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!

Overall a good experience! The Ruck has a great beer selection and a convenient beer menu that also…read moregives untapped ratings which was a helpful addition. The drinks came out quickly after we ordered them. The food took a decent amount longer. While we did wait 30 minutes for our food when it wasn't very busy , when it did come out it was hot and delicious. Flavorful wings, yummy disco fries/tots and some of the most well seasoned onion rings I've ever had. The atmosphere of the restaurant is classic pub food bar place but was well cleaned. Other than having to wait a little longer than usual for our food it was a great experience. We were so excited to eat by the time it came I did forget to take a photo of the food but it was all portioned well and well seasoned.

My first visit to The Ruck was enjoyable. I went by myself. I was actually trying to find the…read moreRensselaer County Clerk's Office. People kept telling me, " It's across the street from The Ruck. You know, The Ruck?" That was no help to me. I was unfamiliar with this tavern. To think that it's more famous than the county offices sparked my curiosity. So after I took care of my paperwork with the county I stopped in at The Ruck. I would describe it as a business and dive bar that makes craft beers. I made it in for lunch on a weekday. I took a seat at the bar. I was surprised to see the menu was quite extensive. There was a nice selection of soups. I ordered a cup of Greens and Beans along with 5 oz. of Fat Orange Cat Brew Chonky . I liked the beer. The soup was quite good, too. The man seated next to me was eating wings. He was raving about them. He said they were the best in town. I'll have to try them next time. Service is very good. The bartender was a good guy. Very nice and helpful. He said that on football game nights the bar is packed with Bills fans. Sounds like a lot of fun.

Always great food and service! Never disappointed with either! Highly recommend anything on their…read moremenu!

It's a classic Troy staple. You can't miss it!! The wings are great. The atmosphere is what you go…read morefor.

I love their buffalo wraps omg! I could eat them everyday ! Always great food the service was…read moregreat also , the man who waited on me was so nice it was closing time an he gave me extra fries ! They were a great pair the service I would love to go there again an tell them thank your

Buy here all the time. Now I am done! Never have anything you crave, orders come back missing food…read more Today ordered a burger and wings. Get there to pick food up and guy says they have no burgers. WTF?? How do businesses do this every week.

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!

I have only dined in one time, but this restaurant is a favorite of our daughter. She often orders…read moretakeout from here for family gatherings. She mixes up where she orders from. The meatballs always come from Testo's. Their meatballs are outstanding, and this compliment comes from a cook of Italian heritage. The meatballs are a soft/tender texture and full of flavor. They have perfected just the right amount of bread crumbs and grated cheese to use for a classic Italian meatball. I make mine with a mix of equal parts of ground beef, pork, and veal. I think they do as well. The meatballs come in a pan with a generous amount of their well made marinara sauce. The sauce is perfect to dip a piece of Italian bread into and enjoy. Extra sauce can be saved with a few meatballs for another pasta dinner.

Currently ordering mostly as take out. I've found that the kimchi fries are a wonderful blend of…read moresweet and spicy with the bulgogi and kimchi toppings. But their chicken wings are absolutely the star of the show. I can't get enough of the dry curry rub wings. Food is always fast and warm.

Fast, filling, and delicious! This is a go to for a quick lunch. With online or in person ordering,…read moreK Plate has a clean, no frills dining area.

Been eating here for a decade and I never had a bad slice! Fast, good, and cheap! This place only…read moredoes pizza and they do it well!

I took a photo my four slices of pizza in a takeout box. They might look haphazard to you but to me…read morethey're a thing of beauty. I was driving past I Love Pizza in Troy when I decided to stop in. I'm glad I did. What a nice selection. It's been a long time since I've had a chicken bbq slice or a broccoli slice. I also got a pepperoni and meatball slice as well as a pepperoni, onion and peppers slice. They were for my husband, the red meat eater. The shop was running a lunch special offering a free soda with every two slices ordered. I was so happy. The young man behind the counter was friendly and so helpful. I had a bit of a wait because there were a couple of customers ahead of me. They were friendly, too. They got into a conversation with me and they made me laugh. Other customers who were seated at tables and already eating could hear us chatting. I could see them turn around in their seats and smile at us. It's an old style pizza shop. It looks as though it's been there a long time. The decor reminded me of the pizza parlors that I visited as a child. When it was my turn, my total bill came out to about $17. My slices were warmed up in the oven and smelled so good when they came out. The aroma filled me with anticipation on the ride home. The pizza slices were still warm when I got home. My husband immediately took a bite and declared the pizza to be great. I enjoyed my slices as well but I wish my bbq chicken slice had a bit more chicken and a bit less bbq sauce. Nevertheless, I was still delighted with my take out lunch choice. I do love pizza. I'll be back sometime to try more of the menu.

First time here looking for good food on a Saturday night and was not dissapointed!…read moreThey have a vast and mouth watering food selection. I started with Cajun deviled eggs (highly recommend) and had brisket and pulled pork sliders with spicy cucumber salad and mac. Meat was pull apart perfect. Spicy cucumber salad was amazing and very refreshing, I need to find a recipe for it this summer! Mac was thick and cheesy. Me and the lady got a good buzz with their great drinks and became full with the very very tasty food. We will certainly be back.

Celebrated my friend's birthday here. It was a busy Saturday. We have reservations so we got…read moreseated right away. Our food took 45 minutes from the time we ordered. Food was consistently good but came out lukewarm. Seems to be the problem with most restaurants.

Love their wings but have been trying other things, such as calzone, wrap, and shawarma. So far…read moreall have been great!

Amante's is a fun Troy local spot because I'd never willing order from them unless it was 2am. I…read moreordered these at 2am. Probably the driest and plan chicken wings? They're mild but they were too crispy and the sauce wasn't that great. Thankfully, DoorDash had a promotion so we got 50 wings for $45 but... idk not my favorite. Maybe another flavor would have worked better.

After finally trying the Beef on Weck sandwich from the recommendation from a friend I was really…read moreglad I had. I ordered this as takeout and just had to take a couple of bites in the car before going home to try it nice and warm. This kind of sandwich is hard to find. A special roll needs to be used for this called a kimmelweck roll. A kimmelweck (or kummelweck) roll is a crunchy, Kaiser-type bread roll topped with coarse salt and aromatic caraway seeds, primarily known for defining the Buffalo, New York, "beef on weck" sandwich. Originating from 19th-century German immigrant traditions, they are usually filled with roast beef and soaked in au jus. The sandwich was loaded with juicy flavorful roast beef. The bun had caraway seeds and coarse salt all over the top of it which complimented the beef deliciously. It also had a horseradish sauce on the sandwich, so good. It was served with tasty fries and two little cups of au jus. I would definitely order this again.

Awesome local tavern with friendly staff and delicious eats!…read more I stopped in on a weekday for lunch and was immediately greeted by the bartender who was also the waitress for the whole place. Despite her being the only person up front, she warmly welcomed everyone and the service was great. I met a friend of mine who was craving wings so she ordered some hot wings and I got the Turkey Brie sandwich, which had turkey, brie cheese, apples and cranberry mayo on ciabatta bread with a side salad. The sandwich was delicious and piled high with turkey. My friend loved her wings too. Overall, the food was great as was the service. Definitely recommend!