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    Caffe Italia

    4.2 (179 reviews)
    PriceyItalian
    Open 5:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dressy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Ricotta cheesecake
    Aarti R.

    Hubs and I went to Caffe Italia for our one-year anniversary dinner. We had a reservation for 4:00 PM on April 21, 2025. We were seated promptly upon arrival. Caffe Italia opens at 4:00 so I think we could have gotten a table at 4 even without a reservation. We were seated in a cozy, semi-private nook of the restaurant. We were brought fresh bread and olive oil to munch on while we looked at the menu. Our waiter, William, was on his A-game the entire evening. His service was impeccable. William took our drink order and then gave us the specials for the appetizers. There were a few options he listed from memory. We ended up ordered the stuffed mushrooms. They were stuffed with lobster, crab, and cheese, all while simmered in a delicious pink sauce. (Pro tip: save some bread for dipping in the sauce) William then offered to tell us the specials for the entrees but we didn't need them since we had picked our entrees well in advance. Chicken parm for hubs; capellini a la Dugan for me. Both entrees came with a salad. We had 4 choices of salad dressings. I picked balsamic vinaigrette, hubs had the gorgonzola cheese. He definitely made the smarter choice. The balsamic was tasty but the gorgonzola was... well... it's cheese. The chicken parm was delicious - warm and gooey and cheesy with a side of ziti. It's hard to mess up chicken parm. The capellini a la Dugan was seafood perfection. Angel hair pasta in a garlic-butter white-wine sauce with fresh spinach and lobster. There are no words to describe how heavenly the dish was. William came to check in on us mid-meal. We were happily eating our food and William said "it's always a good sign when no one is talking." I told William that I haven't had pasta that delicious since I was in Italy. We were too full for dessert but it's not an anniversary dinner without something sweet so we split the ricotta cheesecake. It was airy and fluffy and wonderful with a side of fresh whipped cream. Who makes their own whipped cream? Caffe Italia does! I had asked people at work for dining recommendations for our anniversary and all 15 people I asked said Caffe Italia. The reasoning is clear. All in all, Caffe Italia was fine dining from start to finish.

    Warm bread with olive oil infused with garlic and basil was delicious.
    Pauline L.

    As much as I enjoyed Caffee Italia at its old location on Central Avenue in Albany, I love this newer version at Hamilton Square in Guilderland so much more. For one thing, it's much more spacious. Secondly, the decor is modern and lovely. And finally, the food is amazing, even better than I remember. There are some constants that should never change. The staff is welcoming as always. Darianna was the server who took my order. She was so friendly and helpful. Also, her memory is remarkable, because she was able to tell me about the long list of specials without a moments hesitation. She came back during the meal a few times to make sure I was doing okay and she was always gracious, never intrusive. I think that requires special people skills. Another person to warmly welcome the arriving dinner crowd was the hostess, Maria, who co-owns the restaurant with her siblings. It was a warm, Friday night. A perfect night to go out in the Capital District. The restaurant opened at 5pm. I got there at 5:45pm. There was still available seating and I didn't have a reservation. I picked one of the small tables with high seats. I asked for an ice coffee with Kahlua and whipped cream--not on the menu--but it looked wonderful and tasted even better. I started to eat a slice of warm bread when the food that I ordered began arriving. Don't forget to spread the bread with olive oil infused with garlic and fresh basil. It was a taste sensation. I ordered a super fresh salad and picked two of the specials. The Italian Wedding Soup was the best I've ever tasted. The order of mussels in red wine was generous in size but it was so delicious that I managed to finish all of it. What was also impressive was how well timed the entire meal was. No sooner did I finish one dish when the next was being brought out. It was explained to me that sort of timing is easier to pull off early in the evening before it gets crowded. By 7pm, more diners arrived and the place was hopping. The wait staff and bartenders greeted diners with warm smiles and never appeared to miss a beat. Would I like dessert? That's what Darianna asked me. I watched as plates of glorious desserts seemed to sail past me. They were ordered by the family at the next table. I couldn't manage dessert this time, but there's always next time. Caffe Italia has been open in Guilderland for less than a year. I'm glad I finally made it there. I had the best time and the visit exceeded all expectations.

    Veal à la Marsala and chicken parmigiana
    Jelin P.

    The food was delicious and good portions, and my dirty martini was on point. Everybody was very friendly. My friend and I had a great time laughing and chatting and I think everybody was doing the same ting thing! It's cozy place.

    Chicken Francese

    The ambience, service and food were all excellent! They weren't busy when we went early during the week and we couldn't have asked for more personal and attentive service from all the staff. It was a birthday dinner, and they all gathered at the end to sing a really beautiful version of happy birthday to my husband. Outstanding!

    Chicken Luciana
    Annie F.

    I was so excited when I scored Friday night reservations. I've been wanting to try this place forever and unfortunately, I never got to try their original location. Upon arrival, we were seated in the back. I noticed right away how loud the restaurant was and did read that was an issue in previous reviews at their new location. The server greeted us with warm bread and an olive oil with tons of garlic in it - it was divine! I knew from the start I was going to order the Chicken Parm since it was my first visit because it's how I judge whether an Italian restaurant is good or not - whether they can master the classics. My boyfriend opted for the Chicken Luciana - chicken topped with proprosciutto, mozzarella, tomatoes and garlic. Both dishes were delicious! They knocked it out of the park and the side of pasta was great too. I'm looking forward to going back and trying more dishes and hopefully leaving room for dessert!

    Penne with marinara
    Jinna L.

    Loved this cozy Italian gem. Family owned and the service reflected that well. The Chicken Antica was like a very fancy chicken cordon bleu. The Veal Luciana was tender and unique. Both dishes came highly recommended and did not disappoint- the depth of flavor in the sauces was truly impressive. The icing on the lemon cake had a perfect balance of sweet to tart- it had me scraping the plate! Generous portions, home-y vibes, and a solid wine selection. I highly recommend this to anyone who loves Italian!

    Veal Louie
    Corie Y.

    I can't believe I've never reviewed Caffe Italia. Caffe Italia is the staple of good Italian American in Albany. Small spot, you need reservations. It's intimate, can be a little loud due to the space, amazing service is guaranteed, and perfectly executed Italian american is the menu. I've been coming here as a celebratory dinner spot most of my life. I can say that no one ever leaves disappointed when I visit. I can't speak on a lot of items, because I am always going back for the Veal Louie. It is my idea of a perfect dish. I almost exclusively order veal when dining at Italian restaurants, I prefer cream sauces over tomato, and I'm a huge fan of seafood. This is my perfect meal. The Veal Louie is a dish of tender, melt in your mouth veal, topped with lobster and artichoke hearts, enveloped in a luxurious sherry cream sauce. Describing it alone has my mouth watering. It's the kind of meal where you close your eyes on that first bite because the flavors just blow you away. It's crave worthy on every level. I am convinced that you can't go wrong here on ordering anything, but take it from me, try the Veal Louie.

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    Amazing and quality food exceptional service, and stuff. Very nice interior I recommend café Italia to everyone.

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    Food was very good staff friendly always a fun time here good wine selection the only thing it gets loud but that's not a bad thing.

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    So good! Very busy! Very noisy! Service and food were excellent! I will definitely be back!

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    Got to celebrate my surprise 75th birthday with 16 guests. They did a fantastic job with everything. Everyone loved it! Thank You!

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