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    Testo's Restaurant & Pizza

    4.2 (125 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Pizza...I had a little bite. SO GOOD. Layered flavors.
    Angela M.

    My husband got the pizza and I ordered the Ziti Alfredo. Amazing salad came with the ziti...I'm still not sure what was in it, but the flavors were so good. My husbands pizza was amazing too. I just took one bite, but the layer of flavors was unbelievable. Waitress was so sweet and attentive. Ambiance was a hole in the wall...which we love. Clean and cosy. The only complaint was the parent letting their kid watch a Disney movie loudly at the table next to us. Why do people think that is okay? I wish management would step up to the rude patron for the sake other patrons. We ate and ate and still took 1/2 home as leftovers. Waitress packed us extra bread. Worth the money!! We so enjoyed this whole experience!

    Kara M.

    This little gem is tucked away in Troy's Lansingburgh neighborhood. Testo's is a a hole in the wall establishment, but a tad nicer. I'd say this establishment is one of my favorite in that category in the whole Capital District. Unfortunately, this business is about 20-25 minutes from where I lived, so I never got here as much as I would have liked. This joint has been around for 40 something years and it's well loved by the people in the neighborhood. Be careful on Saturday, Testo's gets the after church crowd and this place gets packed. I'd usually try to come around 4 PM while it's still a little slow. The menu is somewhat similar to Watervliet's Purple Pub, but more of an emphasis on Italian options. The baked ziti at both places is nearly identical! I love the sauce here, it's very simple and tasty. If you are looking for something very flavorful, you might enjoy other restaurants more. I'm sitting here in South Florida dreaming of the baked ziti from here though. OMG, it is soooo good! I love that they don't put any ricotta in it, but it's topped with lots of delicious mozzarella cheese. While I was home, I came in during the day when they were running the lunch specials. There were many generous portions for $7-8 available midweek from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Such a good value! I have not had the pizza here in years, it's not exactly my preferred style with it's thicker crust, but I know a lot of people love it. Definitely a Capital District institution!

    Broccoli, Garlic and Ricotta. Very thick crust.

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    3 years ago

    Great Italian fare at a good price. Friendly staff comfortable atmosphere. Food always tastes the same.

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    3 years ago

    It's been a while since I ordered from Testo's and today I thought about them and ordered. It was the Best pizza I ordered in a long time!!!

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    Testo's now has a great take out/delivery service. The food is excellent, over sized portions and the price is reasonable.

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    4 years ago

    Always a good meal! My favorite Italian food around. Family owned and friendly. Best chicken parm and sausage pizza

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    9 years ago

    Never been disappointed! I've only eaten actual Italian food once from there but usually stick to the pizza and wings, which are darn good.

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    Good looking food and always smells so delicious . I want to try it so bad . My friends work there

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    Meatball marinara and eggplant rollatini never fail to delight. My 'go to' carry out place in times of Corona!

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    4.4
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    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.

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    We took " dash and dine" ( to go pickup) chicken parm tonight. It came complete with Bread,…read moreGarlic Butter, House Salad, House Italian Dressing and a side of ziti with sauce). They offer one entree on Tuesday, Wed and Thursday. The Side for the Meal and the primary entree are stated in the Description on their website. The food is piping hot and plentiful. The cutlets were so big tonight and there was such a pile of ziti that we will get two full meals out if this. The price is excellent running $20.49 (+ Tax) Dinner for Two $33.49 (+ Tax) Dinner for Four $47.49 (+ Tax) Dinner for Six They typically have extra sauce for the Italian dishes as well as deserts available as an add on. In addition to chicken parm (which is our favorite) we have also tried roast beef, roast turkey, meatloaf (these coming with a pile of mashed potatoes and gravy) as well as stuffed peppers. The restaurant itself is beautiful and offers a very wide menu but we do dash and dine most often, especially when we don't feel like dressing up and going out. It would be hard to better them inside or takeout.

    Great ambiance and food at Paolo Lombardi's tonight for a family dinner. Service was excellent and…read moreeverything we ordered was delicious. Their calamari was fantastically breaded and accompanied by a tasty marinara. Hubby and I shared the chicken parm and lobster ravioli, both were enjoyed. Their house salad is nice (pro tip: get blue cheese and ask for a side of Italian to drizzle over). The house Pinot noir was excellent and really complimented my meal well. They have it decorated festive for the holiday season, which made it feel really special.

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    4.3
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    Rosanna's -- A Genuine Gem That Deserves Every Star There…read moreare restaurants you visit and forget, and then there are restaurants that stay with you long after the last bite. Rosanna's is firmly in the second category -- and after an exceptional dinner that left both of us completely satisfied and already planning our return visit, I cannot recommend this place highly enough. From the moment we walked in, the ambience set the tone for the entire evening. Warm, inviting and thoughtfully designed, Rosanna's strikes that rare balance between intimate and lively -- the kind of space that feels equally suited for a romantic dinner for two or a celebratory night out with people you love. The lighting is soft without being dim, the energy is buzzing without being overwhelming, and every detail of the room communicates that this is a place that genuinely cares about the experience it creates for its guests. The service matched the atmosphere perfectly. Our server was attentive, knowledgeable and genuinely enthusiastic about the menu -- not in a rehearsed, corporate way but in the way that only happens when staff actually love where they work and believe in what they're serving. Questions were answered with confidence and warmth, dietary considerations were handled graciously and without any fuss, and the pacing of the meal felt exactly right. Not rushed, not forgotten -- just perfectly timed. It is the kind of service that makes you feel like a valued guest rather than just another table to turn over. Now the food -- where do we even begin. We started with the Shrimp Balls and they were an immediate knockout. Perfectly seasoned, beautifully presented and gone far too quickly. The arugula dip alongside them was bright and fresh -- a genuinely clever pairing that elevated what could have been a simple appetizer into something memorable. This dish alone would be worth coming back for. For mains we ordered the Wild Mushroom Risotto -- elevated with a grilled shrimp skewer addition that turned an already outstanding dish into a complete and deeply satisfying meal. The risotto was everything a great risotto should be -- creamy without being heavy, deeply savory with layers of earthy mushroom flavor, finished beautifully with truffled pecorino that added just the right amount of richness. The shrimp skewer on top was perfectly grilled, plump and fresh -- a brilliant pairing with the earthiness of the mushrooms. Our dining companion ordered the Boneless Beef Short Ribs which arrived tender, deeply flavorful and beautifully plated -- the kind of dish that makes you close your eyes on the first bite. What makes Rosanna's truly special is that everything works together -- the room, the service, the food and the overall feeling of being genuinely well taken care of. This is not a restaurant that relies on one strong element to carry the others. Every component earns its place. Whether you are celebrating something special, treating someone you love or simply in search of a great dinner in wonderful company -- Rosanna's delivers on every level. Do yourself a favor and make a reservation. You will not regret it. And the pellegrino soda was great I got the blood orange! And we took the olive oil orange cake to go yum!

    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.

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    3.9
    (55 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    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!

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    Grappa '72 Ristorante

    Grappa '72 Ristorante

    4.1
    (380 reviews)
    9.5 mi
    $$

    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.

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