ITALIAN
Alteri’s
Route
9W, Glenmont, 436-0002. An extensive Italian-American menu
with more than 100 veal, chicken, seafood and steak specialties
to choose from. Full bar, off-premises catering, on-premises
banquets up to 160. Takeout available. Serving 11:30-9:30
Sun-Thu, 11:30-10 Fri, 3-10 Sat. Reservations suggested.
AE, D, DC, MC, V. $$
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Amo La Bella New York
89
Beaver St., Albany, 434-3121. Specialties at this downtown
dining room include saltimbocca à la Romana, seafood pasta
à la Amo and shrimp with porcini mushrooms. Full bar, banquets
for up to 170 guests. Takeout available. Serving lunch 11-3
Mon-Fri; dinner 4-9 Wed-Sun. Open for all Pepsi Arena events,
reservations accepted. AE, D, MC, V. $$$
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Antipasto’s
See listing under “Vegetarian.”
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Aromi D’Italia
2050
Western Ave., Guilderland, 452-9200. Fresh ingredients and
quality products enhance the menu at this contemporary Italian
café. In addition to world famous gelato (which is made
fresh each day on premises), diners can savor pasta entrées,
gourmet pizzas, meal-sized salads, paninis (served on homemade
focaccia bread), rich desserts, espresso and coffee drinks.
Off-premises catering and takeout available. 10-9 Sun-Thu,
10-10 Fri-Sat. AE, D, DC, MC, V. $$
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Attanasio’s
49
Mohawk Ave., Scotia, 346-6999. Banquet house with large
dance floor and stage, available for weddings and parties
of any kind, from casual buffets to formal receptions. Seats
up to 220, call for information on dinner shows. MC, V.
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The Backgrounds
154
Erie Blvd., Schenectady, 382-1240. Enjoy Italian cuisine
consisting of items such as 16-ounce bourbon steak, seafood
platter over linguine, New York strip steak and a variety
of chicken dishes. Full bar. Takeout available. On/off-premises
catering available. Serving 11:30-3 Mon, 11:30-9:30 Tue-Thu,
11:30-10 Fri, 5-10 Sat. AE, D, MC, V. $$
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Big G’s
52
Oneida St., Cohoes, 238-2133. Italian fare, with pizza,
pasta dishes, sandwiches, salads and daily specials offered.
Full bar. On- and off-premises catering. Takeout available.
Serving lunch 11-3 Wed-Fri, dinner 4-close daily. D, MC,
V. $
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Bongiorno’s
23
Dove St., Albany, 462-9176. Specializing in veal and seafood
dishes, including clams marinara, seafood fra diavolo and
veal Françese. Full bar, small banquet facilities. Takeout
available. Serving lunch 11:30-2 Mon-Fri; dinner 5-9 Mon-Wed,
5-10 Thu-Sat. Closed Sun. Reservations accepted. AE, MC,
V. $$
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Buca di Beppo
44
Wolf Road, Albany, 459-2822. Family style Italian fare in
a chain restaurant that does it right. Order less than you
think and bring a big party: Lots of food emerges and it’s
all delicious, served in an infectiously merry atmosphere.
Full bar. Serving 5-10 Mon-Thu, 5-11 Fri, noon-11 Sat, noon-9
Sun. AE, D, MC, V. $$
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Caffe Italia
662
Central Ave., Albany, 482-9433. Look for traditional preparations
of pasta, shrimp, lobster and veal, including Veal Luciana—medallions
of veal with proscuitto, tomato and mozzarella. Beer, liquor
and wine. Off-premises catering, takeout available. Serving
dinner 5-10 Mon-Sat, 4-9 Sun. Reservations appreciated.
AE, CB, D, DC, MC, V. $$$
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Carmine’s Restaurant
818
Central Ave., Albany, 458-8688. A menu of continental and
Italian cuisine with American flair, plus light selections
and interesting pastas. Menu includes seafood, chicken and
veal specialties. Favorite dishes include fried calamari,
braised veal cheeks with parmigiana risotto and penne regate
with shrimp, asparagus and sundried tomatoes. Homemade desserts.
Full bar. On/off-premises catering, private parties welcome.
Serving lunch 11:30-3 Tue-Fri, dinner 4:30-9:30 Mon-Thu,
4:30-10 Fri-Sat, 4-8:30 Sun. AE, DC, MC, V. $$$
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Casa Mia Ristorante
Route
9W, Glenmont, 463-4331. Offering a variety of chicken, veal,
beef, seafood and pasta dishes from both the Northern and
Southern regions of Italy. Known for veal and seafood creations.
Nightly specials. Full bar and banquet facilities. Serving
11-10 Tue-Fri, 4-11 Sat, 4-9 Sun. Closed Mon. Reservations
suggested, especially on weekends. AE, DC, MC, V. $$
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Cavaleri’s
334
Second Ave., Albany, 463-4320. Serving the Capital District
for more than a quarter of a century, this restaurant serves
traditional Italian home-style food, including huge portions
of veal, pasta, homemade sausage and more. Full bar. Takeout
available. Serving dinner 4-10 Wed-Sat, 4-9 Sun. Closed
Mon-Tue. MC, V. $$
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Ciao Ristorante
34
Hudson Ave., Chatham, 392-7366. Northern and Southern Italian
cuisine with continental specials such as braised lambshanks
with four-cheese potatoes and carmelized fennel. Wine and
beer. On/off-premises catering, takeout available. Serving
lunch noon-3 Wed-Fri, dinner 5-9 Wed-Fri, 4-10 Sat, 3-9
Sun. D, MC, V. $$$
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Citone’s
457
Elk St., Albany, 463-6199. The traditional Italian menu
features an extensive selection of pasta and baked Italian
specialties, plus seafood, steaks, pizza, grilled items,
hot sandwiches and even omelettes. Wine and beer. Everything
on the menu is available for takeout. Serving dinner 5-11
Tue-Sun. Closed Mon. Cash only. $$
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Cornell’s Restaurant
1733
Van Vranken Ave., Schenectady, 370-3825. The Northern and
Southern Italian menu includes such favorites as braciola,
calamari and homemade cavatelle. Full bar. Serving dinner
4-9:30 Tue-Thu, 4-10:30 Fri-Sat, 4-9:30 Sun. Reservations
suggested. AE, CB, MC, V. $$
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DaVinci’s Ristorante
1414
State St., Schenectady, 372-4208. Homemade pastas, hand-cut
veal and steaks, and chicken are mainstays of the menu.
Customer favorites include linguini in clam sauce and seafood
fra diavolo. Full bar. On/off-premises catering for
parties up to 60. Serving dinner 4-10 Tue-Sat, 4-9 Sun.
Early-bird specials 4-6 Tue-Thu, Sun. Live entertainment
9 PM-1 AM, Sat. AE, CB, D, DC, MC, V. $$
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DeAngelo’s Ristorante
1510
Chrisler Ave., Schenectady, 393-1364. A family-style restaurant
featuring fresh ingredients, huge portions, menu selections
from spaghetti to lobster tails, and a friendly staff to
top it off. Full bar. On/off-premises catering, takeout
available. Serving dinner 4-10 Sun-Thu, 4-11 Fri-Sat. Reservations
suggested. AE, D, MC, V. $
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DeFazio’s Pizzeria
266
Fourth St., Troy, 271-1111. Twenty-one gourmet wood-fired
pizzas, 21 pastas, antipasto and salads. Homemade Italian
sauces available in DeFazio’s retail store next door. No
alcohol. Off-premises catering available. Serving noon-10
Mon-Fri, 4-10 Sat. Closed Sun. Cash only. $
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Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse
1553
Central Ave., Albany, 456-5656. The Delmonico steak is a
terrific deal, but the menu also features standard Italian
fare at reasonable prices. Heavy sauces, lots of cheese—it’s
all here. Full bar. Serving dinner 4-10:30 Mon-Thu, 4-11:30
Fri, 3-11:30 Sat, noon-10 Sun. AE, D, DC, MC, V. $$
Depietro’s Italiano’s Pizzeria
555
Washington Ave., Albany, 465-3607. Typical Italian favorites
are found here, as well as unique specialty pizzas—including
heavenly olive-and-white garlic and chicken wing—plus baked
ziti, chicken and veal parmesan, red and white clam sauces,
jumbo wings, calzones and subs (the jawbreaker weighs in
at two pounds). Off-premises catering, takeout available.
Daily specials. 10-10 Mon-Thu, 10-11 Fri, 11-11 Sat, 1-9
Sun. AE, MC, V. $
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Dorato’s
Star
Plaza, Routes 155 and 20, Guilderland, 456-5774. An emphasis
on fresh seafood and veal in a menu of American and international
specialties, including osso buco and Tournedos Dorato. Excellent
pub fare, too. Full bar. On/off-premises catering. Serving
lunch 11:30-2:30 Mon-Fri; dinner 5-10 Mon-Thu, 5-10 Fri-Sat,
4:30-9 Sun. Reservations appreciated. AE, DC, MC, V. $$
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Douglas Anthony’s Italian Steakhouse
1839
Van Vranken Ave., Schenectady, 382-3286. Classic beef and
seafood dishes include the DeMarco special—London broil
over garlic bread—along with an array of Southern Italian-styled
pasta, chicken and veal. Serving 11:30-9 Tue-Thu, 11:30-10
Fri, 4-10 Sat, 3-8 Sun. AE, D, MC, V. $$$
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D’Raymonds Restaurant and Lounge
269
Osborne Road, Loudonville, 459-6364. Italian with an American
accent. Veal and homemade pasta are house specialties. Full
bar. Takeout until 7 PM, catering available. Serving lunch
11:30-2:15 Mon-Fri; dinner 5-10 Mon-Fri, 4-10 Sat. Closed
Sun. AE, CB, DC, MC, V. $$$
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Ferrari’s Ristorante
1254
Congress St., Schenectady, 382-8865. Authentic Italian cuisine
with specialties including veal Pepe—veal napped in horseradish-cream
sauce—and chicken Antonio with wine-and-mushroom sauce.
Full bar. Banquets for up to 65 guests, off-premises catering.
Serving 11:30-9 Mon-Thu, 11:30-10 Fri, 4-10 Sat. Open on
Sunday for private parties and banquets of 25 or more. AE,
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Fireside Pizzeria
1631
Eastern Parkway, Schenectady, 382-1616. An Electric City
mainstay for pizza, along with burgers, salads and traditional
Italian-American dishes, to stay or go. Full bar. Delivery
available. Serving 11:30 AM-mid Mon-Sat, 1 PM-mid Sun. Reservations
suggested. AE, MC, V. $
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Francesco’s Ristorante
108
Jay St., Schenectady, 372-4333. The hot seafood antipasto,
veal saltimbocca and chicken champagne are specialties,
and the breads and salad dressings are all homemade. Make
your own pasta special by choosing from five homemade and
seven imported pastas, 12 different sauces and 25 different
toppings. Full bar. Catering and banquet facilities, takeout
available. Serving 11:30-9 Mon-Fri, 4:30-9 Sat. Closed Sun,
except for private parties. Reservations suggested. AE,
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Gaspary’s Restaurant
164-166
Madison Ave., Albany, 434-6749. Italian-American cuisine,
featuring stuffed steak, pasta and thin-crust pizza. Full
bar. Banquet facilities, catering, takeout available. Banquet
lunches available. Serving dinner 5-10 Mon-Sat. Closed Sun.
MC, V. $$
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Geppetto’s Restaurant
547
Nott St., Schenectady, 370-9862. The stromboli is one of
the biggest sellers on a menu featuring a full range of
traditional Italian-American cuisine. Full bar. Banquet
facilities for up to 100, on/off-premises catering. Delivery
available. Serving 11:30 AM-midnight Mon-Fri, 5-11 Sat.
Reservations accepted. AE, D, DC, MC, V. $
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Joey’s Riverside Restaurant
240
Church St., Albany, 449-5008. Breakfast, lunch and dinner
in a casual setting, with specials at all meals. Breakfast
is served any time and dinner includes steaks, chops and
seafood. Off-premises catering, takeout available. Open
24 hours, seven days a week (except Christmas). AE, D, MC,
V. $
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John Riccitello’s
1687
Foster Ave., Schenectady, 374-1574. You’ll be part of the
family as soon as you walk in. Good meals, good prices,
good company. Try the veal parmigiana. Wed-Thu night specials.
Full bar. Serving 11-10 Wed-Fri, 4-10 Sat, 4-9 Sun. Closed
Mon-Tue (except for parties of 20-40, by reservation only).
D, MC, V. Reservations suggested. $$
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La Casa di Canali
2490
Western Ave., Guilderland, 456-0867. Traditional Italian
fare in a family-owned and operated establishment. Offering
a wide selection of veal, chicken, and seafood, along with
many pasta dishes. On/off-premises catering, takeout available.
Open for private parties. Open for lunch 11:30 AM Thu-Fri;
dinner 4-9 PM Tue-Sun. Closed Mon. MC, V. $$.
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La Casa Napoli
301
25th St., Watervliet, 272-2843. Featuring pastas, veal entrées
and Italian-style seafood, among other delicacies. On-premises
catering, takeout available. Serving 4:30-9 PM Tue-Sat.
Cash only. $$
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Le Caravelle Ristorante
Italian-American
Community Center, 257 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, 456-0292.
Offers a large selection of veal dishes and more, along
with such specialties as linguine Portuguese and zuppa
di pesce. Children’s menu served. Full bar. Banquet
facilities, takeout available. Reservations recommended.
Serving lunch 11:30-2 Tue-Fri; dinner 5-8:30 Tue-Thu, 5-9:30
Fri-Sat, 2-8 Sun. AE, MC DC, V. $$
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Lo Spuntino
73
N. Pearl St., Albany, 432-1689. This eatery specializes
in veal, seafood and pastas, with specials daily. Serving
Northern and Southern Italian specialties. Try the homemade
cheesecake and tiramisu, hand-filled canolis and a variety
of Italian ice creams—and top it off with espresso or cappuccino.
Reservations suggested on weekends. Serving 9-6 Mon-Thu,
9-9 Fri, 4-9 Sat. AE, D, MC, V, personal checks. $$
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Lombardi’s North
312
Oakwood Ave., Troy, 235-4416. Family dining at this handsome
restaurant north of Troy, where the bistecca à la Lombardi
is a trencherman’s steak-and-potatoes dream. Homemade soups,
great pasta, plus sandwiches and pizza. Full bar. On/off-premises
catering, takeout available. Reservations suggested. Serving
dinner 4-10 Tue-Sat, 4-9 Sun. AE, D, MC, V. $$
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Lombardo’s
121
Madison Ave., Albany, 462-9180. An Albany favorite, with
many different pasta dishes and a menu featuring 15 different
veal dishes, among many other offerings. Nightly specials,
too. Full bar. Banquet room available for up to 70, takeout
available. Serving 11-11 Mon-Fri, 3-11 Sat. Closed Sun.
AE, CB, D, DC, MC, V. $$
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Maggie’s Café
1186
Western Ave., Albany, 437-1701. Capellini primo is
a favorite dish on a menu featuring Italian cuisine. Daily
dinner specials and homemade soups. Full bar. Karoake on
Fri and Sat nights. Small banquets, on/off-premises catering.
Serving lunch 11:30-2:30 Mon-Fri; dinner 4:30-9:30 Mon-Thu,
4:30-10 Fri-Sat, 4-8 Sun. AE, CB, D, DC, MC, V. $$$
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Mama Rosa’s
271
Lark St., Albany. 472-9555. A casual and inexpensive family-style
Italian restaurant, featuring homemade entrées and desserts,
International Food Nite on Tue and several monthly special
events. Vegetarian entrées available. On/off-premises catering,
takeout available. Delivery on Lark Street only. Serving
11-10 Mon-Thu, 11-11 Fri, 5-11 Sat-Sun. AE, D, MC, V. $$
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Mangia
1562
New Scotland Ave. (Route 85), Slingerlands, 439-5555; Stuyvesant
Plaza, 482-8000; Shoppers World Plaza (off Route 146), Clifton
Park, 383-6666. The pizzas come out of the wood-fired oven
and include such exotic toppings as chicken pesto and barbecued
chicken. All pastas are fresh. The menu also features innovative
world cuisine. Beer and extensive wine list (full bar at
Stuyvesant Plaza location). Takeout available. Slingerlands:
serving 11-9 Mon-Thu, 11-10 Fri, noon-10 Sat, noon-9 Sun.
Stuyvesant Plaza: serving 11:30-10 Mon-Thu, 11:30-11 Fri,
noon-11 Sat, noon-9 Sun. Clifton Park: serving 11-9 Mon-Thu,
11-10 Fri, 11-10 Sat, 4-9 Sun. Reservations suggested. AE,
D, DC, MC, V. $$
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Marinara
612
Watervliet Shaker Road (Route 155), Latham, 786-8310. The
menu features such favorites as veal Florentine, veal marsala,
shrimp scampi and more. Full bar. On-premises catering,
takeout available. Serving dinner 5-10 Tue-Thu, 4:30-10
Fri-Sat, 4-9 Sun. AE, D, DC, MC, V. $$$
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Mario’s Restaurant
Routes
20 and 22, New Lebanon, 794-9495. Chef-owned and family-operated
since 1964, this personalized eatery is known for great
food and service. Bread, pasta and desserts are all from
scratch. A Berkshire classic. Full bar. On/off-premises
catering. Serving dinner 4-9:30 Mon, Wed-Thu; 4-10 Fri-Sat;
noon-9 Sun. Closed Tue. AE, CB, D, DC, MC, V. $$$
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Mario’s Restaurant & Pizzeria
2850
River Road, Niskayuna, 347-0002. The feeds-a-bunch long
Sicilian pizza is a trademark item; other pizzas as well
as traditional pasta dishes and inventive dinner specials
are on the menu. Serving Tue-Fri 11-10, Sat 4-10. AE, D,
DC, MC, V. $$
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Marisa’s Old Dater Tavern
See listing under “American.”
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Mercato’s Pizzeria & Restaurant
155
Delaware Ave., Delmar, 475-7777. Salmon alla Mercato is
a favorite on a menu featuring veal, chicken, seafood, pasta
and pizza. Full bar. Banquet facilities. Serving 11-10 Mon-Thu,
11-11 Fri-Sat, noon-9 Sun. AE, MC, V. $$
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Moscatiello’s Italian Restaurant
99
North Greenbush Road (Route 4), Troy, 283-0809. This family-operated
restaurant boasts a variety of Italian fare. In addition
to the traditional, the menu also includes gourmet specialties
and salads, including chicken rustica, shrimp scampi, chicken
marsala, New York strip steak, and the bruschetta appetizer.
Full bar and wine list. On/off-premises catering. Serving
11:30-10 Mon-Thu, 11:30-midnight Fri-Sat, noon-9 Sun. Reservations
accepted for parties of five or more. AE, DC, MC, V. $$
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The New Madison Grille
331
Madison Ave., Albany, 434-1938. Pizza is their specialty—this
neighborhood favorite has revived the famous 50-year-old
pizza recipe from the former establishment. Also serving
a high-quality but reasonably priced menu of salads, sandwiches,
burgers and other entrées. Full bar. Takeout available.
Serving 11:30-6 Mon, 11:30-10 Tue, 11:30-11 Wed, 11:30-midnight
Thu, 11:30-2 Fri, 5-midnight Sat. Closed Sun. AE, CB, DC,
MC, V. $
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The Olive Garden
178
Wolf Road, Colonie, 458-8676. An extensive, Americanized
Italian menu includes lots of pastas, appetizers and salads.
Full bar, complimentary wine sampling Fri and Sat evenings.
Serving 11-10 Sun-Thu, 11-11 Fri-Sat. AE, CB, D, DC, MC,
V. $$
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Paolo Lombardi’s
104
West Sand Lake Road, Wynantskill, 283-0202. Featuring fresh
veal, seafood and specialty pastas, with the biggest hot
and cold antipasto in the area. Full bar. Takeout available.
Serving dinner 4-10 Mon-Thu, 4-11 Fri-Sat, 1-9 Sun. Reservations
suggested. AE, D, MC, V. $$$
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Paradiso il Ristorante
129
S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 580-1717. Family-style Italian
cuisine in a large, stone-and-wood dining room. Start with
a classic appetizer (baked clams, stuffed mushrooms), avail
yourself of a pasta dish, then see if you have room for
one of the entrées. Full bar. On-premises catering. Serving
5-10 PM nightly. AE, MC, V. $$
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Pat Russo’s Dugout
43
Main St., South Glens Falls, 793-9560. Dine amid vintage
sports memorabilia and enjoy selections from a wide-ranging
menu of Italian and continental fare at great prices. The
wine list is large and legendary and offers incredible bargains.
Full bar. Serving 11:30-10:30 Mon, Wed-Thu, 11:30-11:30
Fri, 3:30-11:30 Sat, 11:30-10 Sun. MC, V. $$$
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Pennell’s
284
Jefferson St., Saratoga Springs, 583-2423. This award-winning
chef-owned and operated restaurant has been in business
for more than 80 years, serving Northern and Southern Italian
cuisine. Specials include veal marsala and shrimp Genovese.
Full bar, on-premises catering for parties up to 120. Full
menu available for takeout. Serving 5-9 Wed-Thu, Sun; 5-10
Fri-Sat. Closed Mon-Tue. Reservations suggested. AE, MC,
V. $$$
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Perrino’s Restaurant
2015
Rosa Road, Schenectady, 344-7524. Owned and operated by
the Rockefeller brothers Keith and Dave, who cordially invite
you to dine at one of Schenectady’s fine-dining establishments.
Full bar. Takeout available. Banquets for up to 80. Off-premises
catering. Serving lunch Tue-Fri 11-2. Dinner 4-9 Tue-Thu,
4-10 Fri-Sat, 4-9 Sun. AE, DC, MC, V. $$
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Petta’s
134
Duane Ave., Schenectady, 346-7324. The granddaddy of Italian
eateries in the Electric City, celebrating over 50 years
of family ownership. American dishes are also featured on
a menu known for its veal dishes. Full bar, banquet facilities.
Takeout available. Serving lunch 11-2 Mon-Fri; dinner 4-9
daily. Reservations suggested on weekends. AE, CB, D, DC,
MC, V. $$
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Ralph’s Tavern
1328
Central Ave., Colonie, 489-8290. Full menu specializing
in Italian- American fare, with daily specials including
hot turkey, pizzas, prime rib and 30-cent wings in-house
only. Full bar, off-premises catering. Takeout available.
Serving 11 AM-midnight Mon-Thu, 11 AM-2 AM Fri-Sat, noon-midnight
Sun. Reservations accepted Mon-Thu. AE, D, DC, MC, V. $
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Red Front Restaurant
71
Division St., Troy, 272-9241, 274-6114; fax 274-6836. Pizza,
traditional Italian fare and prime-rib dinners are the specialties
at this venerable Troy institution. Full bar. Catering for
small parties. Banquet facilities. Takeout and delivery
available. Serving 11-11 Tue-Sun. Closed Mon. Reservations
suggested. AE, D, MC, V. $
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Ristorante Paradiso
198
Central Ave., Albany, 462-5812.
Authentic Italian-American cuisine, featuring pasta, beef,
veal and seafood dishes, as well as authentic Italian wood-fired
pizza. Full bar. Catering and banquet facilities. Serving
dinner 5-close Tue-Sun. AE, CB, D, MC, V. $$
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Romano’s Family Restaurant
1475
Route 9, Halfmoon, 371-1650. Italian dining in a friendly
atmosphere. The varied menu features such specialties as
seafood salvatore, chicken romano and veal saltimbocca.
There’s also a reasonably priced wine list, with more than
a dozen wines offered by the glass. Full bar. Banquet and
catering facilities. Takeout available. Serving 11-9 Mon-Thu,
11-10 Fri-Sat, 11-9 Sun. AE, MC, V. $$
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Romano’s Macaroni Grill
1
Metro Park Road (off Wolf Road), Colonie, 446-9190. A full
menu of Italian specialties is served in a convivial ambiance,
along with wood-fired oven pizza. Full bar. Takeout available.
Serving 11-10:15 Sun-Thu, 11-11 Fri-Sat. AE, D, DC, MC,
V. $$
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Sam’s Italian-American Famous Restaurant
125
Southern Blvd. (Route 9W), Albany, 463-3433. Featuring Northern
and Southern Italian specialties. Fresh veal, pasta and
seafood. Children’s and senior citizen portions available.
Full bar. Takeout available. Serving lunch 11:30-2 Tue-Fri,
dinner 4:30-10 Tue-Sat. Closed Sun-Mon. Reservations suggested.
AE, MC, V. $$
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Scotti’s Restaurant and Pizzeria
1730
Union St., Schenectady, 393-7440. In the same spot since
1968, Scotti’s is famous for its marinara sauce. Some dishes
to try: chicken white wine, primavera pizza, linguine calamari
and hot antipasto. No smoking. Beer and wine. On-premises
catering and full menu available for takeout. Serving lunch
11:30-1:30, dinner 4-9 Tue-Thu, 4-9:30 Fri-Sat. MC, V. $$
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Sergio’s
Italian Restaurant
780
Route 9, Saratoga Springs, 583-8877. Family-style Italian
dining, with an emphasis on Southern Italian fare. Each
platter serves three or four, so you should bring lots of
friends and family. Full bar. Catering, takeout available.
Serving 5-10 Wed-Sat, 1-9 Sun. AE, CB, D, DC, MC, V. $$$$
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Testo’s
124th
Street and Fourth Avenue, Troy, 235-0444. Family-run Italian
restaurant with a family ambience, specializing in pasta
dishes, veal and seafood. Home of Testo’s Gourmet Pasta
Sauce. Beer and wine. Off-premises catering. Complete menu
available for takeout. Serving 11:30-9 Tue-Sat. Closed Sun-Mon.
MC, V. $
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333 Café
333
Delaware Ave., Delmar, 439-9333. A European-style café that
provides an intimate dining experience. A beer and hand-selected,
worldly wine list. Featuring daily specials. Off-premise
catering. Serving dinner 5-9 Tue-Sat. AE, CB, D, DC, MC,
V. $$$
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Trattoria Il Vesuvio
242
Pittsfield Road, Lenox, Mass., (413) 637-4904. This down-home
trattoria with a brick oven is where you’ll enjoy imported
ingredients and a high-quality approach to authentic peasant
food. Known for homemade ravioli and hearty meat dishes,
all served in a converted Dutch barn. Full bar. Serving
lunch 11:30-2 Mon-Fri, dinner 5-9 all week. AE, D, MC, V.
$$
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Verdile’s
572
Second Ave., Troy, 235-8879. Selections include fresh veal,
homemade pasta and seafood specials. Full bar. Takeout available.
Serving 11:30-10 Mon-Thu, 11:30-11 Fri-Sat, noon-9 Sun.
Reservations not accepted. AE, D, DC, MC, V. $$
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Villa Valenti
Route
150, West Sand Lake, 283-1291. The menu of traditional Italian
fare offers homemade pastas, nature-quality veal (cut fresh
daily), fresh seafood and a salad bar with more than 40
items. Look for the restaurant’s homemade pasta sauce in
your local market. Full bar. Banquet facilities. Takeout
available. Serving dinner 4-10 Tue-Sat, 3-9 Sun. Closed
Mon. AE, CB, D, DC, MC, V. $$
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