Another great meal since last time in March. This time chicken and veal with my son. Appetizer of…read morefried Calimari was lighted breaded and oiled. Portions so large, everyone has a second meal the next day!

Always great food no matter what you order. We came with 2…read morefriends that had never been and it was a great evening. All went home with lunch. The next day our son said I saw you on a Facebook Ad.....little weird as not one actually asked us for permission. But one just never knows

Our daughter is home from college and wanted to try De Fasios 216 for dinner. We made reservations…read moreand added she has a Nut allergy. We arrived 10 minutes early and were pleased to be seated right away. Inside is beautiful. One complaint about the inside is how loud it is. There is nothing to dampen the sound of all the guest speaking. The waitress came over and at times couldn't hear us either. The waitress was quick to provide us water and ask about drinks. Once she provided drinks, she asked about appetizers. They came out quick and were very very good. Foccacia and Meatballs. That's where it goes awry. We ordered 2 pizzas. 40 minutes went by without additional drinks or the pizza. Others in the dining room that were seated after we received our appetizers received their meals while we waited. There was a moment where the waitress looked over, and realized that she had not checked on us or we had received our pizza and you could see panic come across her face. 10 minutes later, she decides to stop at the table and apologize because there was a " rush on the kitchen, all at one time" however there were five tables in the dining room that were empty in an additional five tables in the bar area that were empty and no one sitting at either bars. We finally received our pizzas, however, you could tell they were rushed as the crust was not crispy and still doughy.. She apologized for having us wait. However, that did not make up for a very bad experience. As always, we ask, would we come back? And to be honest, in Troy there are so many opportunities for us to have Italian or to make our own Italian that I doubt that we will ever make it a second attempt. It's too bad because we love Troy and we love DeFazio's pizza from the original location. I wish them luck and hope that they can figure it out.

Run do not walk!! This is some of the best pizza in the northeast; heck, the country…read more So damn good! Street parking out front. The service is so friendly. Just awesome. And the interior was beautiful. Hard to believe o was in South Troy lol. Not noisy at all - very easy to carry on a conversation. The hangover cake is to die for - wow! Highly recommend!

if i could give more stars i would start off bathroom so…read moreclean and smells literally amazing the staff is so welcoming an absolute makes the environment so homely . we were asked if we would like to relax an enough our drinks before ordering an the feeling of not being rushed was so nice never been asked that ..fettuccine alfredo is were its at with there fresh bread an such nice house wines highly recommend and definitely try there home made carrot cake.. theres slices are HUGEE!l as well as there chocolate cake

The food here is fantastic. The service is top notch and the ambience is great…read more I have been dining here for decades and will continue to as often as I can!

Great stop for a quick and inexpensive dinner! Donna's has been on my list since the sad loss of…read morePeck's Arcade. The space is still warm and cozy and intimate. We walked right in at about 630 on a Friday night and were seated immediately. We ordered a couple of drinks. Although I was put off at the shape of the martini glass, it was actually really good and used high quality olives. We decided to go for a pizza and it was the perfect dinner for two to share, we didn't even want anything else. We ordered the brocc but asked for no tomatoes. It was delicious and cooked perfectly! I loved the balance of the garlic, bitter broccoli and the char of the crust. A quick dinner for two at less than $50 works for me! A great place to grab a bite before a night out on the town.

the pasta was overcooked and the decor was dive bar troy they need gordon ramsey for a make over…read moreand teach them how to cook pasta

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

First visit will definitely not be the last. This place is the real deal. Plenty of parking,…read moreincluding handicapped spaces. Clean, actually spotless front area. Immediate attention from a hostess. Waitress at the table within minutes, pleasant, experienced, just absolutely professional while at the same time being friendly and welcoming. The service alone is worth the whole 5 stars, so how do I rate the food? :) We ordered lasagna, I got the meat, my wife got meatless. Salad on the table minutes after we ordered. Nice salad, nothing fancy, good variety, lots of black olives, some sort of pickled pepper, decent croutons. Meals came within 10 minutes, piping hot, and just from looking I knew I was in for a treat. There was plenty of sauce, and not the thin watery stuff that seems to be called sauce lately. Rich, thick, had a great texture to it, not a bit of oiliness, and there was no orange water seeping out from under the food. You could actually taste tomato, and the spices, rather than just some slightly acidic red taste. Lasagna was a huge portion, actually a double in my mind. I ate until I was stuffed, and had enough left over to do that again the next day. There was sufficient cheese, and the meat was really tasty on its own, nicely seasoned. There is a great selection of deserts, and these days, premium cheesecake at $7.50 is a bargain. They offer tiramisu, which I love, but since I wanted to sleep that night I passed (the caffeine does a number on me now that I am old). I noticed some other reviews whining about pricing. Very hard for people to understand that restaurants are businesses, and they need to charge enough to pay staff, rent, overhead, food, and all the myriad of charges that small businesses have, plus produce enough profit so the owner decides the whole thing is worth the hassle. You want cheap food served? No problem, there are plenty of chain outfits around; don't complain when a premium restaurant charges enough to stay in business. Our two meals were a tad under $44 bucks, including tax. Given the absolute top quality of the food, and the size of the portions, in my mind, the dishes would have supported a extra $5 per. Testo's is for sale, and I hope that if it does sell the new owners respect what they bought and keep the tradition of truly superb food at reasonable prices going. I am amazed that after 40 some years in the area, and having driven by the place on business numerous times, that this is the first time I ate there. Our visit was prompted by a 94 year old relative, EXTREMELY fussy about food and more so about service, telling us what a great meal and experience he had there.

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!

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.

As usual well, the food was delicious. Although the restaurant was crowded, we never felt rushed…read moreand were able to stay for appetizers, entrées, and dessert. Our waitress was terrific: friendly, professional, and never intrusive. We wanted to try the patio menu, which we saw online, but we got there a little too late as they are first come first serve for the patio. Once again, we had a wonderful meal and will be coming back soon.

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.

I've been hearing good things about Anthony's for awhile but I didn't think the pictures of food I…read moresaw were that exciting. Don't be fooled the food is outstanding. I was also hesitant to try the Alfredo because it is made more authenticity without cream and I enjoy the Americanized version. I decided to take a chance anyway and got the Shrimp Romano with tagliatelle. It was one of the best Alfredo sauces I've had. Service was great also.

Dinner before a show at Cohoes Music Hall…read more Walking in, the restaurant was more casual than other Italian restaurants in the area. It was mostly empty at 530 on a Friday night, service was fine but it seemed to be just one woman. We started off with wine and I was pleasantly surprised at the pour. We decided to start with the arancini. They were as expected, a creamy and cheesy risotto, breaded and fried. They were a little bland, and the sauce was very spicy, which we were not expecting, but was fine. The bread brought to the table was very crusty, maybe stale, the pesto dip was nice and the cute "A" in the balsamic was a nice touch. We then moved onto our entrees which were great portions. I ordered the Veal Francese. It costs an extra $5 to put this over pasta, for a $25 dish. So to my understanding, this dish is $25 for a piece of veal in a sauce and a half a cup of zucchini ... that doesn't make sense. Just include the pasta in the price. But, the pasta was great. You could tell it was made in house and had a great texture. The sauce was a thickened lemon/wine/butter sauce. The flavor was great but it was a little goopy. It was thickened with something like cornstarch as opposed to being reduced. There are many notes here, but it was a perfectly fine dish. I took half of it home and enjoyed it later after the show. My friend ordered the sorrentina, which was chicken and eggplant. She loved the dish and it was enormous, I did not sample it but it looked great. This is just a run of the mill average Italian spot. The parm cheese offered for the dishes was a flavorless shaker brought to the table. If you're looking to be impressed, maybe not the best spot, but if you're looking for a quiet dinner to catch up with a friend, why not!

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.