My twin 12-year-old boys and I chose Aegean Breeze for dinner on our first night in the area. We…read moreare big fans of Greek food and they didn't disappoint. They were really quiet when we went so there wasn't much atmosphere to mention, but the decor was typical for a Mediterranean Restaurant, which is fun and enjoyable. We tried their Grilled Loukaniko as an appetizer, which we hadn't had before and enjoyed it a lot more than expected. Wish we hadn't eaten all the pita they gave us so quickly as it would have been even more delicious together. I had my usual, a Traditional Gyro with a Greek Salad on the side, a perfect choice. The salad was the best I have ever had. One of my sons had the Berkshire Club, which he was very happy with. He could only eat half so we took the other half with us, and it was still good as a shared breakfast the next morning. My other son had a Salmon Burger and a Greek Salad, which he ate all of. We didn't have enough room for dessert at the restaurant, but we had to try their traditional Baklava, so we ordered a piece to-go to share. It met all expectations. The service was satisfactory, nothing memorable, but pleasant. We had no complaints and would love to go back again.

Service was very good. Nice atmosphere and the food was very good. I would return. Looks like they…read morehave lots of outdoor seating for nicer weather than we had today.

My son had stopped here on the way to visit and based on some of the leftovers, we knew it had to…read morebe on the list. Traveling within about 5 minutes on the way to visit a good friend, and it happened to be right around lunch time, the opportunity finally came. It's a casual place, lots of 2 and 4 top tables, but what caught my eye when we went in was the cooler full of amazing side options. Then you look up and there's a beautiful oven and a dough station. This is looking great. We sat and ordered lamb kebab and doner kebab. A couple minutes later, a large (~11x17?) wooden tray appeared with a piping hot lavash bread and a plate of dill yogurt sauce. If the meal had stopped there, I would have been a happy camper. We had just had a few pieces when the kebab arrived, each with a pepper, tomato, some red cabbage, and onion. Both meats were authentic and delicious. My favorite way to eat my doner was with a bit of the bread, a bit of the dill sauce, some onion and cabbage, and a bunch of meat - a mini gyro, if you will. We took away about 1/3 of the generous portions and ordered a large mixed plate (all 10 of the sides) and baklava to take to our friend. It's a bit of a drive for us, but any time we're anywhere close, we're going to be back for sit down (if it's mealtime) or takeaway if it's not. I highly recommend you do the same.

Alibaba is probably the oldest Turkish restaurant in the Albany area, and it recently got a nice…read moreupgrade -- from the furniture to the serving plates and menus. The place feels much more modern and inviting now. Our family especially enjoys the beyti kebab, the güveç, and their pide. I haven't tried the pizza yet, but since their pide is very good, I imagine the pizza would also be solid. For me though, the real highlight at Alibaba is the mezze. In Turkish cuisine, grilled meats and kebabs are almost always enjoyed with a variety of mezze. They might technically be sides, but they're a big part of the whole experience. These days there are several Turkish kebab places in the area, but none of them offer a wide selection of fresh, house-made mezze like Alibaba does. At many places you're lucky if you find one or two options, often just a basic ezme. At Alibaba you'll find around ten different mezze and each one tastes distinct and freshly made. Every time I tell myself I'll just take a little... and somehow I end up filling a big mezze plate. Honestly, even when we grill at home, our motivation is picking up mezze from Alibaba to go with it. I'm not sure if it gets the credit it deserves, but don't skip the mezze here -- you'd be missing out. In fact, start with the mezze and figure out the rest later :))

Guys I found it! I…read morefound my favorite capital region eatery. Specifically, the "quick", easy, and cost effective food spot. I don't consider it "fast food" but sure, it's an assembly line bowl place, similar to the "chipotle" concept. I've now tried both the Albany (Stuyvesant plaza) location and the OG - Coxsackie one. Both were amazing. The big bowl at Coxsackie was ~$12 and it totally fills me up. Tastes delicious, and you can customize it, and I don't feel they nickel and dime ya, with up charges. Everything tastes fresh and the portion for price is on par and great for what you get. Pita is included with every bowl. Now, I can't wait to taste and try the entire menu and zero in on my favorite bowl, or do a make your own. Thanks Simones. You'll see me a bunch. If it was walking distance or closer, I'd go weekly!

My daughter and I go there pretty much once a week and order the same thing every time. My daughter…read moregoes in to order the food. she always tells me how friendly the staff is and how it makes the experience so much better than going to other places. Would definitely recommend.

Great service, ambiance, and food. Group of 4 stopping by for a sit down lunch and everything was…read moregreat! There were two menus to pick from that offered a variety of items for everyone to choose from. Appetizer platter was a great choice to try a little bit of everything and the falafel was one of the crunchiest and flavorful falafels I've ever had. Super cute inside. Lots of street parking.

We had a really lovely experience at this Mediterranean restaurant. We started with the lentil soup…read moreand hummus dip, and both were absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and a perfect way to begin the meal. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with a great vibe that made it easy to relax and enjoy our time. The food overall was very good, and you can tell care goes into both the preparation and presentation. Definitely a place we'd come back to and recommend to others looking for a nice spot with great Mediterranean flavors.

Really good chicken parm dinner. They do a signature bake of the entire plate of chicken,…read morespaghetti, and mozz that is just so good. I get it almost every time i go! Friendly attentive service...Danny is a gem.

Had dinner here on a Friday night. No waiting, comfortable booths. John our server was pleasant,…read morehelpful and attentive. He recommended Hot cider butterscotch drinks -which warmed us up on a cold night ! I had the breaded fish and husband had the diamond teriyaki steak. Both were cooked just right. We plan to go back again soon !

When I used to work in Brooklyn there was a falafel cart that had the best falafel I'd ever had…read more Since then I've tried various falafel places and I've made them a few times at home. Nothing has come close. When I come to a decent sized city I look out for good restaurants to try. I was excited to see how the falafel was at Mazadar. Walking in I was greeted by friendly staff. There was a casual atmosphere. The felafel was the best I've ever had. I've had felafel all over the world in authentic restaurants. This was the best. From the bread to the balls to the salads to the sauces. Pure perfection. Everything was so fresh and so delicious.

Food - 100/10 Service - Exemplary…read moreAmbiance - Welcoming Great for large groups, families, meeting your best friend or just going by yourself. Also great for take out! What's good on the menu? EVERYTHING

I am half Greek and this place is legit! A very pleasant surprise for a region that is mostly very…read morelacking in good restaurants. The tiropita (better than the spanakopita), mousaka, and pastitsio are particularly tasty. My only complaint is it's a bit on the pricey side. My husband and I spend close to $100 for dinner for two people with appetizers etc. And the horiatiki (greek salad) could use more feta. But it's very yummy!! Efharisto!

Had a fabulous lunch (again!). The Saganaki is my favorite. Love table-side service with fire!!…read morePortions are incredibly generous. Order to share. Mazi!

A hidden gem! We loved this place. A very cozy spot with super friendly and attentive staff. The…read moreMediterranean Omelette was fantastic...fluffy, packed with ingredients and loaded with flavor. A great cup of coffee as well. Will definitely return here next time we visit the area!

Outstanding breakfast!! Wow the breakfast potatoes are so good and everything about the meal was…read moredelicious. Even the coffee. A cute place on the main road only open through lunch, has a great reputation among the locals. The employees were very kind and accommodating. I love places like this and I hope you love Electras too.