A veteran family-run standby for classic Italian dishes, from zuppa di pesce to veal parmigiana. Based on 379 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery
Address:
662 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206
Phone: (518) 459-8029
Website: http://www.caffeitaliaalbany.com/
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Hours
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
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Reviews
Kaity McClaine
SENSATIONAL. From the beginning, the staff was super friendly and attentive. The bread and oil was delicious and had a bit of a crunch and heat to it. We ordered two Peroni beers and they brought out chilled glasses for them (amazing). For start, our meals came with a soup or salad. I got a salad with the tomato basil dressing and it was THE BEST salad dressing I’ve ever had. He mentioned several other dressings and they all sounded home-made so this felt no different. My boyfriend got the soup of the day, which was a seafood chowder. I tried it and it was AMAZING. I’m not normally a chowder person, but this was nice and thin and creamy, not too thick. I got the lobster ravioli which was absolutely stellar. It tasted home made to me and I’m convinced it was. If not, they got it from the best distributor around. My boyfriend got the chicken francese and it was, to quote him, “twice as good as the best francese I’ve ever had”. The place is very small, so reservations are definitely recommended. We won’t be eating any other Italian place. This was amazing.
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Nicholas Goldberg
My wife and I were in town, decided to call ahead and check this place out. They had reservations all night indoors which we expected. They then stated we could sit outside and would be seated right away (Beautiful weather Saturday night).
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Fred
Place was busy at 5:30 so the only seating option was outside facing a very busy noisy Central avenue. Food and service were both fantastic!
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Rod Harrison
My absolute favorite place to satisfy my craving for Italian dishes. They do everything great – from the service to the food & drinks!
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Jacob
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Beatrice Thompson
I don’t live in or near Albany. However, after my graduation from Sage College, I checked the reviews and recommendations for a restaurant my family and I could dine in following the ceremony. Cafe Italia had many positive reviews, and I made a reservation two weeks before graduation for a party of six. The venue is intimate, with fresh linen and seating, which can be arranged to accommodate different size parties. Our waiter and the entire staff, including the owners, were professional, warm, and friendly. With that said, the food and service were exceptional and reasonably priced. My party members ordered different menu items, including our cocktails, which was excellent. The owner, who apparently has high standards and good taste, even recommended restaurants near where I lived to visit. I highly recommend Caffe Italia!
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Thomas Craver
What a surprise. Such an incredible restaurant in an area of Central Avenue not known for dine dining.
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Joe Pedulla
My absolute favorite place. The staff is very welcoming and will make you feel like family. The food is amazing and there are always different specials. You will not be disappointed
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Kelly J
Definitely recommend eating here. It will be some of the best food you’ve ever had. If you love Italian food, you will not be disappointed! Their Louie sauce and spumoni for dessert are amazing.
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Patrick Daniels
My wife and I had dinner here last month for anniversary and wanted to go to a very fine place. We we a little skeptical given the location and smallish size of the restaurant, but, boy, we were not disappointed! The food was outstanding; fine cuisine, all handmade and traditional. The homemade desserts made this seemingly perfect meal that much better. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone!
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