Midpoint Pizza is still rocking it! The service is always…read moregreat, we have dined in, and we have ordered take out on numerous occasions and every time we go in the staff is always extremely courteous and seem grateful for our business. The cozy atmosphere of the restaurant is great for a romantic evening or a quiet family dinner. We love that they have clearly marked on the menu all the vegan options and what is vegetarian to make ordering easy. Ordering online is simple but it's just as easy to call and place an order of you have any questions or concerns. This time I ordered a large pizza with vegan cheese. Half the pizza had artichokes and kalamata olives, the other half was topped with fresh sliced mushrooms and vegan sausage. No canned mushrooms here! I think its great that they know their ingredients. The Vegan cheese is always browned and properly melted. You don't have to tell them extra crispy or well done, they aren't going to give you a pizza that does look and taste delicious! Anytime we are in the Latham area and looking for a place crowd pleaser where we can order for us and the rest of the family that doesn't eat vegan food, Midpoint is at the top of the list! There really is something for everyone!

Holy grail of pizzas. I ordered during an absolute blizzard, and although it took two hours to get…read moreto me, it was fine because this pizza was so delightful and I don't even like cold pizza. Why was it so good? I got the 10" Chicken Ricotta, and the flavor was on point, perfectly seasoned, and the crust was so fresh. Not doughy, but that good fire pizza fresh. I'm also a sucker for anything that resembles pasta, so when I saw pasta on a pizza, it was a must try. I'm heading back to Albany right now, and this will be the first thing I order to my hotel.

I was in New York and since I now live in Texas absolutely HAD to get good Italian food and this…read moreplace did not disappoint. Portions were MASSIVE! And the prices were extremely reasonable. Food came out hot and fresh and on point. Wish I lived closer of course!

For context, I rate products and businesses on a simple scale: 5 stars means I love it, 4 stars…read moremeans I like it, 3 stars is okay, 2 stars means I didn't like it, and 1 star means I hated it or think it's unsafe. We went to Bellini's in Latham as a party of six. Overall, the food wasn't bad, but it didn't really impress either. Several of us ordered the chicken parm, and while it tasted good, it came with a bit of a surprise. I order chicken parm pretty much anytime it's on a menu, so I've had a lot of versions over the years, and this was the first time I've seen it paired with a cream marinara style sauce on the ziti. It had more of a vodka sauce consistency. On its own it was fine, but it felt a little odd paired with traditional chicken parm. We all agreed it seemed like an odd pairing. Another issue was temperature. My chicken parm itself was hot, but the ziti was inconsistent, hot in the center and lukewarm, even a little cool, toward the edges of the plate. I asked the other people that had ordered it as well if it was just my plate and they said no theirs also was inconsistent. Someone in our group got the stuffed shells and said they were okay, but would have preferred a red sauce instead of the white sauce. Another person agreed with that. The pizza, on the other hand, was a good size and pretty solid. Service was a bit of a mixed bag. Our waiter was friendly and did check in, but the overall pace was slow. We were there for about two hours, and it wasn't particularly busy and we just ordered entrees and two deserts. I'd say it was more on the mild side as far as busyness. the waiter also either forgot or didn't realize that two of the entrees came with a dessert, which we had to ask about. To his credit, he apologized when it was pointed out. Dessert ended up being cannolis and a slice of cheesecake, both of which were tasty. When the bill came, we noticed the total didn't seem to add up. After asking, it turned out gratuity had been included for a party of six or more. That's on the menu in smaller print, we just missed it, so not a big deal, but something to be aware of. The restaurant itself is nice inside, and the tables are roomy, which I liked. It is pretty noisy though, and it was hard to have a conversation with people at the other end of the table. The host staff were also very pleasant. I'd probably come back and give it another shot, but this visit didn't really stand out. 3 stars earned on this particular visit.

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.

Wife and I went for an early dinner and enjoyed the experience immensely. The service was wonderful…read moredrinks excellent and food exceptional. We had a large platter of perfectly prepared oysters 12 and then she tried and enjoyed the veal Parmesan and I tried the veal saltinboca which was fine entrée.The entrees were so large we had to package half

1st time here, service was great! Very warm and inviting. Chicken parm excellent, the best I have…read moreeaten. The sauce great flavor. We'll be taking some home.... Definitely recommend if your in the area or live here what a great place to eat .. if we are ever back in this area we will definitely be back.... Come give them a try.

The restaurant is pleasantly decorated. My husband had a sausage and pepperoni pizza and I had…read morelinguine Alfredo. Both were delicious. Triple chocolate cake was a wonderful ending to a wonderful meal. Tammy was our server and she was friendly and knowledgeable. Took great care of us. I hope we can have her again the next time we are there!​

I never ever give these awful people my money for their awful food. There are SO many better…read moreoptions in this area.

Some of the best Italian food I've eaten in the Capital Region. I've tried many things on the menu…read more None of them ever disappoint. The atmosphere is welcoming relaxed with easy music that doesn't drown out conversations. A very attentive staff makes you feel like family. The menu has a nice variety of standard Italian dishes and wonderful homemade bread and desserts. The servings are generous enough for taking home for another meal. This is definitely a not miss place.

Food always amazing. Always pleased with service dining in and take out. Everyone is always very…read morefriendly.

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!

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

Despite the look of the place, there is good food being served. The fried calamari appetizer is…read moresuper good, not rubbery, very fresh, but it should not be served with cocktail sauce. We requested marinara sauce instead (which waitress told us was an upcharge) and it was almost the best we'd ever had. The shrimp fra diavolo was very good, and the Chianti they poured was good too. I think my friends had chicken Milanese and they enjoyed it. All in all, it was a very satisfying meal.

Food - Excellent!!! It was delicious. Service- It was good…read more We had a waitress who was in training. Her and the waiter worked well together. Ambiance- It was noisy in the beginning but as the lunch crowd left it was quieter. You could carry on a conversation easily with six or more people.

In for the night after a great meal at Lanie's Cafe on Albany Shaker rd. . I started with an…read moreappetizer of calamari with marinara sauce - they really need to start offering that with cocktail sauce as an option-, and repeating what she said on our wedding night, my wife exclaimed " that's huge." even after sharing with her I needed a box to take the rest home. My wife ordered Veal Parmesan with a side of spaghetti while I went with the prime rib sandwich. I managed to finish my meal, but the serving was so large that she had to take hers home in a box. The hostess was kind enough to seat us at a table so I could have my back to a wall saying only that we need to be out of there in 90 minutes because it was reserved. We sat down ate , paid our bill and left in almost exactly an hour. Olive Garden could learn a thing or two from this place as the food was nice and hot and neither the hostess nor the waitress ever argued with me, even Lanie herself, stopped by to check on us. It was nice to see her as it's been quite a few years since I've been in there. How about that? I actually sat down and had a meal at a restaurant with no complaints.With a decaf iced tea for my wife and a glass of ice water with lemon for me the bill came to $80 and change, because everyone was so nice and accommodating I put a $100 bill on the table and left, we will return.