, they can wait one."
Soup • Greek • Seafood • American
"The place is lovely, easy to get to. The staff are outstanding, they're attentive and patient. But I had the French dip Baguette and fries. The beef was lovely, the bread was lovely and the fries were great. The dip however, had so much salt in it, I had to check with my sister in law (who'd had the same) to make sure it wasn't just mine. It definitely made you pucker. There was a LOT of salt. My two boys loved their food though."
Indian • Pakistani • Vegetarian • Middle Eastern
"I never had Lazeez until today and it was the best Indian food I ever had. I went with a takeout and everything was still hot and fresh when I took it. I ordered Chicken Tikka Makhani, vegetables Samosa and garlic Naan. I highly recommend them. I will definitely get food from them again."
Vegan • Turkish • Vegetarian • Mediterranean
"I was so disappointed in our meal. The service was terrible--we waited over an hour to be served our entrees, even though I asked several times about it. Our server gave us our drinks and salad after waiting about 1/2 an hour, then disappeared. The wait staff was completely overworked we constantly had different servers. No one ever asked us how we were doing or if we needed anything (including refills on our overpriced drinks). The food was mediocre at best, and the noise level was really unpleasant. Too bad--I really liked this place when I was last there several years ago. I'll not return."