I've always wanted to visit More Perreca's on Jay St. I've heard so much about the restaurant and…read moreespecially the bakery, Perreca's, located right next door. The businesses are located a couple of blocks from the gateway marking the entrance to Schenectady's Little Italy. So much history, food and romance in this neighborhood. We had Sunday brunch at More Perreca's. The bakery is closed on Sunday but I got a Sausage Lettuce Tomato sandwich served on toasted Perreca's bread. It was so delish. The Italian sausage was served with lettuce, tomato, roasted garlic puree, mayo and side salad. Everything was so fresh. My $11 meal was reasonably priced. The garlic purée was amazing. They need to bottle it. I'd buy some. My friend had the Mac and cheese and an espresso martini. He loved both. Rachelle was our server. She was wonderful. Very helpful. She explained some of the menu to me because there were a number of Italian sausage dishes. The food was prepared quickly which was great because we were hungry. Rachelle came back later to check on us. I gave her a thumbs up and a smile while busily chewing a bite of sandwich. The restaurant is charming with nice tin ceilings and big windows to let the light in. There are many booths which makes it cozy. When we arrived most of the tables were full. Based on the chatter in the room it sounded as though a lot of friends had gathered at the restaurant to literally break bread over brunch. The menu offers a nice variety: from egg breakfasts, assorted salads to Italian classics. It was an all around yummy and enjoyable experience. I let Rachelle know that we'll be coming back.

My family, party of six, had lunch here Thursday 2/26/26. It was Downtown Schenectady Resturant…read moreWeek. Three course lunch $20-choice of 3 apps, 3 entrees, & 2 desserts. A great value! Our server, Rachelle M. was great! My app was garlic parm wings that were tasty & crispy-perfect. Three of us had the eggs in purgatory- 3 eggs cooked in a spicy marinara sauce w/ 4 pieces of toasted Perreca's famous Italian bread. Highly recommend this dish that's always on their menu. Others had the very good eggplant rollatini over spaghetti. The original coal-fired bakery is next door offering their signature crusty bread, red tomato pie, cheeses, meatballs, salamis, soppersottas, olives, giant cupcakes, & cannolli. Located in Schenectady's Little Italy. Restaurant hours: Sun, Wed, Thursday 11am-7pm, Fri & Sat 10am-8pm, closed Mon & Tue. More's Perreca's never disappoints. Beer, wine, & cocktails served so try here for brunch too. Thank you, Rachelle & staff. We had a great time. Nick & Liz, Albany, NY, USA

Amazing fresh ingredients. True old school Italian. Huge portions. And a huge plus, is the staff…read more Great experience.

Came back again for my dad's and my birthday dinner. As we have spent many years doing this…read moretradition. Service was good. The food was good. Casual Italian dining. I got the same dish just a little different from previous years of Chicken Cacciatore. The family-style salad was simple but delicious, as was our appetizer I loved the roasted red peppers & provolone cheese. The bread was good.

Every meal is home made and takes time to make thus giving you time to enjoy a bottle of wine and…read moreconversation with those in your party. Food is excellent appetizers entrees and of course the home made gelato !!! Love the restaurant.

Reservations for 5:45 pm on a Sunday night for supper. Place was packed - every table taken…read more Nearly a 3 hour meal, but that was fine with us. Reminded me of being in Italy, and perfect for a chilly fall evening. I was fine with the pace of the meal. Started with a carafe of Pinot Grigio and it was tasty but a bit steep at $42. The other wine for the night was a Chianti. Had the antipasto and also the eggplant for apps. Had stuffed veal and companion had chicken Marsala for our entrees. Both flavorful, cooked perfectly, tasty and tender. The portions were A+. Had to try the homemade gelato for dessert even though we we're so stuffed, I got most of mine packed to go. The gelato was the best I've ever had in the US. Place was great and so were the people and the food. Will return.

Love everything about this restaurant! Tonight we had eggplant parm which was lightly breaded and…read moretender, with a delicious fresh marinara sauce. Eggplant wasn't chewy or thick as many are. My date had the meat sauce with tagliatelle that was so thick and flavorful. But hats off to the baker! The bread is the best I've had in any restaurant in the Capital district! Even better than most Italan bakeries. Fresh, crusty, dense and tastes like homemade! The dessert we had was amazing- a pistachio and chocolate chip panna cotta. It was light and creamy but not overly sweet with a crunchy topping. The perfect ending to an Italian dinner! Our server was lovely and genuine (didn't get her name but it was around 6pm tonight). She was so thoughtful! We love Stella's and highly recommend it for an amazing meal and great service.

I came here with an out-of-town friend to sample the Seven Points brews at the bar, but we decided…read moreto stay at the bar for a meal as well. I enjoyed the atmosphere here, as well as my Baritone American-style Porter. My brewery companion said his beers were ok, but he really enjoyed his pasta dinner. He travels to Italy frequently, and he said the pasta would be considered traditionally al dente in Italy, though perhaps not to all Americans' taste. I took advantage of the happy hour prices (which included a discount on my beer) to try the Eggplant Stack appetizer. The eggplant was cooked perfectly, crisp without being greasy, and the marinara sauce was addicting. Service at the bar was fun with the chatty bartenders. Besides coming back here to sample more beers, this could easily become one of my go-to Italian restaurants in the Capital District.

A Schenectady treasure along with Pereccas Bread. An authentic Italian meat shop featuring sweet…read moreand hot Italian sausage plus cheddar brats, kielbasa and many other hand made links. The steaks are outstanding quality. The Lamb Sausage which we grill is a family favorite, especially as an appetizer. The Italian Sausage is great in sauce or grilled. They also make sausage patties in the summer. Their grated cheese is always in our refrigerator. Out of state relatives request the cheese and the Italian Sausage when we visit. Family owned since it was established almost 100 years ago.

What can I say about this place? A LOT. But in the interest of not completely filling up Yelp's…read moredatabase, I'll keep it brief. The first thing that you notice when you walk into Garofalo's is how great it smells: it's like getting hit in the face with a cinder block of glorious fucking awesomeness. It smells THAT good. I love it. I really don't think there's a single thing here that isn't fantastic. I'm especially in love with their smoked ribs. The stuffed pork chops are awesome. They make all sorts of phenomenal sausages. They also sell a variety of other things: various cheeses, meats, spices, canned tomatoes, olive oil and more. The staff at Garofalo's are great as well. They're very friendly. This place is obviously in the best hands. If you're not familiar with the area, it might be a little tricky to find because it's on a weird little road. There really isn't any parking (I normally walk here from my Schenectady office anyway), so the best place is to just park in the lot around the bend behind Perreca's and Cornell's. Garofalo's is well within walking distance from there. Garofalo's accepts credit cards, but there's a minimum amount (which is $15 if I recall correctly). Be warned: If you're going there today for the smoked ribs, you're SOL. I'm pretty sure I bought them out for the day. That's how I roll.

I had the best time at Johnny's recently. A friend and I made reservations to eat there before…read morecatching a show at Proctor's. We shared the Jo Jo Special. It consists of lobster tail, shrimp, clams and mussels in fra diavolo sauce over pasta. Our helpful server said the Jo Jo Special was meant to be shared. We thought it was an amazing Italian dish. I also had a delicious espresso martini. We were quite full. We had no room for dessert though the couples sitting next to us had rave reviews for the chocolate cake. Perhaps next time. In addition to the wonderful meal, I liked the ambiance. The restaurant is huge. We sat at a table right up front. The red and white checked tablecloths are classic. The large bar and decor harken to a different era. The art and images on the walls celebrate the Capital Region's history. The photos along the bar pay tribute to former service men and women from the region. I also liked the gracious and efficient wait staff. They were so welcoming. They were also very much aware that we had a show to catch. Even though Proctor's is just across the street, they made every effort to see to it that we were happy and fed in a timely manner. I'm grateful. We'll be back. Thanks.

Had tickets to a show at Proctors and decided to pop in for dinner first! Holy moly ! What a…read morefantastic joint! We sat at the bar and the barmaid was terrific! The food? Scrumptious!!

A longtime Italian American friend whom I have known since first grade recently asked me to…read morerecommend a restaurant. He and his family are meeting in their birthplace and mine --Schenectady-- for a sibling family reunion. They now live elsewhere but remember their hometown fondly. I immediately thought of Grano! It is a popular restaurant in downtown Schenectady known for its farm-to-table focus and authentic Italian cuisine served in a warm, urban atmosphere. It offers dishes like fresh-made pasta, mussels, and other Italian classics. The emphasis is on fresh, simple ingredients revered by Italian chefs. I like the selection of small plates and pasta dishes. We recently enjoyed Grilled Octopus (Potatoes, olives, celery, radish, tomato jam, blood orange lemon vinaigrette), Lemon Basil Ricotta Fritters, Chicken in Vodka Sauce, and Armondo's Zuppa Di Pesce (Egg fettuccine, cod, clams, shrimp, PEI mussels, scallops, marinara). The food was prepared with expertise and exceptionally delicious. I did not take photos because I was caught up enjoying the good food and conversation. Our server was experienced, attentive, and helpful with ordering. The crusty bread was perfect to mop up the sauces! They are also making a reservation at Cornell's, their choice.

I feel like the pictures speak for themselves…read more That chicken parm with the fresh rigatoni covered in vodka cream sauce was an amazing combo The appetizer pictured was "mozzarella e carozza" panko crumb encrusted and fried bread carriages stuffed with mozzarella cheese, topped with marinara sauce, fresh basil and crispy prosciutto Not pictured is lobster risotto which was a huge portion PB Pie & Coconut Cream Pie (made in house)

We enjoyed a Homestyle takeout lunch with my daughter and two grands. Menu is well organized into…read morecategories. Prices are moderate. The Chicken/eggplant/cheese/pesto Panini was excellent. The in store made Italian bread was grilled nicely. The crust was crispy and spread with pesto. My daughter and I split the generous Panini. Yum. Grandpa enjoyed half of the Chicken Parm Sub. Ordered a round Cheese Pizza for the children plus nicely breaded and fried large Chicken tenders. Food was well received. I added to my phone order when I went for pickup from the two large cases of ready to go foods. I got a large serving of Sausage and Peppers and a square of Eggplant Parm. Two fresh in-house made rolls were included --Fresh and outstanding as always. We sampled my selections, and the rest will be served for dinner. The Italian sausage was spiced mildly, had fennel seeds as it should have, and lean. The peppers used were red, yellow, and orange --not less desirable green ones. Five Stars. The Eggplant Parm was heavily breaded and fried until too soft. 3 Stars. I love how you do not have to preorder many items. They have available two large cases of food ready to go including: Chick Parm, Eggplant Parm, Lasagne, Ziti, Alfredo pasta, and Orzo Soup with Greens. Slices of pizza are also available: tomato pie, broccoli, and pepperoni. pizza. And there is more! Stromboli, garlic knots, and Parmesan bread sticks adorn the ready to go cases. Staff was making custom order cold subs for two customers. Two other huge cases are filled with pastries and cookies.

This is the second time they've forgotten a part of my order. Not only that, the pasta was complete…read moremush, with no flavor. They used to be good, I don't know what happened but it's a shame. I should have ordered from Perreca's.