After our last experience - which was not great - we decided to give this restaurant another try. Glad we did. The Hostess was SUPER friendly and she never stopped working - cleaning tables and checking with guests to be sure everything was satisfactory. The waiter, Gregg, was very attentive and friendly. He did a great job The food was terrific! I ordered Pasta Bolognese and it was absolutely the best I have ever had. Magnificent sauce. My wife ordered "street tacos" and they were great. stuffed with wonderful ingredients - including shrimp. This trip as a perfect experience and we shall return. (sorry the pasta photo is not great. It looked so good I ate quite a bit before I remembered to take a photo) read more

For context, I rate products and businesses on a simple scale: 5 stars means I love it, 4 stars means I like it, 3 stars is okay, 2 stars means I didn't like it, and 1 star means I hated it or think it's unsafe. I've been to Innovo Kitchen in Latham several times over the years and I've enjoyed it every time. They have a unique menu that changes periodically, but I always find something that catches my eye. The interior has an industrial feel which I like, with a lot of exposed brick. The tables are made from old bowling lane wood, which is a really cool touch. When you walk in there is also a bowling pin displayed in a glass case. I remember there being a bowling alley somewhere in that plaza when I was a kid, so it seems likely the building has some history tied to that. The tables are also nice and large, which makes the dining experience more comfortable. Tonight I ordered the Monte Cristo burger which is described as battered Buckley's Bread sourdough, a 6 oz special grind burger, Taylor pork roll, Swiss, and Twin Leaf Farms maple aioli. It was quite tasty and I really enjoyed the hint of maple syrup flavor on the burger. The crinkle cut fries that came with it were also very good. Another person in our party ordered the White Chicken Parmesan, described as a crisp chicken cutlet topped with ricotta and garlic spinach and fresh mozzarella, with garlic parmesan cream and lumache pasta. They said it was delicious. Someone else had the Crispy Skin Salmon and enjoyed that as well. A child at our table ordered macaroni with red sauce. The portion was surprisingly large and they liked it, which is impressive because they are particularly finicky. For dessert we ordered something we've had here several times before, the peanut butter mud pie. It's basically ice cream in pie form with an Oreo cookie crust and chocolate fudge. It's very tasty and also a generous portion. At the end of your meal they also offer everyone at the table a tasty piece of gourmet chocolate. One thing that really stood out tonight was the attentiveness of the management. Two different managers stopped by our table at different times to check and make sure everything was good. I recognized one of them because I've seen him there before and he always seems to make a point of checking in with guests. The other person had seated us so I initially thought she was the hostess, but after she stopped by during the meal I asked if she was a manager and she confirmed that she was. I mentioned that I was impressed that two different managers had checked on us, and that every time I've dined there a manager has stopped by to make sure everything was good. I thanked her and told her it was appreciated. During the summer and fall they also have a very nice patio area for outdoor dining. On cooler nights they have heaters and a fireplace which makes it a great place to sit outside. I will definitely return here again in the future. 5 stars read more

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Food was fantastic, service was aggressive and off putting. I've dined here a few times and after the 1st wonderful meal, I recommend it to anyone I speak to. I returned roughly a year later and dined again. We loved our table and the food but our server was way too quick. Dropping things on the table and always in a rush. It wasn't easy and enjoyable. mistakes happened. Service wasn't the best. Had a very minor issue at the hostess stand and then had a not so great waitress. Yes she was efficient, but she wasn't nice and was wayyyy too fast and short. Abrupt. No description of the amuse, some bean spread with crackers - quickly dropped (slammed) on our table with no description. The salt and pepper shakers were dropped thrown on the table. It was one of the earliest seatings and we were early for our reservation and sat early. We understand you want to turn table and be efficient, but this wasn't pleasant. The food and portions were good. Price was somewhat high but good quality. The desserts were mixed up, and no apology. The apple pie slice (to go) was served with an ice cream scoop without asking. By the time I got home, it was just a puddle and mess and the pie slice was destroyed. read more

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We love this place, come here a lot. The managers almost always come by to check in on how you're doing when you eat there for dinner. Food is reliably good. They have a gluten free menu. After every meal, they give you a little piece of homemade chocolate and it's delicious. However, it is made with almonds and cranberries so my husband can't eat it because he's allergic to nuts. Parking is easy. We usually have pretty good service here. During the month of March, however, they had a food special advertised, for corn beef & cabbage--it was front and center at their hostess stand. When we sat down, i tried to order it, and they told me it wasn't available yet, it was for the following week, for the holiday. So I made reservations for the following week, brought my sister in law with me, who has lived in the area for 30 years and has never been to this restaurant. I attempted once again to order the corned beef & cabbage meal, which was still proudly being advertised in a big plaque on the hostess stand. Once again, I was told it was not available, as it was only being offered on St. Patrick's Day itself. We do not go out on St. Patrick's Day for safety reasons--too many people drinking and driving, and Innovo Kitchen isn't particularly close to where we live. So I was extremely disappointed as this didn't feel like great service, it felt like a bait-and-switch. When we left that evening, I looked again at the sign advertised at the hostess stand and there were 8 items being advertised--4 specialty drinks, 4 food items, and a small note at the bottom saying "Tuesday, 3/17, 12pm -9pm". Really disappointing to make two trips and still not be able to order the advertised meal, which was apparently only offered one night. I hope the managers will reconsider this approach for next year and future advertised specials. read more

Visiting from the West coast and had dinner here with family. The ambience is very inviting for a dining experience. Upscale without the pretense. The staff were very friendly and accessible and the service was well above average. I ordered the chef's special pasta dish of the day which was not to my liking. They offered me another item on the menu which was far superior to the special. Luckily the chef was on par with his old fashioned. I would definitely dine here again. Very unique menu offerings and the service was excellent and entertaining as well. Well done I was not disappointed even with a slight hiccup. read more

Waiter was super energetic & asked for allergens up front. Was very accommodating to make my meal gluten free, the 50/50 burger was excellent & the Doritos tatter tots were okay. The complementary homemade chocolate at the end of the meal was a great touch!! read more

Good food. Not amazing but I liked the lamb burger and the pork bun. We also got the Bolognese which had some interesting, very thick homemade pasta. Pretty tasty and they offer some delicious homemade chocolate at the end for free. read more

Innovo Kitchen - Lamb burger - American Near Me - Latham, New York

Sooo good! Great service and wonderful food. This is my go to place. 100% recommend. Wonderful atmosphere and even better service read more

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I try and have lunch with my mother about every two weeks. For years we've gone to the Cuckoo's Nest until they closed. Lately we've gone to Innovo. I don't have anything bad to say but I also don't have anything good to say except that the servers are awesome. The food was okay but not great. read more

I give Innovo a 7/10 (aka a 3.5/5). The ambiance and atmosphere of the restaurant was bright and welcoming. The host that greeted me was friendly and I got a good kick out of their sign to remind patrons to be kind. Food: The restaurant gives out crackers and a mediterranean bean dip to snack on as you look over the menu. This was a unique and yummy treat. My friend and I got steamed pork buns to share as an app and I ended up with the marry me chicken as my entree. The pork buns were great. I thought there was a decent amount of meat and it had a nice crisp to it that most buns I've had in the past lacked. The marry me chicken sauce was a bit bland in my opinion. It was definitely still good, just seemed to be lacking something. The mashed potatos and brussel sprouts that it came with were solid. We opted out of dessert for the night but still got a sweet treat in with the complimentary dark chocolate bark that is offered. The chocolate was delicious, smooth, and a great way to end the meal. I would love to go back and try some of their other menu options! Other: there's plenty of parking outside in the plaza lot. Our server was attentative and kind. Though she did only come by once my friend arrived (we were a party of 2 and I was there waiting a few minutes for her). read more

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We had a really nice work dinner at Innovo Kitchen. Very nice decor, very modern. They have a huge patio that makes for delightful al fresco dining. Our server was superb, she provided some great reccos and followed up a lot to make sure we were happy. I went with the Lamb burger which many others have noted is good, because I like lamb burgers. The patty was substantial, and importantly, cooked medium rare per my request. You would be surprised how often burgers are cooked well Done by default no matter what you request. We tried cool-ranch Doritos coated tater tots which were a fun app. The whole menu looked fun in fact. My colleague got a shrimp Pasta and scarfed it down, said it was very good. I would definitely return to Innovo were I a local. A great spot for a date or a long dinner with friends. read more

After hearing many good things about Innovo Kitchen, I decided to give it a whirl. With regard to the above mentioned, I started things off with the Parmesan tater tots. With that said, the tots were really tasty. To construe, the tots were definitely homemade and didn't taste like other tater tots. The outside was crispy while the inside was fluffy with a heavy potato flavor. Also, the Parmesan cheese helped bring it all together. These were simply great tater tots. After that, I ordered the 50/50 burger and it was delicious. Considering that, the burger was topped with bacon, cheese, pickles, and peanut butter. I was skeptical that these ingredients would work, but they certainly did. To explain, the burger was juicy and had excellent flavor. In addition, the bacon, cheese, and pickles all brought extra flavor to the burger. Finally, the peanut butter brought everything together to create a perfect harmony. Comprehensively, Innovo Kitchen is a great restaurant with yummy burgers and tater tots. read more

Innovo Kitchen - 50/50 Burger - American Near Me - Latham, New York

Had a lovely lunch sitting out on the patio at this large modern restaurant with an open floor plan. I ordered a Caesar salad with shrimp which at $27 I thought was a little pricey even though the food tasted good and there were a lot of shrimp! My friend had drinks, the chicken wings, and onion rings, and she enjoyed her meal and said the lemon drops were tasty! The highlight was our waitress who was attentive without being intrusive and professional when offering us the check at the end of her shift. read more

Innovo Kitchen - Onion rings - American Near Me - Latham, New York

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An overall good brunch experience. Bottomless brunch was great and our waitress was very attentive in making sure our glasses were full. The menu wasn't terribly extensive but everything was solid. The biscuit "appetizer" was perfect for a group of four to hold us over for the main meal. Was surprised that the biscuit sandwich was actually on a different style of biscuit. One thing we all agreed on was the potato casserole side being amazing. After the meal our waitress was walking around with free dark chocolate for everyone which was a great added touch. Will be back for sure! read more

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Service and food quality not good. Our server rarely came by to check on things. The lamb hot dog ordered was missing the sauce and the sausage was overcooked and dry. Took us 15 minutes to flag down our waitress and another 15 minutes to get the sauce. When the sauce finally arrived I was given the wrong one! At that point waiting even more time to get the right sauce wasn't an option. The overall experience and food quality was terrible and put a big damper on things. read more

What happened to this place?? Pork chop was raw. The excuse "mistakes happen" . The chef did NOT want to hear an ounce of criticism, totally lost his temper with us. No excuse for being busy- we've been there many times before. As the chef said ' I can't deal with these people' He lost his temper and walked away. We will not deal with this place again. read more

Every time I come to this place, I enjoy the different food that they have lots of different menus routinely changed . I usually make a reservation as it's so crowded. You can't get a seat. They also have outside seating with a fireplace and heated lanterns. They usually have a happy hour of drinks and food most weekdays so get there early because the bar seats are full. The only issue I have is sometimes the sound is quite loud as they have metal ceilings that makes it a little bit loud, but it doesn't matter because the food is so good. It's a very trendy place both young and old enjoying delicious food. read more

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This place truly lives up to its name with its menu. When you look at the menu, it's filled with creative combinations that you may have never tried before, and it makes you excited to taste the food -- I absolutely love that. It's also great that there are plenty of classic options for my picky boy. read more

We had a delicious New Year's Eve family dinner. The staff was excellent and friendly, the food was elevated and excellent! read more

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Went here for dinner and it was great! They were very aware of allergies and so personable. The fresh bread was delicious! So soft and warm! We got a variety of entrées from pastas to salads and sandwiches and everything came out delicious. Personally, I had the eggplant meatballs, and they were perfectly tender and flavorful. The evening ended with a complementary piece of chocolate, which was a wonderful way to round out the meal. read more

Has it really been eight years since my last visit to Innovo Kitchen? Well, not much has changed. Once again, arriving a little after 6 pm on a weeknight it was quite busy (read still noisy). I was surprised that the bar area was only about half full since their Monday Burger special was only valid in the bar. It being summer on this visit instead of winter, the overhead door to the patio was wide open. Without a reservation, we were once again seated in the back near the open kitchen. But this time we had a good view of the kitchen. There are no paper menus. You have the choice of viewing the menu on their webpage with whatever internet connecting device you carry, or scanning the QR code displayed on the table with your cell phone. Staff are happy to offer you assistance should you need it. The beer choices are primarily in bottles and cans with a handful of drafts. Variations of IPA dominate. My wife ordered a bottle of Saratoga sparkling ($7.50) while I chose a can of Wolf Hollow Pilsner ($8). Our server brought a complimentary white bean dip with everything flatbread while we reviewed the menu. Déjà vu from six years ago? My wife was interested in trying the Chilled Melon Avocado Soup ($8) and the I-Street Tacos ($10). The soup had plenty of flavor and even a swirl of hot crispy oil. The daily changing taco filling today of fried cod, slaw, guacamole, cotija, and pico salsa was more enjoyable than the flour tortillas. Corn tortillas would have been our preference. Not having reviewed my previous review before going to dinner, I once again ordered the Lamb Burger ($24). Déjà vu once again except for the nine dollar price increase. Just like the previous time, I left the level of cooking up to the Chef and once again it came out a beautiful medium-rare (compare the photos). The sesame seed roll was super fresh and soft. The lamb was so mild in flavor that even someone who does not enjoy lamb would find this to be a tasty burger with its feta cheese, pickled onions, arugula, and tzatziki aioli. The fries needed to be more crispy on the outside. The final Déjà vu was our server offering another complimentary treat, cold pieces of chocolate with slivers of almond and cranberry. Service was excellent. I really should return more frequently and try something different. read more

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I enjoyed my burger here, and the service was fine. But when we looked at our receipt versus our food and drink, it felt like the price point was off. I didn't really think we had consumed that much $$ worth of food and drink. I think the slightly eclectic twists on various items are interesting though not necessarily innovative. The other thing I saw that I didn't like, as I was sitting facing the front of the restaurant, was a bird fly in through the open section in the front to perch somewhere in the rafters. I know what birds can do ... a lot ... and I'm not anxious to experience ... that ... as an unexpected addition to my meal. As for the food and drink: I thought my on-tap old fashioned was strong, but the flavor itself wasn't that strong. Better was the cold brew Manhattan, something I'd definitely order on a future visit here (which implies that I'd be fine coming here again, just a bit more particular about what I order). I ordered my burger medium, and it came out at the high end of medium-well. The crinkle fries were definitely fresh, a plus, but a bistro portion at a beyond-bistro price. I didn't order dessert, but I had second thoughts after seeing a gigantic piece of cheesecake pass by on its way to someone else's table. In short, a decent time here, and this is one of those places that might interest me more if/when I sample other items on the menu. read more

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I pass this restaurant all the time and it is ALWAYS packed. Tonight my husband, son and I decided to stop in and have dinner. It was the cutest place!! Great ambience spectacular service- shout out to our waiter Matthew, you were fabulous. Unfortunately the food was not fabulous. I ordered the cold chicken sandwich, yes I know it is supposed to be "cold" however, I did not expect to bite into a frozen piece of chicken and cheese. I didn't complain because I did order "cold" chicken and Matthew was so nice. I also ordered the Parmesan tater tots for an upcharge instead of the fries- they were burnt. My husband ordered the Monte Cristo. It was a beef patty on what looked like 2 pieces of French toast. It's just a NO for me read more

Pros: good ambiance in a nice location. Cons: price is a little expensive and food is just okay. read more

My daughter and I went here with my mom the day before Mother's Day. When we sat down the waitress immediately came to greet my daughter and me. She explained the menu process and was extremely accomodating. You scan the code on the table and look at all the options. I ordered the Bulgolgi Beef Sloppy Joe. My mom had the chicken cesar salad and my daughter the kids Mac and cheese. We all loved our meals. It was about $85 total for two entrees, 1 kids meal and two mimosas. The restaurant was clean and very classy. When we were done with our meal the waitress brought out complimentary chocolate bark with almonds and cranberries. Loved that they offered something sweet after such a delicious meal. The chef even came out to talk a little and wish us a happy Mother's Day. Great place. They even have a cute outside sitting area. I fully recommend for any family or date night out. read more

Innovo Kitchen - Outside sitting area - American Near Me - Latham, New York

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This white chicken parm is for real, creamy ricotta, garlic, spinach and light cream sauce with the pasta cooked perfect aldente read more

Innovo Kitchen - Broccoli rabe and pork sammich - American Near Me - Latham, New York

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Looking for another place, I happened onto innovo kitchen. Friendly faces greeted me and I sat at bar. Quick service from Krissy. I looked at menu at knew instantly, it would be the shrimp and grits. Even though the place is crowded my order arrived in under 15 minutes. A large portion, and flavor like the Cook had just come from the south and it was their favorite dish too. Nice touch with a little cranberry nut chocolate piece to wash down a truly delicious meal. I will be back with family next time. read more

Innovo Kitchen - Shrimp and grits - American Near Me - Latham, New York

We had a wonderful night! Our server, Savannah, was the best! Friendly, helpful, sweet and very good at taking care of us and the tables around us. There are not enough descriptive words to tell you about our delicious meal. We started with black manhattans and the pretzel balls and pimento cheese. Creamy, salty and warm. For dinner we had the bistro beef stew and the pork chop. My husband said the pork chop was so tender he wanted to get every last bite off the bone. The root vegetables in the beef stew were roasted and the sirloin on top cooked to a perfect medium rare. And dessert!! Oh my! French press coffee , raspberry ricotta pie and lemon cheese pie with lemon curd. And thank you very much for the little bite of dark chocolate to finish of the meal. Chilly cubs and great food! Thank you! read more

Another great experience!!! Food, and service were amazing!!! The Confit wings, five onion bisque, and the pimento cheese spread were great. The Orecchiette and Chicken Cutlet were all amazing!! This place is outstanding!! read more

The ambiance is too and the service was good. The food is bad. Very bad. I went twice before and it wasn't good. My wife had not been so she wanted to go. I figured I would try one more time.... I Will never go back. read more

Went for lunch and it was super busy . It is a little loud but the vibe was cool. The food is good but the standout were the tater tots . These are not your grandma ore idas ! They are exquisite and I've never had them like this. The sauces that accompanied them were delicious . No paper menus just QR code which was fine for us but could see it as a problem for some patrons . That should change so they can easily accommodate people that need a regular menu to look at. Service was on point . We did not have to wait long for our drinks and food . read more

Innovo Kitchen - Awesome waiter, Caesar salad, tater tots and clam chowder - American Near Me - Latham, New York

Let's start with service, EXCELLENT SERVICE. the server was amazing and very friendly. Food! OMG! Are you serious?! The food was mediocre. The chipotle chicken was not chipotle! It was the same as any other breaded wings. Where's the chipotle?!!!!!! Everything that we ordered was really salty! It appears that they have a mine of salt in the kitchen. Not worth the money I spent, and not worth traveling there. I informed my husband that we should have left the moment we saw what they delivered to the table as a freebie. It was some hard rock crackers with unpleasant-tasting beans. No!!!! What a mistake to go here. Should have just gone to Wendy's and eaten well for less. I do not recommend this place! The ambience seems fantastic, and it's quite trendy. I'm giving it one star because of the server and the ambiance. read more

Service started off with 3 different servers taking our drink order, which still took 10 minutes. The apps were decent. We had 3 hamburgers and salad for dinner . One of the hamburgers was well done when it was orders mid rare. After we were all done eating and they came to clear our plates, the waiter (4th person) asked what was wrong with the burger. We explained, he offered to have it remade. No thanks ,We had already been there for well over an hour and no one was wanting to wait . One wouldnhave thought the 24 dollar hamburger would have been at least discounted, nope full price , for over cooked shoe leather. If you are looking for good customer service or wait staff that care and food that you ordered.... this is not the place. Would not recommend at all. read more

Hey Again, it's the Hungry Hippos. Back for another review. This time we went to Innovo Kitchen. Service: 5/5. We sat at the bar for the Monday Burger Special. The bartenders were so accommodating for those of us with allergies. Extremely personable as well. Theresa specifically was phenomenal. Gave us delish chocolate and pub mix! Food: 3/5. Didn't make us want to vomit, but also was not wowed. Drink: 4/5. We stuck to the classic happy hour libations; white wine and ciders. Nothing to complain about here. Honorable mention: the bathrooms were nice. Negative points for only having hand dryers. However, they received an Amazon package on our way out-possible paper towels for the bathrooms;) Overall, a good experience with our friends at Innovo Kitchen. We will be back for brunch! -The Hungry Hippos read more

Overall not great but our server was and tried to make it better. Food is cafeteria quality and uninspired. Think Applebees on smaller plates. Disappointing read more

Service was great. Giovanni our bartender was terrific. Efficient and helpful. Food was fantastic. Pork and rabe sandwich and confit wings were really good. Solid value as well. 100% will be back. It is in an odd spot in a strip mall, but don't be dissuaded from visiting due to the location. read more

Wonderful wine selection and delicious appetizers! The Chocolate on check out makes a fun snack. The bar is just as nice to sit at as a table. read more

We had a Friday night after work dinner. It has been awhile since we last ate here. The menu really has not changed in 5-6 years. Lamb burger, hotdogs, pasta, and salads etc. The atmosphere is noisy with the concrete floor and open ceiling with metal roof decking under plate. The service was attentive and efficient. The penne pasta dinner with chicken was of good size. Very garlicky with shaved onions, good but over powering. Did have the lamb burger, cooked perfectly to medium. Bun and added items were excellent. Also had the kale, Brussel sprout salad. It was a a small bowl and the added items of cranberries, nuts, etc. needed more dressing to meld the flavors. Nice place but could be more. read more

Innovo Kitchen - Ahi Tuna Salad - American Near Me - Latham, New York

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Delicious delicious delicious ...ambiance, service, food quality and menu selection alllllll good! Just good! Rainy Saturday spent perfectly! Pay them a visit! read more

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Excellent all around! We enjoyed a wonderful lunch on the beautiful patio. Our server was excellent! The food offers a unique, authentic and unforgettable experience! Definitely try it out! read more