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    Bellini's Counter

    3.3 (67 reviews)
    ModerateSalad, Italian, Wraps
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    bone Chicken Cutlets

    I was eating a chicken cutlet in my pasta, enjoying every bite, suddenly I chomped down on a bone. It was a shocking and completely unacceptable experience that ruined the entire meal. Very unfortunate

    a hot dog on a bun

    $16 sausage and pepper sub was terrible. All bread. I don't think I'd pay $5 for it. Have a picture wish I could share words don't do justice.

    Custom Bowl to go.
    Juliet V.

    I had almost forgotten about this place. A friend told me they were having a Valentine's Day special and in we went. We hit it just before the after work rush so we didn't feel rushed at all. The special was for large bowls so we ordered them. I got greens and beans as my base, 1/2 meatballs and 1/2 chicken as my protein and finished it off with vodka sauce and some roasted vegetables. Oh yeah and some mozzarella on top too. Mine was delicious. With the greens and beans as a base it was somewhat soupy but that was ok with me. The flavors melded wonderfully. The vodka sauce adding a creamy garlicky tang to the chicken flavored greens and beans. I had some left for lunch the next day too. My son ordered an Italian rice base with meatballs, cheese and vodka sauce. The little bit of rice that I tried was salty but tasty and he finished the entire bowl. My husband chose one of the preset menu items , the 1/2 and 1/2. A pasta base with 1/2 meatballs and 1/2 sausage, Romano cheese and again vodka sauce. He thoroughly enjoyed and also had some for lunch. Part of the special was a drink included so we got 2 fountain drinks to go. Overall I found the food to be well flavored, satisfying and a good value especially when compared to some of the bowl chains that have popped up in the area lately. I will head back the next time we are too busy to cook. In addition to bowls they have wraps. They also have a lot of healthy bases like quinoa and salad and lots of sauces too. I do love me some vodka sauce though so I don't know if I'll be able to resist not ordering that!

    The Fredo, as is. Huge portion, pretty good. The sauce was a little thin for my tastes
    Kelly O.

    It's not bad, but it's not good. I went here to meet friends in a convenient spot. I would never have picked this place on my own, and I wouldn't return to it on my own either. The food was okay, the service was friendly. I can't speak to the price because my friend treated. The floor was really sticky which was a little unsettling. Clearly, this place is very popular with college kids. I'm sure it's a great spot for a warm, basic meal.

    Half empty salad
    Lindsey D.

    I ordered a large pasta bowl and a large salad bowl online through door dash. When my order got here the salad bowl was barely full and could have fit in the small size salad bowl. I am disgusted that I paid over 10 dollars for this and there's no refund in sight. What a rip off.

    Chicken Alfredo
    Endi N.

    I LOVE THIS PLACE! They serve quality food! I am super picky about my Italian food and they do not disappoint. The alfredo sauce is some of the best I ever had. You get to build your own meal be it pasta or salad bowl, amongst other things. You then pick your pasta, sauce, protein and toppings. My go to is the rigatoni alfredo with chicken cutlet. This comes in a huge bowl and it is super filling. This is all at a very affordable price for the college budget. It's across the street from UAlbany making this a staple in my diet.

    Pasta bowl with sweet sausage, topped with veggies and shaved Parmesan
    Dima T.

    I tried Bellini's counter months ago and felt I overpaid for what I got, but today they were offering $5 bowls so I figured I'd give it another shot. The bowl comes with a choice of linguine, rigatoni, or whole wheat pasta, followed by your choice of sauce, protein, and a variety of extras consisting mostly of veggies and cheese. I went with linguine, vodka sauce, sweet sausage, artichokes, olives, peppadew peppers, and shaved parmesan. You get what you'd expect from a place offering Italian food in a chipotle "build your own" style. The pasta was fine, the sauce and sausage provided most of the flavor, and the veggies added a little bit of bite and acidity. Chances are you won't regret coming here (maybe if you pay full price), but you won't be blown away either. I'd come back the next time they offer $5 bowls, but Bellini's Counter won't be working itself into my rotation of regular lunch spots.

    Ryan P.

    Let's put it this way, I would find it very hard to leave here hungry. A very good option for lunch. If you have never been there, picture an Italian version of Chipotle or Subway. I had a pasta bowl and it was very filling. I had their marinara and vodka sauce with onions, sun dried tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese on top. The thing that I like is that they are not shy with the sauce. I hate it when you order a pasta dish and you are scraping for sauce; not here! Note: That there is a difference between Bellini's (sit down restaurant) and Bellini's Counter.

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    Really great place to get a quick bite. Food is very fresh and clean. Lots of great vegetarian options too.

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    Very happy w/ the food & service....& it's a bonus to use the meal punch card & easy online ordering w/ their app!

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    Really good food, fast service and friendly staff. It's practically the Italian version of Chipotle.

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    12 years ago

    Great food for a great price. Kind of an Italian version of chipotle, one of my top favorite places to get food to go.

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    9 years ago

    Salads beyond the usual. An addictive way to stay healthy. The citrus dressing is amazing. Add your favorite items to make it a second meal.

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    11 years ago

    Food was fantastic. The ambiance was great. Staff was very friendly. On a nice day, the patio is wonderful!

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    I liked the salad I got here, it came out quickly, and I thought the staff were very good and very…read morefriendly. I'd come back. But there were just enough little things that, when added up, kept my review from being more favorable. I like to craft a salad, which you can do easily here. But if you're doing that while at the counter, unless you're looking at the menu from your phone, you only see the make-your-own ingredients on one monitor that changes what it displays about every 5 seconds. It took me several iterations to see the complete list of greens, proteins, additions, dressings, etc.. Maybe you could slow down how quickly the display changes, or maybe put a laminated copy of the menu on the counter? I was disappointed that salmon wasn't available, and they said they've had a problem getting it recently. That's not their fault, but disappointing anyway. The grilled chicken I ordered instead was fine, though chilled, meaning it was cooked earlier in the day. There was also something inedible in my salad, about pea-sized. I have no idea what it was, it wouldn't have come from any of the salad ingredients I ordered. I have to watch out for things like these, because in the past I've had crowns knocked out from biting into foods with surprises at restaurants. The rest room was clean but needed service. The soap dispenser was empty, and the wastebasket was full. Since the majority of their business appears to be take-out, and the restaurant had only been open for about 3 hours, it led me to believe they didn't bother to service it in the morning. While I'm used to "healthy" being more expensive than "starchy," even knowing I'd pay additional for the protein and certain add-ins such as avocado, the overall price, with beverage and tip, was still more than an equivalent amount at other places offering similar options in the area. None of this was deal-breaking, and just a few tweaks could easily add another star to a future revised review.

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