We came in from out of town and found this gem on google. We enjoyed a fabulous dinner. Pizza was off the chain and our chicken parm was one of the best ever!
Food was more than delicious and the drinks were strong and made perfectly. The servers were kind, knowledgeable, and attentive. Anytime I'm in Albany I will be stopping in. 10/10, 5 stars.
Ilana Becker
I recently hosted an event at Villa di Como Ristorante through my job, and everything was absolute perfection -- the food, the drinks, their team, the atmosphere. Our guests complimented it all throughout the night. The staff was warm, welcoming, flexible, and collaborative. It was a memorable and enjoyable evening. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica Tremblay
Delicious food, cozy atmosphere, and welcoming staff. When a reservation snafu came up, the owner was understanding and more than accommodating to our large party. The limoncello is top notch- highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Octopus Carpaccio, Pasta Vodka, Pollo Parmigiana, Burrata Salad
servicefoodexperiance
The closest you'll get to authentic Italian food in the Albany area. The pasta was cooked perfectly, the sauces are flavorful. We were very happy with the service received. Worth the trip, you'll go back.
We had their signature pasta dish, pasta with shrimp and mushrooms in a vodka sauce. Very good and ample quantity. A few things didn't sit well with me. $12 draft beer; really. 3.5% surcharge for using a credit card, come on. No bread or side salad served with the meal. The main was very good but the other things just set a bad taste. Probably won't return.
Amy390
Excellent as always! We had a fantastic waitress. Meals and apps were perfection, delicious wine and the absolute best cheesecake ever! Missed seeing my friend Ali, but we'll be back again and again!
Juliette DeNeve
A very cozy atmosphere with exceptional service; food was lovely as ever (I’ve been here 3x) recommend the lago di como and an espresso martini (although all listed drinks and meals are spectacular).
This is one of the best Italian restaurants you can find ever…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza Margherita, Pasta Vodka, Garlic Bread, Carbonara Pasta
A V.
I don't know if I'd go back to this place. My girlfriend and I made this our late valentine's day dinner. We chose this spot due to its great reviews and it seemed intimate for a little date. Made reservations ahead as they are reservation only and were super excited. When we walked in we were greeted by our waiter who sat us, and gave us our menus and walked away to grab water. Nice, everything seemed good so far and we were both eager to try this menu out. Both me and her were very hungry and decided to place some apps while we checked out the rest of the menu. When I asked the server he said that he could not do that, that the whole order needed to be taken at once. Ok... cool no biggie. So again super hungry so we rush to see what we want we place the order and get some wine. Now I had asked about the rosé I ordered, how it tasted or if the server liked it. He just said it's sweet, awesome my girlfriend loves sweet rosé. So we get the bottle, and during wine service he asks if we want to test taste it, to which I say, "it's ok, you can pour the glass" ( sweet rosé is sweet rosé). That was my mistake because as soon as he left that bottle, that was the last time I saw the server. The wine we got was not the one we wanted, it was a dryer one. I would have said something but the server never came around. Apps came, no server. Apps left no server. Meals came no server. Meals left no server. We had the bartender come by and asked him for dessert menus. We asked him about being given the wrong wine. He just blew us off with we're out of it, and that it was a typo on the menu. Server came back at the end to give us our check. We paid the bill and left feeling not angry, or mad. Just disappointed, still tipped 20% because I get everyone has hard days. However when you're paying over $200+ for a meal of two there are some service standards.
It was my first time there. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Everything we ordered was excellent. The cherry covered Gelato, and the oranchello were especially good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Pollo Parmigiana
Amanda Endres
Ordered food for takeout and it is hands down the best Italian food you can find in Albany! Amazing experience overall, can’t wait for restaurants to open so we can go in to eat!
FredM
Incredibly over priced for what it is. $36 for Boxed spaghetti onions and bacon in a tomato sauce (Amatriciana). No prices on online food Menu. I feel like I was robbed without a gun.
Jake Halpin
Really, really fantastic food. Nice atmosphere. Don’t sleep on the orangecello!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pasta Vodka, Tiramisu
Levent Süleymanoğlu
The food and service was very good, and the cello should definitely be drunk.
We came in from out of town and found this gem on google. We enjoyed a fabulous dinner. Pizza was off the chain and our chicken parm was one of the best ever!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Peppereroni Bacon Sausage Pizza, Pizza Margherita, Chicken Parmigiana, Pepperoni Pizza, Spaghetti Carbonara, Calamari Fritti, Pasta Carbonara
Food was more than delicious and the drinks were strong and made perfectly. The servers were kind, knowledgeable, and attentive. Anytime I'm in Albany I will be stopping in. 10/10, 5 stars.
I recently hosted an event at Villa di Como Ristorante through my job, and everything was absolute perfection -- the food, the drinks, their team, the atmosphere. Our guests complimented it all throughout the night. The staff was warm, welcoming, flexible, and collaborative. It was a memorable and enjoyable evening. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food, cozy atmosphere, and welcoming staff. When a reservation snafu came up, the owner was understanding and more than accommodating to our large party. The limoncello is top notch- highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Octopus Carpaccio, Pasta Vodka, Pollo Parmigiana, Burrata Salad
The closest you'll get to authentic Italian food in the Albany area. The pasta was cooked perfectly, the sauces are flavorful. We were very happy with the service received. Worth the trip, you'll go back.
We had their signature pasta dish, pasta with shrimp and mushrooms in a vodka sauce. Very good and ample quantity. A few things didn't sit well with me. $12 draft beer; really. 3.5% surcharge for using a credit card, come on. No bread or side salad served with the meal. The main was very good but the other things just set a bad taste. Probably won't return.
Excellent as always! We had a fantastic waitress. Meals and apps were perfection, delicious wine and the absolute best cheesecake ever! Missed seeing my friend Ali, but we'll be back again and again!
A very cozy atmosphere with exceptional service; food was lovely as ever (I’ve been here 3x) recommend the lago di como and an espresso martini (although all listed drinks and meals are spectacular).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Octopus Carpaccio, Spaghetti Con, Arugula, Calamari Fritti, Tiramisu
This is one of the best Italian restaurants you can find ever…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza Margherita, Pasta Vodka, Garlic Bread, Carbonara Pasta
I don't know if I'd go back to this place. My girlfriend and I made this our late valentine's day dinner. We chose this spot due to its great reviews and it seemed intimate for a little date. Made reservations ahead as they are reservation only and were super excited. When we walked in we were greeted by our waiter who sat us, and gave us our menus and walked away to grab water. Nice, everything seemed good so far and we were both eager to try this menu out. Both me and her were very hungry and decided to place some apps while we checked out the rest of the menu. When I asked the server he said that he could not do that, that the whole order needed to be taken at once. Ok... cool no biggie. So again super hungry so we rush to see what we want we place the order and get some wine. Now I had asked about the rosé I ordered, how it tasted or if the server liked it. He just said it's sweet, awesome my girlfriend loves sweet rosé. So we get the bottle, and during wine service he asks if we want to test taste it, to which I say, "it's ok, you can pour the glass" ( sweet rosé is sweet rosé). That was my mistake because as soon as he left that bottle, that was the last time I saw the server. The wine we got was not the one we wanted, it was a dryer one. I would have said something but the server never came around. Apps came, no server. Apps left no server. Meals came no server. Meals left no server. We had the bartender come by and asked him for dessert menus. We asked him about being given the wrong wine. He just blew us off with we're out of it, and that it was a typo on the menu. Server came back at the end to give us our check. We paid the bill and left feeling not angry, or mad. Just disappointed, still tipped 20% because I get everyone has hard days. However when you're paying over $200+ for a meal of two there are some service standards.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Burrata Salad
Restaurantji Recommends
It was my first time there. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Everything we ordered was excellent. The cherry covered Gelato, and the oranchello were especially good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Pollo Parmigiana
Ordered food for takeout and it is hands down the best Italian food you can find in Albany! Amazing experience overall, can’t wait for restaurants to open so we can go in to eat!
Incredibly over priced for what it is. $36 for Boxed spaghetti onions and bacon in a tomato sauce (Amatriciana). No prices on online food Menu. I feel like I was robbed without a gun.
Really, really fantastic food. Nice atmosphere. Don’t sleep on the orangecello!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pasta Vodka, Tiramisu
The food and service was very good, and the cello should definitely be drunk.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5