How I have lived in Albany almost 3 years without knowing about this place I don't know, but I am going to spend the next couple of years making up for lost time. This is a small mom and pop deli/grocery that represents everything I love about local businesses. It has everything you could ever want, frozen ravioli of every flavor, Ben and Jerry's, every kind of Boar's head deli meat you could want, canned/bottled sandwich toppings, Italian pasta dishes, soup, the list goes on. On my first visit here we ordered the turkinator which was heavenly turkey, mayo, bacon, lettuce, tomato and jalapeños (heated up) on a huge sub large enough to feed at least two people. Because it was a cold fall day I also sprung for the chicken noodle soup which might as well been made by my mom because it tasted homemade with chunks of chicken and real pasta. Major WINNER. Come here, order anything, you won't regret it! read more

Genoa Importing - Turkinator. Warm sub with turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and jalepenos. It will change your live forever. - Delis Near Me - Albany, New York

The way it should be..it's the love..A old school deli..they don't rush you..explain everything about it..how it's made..if it's not made there,where it's made..by who and how..I haven't had bread that good..in probably ever..it's called pride..Go enjoy read more

Bob and his crew stepped in and helped out a crew of high school students from VT on our bus ride back from the presidential inauguration. Not only did he comp us all sandwiches, but the sandwiches were AMAZING. Beggars can't be choosers, but to think we got grade-A sandwiches on the house was truly amazing. I now plan on making Genoa Importing a must-visit on my way through the 87 corridor, and so should you! I had the Jerk and absolutely loved it. read more

I am sitting here starting to get hungry for lunch and I have decided that I deserve something special - I am off to Genoa's!!! Cause I deserve it!!! Seriously, if you want a fantastic sub with the highest quality meats (Boars Head) and great cheese then this is the spot for you. The grocery/packaged goods part of the store is a treat especially when preparing for an Italian dinner but it's the sandwich counter that "speaks to me" and keeps me coming back. A little know secret - they make a great pizza too - and other hot meals to go. Just know that the guys take Sunday off - it's either to rest their smiles or to plan out the next week's worth of stories. I am not sure which - but they deserve a break! read more

Poor meat to bread ratio. Felt like I was eating an Italian mix flavored loaf of bread. Subway subs have more meat. For the price I expect a health portion of meat. Double the meat and I am in agreement with everyone else. read more

For the most part its pretty good. They have an invented sub menu with all types of selections. I would actually recommend looking at the menu before you go in to get a better grasp of what they have There salads are also good as is there hot meals. Guys are also helpful and the place has a old scholl feel to it If you order a sub though I highly recommend doubling the meat because they are a lil light on that and the bread is so big it overwhelms the sub. Other than that Ill be going back read more

Best and biggest sandwiches I've had. The Mad Cow was my favorite but you can't go wrong because of the quality ingredients used here. One of the only sandwich places I would drive out of my way to eat at. It's always crowded for a reason. read more

Two words: Norm Subastian - It is the only thing I have ordered for the past 20 years, and continues to be the finest sandwich on the planet. read more

This place is amazing. There subs are ENORMOUS, delicious, and reasonably priced. You really can't go wrong. I recommend the Norm Subastian, the John Allen and the Little Piggy. I've also had their eggplant parm and their lasagna - both delish. You can't go wrong with Genoa. read more

Best subs going....used to eat at least 2 a week when I lived down the block. try the N.F.L. Classic.....anytime I return to the Albany area I stop in for one. Outstanding- great friendly crew there too. Was in last week and they remembered me from back in the day. If you live within 10 miles, make the trip- selection of hot and cold subs is awesome....great salads too. read more

Hands down my favorite place. I was born and raised in Loudonville and now live in San Francisco ...and I'm a vegetarian but oh my, their sandwiches would make me convert! Loved going here growing up with my mom who has since passed. Really special memories and great food! read more

Have been going here for many years. subs are the best around. This is a little old school italian shop that sells pasta sauces ect but also pizza and subs which are great. My favorite is the NFLer read more

Huge subs for a reasonable price. Everything is fresh and tastes great. My favorite is the Terrible Todd on Ciabatta bread.

This place has the best subs I have ever had, and proabably ever will have in my life. They are very big, the menu is unique, and everything is fresh. read more

Awesome subs!!! And huge! expect to not finish an entire sub. You can tell they use high quality Italian ingredients. Also love the corner store aspect of the place. read more

Went here with some friends, seven of us. 24 hours later, all of us started getting extremely sick. One kid at 10pm, one at midnight, one at 2am, e.t.c. Long story short, all of us acquired severe food poisoning from a place I used to love. Paid $25 for my girlfriend and I so Genoa could ruin our night as we stayed up vomiting all night and we were not able to sleep. Wasn't able to leave the bed the next day. Never coming here again. read more

Not a lot to review as I stopped in to purchase of cuts but my word of advice is to bring your credit card checkbook and banker. Maybe there's prices were posted and I didn't see them but I was shell shocked when was quarter pound each of roast beef and corned beef cane to $8.50. They better be good! Also they place is almost impossible to moved through... read more

They say you are what you eat. So I was really hangry and grumpy today and decided it would be appropriate to purchase a sandwich called "the jerk". When I ordered it, the guy behind the counter suggested that I replace the Italian bread with ciabatta. What a great suggestion! The sandwich was amazing and very filling! Made with just the right amount of meats and condiments. My mood has drastically increased. My stomach thanks you and so do my unfortunate workmates who are relieved to see me in a better mood. Great service, convenient location and great subs. Thanks Genoa! read more

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This was a great find to pick up a huge fantastic tasting grinder along with some tortellini salad. I could eat a pound of the stuff it was so good!!! Its a cramped little store with towering shelves of Italian products everywhere u turn. It has an odd smell to it I thought, but it was just something they were making I'm sure. There menu is huge like 50 sandwiches at least lol. The porky pig is a definite favorite of mine I LOVE PORK!!!!. The Italian combo was very good as well. It definitely is worth the money and worth the trip read more

Genoa Imports over everything. I won't go to Bella Napoli ever again. I usually get turkey, fresh mozz, lettuce, and mayo large sub. It's huge and I can get two meals out of it. The bread is great and always fresh. I like the cookies and other items they receive from other bakeries. It's a smaller store and smaller parking lot, but it's worth it all for a fresh sub that's the same price as nasty Subway and better ingredients than Bella. read more

So as a grocery / imports store this is no match for some others in the area. It's small and a little cramped with a limited, but very good selection of olive oils, balsamic and assorted pastas and canned goods. So why do I keep going miles out of my way again and again? The subs! The glorious wonderful subs! At first glance the menu is overwhelming - they've got like 50 choices kind of spread out on various boards, but if you look the least little bit confused (like I do even though I go often!), the kind and wonderfully helpful staff will offer you a printed version. My favorite is the "Smokey Bob" - smoked turkey, butterkase cheese, bacon, tomatoes and honey mustard! OMG! Nothing short of amazing. And don't EVER get it on anything but the chiabatta - WOW! I was originally slightly put off by the $7.99 price tag - but seriously, it's 2 meals and a snack for me. Warmed up in the toaster oven, the bread stays crunchy on the outside, moist and incredible inside. My husband adores the "Alex" which is roast beef (cooked on premises), pepperjack, tomatoes, lettuce and horesradish mayo. The warm lettuce takes some getting used to, but now I actually enjoy the crunch. Their offerings include both the usual and unusual - brie, artichoke hearts, roasted pork loin, meunster, goat cheese... on subs!!! Awesome. They also have a variety of deli salads and of course, meat by the pound. I've heard that the dinners to go are terrific, but I'm too enchanted to ever stray from the subs. My one and only complaint is that we don't live closer and they don't have any seating. I swear one day I'm going to dig in while in the parking lot! read more

Fantastic specialty subs, awesome fresh baked bread, quick and attentive service. I love old school joints like this. If you are looking for the best sandwich in the Capital District, look no further than Genoa! read more

This place is like family. Been coming for 18 years and don't plan on stopping anytime soon. They have a great mix of sandwiches, hot food, cold Italian delicacies, cookies and other baked goods, etc. The people are friendly and the food is fantastic. If you are in the area, check it out. You won't be disappointed. read more

Fast and friendly service. Fresh food choices that are prepared when you order.

First time there, VERY dry reuben, very expensive, double deckered the bread, (who wants double the bread on a sandwich) not worth it.

We go to Genoa for lunch probably at least once a week, sometimes twice since my office is about 10 minutes away. This is a take-out only place. I have had many of their specialty subs and have enjoyed every single one. My favorites are the 'Turkenator' & the 'Jerk'. But they're all good. They use Boar's Head deli. You'll pay 9 - 10 bucks for one of their specialty subs, but I usually get 2 lunches out of it. They are a full Italian deli and have many salads & dry goods also. The staff is very friendly. read more

The main reason I keep returning to Genoa is for the K-Man sub. It is an amazing concoction of mozzarella cheese, balsamic vinegar and roasted sun dried tomatoes on a great tasting sub roll. Bliss... The rest of their menu is very extensive and worth checking out. Nice Italian import store in the Loudonville/Latham area. read more

I highly recommend the Mardi Gras! It's a delicious sandwich made with incredibly fresh ingredients. Genoa's merchandise, which in some cases could be considered gourmet, is somewhat pricy and I tend to avoid purchasing soda or chips and just stick to the sandwiches. They do have a small selection of Italian groceries which might be difficult to find at other stores as well. read more

I have been coming to Genoa for 18 years now. They have almost amazing 50 speciality subs to try (my favorite is the Spring Special on ciabatta), but they will make whatever you want in any way you want it. Whether you are coming for their subs, salads, sides, cold cuts, catering, hot items, or speciality imports, everything they offer is of the highest quality. They fit a lot into a small area, but squeezing through the aisles is part of the charm. Most importantly though, Geona offers the best customer service of any business in the area. Mike and Bill deserve special recognition in this aspect. They sincerely care about their customers and know all about their regular customers' lives and families. They actually treat you like family, which is one of the reasons they have earned my business for the long term. If you aren't already one of their customers, you are missing out. read more

Amazing little Italian deli! The guys that work there are amazingly nice too.

Quality foods with great people. Definitely worth going here to buy all your meats and other hot meals. The buffalo chicken tenders are fantastic. I get them in subs and in orders of 24 pieces as well. They are helpful with any order I've ever asked for. read more

After rave reviews, I finally tried Genoa. I ordered the Lindsay (Italian mix sub). What little meat and cheese was in the sandwich was absolutely delicious, but overall, it was 90% bread. I rate the sub as nothing short of pathetic. I was beyond disappointed. Days later I still feel angry. That wasn't a sandwich, it was an insult. I feel robbed. $10 for a loaf of bread and a pittance of meat. They even managed to skimp on the lettuce. If you really like bread, Genoa Importing is 5 stars. If you like there to be something between the bread, go elsewhere. read more

Excellent real Sicilian style pizza and everything else you can imagine. Many hidden treats. Worth the extra money for a sandwich, et cetera to-go. Catering is great as well. Definately can't judge this book by it's cover. read more

Best deli in the capital area hands down. As a NYC native I know good delis and this place is NYC quality. The staff is super friendly and the grocery items are also pretty neat. Try a Terrible Todd you won't be disappointed. read more

Going to Siena, Genoa is a go to spot if you want a terrific sub or some prepared food (if you are sick of the dining hall). This place is relatively close, definitely walking distance in the nice weather. There is a small parking lot but also a side road that you can park on. Employees are friendly and have quick service. read more

You're not going to find a more fresh sandwich in the area than you can at Genoa. They have a large variety of hot and cold sandwiches made on fresh bread.. They also have the best black & white cookies I've ever had. These cookies aren't glazed. They have legit vanilla and chocolate frosting. read more