IL FARO
698 N Pearl St, Menands
(518) 463-2208
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Food was amazing, service was excellent ! I would go back without question, also side note Macy was our waitress/server she is wonderful!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was good but nothing special. Service was excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Wow! I want to go back again tomorrow! Fantastic veggie options. Delicious, imaginative and a great vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had dinner with three friends before the theater and we were very impressed by the welcome and especially by the food. So many tempting things on the menu. And so nice to see all the vegetarian and vegan options. All four of us loved what we ate. I started with a small plate of string bean caper salad with dill. Delicious. And the curried couscous sticky butternut squash was a delightful play of delicate flavors. My friends had the rigatoni bolognese and the fresh mozzarella chicken parmigiana and were equally impressed. We will definitely be coming back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jess and crew are wonderful!!
Welcoming, warm and extremely accommodating ♥️
As always… food was exceptional !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had the hanger steak which was well seasoned and tender my wife had the fettuccine carbonara which she loved. My daughter had the eggplant parmesan great taste only downfall was the penne were not drained enough and caused it to be watery. Waitress was
very attentive as was the hostess. Would highly recommend I'll Faro. We'll definitely return
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was absolutely delicious and they had a great selection of vegetarian and gluten free items! Some of the best decaf coffee I've ever had, served in cute fancy china teacups. It was quiet and the servers were so thoughtful and kind. I highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The staff is fantastic and they're so good at accommodating dietary restrictions. We go on date night and it never disappoints.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I were looking to celebrate our 2 year anniversary; I looked on Reddit for recommendations for date night dinners. Il Faro was highly recommended! I never knew the place existed! I made a reservation, they accommodated a high chair for us so we could set our 2 month old babies car seat at our table. We were greeted with such happiness, it felt like walking into a friend’s house! They graciously gave us champagne to celebrate our anniversary and gave us bread to chow on while waiting for appetizers. They had just updated their menu to fall themed foods and everything we ate was remarkably delicious and tons of flavor!! The service was VERY polite and speedy. My wife was very satisfied with our anniversary meal, and Il Faro turned out to be a place we will be heading back to for more occasions - I have already been recommending it to friends!
Parking: Parking lot to the side of the restaurant. We went at 5:45 and parking lot was not too full but when we left at 7:00 there were only a few open spots left.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Parmigiana
My husband and I went here for our anniversary, and I only have two regrets: I wish I had come here sooner, and I wish I could have eaten more. We started our meal with the burrata antipasto, which was delicious. We also had bread that tasted like it was made in-house—it was perfect paired with olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette.
For our meals, I got the eggplant parmesan, and my husband got Chef Chris's lasagna. Both dishes came out quickly and were expertly made. My eggplant was tender and flavorful, covered with a delicious marinara and the perfect amount of cheese. The lasagna was also topped with a flavorful marinara and had just the right amount of cheese. The meat in the lasagna was hand-ground, which gave it a fresh taste. I tried a bite of the lasagna too, and I loved it. Unfortunately, we didn’t have room for dessert.
The ambiance and decor of the restaurant were gorgeous, and I loved the tableware. The staff was friendly and professional. The manager wished us a happy anniversary and offered us champagne to celebrate, which we gladly accepted. Our waitress, Quinn, was really sweet and took great care of us. I can’t wait to visit again!
Vegetarian options: Many dishes can be made vegetarian
Dietary restrictions: There are gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options
Parking: About 10 parking spots
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagna, Sauce, Eggplant Parmigiana, Fresh Baked Bread
Restaurantji Recommends
First - the hospitality was by far the best. The owner is very present in many aspects for front of the house. Second - the food! No more needs to be said. Really enjoyed the experience. My drink was also top notch. Very creative menu of food & drinks - changes seasonally. Vegetarian & GF friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We love Il Faro. The service is friendly and attentive, and most importantly, the food is always excellent! I love the variety of choices. Something for everyone -- meat, fish, or vegetarian/vegan. And both presentation and taste is always outstanding, no matter what we choose. Good variety of wines as well. It's our favorite restaurant in the area.
Il Faro is one my favorite places to have dinner with my partner, I highly recommend it
Dietary restrictions: Very accommodating
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful atmosphere, stellar service, fabulous food and a lovely experience start to finish! Looking forward to going back soon!
Our group has such a great time here. The decor and little details such as real China was wonderful. The food so good. The service above and beyond. I highly recommend this hidden gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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