55th Anniversary Celebration at Grappa 72…read more Met with a smile at the door by Sage. Welcoming our party of 15 to our "home" at Grappa. Shown to our table and met with hugs by our usual server, Sienna, and the man about the dining room, Ogre. For nearly 4 hours we laughed, told stories and celebrated in the atmosphere of home that is created by owner Armond and his staff. The food is second to none. But it is truly surpassed by the service and feeling of home that is Grappa. Sienna and Ogre met our every need. No they anticipated any need we might have had and delivered like the experts they truly are. Additionally, Malina, another fabulous server made sure to drop by our table to offer her congratulations like any family member would. Grappa is a true gem. It is not going out to eat. It is not dining. It is truly an experience that is difficult to explain! You have to be a part of it to really understand what this place is all about. Call now! Make a reservation for 2 or 22 ... you will be glad you did. There is a good chance we might be sitting right next to you! Dr John Metallo

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.

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.

This was the absolute worst experience I've ever had! I've…read morebeen there a handful of times prior to the new management. Under the new management however, I will never be returning. I arrived for my reservation as my partner was parking and sat for 10+ minutes before someone even acknowledged I was there and offered water. When they came in, a waitress came over and apologized for not offering me water while I waited. Fine. We went to order dinner and it took 25 minutes for THE WORST gnocchi and tagliatelle to arrive. The gnocchi was supposed to be cacio pepe and it would've better served as wallpaper paste. The tagliatelle had zero taste or flavor and the noodles were raw. Both came out cold. The only saving grace was we didn't have to pay for the monstrosity of a meal and we will never have to go back.

Another wonderful meal with great service! The mixed seafood was incredible. Thank you, Michael and…read morestaff!! Forest

Simply outstanding! Amazing Eggplant Parmigiana. Truly wonderful chicken francese - best I ever…read morehad. Bread is fresh and warm and plentiful. The waitstaff was exceptionally attentive without being overbearing. The bartender is a master drink maker. I strongly recommend that you get a reservation as the restaurant is extremely busy - a testament to how good it is - or you not get seated. One caution- the restaurant is rather noisy and the tables are fairly close so be prepared to potentially get friendly with the guests at the next table

It's kind of a unique venue as it appears to have once been a house converted into a restaurant and…read moremaybe was a deli as well? I can describe it as organized chaos as they were busy and the staff really do hop around trying to keep up. Starting with over warm bread and a nice oil/garlic dip the menu offers some nice choices and is not overwhelming large. The bruschetta was good and the calamari fresh but somewhat over salty but the red sauce kicked that down some. The entree's were good and the plates plentiful with extra to take home. Several dessert choices as well and the cannoli fresh and over stuffed.

Keeping cafe Calabria a solid 4 stars- love the vibe, feel, great service. The Grecco salad…read more(shared) is fantastic. The fried calamari are always good, definitely could use more sauce for dipping. Tonight we both went with chicken fishes which fell a bit short on flavor. I had the chicken Francese - the pasta was undercooked and the chicken and sauce really lacked flavor and seasoning. He had the chicken saltimbocca which he enjoyed a bit more than mine but next time I would avoid the chicken and probably go back to a seafood entree. Kicker - and in no way a reflection on the restaurant- was when we were finishing an older man was seated near us with what must have been an adult escort, literally falling out of what could only be described as a negligee and drowning in perfume. The clothing and inappropriateness aside, if I wasn't nearly done I would've had to ask to move because I can't tolerate perfume and it must have impacted everyone in that room. I'm sure the other patrons and staff have a lot to talk about! Cafe Calabria is lovely.

Visited Albany on the way back from a wedding in Vermont and needed a good hearty meal after a long…read moreweekend of fun! No reservation, and a smaller restaurant we tried on a whim and were offered two seats at the bar promptly and decided to stick around. Immediately upon entering Nicole's, the atmosphere takes you to a small Italian restaurant scene depicted in many a movie. Dimly lit, but not dark, fragrances of perfume overpowered by garlic, tomato, and all the fresh seasonings and herbs in their dishes, and many many happy customers with big plates of pasta, bread, and red wine on the table. After receiving our app of fried artichokes, which came with a wonderful dipping sauce, and a side order of meatballs that melted in our mouths, but were not soft, or squishy we decided we did only needed one meal after a long day of travel. One of my go-tos when trying a new to me Italian spot is always the clam sauce, and this one hit it out of the park. I highly recommend Nicole's, and looking forward to returning again in August for my next visit to the area.

Amazing food and atmosphere. The service is top notch. Such a great date spot, very intimate. The…read morebest espresso martini and dirty martini I've ever had. Dev recommend.

Food was fantastic…read more Seating was a little discombobulated we asked for a table they told us all the tables were reserved. They gave us a high top. The high top chair was coming apart on the bottom screw is missing. The bag was actually coming off. Our server, a polite young man was over and beyond friendly and very attentive to everything we needed We will be coming back again and again Inside was very nice and pleasurable to look at just the seating was the issue

Still a great spot. We stop in this area annually for an eye exam and new glasses if needed at the…read morenearby Warby Parker and spotted this place before. This was now our second time eating here, this time with a teenager in tow. The atmosphere is one of a somewhat upscale, modern restaurant, with different seating areas. They had two large, communal tables and we had one end of one of those, shared with another group at the other end. It worked well enough and saved us waiting for a table since we didn't have a reservation. The service was very good, especially for how busy they were, friendly and courteous as well. The food was great. I've not been disappointed in a dish from here yet. I had the Carciofo, the teen had the Milanese, and my spouse had the chicken parm. All dishes were excellent.

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.

Traditional Italian food in a cozy atmosphere. The ossobuco was tender and flavorful. Pasta is…read morefresh and served al dented. We shared a sumptuous pistachio cake for desert. The service was exceptional. Recommend for couples and small groups.

Bravo! I was fortunate to go to a private birthday party here. The staff was phenomenal. Impeccable…read moreservice. They did not miss a beat. There was a pre-selected menu of many choices, I got the linguine Alfredo with broccoli. It was the best Alfredo. So creamy and the pasta and broccoli were cooked perfectly. I was sad I didn't get a photo. I had it for lunch today too! Mmm I need to come back here for dinner very asap. There were other dishes that I would have liked to have tried. The chicken Parm was huge and looked delicious. The shrimp pesto?? I wish I got that. There were appetizers too. The calamari was delicious and the marinara??? I want more of that! Thank you for a wonderful lunch!

Nice family restaurant. Went for a family birthday dinner, service was excellent and we never felt…read morerushed. The food was wonderful.