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.

Nic's is simply the best. What a great addition to EG. This ISNT like one of the dozen take out…read morepizza places on 9&20 Great food, great service. and I'm not a cocktail pro, but I've heard they make great drinks and make them properly. Also have creative ones that aren't found everywhere. The pizza and pasta is outstanding. The service is top notch. The portions - at first glance look smaller, but then it's so worth it and plentiful, as it's all scratch made in house. Even the bread with dipping oil is tasty and premium/better than I've had in a long time. Not just an afterthought, the bread was seasoned and delicious.

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.

Cafe Capriccio never disappoints. The food is always top notch, the service is friendly and…read moreattentive but not overly so. The clientele is a mix of professionals from nearby businesses and NY State, people in the Capital region on business and tourists visiting all the amazing sites Albany has to offer. Next time you are in the Hudson Valley you should check it out!! Go for a good meal, stay for the awesome desserts

$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.

Service was good! Food was very good!…read moreAmbiance was nice but a little on the noisy side!

When you have to wait 20 minutes on a Wednesday evening something good is happening…read more Great service and suggestions from our server and a good bar and drink menu. Appetizers were great and an added treat of dessert Zeppole as a complimentary item. Food was great no complaints on anything and portions enough for a second home treat. Great selection of background music and a lively vibe.

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

Great service , great people !!! Food was amazing ! Should be solid 5 stars !!! The atmosphere is…read moreamazing who ever made this eating needs to come back and re rate !! Great job staff

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.

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.