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.

$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.

DeFazio's has exploded in popularity in recent years because of rave reviews from pizza purists…read more It's critically acclaimed as not only one of the premier pizzerias in the Cap District, but some (me) say it's a top ranker across the country. And that ranking is well deserved. You get a strong familial feel walking into DeFazio's. If you're lucky enough to meet the Boss himself (he will actually be wearing a shirt that says "Boss"), he will give you a history lesson on the pizzeria, his family, and the state of pizz-ology Nationwide. He proudly proclaims that he is still The Sauce Guy around these parts because he has to keep up the quality control. There's something special about eating at a restaurant where the owner cares that much about the product, and they want you to as well. I encourage you to take the plunge and order the General Tso's pizza. It sounds insane, I know. But if you grew up eating this stuff, it will take you back to a time where you were traversing a mall food court and eating free samples (funny enough, that was the inspiration for this pizza). A lot of chicken-based pizzas will have red sauce as a base, but this is actually replaced with the Tso's special blend which has a beautiful sweet-heat to it. If you're coming here for the first time, it's nice to also balance a pizza like that out with a classic. Maybe a cheese or something similar. That way you can try out the red sauce and cheese in its purest form. I had the pleasure of walking through a cheese packing session that was going on in the restaurant, so I got to see that raw mozz up close, maybe 20 pounds of it. At that moment, I felt as though I was approaching enlightenment. When fully melted on that 'za, this cheese has the ideal mix of density and squish. DeFazio's has a special place in my heart. Your time here will make you feel like you are in a pizza sitcom. And you will leave with a feeling that you may have just had some of the best pizza of your life.

We were in the neighborhood.... Honest. We were a bit hungry, too. DeFazio's, one of the region's…read morepremiere pizza parlors was only a few blocks away. I haven't been to this original location on 4th St. in Troy for a few years. The family operation is nearly 100 years old. Remarkably, it's very much as I remember it. A tiny place with three tables. Some of the seating looks like repurposed church pews. The youthful staff, friendly as always. They were running into some delays as orders came pouring in just before dinnertime. They'd have to check to see if they could fit our order for a big pizza with pepperoni, mushrooms, onions and peppers. They squeezed us in! Since the wait would be between 20-30 minutes we kept ourselves busy by checking out the desserts in the self serve refrigerator. I picked out a slice of "hangover" (alcohol) cake and I devoured it before our meal arrived. It was so delicious and naughty fun to eat our dessert before the meal. The pizza was fantastic when it arrived. I prefer crisp crusts-- this one was not-- but it was awesome just the same. My friend and I were so hungry that we consumed half of the pie before I realized that we hadn't photographed our delicious pizza. The remaining half was boxed and taken home to be enjoyed for a couple more days. The staff was so ready. They came to our table with the box and we settled up our bill. A lot to be said for tradition and quality. I've also visited DeFazio's in Albany, but I have yet to visit the relatively new restaurant up the block. Thanks, DeFazio's, for another great meal.

First time ordering from Romo's, and I went with a meatball sub. I placed the order online, and it…read morewas ready right when they said it would be. The roll was soft without getting soggy, the sub was packed with meatballs, and the sauce had great flavor. I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu.

My husband, my brother and I dined at Romo's for dinner Wednesday night. Romo's is a family run…read morerestaurant that is welcoming , family oriented and immaculately clean. Romo's serves the very best pizza I have ever had. We decided to order their speciality Naples' pizza. It is similar to a margarita pizza: thin crispy crust, pecorino cheese, buffalo mozzarella in addition to mozzarella, basil and their phenomenal sauce! We also ordered a tossed salad, fresh, delicious and plenty for three people to share. Our waitress was friendly, attentive and provided exceptional service.

I've gotten to eat from this food truck 2 times (when it was at Fort Orange Brewing) and have been…read morevery happy both times. You can't always tell if a food truck at a brewery will be a hit or not - but this one was. The bottom crust had a nice char and the edges were pillowy. There were 4 flavors to choose from each time - so you should be able to find an option that you like. I've tried 3 different pizzas and was really surprise at how good the pizza was. Good ingredients, good flavor combinations, and cooked really well. Follow their FB page to see where they will be. I will definitely keep tabs on their events and follow them around. I honestly can't think of anything I didn't like!

My husband and I just got married in early September at the Maples Estate, we worked with Craig and…read morethe Bull and Basil team for catering for our wedding. Craig is absolutely amazing, so kind, I loved chatting with him! We first met him at one their pop ups at a brewery in Albany, which confirmed everything he makes is delicious. The pizza was outstanding for our wedding and our guests absolutely loved it! We heard many rave reviews from our family, and they were even able to accommodate some special requests on the spot. Absolutely amazing! And we got leftover pizza afterwards, which was a lifesaver particularly for me and my husband since we were being pulled in many directions throughout the night. Thank you Craig for making our wedding so special, I know we will be visiting you again soon!

Ate it before taking a picture, but some of the better pizza within a ~20 minute radius. Love the…read moremovie collection and posters in there too, makes for a good vibe with a friendly guy (think he was the owner) behind the counter. Would recommend!

Let me start with that fact that we are from Brooklyn and Queens. Pizza is a sacred thing to us. We…read moreare pizza snobs. This is excellent pizza even by NYC standards. We love Joes, this is that good. They roll with whatever we order. Great service, nice people. They have normal sized slices that can be folded. Check that box. Thin crisp crust with the right amount of chew. Sauce that tastes like Nona made it, not from a can, or ketchup bottle like some of the bad pizza we've experienced. The cheese is fresh and better quality too. Their eggplant pizza is killer. Their wings and salads are also very good. They have door dash and we order weekly all the way to Waterford and Latham.. This is phenomenal pizza and the best you are going to get anywhere in the CR. I have only had it delivered so I can't even tell you about the ambiance, but their pizza is perfection. fuhgeddaboudit!

Excellent homemade NY style pizza. I will definitely order a whole pizza to bring home from here…read more So far I've only had a slice but it had all the things that make pizza good; A flavorful sauce, good mozzarella cheese and thin tasty crust. I was surprised to find a whole case of homemade cupcakes. She said they use real butter and I had to get one. The chocolate chip was delicious with a tender crumb and nice chocolate flavor. Can't wait to try more when I need dessert for a party.

Best Pizza and boneless wings around the capital region. There pizza crispy and tastes deliciousread more

We had this pizza on my daughters recommendation for take out! We had the Tipsy Roni, a cheese,…read moreand Chicken Bacon ranch and they were all delicious. The wings were great as well, not drowning in sauce which I appreciated so much! Sometimes they are drowning and hard to transport. I can't comment on the restaurant itself because we did a pick up. But I will say it was quick (on UAlbany grad weekend!) and delicious and we would eat from there again.

Paesans Pizza & Restaurant at 289 Ontario St delivers a strong 4-star experience, especially if…read moreyou're a fan of great crust. The pizza stands out with a perfectly balanced base--crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside--making every slice satisfying without feeling too heavy. The sauce has a nice, classic flavor and the toppings are fresh and well-portioned. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable, making it a solid spot for both quick takeout or a relaxed sit-down meal. While service can vary slightly during busy times, the quality of the pizza--especially that crust--keeps this place a reliable go-to.

I should have ordered this instead of Sarah Bella. I tried this pizza couple months before I left…read moreto TX and it was spot on. See my precious review. The pizza is perfect. Dough cooked just right NY style. Chewy with light browned bottom crust. The sauce is fresh and honestly the tastiest I have had around here, and they don't skimp on it. Plenty of cheese and pepperoni. Perfect. The other plus is the greek and middle eastern dishes. All fresh and tasty. Love the Shawarmas. Full of moist spiced meet so filling. Service amazing. Ordered online. Drive there 10 minutes later for pick up and already done. If you are ever in the area, it is a must try.

I think I may need to just stick to pizza with this place. I ordered a chicken Gyro. The chicken…read morethat they put on it were little thin tiny strips if you could even call them that. The thing just fell apart all over the place so I had to eat it with a knife and a fork. Just not that good. Some of the chicken was really hard. Honestly I don't even know if it was chicken. My dinner mate kept saying it was tofu but I don't know if it was that either. We also ordered mozzarella sticks which were fine, nice size, typical mozzarella sticks. We also ordered quesadillas that we put in the fridge for the next day. My mate took it for lunch the next day and he said he threw it in the garbage. Three stars for the mozzarella sticks.