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    Sovrana

    4.2 (113 reviews)
    InexpensivePizza, Delis, Italian
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    SOVRANA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Local vibe
    Quintin R.

    Come for the food, stay for the service. Qualities of a great establishment: family owned and operated, Sun-faded pictures of family around the restaurant, hand painted menu sign, a constant stream of locals and regulars- walking and driving up- to the place, empty trays on the display 2 hours before close, signs limiting the amount of cookie orders, a chef willing to talk to you about how "you gonna love the crust" and Sovrana has them all! Will definitely be returning just to stop in and say hey! And to at least learn their names. The Sovrana family was so warm and inviting, just like the enchanting aroma of the pizza! I'm no pizza connoisseur, but of the places I have been to in Albany, they were the busiest. From walks in looking for slices and drive-ups collecting whole pies (or two) there was a steady stream while we waited for order of GF pizza. Oh yeah! They have GF crust pizza! Which was tremendously satisfying.

    black on the bottom and the kids wouldn't eat it. :( - A large cheese pizza with a golden-brown crust and melted cheese, cut into slices, is shown inside a pizza box. The pizza has browned spots on the cheese, indicating it is cooked. A small white plastic pizza saver is placed in the center of the pizza to prevent the box lid from touching the toppings.
    Raya V.

    I grew up eating here and have always loved it, but the past couple times I ordered a 24 cut Sicilian for a party, they were burnt and half was inedible because the crust was too hard on the bottom. I'm not sure what's been going on. It makes me really sad. The first time it happened, I chalked it up to a bad day... but the same thing again the second time. That's $50 worth of pizza that wasn't eaten.

    a pizza in a pizza box with chicken wings
    Helen Z.

    Ordered the almost everything pizza from here and it came warm, on time, with plates and a big stack of napkins. This was probably the best pizza I've had in the capital region (not that I get pizza often) in that they were generous with toppings and ingredients were really fresh. The crust is not the bubbly slightly crispy/chewy crust that I like most, but this was still a very good local pizza for the price and speed. My boyfriend also got Buffalo wings which he said were kind of dry and not so good, but I didn't try them and would never have ordered them so not factoring them into my review as much.

    Best pizza ever!

    Rose runs the best local italian joint in the world. Yes it is a joint. Not fancy per se. A local haunt. Killer pizza. Great subs. All served with love. It's the only place I eat when I'm in albany

    Liberty at the Exterior
    Amory B.

    Cute spot with old world charm. Although it's only 38 years old as a venture the place architecturally seems older. Good vibes and energy. Warm smiles from family owners. 6 cookie limit so make sure you grab ur 6. The chocolate chip cookie was yummy yummy. Prices are way way reasonable. Lotta love here.

    Half an Italian Mix sub at Sovrana.
    Otis M.

    I must politely disagree with whatever authority dubbed this Albany's best pizza. My veggie combo slice was huge, and an excellent value at $4, but the toppings sat on a bland puffy crust like you'd expect at a chain takeout place. I had actually come for a sub, but hey, can't pass up a chance to try Albany's best pizza. My Italian Mix was A-OK. Good roll, generous in size for $6 (plus $1 for hot pepper spread) but the meat/veggie mix balance was off and the meat components were uninteresting in flavor. They asked me if I wanted Italian dressing and I said yes, but they use the Wishbone stuff from a bottle rather than the oil/vinegar/oregano mix you expect. Service was friendly and my food was out quickly. There's a spartan seating area if you care to dine in.

    Pizza
    Lee B.

    Sorry to those who think this is good pizza we ordered the margarita pizza #8 described as crust tomato sauce, mozzarella,and house made pesto We added the items of sausage and peppers please look at pick maybe 1 to 3 small pieces of sausage a few peppers. The crust is cardboard and the sauce not fresh worse than any tasteless grocery store can of sauce. So highly disappointed

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    The pizza is a thick doughy mess.The service is good.There is no ambiance.The owners are nice but the pizza is awful.

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    Good gluten free pizza. You can tell they make their own dough and it's quite good. Glad we stopped by on a road trip north.

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    The best pizza I've ever had, stuff was super friendly, atmosphere was delightful. Would highly recommend

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    Sovrana is amazing. Absolutely wonderful. Love the family and the food. Service is great. Ambiance is quaint.

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    Iv been going here for years it my favorite pizza! I would highly recommend this is one of the best pizza joints around

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    Best pizza in Albany. Try the white special (tomato, ricotta, pesto) and the breaddddd

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    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

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