Restaurant guide

Best of Albany NY Restaurants 2026: Top Places to Eat

Albany, the capital of New York, offers an incredible variety of flavors for its small size. The dinner could be elegant and festive, fast and casual, or deeply traditional or inspired by the cuisines of other countries. Such diversity is convenient not only for tourists, businesspeople, and families but also for local residents looking for some change of dinner.

Top restaurants in Albany, New York with downtown dining, local hot spots, Italian cuisine, and international flavors

Restaurant directory for Best of Albany NY Restaurants 2026: Top Places to Eat

38 restaurants

Yono's

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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Sunday Closed
Price$100+ TypeFine dining restaurant CuisineAmerican, Indonesian, Southeast Asian
Meals served
Dinner
Best foods
  1. Chilled Island Creek Oysters
  2. Tuna Tartare
  3. Grilled Mediterranean Octopus
  4. Pan-Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras
  5. Pickled Beet & Arugula Salad
  6. Lover's Leap Farm Suckling Pig
  7. Veal Loin
  8. Calvisius Caviar
  9. Adirondack Cheddar
  10. Strawberry Shortcake

677 Prime

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Sunday Closed
Price$$$$ TypeUpscale steakhouse CuisineSteakhouse, American, Seafood
Meals served
Dinner
Best foods
  1. Surf & Turf Tempura Roll
  2. Short Rib & Lobster Dumplings
  3. Lobster Bisque
  4. 677 French Onion
  5. Petite Filet
  6. New York Strip
  7. Porterhouse for Two
  8. Hanging Tomahawk for Two
  9. Pinot Noir Lacquered Chilean Sea Bass
  10. Lobster & Shrimp Pappardelle
  11. Miso Glazed Faroe Island Salmon
  12. Lobster Mac N' Cheese

Iron Gate Cafe

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 am–2:00 pm
Tuesday Closed
Saturday, Sunday 8:00 am–3:00 pm
Price$14.50-$18 TypeBreakfast and brunch cafe CuisineAmerican, Breakfast, Brunch, Vegetarian, Vegan
Meals served
Breakfast Lunch
Best foods
  1. Elvis' Memphis Scramble
  2. Rajun' Cajun Scramble
  3. Bacado Omelet
  4. Raspberry Brie French Toast
  5. Stuffed French Toast
  6. Ultimate Vegan Sandwich
  7. Tofu Scramble
  8. The Mother Clucker
  9. Black Bean Burger
  10. Buddha Bowl
  11. Thai Shrimp Bowl

Café Capriccio

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price$31-$50 TypeItalian restaurant CuisineItalian, Tuscan, Mediterranean, Sicilian
Meals served
Dinner
Best foods
  1. Bolognese
  2. Calamari Neri
  3. Puttanesca
  4. Vegan Alfredo
  5. Sausage & Shrimp Risotto
  6. Shrimp Gambino
  7. Veal Gambretto
  8. Pork Osso Buco
  9. Braised Beef
  10. Chicken Caponata

Dove + Deer

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:00 am–3:00 pm, 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am–3:00 pm, 4:00 pm–1:00 am
Saturday 10:00 am–3:00 pm, 4:00 pm–1:00 am
Sunday 10:00 am–3:00 pm, 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price$8-$66 TypeNeighborhood restaurant and bar CuisineAmerican, Gastropub, Brunch
Meals served
Lunch Dinner
Best foods
  1. D+D Smash Burger
  2. Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts
  3. Peach & Chili Carpaccio
  4. Tropical Ahi Tuna
  5. Street Corn Flatbread
  6. Tofu Banh Mi
  7. Peach Salmon
  8. Peruvian Chicken and Rice
  9. Fish and Chips
  10. Cauliflower Steak
  11. Wagyu Steak
  12. Chicken and Waffles

The Hollow Bar + Kitchen

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday, Tuesday 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Wednesday, Thursday 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Friday 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Saturday 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Sunday Closed
Price$15-$46 TypeGastropub and live music venue CuisineAmerican, New American, Vegan, Vegetarian
Meals served
Lunch Dinner
Best foods
  1. Tirokafteri
  2. Filet Mignon
  3. Vegan Filet
  4. Seared Scallops
  5. Riggies
  6. Thai Chili Sea Scallops
  7. Blackened Ahi Tuna
  8. Vegan Chicken Marsala
  9. Linguini & Clams
  10. House Dry-Rubbed Brisket Sandwich
  11. Surf & Turf Burger
  12. Hollow Burger
  13. Reuben

Rain Modern Chinese

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Friday, Saturday 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Price$6-$30 TypeContemporary Chinese restaurant CuisineChinese, Cantonese, Dim Sum
Meals served
Lunch Dinner
Best foods
  1. Shanghai Soup Dumplings
  2. General Tso's Chicken
  3. Cantonese Style Wonton Soup
  4. Singapore Rice Noodles
  5. Beef Chow Fun
  6. Roast Duck Noodle Soup
  7. Crispy Mango Chicken
  8. Rain Pineapple Chicken
  9. Peking Duck
  10. Cantonese Roast Duck
  11. Sesame Jumbo Shrimp
  12. Crispy Curry Duck

Shining Rainbow

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday 11:00 am–10:30 pm
Wednesday Closed
Friday, Saturday 11:00 am–11:30 pm
Price$10.75-$31.95 TypeChinese family-style restaurant CuisineChinese, Cantonese, Sichuan, Dim Sum, Seafood
Meals served
Lunch Dinner
Best foods
  1. Hot & Sour Soup
  2. Fried Shrimp Ball
  3. Juicy Bun in Shanghai Style
  4. Beijing Duck
  5. Fillet Steak on Hot Plate
  6. King Spicy Chicken
  7. Shrimp with Honey Walnut
  8. General Tso's Bean Curd
  9. Beef & Bean Sprouts Chow Fun
  10. House Special Lo Mein
  11. Dry Lamb with Cumin
  12. Double Cooked Pork

Druthers Brewing Company - Albany

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Friday, Saturday 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price$12-$25 TypeBrewpub CuisineAmerican, Pub Fare
Meals served
Lunch Dinner
Best foods
  1. Pulled Pork and Mac Egg Rolls
  2. Buffalo Chicken Dip
  3. Pretzels and Beer Cheese
  4. Bang Bang Shrimp
  5. Druthers Smash
  6. Campfire Burger
  7. Druthers Mac
  8. Loaded Mac
  9. Buffalo Chicken Mac
  10. Angry Bee Pizza
  11. Nashville Hot Chicken & Pickle Pizza
  12. Beer-Battered Haddock
  13. Braised Short Rib French Dip

Mamoun's Falafel

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday Closed
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Saturday, Sunday 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price$5.99-$27.95 TypeMiddle Eastern takeout restaurant CuisineSyrian, Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Vegetarian, Vegan
Meals served
Lunch Dinner
Best foods
  1. Falafel
  2. Hommus
  3. Baba Ghanouj
  4. Grape Leaves
  5. Mjadra
  6. Combination Plate
  7. Chicken Kabob Pita
  8. Kafta Kabob
  9. Shish Kabob
  10. Shish Tawouk
  11. Shish Combo
  12. Sultani
  13. Adana Kabob
  14. Urfa Kabob

Maharaja Indian Restaurant

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Tuesday Closed
Price$14-$30 TypeIndian restaurant and buffet CuisineIndian, North Indian, Vegetarian, Vegan
Meals served
Lunch Dinner
Best foods
  1. Chicken Tikka Masala
  2. Butter Chicken
  3. Paneer Tikka Masala
  4. Chicken Korma
  5. Lamb Korma
  6. Tandoori Murg
  7. Chicken Biryani
  8. Lamb Biryani
  9. Goat Biryani
  10. Garlic Naan
  11. Raja Thali
  12. Rani Thali
  13. Chole Bhature

Viva Cinco De Mayo

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday Closed
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Price$13.99-$30.99 TypeCasual Mexican restaurant CuisineMexican, Oaxacan
Meals served
Lunch Dinner
Best foods
  1. Birria Tacos with Cheese
  2. Birria Quesadilla
  3. Mole Oaxaca
  4. Chile Relleno
  5. Carne Asada
  6. Molcajete
  7. Fajitas Tres Amigos
  8. Camarones a la Diabla
  9. Carne Asada with Shrimp
  10. Enchilada Viva
  11. Tlayuda Oaxaqueña

black & blue Steak and Crab

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Friday, Saturday 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price$29-$66+ TypeUpscale steakhouse CuisineSteakhouse, Seafood, American
Meals served
Dinner
Best foods
  1. Tuna Tartare
  2. Crab & Lobster Fondue
  3. Wagyu Meatballs
  4. Crab Cake
  5. Filet Mignon
  6. New York Strip
  7. Ribeye
  8. Porterhouse
  9. Cowboy Ribeye
  10. Black Grouper
  11. Red Snapper
  12. Sea Scallops
  13. Lobster Bucatini
  14. Mushroom Pappardelle

Mr Pio Pio

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price$12-$25+ TypeCasual Latin American restaurant CuisineLatin American, Colombian, Ecuadorian, Peruvian
Meals served
Lunch Dinner
Best foods
  1. Arroz con Pollo
  2. Bandeja Tipica
  3. Pio Pio Special
  4. Carne Asada
  5. Chicharron con Yuca
  6. Lomito Mixeado
  7. Tilapia
  8. Encebollado de Pescado
  9. Sweet Plantains
  10. Churrasco

Barcelona Restaurant-Wine Bar

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 11:00 am–2:00 pm, 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Saturday, Sunday 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price$16-$47 TypeMediterranean restaurant and wine bar CuisineMediterranean, Spanish, Italian
Meals served
Lunch Dinner
Best foods
  1. Chicken Paella
  2. Seafood Paella
  3. Chicken alla Vodka
  4. Red Snapper Veracruz
  5. Tilapia Perez
  6. Salmon ala Barcelona
  7. Gambas al Ajillo
  8. Zuppa di Pesce
  9. Grilled Filet Mignon Rojos
  10. Steak Barcelona
  11. Rack of Lamb Rosa Maria

The Barnsider

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Friday, Saturday 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price$$$ TypeClassic steakhouse CuisineSteakhouse, American, Seafood
Meals served
Dinner
Best foods
  1. Filet Mignon with Béarnaise Sauce
  2. New York Sirloin
  3. Swordfish
  4. Salmon
  5. Lobster Casserole
  6. Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb
  7. White Chocolate Crème Brûlée
  8. Deep-Fried Ice Cream

Delmonico's Italian Steakhouse

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Friday 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Saturday 1:00 pm–10:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price$18.99-$31.99 TypeItalian steakhouse CuisineItalian, Steakhouse, American
Meals served
Lunch Dinner
Best foods
  1. Delmonico Steak
  2. Filet Mignon
  3. New York Strip
  4. Veal Parmigiana
  5. Chicken Sinatra
  6. Chicken Parmigiana
  7. Gorgonzola Salmon
  8. Frutti di Mare
  9. Shrimp Scampi
  10. Tortellini Aglio Olio
  11. One Pound Lasagna
  12. Ravioli Tre Modi
  13. Chicken Riggies
  14. Fettuccine Delmonico

Pad Thai Noodle Restaurant

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday Closed
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price$14.95-$23.95 TypeCasual Thai restaurant CuisineThai, Asian, Noodles, Vegetarian, Vegan
Meals served
Lunch Dinner
Best foods
  1. Pad Thai Noodle
  2. Massaman Curry
  3. Drunken Noodle
  4. Chicken Dumplings
  5. Crab Rangoon
  6. Summer Roll
  7. Thai Spring Rolls
  8. Thai Fried Rice
  9. Pad See Ew
  10. Duck Noodle Soup
  11. Mango Sticky Rice

City Line Bar & Grill

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Friday, Saturday 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price$14-$29 TypeCasual bar and grill CuisineAmerican, Gastropub, Brunch
Meals served
Lunch Dinner
Best foods
  1. Birria Pot Stickers
  2. Caribbean Nachos
  3. Buffalo Cauliflower
  4. Salmon Tostada
  5. Poke Bowl
  6. CL Signature Burger
  7. Truffle Brie Burger
  8. Buffalo Mac
  9. Korean Pot Roast
  10. Fish & Chips
  11. Steak Frites
  12. Walnut Crusted Salmon

The Fountain Restaurant

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday Closed
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Friday, Saturday 11:30 am–11:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price$12.95-$24 TypeNeighborhood Italian-American restaurant and pub CuisineItalian-American, Pizza, American
Meals served
Lunch Dinner
Best foods
  1. Wings
  2. Bacon Cheeseburger
  3. Chicken Parmigiana
  4. Shrimp Scampi
  5. Lasagna
  6. Chicken Marsala
  7. Lemon Pepper Baked Salmon
  8. Veal Ala Fountain
  9. Margherita Pizza
  10. Meat Lovers Pizza

Cafe Madison

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 7:30 am–2:00 pm
Saturday, Sunday 7:30 am–3:00 pm
Price$8-$23 TypeBreakfast and brunch cafe CuisineAmerican, Breakfast, Brunch
Meals served
Breakfast Lunch
Best foods
  1. Raspberry oatmeal pancakes
  2. Breakfast sandwich
  3. Super breakfast
  4. Basic omelette
  5. Nashville hot breakfast burrito
  6. Fried chicken French toast
  7. Cafe smash burger
  8. Creme brulee French toast
  9. French toast bites
  10. Biscuits and gravy
  11. Buttermilk pancakes
  12. Shrimp and grits
  13. Hash skillet

Savoy Taproom

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Friday, Saturday 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Price$14-$32 TypeGastropub and cocktail bar CuisineAmerican, Gastropub, Contemporary
Meals served
Dinner
Best foods
  1. Caesar salad
  2. Blueberry spinach salad
  3. Fennel apple salad
  4. Burrata
  5. Pimiento cheese pretzels
  6. Brussels sprouts
  7. Piri piri shrimp
  8. Street corn mac and cheese
  9. Butter chicken mac and cheese
  10. Four cheese mac and cheese
  11. Brown butter salmon
  12. Smokey BBQ meatloaf
  13. Grilled flank steak

Umana Yana

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday, Sunday Closed
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Saturday 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price$12-$22 TypeGlobal fusion restaurant CuisineAfro-Caribbean, West African, Ethiopian, Guyanese, Global Fusion
Meals served
Lunch Dinner
Best foods
  1. Beet and mango salad
  2. Cassava puffs
  3. Coconut curried chickpeas
  4. Injera chips
  5. Akra
  6. Village red bean stew
  7. Turmeric tofu tacos
  8. Ethiopian injera plate
  9. Red curry tofu satay
  10. Mixed masala bowl
  11. Jollof rice
  12. Plantains

Grappa '72

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Friday, Saturday 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Sunday 3:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price$13-$50 TypeCasual fine dining Italian restaurant CuisineItalian, Mediterranean
Meals served
Dinner
Best foods
  1. Bruschetta
  2. Calamari fritti
  3. Cozze
  4. Risotto capesante
  5. Risotto frutti di mare
  6. Salmone
  7. Pollo alla cacciatore
  8. Pollo alla saltimbocca
  9. Vitello alla '72
  10. Osso buco
  11. Filetto di manzo
  12. Anatra al forno

Van's Vietnamese Restaurant

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday Closed
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price$10-$25 TypeFamily-style Vietnamese restaurant CuisineVietnamese, Southeast Asian
Meals served
Lunch Dinner
Best foods
  1. Goi cuon
  2. Cha gio chien
  3. So xao xa ot
  4. Pho tai
  5. Pho bo vien
  6. Pho chin
  7. Pho ga
  8. Van's com 3 mau
  9. Com vit quay dzon
  10. Com ga nuong xa ot
  11. Com cari
  12. Van's bun 3 mau
  13. Bun thit nuong
  14. Banh xeo
  15. Cari dau khuon

Nicole's Restaurant

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Tuesday Closed
Friday, Saturday 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Sunday 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price$14-$48 TypeUpscale Italian restaurant CuisineItalian, American, Continental
Meals served
Dinner
Best foods
  1. Antipasti
  2. Calamari
  3. Clams Basillico
  4. Goat cheese fritters
  5. Penne alla vodka
  6. Pappardelle and meatballs
  7. Short rib ragu
  8. Shrimp and scallop scampi
  9. Chicken Marsala
  10. Chicken Parmigiana
  11. Veal Parmigiana
  12. Zuppa di pesce
  13. Hazelnut chicken
  14. Grilled salmon
  15. Seared sea bass

Dosa Grill

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:30 am–3:00 pm, 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Friday, Saturday 11:30 am–3:00 pm, 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm–3:00 pm, 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price$6-$20 TypeCasual Indian restaurant CuisineIndian, North Indian, South Indian, Indo-Chinese, Vegetarian
Meals served
Lunch Dinner
Best foods
  1. Dahi vada
  2. Chicken lollipop
  3. Chicken 65
  4. Tandoori salmon
  5. Chicken Chettinad
  6. Vegetable assorted platter
  7. Vegetable samosa
  8. Paneer 65
  9. Lasoni gobi
  10. Bhel puri
  11. Paani puri

The Copper Crow

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday Closed
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Friday 4:00 pm–1:00 am
Saturday 12:00 pm–1:00 am
Sunday 12:00 pm–12:00 am
Price$9-$32 TypeAmerican fusion restaurant and cocktail bar CuisineAmerican, Global Fusion, Contemporary
Meals served
Lunch Dinner
Best foods
  1. Newport chowder
  2. Hipster salad
  3. Mediterranean falafel
  4. Turkish chickpea
  5. Smoked salmon tostada
  6. Catfish tacos
  7. Crab Rangoon dip
  8. Pork bao buns
  9. Manchurian cauliflower
  10. Brussels sprouts
  11. Fried calamari
  12. Summer pea risotto
  13. Korean chopped cheese
  14. Nashville hot catfish
  15. Cubano

Jacob & Anthony's Italian

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Price$12-$49 TypeUpscale-casual Italian restaurant CuisineItalian, American
Meals served
Lunch Dinner
Best foods
  1. Bruschetta
  2. Mozzarella bread
  3. Half-pound meatball
  4. Fritti calamari
  5. Arancini
  6. Fig and prosciutto pizza
  7. Sunday gravy
  8. Tortellini carbonara
  9. Bolognese
  10. Shrimp pesto
  11. Harvest salmon
  12. Chilean sea bass
  13. New York strip
  14. Chicken Parmigiano
  15. Truffle mushroom ravioli

El Mariachi Restaurant

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Friday 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Saturday 1:00 pm–10:00 pm
Sunday 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price$19-$37 TypeFamily-owned Mexican restaurant CuisineMexican, Spanish, Latin American
Meals served
Lunch Dinner
Best foods
  1. Nachos Mariachi Supreme
  2. Pollo chipotle
  3. Mole poblano de pollo
  4. Cochinita pibil
  5. Enchiladas bandera
  6. Chimichangas
  7. Sizzling fajitas
  8. Paella Valenciana

Great Indian Kitchen Restaurant & Bar

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price$13-$22 TypeIndian restaurant and bar CuisineIndian, North Indian, South Indian
Meals served
Lunch Dinner
Best foods
  1. Goan fish curry
  2. Fish moilee
  3. Kerala fish curry
  4. Alleppy prawn curry
  5. Prawn malai curry
  6. Prawn balcho
  7. Shrimp tikka masala
  8. Veggie fried rice
  9. Lemon rice
  10. Tamarind rice
  11. Coconut rice

Banh Mi 47

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 11:00 am–6:00 pm
Saturday, Sunday Closed
Price$9.75-$13.85 TypeVietnamese sandwich shop CuisineVietnamese, Sandwiches
Meals served
Lunch
Best foods
  1. Special banh mi
  2. Grilled beef banh mi
  3. BBQ pork banh mi
  4. Pork meatball banh mi
  5. Lemongrass chicken banh mi
  6. Lemongrass tofu banh mi
  7. Impossible pork meatball banh mi
  8. Grilled pork banh mi
  9. Pho King Dip

Rosanna's

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Thursday, Friday, Saturday 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Sunday Closed
Price$9-$38 TypeModern Italian bistro CuisineItalian, Contemporary, Vegetarian-friendly
Meals served
Dinner
Best foods
  1. Simple salad
  2. Almond Caesar
  3. Watermelon salad
  4. LC shrimp balls
  5. Roman fried artichoke
  6. Patatas bravas
  7. Ditalini en brodo
  8. Fusilli ferretto
  9. Gorgonzola polenta
  10. Shrimp risotto
  11. Pan-seared ravioli
  12. Pasta pomodoro
  13. Salmon
  14. New York strip
  15. Lemon chicken

Albany Ale and Oyster

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Friday, Saturday 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price$14-$45 TypeOyster bar and gastropub CuisineAmerican, Seafood, Raw Bar
Meals served
Lunch Dinner
Best foods
  1. Fresh oysters
  2. Brown butter lobster roll
  3. House burger
  4. Albany's Best Reuben
  5. Kale Caesar
  6. Helderberg salad
  7. Chicken Cobb
  8. 289 Board
  9. Bresaola bites
  10. Nduja lobster

Lost & Found Bar & Kitchen

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Friday, Saturday 2:00 pm–2:00 am
Sunday 11:00 am–7:00 pm
Price$6-$20 TypeNeighborhood bar and kitchen CuisineAmerican, Pub Food
Meals served
Lunch Dinner
Best foods
  1. Hand-cut fries
  2. Wings
  3. House pickle spears
  4. Arugula salad
  5. Rodeo burger
  6. Classic burger
  7. L&F crispy chicken sandwich
  8. Rage Cakes cheesecake

Tanpopo Ramen and Sake Bar

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Tuesday Closed
Sunday 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price$8-$20 TypeRamen restaurant CuisineJapanese, Ramen, Asian
Meals served
Lunch Dinner
Best foods
  1. Tonkotsu ramen
  2. Miso ramen
  3. Tanpopo spicy ramen
  4. Vegetable ramen
  5. Beef stew ramen
  6. Curry ramen
  7. Chicken ramen
  8. Seafood ramen
  9. Pork belly buns
  10. Takoyaki
  11. Gyoza
  12. Teppanyaki steak
  13. Fried rice

Oaxaquena Triqui

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8:00 am–11:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am–3:00 pm
Price$3-$20 TypeAuthentic Mexican restaurant CuisineMexican, Oaxacan, Triqui
Meals served
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Best foods
  1. Al pastor tacos
  2. Grasshopper tacos
  3. Chicken burrito
  4. Flor de calabaza quesadilla
  5. Huitlacoche quesadilla
  6. Enchiladas de mole
  7. Mole with chicken
  8. Carne asada
  9. Cecina Oaxaquena
  10. Tlayuda Oaxaquena
  11. Camarones a la diabla
  12. Chilaquiles verdes
  13. Huevos rancheros

dp An American Brasserie

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Opening hours: Closed now
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Friday, Saturday 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Sunday Closed
Price$18-$44 TypeAmerican brasserie CuisineAmerican, French, Contemporary
Meals served
Dinner
Best foods
  1. Black Angus sirloin burger
  2. Fried chicken sandwich
  3. Barbecue pulled short rib
  4. Duck gnocchi
  5. Indonesian stir-fried noodles
  6. Pasta Ryleigh
  7. Pan-roasted Faroe Island salmon
  8. Prince Edward Island mussels
  9. Chicken Gabriel
  10. Slow-braised short ribs
  11. Steak frites
  12. Brown butter lobster roll
Helpful answers

Frequently asked questions

Where are the best neighborhoods to look for eating spots?

The historic district, Center Square and Lark Street, Delaware Avenue, and Central Avenue are all great options. They each have a unique blend of cafes, informal kitchens, world cuisines, bars, and nicer dinner spots.

Is downtown a good spot to grab something to eat before an event?

Yes, downtown is close to MVP Arena, the Capitol, Empire State Plaza, hotels, and North Pearl Street, making it handy before a concert, game, meeting, or any other evening event.

Does Italian food have a following in the state capital?

Yes, Italian-American cuisine has a big following in the city. There are all sorts of options from familiar red sauce dishes to pasta, seafood, wine dinners, and upscale Italian fare.

Are there sufficient options for vegetarians and vegans?

Yes, full vegetarian and vegan restaurants and those that combine their offerings with other foods provide meat-free meals at brunch, lunch, sandwiches, bowls, comfort food, desserts, and the dinner menu.

Where can I eat when staying close to the airport?

There are lots of good options in Wolf Road and nearby Colonie, but if you have some time on your hands, then you can go towards Center Square or the historic downtown area.

Which national cuisines are easily available?

Among others, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Indian, Mexican, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Caribbean, and other national cuisines are available in the area, offering an alternative to the traditional American food.

Is the city suitable for both casual and fancy dinners?

Yes, the local restaurant scene includes fast lunches, cafés, neighborhood bars, brunches, family dinners, steakhouses, romantic venues, and other dining places, making it easy to find an appropriate place according to the event.

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