Restaurants in Schenectady

“K services Was great.. food was amazing we will come back !!!!”

“This was m first time ordering from here and i was unsure if everything was halal or only some items, the chef assured me that are 100% halal and strive to provide great service which was exceptional. The food was so delicious. I am very impressed and I most certainly will be ordering again.”

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

“We absolutely loved our time at shaker! They were accommodating and even made mock tails for the people who didn’t want to drink!”

“This morning myself and my friend came in for breakfast for the first time and had some amazing food . This was my first time in a vegan restaurant and the food was tasty and the coffee was great ! This spot is worth a try and a nice change from a conventional breakfast .”

“We had our book club here and it was fantastic. The upstairs room is so beautiful and stylish. The food was DELICIOUS and very unique. Highly recommend the biscuit flight and whipped ricotta. Cocktails were fresh takes on old classics. Staff was very gracious. I can’t wait to come back for dinner!”

“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.”

“Unbelievable atmosphere. Awesome Bartenders Drinks and the Food is Fantastic. You need to try this place!!!”

“Just had the BEST iced vanilla latte that I have EVER had in my entire life 🧋”

“I had my daughter’s baptism celebration at Canalis and I truly want to thank them for going above and beyond for our daughter’s special day. We rented out the banquet room and it was absolutely perfect. The food and service was exceptional. Thank you again Canalis. I highly recommend for any future event.”

“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!”

“Best collard greens I've ever had, pulled pork was awesome. Baked beans were tasty and I don't recommend trying the peach cobbler because you will be hooked for life”

“11-14-2025 My mom had a hair appt close by today so I picked her up to have lunch at The Bellvue Cafe. She had chicken soup and a Rueben with fries. She raved about all of it. Some of the best chicken soup around imo. The fries were nice and crispy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside. I loved seeing her enjoying all of her meal! I had chicken soup and the brisket pot roast. The carrots, onions, celery and taters were all cooked perfectly and not mush. The brisket was so tender I just used my fork. Mom took half her soup and Rueben home as she couldn’t finish it all. She did enjoy the rice pudding with whipped cream for dessert too. What an enjoyable day! 10 outta 10!!!!”

“This restaurant is Schenectady’s Best kept secret. I’ve been there several times for lunch and it never disappoints. The service is spot on from when you walk in the door, no pun intended but I’m in a wheelchair(handicap accessible) to when you are leaving, opening doors and exchanging goodbye pleasantries. The place itself is immaculate, shiny floors, beautiful atmosphere, great background music and above all delicious food you know is prepared to order. While being there for lunch, I ordered off the dinner menu with no problem, as the staff is extremely accommodating. The menu includes a wide variety of options to satisfy every palate.
Next time you’re looking for a great, quiet and delicious place for lunch or dinner, give Chez Nous a try you will not be disappointed. They have private spacious rooms for small private events and I will reiterate the place is spotless and extremely comfortable with GREAT FOOD!
Thank you and Buon Appetite!
Dean J. Tessitore”

“Food was amazing stopped for lunch 10 out of 10🔥🔥🔥🔥”

“Everything about our experience at Mila’s was perfection!! From the moment we walked in we felt welcome and appreciated. The food was divine, the service was top notch and they were amazing with our three year old! Can’t say enough good things. Run, don’t walk, to this incredible spot!!”

“Fun place to hang out, whether you play golf or not, it's so much more than that. Great food, great vibes!”

“My husband and I one of our favorite hang out, highly recommended! If you are looking for great time very friendly environment, good drinks and outstanding live music🫶🏻🍺🍹🍷🍻”

“Great food, great service. Love the back deck at the Schenectady location!”

“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.”

“A wonderful small family owned business with great food and service. Our families favorite sushi spot.”

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

“I love this restaurant. The food is great! I highly recommend it!”

“Tonight I ordered pizza from Pauly's. It was probably close to closing but they took my order for delivery. The pizza came so quickly. It was piping hot and delicious! And a very polite young man made the delivery
I will definitely be ordering again!!
Thank you Pauly's!!”

“Just had the Mac n cheese with brisket, I eat a lot of BBQ but this was the BEST I have ever had! Perfect blend of smoke and seasoning! Highly recommend!! And they gave us the last of the brisket for free! Good people!! 🐷”

“My husband and I went there this evening for Valentines dinner. We have been there for her amazing breakfasts and have ordered her take out pot pies and WOW, we were not disappointed with our amazing dinner. I had the Eggplant and my husband had the Filet. Warm and cozy atmosphere- just perfect!!”

“if you're in the mood for some good bar vittles. this is the place! I've tried many dishes and appetizers on the menu! no complaints! the best food and atmosphere! and to mention great service on top of that all.”

“They’re deserving of the positive feedback they get here. Small yes, however the flavorful food makes up for the size of the restaurant. My wife loves the crab ragoon and rices. I’ve eaten a couple of the noodle dishes and we always have roasted pork rolls. Everything tastes great and they’re nice people.”

“Good Good good”

“My child orders the sweet chicken and chicken breast every week. They're freshly cooked every morning, and my child especially loves the chicken breast. Rice noodles are my favorite, and cheese wontons are a must. The wait can be a bit long during peak dinner hours, but I understand. They put their heart into their work. I'm so grateful to have met Ming here.”

“My little girl and I always have fun every time we come everybody is very helpful and I love as you come in and you order your food they bring it to the table I love that that is so convenient especially when you are a parent and you have small kids”

“One over all star rating less because they would scrap the bottom of the bin to fill a fries order instead of making new fries. Did not like the onion ring and fries mix.”

“Whoever made the mcgriddles on 8/13/25 about 9:25am, made them flawlessly! It was finger lickin good!! Perfect! And the 2 cashiers were so pleasant. This store wins best McDonald's!”

“I've never had a problem there. The staff is always kind and respectful. The maintenance staff is doing the job every time im there.”

“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”

“I don’t know what his name was, but he was a very sweet young man that made me a delicious roast beef sandwich!”

“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!”

“Broadway lunch has been one of my favorite places for years. Their to go orders are always perfect and always hot and very quickly prepared and ready. They have the best hotdogs and meat sauce, onion rings and coleslaw! That’s my number one order! I should branch out more, I am sure they have many more wonderful things on the menu. Along time ago I used to get their Buffalo chicken wrap which was heaven! With onions, tomatoes and the Buffalo wing sauce. Sooo good!”

“Stopped tonight and we enjoyed the whole experience right from the start. Our server, Audrey, was very pleasant, and the service was fantastic. We decided to have appetizers instead of a meal. We ordered bang, bang shrimp, Buffalo chicken egg rolls and Philly steak egg rolls. All three were exceptional. I’m having a hard time deciding which I liked the best. My husband thought the Philly steak egg rolls were the best. The Manager ( or owner, not sure which) stopped by our table at the request of our waitress. I thought that was really nice. We highly recommend Maxon’s and are looking forward to going again.”

“Been eating here 35+ years! Every time I come home to Schenectady it’s the place I eat. Been on the food network!!”

“Best Bagels and Sandwiches in town!”

“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.”

“I thoroughly enjoyed my lunch at this deli. The cup of soup was more like a bowl of soup. My sandwich was very large and tasty. My blueberry pie was delightful! I plan on going there for lunch again!”

“Great vibe great coffee great food!”

“Best pizza and more. Everything is delicious!”

“great food and nice and clean”

“the food is amazing the service is great”

“Wow! What a busy night! These should be nothing but compliments for the staff, in the front of the house, and behind the scenes. It seems the autumn light show down the road has had quite an impact. We went on a whim, disregarded the suggested reservations, but were able take seats right away at the end of the bar. Best of both worlds....A little bit of patio atmosphere and dining room comfort as the temperatures began to drop. And a glimpse at the extra hard work involved this evening. Praises to Jennifer as she greeted us, offered us something to drink, and advised us if we were ordering there would be an extended wait, (a large number of parties, and parties with a large number of people, seem to have arrived all at once). She said she would rather be up front with people than to have them disappointed with a wait. The expected delay was explained to every party that entered following us It was amazing to watch the coordinated efforts of the three waitresses working as a team. There was no time for idle chit chat while disregarding the needs of customers, but there was still time for smiles and laughter. Work behind the counter was fast, deliberate, efficient and the customers had no sense of stress or overwhelm. Each interaction I overheard was friendly and attentive. Another thing that I was impressed with, especially sitting at a bar, is that with an extended wait, those who were drinking, alcoholic beverages , were not pushed or encouraged to purchase more than usual to fill the time. Therefore the environment around us remained the same. Our meals came in the time projected, (mine a crock of french onion soup and my husband, a Roadhouse burger with onion rings.) Each item as tasty as we have come to expect. I just wanted to take a minute and thank everyone for an enjoyable evening.”

“Absolutely delicious, every single bite. The staff were extremely friendly and always ready to serve you, whether it be a coffee refill or asking for a side of mayo. The omeletts are perfectly made with every ingredient you order in each and every bite. The homemade corned beef hash is some of the best corned beef hash I've ever tasted. The physical restaurant itself is extremely clean and very well maintained. I have been to just about every Diner and Cafe in Schenectady and Albany County, as well as other states. This Cafe is definitely one of the best. Do not hesitate to give this Cafe a try!”

“My husband and I have dined in and also gotten taken out. The food is delicious. We've had PHO and also their dinners with noodles or rice. The dinners have been excellent. The amount of food is plentiful. The server is excellent, he's friendly, efficient (he works very hard) and he is confident with his recommendations, he knows the menu and dishes really well. His recommendations have surpassed our expectations. He's probably the best waiter we've ever had. We don't eat out often, so when we do, we want the experience to be good, and PHO Vans does not disappoint. I highly recommend.”

“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”

“delicious snacks and the food looks amazing. they are true perfect quality in Schenectady”

“Food was amazing. Had so much food I left with dinner lol. Wonderful customer service and very friendly. The dining area was very clean. We will be back!”

“Ver friendly and polite! Food was great.. they even made a cute little carrot butterfly!! Love the extra touches they add to their dishes. Yum!”

“The food was served cold and the smell in the restaurant was not fresh. The food is like a Chinese buffet style and the attitude of the host is not welcome! 1 ⭐️ out of 10.....not recommended”

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

“Whiskey Business Bakery in Schenectady is a sweet spot you don’t want to miss! 🧁 Their macarons are light, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. A must-try! #SchenectadyEats #MacaronLovers”

“THE BEST!!!❤️ Food and folks are AMAZING, must try!!”

“Love going there . Every one is so friendly there. Hi Tc”

“Annie & Aimee are the best!”

“Stopped by for lunch with family visiting. Union College.
Really cute vibe, food was excellent and John our server was friendly, accommodating and multitasking.
Would definitely go back for lunch.”

“What a great place to have lunch on a cold winters day, Play by Play is a no jugement zone! hats off the owner and all of there help!”

“Delicious food! Great service!”

“We had a delicious lunch at The Moon and River Cafe today. Reubens , Thai fries, beet salad and blueberry pie all vegan and kindly prepared and served by Richard as always. We have been there several times and will definitely be back !”

“The food is SO GOOD, and always fresh as can be. My niece and I are obsessed with the crispy chipotle chicken burrito, so yummy. Highly recommend this place! Customer service is great too, always friendly and kind.”

“The store is aptly named and was indeed a 'Joy' to visit. After losing the Italian deli in Saratoga that I've patronized for many years to a buyer from Albany that doesn't even answer the phone, I began a search for a true Italian deli. When I walked into La Gioia I knew I had found what I was looking for. The aroma of Italy in the air, the hustle bustle of a staff serving with professional knowledge, courtesy, and a neat and clean appearance so rare today, and shelves and cases filled with all the Mediterranean delicacies imaginable, made me realize the true gem I discovered. This was a wonderful epiphany for me; I smiled all the way home 30 miles away.”

“Great food and drink with a friendly atmosphere!”

“Best juice bar in the capital region!! If you haven’t been there, make your way you will not be disappointed.”

“This place was the cutest! It's very old fashioned and feels that way immediately when you walk in. The fresh bread in the window is so pretty!
I went in for 2 slices of cheesecake for my friends birthday. He mentioned this was the best place for old fashioned cheesecake.
Delicious! 😋”

“I went to Rookies today. The entire experience was excellent!”

“Stopped by today as I was visiting the area. I had the cream puff and it was by far the best gluten free pastry I have ever had 💜 I wish I would have bought a few more. Definitely will stop by again when passing through.”

“I would like to personally thank the young lady bartender and the two gracious gentlemen who helped me recover my cell phone on Saturday December 17th. My heartfelt gratitude goes out to all of them and with their help, I can still see my deceased relatives/friends in addition to hearing their voices, not to mention all my photos! I can't thank you all enough for listening and digging in the snowbank and locating my phone for me, it was truly "A Christmas Miracle" I am forever grateful, and it still works!! What a wonderful example of human kindness, many thanks. ?”

“Awesome hometown feel of a place. Great trivia. They do tons of other events weekly too. Great beer. They do food trucks which is so neat. But make sure to check website to see if they are having food truck when you go or else they only will have beer. Nice area inside but in the summer and fall they have huge outdoor patio with tons of tables, chairs, fire pits etc. Amazing family place.”

“Great staff, amazing food and great prices!”

“Good food , friendly workers , good prices”

“Three words: Fantastic Ice Cream! Staff are always nice & friendly, flavors are plentiful, and I’m a sucker for their Hot Dogs ….after doing laundry next door!”

“Amazing food esp the potato wedges!!! Workers are so nice as well”

“Quick drink after dinner, great spot”

“This is the best pizza in the the capital district - their white broccoli (aka the Gabby) is soooo good. The rest of the menu hits too! The desserts are phenomenal and the soups are perfect. Can’t beat Poppy’s!!!”

“Thank you for a great cake for my sons Birthday ! They also had some cupcakes. Great service very kind and helpful last minute. Appreciated !”

“Just a shout out to the wonderful behind the counter ladies who were so kind as to write me instructions to find my way back to Heldeberg Avenue in Rotterdam this morning, as I was totally lost!!! Also, thanks to a super friendly customer at the counter who also provided assistance. I will certainly be eating there in the future, as the food smelled delicious!”

“very good food nice people love this place to eat”

“My son and I eat from here couple times a week the owner and whole crew awesome people...The Food never had no complaints food is always clean delicious and very good I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone ..Thank you union Pizza..”

“Been going there several times yrs now. Always great take out. Dined in a few over yrs. Pizza is outstanding as the wings. When my out of State family comes up they want Johnny C’s pizza and wings. Never disappointed.”

“Amazing food esp the potato wedges!!! Workers are so nice as well”

“Very good food! Ordered pizza, quesadillas, subs. The pizza is one of the best in this area! Easy ordering online and fast delivery. Highly recommend!”

“Favorite pizza and Garlic knots!”

“FOOD IS SO BUSSIN AND AMAZING ICECREAM WE LOVE THE WORKERS”

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

“I hope it does n't rain on your parade Humpy.”

“K services Was great.. food was amazing we will come back !!!!”

“Awesome service and professional service”

“I thoroughly enjoyed my lunch at this deli. The cup of soup was more like a bowl of soup. My sandwich was very large and tasty. My blueberry pie was delightful! I plan on going there for lunch again!”

“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”

“This was m first time ordering from here and i was unsure if everything was halal or only some items, the chef assured me that are 100% halal and strive to provide great service which was exceptional. The food was so delicious. I am very impressed and I most certainly will be ordering again.”

“Excellent experience. We went to celebrate a birthday and they were amazing with a special dessert. Excellent service...knowledgeable and attentive. Food AMAZING and cooked to perfection. We left full and happy. Would recommend.”

“I like stopping by United Buffet for lunch during the work week. Running J Smitty Automotive - Auto Body & Collision of Schenectady keeps me busy most days with collision repair and body work, so it’s nice having a place nearby where you can sit down, relax for a few minutes, and get a good meal before getting back to the shop. The buffet always has a solid selection, the food is fresh, and the staff has been friendly every time I’ve come in. Definitely a convenient lunch spot when you’re working in the Schenectady area.”

“The staff especially the manager Vanessa were absolutely amazing....I can't put into words how much I appreciate her for allowing me to stay as long as I did to be safe....She was extremely understanding & beyond accommodating....she checked up on me regularly & even helped me out on finding another spot to hang out until I was able to get my bus back home to Syracuse....Thank you Vanessa for everything....I truly appreciate it..oh and the food was very good...I had the brisket melt & onion rings...”

“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”

“great food and nice and clean”

“Just had the Mac n cheese with brisket, I eat a lot of BBQ but this was the BEST I have ever had! Perfect blend of smoke and seasoning! Highly recommend!! And they gave us the last of the brisket for free! Good people!! 🐷”

“My family came for dinner. The food was so delicious. Our service was excellent. I had my baby on my lap and he spilled my entire glass of water everywhere. The waitress immediately cleaned it up and moved his infant seat by the wood fire so it would dry. I was impressed with top notch service!”

“First time ever!!!! Staff was incredible!!! Food was amazing ( Mac& Cheese with Chicken) The best I have ever had. Most of it came home with us. Definitely a very beautiful Irish establishment. Will definitely be coming back. Worth a 45 minute trip.”

“11-14-2025 My mom had a hair appt close by today so I picked her up to have lunch at The Bellvue Cafe. She had chicken soup and a Rueben with fries. She raved about all of it. Some of the best chicken soup around imo. The fries were nice and crispy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside. I loved seeing her enjoying all of her meal! I had chicken soup and the brisket pot roast. The carrots, onions, celery and taters were all cooked perfectly and not mush. The brisket was so tender I just used my fork. Mom took half her soup and Rueben home as she couldn’t finish it all. She did enjoy the rice pudding with whipped cream for dessert too. What an enjoyable day! 10 outta 10!!!!”

“Bill is the best!! So nice helpful thoughtful is on top of drinks doesn’t let food get cold. He deserves a raise if he’s working I want Bill when he’s not there we’re like oh no he’s not working.”

“This morning myself and my friend came in for breakfast for the first time and had some amazing food . This was my first time in a vegan restaurant and the food was tasty and the coffee was great ! This spot is worth a try and a nice change from a conventional breakfast .”

“Food was amazing stopped for lunch 10 out of 10🔥🔥🔥🔥”

“delicious snacks and the food looks amazing. they are true perfect quality in Schenectady”

“Menu has plenty of options, food is delicious, and staff are patient and friendly. Great experience! Highly recommend - will definitely be back!”

“The workers Nadia, stephanie, and ninja were incredibly helpful and made our first experience one to remember. I truly enjoyed my visit at this location and the food was phenomenal.”

“nice place friendly staff... good coffee and chai... love the cinnamon roll”

“Shaynda did an excellent job in every aspects of our dinner. She continually checked with us if we needed anything. She was friendly and so very pleasant. The food was absolutely delicious!”

“Halal and delicious food with free baklava ….”

“Got lunch here. Absolutely blown away by their wings - we got boneless and bone in and they were juicy and huge and fried perfectly. The sauces were great too.

Service was wonderful- the staff really care about making the customer happy!”

“I have been to this 7 Brew more times in the past couple months than what is probably good for my health and wallet. BUT— it’s okay because they have a TON of sugar free options here and the coffee is always delicious. The staff are always friendly and fun to talk to and willing to give recommendations if you need.”

“I had seen this discussed on the NextDoor website. I had never knew there was chicken in the gas station. I recently saw an article about the chain expanding so decided to give it a try. The chicken was very good but they don't offer white meat. The biscuit was really nice and wish I ordered an additional one. Potatoes with gravy was tasty. Worth a try.”

“I love this place I would love for everyone to go to it The people are very nice inside the food is very good have no complaints whatsoever wish I could give them more than five stars”

“I'm staying at Rivers casino where this star bucks is located. Im treated like I'm at a 5 star restaurant in Manhattan. This is my 3rd visit to the Starbucks here and each visit I'm greeted with a smile and a pleasant voice and over the top service
I've never left a review for Starbucks
I just had to”

“Brand new Arby's and it's very busy, but definitely worth a few extra minutes wait. Best fast food option by far, delicious. Staff was so friendly. Many are new hirers and still learning. Great that they give them the opportunity to work and learn! We'll be back. 👍”

“I always order through doordash, and in Schenectady NY its hard to get consistent quality like that. Its always bare minimum warm, often hot and fresh. Its always the sane as last time, the consistency is fantastic. Thanks guys!”

“I happen to see this restaurant and ai wasn’t sure it was open for business. I google it and found nothing. I decided to go in and try it amd it was a pleasure. Staff was kind and courteous to my questions. The place was clean and the environment was welcoming. Will definitely go back.”

“Never been to Wing Stop before and want to try but all locations seem to have low stars. Is it really that bad or are we only hearing from disgruntled constant complainers that expect 5 star food and service?”

“Pizza was good, I found the pizza cooked to perfection, plenty of toppings. I was skeptical at first ordering from here due to its past reviews but maybe the management took charge and now they are functioning as required. I ordered for a pickup and the food was ready by the time they said it would be. Service-wise I am a little disappointed, why would you be stingy when giving out the pepper flakes they gave me 3 sachets for 2 large pizza. Overall I am satisfied with the food and taste.”