50 Best Italian Restaurants near Colonie

“Just today we had a holiday luncheon of 25 people. Our servers were excellent and everything went smoothlyrics. Everyone loved the food and drinks! I thank the staff for accommodating us!! I am a regular there already but I recommend this restaurant to anyone looking to have a great meal in a great atmosphere. Thank you olive garden gang!!“

“I've been coming here for years, lunch breaks, dinners, just coming in for fun, I absolutely love this place and is one of my favorite pizza places in the area and could compete with NYC pizza as far as how amazing it is. 10/10 highly recommend“

“Had placed an order for a work party through mealeo and when I arrived to pick it up my order had never went through to the restaurant. The lady working was extremely apologetic and overall just had a wonderful attitude. She was able to get my food made and had me out of there in no time. Great service and great food!“

“Had dinner last night at Johnny's and it was amazing. The food was delicious. Our waitress, Vanessa made our evening magical.“

“We had a fabulous dinner last night at The Ritz. This was my first time here and enjoyed it very much. The atmosphere was beautiful and my dinner very good. Our server Nicole, was so sweet and attentive. The entire experience was outstanding and we look forward to returning very soon. Thank you to the hostess Maria, for also making our experience so enjoyable.“

“Such a wonderful staff and great atmosphere! Food and drinks are amazing- can see why this place is so loved! Can’t wait to come back!“

“Bacchus has been the best most under-rated pizza in the area…in NY..for years. However something changed recently. I don’t know if it was a one-off but their flour or dough changed. Not in a good way. What happened?!?“

“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!)“

“I’ve had their Pizza and Subs and both were delicious. High quality ingredients as well as very good service, definitely a go too when on Upper Union St“

“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!“

“Fantastic subs and salads with delightful and friendly guys putting them together. I hope it never changes because the quality of everything they offer is excellent. The price of the food is very fair compared to other shops. I don’t want cold cuts everyday but I only purchase the Boar’s Head brand that is used for their subs.“

“Stopped in Albany en route from NYC to the Adirondacks — this spot would not be out of place among the great Italian restaurants in lower Manhattan. Genuinely one of the best Italian meals I've ever had, in a beautiful location on Lark Street. A must try when you're in Albany“

“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“

“Not only does Grano have amazing food, but their customer service is also fantastic! I went there recently before a show at Proctors, and unfortunately the kitchen was a little behind, and we did not have enough time to eat. When leaving Proctors, our server was waiting outside the theater to give us our food to take home. They really went above and beyond. I will definitely be going back soon!“

“Authentic Italian! Reminded me of eating in my Nona’s dining room! The meal was phenomenal starting with the delicious salad dressing, crusty Italian bread & eggplant parmigiana with spaghetti.“

“We went to Anthonys last night. Meal started out great with the fresh, warm bread and dipping plate. Caprese salad, also excellent! Tuscan chicken and veal marsala were both top notch! Best meal we have had in awhile!“

“We visited Sofia's tonight with the family to celebrate our birthdays (mine and my two siblings). The food was incredible and the cocktails were great too. The calamari was seasoned just right and crispy. Everyone loved their meals; the table had veal parm, chicken alla Sofia, spaghetti and meatballs, and pasta with pear and gorgonzola. The portion sizes were generous. The restaurant had a lovely ambiance. We each received a complimentary birthday dessert, and they sang to us twice because my brother missed the first time. The crème brûlée was top tier. The staff was very kind and attentive and made our experience enjoyable. I'm really happy I found this place. Thank you, Sofia's, for such a memorable birthday!“

“I'm from Scotia and this was my first time here Thursday, 8/28. It will NOT be my last.“

“The service was incredible, the food was unforgettable, and the price point was very fair. Despite being overwhelmed with several tables at once, and training a new hire, our server was poised, graceful, and prompt, and was kind enough to offer suggestions for entrees and wine pairings. It was evident that her section was extremely busy, and we were politely notified that the kitchen was short-staffed that Friday evening. But we never would have guessed as the service was outstanding and the food arrived within a reasonable time. Thank you to our beautiful server whose name I regrettably cannot recall (dark hair, crow tattoo, drop-dead gorgeous) and to the kitchen for making our night exceptionally enjoyable.“

“The staff is absolutely awesome. Make sure to get a reservation as the place fills up fast. The place is nice but by the time we were nearing the end of our dinner, the place was packed and conversation was near impossible. They need to install a noise-absorbing ceiling or something to help minimize that.“

“BEST ITALIAN FOOD IN THE NORTEAST ,“

“Food and atmosphere both were great!“

“Great menu....great food... courteous service....fair pricing...Great people! I've never been disappointed with my meal.“

“Scottis Restaurant is outstanding. The Mussels Marinara Fra Diavolo is one of the best dishes I’ve ever had—perfectly cooked with a bold, spicy sauce. My wife loves the veal parm. Owner Guy is an excellent chef and a genuinely great person. Service is fast, friendly, and attentive. Highly recommend and will be back.“

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

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

“We went to Norrine's for dinner last night and it's definitely a "do over"! I got the stacked fried haddock. It's out of this world! Our waitress Kathy was very accommodating and very funny. We never laughed so hard!Our entire dining party was impressed with everything. Kudos to the chef. We will be back! Five Star for sure!“

“We had a wonderful Mother’s Day brunch at perrecas!“

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

“Sat at the bar and was served by Vinnie. Vinnie was super nice and we had great conversations. Gabriella was also very smiley and friendly (she drinks a lot of water lol [inside joke]). I ordered the veal cordon bleu and my adult son had the lasagna. I’ve been to Italy and this meal was just as good, if not better, than some of the food I ate in Rome, Gaeta or Naples. The food was nice and hot, the bread was perfect and the everything was tasty. Great job we will definitely be back!“

“Just this evening, I ordered take out from the wrong location. I called Stuyvesant plaza instead of Slingerlands. When I called Stuyvesant about the mistake the manager said, “ No problem”. What’s your address ? I will drive it out to you. Within a 1/2 hour this awesome guy Justin pulled into my driveway with all our food. Hot food and cold salad !! Thank you. Way to go!!“

“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!“

“lived in ny for almost 8 years and found this place by chance. its the best. I come here yearly now to celebrate my birthday. everyone is sweet, food is amazing. I will continue to drive from nc to celebrate here as long as they're open 💜🩵“

“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.“

“A great place for a fancy dinner with friends and family. They have great selection of wines and spirits that pair well with the pastas and other entrees. The wait for a table is short and the atmosphere feels like you’re in the middle of Tuscany. We got the French Onion Soup and Mozzarella Caruso for apps which were delicious. For entrees, we got Pesce Alfredo and Linguini Alle Vangole that hit the spot. Great service as well. Will come back again.“

“So this was my first time here…we had a birthday celebration for my boss! About 13 people. Reservations were for 6:00pm. I came about 15 minutes late, and some people had drinks already. We waited for our waitress to return and it was almost 1/2hr. She took our second drink order, and seemed annoyed. The restaurant was very busy (which we were told by other servers) another 1/2hr pasted and finally she took our food orders. At this point, we were very hungry and disappointed-I guess our server had another big table.. So our salads were dropped off but another female server (who seemed very professional and much nicer than our original server) After that things seemed better. Food was good! I just thought about the customer service of the first waitress. She seemed like she didn’t want to be there. I work in customer service (which is very important especially for first impressions) would i recommend this restaurant yes, food was good. Service was not so great.“

“Love the pizza every time!! Counter people they are OK!! Could be a lot better on the personalities and the tables are usually dirty and this is at 11 in the morning. But I love the pizza. And they can work on the fruit fly problems in both Johnny’s and the hamburger place.“

“I called from TN, to have the staff bring dessert to my extended family having a birthday & dinner celebration as a surprise.. they were beyond professional, courteous, & the customer service almost made me cry as they kept it a complete secret/surprise the way they had it all happen. The owner, Frannie, even texted me after, let me know how it all went, etc. The food, service, & staff i.e.(Jackie) (Frannie) & the lot, are to die for, the absolute best!! The atmosphere is perfect, all because the people who work there genuinely care about others!! Thank you ❤️💯“

“My son goes to RPI and we discovered Moscatiello's Italian Restaurant two years ago. We love going there for dinner. The food is great, the menu is HUGE and the customer service has always been excellent! It is our go to restaurant in the Troy area.“

“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!!!“

“Hands down the best pizza shop in town. What we appreciate most is the consistency every single time we order, the food is fresh, hot, and exactly what we expect. The quality never slips, which says a lot.

Their pizza is excellent, and their full menu offerings are always reliable and well-prepared. It’s clear they take pride in what they do. Whether it’s a quick lunch or dinner for the family, we know we can count on them.

We truly appreciate the consistency, service, and quality. Keep up the great work!“

“Even on a busy night like New Year’s Eve, Jacob and Anthony’s Italian Restaurant delivered. The bar was packed, yet the bartenders were great—friendly, efficient, and truly attentive. Service never slipped despite the crowd. The drinks were well made, and the appetizers impressed. The meatball was fantastic, and the calamari was cooked perfectly. A lively atmosphere with service that doesn’t miss a beat“

“their food is excellent. my favorite is veal parmesan they're Pizza is very good“

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

“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.“

“Went here on Thursday September 26 2024 for dinner and drinks with two of my friends and the food was good and the staff were kind but only problem was that the drinks were long after we ordered them“

“Thank you for everything. I placed a large order a day ahead of time and everything was delivered perfectly. It was on time, hot and delicious. Your antipasto is the best I’ve ever gotten and the wings were huge! Everyone was so happy and full. Great job!“

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