Dinned at Coray Kitchen to celebrate my wife's birthday, it was my first visit and I look forward to a return visit. Start to finish every staff person we interacted with was welcoming, attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. Definitely appreciated and noteworthy over the usual, requisite pleasantries. We both had specials - scallops with squid ink risotto and pork belly with tostones. Each dish was thoughtfully and creatively prepared, the proteins were cooked perfectly, and I appreciated the inclusion of some fresh, on-site grown veg. Also enjoyed the Latin American flare/flavor incorporated into both dishes. Dining prices in Albany have (bewilderingly) been on par with Boston and NYC for years now, so Coray Kitchen is certainly reasonable for a high quality meal. I also appreciate that the specials were priced similarly to on-menu items. Will definitely be back to sample the paella and fresh pasta, unless enticed away again by specials! read more

Coray Kitchen - Crispy pork bell with tostones and corn puree in front. Scallops with squid ink risotto in back. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Delmar, New York

One of the best restaurants in the area. Fantastic takes on dishes with fresh ingredients. A bit on the pricey side (entrees around $35-$45) but worth it for a special occasion. The staff is wonderful and the restaurant is cozy and warm. read more

Coray Kitchen - Scallops with squid ink risotto - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Delmar, New York

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Found this gem on a quick google search, walked in 3 perps, no reservation, place was full, hostess sat us outside, a bit chilly but enjoyable. Service was phenomenal from the hostess to the servers, had a chance to talk with the hostess (also the co-owner the chef is her husband) about the food served and it seems to be seasonal since the menu is updated from time to time, The food was amazing, every single dish was unique, the flavors combination was top notch, felt enchanting. The mezze platter and fried calamari along with the warm bread and butter so good. Braised/fried pork belly was a surprise with the polenta base. Seared halibut, fresh and tender with black coconut lemongrass was fabulous. Houchang tofu a solid choice for those who are vegetarian. And the night surprise, basil corn ice cream, got yourself a fan here. Will return to try other plates, definitively one of the best restaurants I have tried in the more than 15 years visiting my sister in the area. read more

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My husband and I had dinner here Saturday April 5th with my husband's aunt and uncle who have said so many good things about this place. I absolutely loved everything from the food, the vibe, and the service! I wasn't able to take photos of the other food we ordered but I got the seafood paella and it was THE BEST!! The oysters were top tier and I normally don't eat oysters. The cheesecake we had was amazing as well and the vanilla ice cream was so creamy. Our server, Michelle, was such a sweetheart too. Loved everything second of our dinner there. The owner also found out I just got my green card application approved and she and the staff kept congratulating us which meant a lot to me. I would 10/10 dine here again and will make sure all of my friends know about this amazing place. read more

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I recently dined at your restaurant on this date 12/26. And no offense to your staff. But we were told we had to leave because of a 13 top was arriving and we were asked to leave. I've been to your restaurant many times in the past. However, if I was told ahead of time that this was the case I would have understood. But since I wasn't I won't be coming back. I felt it a little rude and inconsiderate. I have spent a lot of money at your establishment in the past. Apparently, that doesn't matter. Victor Chew read more

I went here with friend for a late Birthday celebration, and it was absolutely fantastic. Our server was fantastic and I wish I remember his name(maybe Rich) but he was very personable and knowledgeable. We started out with a few appetizers, croquettes, pork belly, fried cauliflower, and bread. Everything was delicious and left you wanting just another bite even though the portions were respectable. Drinks were impeccable. Dinners ranged from the lemon gnocchi that I added scallops to and it was hands down the best gnocchi I've had. Pillowy soft and light, and such a smooth texture. Friend had the Korean chicken dish which he said was delicious and the best thing he has tried, same goes for the surf and turf meal which had shrimp instead of lobster much to my friend's delight. We ended dinner with dessert which was a homemade chocolate chip cookie w homemade vanilla ice cream which was served with a drizzle of very good quality chocolate. I'm looking forward to going again. It's a smaller place so I would recommend reservations. The place itself is cozy, and not too loud. read more

We were greeted by a friendly hostess who confirmed our reservation for four through Open Table and offered to hang our coats as we were seated and waited for the remaining two individuals in our party. A nice touch! Never having been in this building under previous ownership, we did not have any idea on improvements or changes that were made. However, the initial feeling was that the restaurant has a warm and welcoming vibe. Our table was in a corner with seating for two on a banquette and two seat-padded chairs. I mention this because the restaurant quickly filled to near capacity (maybe 50?) by 7p.m. and the din from customers talking increased to a level that likely was less desirable for those seated in the center of the dining room. At our table's location the noise level was quite acceptable. During our visit, only beer or wine was available. Their liquor license has been approved, but they were waiting for the distributer to begin deliveries. Among the two bottled beers being offered I chose the Pacifico Lager over a Lagunitas IPA. My wife had a glass of Italian Soave Classico wine. Both were excellent choices to complement our selected appetizers and entrées. From the Small Plates menu, I decided on the Pulpo a la Brasa ($24) - grilled octopus, potato and truffle purée, fried leeks, and romesco. My wife went with Leche del Tigre Peruvian Ceviche ($22) - white fish (halibut), lime juice, red onion, habanero and jalapeño peppers, sweet potatoes, corn, and plantain chips. For "small plates," these were very decent sized portions. The grilled octopus was perfectly cooked, tender yet with a slight bit of resistance; the potatoes were creamy, light, and not overpowered by truffle flavor; the fried leeks provided contrasting texture and the romesco offered additional color and flavor enhancement. My taste buds were dancing with joy! My wife thoroughly enjoyed the Ceviche. As previously mentioned, portions are generous, so she concentrated on eating mostly the halibut ceviche to save room for her entrée. I tasted her dish and agreed it was excellent. I was tempted to eat all of her plantain chips. Our two dining companions ordered the Bruselas al Pastor ($13) - Brussel sprouts, salsa de chiles morita, grilled pineapple, cotija, and pickled onions; and the Lacinato Kale Salad ($13) - dried fruit, parmesan, toasted pistachios, and chipotle Caesar. Both companions were pleased with their choices. As an aside, I learned about chefs massaging kale to tenderize it and make it easier to chew and digest. Who knew? With the restaurant virtually full, I welcomed the laid back pace of service between our courses as we questioned and conversed with our server and one of the owners (Casey) who visited numerous tables. You definitely feel welcomed here. On to entrées. I had the Wild Boar and Veal Gnocchi ($32) - a six-hour slow cooked wild boar and veal ragú, tomato, pancetta, and parmesan. Absolutely delicious! The gnocchi are made in house, as are all their pastas, and the tomato sauce was delightful with the pancetta and topped with parmesan. My wife chose one of the two evening specials offered, Clams with Linguini. I can't tell you much about its preparation other than the clams were perfectly cooked to be tender and my wife raved about the flavors and the freshness of the pasta. Reportedly, it happens to be the Chef's favorite dish. Once again, our dining companions were very pleased with their choices of the Pan Seared Halibut ($34) with cauliflower purée, grilled broccolini, agrodolce, and lemon garlic butter, and the other special that evening, a Grilled Tomahawk Pork Chop with the most perfect and artistic grill marks you will ever see. I've got my eye on that Halibut when we next visit. While I was too full to be tempted to order dessert, I was offered tastes of the Chocolate Mousse and the Apple Brownies with Cinnamon Cream. The mousse was rich, thick, and chocolatey. The apple brownie was unique, visually more like a blondie, and lighter than I would have expected for a brownie. Their Coffee ($12) is served in a large French Press capable of serving two even with their large cups. If I could find one thing to nitpick about the evening's experience, my wife and I agreed that the coffee had a bitterness. Possibly a Capital City Coffee Roasters Fair Trade Organic French Roast would have truly put the entire dining experience over the top. Fortunately, an unexpected surprise provided that missing topping. When you dine at Coray Kitchen (pronounced core-eye) be sure to notice the paintings hanging on the walls. Unbeknownst to us, these bright and beautiful pieces of artwork are the pride of a Coray Kitchen family member, Magdalena Villatoro Carroll (Mags for short). She arrived as we were preparing to leave, but my wife requested a guided tour of her framed artwork. Mags concurred. What an exhilarating experience that was... did I mention that Mags is 6 years old? read more

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Over and over the food and service are excellent ! The new menu will have you wanting to make your next reservation before you finish your meal. read more

My husband and I have been to Coray kitchen now three times. The first two time were amazing and we couldn't stop recommending it to people. We went last night for my husband's birthday and had a reservation that had said it was his birthday. We were there for exactly an hour. Drinks were good, appetizers were okay they weren't amazing this time, but what was really different was the entrees. All the food came out very quickly which was fine but not the best. I had the steak with potato wedges and ordered it medium rare. It did not come medium rare and the steak was not great. My standards are set high from the meals that I've previously had here and the steak was what I could've made at home. For $60 dollars it was not worth it. My husband said his special pork entree wasn't bad. We decided not to look at dessert but the check was brought immediately after. Overall we felt rushed when dining and wanted it to be an experience especially when it was my husband's birthday and it was never mentioned or anything offered by the waiter. Normally price doesn't bother me for Coray Kitchen because usually the food is worth it, but last night just wasn't worth the $200 check for his birthday unfortunately. read more

Coray Kitchen - Outdoor dining and drinks - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Delmar, New York

Absolutely perfect. Great local spot to check out in Delmar area. The food was the star of the show. The drinks are nice too. Wow. read more

Our first visit will not be the last. Great beautifully-presented food, great service on the patio on a lovely night. Started with a trio of fresh oysters, followed by paella & a delicious pork belly special and ended with a fabulous chocolate chip cookie under vanilla ice cream dessert. It doesn't get much better. Go there. You won't regret it. MBOH read more

Food was spectacular, service impeccable and ambiance acceptable. Only negative was the municipal water which was was foul smelling and foul tasting. Get bottled water. read more

We went to Coray Kitchen last night and had the best time - the ambiance is perfect. There were date nights and double dates and birthday parties happening all around us - and it was clear that we were all experiencing the same incredible meal. The staff is all super personable and helpful and made us feel welcomed from the start. I would describe the food as complex flavors that are refreshingly light, which I feel is very rare in Albany. Each dish had a beautiful sauce with the perfect amount of acidity cutting through. We had the yucca fritters, the white fish ceviche, the duck and the lobster pasta. And their orange cake with homemade orange blossom ice cream was the perfect way to end the night. We laughed saying it's going to be hard to switch it up the next time, because we sincerely loved every single dish! And the cocktails are AMAZING. I started with the Medicina Latina, which was like a perfect tequila/mezcal margarita sweetened with honey and ginger. My husband had a paper plane and I ended the night with a perfectly dark espresso martini. Their wine by the glass and beer list has the same attention to detail and it is clear that it's based off the current seasonal menu. Pro tip: if you can't get a reservation, you can grab a seat at the bar. But you need to go - and we will most definitely be back read more

Coray Kitchen - Ceviche - the beet infused lime juice is so pretty! Yucca fritters - the best thing ever. I will get these every time. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Delmar, New York

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We had the best meal in a very long time at Coray Kitchen. We talked about it all the way home... From the ambiance to the decor to the friendly staff to the amazing food. -The cauliflower appetizer was amazing: just the right amount of spice and yummy unique flavors - The main dishes were beyond delicious: unique and flavorful without being pretentious, solid yet different at the same time - We couldn't decide on dessert so got two of them - and fought over which was better the whole time. Again, same theme, unique without trading on flavor just to be different. We are so glad we finally went and will definitely be back read more

Coray Kitchen - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Delmar, New York

Excellent food, cocktails and excellent service. Looking forward to a return visit in the near future.

From the moment you walk in, you know you've entered into something a cut above - warm, welcoming, and vibrant, everyone from the clientele to the servers to the chef is smiling - and the chatter is excited, anticipatory and satiated. It feels like you should know everyone in the room; like you're walking into someone's sophisticated dream, to their home, where their family and friends have gathered. Everything is made from scratch, embracing slow time, developed flavors, and a sense of home. Here, you actually can taste that to the chef, food is love and that our time together should be a sacred act of communing with each other, the earth, and our community. I love that they incorporated certain elements of the grandmothers - home recipes handed down of little palette cleansing cookies, or mousse, or ice creams. A far cry from most restaurant tasteless Sysco desserts...but I am ahead of myself... We started the meal with the Lacinato Kale Salad (dried fruit, parmesan, toasted pistachios, chipotle caesar) and the Short Rib Empinadas which were a special. They were both beautifully presented, the empinadas had a lovely green belt across them which somehow was perfectly symmetrical, and the salad was massaged for tenderness, chopped and tossed. Both appetizers were healthy portions; the empinadas (2 per order) were quite large! My dining companion and I split both so we could each experience the offerings. They did not disappoint! Honestly if I could eat that Kale Salad every day, I would be a happy human. My dining companion ordered the Porcini Rubbed grass-fed NY Strip Steak (Hudson Valley mushrooms, and potato pave); and upon hearing that Chef Javier truly loves cooking seafood, I opted for the Pan-Seared Halibut with cauliflower puree, grilled broccolini, agrodolce, lemon garlic butter. We shared these tastes as well. The NY Strip was perfectly cooked and the flavors were explosive - really tremendous. The potato pave was one of the most luxurious bites of food I've had. My halibut was light and flavorful, with a lovely combination of tastes - the broccolini was another standout of the dish! Completely unexpected, as many times this is simply garnish, but was truly a stand out and to me showcases the love and attention that Chef Javier puts into every aspect of his dishes. The care and knowledge, happiness and love that goes into his food is an experience to be had. For dessert we opted for the family-relevant Chocolate Mousse with raspberries and the home-made pistachio ice cream. Both topped the meal off with a bit of sweet, but how refreshing it was to have truly home made desserts. They were both lovely. Overall it was a vibrant experience, felt like a happy engagement for all who dined that evening, and the food was the star player. What was also lovely to see what how happy and proud Casey and Javier were with their dream come true. They clearly are loving everything they are doing, they have family warmth care and touches at each turn (the artwork is by their daughter, some menu items are family recipes and include other ways of honoring matriarchs in their family, etc), and they have the loveliest smiles about it all. This is somewhere you go back to time-and-time again. This is a special environment where amazing things happen, all filled with love. read more

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Nice atmosphere, Great Food. Friendly staff. Lost one star. The drinks are expensive. Ok they are expensive everywhere. But the glasses are purposely small here. I had one drink it was all shaved ice, the martini glass is a baby martini for $21. Don't cut corners and charge high end prices. read more

Great food and great service. Make sure you get a reservation. We sat at the bar and ate. It was also a great option.

Cocktails, seafood, surf and turf have all been winners here. On one visit we tried the pasta with lobster and were disappointed with claggy, overcooked pasta, a rather flat creme sauce and very little lobster. That evening the desserts also did not shine: unset brûlée (why do chocolate brûlée??? Chocolate hides the creaminess of custard and custard smothers the complexity of chocolate!), unset jam tarts and jaw breaking pastry. Pasta, pastry, custards, creme sauces all demand a light touch. Acid must be introduced when the predominant element in such dishes is on the fat and bland side. These have been the exceptions, however! Veggie dishes, proteins, and raw oysters are great. read more

Great experience. Delicious food. Lovely ambience. Friendly servers. Yay for this amazing gem in Delmar! Congratulations Casey and Javier!! read more

Yup. Amazing, the pork chop was incredible . The tres leche was perfect. Go here and check it out for yourself

Jaw dropping good!!! What did I not get?? Our server told us up the braised brisket empanadas, which were out of this world. The chimichurri sauce on top with the bean/brisket filling were PERFECT. Just sad that it's a special and might not be there the next time I'm there. Another special that might not be there again when I return is the duck confit. That was incredible and I would get that dish every time I go there if I could. The Leche del tigre Peruvian ceviche was also delicious. I love how they were sweet potatoes and corn on the dish which just made a perfect pairing. On the table was also Spanish seafood paella, and mushroom ragú. The royal king mushrooms were definitely some type of royal lol. Next time I would order the ragú for myself over the paella. For dessert, we did the chocolate mousse and the cookie with the homemade ice cream. Both were so so good. Although we were stuffed we couldn't resist eating the dessert. Very calming atmosphere. Even though more people kept coming in it didn't get overly loud. It was just a pleasant time. read more

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I've eaten here three times so I can say this restaurant is consistently great. Excellent food, ambiance and service. I wish the menu were a little more varied with new entrees. read more

Inventive cuisine, excellent service, and a refreshing ambience. This place, surprised us and we will certainly be back. They have great developed flavors and a wonderful sense of authenticity the goat cheese pistachio cake was really something else. Excellent job. read more

Delicious! Great service and the food was amazing. And from the packed house, others would agree!

A great addition to the Delmar dining scene. Friendly service, good food and pleasant ambiance. Looking forward to my next visit.

Such a great experience, I don't know where to start! Customer service outstanding. We arrived early and had cocktails at the bar, shout out to Michelle and Lexi. The Salers Delight is the best cocktail I have ever had! The restaurant is warm, inviting, and immaculate. Our server, Devin, was terrific all around. The food, not sure where to start...There was an appetizer special of Bao Buns and it was spectacular and the octopus and oysters just as good. The paella and Halibut dinners were perfect, presentation, flavor, and all around delicious. I saved room for dessert and the lemon curd tart was fabulous! I can't wait to go back to my new favorite restaurant! read more

Getting past the fact that I was dining in my former pharmacy took a minute, but once I moved forward, I had a lovely dining experience, albeit expensive. The owner is a warm and friendly woman who greets her guests with a smile and takes the time to check in and make sure the patrons are enjoying their overall experience. The food is delicious! However, the prices are not. If you have a few apps and a drink, plus an entree, you will be spending quite a bit on your night out. At least the food is tasty and presented well, so it's easier to swallow the bill. I have had several of the appetizers and they are all full of flavor and delicious. The squid ink pasta with sword fish was decent (wouldn't order again), but the linguine with lobster was out of this world! Im from New England and appreciate a decent seafood dish around here, and this may have been the best I've had in 30 years living here! Chock full of lobster and the homemade linguine is perfect! If you'd like a relaxing and delicious meal, head over to Coray Kitchen in Delmar, you won't be disappointed! read more

We went to Coray in Delmar just for the $2 oysters. We then stayed for dinner and everyone was more than just satisfied.

Awesome food. Well though out menu and excellent service. Also - good wine list with reasonable prices

I love this place! The menu is inventive, the staff is friendly and professional, and the food is excellent. The ambiance is great too... very warm and welcoming. I am thrilled to have a restaurant of this quality in the Delmar. It is a much needed addition to the neighborhood! read more

Excellent! We've heard and read good reviews and decided to save it for our 50th anniversary celebration. We were greeted with a complimentary glass of champagne! As stated in all the reviews, the staff is excellent but the food is the star! We had watermelon gazpacho and tomahawk pork chops and paella. Best meal ever! read more

Fabulous! We went to the newly opened(Tuesday) Coray Kitchen yesterday a few minutes after they opened(4:00). There was already a table of 8 seated and half the bar seats(10) were taken. We were offered a complimentary glass of cava that was yummy while we waited for our freshly and expertly shucked oysters. We tried all four kinds and were not disappointed. Javier came out from the kitchen to help with the shucking since it seemed as if everyone ordered oysters. By 5:00 the entire place was full! Next we ordered three small plates, which were not very small: grilled octopus, ceviche, and burrito. OMG, they were all heavenly tasting and beautifully presented. My husband had a couple beers and I had a couple glasses of wine-all good. Though we were full, we decided to try the dessert too. We had an apple brownie(recipe from Casey's grandmother) and Basque burnt cheesecake. Both were well worth the calories. The food was superb, the service was friendly and timely. We'll definitely be going back! The only negative comment I have is that it was very loud. The decor is wonderfully simple with nothing to absorb all of the excited voices enjoying their meals. This minor issue will not keep me from. Coming back. read more

Had a pleasant meal here with some highs and lows. Steak and pork chop special were excellent and salads were delightful. Excellent service. Two in our party had the paella which they both found dry and somewhat tasteless..no saffron or other spices noted. Two minor negatives...very noisy (maybe because a large table was nearby), and no bread was brought or offered.. read more

Interesting and delicious cuisine. Lovely atmosphere. Great wait staff. Can be a bit noisy at times but not an issue for us.

Very tasty food and exciting ambiance. Great service! I would really recommend this place for a date night or with a few friends to share small plates read more

Just enjoyed the New Years Eve prix fixe menu at Coray Kitchen. Our first time there. The staff is very friendly and attentive. The food is outstanding. Duck Confit is truly amazing. We will be back for the regular menu. read more

What a great addition to Delmar - Coray Kitchen has it all, food, atmosphere and service. The service is top notch. We will definitely go back again and highly recommend to anyone looking for an excellent dining experience. read more

We went for New Year's Eve when they were serving a fixed price menu so I can't speak to the regular menu. The food was fantastic. The service was just ok. The appetizers and entrees were served hot, were cooked and seasoned perfectly. We waited a long time for drinks given we were there before the restaurant filled up. At the end of the meal, I saw tables with a different server quickly receive coffee and noise makers. Our server delivered our desserts and dropped the check. She disappeared off the floor. We didn't see her again for at least 10 minutes and we then had to stop her and ask for coffee. I also asked about the noise makers and was told "yeah, we give them out at the end of the meal." At this point the check had been sitting on the table for 15 minutes and we had to beg for coffee, so I don't know what she thought the end was. In any event, after we paid the check, we continued to sit for a few minutes and suddenly lots of waitstaff were hovering giving us the GTFO signals. So we left, without noise makers. We were there for about 90 minutes. We were not camping out on NYE. The take away was the food was outstanding but your overall experience depends on your server and that's not acceptable for the price. read more

The Coray Kitchen boasts one of the best conceived and best executed menus in the entire region. Everything listed sounded inspired and everything delivered to the table proved to be so. We started with the charred broccolini which was the finest example of that dish that we had ever had. Also the Lacinato kale salad was inventive and of an amazing texture and flavor. Our mains were an amazing "mushroom ragu" over perfectly prepared homemade linguini and the Spanish seafood paella. The reviewer for the Times Union, apparently oblivious to the difficulties of serving dishes redolent of saffron in the last 40 years, referred to the rice in this dish as "plain". It is hard to be further from the truth as not only was the rice extremely flavorful but the reviewer failed to mention that every component of the dish....scallops, shrimp, mussels, and the amazing homemade sausage, were all cooked to perfection. A common deficiency of paella is often that some ingredients are overcooked and others under. Not here! The deserts were equally masterful. This is a great addition to the dining scene in the region but the Times Union seems to want to scare away the public based on the lighting in the room and the inexperience of the waitstaff. The lighting could be improved upon, perhaps with merely changing the color qualities of the bulbs. And the waitstaff, although perhaps not yet running on all cylinders, will surely improve as they gain experience in managing the timing of the service. The staff, as well as the owners, are clearly devoted to this enterprise and I'm confident will do everything in their power to make your visit satisfying. read more