Wow! I've wanted to try Rosanna's for some time now and I regret waiting so long. This is like one…read moreof those local best kept secret spots. I was able to book a reservation online for the same day. Of note, when you have the option of Main Floor or First Floor & Bar, just realize the Main Floor is up a flight of stairs. I'm not sure if there is a separate entrance but my wife was on crutches and she managed to get up the first three into the restaurant from outside but I don't think dining on the main floor would have been an option for us. Our server, Mike, was awesome and full of energy and enthusiasm. He offered suggestions and answered questions about details of the dishes. We were pleasantly surprised with how many menu items were marked v - vegan and v* - can be prepared vegan. This is great for us because it's another place in Albany that we will be able to go out to dinner with friends and everyone will be able.to find something to enjoy. The fried Artichokes are a must if you're looking for a starter. We were eyeing up the Fennel salad or vegan Caesar salad but opted to move on to main entrees. On this night they were out of the Gnocchi Cacio-Pepe which personally, I am not a gnocchi fan to start and Mike told us they were substituting a buccatini pasta instead... this had my attention! I went for his suggestion and chose the Arrabbiata instead which was delicious. My wife enjoyed her Wild Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto. We skipped dessert for this evening but there were vegan Gelato and cookie options for dessert as well. From start to finish it was such an enjoyable experience in this cozy corner restaurant which offers outdoor dining in the summer in the heart of Albany. We will totally be back with friends for another delicious meal at Rosanna's, the hidden gem in downtown Albany!

I haven't been to Rosanna's since it opened originally, and it has since changed hands, and so did…read morethe menu items. The cuisine was Italian inspired, and heavy on vegan and gluten free option, which is a great find locally, if you're looking for that. We were sat upstairs and I enjoy the ambiance here. I will note that the chairs are uncomfortable, which does not make a cozy dining experience. The cocktail menu was really great, a lot of gin options which is right up my alley. I had the Corpse Reviver and a glass of wine, both were great. We started with the shrimp balls, which sounded intriguing. They ended up being delightful, almost like loose crab cakes. The flavors were great and I loved the pesto. For my entree, I opted for the lemon mushroom tagliatelle. The pasta was very fresh and chewy, loved that. I enjoyed the combination of lemon and mushroom on the dish, but there were so many different mushrooms of all different textures, that some bites were more enjoyable than others. The snapper puttanesca was gorgeous as well. Overall it was a good meal, but I might have liked it a little more before the change. Definitely a great option if you are looking for dietary restrictions.

The 5 Formaggio pizza was one of the best pizzas I've ever had. The other food was also great and…read morethe service was spectacular.

We were on our way up to Montreal and wanted to grab a bite to eat for lunch. I found Nic'a…read moreTrattoria with a quick search and we had a great experience there. The space is spacious with lots of seating either by tables or at the bar. It gives a hip and trendy modern feel. Our server Lydia was great. I liked that they had a kids cup for my daughter's apple juice which was a regular plastic cup with a disposable top for the straw. We shared the arancini, homemade meatballs and the 5 formaggi pizza. The arancini was a great appetizer. The was a rice ball filled with mozzarella and had a nice crisp breading. It was served with their Rosa sauce. The meatballs were good and had well balanced tomato sauce served with it and pipped whipped ricotta. The wood fired pizza is something you have to get there. Definitely one of the best wood fired pizzas I've had. It had a nice thin crisp crust and a pillowy crust end. The flavor of the cheeses and garlic was a good combination. We will be back in the future when traveling in the area.

Came here with coworkers for a business dinner, and from the outside you'd never expect how great…read moreit is inside. The restaurant itself is smaller and broken up into different rooms, which actually makes for a really nice, more intimate dining experience. The service was top notch. The staff and our waitress were incredibly attentive very professional and always right there when you needed something without being overbearing. As for the food, everything we had was excellent. I ordered the duck, and having it prepared in different ways including as a sausage was honestly amazing. The eggplant appetizer was on another level, and the grilled octopus was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. I also had an espresso martini, which was made really well. To top it all off, the pistachio cake for dessert was the perfect finish. Overall, this place is truly top notch great food, great service, and a great experience all around. Definitely worth checking out.

Delicious Italian food, great ambience, and welcoming staff. Also enjoyed the wine we had! Would…read morerecommend!

$300 to eat on a plastic tablecloth on Valentine's Day, not even a candle on the table. I'm…read moreembarrassed I suggested the spot to my date. The experience felt stingy and rushed. I'm sad because I loved this spot and I'm disappointed the quality has gone down so drastically. Portions were very small and the food didn't taste special or interesting. The octopus came out room temp and had been sitting out. Entres lukewarm. The drinks were by far the best part of the meal and it took half an hour to get them. Service was all over the place but they get a pass because it's Valentine's Day. Do yourself a favor and try Rosanna's instead.

RESERVATION ONLY * WOW! What an amazing meal! Best carbonara I've ever had. Husband ate all of his…read morevodka pasta with chicken. High quality ingredients. Lovely glasses of wine. Service was great. You can tell the people working here take care of their space. Someone was always cleaning. Tiramisu was light and flavorful. What a great gem in Albany.

Excellent calzone and Greek salad to go for dinner last night. My husband and I went to college in…read moreBrooklyn and used to eat calzone all the time. We finally found one that measures up!!! Got it with sausage and olives and it was sooooo good. Got two but we couldn't finish one. Salad was huge too, and just perfect. Lots of feta and olives and good dressing. Man at the counter could not be nicer. Even held the door for me.

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I was in Albany for my doctoral hooding ceremony and subsequent graduation, when I was left…read morewondering where to take my family for dinner afterwards. I was promised that Grappa 72 would exceed my expectations. As an Italian-American AND a foodie, it's hard to wow me at an Italian venue. I can honestly say that this place was all that I was promised and more. What we ordered to share: crispy arancini (special app that day), eggplant parm, fried calamari. I am a red sauce snob, and all three of these delivered on presentation, quality, and overall flavor. Entrees we ordered included: halibut (entree special and my choice), pappardelle loaded with shrimp and chicken (also a special), pork osso bucco (stole the show!). We ended with individual desserts, and their Italian cheesecake was smooth and creamy. Service was reflective of high-end dining, yet the check for six people was moderate to affordable. Considering the quality, quantity, and overall experience, this is a place I need to get back to. Now I need to find an excuse to be in the Capitol Region so I can go back!

My boyfriend, his family, and I arrived at Grappa '72 to celebrate my boyfriend's graduation from…read moremed school! Our hostess was just the sweetest. She had lots of recommendations for what drinks and dishes to order, and she was really attentive towards our party. When we sat at our table, we helped ourselves to the fresh table bread and tapenade while we decided what to order. I decided to get the seafood special, which was a grilled branzino served with blistered green beans and wild rice. While the dish tasted a bit too oily for my liking, there was LOTS of food that came with this dish - enough for me to pack as a lunch the next day! What was also memorable about this experience was the live music playing at front. This is a very nice Italian resto for special occasions and date nights.

Excellent food and service! Lindsay was our server, she was great! very busy but she was there to…read moretake care of us. will ho again for sure!

Favorite restaurant in world. Please get the chicken Frangelico! It's the best dish on the menuread more

Moscatiello's in Troy is transforming into a banquet-special events-catering business. If you want…read moreto say good-bye to the popular restaurant which has been serving up delicious Italian meals for 32 years, there's still time. I went the other day with a friend. I believe they said their last day as a restaurant will be August 9th. An actual closing date doesn't appear to be listed on their website. I will miss the robust meals and spacious dining areas. It's a big restaurant with a big parking lot. Knowing how large the entrees are, my friend and I decided to share an order of Prescatore for $44.95. Fresh clams, mussels, salmon, jumbo shrimp, calamari & haddock. Sauteed with fresh garlic in a wine sauce. Served over linguini. We couldn't finish it. I took it home and ate it the next day. I also ordered a Tiramisu martini. I just had to know what that tasted like. It was good, but a bit strong so my friend helped by drinking half of it. Maria was our server. She was wonderful. She came back to check on us a bunch of times. I will miss this place. Since there's still more than a week before it transitions into Moscatiello's Banquet House, I'll try to make it back before then.

Did a good job. Staff was on the ball. Good to see things are going well. Food was good.read more

Recently bought an eggplant parm sandwich from Pellegrino Importing. It was the best! I'm fond of…read moretheir potato salad, too. I placed the order by phone. It was ready by the time I arrived. The eggplant was still warm, delicious and very cheesy, but somehow not very messy. The small sandwich (6 inch?) was generous in size so I shared it with my husband. The staff is always friendly and efficient. The business looks clean from the display cases to the well stocked shelves. Not a fancy place but welcoming. There's an area with tables and chairs for customers who want to eat-in.

Yo! Keep this place in business because they are the best hands down. Always serving the best meats…read morein the area and the service is top tier. Whether it's a tuna sub or all the meats, you won't be disappointed.

Did dash and dine takeout tonight. Their chicken parm has always been awesome but we wanted to try…read moresomething different. So when tonight's stuffed peppers meal showed up we jumped on it. Two enormous peppers stuffed with meat, rice, cheese and sauce over a huge bed of spiral macaroni in their home made sauce. Came along with fresh baked Italian bread, their restaurant made herbed butter and a salad with their restaurant made dressing. Food was excellent and plentiful. We got the dinner for 2 for $23. We chowed down but still have an additional dinner for 2 in leftovers. If you are thinking of takeout of a T/W/T look up what they are serving on their website and if it strikes your fancy give it a go. You won't be disappointed.

This was once a very good restaurant. This was a very disappointing meal. Service was fine, bread…read morewas very good. The dinner itself was not edible. Will try again because I've had some great meals there. But Sunday's dinner was not one of them.