We're super happy with this restaurant. Tried making resy online, was told only bar seats…read moreavailable, but we did request a table. Guess what, when we showed up they had a table ready for us. The ambiance is very classy but not pretentious. The food was delicious and portions were huge. Staff is super friendly and service was top notch. We had a surprise in the end which made the experience even more memorable. Highly recommend.

If ever there was a reason to travel to Troy, NY just for pizza I promise you, you will not regret…read morethe drive and it's well worth it! Pizza was so damn delicious I forgot to take time out to take a picture, won't forget next time. Owner, has great conversation and very diverse staff! Ben's Pizza in Soho, NY was my favorite until I went to DeFazio's. Not comparing the two but hands down just say'n!

For a moment, I forgot how amazing The Ruck is, simply as a beer bar…read more When I was passing through town, I was only in Troy for a few hours. Clearly, I couldn't do everything. And I thought I would have to give up on my desire to pop back in to The Ruck for a pint. On the way back to my hotel, I decided to just check to see what Dave and crew had on tap. Egads! Seriously folks, this bar is an embarrassment of riches. I only wanted to have one beer, but I left with three. Two I enjoyed on site, Hill Farmstead's Susan and the brewery's Society and Solitude #13. These are heavy hitters, and even just two five ounce pours put me in a place where I felt it would be imprudent to have a third. Fortunately for me, the crowler machine was fully functional, and I was able to grab an oil can of Weldwerks Xtra Xtra Broccolli to go. Beer names are stupid, but they will not dissuade me from drinking something delicious. Sadly, Dave wasn't there, so I didn't get to say hi, or shake his hand, or thank him for his hard work of managing such an epic tap list. Regrettably I rolled in late in the evening and the kitchen had already closed. No wings for me. Not even one of their special deviled eggs... which sounded delicious, btw. Welp, it was a very very good reminder for me to get back to Troy, arrive earlier in the evening, and move The Ruck back up to the top of my list. You Trojans are lucky to have this joint. Go there. Often. And rejoice.

Overall a good experience! The Ruck has a great beer selection and a convenient beer menu that also…read moregives untapped ratings which was a helpful addition. The drinks came out quickly after we ordered them. The food took a decent amount longer. While we did wait 30 minutes for our food when it wasn't very busy , when it did come out it was hot and delicious. Flavorful wings, yummy disco fries/tots and some of the most well seasoned onion rings I've ever had. The atmosphere of the restaurant is classic pub food bar place but was well cleaned. Other than having to wait a little longer than usual for our food it was a great experience. We were so excited to eat by the time it came I did forget to take a photo of the food but it was all portioned well and well seasoned.

Visited this rustic spot with my Mom for beers and an early dinner. When we first walked in I was a…read morelittle like, "Mom where are you taking me?" since the neighborhood seems a bit run down and the bar was filled with guys day drinking. Mom just walked by these guys and proceeded to the dining area and began perusing their specials. They have the usual pub fare like burgers, sandwiches and salads and some Mexican style options like nachos and jalapeño poppers. Lots of draft selections including Fiddlehead, a personal favorite. The dine in seating away from the bar was relaxed and comfortable. I wasn't expecting much given the atmosphere but the food was very good. The salad I had was nice with romaine lettuce and an assortment of veggies. Mom enjoyed their burger. Reasonable prices. I'd gladly return here now that I've been introduced to its understated charm.

Always great food and service! Never disappointed with either! Highly recommend anything on their…read moremenu!

Man o man did I feel bad for the TWO people working in the first day of nfl kick off. People were…read moreso mean and impatient with the team members but I wasn't in any hurry with an hour left. The tall male was very kind to me and said my foot would be out soon and very fresh so I smiled and acknowledged him. He was right through. The food was very good. Crispy and hot even after a drive back to Latham. Thank you for a great experience. Please let that team member he was appreciated!

I love their buffalo wraps omg! I could eat them everyday ! Always great food the service was…read moregreat also , the man who waited on me was so nice it was closing time an he gave me extra fries ! They were a great pair the service I would love to go there again an tell them thank your

Ate here with the family, and Testo's is probably one of the best Italian restaurants I've ever…read moreeaten at. I ordered a large 22-inch pizza, and it was easily one of the best pizzas I've had. From the crust to the sauce and toppings, everything was excellent. They make their meatballs fresh in-house, and they were outstanding. Our table also ordered several pasta dishes, including ziti, lasagna, and spaghetti, and everything tasted incredibly fresh and homemade. You can really tell they take pride in their food and aren't just serving typical chain-restaurant Italian food. The service was very good as well. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and helpful with the menu. The atmosphere inside had that classic, old-school Italian restaurant feel--comfortable, welcoming, and authentic. It felt like the kind of family Italian restaurant that knows exactly what it's doing. Coming from California, we just don't have many Italian restaurants like this back home. Great homemade Italian food, generous portions, good service, and very reasonable prices. If you're in the Troy area and want authentic, homemade Italian food, Testo's is definitely worth a visit. I'd absolutely eat here again.

It's been a long time since we've been here. We got seated right away. We are a group of 5. Our…read morefood came out hot. It's as good as i remember it. We had eggplant parm, chicken parm and veal and peppers with pasta. Service was good. Will definitely come back.

Stopping by the area and tried this place out. Pretty tasty with lots of flavor. The fries are…read morepretty thick so they weren't too crispy. We got the cheesy corn flavor which was interesting. Generous portion of pickled daikon, everything else was a bit skimpy. Not bad for $13 a plate.

Currently ordering mostly as take out. I've found that the kimchi fries are a wonderful blend of…read moresweet and spicy with the bulgogi and kimchi toppings. But their chicken wings are absolutely the star of the show. I can't get enough of the dry curry rub wings. Food is always fast and warm.

Came here on a saucy night last weekend and I must say, it still lives up to the hype from my…read morechildhood. Being from Albany, this was my favorite place to grab a slice when I was in Troy. Nothing compared. Imagine being next door to another pizza spot and not having to worry about competing lol. Next door is certainly not it. The prices have gone up to match the times I guess. $8 for two slices and a can of Sprite lol I don't want to age myself but I remember when this was $3 haha. Definitely worth it still. Service still amazing, greeted upon entry. Typical NY hometown pizza joint ambiance. Soooo many specialty slices to choose from. Hot slices coming right up! I wish they would do a vegan pie/slice option. I've been waiting years for that lol...

THE. ABSOLUTE. BEST. PIZZA. EVER. I'm from Texas and I'm so glad I tried this pizza. I honestly…read moredon't think I can have dinner tonight!! Thank you!!

Where can you go to get good barbecue? 2 hours up north!…read moreWe went to visit our cousins for a family get together at their house. They had dinosaur barbecue catered and the food was outstanding. There was pulled pork, barbecue brisket, homemade mac and cheese, and cornbread which melted in your mouth. They even make their own barbecue sauce. Everything was delicious 10 out of 10 I wish we had a place like that close to home. If you're ever in Troy area and looking for some good barbecue check them out!

We haven't had dinosaur BBQ in quite some time and we were really wanting to get out of the house…read moreand treat ourselves. so my boyfriend decided to go here. We ended up getting the sweetheart deal which was a full rack of ribs with four sides. Man, it was really good. I started with a salad then we had baked beans, chili, french fries and it came with cornbread, which who doesn't love cornbread? The service was great. We sat at the bar, watched the end of the World Cup and had an enjoyable time together, just talking and spoiling ourselves for once. who doesn't love a good night out with their significant other? It was well overdue.

This place has deliciously "greasy" slices, just like I love to get in NYC. It's the kind that…read moredrips down your chin & your mouth is flooded with amazing flavor, napkins required. Wouldn't want it any other way. I've also had their mozzarella sticks, onion rings & wings. Can't complain about anything. You can't go wrong here. Service is on point, fast & friendly. You can eat in or takeout. Either way, their food is stellar.

After a travel day from hell and arriving 10pm at my hotel instead of 3pm as planned, I was…read moreexhausted and hungry. Lucky for me there were some places open. I checked it out online and ordered a small Pepperoni pizza and beef shawarma wrap. It said 45min delivery but arrived in 15min hot and fresh. Delivery man was cordial, food was tasty and fresh. What more so you want. May try some of their other dishes this week since so convenient and decent price.

Awesome local tavern with friendly staff and delicious eats!…read more I stopped in on a weekday for lunch and was immediately greeted by the bartender who was also the waitress for the whole place. Despite her being the only person up front, she warmly welcomed everyone and the service was great. I met a friend of mine who was craving wings so she ordered some hot wings and I got the Turkey Brie sandwich, which had turkey, brie cheese, apples and cranberry mayo on ciabatta bread with a side salad. The sandwich was delicious and piled high with turkey. My friend loved her wings too. Overall, the food was great as was the service. Definitely recommend!

After finally trying the Beef on Weck sandwich from the recommendation from a friend I was really…read moreglad I had. I ordered this as takeout and just had to take a couple of bites in the car before going home to try it nice and warm. This kind of sandwich is hard to find. A special roll needs to be used for this called a kimmelweck roll. A kimmelweck (or kummelweck) roll is a crunchy, Kaiser-type bread roll topped with coarse salt and aromatic caraway seeds, primarily known for defining the Buffalo, New York, "beef on weck" sandwich. Originating from 19th-century German immigrant traditions, they are usually filled with roast beef and soaked in au jus. The sandwich was loaded with juicy flavorful roast beef. The bun had caraway seeds and coarse salt all over the top of it which complimented the beef deliciously. It also had a horseradish sauce on the sandwich, so good. It was served with tasty fries and two little cups of au jus. I would definitely order this again.