32 Best Italian Restaurants in Albany

“Absolutely wonderful experience! I took 12 employees out to celebrate the holiday season and see a show in Albany. From the time we called for a reservation, right through dinner, the entire staff, and especially our server Casey were so welcoming and accommodating. The drinks, food, and service were all superb! Casey made us feel like we were the only thing that mattered in the restaurant, while the kitchen and bar handled some special requests with ease! In a world where the meaning of hospitality seems to have been forgotten by so many, this restaurant still knows what it means, and executes flawlessly. I highly recommend, and will definitely be back when in the Albany area. (I may even have to make a special trip back just for this restaurant!)“

“We stumbled on the place by chance and were not disappointed. The bartender, Jill was very friendly. Our meals were full of flavor. My husband got the chicken parm and I the barramundi. Finished by a tiramisu martini with a side of tiramisu. Sooooo good. We will definitely go back! Oh! The fresh bread and olive oil topped with tapenade was delish as well!“

“Pollo alla Rusa, perfection, bread and butter, perfection, vegetables, perfection, portion sizes ample. BYOB Chef seasoned my meal expertly! Atmosphere could use a bit of upgrading. Best real Italian meal I have had in Florida.“

“Grappa 72 has always been my favorite. ❤️here’s why. I hadn’t been in awhile- used to go frequently, so I grabbed a to-go order of their excellent fettuccini bolognese and some bruschetta to take home after a very long drive- ❤️❤️❤️and had a glass of wine at their friendly and comfortable bar while I waited. It’s 100 degrees outside- so I wasn’t dressed (shorts and an ocean city tee lol) but it was early.. so I popped in to wait for my order. From reception to bar to the chef popping out with my order- to the other lovely guests who were popping in as well and enjoying banter and kind conversation.. the bartender primo making everyone happy- I can’t tell you how much that atmosphere warms my soul. Good people, great food, no pretensions, phenomenal service.. and I can attest from so many previous visits- a warm and inviting dining room where when they have music you never want to leave. Soooo well done from every aspect. Thanks Grappa!!! I’ll be back soon, I’ve missed you while I’ve been away! Did I mention the bolognese? It’s better than my own- and that’s saying a lot! 😉Sincerely, Mary“

“I was going to gatekeep this but it's too special not to share. We went to Villa di Como and everything from start to finish was delicious. We started with cocktails made with their house made limoncello and orangecello, for apps we got the rice balls, garlic bread, calamari, broccoli rabe, and prosciutto and arugula pizza. We should have stopped there because it was more than enough food for four people. But we went on a tour and got more. We added the porchini mushroom pasta special, the Margherita pizza, frutti di mare pasta and pasta carbonara. Every dish was flavorful and made with attention to detail and love. We were all rotating plates bc it was sooo good. The pasta, sauce, cream, butter and oil tasted like nothing I've ever had locally. We had another round of drinks made with their in house orangecello, cheesecake and espresso ice cream for dessert.
Villa di Como is an intimate, clean and authentic space where you won't be disappointed. The food and cocktails were a 10 out of 10 for everyone. It's spotless, organized and the bathroom is maintained very well. They also have items that they make in house for you to experience at home. The service was top tier. Be sure to ask for Matteo or sit right at the bar. This will be a place that I frequent. 🧡🤌🏿“

“BEST ITALIAN FOOD IN THE NORTEAST ,“

“Thank you! For a great take out order!! For my Mother on Mother’s Day! Delish! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I will be back!“

“Best coffee in Albany, flavor and comfort guaranteed!“

“The food, service & ambience were all superb!! 5⭐️“

“Ricardo and his brother are amazing! I walk in and hear how are you Mr Frank everytime. Food is always perfect! I order appetizers, sandwiches, pizzas, dinners always delicious! My favorite is the Blackened Chicken Sandwich! Highly recommend you to try them!“

“Thank you! For a great take out order!! For my Mother on Mother’s Day! Delish! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I will be back!“

“We had a really good experience at Ralph’s. It was a quaint little place that has obviously been in business for a long time. The staff was friendly. The place was clean and welcoming. Started off with medium buffalo wings and french fries with beef gravy. For dinner I had a half portion of penne with two meatballs and one hot sausage. My wife had the fish fry with french fries. The french fries were cooked exceptionally well crispy on the outside soft on the inside. The beef gravy was delicious and salty. Just like I expected definitely homemade. My half portion of pasta was definitely more than enough for one person the meatballs were tender, and the sausage was flavorful. I got it with the marinara sauce, which was a little spicy to my surprise, but it was still good. My wife enjoyed the fish fry said it was delicious in the cocktail sauce and tartar sauce was good. The wings in my opinion are one of the best in the area. Great flavor cooked exceptionally well crispy on the outside tender on the inside indefinitely fresh it’s a must try if you like chicken wings. We also ordered a sheet pizza to go with Italian sweet peppers and sausage turned out to be delicious. We heated it up the next day. It’s a must try for looking for a good place for dinner. That’s not very expensive but has good quality food. Recommend giving it a try.“

“Our new place to go. We did the family meal takeout. It was delicious, everything was great. We even added meatballs and sausage, plus canoli's for dessert. The price was more than reasonable for the amount of food. Top notch all the way!!!“

“They have a nice happy hour. Good deals on food and drinks. It gets crowed and the happy hour only applies to bar seating. It should cover the high tops in the bar too, you have to stand around at the bar to get food and drinks, if there’s no bar seats available. Even know plenty of high tops are right there and empty.“

“Great place to stop when passing through Albany for some quick fresh Italian food take-out for the whole family. Seriously, forget the Thruway rest areas. If you have kids whose staple food is boiled noodles and butter, no matter the time nor the day, Bellini's will satisfy, and won't break the bank. Without a Noodles & co around for at least 100 miles, Bellini's has you covered, and is a must-stop for us. I can also recommend the meatballs and sausage.“

“Fabulous food and friendly people! Lots to look at while you eat or wait. Thanks everyone! ❤️🥰“

“Solid and reliable! Always good food and great portions- easily accommodated our large party and super attentive staff.“

“5 stars.Best in Albany. Been coming here since I was a kid,in the 90s.“

“custimer service is excellant but most of all their pizza is the best of the of the best keep the good work up you all rock“

“Thanks for the pickle pizza!! You made this pregnant lady very happy 🥰🥒🍕“

“I visit there about 4-5 times a month to grab a bite to eat, I usually get the lasagna dinner or their hot subs. Hands down the best in the area. The staff is always friendly and helpful. when in the area a must stop it won't disappoint!“

“amazing food! love the burger and fries. yummy!“

“Love a good slice of pizza
Hate a bad slice of pizza
So when I say I love that this store opened up
That comes from my heart and my soul
Best pizza I've had since my grandfather died my grandfather was Sicilian
Shout out Joseph Luciano
Miss you Grandpa

But when it comes to a slice of that restaurant that's right quiet friendly environment they could not have done better if they tried
I wish this was a chain of these
So I can eat there pizza more often“

“I attended a fund raising event today.The staff was extraordinary!The food was in generous and delicious portions,and the pastry table prior to the event was luscious especially the cheese danish. Food was served experty.I had a wonderful time and thank all the staff for a job very well done!“

“I have ben to few Sbarro's, as far away as Nassau, Bahamas. the producte are consistent. I do like the pizza, new york style and Sicilian . Usually when. in colonie center I get ziti to go . After I pay I usually look at the wide pizza selection and enjoy it vicariously . The other things look good. As a good italian, who has done many reviews. As many as I come across. Sbarro's new ork style is quite good and if I was hungry for pizza, I would not pass it up .“

“Excellent service! Great food! Reasonable prices. Morgan was a great waitress! Perfect dinner! Thank you!“

“always satisfied , staff and food is always great and family approved meals for sure🙌“

“They have 4 vegan pizzas and 2 vegan appetizers (mozzarella sticks and jalapeño poppers). I had the appetizers and both the vegan Florentine and vegan Fra Diavolo pizzas. Highly recommend to grab the pizza to the Albany Distillery Company and grab some drinks too!“

“Tastes god and delicious“

“Best Italian food in Albany!“

“Dinner buffets are awesome! Prices are great and lots of option available.“

“Very good place!! My only issue is my wife and I went there in the late afternoon and it was basically empty, between lunch and dinner and the place was excessively loud throughout the building. Even the soda machine was loud. You have to talk very loud just to place an order.“