Holy Crap! If you want authentic Italian food go here. I was traveling, and staying about two…read moreminutes down the street from their location. I called, place the order, and I can tell it was taken by an Italian gentleman. He called back about 25 minutes later and said he was leaving. About two minutes later I see a FIAT entering the Hotel entrance and an Italian gentleman steps out, hands me my food, while wearing his cooking apron, with flower on him. Holy WOW is all I can say! Hands-down the best tomato sauce I've ever had. I order the egg plant and that was off the chain. If you live in Albany, I'm jealous, I would be here every day. If you're traveling through, I highly recommend it. Love you guys, and I'll be back.

The Pizza Beast finally made a stop at Fiorello Importing & Luigi's Deli, and overall this is a…read moresolid neighborhood deli that knows what it's doing. The sandwiches are where this place shines. Fresh bread, quality meats, generous portions, and that old-school Italian deli feel that's getting harder to find. You can tell they focus on ingredients rather than gimmicks. The prepared foods and imported Italian items are also worth checking out. Service was friendly and efficient. Even when busy, the staff kept things moving and were helpful with recommendations. The atmosphere is exactly what you'd expect from a local deli--nothing fancy, just a comfortable spot focused on good food. The only thing keeping it from a higher score is consistency. Some menu items really stand out while others are more average, and pricing can feel a little steep depending on what you order. Beast Score: 3.8/5 If you're looking for a quality Italian deli sandwich, imported specialties, and friendly service, Fiorello's is worth the stop. Not every item is a home run, but there's enough here to keep you coming back.

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!

Pretty ass. Went for the first time. They bumped our order for half an hour when they weren't even…read morebusy, gave us a hard time when we asked why we were getting bumped when walk ins after us were getting their orders before ours. Then they managed to screw the order up by forgetting sides and condiments that we were up charged for.

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

Very nice Italian deli, with a decent selection of Italian groceries as well. Food was great; hot…read morelasagna with meatballs for less than $10. Really good. You can tell this place is worth a visit because the door was revolving with all the people coming in to grab lunch. Tables to sit at. What I was most impressed with, beyond the tasty food, was how great the service was. Attentive, kind, considerate. Really nice to experience, especially for us out-of-towners. Thanks to the staff for a great experience!

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!

Visiting from Texas and was looking for a good deli sandwich. Found this Italian grocery and deli…read more The people are so very kind and helpful in making a choice of sandwich. Had the Italian sausage torpedo with peppers and onions and provolone cheese. It was outstanding. The sausage is home made and delicious. We bought a dozen Italian cookies to eat for later but went through most of them on the way back to the hotel. They have cannoli too. Lovely place for a lunch or take out. There are two tables in the back if you want to eat there. Bottled drinks.

We had just gotten into Albany with some coworkers and I were starving, so we walked over to…read moreMiranda's Deli since it was nearby. When we walked in, we didn't realize they were literally in the middle of closing up everything was already cleaned and packed away. But instead of turning us away, they welcomed us in and said, "Come on, we got you what do you want?" That alone says everything about this place. The people running it are genuinely great super friendly, joking around, and made us feel like family right from the start. They absolutely didn't have to do that for us, and we really appreciated it. I ordered the Italian Stallion sandwich and I'm honestly mad I didn't take a picture because it was that good. I didn't eat it until I got back to the hotel, and it still held up great sandwich all around. We also tried the pizza, which was really good too. The place might look small when you first walk in, but there's actually another room in the back with tables, and everything was very clean and organized. Great food, even better people. When I'm back in Albany, I'll definitely be stopping here again.

Fantastic! Large sub didn't skimp on the meat and it was $10.50!!!!staff were quick and friendly.read more

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.

Ben and Bill's is cleverly hidden inside of a grocery store so at first, I thought that I was in…read morethe wrong place. Glad I went inside to see for myself. Anyhow, I had the roast beef and cheese on rye w Russian dressing while my wife had the pastrami on rye w mustard. Her sandwich was the clear winner and it wasn't even close. Note, the roast beef was good, but it paled in comparison to the pastrami. Anyhow, staff were very friendly and helpful throughout. Check them out!

I used to patronize them when they were located in the Price Chopper in Saratoga Springs…read more Originally from Queens, NY and employed in Manhattan, Hot Pastrami/Corned Beef on Rye, potato knish, coleslaw wete a weekly meal for me. I beg them to move up here further to perhaps the Queensbury area. I am desperate for an authentic kosher Jewish Delicatessen, such as Ben& Bills or Ben's (Queens & Long Island).

Gershon's closed permanently 1/30/26! Sad. It will be…read moremissed by many. R Gershon's Deli (Facebook) Dear Friends of Gershon's, It is with a heavy heart that I share this news with our loyal customers, friends, staff, and extended family. I have made the incredibly difficult decision to close Geshon's Deli & Caterers. Friday, January 30th, 2026, was our final day. This decision was not made lightly as Gershon's has been an integral part of my life since I was a little girl. After my father's untimely passing, I took over with one clear mission, to honor his legacy, keep his dream alive, and continue providing quality service and "good food for good people." For more than 60 years, Gershon's has been shaped by the people who walked through our doors. Every employee, customer, client, and friend has played a role in our story and our success. Unfortunately, rising food costs, ongoing economic challenges, the lasting effects of COVID, and the loss of my final opportunity this week have left me with no other choice. To everyone who has supported me over the past nine years, thank you. Thank you for the memories, for trusting us with your celebrations, holidays, milestones, and everyday moments. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your lives, in both the joyful times and the hard ones. I will miss seeing you all more than I can put into words. I am deeply grateful for the love and support you've shown me and my family over the years. I wish vou all nothina but the best. Please take care

I know Gershon's is a well-known local institution. We've been here a handful of times over the…read moreyears and, I had their sandwiches on a weekly basis periodically thanks to group lunch orders at a previous workplace, and the experience overall has been mixed. On good days, they can serve one of the best sandwiches. Otherwise, I've had several occasions where I was left wondering why my pastrami sandwich was literally two pieces of bread with a small bit of pastrami - no dressing or anything else, and no questions asked. I like the attentiveness of the staff whenever we come here in person whether for diner in or takeaway, and their fresh pickles are wonderfully crunchy and worth looking forward to. They have some delicious pies, too, and the chocolate cream pie is our fave. I would go back, but the inconsistency over time certainly has dampened my enthusiasm that I may have once had.

Once again, we ordered a half tray of the Eggplant Parmesan for a party. It is incredible because…read morenot only is it not greasy, the thin slices of eggplant practically melt in your mouth. No one makes it better! And the quality is consistent. A week ahead, we order either a half tray or a full tray depending on the number of guests. In either case, leftovers are welcome because it reheats beautifully. I am an Italian-American who cooks, and I say making excellent Eggplant Parm is not easy. Even if you cut the eggplant with a Slicer, it is an art to fry it without it becoming greasy because eggplant is like a sponge. Plus it is takes skill to prepare it with the right amount of cheese. Capri Eggplant Parm is perfection. It slices into well defined pieces. It pairs well with Italian Rolls or Italian bread. The Sementelli family has owned and operated Capri since 1973. It carries quality imported food products as well as deli meats, olives, bread, roll, and prepared meals in the freezer area. It is a gem tucked away on upper Broadway in Schenectady, NY.

Great Italian deli. Nice selection of salads, roasted peppers, etc. Imported olive oils, cookies…read moreand sauces. Probably the most friendly staff I've ever encountered. Fresh ingredients, great smells and good selection of all italian favorites.

Ordered a fantastic Italian sub online. I got there a bit early so I had some time to browse and…read moreended up getting some sauce and a black and white cookie. It was all soo good! Will definitely return!

Sandwich ok. Interior could use a good cleaning and fresh coat of paint. The staff was very nice!read more