Restaurants in Albany

Delaware Supply

Great neighborhood institution. Local drinks and food is highlighted. They have great food in addition to an amazing drink selection. They have beer, wine, and...

FRESH N' PRESSED

Got the breakfast wrap and it did not disappoint. The owners were working behind the counter and couldn't be any friendlier to everyone that came in and...

MOSU

A simple concept executed perfectly. I took my family there for dinner and it was a treat. The food was tasty and the service and drinks were spectacular. The...

Mr Bumbles Cafe

Whoever owns this place deserves an award. Also Avocado toast with Bacon and Egg is enough to feed 2. Love the reusable cups and metal straws, you’ll get to...

Taiwan Noodle

Taiwan is my personal go to place for a big delicious hot bowl of noodles. I usually get the house special and it’s very filling and leaves me very...

Savoy Taproom

Wonderful food and service, as always. Great salad, cheese curds, fries, and custom beverages. Everyone was wonderful, cheerful, and helpful, and noticed when...

Sushi Tei

Highly recommend!Delicious!Today order lunch setSashimi were very juicy and fresh. they use high quality fishAlways A Pleasant Experience @ Sushi Tei. Quality...

Genoa Importing

Reasonable prices high quality meats and goods. Recommend walking in and trying it out. Premade or made to order items. Small, rustic, smells like an Italian...

Great Indian Kitchen Restaurant & Bar

Wow, I am so impressed With this place. Here’s why:The good: great prices. The buffet is I believe around $12 per person for all you can eat. So cheap!!! The...

The Spinning Gyro

Incredible Burek. seriously amazing. such a good spot. go here. also lots of good art history prints on the wall which is nice. also the owner is very good...

Dove + Deer

The place was packed, always a good sign for a restaurant on a street full of restaurants among that area. It took a while for me to get my food, but the...

Wizard Burger

I've had the 2nd Breakfast, The Raptor, The Big Kahuna, pulled pork tots, and the chocolate chip cookie dough balls. Very impressed with everything, highly...

Sovrana Grocery Bakery & Deli

Rose and John are AMAZING! Every pizza is great, the other dishes are phenomenal (get the stuffed shells), and you cannot skip the Sovrana Supreme. Fun, family...

Banh Mi 47

Best Vietnamese sandwich you can find in Albany. Our favorite is the Grill Beef Sandwich. We have gone there every Saturday for a year now. Plus buble tea is...

Moliendo Cafe

We had the pleasure of having this for lunch today at work. And everything was delicious we had Garlic Shrimp, Beef Stew,Rostaiarre chicken and white...

The Albany Distilling Company Bar and Bottle Shop

Randy is our favorite bartender !!! Great drinks , great atmosphere !! But be careful where you stand at the bar because you’ll be yelled out by the bar...

288 Lark Wine & Tap

Gorgeous wine bar. We enjoyed the homemade limoncello cocktails in back patio. Very tastefully decorated. We will be back for more cocktails to have another...

Druthers Brewing Company

The food is always amazing and I love that in the good weather days you get the choice to eat outside :) and they have comfort food that hits my soul !!! The...

Rosanna's

Every time I come here I always have a wonderful time! The food and drinks are delicious, the staff is professional and great, and the whole vibe is amazing....

Restaurant Navona

Navona is a place for people who can appreciate culinary arts. You can tell they are foodies. Everything made in-house and made very specially for...

Fiorello Importing Luigi's Deli

Someone else said it below: the sneaky best pizza in Albany. Tried the pie for the first time last night, and was extremely pleased. Not my usual style -...

The Poké Bar

Freaking amazing Sushi and Asian food. You can make a bowl with all kinds of protein including raw ahi tuna and it was amazing, but they also have cooked...

The Excelsior Pub

there's only a handful of authentic albany pubs, and Excelsior Pub is in the top five. coolest of places around. bonus, the menu is a sampling of NY...

677 Prime

A very enjoyable experience. All the food came to the table "just right." Our server was very cordial; and also made great wine recommendations to go with the...

Build a Burger Pub

The food was delicious, especially the chicken wings. The blue cheese dressing was AMAZING! The service was great! We went on a Sunday afternoon for lunch,...

Healthy On Lark

Delicious vegetarian spot with inventive options! It's rare I go to a restaurant and have more than a veggie burger or a few salads to choose from. Street...

Ria's Bistro

Great deli spot. The menu has great options and the sandwiches are delicious. I ordered The Hill with chicken it was great. The staff is friendly and service...

Madison Pour House

Great place. Very big selection of beer and on different sizes of pours. I have had the burgers in the past and they were all delicious. I recently had the...

Lynn's Uptown Tavern

Came in late a few nights ago, but Lynn still served me food! I was super happy knowing it was late I thought I missed my chance! My salad and wings were good...

The Yard: Hatchet House and Bar

Had a fantastic first time axe throwing. The staff were welcoming and friendly right away. Very comfortable environment with a bunch of fun activities. Staff...

The Copper Crow

We had another great experience at the Cooper Crow which has fast become one of our favorite local restaurants! The front of house staff is always warm and...

Albany Wasabi

If you like sushi, this is the place to go! And yes, it really is all-you-can-eat! The menu is pretty extensive, and the great thing is that you can just order...

Sukhothai

Lovely restaurant with friendly staff and tasty food. We ordered a chicken satay and and seafood noodle soup. The seafood noodle soup was so delicious, it’s...

The Hollow Bar + Kitchen

Loved the creative cocktails. Tasty and trendy, also delicious, not pretentious. We had the French lavender and the daily drink special. And appetizer...

Halal Gyro House

Me and my friends went to eat there. Quick and delicious food. Great service from the workers. Kindness of the Cashier is top. I would recommend this place to...

Tengu Asian Bistro

Ordered spicy crab meat roll and a hot and sour soup for lunch.The rolls were tasted fresh and delicious.The soup had a nice touch of heat and was thickI...

Eggcellent

Awesome experience! I was very satisfied with the ordering system kiosk they have available…very easy to use and efficient! The workers were personable and...

Delmonico's Italian Steakhouse

We reserved a private event space and we were beyond happy with the service, especially from our server Laurie. Our guests were also very pleased with the...

City Line Bar and Grill

City Line is a perfect spot to meet friends for lunch. They have a varied menu and good selection of cocktails and non—alcoholic drinks. We were a party...

Albany Halal BBQ House

We really loved the goat biriyani. We ordered 1 plate for 2 people to check if we love this to order another one. But 1 plate was almost enough for us. And the...

dp An American Brasserie

Wonderful surprise in downtown Albany. Really fabulous food: Broccoli rabe and hummus; short ribs and a special monkfish. All very tasty with great flavors...

Rain Modern Chinese

Our family enjoyed our dinner at Rain. The setting is lovely, with windows along one wall, black furnishings and ambient lighting. It truly looks like a...

The City Beer Hall

Excellent mussels, mediocre beef satay. Great atmosphere where a bar meshed with a beer garden.Let me elaborate.The mussels with chorizo plate was superb. Lots...

Mr. D's Restaurant & Lounge

I had the tortilla-encrusted salmon for dinner, and the scramble skillet for breakfast the next morning. Both were wonderful, and the host and servers were...

Hu's House

I love that this place has lots of vegetarian options. Their steamed vegetable buns are quite popular nowadays and I loved them ever since I had them. Looking...

Fiorello Bakery & Deli

Outstanding Italian food, reminds of growing up in the North Bronx in the 60's. Great staff, great food, what's not to love? Tried, Lasagna, Chicken...

Freihofer's Baking Co

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Great Exbaketations Bakery

In the midst of my Covid isolation, I ordered a Spiral Cake to cheer myself up. Mission accomplished! I recommend Great Exbaketations for any occasion or no...

Kitchen 216

One of the BEST soul food spots in the 518! It's a MUST GO for me. I did stop by on 11/13 and they were out of fried wings. They were not offering any...

Capital Kitchen

Check this out. If you go on Grubhub you will see that the reviews of the food and service are fantastic. The reason: They're fantastic. Try them you will...

McDonald's

Previous rating was 1 starHowever, they have new staff which seems to be capable and competent.Iced Coffee was perfect, burger was good and hot.Much better!I...

McDonald's

I arrived to pick up a prepaid drive through order, made through the McDonald's app but the lines were way too long. The lobby staff wasn't able to...

McDonald's

Overall this McDonald's is relatively reliable. We rarely have issues with them getting our order wrong. Sometimes we have to pull forward in the...

Sake Cafe

Nothing fancy about the location, but the food and service are excellent.We shared 3 rolls, 2 sashimi and Malaysian Eggplant. All were delicious.We are not...

Five Guys

The crew were quick to get our order done. Very efficient. The cashier was patient while taking my daughters order. All around great...

Allen Street Pub

Atmosphere is great and the staff is extremely friendly. I had a drink that was extremely sweet. It was a new one on the menu. The bartender offered and remade...

Five Guys

I just love how dependably delicious the food is here. Our son loves the "secret" menu item, the grilled cheese sandwich burger as well as the cork...

Fort Orange Brewing

Great birthday stop at fort Orange! Superb environment with excellent brew and friendly service. An incredible spot for gathering and enjoying a choice brew or...

Olivia's Cafe 518 Inc

The place is absolutely fabulous! They are such a friendly group of people that own it. They enjoy having conversations with you and the food is very good and...

Michele's Charcoal Pit Food Truck

Burgers were amazing, Cajun fries were perfect and crispy, pulled pork was FULL of flavor, staff was friendly and very efficient... Best food I've had in...

Ted's Fish Fry

Had the seafood combo dinner and was quite pleased! Everything was hot, crisp, and well seasoned. Servers were polite and friendly. Order area, kitchen, and...

Ted's Fish Fry

You can tell they have a tight crew here. Efficient. Came in ON FRIDAY, DURING LENT. Ordered and had my food in less than 5 minutes. Everyone was courteous...

Betty Boop Diner

Fun kitschy little neighborhood diner. Regulars sitting around watching tv and drinking coffee all day kinda joint. Locally owned been there ten years. The...

Western Diner

This is a great place for am inexpensive meal. No frills, good choices, everything is better than expected for a cheap fate diner. The staff is friendly,...

Pearl Street Diner

Good food and great service!! Was in town on business and stopped in for breakfast. Enjoyed scrambled eggs and pancakes and plenty of coffee. Service was...

Coulson's News & Deli

Love them! My ideal spot for getting snacks, hot and cold sandwiches, and all other essential grocery store needs. They really and truly make great sandwiches....

Dawn's Victory Sports Cafe

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O'Toole's Restaurant Pub

We ususally go here every st Patty's day, they have an Irish band that's amazing too. Was a little disappointed my take out corn beef wasn't as...

Cheesecake Machismo

I stopped by the shop after my wedding and the service I received made my day that much more special! Oh yeah, and the cheesecake is delicious!! Try a...

Pint Sized (Albany)

This was a cool spot. The 'front' room where you walk in makes you think this place is tiny, but the room off to the side more than doubles the whole...

Jack's Diner

Omg this place is a hidden Gem . Breakfast was so yummy! Home made corned beef hash was a highlight. I had ham steak n eggs n home fries. Eggs cook perfectly...

HOTT STUFF N BUTTA

This restaurant was suggested by someone at work, we all took a look at the menu and knew we were going to order from there. When we got there we were greeted...

El Rey Mexitalia

One of the best places to get food. There birria tacos and birria quesadilla's are a must if you come to Albany, and you should get a churro as well. As...

Hill Street Cafe

We originally planned to go to a different restaurant we’d heard good things about but it wasn’t open Sundays, so we found this place from the Google...

Nothing Bundt Cakes

My daughter was happy to receive the Bundtinis for her birthday. She also said they were fresh and tasted really good. However, we were disappointed in the...

Tanpopo Ramen and Sake Bar

My husband got a chicken ramen, and I got the tonkatsu ramen. Both were amazing! I asked for extra mushrooms in mine and they gave me a ton of mushrooms (my...

City Line Cafe & Deli

I’ve eaten at this establishment many times. The owner is always there, and the staff is great. They have a great selection of sandwiches, paninis, and sweet...

Nino's Bakery

My dad used to work in downtown Albany and would bring home the most amazing rolls from Nino's Bakery when I was young. My husband and I recently went to...

Ocean Palace

Great Chinese food in Albany. This is my new favorite spot specifically boneless spareribs and pork fried rice. They never disappoint with dish. The owners are...

Viva Cinco De Mayo

A great location on the bus line! Super busy especially during lunch hour! Great item selection and clean dining room! Great kitchen and host staff. Prices are...

Colonie Diner

First time for us. I love Diners and this is all diner. Good meal selection. Breakfast was Eggs Benedict and French Toast. Very tastee.Prices were...

Afghan Kabab Express

The best Middle Eastern food anywhere. Lamb was so tender and delicious. Everything was cooked and seasoned perfectly. Staff very friendly, kind and...

Emmanuel Thai Restaurant

Best Thai food I have had in a long time. We had a group. We were seated immediately, and the service was great. Try the golden triangles - you won't be...

Albany halal grill

“ I placed an order for a Team of 20 of my coworkers and they all fell in love with this place. The food and service are excellent. They wrote everybody’s...

Tara Kitchen

After hearing great review from work about Tara's, I gave them a try for takeout on this past Thursday. Immediately upon entering I was greeted by very...

Ms. Lizzie's Kitchen

Trucker family! Spent $23 and got so much food I regretted it.. straight man vs food vibe... it was refreshing to be out on the road, receive a delicious meal,...

Northeast Chinese II

Delicious Authentic Chinese food!!! I haven't had such excellent ethnic food since Chinatown in the 80s!!! Quality is their key ingredient. Service was...

Arby's

While I don't generally eat roast beef, when my brother bought a turnover and curly fries (among the stuff he purchased to be split between himself, my...

Tuscan Oven

It has been a while since my last review, since way before COVID. However, I have been ordering regularly. I always confuse this between Tuscan Kitchen, but...

Burger King

It's hit or miss sometimes but when Nicole or the manager are working, they'll always do you right. The new supervisor is trash and is causing...

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

This place is outstanding. Friendly staff and amazing fast service. I just got my food before i paid. Wow! What ia that?? Yeah, it’s fast-food and it’s...

Burger King

Ay i dont even eat Burger King like that but let me tell you something about this one over here. The staff are so friendly every time i come to order. 5,10,15,...

Wendy's

my 2 daughters orderd from this wendys today, and my oldest daughter wasn't giving the correct food. she brought the food back up to get it corrected and...

Burger King

The women who is working the front counter and the drive thru taking orders needs to get paid double probably triple whatever they are paying her. She was...

McDonald's

Jasmine was sooo nice at the McDonald’s!!! She was so happy at the drive thru line today and made my sons cheeseburgers clean of any pickles, onions or...

Taco Bell

This is usually the best pick in Albany if you want fast food. Both Taco Bell and KFC items are usually good. Especially if the guy with the radio voice is...

Taco Bell

We have really enjoyed our experience the last few times we've been here. The new staff rocks! Super friendly and efficient and the food was hot and good....

McDonald's

For fast food it is what it is. Most of the time we get our order correct, staff is usually somewhat friendly and usually include tge BBQ sauce without having...

Lilac Blossom

This place is great, best Chinese takeout in the area, probably the cap region. Its pricier, but the quality is there, you can taste the difference. Their food...

Sweet Willy's Pizzeria

I never do reviews but I felt like I had to for this place. The customer service was amazing, the guy on the phone was really nice and patient when taking our...

Mr Pio Pio

The best chicken dish around. The server is friendly. It's more of a take out restaurant but there are some tables. It's clean and the food is really...

Capital Thai

Our favorite Thai restaurant! The owner is super friendly and the food is delicious. Highly recommend #56 yellow curry and #70 pad ped asparagus with chicken....

Van's

Pho was really good I bought 3 beef phos and a seafood one and they did not disappoint as I have searching for a good spot they definitely did not let me down...

McGeary's

Great Irish pub! The beer was flowing and delicious, the TV's were blasting March Madness games, and the food was as expected (two big sloppy burgers,...

JC's Central Deli

I stumbled upon this place and let me tell y'all, it's the best deli in the 518. Everything is fresh, homemade and delicious! Staff is courteous and...

The Healing Meals

On weekends when I'm out of town and Monday meal prep is either limited or unlikely, the Healing Meals' lunch/dinner delivery option is a big help....

Shogun

Hands down the best sushi spot that I’ve ever been to. My boyfriend and I go there all the time. Got the Tom Yum soup and there’s nothing like it. The...

Across the Street Pub

Unless you dislike having TV on while you eat you will love this absolutely wonderful pub! It's a bit noisy but the food is totally worth it! Their...

Cafe Calabria II

Welcoming and friendly from the start. Attentive and timely service. Our food was tasty and seasoned well. Their pasta sauces are full bodied and yet don’t...

Loch & Quay

A local staple in downtown Albany and a great place to grab food and drinks before an event at the MVP Arena or a show at Empire Live/The Palace Theater. One...

Camila’s to go

Camila's to go is my new lunchtime to-go. I popped in for a quick meal while running some errands. I got a slice of pizza and one of the best chicken...

DeMarco's Restaurant

Quaint neighborhood restaurant/bar with quality italian food. Eggplant appetiser, sausages and meatballs excellent. Diverse menu. Service attentive. Will...

Kuma Ani (New Scotland Avenue, Albany)

Best ramen spot in Albany. The entire menu is worth exploring as I keep trying new things and have never been disappointed. Great selection of Japanese beer...

The Bread Butler

I have yet to try a Bread Butler product I didn't like. My all time favorite bread of theirs is Lila. Perfect for toasting and sandwiches. They offer half...

Sbarro

Great location, Every now and then they'll do free samples of their fresh garlic bread , Their pizzas are also so good. The manager i believe or the...

Prinzo's Bakery

Hot, cheap, freshly baked bread that's complete with a framed dog photo. The only sad part is that the cat manager is no longer there. Please consider...

Zoya’s

Not just pizza!Their restaurant includes a large variety of delicious, Mediterranean style cuisine. I loved their pizza, but their rice bowl BLEW ME AWAY. I...

Sainatos Deli and Catering

An amazing neighborhood sandwich shop and Italian deli. The breakfast sandwiches and subs are top notch. If you get an Italian mix sub you won't regret...

Maurice's Pearl Street Delicatessen

This place is amazing, from the food, to the layout, and all the way to the staff. It's my favorite lunch spot. My go-to is roast beef on a hard roll or...

Joe's Grill

Great little watering hole! Friday nights they need more than just a bartender doing the cooking and bartending. Had to wait more than 15 min for a beer on...

Capital City Diner

Amazing service! My waitress was very thoughtful of everyone around me, including myself. If you enjoy a good dinner, this is definitely a must go spot. Even...

Mimi's Kitchen Café

The best cafe, the food is so delicious. Every time I go to Everett road I order food from Mimi’s Cafe. Everything is fresh and delicious. Was excited to...

Palais Royale

I go at night to play on the bar game machine from back in the day as a 90s kid nostalgia. It's still has the old vibe of an old school bar with a pool...

Arby's

I love arby’s . No complaints at this location . Food was done fast and tasted great. Only issue with this location is sometimes it can be tough to get in...

Wolff's Biergarten

Amazing! It's getting harder and harder to find German food, let alone authentic. Great atmosphere, smiling staff and authentic German beer on tap....

South Pearl Coffee Shop

4 stars for atmosphere only because this place hasn't changed AT ALL in 20 years, but that's not a complaint.... To me, it means they're about...

Allie B's Cozy Kitchen

This is literally the best soul food I ever had. The Mac and cheese and ribs are everything ! I wish this place was open 24/7 lol. Also, very friendly customer...

Route 20 Cafe and Deli

The sandwiches are always great here, made to order. It’s a hole in the wall, well worth stopping in. My go to place! Not much in atmosphere, but then again,...

Cafe Madison

Servers need help delivering food and clearing tables to keep things moving, but the food is so good it deserves the highest rating. The Eggs Benedict will...

Mr Bumbles Cafe

Whoever owns this place deserves an award. Also Avocado toast with Bacon and Egg is enough to feed 2. Love the reusable cups and metal straws, you’ll get to...

The Breakfast Spot

My friend been telling me about this place for a year and a half now! Came the other day... Well I came back 2 day's in a row and it was hit... Loved it!...

Fresh Neighborhood Market aka Fresh west Hill Market Inc

Awesome customer service.Owners and operaters so polite and friendly.Fresh food always and the best breakfast sandwiches around the hood.Reasonably priced...

IHOP

Service was EXCELLENT! We wanted milkshakes & were told they had be out of ice cream for days. That is not good at all. I ordered crepes. They were not...

Good Religion Grill

The food is to die for, I had the stew and jerk chicken. The food is marvelous. I highly recommend eating here. The sides are wonderful the menu is great you...

Dave's Hot Chicken

One of the best fried chicken joints I've had in a long time. The different spice levels are great and the chicken sizes are big. Always enjoy coming here...

Sugar foot's soul kitchen

I had the fried chicken dinner with collard greens and candy yams. My husband had the fried whiting with potato salad and Mac & cheese. We each had a slice...

Fatty's Uptown

Food is amazing. Normally when you order from a pizza place in upstate. The pizza is great and the other food is a hit or miss. Or vice versa. But everything...

Cusato's Eatery

This is by far the best pizza in Albany. The slices are huge and the dough of the pizza is fantastic. I also personally love their garlic knots, wings, and...

Sabor a Campo

Deli Paisanitos

Delicious authentic food with lovely owners who run the small restaurant. Reasonable prices and VERY fresh food. I will be going there again in the near...

Empire Nutrition

This place is a great alternative for coffee. It's light on the stomach too unlike coffee. The 32oz cups cost $7. You can pick your caffeine level. There...

Kane’s Hot Dogs on Wheels

I like this new hot dog establishment alot.I became its first customer when it had a grand opening last Saturday (December 10) just after it opened, which is...