Café Capriccio
$$$ • Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bars
Hours:
49 Grand St, Albany
(518) 465-0439
About Café Capriccio
Customers' Favorites
Chicken & Eggplant Sorrento
Sausage & Shrimp Risotto
Butter Pecan Cheesecake
Eggplant Parmigiana
Meatball Appetizer
Roasted Vegetables
Housemade Ravioli
Duck Scarpariello
Lump Crab Risotto
Chicken Francese
Café Capriccio Reviews
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Hours
| Monday | 5 - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 5 - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 9PM |
| Friday | 5 - 9PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 9PM |
| Sunday | 5 - 9PM |
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Café Capriccio is a restaurant located in a historic neighborhood, celebrated for its old-school Italian setting and excellent food and service. This family-owned gem in downtown Albany has been a favorite for over 30 years, making it a great choice for special occasions. The restaurant provides exceptional meals, attentive staff, and a magical atmosphere, ensuring guests feel welcomed. Jim Rua, who oversees the establishment, plays a crucial role in maintaining its success. The cozy ground floor features beautiful natural wood paneling, booths, and an old-fashioned long wooden bar, where a skilled bartender crafts house specials like the luscious Pear Martini.
Guests often praise the friendly and engaging house staff, who work seamlessly to offer a wonderful dining experience. The menu includes appetizers such as House Special Stuffed Clams and Meatballs with Ricotta, served in a delicious homemade red sauce. For entrées, options like Chicken Sorrento, Tagliatelle with fresh imported Truffles, and burrata ravioli with homemade sausage are popular choices, often accompanied by a fine selection of wines. Desserts, including fresh-made Tiramisu and outstanding pistachio cake, complete the meal perfectly. Visitors also enjoy the ravioli, pink pasta, duck scarpiella, chicken francaise, and the house’s carefully crafted drinks like the Pear Martini. Although parking can be a concern in the neighborhood, many agree that the delightful food and atmosphere make Café Capriccio a must-visit destination in Albany.