I wandered into Cardona's Market for lunch and immediately got that small‑town Italian deli vibe:…read moreseparate counters for Deli items and Sandwiches and shelves of various Italian goods for sale. I ordered Joe's Special, and it was exactly what I hoped for: a well‑balanced stack of chicken cutlets, mayo, cheese, and bacon. The large was big enough for two meals. Albany turned up a lot of Deli options, Cardona's is a clear stand out.

My wife and I were in town visiting our daughter and wanted a light lunch before a boat cruise. My…read moredaughter recommended Cardona's and I'm glad she did. The market has that old time vibe of being part of the neighborhood. Amazing selection of Italian goods and some seating. Perhaps most importantly, a really nice selection of creative sandwiches, filled with high quality ingredients, that they can also put on a wrap. I loved the Rabe C, broccoli rabe, fried eggplant, provolone and hot pepper spread. Great flavor combo and a pop of heat from the pepper spread. My wife enjoyed a delicious roast beef wrap and my daughter enjoyed a vibrant pasta salad. All that plus a local orchard sparkling apple cider! Almost forgot to mention, the woman working behind the counter was pleasant and the staff were all professional. I can see why it's a local favorite!

I will always support local delis and restaurants however sometimes we have to be honest with…read moreourselves when writing reviews on places that we WANT to love. First off I'm not sure what food people in these reviews are eating, because in my experience the Italian mix sub was very bland, the bread was dry, and the meat looked pale and weird. That ambience of the place was nostalgic which is the reason why I gave it 3 stars and not 2. The woman helping me was friendly enough but made it a point to tell me how gas prices were fine at $4.10 per gallon as long as Trump was the president, which annoyed me because it gives an indication that details don't matter here. Given the taste of the $15 small sub I paid for it definitely tracks. Be your own critic, but for me it's the history of this place and not the food has people coming back. I won't be one of them.

Food is delicious, plentiful and great value! Highly recommend! Staff accommodating and helpful…read more Try eggplant parm and stuffed shells!

Don't miss this place! It was below freezing outside, and Pellegrino has a warm, cozy vibe with a…read morewelcoming atmosphere. Service is excellent. Thank you Deb! The food is amazing! I got some chicken salad, tomato and mozzarella salad, and eggplant parmigiana to go! Wow! Deb was helpful in answering my questions. If you don't eat pork or meat, call them and they can clean a machine for you. Heating the food up and eating it later, all I could think is this is comfort food and amazing!! Can't wait to return to try the chicken parm and the other salads!! So nice to be in an area with some great immigrant families showing off their talents!! Lots of the products are straight from Greece, Italy, and Sicily! Wonderful

Pellegrino's is absolutely amazing and hands down my go-to spot! They use nothing but the best,…read morehigh-quality Boar's Head meats and cheeses. You can order ahead for a quick pickup or walk right in--and the guys working there are always so kind and friendly. On top of that, their Italian dinners are fantastic and prices are more than fair. 10/10 every time!

Fantastic sub shop! Surprised it took me this long to try PrimoHoagies but it would definitely be…read moremy go to if I'm in need of a quick sandwich! Lots of great options and combos to choose from. I got the Mild Italian with sharp provolone and the works and it was delicious! They have 3 different sizes, small, primo, and whole which is great on either seeded or plain bread. Lots of side options too that I'd be curious to try. Service was great and quick and the space is convenient across the hospital and on a major street to drive through. Only street parking available.

The young guy who took my order was very obnoxious, plushies and rude...I asked for spinach and…read morehe gave me no spinach at all and I never ask for Tomato's . Added Presto which is something I don't eat. I sad No oregano and I got it anyway. Really pretty good taken out of correctly. It seems inside. She had a problem with taking my order since I was an African-American woman.. Make sure when ordering your food that you get the right stuff before I leave the store.

Miranda's is the best deli in the Albany area! I'd go as far as to say it's the best in upstate NY…read more You know that when there's a line out of the door it's the place to be. Service is fantastic! Staff is friendly and yo don't feel rushed. There's even space to sit and eat if you have time. The dining room is quaint and comfortable. I stop here every time I have business in Albany.

what an amazing family owned shop, they could not be nicer. they clearly serve at the hours of the…read moregovernment there but if the government's open - not a holiday. you absolutely can't go wrong going here for a sandwich. you were there a little late in the afternoon and they were out of some of their specials I can only imagine they were delicious I got a chicken cutlet and as a side note she said all she had was a small and I was perfectly fine with that but when I got my sandwich I would not consider small!!! my companion got a Reuben which was absolutely delish the corned beef with slice of thin it was almost melt in your mouth find this place eat a sandwich and say hi to the family it's always a joy to find places like this!!!

Absolutely lucked into this place while visiting our daughter at a nearby college. We were headed…read moreto the donut shop next door and saw the sign for the cheese shop. (Certainly a lucky neighborhood) It looks small from the street but once you walk in, it opens up to a sizable store. We were greeted by a friendly staff member, he took the time to describe their cheese selection and the other things going on in the shop. He then pivoted to giving us tons of help selecting the right cheese. We sampled a couple of things and then he dialed in three choices for us to buy. (With an assist from another customer that insisted that we would love the Delice de Bourgogne) Prices were reasonable enough for the quality. We added some gourmet crackers that were neutral enough to not overpower the cheese. The next day, we made the three cheeses the focus of our lunch. The Delice de Bourgogne was the star of the show, a creamy, earthy, and savory masterpiece. The two year aged Gouda and creamy blue cheese were delightful as well! Truly glad that we walked into The Cheese Traveler!

I slid in 20 minutes before closing and wished I had more time to look around, The attendant at the…read morecounter was very knowledgeable. I was looking for 3 cheeses, a strong blue, and whatever else he suggested. I was happy with all - a goat milk Gouda, French Brie and the blue - wow!! Also ordered 6 slices each of soppressatta & prosciutto. Also perfecto! I snagged some cottage crackers, they were ok. I was truly there for the cheese & meat. Will return for a sandwich & soup soon.

Ragonese is the BEST Italian/American deli in the 5-1-8 and is family owned and operated. The food,…read morethe service and the ambiance are all a 10+. They do NOT skimp on your sandwich or salad. There is an array of both hot/cold items & an aroma that will catch anyone's attention as soon as the doople is open. The ONLY downside is that there is just one location. I no longer live/work close to them, and I wish that they would expand to my direction. However, they work very hard to make sure that we all leave w a smile on our face and are very satisfied with the service/food that we received. They deserve a 5 review!

This place is a true gem! They have everything you need! Homemade pasta, gnocchi, ravioli.. too…read moremany varieties and flavors to mention! The homemade sausage is superb! We bought some to freeze and bring home! Great deli sandwiches also! Must visit while in Albany!

While the bread is very good, don't get your expectations too high. I ordered a roast beef &…read moreprovolone sub. 10" sub. The roast beef was good. Not too much. But, enough. However, I got 1-1/2 pieces of provolone. That's one and a HALF. On a 10" sub. Ridiculous!

I would add a picture, but I forgot to because it was so good!…read moreAmazing!! I was so disappointed when I couldn't get them to deliver to me for a short period of time but lo and behold they deliver again! I order through DoorDash and I hope they continue delivering the most delicious subs I've ever had in my life! I just moved here from Long Island where they claim to be the sandwich makers! You guys have nailed it! Thank you

We used Genoa to cater our Christmas Eve celebration this year. I stopped in about 2 weeks before…read morethe date and they were so friendly and accommodating. I ordered 1/2 trays of everything for our group of 13 and we had more than enough food. Our dishes were Penne with Vodka Sauce, Meatballs with Marinara along with more penne in sauce, Chicken Marsala and Antipasto. The Chicken was absolutely delicious with lots of mushrooms and flavorful sauce. The meatballs were enormous and more importantly tasty. The only dish I wasn't entirely pleased with was the antipasto. I was envisioning whole chunks of cheese, olives, peppers and rolled cold cuts. Instead it was finely chopped cold cuts and American cheese on a bed of oily greens with a few pickled vegetables. Alas, I don't have any pictures! I didn't think to take any with all the festivities. I would definitely use them again for my catering/party needs.

As far as good subs go, these guys seem to know what they're doing. The Italian mix sub was…read moreeffortlessly tasty although it costs about $4 more than my favourite Italian sub in the region and also not as big. The shop was bustling and they had a good constant for traffic mostly ordering subs (hot and cold). The takeaway stuff (pictured) looked increasing so I might try some next time. They have private parking so that wasn't an issue. We'll be back.

The Jimmy John's on Wolf Road has great reviews. I was passing by after running an errand and…read morerealized I was quite hungry because it was lunchtime. I'd never eaten at this chain, but Yelpers were raving about this place so I decided to give it a try. The place is clean--and the staff is super friendly -- as other reviewers have pointed out. It still looks new. I ordered a Cuban sandwich after reading some very good reviews about it. I asked for them to go easy on both the bacon and the mayo. I got exactly what I asked for. The sandwich tasted fresh. I enjoyed it. Then, I wondered if I might have liked it even better if I hadn't asked them to reduce the bacon and mayo. Duh. So that's on me! Anyway, I learned something and tried something new. I like this particular restaurant. Some of the other branches nearby did not receive as favorable reviews.

Place was clean, staff were very nice, Wasn't so busy on a…read moreMonday around lunch time. Typical sandwich shop, Nothing amazing or worth going out of town for but quick and easy. Food was okay. Chips were fine, cookie was typical.