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V & R Restaurant And Pizzeria
Oct 6, 2009 by Anne from Albany

Overall Rating: 4
Food:[4] • Service:[5] • Atmosphere:[9]

• The place is pleasant.
• Our wait person did not know the deserts. He told us one and we listened to another from another person.

“We used to eat at V&r quite often and I do not know why we changed. We had a so-so meal tonight. We wandered in having forgotten about restaurant week. The bread was warm and good. My salad was not very good: a small plate with the greens whole so you had to cut them on the small plate. I had one lettuce leaf with a large bad hole in it. The tomato had been refrigerated so forget that. My husband had the lasagna which was large and not very good. I had the shrimp scampi. The shrimp was overcooked as was the pasta. The sauce was too runny. Will we go back I doubt it.”

Miyako Japanese Steak House
Sep 25, 2009 by Samantha from Altamont

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Great food, atmosphere and staff.
• Some staff members need to work on their English.

“This is the best place I've eaten in. I have become a regular now, coming here at least once a week. It's beautiful and the staff is friendly. I highly recommend it.”

Smokey Bones Bbq
Jun 5, 2009 by john lentel from saratoga, ny

Overall Rating: 2
Food:[2] • Service:[5] • Atmosphere:[6]

• Nice looking place. Service staff was at least trying.
• Food was absolutely horrible. Long wait for a table.

“The worst BBQ I ever had. We had to wait 1 hour for a terrible meal. Service was passable, not because it was good, but because they were at least trying. I will never go back. Try anywhere else.”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Beffs
May 16, 2009 by ick! from selkirk

Overall Rating: 3
Food:[1] •

• Nothing!
• Everything.

“Might be the worst food I've had in years. I ordered the Turkey sandwich from the off the grill section of the menu. I got two slices of what appeared to be wonder bread, with two or three slices of deli-sliced turkey and what tasted like gravy from a jar on top. The sweet potato fries were bland as cardboard, except for the few from one area of the plate that tasted like coffee - as though someone splashed some on by accident. My husband ordered the cottage pie. What he got resembled prison fare. Unseasoned, dry ground beef under a layer of canned corn, with what tasted like instant mashed potatoes piped on top. And on top, a mountain of melted cheese that is not mentioned in the menu. And the chicken toes appetizer - thickly battered and greasy - totally tasteless.”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pagliacci Ristorante
Mar 17, 2008 by THE FANTONE FAMILY from MASSACHUSSETTS

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[9] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[9]

• New ownership across from times union quick service.
• You have old staff let them go.

“It is under new management the new name is "pearl street public house". I have to say this was a whole new place from our last years experience. The waitress explained that there still might be some changes. Our waitress was entertaining, quick and personable, even with a full dining room she managed to spend quality time with all her tables. It was quiet at first in the back then with-in minutes we were not alone. Great job new owners keep up the good work. We actually had to hang out for 40 minutes until our show started. We were greeted with-in a minute , drinks right after, then we received our meals with-in ten minutes of our order. Everyone must try out the all new restaurant across from the times union center. The nasty waitress we had last year i saw that night please get rid of her she is bad business.”

Hudson Harbor Steak Seafood Llc
Mar 7, 2008 by Joyce from Coxsackie

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Great for small parties.
• Not real fancy.

“I have gone there several times for company Christmas / Retirement parties. The food was always good with good portions. It is a nice cozy place with a bar in the other room. It is a nice casual restaurant, not real fancy.”

Ralphs Tavern
Nov 10, 2007 by Nino from Brooklyn,NY

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[6] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Everything Ive tried is fantastic.
• Slow service.

“I travel to Albany 4-6 times a month for business and always make a point to eat at Ralphs. The service is just ok but the food is worth waiting for.”

Professor Javas Cof Sanctuary
Oct 20, 2007 by Nancy from Berkeley CA

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[7] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[10]

• The egg and cheese wrap for breakfast, with a good latte.
• Restricted menu mostly wraps and pastries.

“This homey, funny, real place is the perfect antidote to the holiday inn next door where I was attending a conference. Good coffee and wraps and totally comfortable surroundings. It's in an actual old house in contrast to the strip mall fast food world around it. Not everybody's cup of tea, I suppose, but it felt more like Berkeley than Berkeley does these days. The yes no questions on this site may be misleading. I was there on business (a conference) but my business is songwriting and storytelling. .”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Grandmas Pie Shop
Oct 7, 2007 by Sharon from Troy

Overall Rating: 5
Food:[5] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[10]

• The atmosphere.
• The prices.

“I was recently at grandma's pie shop and paid $10.00 for a piece of pumpkin pie alamode. They charged $5.50 for the pie and $4.50 for the ice cream. My receipt stated $5.50 for pie alamode. I thought alamode included the ice cream, but I was charged another $4.50 for the ice cream. I brought to the attention of one of the workers and they said the ice cream is only provided with the apple cinnamon pie. That was a pretty expensive dessert! I won't be going back again!”

Pagliacci Ristorante
Aug 16, 2007 by Elaine from Clifton Park

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[4]

• Rooftop was a delightful atmosphere. Service good.
• Food was absolutely awful.

“The worst meal ever. Ordered crab cake over garden salad. Salad consisted of brown edged cut up ice-burg lettuce and a thin strip of green pepper - that's it. Avocado dressing wasn't any better. Mayonnaise with Avocado flavor. Didn't really see one speck of actual Avocado. Partner's roasted chicken sandwich was extremely dry.”

La Serre Restaurant Inc
Jul 30, 2007 by Heather

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Great customer service.
• Not enough seating.

“I've gone to Bongiorno's on several occasions, and the food and service has been exceptional on all accounts.”

Provence
Jun 7, 2007 by Lynn from Albany

Overall Rating: 6
Food:[8] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[5]

• Service. Wine list.
• Noisy, rude host/manager.

“The service is always great when I dine here, however it is extremely noisy and the tables seem to be getting closer and closer together. Also, the host/manager is very snobbish and rude. There are many other places in the area with just as good of food if not better, that charge less, and all of the people are friendly.”

Ta Ke Japanese Restaurant
Apr 23, 2007 by Rebecca from Yorktown

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• It was the best food I have ever tasted!
• Nothing.

“It is the best restaurant I have eve been to. The food is garret and without any pain to your wallet. The waitresses are always kind and complimentary. The chefs are amazing to watch and the food is even better. The sushi is the best I have ever had. I go there all the time and I can afford it too!”

Provence
Feb 20, 2007 by michael from glens falls

Overall Rating: 6
Food:[7] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[6]

• The service.
• The very rude host.

“The host/manager is extremely flamboyant and rude. My server, a young female with dark hair was exceptional. The food was good, just a little overpriced. Due to the rudeness of the man at the front door, I will not go back.”

1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Provence
Oct 4, 2006 by Eileen from Backinswallow

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Only real French food in upstate NY.
• Flamboyant maitre'd.

“Beautiful & surprisingly roomy design with open kitchen. I had the a special with seared sea bass and a wonderful chorizo and apple risotto. Service was attentive. Wine list was good. Prices were justified.”

V & R Restaurant And Pizzeria
Aug 15, 2006 by dani from albany, ny

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Excellent dishes that fill you up.
• Food takes awhile sometimes.

“Yum yum yum! that is all I have to say!”

1 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Miyako Japanese Steak House
Aug 11, 2006 by B from Albany

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[8] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Good sushi. Cool rooms where you sit on the floor.
• Slow service sometimes.

“Best sushi in the capital district.”

0 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Sasos
Aug 2, 2006 by Matthew from Richmond

Overall Rating: 3
Food:[5] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[2]

• Creative Japanese Appetizers.
• Saso! The rest of the staff was very friendly when they weren't being brow beaten.

“ I love Japanese food so I was extremely excited to hear about Saso's since I will be working here for another year or so. Much to my surprise it ended up being the worst dining experience I have had in Albany thus far. The whole time I was there Saso was behind the sushi bar mocking his staff and making rude remarks to his customers. He kept insisting to his staff that they did not know what they were doing and that their sole job is to make his job easier. It appeared that his assistant had little to no training and Saso kept berating him the entire time. My companion asked Saso if the golf trophy beside the TV was his and Saso replied, "What a stupid question. Why does it matter?". My companion is a golfer and was trying to make some light conversation to stop him from whining the entire time so that we could enjoy our dinner. Saso kept on and on about how it was a stupid question and would not let it go despite my companion's attempts to explain that it was just small talk. In addition to the constant rude remarks from Saso I found the food to be too salty and not very fresh. I guess that's what Saso meant when he kept insisting that he had too much sushi on hand. This is the first bad review I have ever given, but it is well deserved. If you go to Saso's, make sure to sit at a table and not at the sushi bar.”

3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Hiros Japanese Restrnt
Jul 17, 2006 by Dee from Burnt Hills

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Definitely the food is awesome.
• Need a little better ventilation, came out smelling of hibachi.

“Love the food, love the dipping sauces made on sight, love the chef, very funny.”

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Smokey Bones Bbq
Apr 28, 2006 by Scott from Delmar

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[9]

• The bbq.
• Some of the wait staff acted uninterested/bored in their duties.

“A diverse menu of bbq items to choose from, plus burgers and sandwiches. The pulled pork is the best I have ever had. Plus you get your choice of bbq sauces at your table. Sports rule, for there are TV's everywhere. A nice touch for the sports fanatic is the "squawk" boxes at most tables, which allows you to listen to any of the TV broadcasts being aired on the multiple sets with the turn of the dial. It's a fun place to meet friends or business associates. ”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Mild Wallys
Dec 28, 2005 by marge from albany

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[6]

• The pizza pies are delicious.
• The front door squeaks.

“I love mild wallys its so great!

The pizza is delicious and wing flavors are infinite

The staff is so handsome I want them all.”

1 of 4 people found this review helpful.

Delmonicos Italian Steakhouse
May 20, 2005 by Cheryl R . from Nassau

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Amazing Food, Fantastic Staff
• Very Busy (If that's a con)

“I was totally impressed with my meal last night. Our drinks came out within minutes of arrival, appetizers were no more than 3 minutes after that (literally), and our meals came when the appetizers were done. New drinks were brought out before I took my last sip out of the glass and everyone was very nice! The food was amazing, My very Italian friend even wants to bring her sisters to Delmonico's for dinner because it taste's like real Italian food. I couldn't have expected anything better!”

10 of 11 people found this review helpful.

Pizza Baron
May 6, 2005 by Greg K . from COLONIE

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[2]

• absolutely delicious pizza. Order the thick crust with extra sauce, you will be delighted.
• No ambience. You are better off ordering it in, low minimum for delivery. Central Ave isn't the nicest although it isn't awful.

“This is my favorite pizza place in the Capital District area. It's absolutely delicious. You can order it any way you like, thin crust or thick crust. I always get the thick crust. They also have awesome baked wings, not fried. Problem is the place itself is just ok looking, they have seats and tables for dine in but there's no ambience. Plus Central Avenue isn't as cool as Washington or Western Ave for going to bars and such.”