I will always support local delis and restaurants however sometimes we have to be honest with…read moreourselves when writing reviews on places that we WANT to love. First off I'm not sure what food people in these reviews are eating, because in my experience the Italian mix sub was very bland, the bread was dry, and the meat looked pale and weird. That ambience of the place was nostalgic which is the reason why I gave it 3 stars and not 2. The woman helping me was friendly enough but made it a point to tell me how gas prices were fine at $4.10 per gallon as long as Trump was the president, which annoyed me because it gives an indication that details don't matter here. Given the taste of the $15 small sub I paid for it definitely tracks. Be your own critic, but for me it's the history of this place and not the food has people coming back. I won't be one of them.

After all these years, Fiorello still serves the best Italian sub in this region in my book…read more Service is warm, friendly, and helpful like you'd expect from a mum and pop shop, and I love that this is a local family-run business. Some notable changes I noticed during the most recent visit include a big flat screen TV and tables and chairs indoors. The freezer apparently was out of order, but I would have loved to get their tiramisu which is also one of the best I've ever had. Their sub always strikes the right balance in the dressing, bread, meats, and toppings. Toppings are consistently good quality, and you can customise your sub by asking staff what you do and don't want on it. I hope they stay healthy and busy for decades to come.

An updated review. Everything taste wise is the same. But they reduced the size of their sub bread…read more Well with everything ongoing. I am not surprised that this restaurant has started getting with the cheap trend of saving and cutting corners. They could have stayed smart and just jacked up the price, rather than compromising on the bread size. Now the customer pays more for less food. Let's get it 2026.

If you want an amazing meat filled sub then this is the place!! Or if you want a veggie filled sub…read morethen this is still the place! I haven't been able to eat meat in years, but was craving roast beef one day. Typically I only get subs with tons of cheese and veggies, but wow this roast beef sub went down nicely. The service is amazing and very fast! Don't let a line distract you, because it moves fast. This isn't really a sit down type of place. They have other options to eat as well. I've never had the pizza, but have seen others ordering it so it must not be bad.

Cardona's Market is a traditional Italian market that feels like stepping into a neighborhood deli…read morein Italy. The shelves are stocked with imported pastas, sauces, and specialty items that make it hard to leave empty-handed. I ordered the Chicken Cutlet Sandwich, which was outstanding with a perfectly crispy cutlet and fresh ingredients. The macaroni salad was a great side, and the cannoli was the perfect sweet ending to the meal. If you're looking for authentic Italian flavors and a true old-school market experience in Albany, Cardona's is definitely worth a visit.

My wife and I were in town visiting our daughter and wanted a light lunch before a boat cruise. My…read moredaughter recommended Cardona's and I'm glad she did. The market has that old time vibe of being part of the neighborhood. Amazing selection of Italian goods and some seating. Perhaps most importantly, a really nice selection of creative sandwiches, filled with high quality ingredients, that they can also put on a wrap. I loved the Rabe C, broccoli rabe, fried eggplant, provolone and hot pepper spread. Great flavor combo and a pop of heat from the pepper spread. My wife enjoyed a delicious roast beef wrap and my daughter enjoyed a vibrant pasta salad. All that plus a local orchard sparkling apple cider! Almost forgot to mention, the woman working behind the counter was pleasant and the staff were all professional. I can see why it's a local favorite!

Food is outstanding prices are great you get a lot for your money amazing food I believe there…read morehours are 10-2 Monday through Friday.219 2nd st in troy

We recently had an engagement party and we chose Al and his team at Patricelli's supply the food…read more Everything was AMAZING ,the cold salads were delicious. The teriyaki chicken was cooked perfectly. Really good pulled pork and bbq brisket. My favorite was the Mac n cheese. The staff was friendly and professional. Patricelli's is my go to for any type of party that comes up.

My gluten free partner loudly exclaimed,"Yum!" at the first bite of toasted cheese and chicken…read morepanini. My cold ham and Swiss was delicious, too, owing to quality ham, tangy cheese, and a fantastic sandwich bun. We finished with wonderful Boston creme donuts. We both bake gluten free at home and we're baffled at how they pull off this quality of products. We brought home apple fritters for later; I can't wait. The shop is small with essentially only outside seating. We're not sure how it will work for us in the winter. Yet, we highly recommend you patronize them. Brilliant.

Save yourself the time, money and energy on a shitty place like this. Placed a $40 order ahead of…read moretime to be delivered to my workplace for a friend; Never arrived. Reached out to the business to get a refund, said they'd call their delivery driver to see what went wrong and that they'd give me a call back with a verdict; Never happened. So not only will this place steal your hard earned funds, they'll be disingenuous about it the whole time too. There's plenty of other gf bakeries in the area, try your hand at those first before this one, trust me.

Elite in every way. Picked up a 13.6 lb lamb shoulder. Exceptional quality. Wings too - sweet…read morefatties. Best in class.

The staff are speedy, competent, attentive, and consistently appear to like their jobs…read more Good home cooks need quality ingredients. Having this place close has spoiled us; the deli and prepared foods make cooking virtually unnecessary. The fresh-made takeout is also delicious. The shelves have plenty of fresh and unique ingredients and I love being able to order exactly what I need at the butcher counter. This is a delightful, friendly neighborhood butcher and specialty grocer. Often just walking through inspires my creative side.

Ragonese is the BEST Italian/American deli in the 5-1-8 and is family owned and operated. The food,…read morethe service and the ambiance are all a 10+. They do NOT skimp on your sandwich or salad. There is an array of both hot/cold items & an aroma that will catch anyone's attention as soon as the doople is open. The ONLY downside is that there is just one location. I no longer live/work close to them, and I wish that they would expand to my direction. However, they work very hard to make sure that we all leave w a smile on our face and are very satisfied with the service/food that we received. They deserve a 5 review!

I visit RAGONESE every week. It's like family. It's like walking into a family gathering. everyone…read moreknows your name you know their names outstanding customer service impeccable food you can never go wrong at RAGONESE ever Vinny and JOHN absolutely fabulous kind courteous and I have to say I just love LORI ANNA when you walk through the door, you agreed with one of the most beautiful smiles and fabulous customer service

Big Bellies is a family owned burger restaurant located at the corner of 5th Ave and 114th St in…read moreLansingburgh. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, eat-in, takeout or delivery via the GrubHub app. The place is pretty low key which offers counter service with open grill area and a few tables for eating in. For food choices, they serve up a variety of deli subs (Thumann's), burgers, hot dogs, hand cut fries, onion rings, macaroni salad, potato salad, pasta salad, wings, chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, and cold drinks from the cooler. Breakfast choices include eggs, pancakes, French toast, home fries, breakfast meats, bagels, and toast. The prices here seem reasonable and they offer everyday specials and daily specials. Big Bellies is now open everyday including Sundays. They are still evolving and added two new deep fryers so they can expand their offerings here. Deep fried Oreos may be on the menu soon! I stopped in here for lunch takeout recently. I ordered the #4 Single Cheeseburger, French Fries, and Drink ($7.25 plus tax). My food was prepared fresh and made to order including a fresh ground beef patty on the grill. The hand cut fries (stored in water) were deep fried for several minutes. I grabbed a Schweppes Ginger Ale bottle from the cooler to complete the meal. The Single Cheeseburger I ordered was thick, a juicy grilled beef patty topped with melted American cheese, tomato, lettuce, ketchup, and onions on a thick soft bun. The hand cut fries were firm, a bit oily, but very good! I definitely need to try the potato salad and pasta salad on a future visit because I heard it was very good, usually made fresh twice a week according to staff.

Never open and the rare days they happen to open up they do it a couple hours late and don't think…read moreabout trying to call and ordering on your drive home from work bc they definitely left atleast a hour early . The hours of operation on the window dont actually mean anything. It only matters because the food is so good. So if you're lucky enough to catch it while someone is there I'd stop and take advantage of your luck. It would be a 5 star review if I was ever able to order