My wife and I have been eating at Marinos for over thirty years…read more They make the best pizza I've ever had. Great pasta dishes. Friendly servers.

Not only was the food excellent, but the people are just as good! Workers let me in the back to…read morefilm for my pizza review. The pizza is Brooklyn dough recipe and has excellent crust and the perfect balance of sauce to cheese. It's a proper NY style pizza. They have an awesome menu and a cool bar area to sit at. Very friendly and cozy atmosphere. Perfect spot to bring a family!

Good pizza and friendly staff. I wanted something after I got off work and was really tired so I…read morewas torn between a calzone and a pizza. The gentleman at the counter said a pizza would be faster since they make everything to order so that's what I got and was not disappointed. Will definitely go back to have a calzone!

I had a sausage pizza at Paulie's yesterday and it was perfect, just the way I like it not burnt…read moreand not crispy hard. Was very happy with it. Thank you Tony for making me a fantastic pizza.

A classic slice shop whipping up traditional NY style pies and slices. A cool, cozy pizza…read moreatmosphere with 30+ variety of slices! Service wasn't great and I wish the employees were nicer. However, it's a place I'd definitely come back to for a slice and it's a place you won't be disappointed with!

The best pizza in Schenectady! They always have about 6-8 varieties of slices available at the…read morecounter. Hours could be better, but it's an afforded option if you're over down on Jay St. for an event this summer!

We've been on a search for a good pizza place after our local one closed. Poppy's gets a lot of…read morepositive reviews from the community, but I can't see why. The pizza is akin to the type of pizza you'd get from a birthday. You can tell when a pizza place uses fresh, high quality ingredients, and Poppies just doesn't. The dough is clearly pressed and the pizza (and wings) are just poor quality. The service was good enough and the overall cleanliness of the place appeared good. However, I can not recommend as a good place to go for a quality slice.

Located next door to Poppy's Ice Cream, Poppy's Pizzeria is a casual pizza shop serving up a…read morevariety of thin crust NY style pizzas (slices & whole pies), calzones, strombolis, subs, wraps, pasta dinners, fried foods, and cold drinks (Coke products in the cooler). They offer online ordering, but it is slightly more with the service fee than ordering in person or over the phone. This location has been the home to All In The Family Pizza (moved), Roman's Pizzeria & Deli, and Tasty Pizzeria. I stopped by Poppy's Pizzeria for a quick bite. The place was quite busy with the phone ringing. To make things quick, I got the 2 Pizza Slices with Topping & 20 oz drink for $8 plus tax. I chose a slice of pepperoni and a slice of sausage which were heated up in the oven. There is not much seating inside, but there is ample picnic table seating outside shared with Poppy's Ice Cream. The hot pizza slices were pretty good, which had a thin firm soft and chewy crust topped with the right amount of tomato sauce, meat toppings and melted cheese. I will have to try their calzone on the next visit.

I got two slices and a salad. The slices were so huge I couldn't eat it all. Good pizza, good…read moresalad, recommendEd!

The good! I love the breadsticks. The ones with bacon and hot peppers and cheese. The pizza I'm not…read moreas impressed by because I think the sauce is on the bitter side. The service is fine. They couldn't be nicer to you when you go in there. I just wish they'd use a different brand of tomato in their sauce

Very solid pizza...NY style, thin crust, ample cheese (real mozzarella).....maybe could have used…read moremore sauce but overall? solid choice and pizza the way I like it. Service was friendly and prompt. Would definitely return

Alright... The BEAST has spoken. Let's break this one down honestly. Yesterday for lunch I grab a…read moreslice of 2 Coming in hot with a 3.5-star rating, this spot almost hits that elite tier--but there are a few things holding it back from greatness. First off, presentation and crust game? Solid. You're getting a good bake, decent structure, and slices that hold their own. Not floppy, not overly stiff right in that respectable middle lane. That's a win. Now let's talk about the sauce... because this is where things get mixed. Taking a look at some of the chatter on Yelp, there's a noticeable trend and I've got to agree. The sauce is inconsistent. Some bites hit with a nice tang and balance, but others feel either a little too sweet or lacking depth. It doesn't always punch through the cheese like you want it to. For a place trying to compete in the pizza game, sauce consistency is everything--and right now, it's just not elite. Cheese and toppings are good--not mind-blowing, but definitely respectable. No complaints there. Quality is there, just not standout.

I've always wanted to visit More Perreca's on Jay St. I've heard so much about the restaurant and…read moreespecially the bakery, Perreca's, located right next door. The businesses are located a couple of blocks from the gateway marking the entrance to Schenectady's Little Italy. So much history, food and romance in this neighborhood. We had Sunday brunch at More Perreca's. The bakery is closed on Sunday but I got a Sausage Lettuce Tomato sandwich served on toasted Perreca's bread. It was so delish. The Italian sausage was served with lettuce, tomato, roasted garlic puree, mayo and side salad. Everything was so fresh. My $11 meal was reasonably priced. The garlic purée was amazing. They need to bottle it. I'd buy some. My friend had the Mac and cheese and an espresso martini. He loved both. Rachelle was our server. She was wonderful. Very helpful. She explained some of the menu to me because there were a number of Italian sausage dishes. The food was prepared quickly which was great because we were hungry. Rachelle came back later to check on us. I gave her a thumbs up and a smile while busily chewing a bite of sandwich. The restaurant is charming with nice tin ceilings and big windows to let the light in. There are many booths which makes it cozy. When we arrived most of the tables were full. Based on the chatter in the room it sounded as though a lot of friends had gathered at the restaurant to literally break bread over brunch. The menu offers a nice variety: from egg breakfasts, assorted salads to Italian classics. It was an all around yummy and enjoyable experience. I let Rachelle know that we'll be coming back.

My family, party of six, had lunch here Thursday 2/26/26. It was Downtown Schenectady Resturant…read moreWeek. Three course lunch $20-choice of 3 apps, 3 entrees, & 2 desserts. A great value! Our server, Rachelle M. was great! My app was garlic parm wings that were tasty & crispy-perfect. Three of us had the eggs in purgatory- 3 eggs cooked in a spicy marinara sauce w/ 4 pieces of toasted Perreca's famous Italian bread. Highly recommend this dish that's always on their menu. Others had the very good eggplant rollatini over spaghetti. The original coal-fired bakery is next door offering their signature crusty bread, red tomato pie, cheeses, meatballs, salamis, soppersottas, olives, giant cupcakes, & cannolli. Located in Schenectady's Little Italy. Restaurant hours: Sun, Wed, Thursday 11am-7pm, Fri & Sat 10am-8pm, closed Mon & Tue. More's Perreca's never disappoints. Beer, wine, & cocktails served so try here for brunch too. Thank you, Rachelle & staff. We had a great time. Nick & Liz, Albany, NY, USA

I have gotten take out from Luca's multiple times but have never eaten inside. I always order the…read moreburgers. They have great burgers and very crispy fries! I highly recommend that you do the same!

Service took a ridiculous amount of time considering what we ordered. Mosquitos were a bother…read moreinside the restaurant. The food itself was decent: nothing special. Ordering takeout would probably be a better experience.

Just off the road you will find this pizza spot at the location of another by a different name…read morewhich hadn't had the name change at the time we went. A solid spot for any traveler or trucker which seemed to be the main clientele of this eatery. We had some pretty good slices of pizza. Solid undercarrage, good cheese pull, and flavor. A decent inside with drinks and even desserts which were good. The staple of the experience came from the roni rolls which are their take on garlic knots but with pepperoni! These were very delicious, nicely cooked, and had a great garlic flavor. Highly recommend stopping by here if you are in the area.

Very polite service, quick and hassle free. The food is great, everything on the menu is good! I…read moreprefer the Philly cheese steak, as it has actual cheese and not the cheese-wiz type cheese sauce. Go in and take a seat, they have a nice set-up inside. And remember, it's a small business, pay cash if you can!

I got the buffalo chicken slice and a square pepperoni/sausage corner slice. Great pizza, and the…read moreperson who works there is also very sweet and kind. Their sauce is a little on the sweeter side, which I like, and it tastes homemade. Their regular slices are thin and nicely crispy which reminds me of home in Queens. The dough and crust *actually has flavor* which is nice for a change. It's hard to find that in the capital region. At first I thought I was just a hater but nah, mot of the pizzarias here kinda suck. This one is the first that legitimately impressed me since moving yup here from NYC. I also like their desserts. My only critique is that I wish they added more chicken to the buffalo slice, but even then it's just because it was tasty :)

Pizza was hot and ready at exact scheduled time.... Fresh mushrooms, not canned ..Delicious !!!read more