We had such a wonderful experience at Sofia's Italian Restaurant in Clifton Park! From the moment…read morewe arrived, the staff was absolutely amazing--so friendly, attentive, and accommodating. I have a gluten allergy, and they went above and beyond to make sure I felt comfortable and had plenty of options to enjoy. It was so nice to be able to relax and enjoy our meal without having to worry. The entire staff was fantastic, and the service was exceptional. We truly appreciated how welcoming and accommodating everyone was. We will definitely be back and highly recommend Sofia's to anyone looking for a great Italian dining experience!

Truly disappointed with the service on Mother's Day. We have eaten here before and it was nothing…read morecompared to the other night. Many people in the restaurant shared the same experience. Don't overbook yourself because you clearly couldn't handle it. Staff couldn't even explain a dish, let alone bring bread. It took forever for the food and it wasn't even right. The owner / manager couldn't even show face. The Caesar salad was literally lettuce tossed in mayo. Then they add gratuity in so they don't care about service. It was awful and I won't be back. Just by reading all of the one star reviews.. I'm sure they will sink themselves into the ground soon.

We enjoyed dining at fresco here last Tuesday evening while vacationing in the area. The restaurant…read morewas quite busy;not a table available indoors.....We prefer outdoor dining if not too humid. It was perfect weather evening and honestly better than indoors. It was quite loud indoors. The acoustics are poor, but that's about all the negatives we could find. The outdoor space quickly filled up.... It was truly a packed house. The cuisine, service and ambience were excellent! They have a happy hour which is always a treat! A full parking lot is always a positive indicator! Glad we found Pasta Pane!

What a beautiful space! Went here for dinner with some girlfriends and was blown away! The staff…read morewas so friendly, and the food was insanely good! I had the vodka pasta with gnocchi, and added a side of the roasted carrots. I only ordered a half size of the pasta and still had some left to take home! Cannot recommend this place enough!

A group of us meet regularly for dinner in the Clifton Park area once a month. When our previous…read morehangout closed abruptly, several recommended we go to Emma Jayne's instead. I can now see why. There is clearly a focus on good, friendly, service. That was evident with every person with whom we interacted, whether it was a hostess, a waiter, a bartender, or even the guy who filled our water glasses. That was especially helpful to those of us who had not been here previously. The menu is diverse enough to have options for any preferences or degrees of hunger. Our orders ranged from soups to appetizers to full meals. Everything came out quickly, and all our meals came out at the same time. Everyone was satisfied with portions and taste. I believe the only negative comments the entire evening were around the cocktails. One person mentioned that their price point was too high. I would have liked to see more non-alcoholic options on the drink menu, such as crafted alcohol-free cocktails. When we first arrived, I said we were hoping this would become our regular monthly dinner location. They certainly did their part to help make that happen!

My friend, Barb, and I make a trek to Clifton Park about every 6 - 8 weeks to shop at Trader Joe's…read more Our gals' day out starts at lunch, where we often try a new restaurant. Another friend, Pam, had highly recommended Emma Jayne's Restaurant which is only a couple of traffic lights from Trader Joe's - a perfect location for our trip. The restaurant sits just north of Fred the Butcher (next door, literally) for those who frequent that establishment, on Route 9. There is off-street parking. When we arrived at 12:30 p.m. on a Tuesday, the front parking spaces were full. (Note: there may be parking around back; I didn't check) We thought we might have to wait for a table. Wrong! The restaurant is surprisingly spacious with two large rooms furnished with tables that were thoughtful spaced apart. A photo of an adorable young girl, whom we assumed was the dining establishment's namesake, was on the wall. Let me be sure to mention that the ladies room, which smelled faintly of bleach, was spotless. I mean REALLY clean! About the food ... my friend and I shared an appetizer of Fried Calamari. It was an ample portion (took some home) accompanied by sweet chili sauce - a nice change from typical marinara served at other places. However, the calamari was small and overcooked. As a result, what was presented was a plate of small, overly crisp rings of 90% batter. No squid! For our entrees, Barb chose the Chicken Salad Sandwich. She requested that it be served on a pretzel bun (touted as homemade) for which we were hit with an up-charge of $3.50. The chicken salad had grapes and walnuts in it and Barb liked it very much. The up-charged pretzel roll did not appear to be homemade. Very disappointing. Had she known it would be uninspiring, she would have accepted the brioche roll. Macaroni salad - not very exciting - accompanied the sandwich along with a pickle. I love seafood and was torn between ordering the Fish and Chips (halibut) and Lobster Pot Pie (an appetizer). Our server, Drew, gets a gold star for suggesting the second one when I told him I wasn't a big eater. Apparently, the halibut, while highly recommended, is a sizable portion. The pot pie was superb! The rich, creamy sauce was divine. I couldn't eat it all and will enjoy the rest of it for lunch today. Emma Jayne's menu has something for everyone. Our server, Drew, was informative and attentive. While we may make other food choices (skip the calamari and pretzel bun but keep the pot pie), we will definitely return.

Consistency is the key word at Delmonico's of Clifton Park. The parking lot will show you that…read moreit's always busy, if Sinatra is not singing when you walk in then he will be singing the next song, the noise level will be very high, especially in the bar area, the service is friendly and efficient, and probably most importantly, the food is very good and enjoyable. While my wife ordered a Saratoga Sparkling water ($4.99), I chose a can of Guinness ($6.75) after hearing the brief listing of drafts available. We also placed an order for the Italian Long Hot Peppers ($13.99) before we even thought about what we might choose for entrées. These peppers, stuffed with ricotta, sausage, red pepper, Romano and gorgonzola cheese, are finished with toasted Italian breadcrumbs and a balsamic glaze. They are so memorable that even though our last visit was 2 1/2 years ago we have no problem remembering to order them every time we dine here. Yes, they were as delicious as ever. My wife had a rare craving for steak and chose the 6 oz. Filet Marsala ($25.99) with angel hair and mushrooms. The steak was cooked perfectly to the requested medium-rare, it was tender, and very flavorful. The marsala sauce was also very tasty. My choice from the evening's special menu was the Shrimp Riggies ($24.99). The rigatoni was cooked perfectly as were the bay shrimp. A lightly cheesed sauce adhered nicely to the bell peppers, hot peppers, onions, shrimp, and pasta, adding additional flavor. I probably didn't need to accept the additional parmesan cheese on top when it was offered by our server. It's comforting to know we have such dependably good Italian food so close to home.

Large parking lot. Very clean outside and inside. Greeted instantly, seated in booth. Very…read morecomfortable. It was packed, music was loud and strangely people were talking but it wasn't loud. Ordered fried mozzarella delicious and marinara sauce was so good. Bread was warm and garlic herb butter so good. Waiter was so friendly and quick. Dinner was chicken Marsala two large pieces of chicken, Marsala sauce was a bit sweet w/Butter herb angel hair pasta. Veal Parmesan was large, Marinara sauce was delicious. Large portions and a side of angel hair. Too full for dessert! Great service, comfortable seating.

I love Venezia pizza. It's a small business. They've been here in Clifton park forever! I love to…read moreget the family special, the cheese pizza is my favorite. It's casual dining, they offer take out service or table side. They have lots of seating. And can take large parties. Highly recommend Venezia pizza Oo and they have slices, though I like to get a full pizza 17"

Venezia was the perfect place to start my trip in Albany/Clifton Park. The pepperoni pizza had…read morethin, crispy slices with a great sauce and just the right amount of cheese. The meatballs were some of the best I've ever had--juicy and full of flavor. Everything was incredibly satisfying. What a great way to kick off my trip!

Since we moved out of Clifton Park in 2016 my quest for a great local pizza place has run its…read morecourse and left me disappointed. I am looking for a location that sells a good variety of slices, has sit-down tables which you actually want to sit in (no rocking tables and dirty floors for me), and has friendly staff. We recently came here again while in the area and I rediscovered it. It is definitely the best... bar none. They expanded next door into a location previously used by H&R Block, and the increased dining space is wonderful. The variety of slices they had at lunch is staggering, and not just the usual suspects either. They had eggplant lasagna pizza; chicken Fra Diavolo pizza with hot peppers (yum!); mac & cheese pizza with or without Buffalo chicken; salad pizza; etc. All looked good, and my Fra Diavolo pizza has become my favorite here. Of note: their Hawaiian pizza is a white pizza (no sauce), which is extremely unusual, but they provided a cup of sauce on the side which restored balance to the galaxy. I should point out that every Italian restaurant has their own style of red sauce: some are too acidic, some are too salty, some are too heavy with dried herbs, and some don't use enough. This place has a sauce which is similar to my Grandmas (the best!), and it is salty and acidic and oily and delicious. I could see myself parking in a chair one afternoon with a good book and slowly trying slice after slice. Since we live only about 20 minutes away, I think I will need to make the trek up to here more often.

Alright... The BEAST has spoken. Let's break this one down honestly. Yesterday for lunch I grab a…read moreslice of 2 Coming in hot with a 3.5-star rating, this spot almost hits that elite tier--but there are a few things holding it back from greatness. First off, presentation and crust game? Solid. You're getting a good bake, decent structure, and slices that hold their own. Not floppy, not overly stiff right in that respectable middle lane. That's a win. Now let's talk about the sauce... because this is where things get mixed. Taking a look at some of the chatter on Yelp, there's a noticeable trend and I've got to agree. The sauce is inconsistent. Some bites hit with a nice tang and balance, but others feel either a little too sweet or lacking depth. It doesn't always punch through the cheese like you want it to. For a place trying to compete in the pizza game, sauce consistency is everything--and right now, it's just not elite. Cheese and toppings are good--not mind-blowing, but definitely respectable. No complaints there. Quality is there, just not standout.

We had a fabulous dinner... The appetizers were great. I had the calamari and my daughter had a…read moreeggplant stack. Our dinner consisted of a 1 pound piece of lasagna and some EVOO/garlic pasta. The pasta is homemade and is great! Would highly recommend this place. The only thing is, the menu definitely needs to be updated with what they have to offer.

First time here and this place was excellent! Jenn was our waitress and she was very accommodating…read more It was a little busy, but not too much that you felt like you were yelling over people. The food came out promptly, and was very good.

While I spent much of my life in Clifton Park this pizza was the best I found around. The owners…read moreare friendly and keep a clean shop. Lunch specials with a variety of toppings available. Moved away a few years ago but have not ever been able to find pizza and Italian entrees like these guys make. Just try it and you'll understand.

Very good food, reasonable prices and fast free delivery! We have had the pizza, the chicken parm…read moreand the lasagne and were all good and came with bread and a salad. New to the area and we are very happy to have them near,,,

My daughter has raved about the Breaded Garlic Parm Wings, and she ordered them for a family…read moregathering. After devouring four juicy, flavorful wings that I dipped into their excellent very chunky homemade blue cheese dressing, I understand the hype. Does the breading enhance the flavor and make the sauce coat the wings better? I believe so. The wings both drum and flat were meaty. Extra parm was at the bottom of the serving dish and could be spooned onto wings. She also served Bourbon BBQ, Thai Chile, Korean, and PB and Jelly Breaded Wings. The Korean and Thai were delicious. The Bourbon and PB & J were too sweet for my taste, but they were enjoyed by others. Boneless Wings were typical fare. Wow! Breaded Wings are minimum of Five Stars! Delicious! I did not like the COB (cheese in bottom) Pizza. The crust and COB were good, but the thick top layer of slightly sweet not savory red sauce was unappealing to me. The other pizza from Red Front was a rectangular thin crusted cheese pizza that was okay but a little dried out. Family including kids preferred the round cheese pizza from Pizza Works that was available along with their Mac & Cheese Pizza. Highly recommend the breaded wings and the outstanding Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce.

The BEAST pulled up to Red Front Pizza late night on my way to my military obligation... and this…read moreone? Yeah... it's a tough sit. Not good. Needs serious work. Let's not sugarcoat it. There's some buzz around their upside-down/COB-style pizza, and on paper, it should hit. But execution? That's where things fall apart. Crust comes out too thick and bready, lacking that crisp bite you expect. It feels more like filler than foundation. When you pick up a slice, it just doesn't have that structure or snap. Now the big issue the sauce. You guys know I'm a sauce snob. It leans heavy, overly sweet, and kind of flat. Instead of elevating the slice, it overwhelms it. You don't get that balanced, tangy tomato flavor just a one-note layer that sits on top of everything. Cheese and overall bake? Inconsistent. Some areas overcooked, others just sitting there. It doesn't come together as one cohesive slice. Even looking at Yelp (around that 3.3 range), it lines up this is a spot people want to like, but the consistency and quality just aren't there.

This place has the areas most consistently good pizzas-especially their Sicilian!…read more Not to mention this place has some fantastic employees. I went in today to pick up my weekly Sicilian and the pizza chef mentioned to me that it was a little well done because a couple of "bubbles" on the pizza. He asked me if it was ok or if I would like him to remake it. I told him it was totally fine and still looked delicious. He asked me "if I was 100% sure", to which I replied, "absolutely!" He then told me to take a slice of cheesecake on the house. In this tough time for restaurants this simple act of customer service prompted me to write a review. If you want delicious pizza provided by some hard working, generous employees do yourself a favor and order from here.

Been coming here since the grandfather ran it was always good until recently tried it twice the…read morecrust was big n dry . Tried to say it was the humidity please never happened before this! Wrote a review and noticed it's gone . They seem to be ruining their business . Unhappy customer from way way back!!!