31 Best Italian Restaurants in Albany

“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!“

“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!)“

“Went here with my mom, aunt, and both grandmas and we couldn’t have had a better time!! The chef and owner Ali spent so much time talking with us and was so personable, kind, and welcoming. My mom and aunt are visiting Italy in a few weeks and he even spent the time to give them travel ideas. We also spent more time with him doing the table side cacio e pepe. Not only did it taste SO GOOD but it was such a fun experience. Even my grandma said that she absolutely loved the food and had an amazing night (and that’s a HUGE compliment coming from her, she always complains when we go out to eat…). Everything was perfect and there’s nothing I would’ve changed . So grateful for Ali and the time he spent with us. My new favorite restaurant! We will be back soon for sure.“

“My VERY FAVORITE restaurant ❤️❤️❤️“

“BEST ITALIAN FOOD IN THE NORTEAST ,“

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

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

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

“Fast, friendly service. Great food!“

“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“

“Very large and filling slice. It melts just right and is served hot. It's a bit more than 3$ a slice.

The place being a few minutes walk from the bus terminal makes it very worth it for someone passing through. Great customer service from the owner too.

There are a few seats inside to eat. Very hot inside but most people probably take to go.

Its the best place for a quick and cheap meal in this city.“

“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!“

“My group stopped in from out of town and had such a great experience! My dad is very particular about his food, especially when it comes to wings, and he was so impressed! Since he lives in Buffalo, he has a hard time eating chicken wings out of town, and he found that the wings here were just as good! He also absolutely loved the pizza. On top of the amazing food, our server Jackie was incredible. She was friendly and provided great service which made the experience even better. If you’re in the area, I would definitely recommend stopping here. We’ll for sure be back next time we’re in town!“

“Fast, friendly service. Great food!“

“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!“

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

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

“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!!!“

“We went for a family dinner with five people getting a wide range of dishes -- from sandwhiches to cocktails to personal pizza. We skipped dessert. The dining room is roomy and a bit loud but we had a great time and great service. Too bad the patio is right off Western Avenue traffic! Otherwise, one of the few places you can order pizza and wine and both are good.“

“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.“

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

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

“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!“

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

“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 .“

“Wow the pizza is amazing! I ordered the gluten free pizza and it was incredible. Husband and son got the regular pizza and it was also delicious! Cool atmosphere and the outdoor area is neat!“

“Best Italian food in Albany!“

“Tastes god and delicious“

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

“I went there for the second time yesterday and had a really great experience again.
The food was fresh, the worker behind the counter Morgan, was pleasant, made sure my food was made exactly how I wanted it, and made sure I had everything I needed.
Very refreshing because I love to not notice choices or forget something important for my meal.
As a vegetarian eating out can be a real pain, but after my experience yesterday I'm confident that if I show up here, I'm going to leave happy.
I didn't remember to take a picture until I was a quarter of the way through but thought with how well my food was made it warranted a picture anyway.
10/10 for food and service, I highly recommend.
Thank you so much for the excellent service.
I'll be back!“