Dinner before a show at Cohoes Music Hall…read more Walking in, the restaurant was more casual than other Italian restaurants in the area. It was mostly empty at 530 on a Friday night, service was fine but it seemed to be just one woman. We started off with wine and I was pleasantly surprised at the pour. We decided to start with the arancini. They were as expected, a creamy and cheesy risotto, breaded and fried. They were a little bland, and the sauce was very spicy, which we were not expecting, but was fine. The bread brought to the table was very crusty, maybe stale, the pesto dip was nice and the cute "A" in the balsamic was a nice touch. We then moved onto our entrees which were great portions. I ordered the Veal Francese. It costs an extra $5 to put this over pasta, for a $25 dish. So to my understanding, this dish is $25 for a piece of veal in a sauce and a half a cup of zucchini ... that doesn't make sense. Just include the pasta in the price. But, the pasta was great. You could tell it was made in house and had a great texture. The sauce was a thickened lemon/wine/butter sauce. The flavor was great but it was a little goopy. It was thickened with something like cornstarch as opposed to being reduced. There are many notes here, but it was a perfectly fine dish. I took half of it home and enjoyed it later after the show. My friend ordered the sorrentina, which was chicken and eggplant. She loved the dish and it was enormous, I did not sample it but it looked great. This is just a run of the mill average Italian spot. The parm cheese offered for the dishes was a flavorless shaker brought to the table. If you're looking to be impressed, maybe not the best spot, but if you're looking for a quiet dinner to catch up with a friend, why not!

Anthony's Italian Restaurant, remsen st. cohoes was a great find and a wonderful meal on a cold…read morewinter Sunday evening. Fresh warm Italian bread served with balsamic and oil, with pesto was offered to us to start, along with a small salad bar. The housemade maple dressing was tasty. Only small issue is there was several salad dressings available and nothing labeled, so it was a guessing game, as they appeared to be short staffed and no one nearby to ask. No problem and I didn't take a picture. Next, we started with the Greens appetizer and oh man, I'm glad we ordered the small. Delicious, flavorful, and enough for 2! Easily one of the best versions I've had in this area. My dining companion had the haddock florintine and it was deeply enjoyed. Huge portion. Cooked perfectly, tender, and great flavor. I went with the chicken Francese over tagliatelle and it was delicious. Cooked perfectly, great portion, flavorful, and the fresh pasta was . Served with Brussel sprouts, that were also delicious and well cooked. $5 to add fresh pasta. Our server, Lonnie was a superstar. Very personable and kept us well taken care of. It seemed she was running the whole place, and the dining room was 1/2 full and alls I witnessed seemed like smiles all around. We were too full for desserts, but they had a case and everything looked delicious. Dinner for 2, with a drink and appetizer, $72 before tax and tip. Extremely reasonable and great value and especially since we both took home more than 1/2 our entrees. Highly recommend and I will return.

Ambiance: Emma Jayne's feels like a cozy house turned restaurant. Inside, there's a homey bar to…read morethe left with bar seating, a couch area, and a few high tops. Behind the entrance, two dining rooms plus outdoor seating. On a busy Saturday night, the crowd skewed older with a few young couples on dates. Food: We tried the braised short rib and prime rib, both delicious, with fair portion sizes and prices. Bread and butter included. The espresso cheesecake? Absolutely fantastic. Service: We had a reservation but waited 10 minutes, which was understandable; they were packed! Everyone was friendly, and our waiter was personable. TL;DR: Good food at a reasonable price, cute and simple interior, older crowd, cozy vibes.

Cozy and spacious atmosphere, excellent menus, attentive staff…read more The lunch and dinner menus have so many great options it's hard to choose. I recommend looking at the menu online if you want to really consider your options. Signature and seasonal cocktails are made with quality fresh ingredients, and the bartenders are delightful.

When you have to wait 20 minutes on a Wednesday evening something good is happening…read more Great service and suggestions from our server and a good bar and drink menu. Appetizers were great and an added treat of dessert Zeppole as a complimentary item. Food was great no complaints on anything and portions enough for a second home treat. Great selection of background music and a lively vibe.

I met a friend for dinner at D'Raymonds and my dinner was incredible- I had the Bistecca Al Forno:…read moretender slices of charbroiled sirloin topped with their signature forno sauce (a bold, savory mix of tomatoes, hot cherry peppers, basil, garlic, oil, and Chianti wine) and finished under the broiler with bubbling mozzarella cheese. I paired it with creamy, pepper-flecked Alfredo on the side and ate yes I ate my entire dinner it was SO good. It is hard to get in here but worth the wait!

I ordered the Italian sausage & green pepper pizza. The…read morecrust was fresh , crispy crust on outside & Fluffy on inside. The sauce was flavorful. I Also ordered the chicken tenders, they were fresh, Crispy coating and cooked perfectly. Delivery was pretty quick too ! I used the on line app that was easy to use for ordering. Great Job Flames !

Pizzas definitely worth the price, toppings are perfectly balanced, the sauce is great and the…read moredough is fluffy with a nice crisp. Customer service is wonderful, i definitely recommend this place. Up and beyond, good spot open later than most places in that area for a quick dinner with nice quality.

Been here a few times and never been disappointed in dinner, always go the Order to go. So never…read moreexperienced the dinning room. Pickup was a bit of a problem but always a full meal

Old style Italian restaurant with old style weight staff definitely a place to go when you want to…read morehave a nice Italian meal in a throwback era

Our first time at LoPorto's...it was an exceptional dining experience! It is a cozy restaurant and…read morereservations are a must. Our friends dined on escargot and seafood Fra Diavolo. My husband and I shared the clams casino, he dined on Veal Saltimbocca and I enjoyed their Veal Sorsese. Our meals were outstanding! Their portions are generous. The food is perfectly seasoned. Our friends absolutely enjoyed their meals. Our veal was nice and tender and the vegetables were so terrific I could picture their recipe belonging to their Nona and passed down to them. My husband truly appreciated that they allowed him to have the potatoes and vegetables with his veal. The staff are friendly and make sure everyone is enjoying their meals and drinks. A lovely, lovely meal!

Italian restaurant in downtown Troy. Friendly staff in a cozy classic cucina. The food was very…read moregood and I say that as someone whom just returned from living/working in Italy the past two years. I will be back next time I visit my son whom lives a block around the corner.

Testo's Restaurant is a Troy landmark! The Testo family serves classic Southern Italian dishes…read more My husband always orders the veal parm. It is his favorite dish and has ordered it many, many times. It is consistently excellent. He ordered it tonight. It is a generous portion and the veal is so tender it melts in your mouth. Tonight I ordered the meat lasagna. It too is a generous portion(I brought half home with me). The lasagna has layers of noodles, meat, ricotta and mozzarella in their legendary sauce. I truly appreciate that they always supply their meals with lots of sauce. Each meal was accompanied by a hearty salad and freshly made Italian bread. Our server was friendly and attentive. We love the old school charm of the dining room: dark wood and Dino and Sinatra for background music. We always look forward to dining at Testo's.

North Troy (Lansingburgh) stalwart Testo's is still there and still pitting out great Italian food…read moreand Pizza. 30 years ago I live close by- walking distance- and this was my pizza go to. Came back for a visit and needed to stop by for a sub and t was awesome. I inhaled my sandwich and the delicious pickle and it made me happy. I'm sure the pizza hasn't changed because they still sell their famous sauce! Enjoy!

Great stop for a quick and inexpensive dinner! Donna's has been on my list since the sad loss of…read morePeck's Arcade. The space is still warm and cozy and intimate. We walked right in at about 630 on a Friday night and were seated immediately. We ordered a couple of drinks. Although I was put off at the shape of the martini glass, it was actually really good and used high quality olives. We decided to go for a pizza and it was the perfect dinner for two to share, we didn't even want anything else. We ordered the brocc but asked for no tomatoes. It was delicious and cooked perfectly! I loved the balance of the garlic, bitter broccoli and the char of the crust. A quick dinner for two at less than $50 works for me! A great place to grab a bite before a night out on the town.

Discovered Donna's thru exploring Yelp in hopes to locate a gem as the 518 is quickly transforming…read moreinto a pizza desert, sadly. Long are the days of Clifton Park Pizza, Mama's (also Clifton Park), B & D Tavern (Mechanicville), etc. Ordered the margarita - no basil. High-grade ingredients was evident. Easily lives in the 8 rating tier. So good.

For context, I rate products and businesses on a simple scale: 5 stars means I love it, 4 stars…read moremeans 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. We went to Bellini's in Latham as a party of six. Overall, the food wasn't bad, but it didn't really impress either. Several of us ordered the chicken parm, and while it tasted good, it came with a bit of a surprise. I order chicken parm pretty much anytime it's on a menu, so I've had a lot of versions over the years, and this was the first time I've seen it paired with a cream marinara style sauce on the ziti. It had more of a vodka sauce consistency. On its own it was fine, but it felt a little odd paired with traditional chicken parm. We all agreed it seemed like an odd pairing. Another issue was temperature. My chicken parm itself was hot, but the ziti was inconsistent, hot in the center and lukewarm, even a little cool, toward the edges of the plate. I asked the other people that had ordered it as well if it was just my plate and they said no theirs also was inconsistent. Someone in our group got the stuffed shells and said they were okay, but would have preferred a red sauce instead of the white sauce. Another person agreed with that. The pizza, on the other hand, was a good size and pretty solid. Service was a bit of a mixed bag. Our waiter was friendly and did check in, but the overall pace was slow. We were there for about two hours, and it wasn't particularly busy and we just ordered entrees and two deserts. I'd say it was more on the mild side as far as busyness. the waiter also either forgot or didn't realize that two of the entrees came with a dessert, which we had to ask about. To his credit, he apologized when it was pointed out. Dessert ended up being cannolis and a slice of cheesecake, both of which were tasty. When the bill came, we noticed the total didn't seem to add up. After asking, it turned out gratuity had been included for a party of six or more. That's on the menu in smaller print, we just missed it, so not a big deal, but something to be aware of. The restaurant itself is nice inside, and the tables are roomy, which I liked. It is pretty noisy though, and it was hard to have a conversation with people at the other end of the table. The host staff were also very pleasant. I'd probably come back and give it another shot, but this visit didn't really stand out. 3 stars earned on this particular visit.

Went for happy hour at bar. Had 2 Hugo spritz not on happy hour. And they were yummy. Ordered the…read moremeatball, the arancini, and the pizza. The complimentary bread and pesto oil was yummy. I tried the pizza and it was wet and kind of burnt. I did tell the bartender and she alerted the mgr. He showed the kitchen apologized and offered to remake. Very attentive about that. I didn't need remade. The meatball was homemade and had a giant scoop of ricotta on it. Delish. And the arancini were in a Rosa sauce and had some cheese inside. Very filling. They were attentive and very sweet. A solid Italian place for sure

We were in the neighborhood.... Honest. We were a bit hungry, too. DeFazio's, one of the region's…read morepremiere pizza parlors was only a few blocks away. I haven't been to this original location on 4th St. in Troy for a few years. The family operation is nearly 100 years old. Remarkably, it's very much as I remember it. A tiny place with three tables. Some of the seating looks like repurposed church pews. The youthful staff, friendly as always. They were running into some delays as orders came pouring in just before dinnertime. They'd have to check to see if they could fit our order for a big pizza with pepperoni, mushrooms, onions and peppers. They squeezed us in! Since the wait would be between 20-30 minutes we kept ourselves busy by checking out the desserts in the self serve refrigerator. I picked out a slice of "hangover" (alcohol) cake and I devoured it before our meal arrived. It was so delicious and naughty fun to eat our dessert before the meal. The pizza was fantastic when it arrived. I prefer crisp crusts-- this one was not-- but it was awesome just the same. My friend and I were so hungry that we consumed half of the pie before I realized that we hadn't photographed our delicious pizza. The remaining half was boxed and taken home to be enjoyed for a couple more days. The staff was so ready. They came to our table with the box and we settled up our bill. A lot to be said for tradition and quality. I've also visited DeFazio's in Albany, but I have yet to visit the relatively new restaurant up the block. Thanks, DeFazio's, for another great meal.

Family business, neighborhood ambiance, fabulous pizza, fresh ingredients, and the most authentic…read morepizza I've had! Great sizes, reasonable prices, and absolutely amazing!