“My wife recently had to go gluten free, and we have been trying to find a good place to easily get breakfast for a date. We happened to find Birch Baked with a Google search and checked it out. We were not disappointed! We each got a breakfast sandwich and a sweet treat (she got a cookie and I got a cider donut). The food was awesome!! If I didn't know everything was gluten free, I would have had no idea. We are definitely coming back to try out other things like their pizza, hot and cold sandwiches, and the owner told us they are starting a dinner night Thursdays and Fridays with lots of great options. Top notch place filling a big need in the area.“
“We ordered a vegetarian 12" pizza. Came well packed and with a fair helping of all the necessary ingredients that make for a good pizza, plus the fact I had ordered an extra helping of black olives which went down very well. Wish they had included some ketchup too.“
“I recently hosted an event at Villa di Como Ristorante through my job, and everything was absolute perfection -- the food, the drinks, their team, the atmosphere. Our guests complimented it all throughout the night. The staff was warm, welcoming, flexible, and collaborative. It was a memorable and enjoyable evening. Highly recommended!“
“My family, friends, and I are constantly pleased with Nic's! The restaurant itself is immaculate. No exaggeration, probably the cleanest restaurant I have ever eaten in. I have dined at Nic's probably around 20 times, and I have never had a bad meal. All food is fresh and prepared daily right in the kitchen. We are fortunate to have a place like Nic's here in East Greenbush. The owners are hands-on, and it shows in every aspect of the business. Thanks again for a great meal.“
“Very nice small place to enjoy a fabulous pizza. The staff working that day very polite. Pizza was very good. Nothing like woodfire baked pizza. To bad the dining area is little small. Has room for about four different parties of 2 to 4 people to sit at.“
“We have been enjoying Fatty's for the last couple of weeks. we have been ordering from a third party delivery service .I noticed they wrote me a nice note thanking me for the order but also suggesting a call to the store for delivery . I was so impressed that they would rather me save money than going through a third party delivery service . unfortunately I don't live within there delivery range but such a great gesture . The pizza and smash burgers are out of this world . I would recommend the Buffalo chicken pizza and burgers to anyone . Thanks again“
“Love this quirky yet cozy and super-cool spot. A great thing about Troy is the old buildings there have cool nook-like spaces such as this. The wood fired wings were really good - not straight down the middle typical Buffalo wings, but very good (with top notch bleu cheese.). “Medium” had just the right amount of heat for us. Pizza was very good too. Look forward to going back. Recommend.“
“I placed 2 large orders for work events in the last 2 weeks. The food is absolutely delicious. Everyone was raving about Rose’s antipasto salad. The ordering and delivery was easy, timely and convenient. I highly recommend. Food and customer service top notch!“
“We ordered 1/2 trays of chicken parm, eggplant parm and more. Everything was perfecto and everyone loved the food. It was our first time using DeFazio's to cater and we will do it again for sure. Highly recommend and kudos to the chefs!!!! Also loved the mini cannolis and genets!!!“
“late night like 2-3am needed food called in a order, food was really good, ordered the same thing next day but got more stuff. Ordering again soon.I got pizza with sausage, boneless wings garlic parm+buffalo, garlic knots and oreo cake, i ate it all :“
“This place is a gem. I know it’s not in the best part of downtown Albany. But the staff are amazing. Three waitresses are all great. The have ZERO attitude and just want to make sure you enjoy your drink and or food. There is no better place in the heart of downtown Albany serving drinks, food and smiles . This is a great atmosphere with even better people .“
“The place is small and the food is great, which makes it often really busy. If you plan to come in peak-hours, plan for a wait.However, for me, the wait was well worth it!The chicken wings I ordered were perfect. Well-sourced, not too fatty, not dry, and cooked to perfection. The ranch was delicious (not the watery-grocery-store-kind). Plenty of carrots and celery to bite on in between the wings! The side of fries that I ordered was served is a cute cast iron mini-pot!Parking: If you're going there for the first time, take a note of the extra parking lot they offer, as there's very limited parking available right by the restaurant.“
“Their chicken parm is so good!! I LOVE their pizza... so does my church..though there are pizzerias nearby. I brought a 24-cut supreme pizza to last year's superbowl party and everyone still raves about it. 8 people said I can't come unless I bring that pizza..... it's that good!“
“All of the food I’ve had here has been delicious and all of my coworkers would agree. It’s our new go to. Pizza is the exact same as before and have been told the wings are also. Falafel and rice is DELICIOUS! The rice can be eaten on it’s own. The owners are so nice too.“
“Me and my boyfriend found this place over the summer and have been frequents of circle pizza ever since. The food prices are very fair and all the food is amazing every time. The staff is supper friendly and we never have an issue with the order. We have 4 kids and this place is very afordable. Our fave dish from them is the chicken over rice it’s always so fresh and so delicious. Today my son got an Oreo pie piece and that also was amazing. You can’t go wrong here. Between the food the prices and the staff it really is top notch.“
“Very tasty ?.. had the meat lovers. Big slices and lots of toppings. If you want something even better try the steak stromboli. Loaded with steak, peppers, onions and cheese. The crust/dough was amazing too. Highly recommend.. 2 ?? up. Also the place is open late.“
“Super Sbarro! Staff is laid back, like to talk and straight-up oven bakes and knocks out flavorful pizza, dough, salads, calzones, desserts, drinks, garlic knots. A meal (calzone, drink, 1 side) runs you $13. That's a steal considering when you go out to eat these days your entree has shrunk %65 and on top of that you're forced to subsidize wait staff's 'bizarro' life choices + college tuition!NOT AT SBARRO! Some days they have free samples. My calzone was a total success. Food establishments in 2023 are shrinking sizes, leaving out ingredients, serving expired foods and over-shelved beer nobody wants. Without me.I'm coming back to Sbarro in Colonie again this weekend: great deals, flavor-punches and delightful service by tough-as-nails New York pizzaiolos!Rebel review: 5++“
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“Had a friend recommend this place a while back and I've been a repeat customer ever since. Delivery time is always reasonable, and the food is always amazing. I usually go for just pizza and wings, but anytime I've branched out and tried something new I've never been disappointed. 5/5 definitely recommend!!“
“Cozy breakfast spot. Delicious breakfast. Family spot. Attentive and fast service. Amazing egg Benedict with corned beef hash.Parking: They have limited spots in front of the restaurant. You can park in the big parking lot across the street.“
“I live maybe 5 minutes away from here, I always like to try new foods. I mentioned to my boyfriend about the galleria and how we should go! So we did. And I'm so happy we did! They all all kinds of food here. Walking in to this place was definitely a welcoming vibe. All the different vendors were ready to help you & so nice! My boyfriend got a burrito & I got crab ragoons, spicy tuna tar tar & a salmon roll. We had NO complaints. The food was delicious! Definitely will be coming back here.“
“We spent three glorious days at June Farms. We occupied a Wellness Hut, which was absolutely exquisite in design, comfort, and beautiful privacy amongst the rolling hills and trees. It was much larger than we ever expected with at least 16ft. ceilings. We cooked each meal ourselves, took luxurious saunas, and enjoyed the perfect tub and open shower with amazing views of the snow kissed trees. I can go on further, but I will stop here to leave room for the amazing staff who were all absolutely lovely to us and obviously very very good at what they do. Sarah was outstanding, and knowledgeable and brought us so close to the cows and horses, and I will not soon forget her kindness. Also thanks to Joe who guided us on our sheep walk with a smile, and welcoming demeanor on our first day. Thank you to Michele, our Concierge, and Joshua. Great People. Magnificently clean, happy animals. It feels like a dream, we are blessed to have experienced together. We will be back.“
“The butter chicken pizza is really good and all the Indian dishes I have had have been surprisingly great. Flavorful and surprisingly spicy. The atmosphere is a little odd, so I wouldn't recommend eating here, but the take out is great.“
“This is the best pizza in Troy. Hands down. Yeah you will hear other people say this place is better, that place is better...this is the best. I have been coming here for over 25 years and have never had a slice of pizza that wasn't good. I remember when it was a pizza and a soft drink for $1.50. Still not expensive and relatively decent prices in 2024.“
“Had the double pepperoni Sicilian. It was so delicious!!! Best pizza I've had since I moved to NY 8 years ago. Can't wait till they open up the Voorheesville location. Then I'll only be 2 minutes away instead of 20.Parking: If you get there before the rush there's plenty of parking, otherwise you would have to park in the shopping center across the street.“
“This place was amazing.....The garlic parmesan chicken wings were delicious and the Meat Lovers Calzone was so good and the portions are huge...... took home a meatball sandwich for dinner and the meatballs were the best I ever have eaten.....you owe it to yourself to try it. You won't be disappointed....“
“I have gone here twice now for lunch. First time I got chicken bacon ranch pizza with garlic knots and the second time was the same but I got a beef patty instead of garlic knots. Everything has tasted amazing and the staff is friendly. My favorite place to go to lunch on my breaks.“
“From the moment I called Al to discuss catering for an event I was planning I was impressed. He is extremely personable, answered all of my questions and had the quote over to me via text immediately after we spoke the first time and again when I later added mini cannolis to my order. He personally delivered the food to the venue and set up the chafing dishes. It was completely stress free. I returned them the next morning and he came out and got them from my car. Everyone raved about the food. I ordered chicken piccata, stuffed eggplant, rigatoni with sausage, roasted potatoes and green beans, along with delicious warm rolls with butter and of course the to die for cannolis. Multiple people asked where I got the delicious food. I was delighted to tell them to call Al Patricelli. It’s great food for a reasonable price. The big plus is the service! You can instantly tell that he cares about making your event special. It was a huge weight off my shoulders. Thanks so much to Al and his staff! Keep up the great work!“
“We went to dinner for our son's birthday. Everything was wonderful, food, service and the atmosphere. We had two young grandchildren with us. Our waiter really helped make the children's time fun. We will definitely return.Parking: The parking was behind the restaurant. It was shared with other businesses. It was dark so it was somewhat of a challenge for my wife. It was also our first time going. Next time we would know the area better.“
“The strategy to winning a case in court is to follow this simple procedure: 1-Tell the jury what you are going to do. 2. Do it. 3. Summarize and tell them how you did it. This same formula works to perfection at what has been called "Troy's best kept secret." Proudly displayed on the shirts that several of the staff and chef's wear two vital commitments are proclaimed. "Comfort Food" and "Famiglia.".So there is no pretense here. This is no place for nouvelle cuisine with its miniscule portions and esoteric dishes. Rather it is an embracing, warm establishment where the care and love that are emblematic of the southern Italian culture are continually in evidence. You would expect than the storied favorites to be served up in impressive portions where flavors are married into a tasteful delight. At Testo's you have come to the right place. Elsewhere on Yelp another reviewer will state that Testo's and Verdile's are equals, with strong proponents for each. I couldn't disagree more. In fact that is like saying "I can't quite choose between a 1974 Chevy Vega and a 1973 Porsche 911 for sale at the same price. HAH! Testo's blows their supposed rival right out of the water in terms of atmosphere, service, portion size, menu choices, TASTE of the food, dedication to quality, and diner satisfaction. One time there some months ago and I will never return to the Chevy Vega. One time at the Porsche 911 and I had to return the very next day for the Friday special, having been delighted with the Thursday special of lasagna. And oh, the sauce! No wonder they bottle and sell it right there at this friendly neighborhood restaurant. It is like my Father's and maternal Grandmother's, nurtured on either sides of Mt. Etna in Sicily. A great sauce is known by its texture and a taste that is a medley of flavors that let the tomatoes sing. I have had so many mediocre to terrible red sauces served at supposed Italian restaurants that I could scream, or cry, or give up on trying to recapture what MY "famiglia" did so well and so consistently. Thank God I at last discovered this treasure still imbedded in memories of the Sunday gatherings of Italian-Americans with one foot still in the old country. These are glorious, boisterous affairs of up to twenty or more relatives. Dino Martino (Dean Martin to non-Italians) singing the songs of Naples (I shed a silent tear at "Return to me oh my darling"), or that early sixties' favorite "Volare." Now to the food, the star of all great restaurants. The lasagna was as well prepared as the sauce, creamy and stuffed with the joy of high quality ricotta (I swear some Jersey Diners use cottage cheese--an "infamnia")! Having seen a photograph of a layered apple dessert on their website, I took courage in hand (because the lasagna portion was indeed generous). A brilliant move on my part. It came warm and beautiful with real whipped cream and several healthy scoops of vanilla ice cream to the side. Even the coffee is top notch, always fresh and deeply flavored. I can't leave out the wonderful staff that enhances the dining experience. From the sweetest and kindness young woman you are like to meet these days, Daisha, to Testo's own Talia Shire/Connie (from 'Godfather II era, please) Lisa who guides her young servers with impeccable knowledge and a steady hand of encouragement. Unlike Verdile's bored ancients doing a "Stepin Fetchit" routine (look it up), this crew throws themselves into their responsibilities with enthusiasm and efficiency., guaranteeing that their service will be the equal to the very fine cuisine. Prices are fair and in keeping with the investment in nothing but the best ingredients. "Skimping" is simply not in the vocabulary of the two sons who make their founding father proud. My friends, this is an immersive experience in the best of classic Italian-American food and culture. You will be like family, comforted by food and feeli“
“My dad used to work in downtown Albany and would bring home the most amazing rolls from Nino's Bakery when I was young. My husband and I recently went to find those same rolls that would stand up to meatball subs, Philly cheesesteaks, and such.. Found them and I will be going back every time I need a sturdy, chewy, soft, delicious roll! Oh and I have to go back because she mentioned they fill their cannolis fresh when you order!“
“Very good food depending on when you order and who is working. I’ve gotten food that’s incredible (which tells me how good they can do when they try) and then food that’s just ok but not what it should be. Their subs are always great, very good for the price.“
“Neighborhood bar with great food... Great steak sandwich, Caesar salad and white pizza. Was a nice meeting partner to catch up with friends... Relaxing no rush atmosphere. I'll be back...Parking: Street parking... Was easy at lunch time the day before ?“
“I ordered garlic, Parmesan wings from Dutch's Place for lunch today. The wings were even more tender than any other place I have tasted them. And the garlic and Parmesan permeated the wings as well. The only thing missing was the blue cheese sauce. I called Dutch's and they said that I didn't have it listed on my order. I then checked my phone, saw that it was indeed on my order and called GrubHub to confirm it, indeed it was on the order they had. It would've been an extra boost to the wings, which needed no additional support, but would've kicked things up a lot . GrubHub gave me $3.24 off of the bill because of this which was pretty nice. Minus that though, everything was pretty good.“
“I ordered a gluten free dairy free vegetable pizza . It was a personnel size 12 inch pizza. It was very good I ate 1/2 of it. It’s so hard to find a really good pizza when you’re Gf & DF but this place Pizza My Love was fantastic. Also had the chicken wings. They were so very nice and crispy they way I like them. Thank you Pizza My Love. Love the name?❤️??“
“I've been going there for years. Is the food a Michelin Star quality? Nope. But it's good for what it is. The turkey is top-notch. The staff are lovely. The views sitting outside are the best. Remember this is a restaurant that services a golf club and its food should be compared to country club food (notoriously bad by the way at most clubs) they do a very good job compared to their peers.“
“the Elvis caught me off-guard because there is nothing on the outside that warns you of the sheer amount of memorabilia, they also sell vernors-which is as far as I know-very rare outside of Michigan. I think they should extend their opening hours though.“
“I thought the pizza was really good compared to other local options. When I walked at 11:45 am on a Tuesday, the bar area was full of people while the rest of the restaurant appeared empty! Super noisy! Maybe there was an event or business party? Seemed like a good sign. Since I was picking up, I just walked over to the cash register and pulled out my cash, since there was a sign notifying you of a 3% surcharge on card charges. Pizza came out hot and smelling delicious! I ordered a large but since there is thick crust, and a 8-slice pizza, it seemed to be what a size medium would look like. The crust was flavorful and crispy on the bottom, but chewy on the sides and top. The crust was thick! There wasn't a lot of cheese grease dripping off, which is a good thing. I felt that the sauce was bland and not very thick, so a little disappointed about that but it wasn't a deal breaker. At $2.50 per topping, the toppings were well-distributed and fresh, so that was good. All in all a very good pizza. It was around $26 for a "large, three topping, 8-slice pizza, for take out" and we really enjoyed it especially since many of the other pizza places near Niskayuna/NE Schenectady are don't sell the style of pizza we like. I understand the positive reviews and happy to have discovered this place close to home.“
“Best. Favorite. Restaurant. Ever. Anytime we make a trip to Albany we go to Lanie's. Their drinks don't compete with anywhere else and don't get me STARTED on their food. Their coconut shrimp is the best hands down and their sauce for it is rich with coconut and pineapple chunks. If you're ever in the area - it's a MUST go. It does get busy and they don't take reservations, but do have a waitlist. Service is great, never had a bad experience here.“
“Won't go anywhere else for pizza on this side of the river, and I've tried them all. Best price and quality for pizza/wings, and their pasta dishes are excellent as well. Only complaint is the limited hours, I wish I could eat here everyday.Parking: 15 minute parking for about 5 cars in front of store if empty“
“This place has all sorts of delicious food options. We generally get takeout pizza but the salads and sandwiches are also delicious. The place has a local and friendly vibe and is always full of happy people. Highly recommended!Parking: On busy nights, it's hard to find a spot.“
“La Famiglia nails it every time with their pizza and wings. We've done the rounds at other spots in the capital region, but we always circle back to what we know is the best. It’s become such a favorite that it's our tradition to order from them every Halloween.?“
“We recently had pizza, chicken tenders and antipasta from Inferno Pizzeria. (Lishakill Road). The pizza was fresh and so delicious; the chicken tenders were moist and tender; and the antipasta was over the top. Enjoyed everything.....can't wait to go back.“
“I went in yesterday and they were closing. I completely understood and told him I wasn't from here and left. The chef came out and offered to make us a fresh one. Which was amazing and so was the pizza. Anytime I'm back in this area I'll only get pizza from here. Top notch service food and people.“
“Glad to have had the opportunity to visit this well known local spot while visiting the area. Unlike any pizza joint experience i’ve ever had. First we ordered at a counter before being escorted through the back of a narrow alley into a small garden seating area. nothing formal, all low key.The food came out quick and the service was friendly.the pizza itself was some of the best i’ve ever had. very doughy with unique flavor that almost melts in your mouth. there was a perfect amount of seasoning over fresh mozzarella cheese. I like the options of various doughs to try as well. We went with the standard dough to get the original flavor. Also tried the garlic bread and house made meatballs. The sauce for both was equally delicious. I hope to have the opportunity to re-visit this location to try some of the speciality pizza and pasta options. Very highly recommended ? ? ?“
“Just had meatball parm sub, a special which was an 8 cut cheese pizza & boneless chicken wings. Everything was excellent, meatball sub was perfect. Meatballs are very good. We're all happy with the food. We will definitely order again!“
“I'll always have a soft spot for Navona. My dining experience is always great - food is spot on every time even when they're totally slammed. They stay busy but the service is timely and the servers check up frequently to ensure I have all I need. Regularly I dine alone but all friends I've brought with me have enjoyed it - especially the pizza. The inside is cute and the decorations are interesting. I enjoy the lighting as it's not too overpowering which I am sensitive to. The owner is friendly and can be seen chatting with people who are regulars which just goes to show it has the homey, family feel, very personalized. The servers know my order because I consistently get the same thing and dine there so often which is not necessary but sweet. You won't be disappointed - try the pizza and if that's not for you then the bruschetta or focaccia with ricotta, they're all delicious. For dessert I recommend the chocolate mousse - very sweet and rich but totally worth it!“
“We rented the upstairs dining room for my partner's birthday - 20 people. Maeve was great helping plan (and putting up with our shifting guest list and dietary needs), Chef Jake put together an excellent tasting menu and executed it so well. Service was great, the space was perfect for the party...the night could not have gone better!“
“I frequent this establishment and I love the staff and food here. I usually order for pick up and the timing is always right. If he say 15 minutes it will be ready in 15 minutes. I never have to wait for my food when I arrive. The sauce on the pizza is never to sweet, and the crust is always perfect. It's not too crowded, and there is seating available also.Parking: Huge parking lot.Kid-friendliness: No loud/offensive music.Wheelchair accessibility: More than enough space for wheelchair accessibility.“
“As an Albany resident, I take no pleasure in giving such a good review to a restaurant outside of Albany. But good pizza is good pizza. It is what it is.This establishment understands the art of the sauce ratio. So many times you have a pizza and they barely put any sauce. It is the blend of the sweetness of sauce and sharpness of the cheese that makes the pizza.I will have to give up another one of my subscriptions, because I have to work Cugino’s into my budget.I was told the owner also ran PJs pizza, which was in Albany. it is a very short drive over the bridge from where we live so this is my spot moving forward.“
“I don't know why this place isn't listed on Yelp. I did some reviews of it accidentally for another place called Tuscan Oven, and my sincere apologies, as this place is way better. I will try and remedy with this first official review. I actually tried this pizza almost 4 years ago when I was in the area trying the Schyuler Bakery which was awesome. Not sure if the review is still listed, but look for it. I need to go back and get more of those out of this world pastries, donuts, and bread. So, I was craving some pizza, and saw this place. Looked kind of non-inviting from the outside, but from the google reviews, it looked solid. I went in, and the guy at the counter was welcoming. I asked for a supreme pizza large, and he said it would be 10 minutes. I got home opened the box and was swarmed with an overwhelming smell of all the pizza ingredients, as well as the fantastic crust. It was some of the best pizza I have had up here in upstate Albany. As a result, I order it online whenever I can, and am so glad they support Mealeo which is why I continue to order deliver y with them.“