This place is closed. It has been closed for over a year. Not sure why there are still hours and it…read moreis saying open.

This is a great place to come if you like being ignored: the place was quiet, so I sat at the bar…read moreand the bartender spent the first 10 minutes chatting with what appeared to be some "regulars" at the end of the bar. Other staff members walked by, oblivious to my presence. After a good long wait, the bartender finally came by and and I ordered a beer and asked for a menu; after bringing them, he went back to chatting and serving the regulars. Other members of the staff walked by, who maintained their obliviousness to my presence. I finally got the message that I was not welcome here, so I took a sip of my beer, and walkedeeer over to Lorenzo's, where I was promptly served by people who clearly understand that if you want "regulars," you have to serve all customers.

We were passing through town and this place was recommended to us. Our initial encounter with the…read morelady who sat us was very unpleasant. First she asked us if we had reservations and we said no, she then asked us how many in our party and I told her five and she sarcastically said, "and you don't have reservations". She acted bothered and then said well we can sit you in the back. She proceeded to walk us to the back and she begrudgingly said well I have to set up a table for you. Thank goodness our server, Angie, quickly came to offer assistance. She had a smile on her face and was very friendly. When you first walk in, you are in the tavern. They had live music at 6:00 and most of the tables were reserved. And now the good part!! The food was very good. Angie advised us of the specials of the day. We ordered one of the specials which was a generous portion of Haddock stuffed with shrimp and crab. It was cooked to perfection and had just the right amount of flavor. It was served atop a bed of rice with a cream sauce and cooked spinach on the side. It came with a salad and a role. We also ordered the salmon and that was also cooked perfectly and was delicious. We were provided excellent service by Angie.

I heard a rumor that this place is going to be sold. The current proprietors are looking to retire…read moreand move on with their lives. That said, it's a really cool, historic spot. I walked around to check out some of the other spaces outside of the restaurant area and I love that they have kept so many of the historical facets and spaces alive. In the meantime, I really had no idea that a "taco Tuesday" in Broadalbin would actually be something to talk about! First thing to note is portion size. Gigantic. We all had leftovers. A LOT of leftovers. And while it might not be real "traditional" Mexican food, the quality was excellent. Food was nice and hot; our server was very friendly. The only glitch we hit: the iced tea tasted terrible. Not sure what happened there, but the rest of the meal made up for that. I have no idea what the rooms are like or how it is as a hotel, but if you live nearby, you might want to stop by for a nice meal. We could tell that lots of regulars go there. Hopefully whoever the new owners are will keep up the quality of food.

this place is a local gem. friendly bartenders and awesome daily deals. 2 pool tables upstairs…read more cleanest bar in the area

Not a good look when you come outside to see your buddy flying through the air after getting kicked…read moreout for no reason. Great bartenders but the bouncer kicked us out for no reason. It's not like we were causing any trouble and we spent a ton of money, it makes me upset that we were giving them good business and they didn't want to make money that night!

Staff was excellent. Pasta Fagioli was exciting. Pizza Friselle, I'm still dreaming about!read more

Great chicken parm and outstanding anti pasta salad. Salad was god for three serving for two…read morepersons.

I sure am glad I didn't pay attention to the negative reviews! I attended on a weeknight with…read morefamily. We were greeted warmly upon entry. I regret not taking his name for this review but, 'The Guy' (you know who you are) was very pleasant and attentive. His station was some ways away from our lane. Despite this, anytime we ran into trouble (e.g. when a pin got stuck) he already spotted it and promptly started working on resolving the problem. There were a lot of attendees but the venue didn't feel overcrowded or uncomfortable. Everyone from the teens to the seniors was well-behaved and had a grand time. The venue was clean (including the male bathroom) and lively. Both the bar and the mini restaurant were open. We ordered fries and chicken tenders. We received our meal quickly and it tasted well. "I'll be back!"

I booked a Birthday party here. It was hands down the WORST BIRTHDAY PARTY EXPERIENCE WE HAVE EVER…read moreHAD!! Right after I got there A man walked up to me at our table and said very RUDELY " you gotta be out of here at 4:45 we have another party coming in, so get your kids shoes and get them bowling "! The point in having a party at a place like this is so you have time to enjoy yourself but we didn't because we couldn't! From being rushed out the door right after you arrive, they don't give you a hostess, they didn't even give the children FOOD or DRINKS untill 4:15!! We had to buy drinks from a vending machine!! Any time we needed something we had to wait to get help, and most of the time we had to hunt the employees down because they were in the back room! Every time we asked for help or needed something we were treated poorly! Spoken to with attitude and sarcasm! I was told each child would get a pass for a free game of bowling (we didn't get them)! Now I have to drive 25 minute to go pick them up! I can't even give them to most of the children because they live over an hour away! The pizza was over cooked, like to the point it was rock hard! How do you give that to a toddler??? We weren't given any utensils, we had to hunt them down ourselves, they didn't give us enough cups, plates or napkins! I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone! I'm so unbelievably disappointed with this place! We paid WAY TO MUCH FOR THE LITTLE BIT WE GOT!

I finally made it to Duke's and I wasn't disappointed! An impromptu night out led us to River's…read more Luckily, Duke's wasn't very busy that night. We were sat in the new seating area adjacent to the River and the view was gorgeous and I had excellent light for photos. Our server was very professional and kind. We started out with cocktails and I asked if they had blue cheese stuffed olives, and he said he would stuff some for me - score! They were delicious too. Hand stuffed is the way to go. I had a perfect dirty martini and my sister tried one of the signature cocktails. Both were great! They also had a pretty affordable wine list. We started with the complementary bread and ordered the tuna poke dish. The bread was good and the everything seasoned butter was fun. The tuna dish was pretty basic and good. We asked for some more wontons and it was no problem. Again, we really did have great service. My sister ordered the scallops over lobster risotto and I ordered a steak. The risotto was perfect and actually had a good amount of tender lobster. I am picky with risotto and they nailed it. I ordered the ribeye with mushrooms. It came out perfectly cooked, and was a good quality piece of meat. It was perfectly matched with the mushrooms. My sister ordered the sticky toffee cake and she enjoyed it, I am not too big on sweets. Overall, I would come back here. I thought it was a nice experience, good food, and the prices aren't crazy considering how much it costs to dine out these days.

I spent $130 on a meal that was extremely disappointing. We received four appetizers, and every one…read moreof them arrived cold. For what we paid, I expected much better quality and service. Even more concerning, I became sick afterward and was dealing with it for the next two days. I can't say with certainty that the food caused it, but the timing was certainly concerning and made an already poor experience much worse. For a $130 bill, I expected the food to be hot, fresh, and enjoyable. Unfortunately, this experience fell far short of that expectation. I hope the restaurant takes this feedback seriously. I had sent 2 emails, and have not heard anything.

4th time in One year that we have been turned away when we arrive. We are doing a deal that we…read morecould sit down and we would like but it would be a very, very long wait. We totally feel not wanted to know when this happened today, there were two tables in the restaurant. Ridiculous. Go to the Pine Lake Inn!

Had seating for our group of 8 and service was average. Food had a good price to portion…read more Appetizers were good and easy to share with a large group. We had the crawfish, clams and , pretzels all cooked perfectly and tasted very good. The entrees were mainly steaks and seafood with a small selection of both. There a lot of specials and they are always changing. Today i got the rainbow trout stuffed with crab dressing. It was cooked to perfection and it was a huge portion that came with vegetables and rice, it tasted amazing and was very rich in flavor. All 8 of us really enjoyed our food and plan to come back. The restaurant over all has a nice rustic look with very well maintained bathrooms. There is also a bar and seating for all ages.

I came here with an out-of-town friend to sample the Seven Points brews at the bar, but we decided…read moreto stay at the bar for a meal as well. I enjoyed the atmosphere here, as well as my Baritone American-style Porter. My brewery companion said his beers were ok, but he really enjoyed his pasta dinner. He travels to Italy frequently, and he said the pasta would be considered traditionally al dente in Italy, though perhaps not to all Americans' taste. I took advantage of the happy hour prices (which included a discount on my beer) to try the Eggplant Stack appetizer. The eggplant was cooked perfectly, crisp without being greasy, and the marinara sauce was addicting. Service at the bar was fun with the chatty bartenders. Besides coming back here to sample more beers, this could easily become one of my go-to Italian restaurants in the Capital District.

I had three great meals at Stella while visiting Schenectady for work! I enjoyed eating in the…read moredining room and at the bar during happy hour, which has some really great deals. The bar has a smaller menu than the dining room, but still has plenty of options. I highly recommend taking advantage of the happy hour deals. The restaurant is located in a sprawling but cozy historic building with many different rooms, and a music club upstairs. In addition to delicious pasta and other Italian dishes, they feature their own beers, which are fantastic. I really enjoyed the arancini as well as the corn fritters for appetizers, and the cavatelli with pesto and shrimp scampi for entrees. The complimentary freshly baked bread is soft and delicious. Don't miss out on a great Italian meal and craft beer at Stella Pasta Bar!