50 Best Italian Restaurants near Watervliet

“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!“

“Me and my hubby had a wonderful meal , excellent service and definitely going back again .“

“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?!?“

“We have been to Villa Di Como multiple times over the last year including recently for a birthday and the consistency and quality keep us coming back. Everything we’ve had has been delicious and the service has been great too. Can’t wait to be back.“

“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!)“

“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.“

“I recently hosted my baby/bridal shower at Paolo’s, and the brunch buffet was absolutely fantastic. There was an impressive variety of options that truly had something for everyone, from classic breakfast favorites like eggs, bacon, French toast, and fresh fruit to delicious lunch offerings like pasta primavera, garden salad, and our entrée selections of chicken Milanese and eggplant rollatini. Everything was incredibly flavorful and well-prepared. The two servers assigned to our event were exceptional, going above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed throughout the celebration. Their attentiveness made the experience even more enjoyable. I highly recommend Paolo’s for any special event! Thank you Linda and team for making my day so special!“

“My VERY FAVORITE restaurant ❤️❤️❤️“

“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.“

“In a town of mostly chain restaurants this place is an oasis . Family owned & operated the food is consistently good .\n Last night chicken cutlet was thin , moist & delicious . Served with ample portion of potatoes & spinach . It’s enough for lunch today . My significant other enjoyed carpaccio & bolognese . Both I tasted & will be certain to order next visit . \n Service great and friendly .“

“My husband myself and my mother went there tonight to celebrate my birthday August 24. We’ve never been there before and I just want to say that the service was fantastic! The food was fantastic! Our waiter really outdid herself and we will definitely go there again.“

“We had a blast at Sofias. We had Bri as our server. She was so accommodating and was the best at her job. We had our daughter’s 16 birthday dinner so we sat at the bar while her and her friends had dinner. She was both our server and theirs. Such a great night!! Thank you so much Bri for making our night so amazing.“

“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!!“

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

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“Fast, friendly service. Great food!“

“I would give it a 4.5! Our Waiter was very nice, and the food was great. It was a little bit loud, but that was expected. I got Dr. Pepper and Chicken Alfredo, the chicken was crispy and the broccoli wasn't too hard nor soft. It was delicious!“

“Consistently voted best Italian restaurant in the capital region. For good reason! Amazing quality, taste and portions, all at at a very reasonable price.
We enjoyed chicken frangelica and veal sorrento. The chicken was beautiful with a hazelnut flavor and sauce. The veal was also excellent, tender and served with pasta and red sauce.
We also had an appetizer, greens and beans, enough for 4 people and DELICIOUS! Desert was a carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, so moist! With a wine the bill was under $100.00
Great server, very attentive. Could not be more pleased to spend our anniversary at D'Raymonds!“

“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.“

“Ordered fettuccine Alfredo with broccoli, server moved extremely fast while handling multiple parties in moderate noise environment. Server had great memory and communicated very well with all age groups at the table and helped provide a pleasant experience to what could have been a more chaotic situation. Time from taking order to receiving order was 15 minutes! Nice to be in Troy Area, Will come again with a group“

“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!“

“Fast, friendly service. Great food!“

“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.“

“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.“

“What truly sets Romo's apart is their attention to detail and commitment to quality. Whether you're ordering a classic cheese pizza, specialty pies, garlic knots, wings, or one of their many homemade menu items, everything tastes fresh and carefully prepared. I've eaten at Romo's Pizza many times, and they consistently deliver some of the best pizza in the Capital Region. The crust has the perfect balance of crispness and chew, the sauce is flavorful without overpowering the toppings, and the quality of the ingredients really stands out. Their dough and sauce are made in-house, and it shows in every bite.“

“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.“

“My boyfriend and I went in today for lunch and service was above and beyond! We told our server Emily/Emma(?) that he had a mushroom allergy and she double-checked EVERYTHING for us! She went above and beyond! The manager even came over to our table to talk to us as well. Food was great as always, 10/10!“

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

“We went to Milanos for the first time today, and we’re never going back. To say that the service was terrible would be an understatement. Ordered a large pizza and watched it sit there on the counter getting cold because the server was MIA. I was going to walk over there and pick it up myself, but I flagged down the other server who did it for me. Same thing when I asked for the check. I could see if the place was busy and they were understaffed, they weren’t. As far as the food goes, mediocre at best. The “large” pizza was actually small and we left there hungry. We should have eaten at the burger place a few doors down.“

“Thanks for the pickle pizza!! You made this pregnant lady very happy 🥰🥒🍕“

“My husband and two of our friends went for dinner tonight. The drinks were on point, our calamari was delicious, I had the chicken Milanese which I loved, my husband had the casarecce. Our friends had the bolognese pasta dishes and we were all quite satisfied. Can’t wait to come back and try the pizzas!! Highly recommend!“

“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 delicious pizza, very good recommended to anyone.“

“I frequent here often and the food is delicious- reviewing the posts here all I can say is because the food is soooo good I can see them struggling with deliveries occasionally- they're that popular!!“

“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!“

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

“Great local restaurant. Food and service always excellent! One of our favorite local restaurants. Good luck and continued success!!“

“To begin with, I was surprised by the option of BYOB; we'll know for next time! Tammy was an exceptional waitress giving us some insight to many of the dishes on the menu. Her outgoing personality was enjoyable! She was hustling to all the tables to get the other customers orders in a timely manner. The menu was mind blowing of the many choses. What we ordered was absolutely delicious! Thank you to the Chef for making a fresh batch of arancini; eating them took me back to the time I was stationed in Sicily! We will definitely be back again!!!!!“

“Best Pizza in town! As a certified pizzaholic, I should know!“

“Great pizza and wings, our go to in Clifton Park!! Highly recommend checking out Paulie's.“

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

“Damn good pizza! I'll be the first to admit I'm not the biggest fan of a sweet pizza sauce but damn ya'll nailed it. I got pepperoni and mushroom pizza. When it comes to pepperoni I'm a snob. They've got probably the best pepperoni I've ever had on a pizza. The crust holds up and has a really good complementary flavor to the sauce and toppings. Also got mac and cheese bites. I'm not the biggest fan of mac and cheese but ya'll done did it again. I absolutely love that the marinara sauce isn't the pizza sauce like most places. Also had the house made blu cheese that's equally good. The staff was super friendly and very helpful. She even told us when to come back to try a slice of cob pizza because it will be fresh out of the oven. I was really shocked at the price and not in a bad way. My regular place would have charged me $20 for the same order. I'll definitely be coming back.“

“I can’t recommend this place enough! It’s not just a pizza place—it’s a haven for anyone who loves delicious artisan food. Their pizzas are phenomenal, with a variety of creative and flavorful options that cater to all tastes. But it doesn’t stop there! Their Mediterranean bowls and dishes, like the Gyro and meze platters, are equally amazing—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. I order from them at least four times a month, sometimes even more, and they never disappoint. The food is always delivered on time, piping hot, and exactly how I want it. Their attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction truly set them apart. Nasıl? The quality of their ingredients is exceptional, and everything is so clean and fresh. Whether you’re in the mood for a quick snack or a hearty, healthy meal, this place has it all. I genuinely look forward to every order. Fast, reliable, and absolutely delicious—this restaurant is a gem!“

“Love a good slice of pizza
Hate a bad slice of pizza
So when I say I love that this store opened up
That comes from my heart and my soul
Best pizza I've had since my grandfather died my grandfather was Sicilian
Shout out Joseph Luciano
Miss you Grandpa

But when it comes to a slice of that restaurant that's right quiet friendly environment they could not have done better if they tried
I wish this was a chain of these
So I can eat there pizza more often“

“We recently celebrated our 49th wedding anniversary, which was a good choice. We found the staff to be polite and friendly from when we entered until we left two hours later. The environment was pleasant and easy with a touch of class. The half-chicken "Picata" ordered was "mm-hmm good" served with an exquisitely savory sauce, prepared by Chef Jake, who is a rising star and a compliment to Troy's fine dining experience. My wife and I also appreciated and thought it "cool" that the owner "Vic" took the time to talk with us. Enjoyable evening and location!!!“