This popular Italian restaurant has been consistently voted one of the Capital Region's best as an upscale Italian eatery. The menu features locally produced and grown meats and vegetables and fantastic homemade desserts. Also enjoy seasonal menus that are paired with some of the best wines around. Once a year, the restaurants also organizes a trip to Italy to explore the impressive bouquet of flavors found in the Tuscan countryside.
Barcelona
This Mediterranean restaurant focuses on the dishes and delicacies of Spain and Italy. From small tapas plates to large chicken, seafood and pasta dishes, the menu has plenty of different options. The Sopa de Almejas is often recommended to begin, it is a dozen clams sauteed in garlic, olive oil and marinara served with toasted bread. Some of the entrees include Paella, Drunken Swordfish and Veal Parmesan, each one is large, so bring your appetite. If you have a smaller appetite or are here to share with friends or family, try the tapas menu. It's filled with traditional classics like caracoles (snails), sauteed artichokes and the popular Patatas Bravas (potatoes in spicy ketchup), just to name a few.
Angelo's 677 Prime is a place known for USDA Prime cuts and massive wine list. It's also one of the amazing restaurants in the city brought to you by Mazzone Hospitality. Though the steaks are a specialty here, some of the dishes include seafood as well. In fact, the lobster mashed potatoes and lobster sushi are definitely something to try. Their extensive collection of wines of about 400 different varieties is mind-boggling, but rest assured the knowledgeable staff is very helpful. They also offer their space for large dinners, corporate events, romantic outings, and wedding receptions.
Sukhothai
Yono's is one of Albany's most exclusive eateries and inside diners will find seasonal menu items from local farms, fisheries and gardens. The owners strive for sustainability in the kitchen, but of course not everything can be sourced within a local 100 miles. Nonetheless, the ingredients they import from far-flung California or Ohio are all quality. The chefs present dishes from Asian countries albeit with an innovative fusion of American ingredients. Some of the sample seasonal items may include a Montauk Tuna Tartare, Sockeye Salmon in a Coconut Polenta or Beef Short Ribs 'Rendang', this masterpiece is braised for more than 24 hours.
