Vegetarian Friendly cuisine: the best places to taste it in Schenectady

"First time here! Absolutely amazing meal. We ordered the price fix meals and the portions were perfect! The variety of flavors were incredible. The..."

Pat B

"I had a lovely solo dinner on Sunday at Malcom’s while on a business trip. I sat at the bar, and the service was great. As a first timer there,..."

Amanda Sclater

Joe Masucci

Jacob

"What a fantastic restaurant! I have been eating here for years. The food is always phenomenal, and the service is wonderful. They truly exemplify..."

Bridget Barrett

"I just ate here for the first time and it's incredible. The service was amazing, the friendliest man I've ever had the pleasure of being served by...."

Logan Weaver

"the restaurant is only open for takeout at the moment however the customer service was excellent. The owner/chef was wonderful. He made us feel very..."

Ellen Rinaldi

"Absolutely, loved the food!! Would definitely go back. The flavors are..."

Graceful585

"I absolutely love this place and am excited every time I go. The food is amazing, with everything being seasoned perfectly and generous portion..."

Oma C.

"I’ve eaten here several times and it’s always fantastic. Delicious food, cozy atmosphere, wonderful service! The owner is so friendly and makes..."

Yasmine

Gershon's Deli

92/100 (1451 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Gershon's catered the post-wedding brunch that my husband and I hosted a few weeks ago! It was delicious! Gershon's delivered all of the food to my..."

Elise Newman

"Was there Saturday and got there rare roast beef, mayo Cole slaw, New pickles, loaf of rye, Russian dressing, and chopped liver. It is always GREAT..."

Dean C. Finn

"If you are ever in Schenectady this is the place to eat!!!! I wish we had a place even as close to being as good in Utica. Nothing compares! My..."

Jean Eberley Allaire

"Shout out for Gershon's Deli!!! Went there for the first time since I was a kid. #1 pastrami sandwich and Italian bagel chips are..."

Erika Choi

"Ah, sweet memories of overstuffed sandwiches and the aroma of a real..."

Steven Solomon

"Absolutely delicious. Thank you for offering gluten free..."

Kalynn Clements

"A must have whenever I am in town. Gershon's has been apart of every major event for my family from births, engagments, weddings, parties, and sadly..."

Karen Schwebel

"Gershon's has the best potato salad in the entire..."

Rick Gosse

"You made this Jewish girl from Long Island a little less homesick today. The food was..."

Aimee Imber McDonald

"We frequently eat take out, especially cole slaw for me. family members from San Franscico to Jersey Shore have loved lunching there..amazed that..."

Cassie Paupst

"Gershon's is one of the best to do..."

Richard Cook

"Best white fish I've had in years, and the pickled tomatoes took me back to my childhood...."

John Taylor

"Hats off and a big thank you to Gershon's for the delicious food catered for my daughter's Baby Shower on Oct. 12th! Rocco, the ladies thought you..."

June P. Downs

"Gershon's just helped make my daughter's graduation party stress-free and amazing!! So personable, helpful, professional and incredibly reasonable!..."

Debra Schmitz Danthine

"My Uncle’s favorite sandwich is made here, the portobello mushroom. My tuna melt on rye was delicious! Be sure to ask for their yummy deli pickles..."

Kat Fred

"Old fashioned sandwich shop, serving both hot and cold sandwiches. Good variety of side dishes and salad. Our favorite are hot pastrami on rye, and..."

Credible Critic

"great place for any meal! Deli sandwiches are always great, especially their roast turkey! Sides are typical of and old school Jewish deli. Be..."

D Clark

"Everyone who works here is SO sweet. Seriously, I've been in here on a weekday, weekend, morning, afternoon, doesn't matter, they're always super..."

Siobhan Hansen

"Awesome deli! The wait staff are super kind and helpful! We went as a group and had the Reuben and a few different triple deckers make sure to order..."

Tyler Morris

"We ordered 3 sandwhiches 2 reubens which are the best in schy so much meat and cheese omg and sauerkraut was soooo good and also a tuna sub my..."

Jackie Conboy

"Because your classic, Gershons. New dill pickles, tuna sandwiches. Wayyyy too much meat on the sandwich which is not a bad compliment. Dr. Brown’s..."

Jennifer Lawless

Tesoros Cafe

"Came for the Cuban sandwich, was not disappointed. In fact, it was incredible. Thank you. Wish they had a takeout menu. Will need to come back and..."

Douglas Page

"Food is..."

Titi White

"Awesome menu! Cuban dishes, salads, empanadas, crepes, smoothies, coffee, beer. Everything was outstanding. New favorite..."

Beth Ramsey

"This was my first visit to Tesoros Cafe and I will definitely return. The restaurant has a cozy and comfortable feel and even though it was busy when..."

Kelly Kilpatrick

"Lovely breakfast. Delicious crepes. Super friendly and accommodating wait staff. Will come back if we're ever in the area..."

Marc de Kruijf

"Great spot for quality cafe food. you will not be disappointed in the menu and service. the staff was very helpful and welcoming. it has a great..."

Donna Mays

"The crepes are delicious...I recommend the guava..."

Rachel May

Ambition Bistro

Wheelchair Accessible

"There is a good reason why Ambition has such a strong following and is the go-to spot for so many people living, working and visiting in Schenectady...."

Amy Sonder

"It's a funky little restaurant near a lot of little boutiques. The men were beyond friendly, we felt like home, being away from home. The bagel..."

Jamie Alvarez

"Ambition has delicious food, amazing quirky decor, and the best servers. (we love Morgan!-give her a raise) I always recommend bringing out of..."

Melissa

"I couldn't wait to write a review for this restaurant. We were in town for a softball tournament and went here based on reviews. All the reviews..."

John Gniadek

"I eat at Ambition at least once a week. It's a staple of my diet. I've not once had a sandwich I didn't love. The funky vibe and awesome folks who..."

Tyler Itzkowitz

"The service was excellent. The coffee was good - fresh, hot and flavorful. The Moroccan soup was perfectly flavored and filling, really good. The..."

Donna Wakefield

Nikki P's

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"This place is awesome. The food and baked goods are always delicious. The pizza is amazing! It's hard to find good pizza, and theirs is total..."

Jen Burleigh

"This place is fucking lit! Food is always fresh and on..."

Marshall Blay

"I love the great food, customer service and family feel, I have to say the pizza is the best I have ever..."

Jennifer Albert

"YUM- Wish I lived closer. A Real Bakery! (and pizza & subs & salads & more) Today's treats we tried were all great, freshly made we brought home,..."

Mel Charles

"The pizza, wings, and of course the pretzel rolls (which are seriously to die for)! We'll go out of our way to get food here now. Tried it once and..."

Lisa DeNovio

"Thank you for making the poppyseed strudel! It was delicious! The family said it was the best! Merry..."

Marie Wierzbicki Mihok

"Best pizza in Rotterdam hands down. Decent prices and i've never been..."

Bill Sorel III

"Awesome pizza! It's my sons favorite� not to mention his uncle dude is killer at making..."

Samantha Malone

"Love Nikki P's !!! The Guilderland Ave location is wonderful! Awesome food - fabulous Pastries plus terrific service..."

Kristin Kralovic

"Bob and Pat Edwards was there recently and he tried your shrimp scampi pizza and just loved it-they both raved about your buffalo chicken salad, See,..."

Diann Knauss

"Always satisfied every time I go here to pick up food. Pizza, salads, etc are all great. The employees are always polite and helpful. I travel from..."

Ann MacGregor

"Good food, always a welcoming environment, and very..."

Angel Lopez

"I've lived in Rotterdam most of my life. I can't believe I just recently found Nikki Ps. I absolutely LOVE their food!!! My only complaint is that..."

Diane Buehler

"Awesome place to go for food and yummy treats!! Love ya'll to the moon and..."

Donna Kalled

"When I'm dying, please bring me a piece of Nikki P's carrot..."

Barbara Wango

"I was really craving a good pizza and scrolled over Nikki P and the reviews were great. Called them up and ordered two specialty pizzas. All came..."

CHELSEA CHRISTIAN

"Great pizza slices and the bakery has unlimited treats to hit the sweet..."

Matt Alberts

"This is the best place in the tri- city area for take out. Everything on their menu is delicious and always fresh. Cannot beat the price for the..."

T Land

"Stopped in Albany on our way to Cooperstown. Nikki P’s pizza was delicious and the staff was incredibly friendly! Not to mention they have amazing..."

Erin Cox

"First off, I didn't know this AMAZING FOOD JOINT existed until my friend told me about it. When you walk into this establishment, the smells of..."

Jennifer Magi

"I love this place because it's clean. The food and baked goods are Always fresh. And when you ask for extra sauce on your pizza, You Get..."

shelly leto

"First visit. Uncrowded, large, clean place. Ordered a large cheese pizza and had two slices while I waited. Great taste and the slices had a nice..."

Joe Masucci

"1st off one big complaint...bring bronoculars if you want to read the menu up on wall. Font sizes are terribly small and they dont have a paper menu..."

Carl Freitag

Mr. Wasabi

90/100 (3796 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This should be a 4 star restaurant in our opinion. We have eaten at most of the sushi and also Thai places in the area, and they are by far the best...."

Amy Marie

"Loved the food which was priced, prepared and served well! Located in the heart of Niskayuna on the Union Street. Although it lacks a own parking..."

Abdur Rouf

"We go very often and it is very good every time. The staff ate nice and food is spectacular. My favorite sushi..."

Zachary Laser

"We ate at Mr. Wasabi this past Saturday evening & it was delightful as always the food was delicious & they now have outdoor dining which was a plus...."

Nina Iris

"Cute place, super quick service, probably the best vegetable dumplings I've had at any..."

Rebecca Brown

"Loved every bit of it. Nice place , good food and good service. The restaurant is very clean. Service is..."

Farin Chowdhury

"The food was delicious. My entire experience was awesome. I haven't had sushi as good as this in a long time. The miso soup is good and so was the..."

Jason G

Cornells In Little Italy

Salad Station Prepped and Ready for Dinner

Truffled Cacio E Pepe

"Best Italian food in Upstate New York. My family of three went here today for Easter � Sunday dinner and were so happy we did. We were greeted by..."

Yvonne Ochart Gress

"The menu has a great variety of pasta, fish, chicken or meat choices. The hostess is welcoming and eager to find a table for your dining pleasure. ..."

Kathleen O'Connell

"First time at Cornells and meeting friends for dinner.. Greeted by staffed and brought to our table. Welcomed by our server. Cocktails ordered and..."

Art Forget

"First timers. Atmosphere clean and cozy. Waitress extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Great beer and house wine prices. Very fresh bread,..."

Amy Garrity

"One of the best meals I’ve had ..... Schenectady doesn’t play when you want a memorable, authentic, Italian, meal. The Chicken Romano was out..."

Carolyn Kelley-Ryan

"Started with great cocktails followed by delicious apps-yum Brussels sprouts, sausage and greens....dinners were excellent-the best white clam sauce,..."

Stephanie Ross Pettit

"Beautiful place,delicious food,waitress very..."

Joselyne Rodriguez

"Dinner was fantastic!! We were eleven people and everyone had something different and couldn’t stop raving how delish their dinner was. The service..."

Marilyn Levine Pollack

"My husband and I had a delicious meal served to us by a very gracious and knowledgeable server. The atmosphere was warm & welcoming. We will go..."

Debby Shay Farnsworth

"Wonderful Italian restaurant in little Italy section of Schenectady. Owners Connie and George are fabulous. Try the Utica Greens or any veal dish...."

Tom Salzberg

"Delicious food, great service, and the perfect atmosphere! I found my new favorite Utica..."

Nikki Dominikoski

"Excellent food, fine service! The braciole (a dish not commonly found on even the most Italian of menus) was done to perfection; very tasty pasta..."

Paula Braun

"Honestly some of the best Italian food I've had in a while - everything was great (especially enjoyed the Utica..."

Beverly Ann May Beaudette

"Entire meal enjoyed by all 6 of us! Very good service, they even sang happy..."

Susan Przybylek

"I came for the first time tonight with my mom and grandfather and it was amazing..... the service and food was amazing and I loved the atmosphere �..."

Tabetha Fredenburg

"My wife and I were looking for a restaurant for our anniversary and ended up at Cornells with no reservation. There were no tables available at the..."

Ramesh Chunilal

"Great atmosphere! Fantastic food! Wonderful service! We had a wonderful relaxing dinner before a show at Proctor's. The maitre d' even brought us a..."

Kathy DelGiacco

"When we arrived, we were shown to our table almost immediately and were waited on shortly after. The food was delicious and the service impeccable...."

Nikki Wilson

"Our servers Vanessa and Jamie were Awesome. Very attentive Food was outstanding and that is coming from a person that always finds something to..."

Ed Kinner

"Fabulous dinner and desserts!! Beautiful interior and the waitstaff is amazing. The owner even came over to chat with us! Definitely going..."

Maria DeLucia-Relyea

"We discovered Cornells in August when we dropped our son off for his first year at Union. We were shocked by the great pricing, impeccable service,..."

Bill Wenzel

"Dinner with family to kick off the Christmas weekend. From the warm greeting when we walked in, delicious apps, outstanding entrees, and the..."

Terry Dillman-August

"They have the best pasta fagoli. Also lived their specialty cavetelli homemade pasta with chicken and..."

Lisa Lafler Smith

"The food was good. The ambiance was excellent and the service was..."

Robert Flint Jr.

"I am basing this on the Italian Festa food the were selling. If it is that good at a street fair, I can only imagine how fabulous a sit down meal..."

Elizabeth Igler

"Delicious Italian fare.... thank you for the delicious food and attentive servers. Great evening in celebration of Mothers..."

Virginia Gabrielle

"Eat the zeppoles and the Brussels sprouts, they are amazingly fantastic, if I lived in town I would be here every week! Thank you for a delicious..."

Sara Bear

"I would give them 6 stars. Meal was beyond delicious. They are a cut above. We lucked out and happened to try Cornell's under new ownership and..."

Lynn Ceraldi

"We had a reservation at 2 after our sons graduation. We arrived right at 2 and they seated us promptly. Everyone was exceptionally friendly, from the..."

Karen Tucker

"Great ambiance, very attentive bar tenders, comfortable and truly amazing food!! Never change your pasta sauce because it reminds me of home-made,..."

Lisa Cinelli

"Food was good. Went Friday during restaurant week (& Lent) but the "special" menu did not have a fish on it. Had to ask multiple times, different..."

Shauneen Kuczek

"We had a wonderful dinner here last night. Homemade pasta, tasty sauces and great service. We'll be back. It is so good to have you open..."

Mary Salvino

Taj Mahal

Accepts American Express

Seating

Accepts Discover

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"The best Indian food I have had in this area by far. Plus the owner has always been very welcoming to my family. Love this..."

Katie Gardner

"One of the best restaurants in the area! It's such a warm, welcoming place and the food is delicious. Also, the owners are so kind. Such a great..."

Rachel Clarey

"My husband and I love to visit the Taj Mahal Restaurant! Every dish we try we always enjoy. Yesterday we tried the lunch buffet that had variety of..."

Tracy Hassenpflug

"Friendly service (Thankyou Christine), awesome food (Thankyou Andrea), and great company (Thankyou Huggles). Recommend that you try this authentic..."

Deborah Shannon

"Best Indian food I've had in a long time since moving upstate. And fresh as can be. Buffets aren't always that fresh - this place is phenomenal! ..."

Erica Lehnert

"Their new warming buffet has been installed and lunch was delicious!!! We're so lucky to have this great restaurant..."

Robin Meyers Wiley

"I had the greatest experience at the Taj Mahal today. The Proprietors welcomed me even though the door was locked. I was there to buy naan and they..."

Delori Goodale Kubes

"Taj Mahal has reliably yummy, Indian comfort food at great prices served by wonderful people! Every time we visit Schenectady for work, we stop here..."

Brian Mattias

"Every time we visit the area, we must stop here! Awesome some food and..."

Victoria Kelly Darcy

"My fiancé and I just went to Taj Mahal for the first time, and it was amazing! All of the food was delicious and so flavorful! Everyone there was..."

Ashley Busse

"I've been to India and this is the most authentic Indian food I've ever had since being there. Absolutely..."

Kimmy Ann

"OMG the food is so good here. I have yet to try the buffet but I know I will..."

Alex Wozniuk

"When Waheed and his wife take care of us our experience has always been fantastic and yesterday was no..."

Beth Anne Tamburrino

"Fantastic lunch buffet! Eggplant dish and tandoori chicken can't be..."

Becka Bean

"No words can describe it. Love this place too..."

Nimmy John

"Amazing food, and the owner Waheed (spelling?) is super friendly! It is definitely a diamond in the..."

Marianne A. Clifford

Johnny's

88/100 (2460 ratings)

Filet Mignon and Shrimp

Gelato Cake and Blackout Cake

Bruschette

Burger

Penne Pasta with Sausage

Wheelchair Accessible

"Very impressed with the restaurant. Beautiful inside, delicious food, great service and professional staff! Staff interaction was very nice! I loved..."

Marla Massaconi

"My first time dining at Johnny's. Noisy in the bar area but expected considering the Proctors and holiday crowd. Our waitress was friendly and the..."

Marge Hogle Senecal

"This was my first time at this restaurant. The food was delicious and the desserts were amazing! Our waitress was always attentive and very..."

Pamela Middleton

"The food was wonderful everything .The service was great will be going back down for Dinner soon every time I go the food is just Delicious And My..."

Dolores Lewis

"We had lunch at Johnny’s today and the food was great as always. We had our 15 month old with us and he decided that he did not want to sit at all..."

Becca DeMeo

"A beautiful family owned Italian restaurant in downtown Schenectady. The food is amazing as well as the service. The home made pasta was very good...."

Susie Thomas Jones

"The food was incredible. The staff/service was exemplary. We were in town for a show at Proctor's. But, we will definitely make a trip down the..."

Patti O'Connor Siano

"The food was absolutely fantastic. From the bread to the pasta dishes, dessert and wine were all worth going back..."

Shannon Knapp

"We had 7:00 reservation. Went a hour and a half early to sit at the bar. So glad we did !! The bar staff was really busy , flat out. But made us..."

Joe Sicilia

"I am Italian and very picky about where I eat especially when it comes to Italian food I make my own sauce so I find others sauce to be flavorless..."

Christie Buono

"Great atmosphere, staff, as well as their suggestions, & better food. Got here at opening time & had the restaurant to ourselves for the first 30..."

K. F.

"Everything was absolutely delicious from the start of the meal with the bread through the end of the meal with coffee and dessert. We will be coming..."

Angela Connolly

"Delicious at every turn! We've had wedding rehearsals, birthdays and work events at Johnny's and they never disappoint. While a bit pricy, the..."

Amy Sonder

"Service was perfect; pleasant and attentive. Food was excellent, especially the arancini appetizer and eggplant entree. Entrees were more than..."

Patti Rella

"The food here was stellar! You can really tell they take the time to carefully craft their sauces, and the flavors were really on point! I had the..."

C James

John Riccitello Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"Don’t judge a book by its cover! It may be in a different location than you would think, but that’s what gives it its charm! It’s been there..."

Jenna Rose

"Service was great and the food was amazing. The homemade mozzarella sticks and fried calamari were good. My very picky son had spaghetti with vodka..."

Brittney Renaud

"Incredible meal on Sunday! Delicious homemade Italian food, great service and relaxing ambiance!! Highly recommend!!..."

Mark Perrella

"The food was excellent; it was our first time there and so happy we got a table on Easter! Our waitress was sweet and the owner so kind to us! She..."

Karen Cherico Ottati

"The service and food was great. We showed up with a party of 8 and no reservations. The place was packed and we had a table in less than 10..."

Tom Darling

"This place is better than excellent! Always a great meal every time! And the service is a..."

Mary Lou Crane

"Our family has enjoyed this place, the food and the people for generations. Always a must visit when I am in..."

Valerie Ann Diaz

"If you want a delicious meal this is the place for it.. Real Italian sauce, homemade Italian bread, Minestra, not just limited to authentic Italian..."

Donna Romleski

"Love this place! A cozy place tucked away in Schenectady, excellent service and food! A derp red sauce, flavorful and..."

Cindy Clancy Folmsbee

"Old Family Restaurant serving Italian food at it's finest. Huuumm it's so good.!!..."

Bob Barlette

"It's not a flashy place and that is perfect for me and the food is awesome.The staff is friendly too and very reasonable in..."

Trish Roes Harrington

"Very small restaurant, but the food is just like Grandma made..."

David Brown

"Great service and delicious food ! Old school vibe. Lived in this neighborhood growing up. Love that this restaurant is still here! ��..."

MaryBeth Osterhout

"A Wonderful Traditional Restaurant! Superb Friendly Service,Had the best French Onion Soup..."

Kevin Wayne

"The food is always excellent , the service is outstanding and the drinks are perfect ! What more can you ask..."

Joseph Di Carlo

"Had dinner last night, it was fantastic! Especially happy to enjoy the fried zucchini flowers and have garden fresh tomatoes and basil on my fish..."

Laura Falco

Peter Pause Restaurant

88/100 (1214 ratings)

"Great breakfast spot! See your breakfast being made, amazing homefries, blueberry pancakes and French toast �!!! Wonderful wait staff&..."

Jane Cameron Sanderson

"Ate breakfast there after staying at the River’s Casino. The food was great the people were friendly. Good old school diner..."

Gabrielle Champagne-Baxter

"Food is on point, especially the homemade bread. Approval from this Schenec native now living in Saratoga county. It's my go to spot before work now..."

Kosta Sikamiotis

"Absolute must in Schenectady area for breakfast. Down home and neighborhood friendly. Breakfast special can't be..."

John Plummer

"Absolutely the best breakfast on the planet! Fantastic..."

Andrew Yarter

"Excellent breakfast, great menu & prices and staff was so pleasant and efficient!..."

Karen Cherico Ottati

"Excellent food and service with good..."

Keith Elms

"Stopped in yesterday for lunch,The service and the food were exceptional!!!!Never been..."

Peter Cremo

"Fist time visitor. Food was excellent. Staff was very..."

Tom Casey

"My husband was born in Schenectady and brought me here to see his home. My favorite time during the trip was our stop at Peter Pause. Luckily for..."

Debbie Ernest Jacobsen

"As good as ever. New owners have not skipped a beat. Place is always packed like nothing has..."

Jeff Dormond

"I eat breakfast at Peter Pause very often. Dean and his staff have done a great job with the transition of ownership. The food and old school..."

Jim Marx

"Awesome diner! If you want breakfast this is the place! The staff are awesome and super helpful! We went as a large group and they accommodated us as..."

Tyler Morris

"Great food! We had the Cali, breakfast burrito, and fre-shavocado, hash, blueberry pancakes, and home fries. Everything was..."

Melissa S.

"Excellent meal! Felt like I went back in time. To the good old diner days. Best coffee I have had in a long time! My Greek omelet was cooked to..."

Pat B

"A wonderful inexpensive diner with a lovely homey atmosphere. Always a pleasure to get brunch..."

Grey McDoogle

"Family run short-order breakfast place, been around since 1958. Very easy to miss. Even using Google Maps, we drove right by it, had to double back...."

Jeff Sobel

"I went here for the first time last weekend & boy I was not disappointed!! The food & service were both excellent!! I'll definitely be returning for..."

David Zoller

"Very nice Breakfast place. Very good. They don't take coupons which is understandable. Small place,..."

Laura Konopka

Pizza I Made from Their Dough

"Best cannoli I've had outside NYC in a long time. Regionally made sauce sold here. Off street parking in lot adjacent to building. Fresh mozz cheese,..."

Karen Munze

"One of the top Italian bakeries in the area. Every time I stop in to grab something I either get caught up in buying more than what I need as they..."

Joe Battaglia

"Always great there. Got my favorite. Tomato pie. Pizza with sauce n grated cheese. Better than most places regular pizza. Get there early or you..."

Ed Pirrone

"This is a great place for catering orders, my work ordered chicken parm and baked ziti from this restaurant has a catering order along with a salad..."

Saleem Abdulah

"I just love Perreca's bakery. When there grab some tomato pie or one of their sandwiches. My favorite is the sun dried tomato and mozzarella. And a..."

Harold Kozlowski

"Best bread and treats in town !! Tomato 🍅 pie mmmm. Don't forget a cupcake made for two but eaten by one !!..."

Maria Jones

"Great old bakery. I usually get a loaf of bread and a 50lb bag of flour to make bagels. Worth the..."

John Collen

The Appian Way

"Thank you Gina for making the delicious Gnocchi tonight! You made my dad’s 93 birthday very special! The food was outstanding as..."

Clate Hart

"Food was outstanding! The homemade bread was the best..."

Peter Juliano

"Wonderful Atmosphere. Great Service.Fantastic Food!Please go there and enjoy a safe friendly home cooked meal. True Italian taste !Recommend highly..."

Joann Rescelo

"Plan to spend a few hours here. Everything is made in house (even the olive oil used in the restaurant is from their family's olive grove in Italy...."

Emily Gosh

"Great location for quality Italian food. visited on a wednesday i think. looking forward to coming back with my coworkers. the place has a good feel..."

Melvin12 S

"The food was out of this world Waiter was great Right on top of..."

Ken Tibbitts

"Smooth process for take out order was ready for me when I got there. Portions were hot and generous. PS the bread is to die for!!! I cant wait..."

Lynn M

"It's like having mom cook for you. Two and half hours of..."

Ernie Selke

Pho Queen

Wheelchair Accessible

"What a wonderful hidden gem in the heart of Schenectady downtown! Our dine-in experience began with Pho Queen’s veteran server, Sean. He was..."

Jennifer Taylor

"Kui Tiao Tom Yum Talay (seafood noodle soup) and vegetable spring rolls. Food/Value: B Service/Wait Time: B Decor/Environment: B Parking: C (Street..."

Paul Paterakis

"I am a regular customer, more or less have tried most of the entrees in the menu. However, my favorite for appetizers are the Crab Rangoon, and the..."

Saif Haque

"Simply amazing, from the service to the food. We saw the place as we were driving to another restaurant we usually frequent, but talking to someone..."

Benjamin Merritt

"Delicious food and wonderful staff! The dine-in atmosphere is beautiful but it's also very easy to order takeout and the food tastes just as fresh..."

Amy Sonder

"I had a delicious bowl of pho at this restaurant. When I arrived the restaurant was actually empty so I changed my takeout order to dine in. The..."

Subhanir Chitnis

Bel Cibo Bistro, Llc

"Hidden gem in downtown Schenectady.. Great food and staff. Friendly and fun. Thank you for a wonderful brunch with the..."

Art Forget

"If there were more stars to rate this gem of a restaurant I'd add them! We had an amazing dinner at Bel Cibos's and highly recommend it. I will be..."

Karen Thornton

"The best lunch downtown. Great menu. Friendly wait..."

Michael Casadei

"Been here twice so far, both times the food was outstanding and the service even better!!! Such a friendly..."

Mary Z Redmond

"Went in for lunch today, and it was amazing. Such a cute place, delicious food, and great service. Really glad I finally ate..."

Rachael Noel

"Just had the most amazing panini, so stuffed but if she brought out another i’d eat that too! YUM! Not to mention the delicious cupcake I had for..."

Amber Szady

"I had the special for lunch today and it was enough to bring home for lunch the next day. A flat bread with tapanade, artichokes, chicken, spinach..."

Nicki J. Auletta Foley

"Food was delicious; server informative and friendly; service uncommonly slow; would definitely go back..."

Linda Campbell Dettbarn

"We had a great evening on St. Patrick's Day. The food was delicious, the service was kind and attentive, the entertainment (Ed Salvo) was fabulous,..."

Tammy Arquette

"Amazing food and great service!! Highly..."

Marie DeBrocky

"Went mother's day weekend and the food was delicious and friendly service! Definitely want to go back and try Sunday..."

Diana Beatty

"Everything I have tried there has been fantastic! I love good food and Bel Cibo has it!..."

Kerrie Wolf Piechota

"We love BelCibo..I can't decide what I like best..Everything I have ever had is sooo..."

Susan Leach

"Outstanding every aspect was great Perfect Paninis and service and cleanliness. Staff was..."

David Lucier

"Great place, food and service was excellent. I will..."

Vanessa Aguilar

"Good food, relaxed atmosphere, enjoyable live music for Sunday brunch. But sitting at a window table where there was more light made it hard to read..."

Tim Rice

"Stopped into Bel Cibo on a sort of drive by visit. Didn't know what to have for dinner and wanted something new. Service was amazing..HANDS DOWN!..."

Mrs. L. Rucker

"Bel Cibo is the friendliest place I have ever set foot in, and the food is exquisite! Their service is second to none. Every time I go there I leave..."

dtnc556

"What a charming dining experience! Food is carefully prepared and tasty. So many delicious options, hard to choose which one. Soup, sandwich or..."

Vincent LeGere

"Bel Cibo is an unsung hero in the culinary abyss that Schenectady has become.The food at Bel Cibo is always Excellent and Fresh, Unique and Lovingly..."

Richard Mare

"Again, friendly environment and yummy foods! Greeted each visiting guests and friendly banter. Place looks clean, well kept and lovely decor...."

Lindsay Miller

"Delicious panini's and the Mac salad is amazing!!! I assumed the cupcakes had to be brought in by a bakery because they're so fresh. They're made by..."

Stephanie Ciampolillo

Casa Real Mexican Restaurant

86/100 (1392 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Villa Italia

Wheelchair Accessible

"My family and I have been going to Villa Italia for years. I got my wedding cake from here, and we always order custom birthday cakes from Villa. The..."

Swaila Rasoully

"Villa Italia is one of my favorite dessert shop for local goodies when I'm in the mood. I always get the rainbow cookies, there's just something..."

Stephanie Lall

"Hire Villa Italia! My wife and I got their Red Velvet cake with cream cheese frosting for our wedding and it was delicious. Everyone at the wedding..."

Brandon Lee

"Terrific sfogliatella before a show at Proctors. I live in Italy and this was a good one...perfect pastry and not too sweet filling with semolina. ..."

JRThiker

"The pastries there are out of this world. Just so y'all can see what l'm talking about, check-out the pics I've posted along with this review. The..."

Anthony Quinones

"Tiramisu cup. Food/Value: B Service/Wait Time: A Decor/Environment: A Parking: C (Street parking) *Photos by me Follow me on Instagram:..."

Paul Paterakis

"The best tasting quality cakes I have ever ordered besides my 1 private cake maker Grace Flagg in Averill Park. These cakes are creamy and moist.Best..."

Brenda Ellman

"we ordered 200 cupcakes for our wedding. Variety of different flavors. I’ve been eating them for a straight week. One of the best cupcakes I’ve..."

Melissa Yelle

Pizza King

86/100 (3955 ratings)

"A staple in the downtown Schenectady area. Food has always been great every time we order from them. Our order was never messed up, late, etc and we..."

Anil Singh

"Lunch time is crazy here, but worth it. Been a few times and recently tried again as the last time I was here was before the world went crazy. The..."

Joe Masucci

"Wow the pizza is excellent!! So many different types too! The only gripe I have was the garlic knots could have used more garlic. But seriously I..."

Michael Burdick

"Fresh Pizza. Good variety and great customer..."

Ishtyaq Qadri

"It was Dirty what the City of Schenectady did to the King back in the day. Rip KING. Great pizza! My favorite is the mushroom chicken marsala, then I..."

Tech Park

"A lot of options for pizza by the slice or if you want to order a whole pie. The place has a good amount of tables and the prices are affordable...."

Amy Sonder

Rooster's Ny

Wheelchair Accessible

Breakfast

Lunch

Mid-range

"What a wonderful restaurant! The food, service and decor was fantastic. My family and I were passing through the area on our way home to Ottawa,..."

Michael Ellis

"I just love this place. I’ve been there a couple of times now and I’m never disappointed. My friend and I were there the day of the ribbon..."

Connie DiCrosta Charbonneau

"We found a fantastic new place for breakfast and lunch,within walking distance from home! Walking will be needed, due to the frequency of future..."

Victoria Garcelon

"This place has gr8 food and a friendly staff. Extra thx to Ziggy for making a Popeye burger for me on a Saturday. Delicious !!! Love the pastries..."

Antoinette Parker Marhafer

"Went for breakfast. I never knew the place existed! Good service and very good prices!Will definately go..."

Melanie Okrent

"Today was the second time I visited Rooster’s NY and it was sooo good! I love the breakfast burrito with home fries inside! I couldn’t wait to..."

Alyssa Fialkoff Fecura

"Great Atmosphere, food and service. The Holy Canoli coffee is amazing! I will surely make this a regular spot to..."

Jenn Regan

"My husband and I went with our 2 year old Sunday and the food was delicious. The fruit was so fresh and my daughter ate every bit of it. The staff..."

Shannon Hobbs

"Seriously the best breakfast in Rotterdam! Plus a light and cheery environment. This place is awesome..."

Kaeli Sardos

"Atmosphere is chill food is great service is on point and the decor is..."

Brian Hildreth

"This was our first time here. It was clean and well kept. I ordered the steak, egg and cheese(swiss) breakfast sandwich,it was good,though Bigger..."

Lynn B

"This is a quaint restaurant, open for breakfast and lunch. The menu is limited, but has plenty to offer. The egg sandwiches and stuffed french toast..."

S L

"This was our first time here. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The menu is small, but everything is so expensive! If you want a simple..."

Kira

"What can i say about this place! So welcoming!! the food is so delicious the owners are very friendly!! Its my new saturday brunch..."

Undercover Brother

"It's a confusing parking lot with the entrances on side streets one way in and out. The theme continues at the front counter no one there just head..."

Jonathan Smith

Union Cafe

Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Omelette

Fruit Bowl

Sandwiches

Chicken Sandwich Special

Ham Egg and Cheese Sandwich

Italian Omelette

Pancakes

Strawberry French Toast

Pita with Our Homemade Tatziki

Mediterranean Wrap with Onion Rings

Greek Salad with Chicken Slovaki

"Staff and food were awesome, they put together a breakfast for me that was not on their menu and their home fries to die..."

Christine Nazarenus

"Union Cafe was recommended to us by our waitress at the Hotel we stayed at. I have been to lots of restaurants and one of my favorites breakfast is..."

Tracy Trevorrow Sims

"Visited Union Café this morning and it is always an amazing experience!!! The food is cooked to perfection every time and the atmosphere is..."

Tamie Fowler

"Excellent cafe on restaurant row, Upper Union. Oversized meals for reasonable prices. I've had both breakfast and lunch here and both were..."

Nicki Tindell Ogonowski

"This place is the best. The Greek platters are awesome. The service is always great as well. Highly recommend eating..."

Bob Orminski

"The staff was very friendly and theyre food was on point. Over all great experience and I will defenatly be going back..."

Hussan Abdulmagid

"The food here is great. We had the banana and Nutella pancakes, the eggs, bacon, toast and pancakes and they are delicious. Portions were perfect...."

Gabriel Castellanos

"My husband and I had an outstanding breakfast here today. The quality of the food was just amazing. Hash and eggs and marscapone stuffed French toast..."

Christine Reeves Van Ullen

"Went in for lunch, had the chicken parmigiana wrap with fries. It was excellent. My server was perfect. Cant wait to go..."

Brandon Wal

"Visited the Cafe for lunch, cusine was excellent as was the service, our server a young lady named Rebecca was awesome and most friendly and easy to..."

Mikey Hanrahan

"We asked Siri for the best diner in the area and it was #2 on the list me being me always skip #1 and glad we did. The owner/host was very pleasant..."

Michelle Martin Hajjar

"I go there every Saturday morning along with my friend. The staff is very friendly and the food is outstanding. Highly recommend to..."

Chuck Porter

"Best food around (especially the gyros & eggplant fries) and the staff is..."

Taryn Schmidt

"Such a nice, homey place. The wait staff is so friendly and professional, as is management. Always a smile on their faces ! The food is very good,..."

Annette Wheat

"The only thing that went wrong was that I couldnt finish the whole thing. Great coffee, great eggs and hash. Servers are really quick and attentive...."

Michael

"Loved it! My daughter brought me for Mother’s Day we sat on the patio deck, quick courteous and..."

Toni Marra

"Very quaint place to stop. Friendly fast service. Amazing food!! So glad we..."

Roxanne Carrier

"Food was wonderful as always, and staff were pleasant and..."

Colin Thomas

"I can’t praise this place enough. Delicious food all around, tasteful decor, and decently fast service even on a busy day. It’s definitely a mix..."

Robert Homan

"Nice to be able to walk there, have been there several times never had an issue. Only been there for..."

DAVE Wolfe

Marino's Flying Pizza

"I Found a BIG SLICE of Heaven! Trying new places around me in the area since getting my business up and running...Lo and Behold this pizza (Sicilian..."

James Lane

"Everything we ordered was awesome! Great antipasto, pizza, and chicken parm. The service was very good, our server was very friendly and attentive...."

Rob Gustafson

"Busy and limited seating, but some of the best authentic pizza around complete with dough..."

K C

"Some of the best pizza in the Capital District; ordered a pepperoni, sausage and mushroom pizza. It was hot and fresh when I got there to pick it up,..."

Michael P

"8-cut cut pizza with mushrooms, onions, and peppers. Food/Value: A Service/Wait Time: C Decor/Environment: B Parking: D (Has their own parking..."

Paul Paterakis

"I can’t believe I’ve lived in Schenectady for 15 years and never been here. Really delicious food and attentive, friendly service - despite there..."

Peter Delocis

"Best pizza in the city. Or in the case of my photos, best pizza in Tampa. Packed and flown down there to some adoring fans. (Note, 2 pies in one..."

Jay Matthiessen

"One of the best pizzas in the area. I have been enjoying Marinos for a long time. However, since we moved further outside the city we don't order..."

Joseph Stacey

Scotti's Pizzeria

"I have had meals @ Scotties many times! Never a bad meal. Never to oily or over loaded with butter like some restaurants do when they don't know how..."

Dawn Wittner

"Good food, decent prices and friendly staff. Great place to take a..."

David

"What a fantastic restaurant! The food The service The atmosphere Our family has loved coming to this small gem on upper Union St for years, ever..."

David R

"Okay, so came back for a second time off of a disappointing first try and was blown away. The veal was spectacular, the mushroom sachetti is..."

Michael

"Chicken Ricotta pizza. Food/Value: B Service/Wait Time: A Decor/Environment: A Parking: C (Street parking) *Photos by me Follow me on Instagram:..."

Paul Paterakis

"Food and atmosphere is excellent. Service was impeccable and the chef is top notch. I had the brined pork chop special. Fall off the bone and juicy...."

ArchAngel 518

"Scotties is one of my favorite Italian places in the capital region, and there are a lot to choose from. From the steaming hot, freshly baked bread,..."

George LaTourette

"Lovely, quaint restaurant with amazing food and equally awesome staff! Small, intimate dining room, not a very large place but what they lack in sq...."

David Whitcomb

"This is one of my favorite restaurants in the area! I've been coming here for 20 years and the marinara pizza is what keeps bringing me back. The..."

Melissa Laws

Daley's On Yates

84/100 (2310 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Crispy calamari surrounded by bed of toasted greens and cherry tomatoes-three distinct palate experiences in one. Extensive wine, beer and..."

Marianne Parker

"I was very impressed with this place I think the service was excellent from start to finish and I definitely will go back again if you like good..."

Bob Canton

"This is the place to be! Breathtaking atmosphere, delicious food and cocktails and friendly staff. Highly recommend Daley’s on..."

Marlo Gallo

"Food was amazing. The pot roast melted in your mouth and the scallops were succulent! Nice place to go for just drinks and..."

Darlene D'Agostino

"Absolutely amazing new spot! We went for my birthday and can’t wait to go back. The atmosphere alone is fantastic, then add on the delicious meals..."

Angela Rosetti

"Another home run in downtown Schenectady. Great food and great atmosphere. The outdoor patio is..."

Glenn Gandrow

"Stunning space, super friendly staff, and great foot. The edamame dip is to die..."

Ashley Putz

"A super friendly place with excellent ambiance & amazing food!!! Definitely..."

Alisha Rule

"A+all the way. Great outdoor seating. Staff really know customer service. Fun menu choices, great acoustics, upscale, jazz kind of vibe. A real jewel..."

Susan Stewart

"Finally a restaurant with NYC style in this area! Very well planned and executed! Our visit during the soft opening was fabulous. Very highly..."

Jerry Vien Jr.

"Great addition to the Schenectady restaurant scene! Wonderful food, high energy staff that is both friendly and professional, and an outstanding..."

Tony O'Rourke

"- I have dined there, and, attended an event there. Definitely THE new Place to go to. Several dining/event areas, inside, AND, outside. Very cool..."

T.R. Laz

"The food was delicious, as were the inventive cocktails, and the service friendly and quick. Looking forward to hanging out on the beautiful patio..."

Lydia Zaluckyj

"Absolutely a great evening. The food, atmosphere and most of all the hospitality is 5��! Thank you for a wonderful evening..."

Robert McKinley

"Fantastic! Wonderful ambiance and friendly professional waitstaff! We had the Calamari appetizer - delicious! Our entrees were amazing. Thank you..."

Kim Rainey

"It was a great atmosphere love the outside and the inside very different from other restaurant around here food and service was great can’t wait to..."

Jeanine Borrelli

"Excellent food , great atmosphere and great staff..."

Kathleen Keary

"Great new place...decor is beautiful! Worth checking out!!..."

MaryBeth Osterhout

"I will definitely be back, amazing atmosphere, and great..."

Mary Catalano

"A fine eating establishment off the beaten path. Wait staff was super courteous and on point during our whole 2 hour dinner. Loved the Mother’s..."

Anil Singh

"We enjoyed the eggplant appetizer and pot roast and scallop entrees when we were in. Fresh ingredients, nicely seasoned and cooked to perfection. The..."

Leslie Beauregard

"Fantastic meal. Great ambiance. Extremely nice..."

Pat B

"Amazing food, service and experience. Jeanna was absolutely fantastic and we were so sad to hear that it was her last night. Absolutely loved the..."

Peter Scott

"My wife and I went out for a late Valentine's dinner and Daley's didn't disappoint, fresh bread, cocktail's, my wife has the raspberry gin fizz I had..."

Smokn Jo

More Perreca's Restaurant

84/100 (1060 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I ordered "Take Out" for me and my husband today as a special treat!! Nobody beats Perreca's Tomato Pie, Italian soups or Italian bread! Absolutely..."

Katherine Venette

"On this week's adventures in brunching we kept it local. Decided to sit out on the back patio which is very nicely set up. Once settled in we..."

Justme Bee

"Been a long time since I had eaten here. My DIL thoughtfully made reservations for Mother's Day. I had my favorite, Eggs in Purgatory. Delicious..."

D Clark

"The food was incredible. They make an awesome tomato sauce, we were really impressed. The portions were perfect. Great prices and the service was..."

A C

"My first time at Perecca's for dinner last night. The staff were wonderful, attentive and very nice. I had the Scallop special with Creamy Risotto..."

Maryanne Godlewski

"In my visit there, I was very much happy with the service and the food were just great! Loved the attitude of the hosts there and it was..."

Abdur Rouf

"This place was great! The food was good. Service was good. Bustling little..."

Rebecca Gwozdz

"Cannot say enough about how great the sever,and chef accommodated the customers . Especially as they were the only employees worker Wednesday night..."

Kathy Bazicki

Druthers Brewing Company

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"I'm so happy Druther's built a place in Schenectady! The location is great and the outside patio area is so beautiful on a sunny day. I've never had..."

Tina Foley Fisher

"Amazing service,food and atmosphere. The service was fast food was delicious and out quickly all was fresh cooked! Beer was amazing! Love the new..."

ShannonChris Colin

"It was such a neat place and the food was great and our waitress was so nice & friendly!!! Very..."

Gail Freeman

"I’m so glad that Druthers chose to open a location on the water & in such a convenient spot. Our service and food were both..."

Holly Daley

"Great food and we were seated quickly and great..."

Steven Kellogg

"Went here for dinner on a sunday. We had a reservation and were taken to our table promptly upon arrival. Our server was prompt and friendly. We had..."

Kristy P

"The Mac ‘n Cheese is serve sizzling hot and it is delicious! Service is friendly and efficient. The ambience is fun and clean. Nice outdoor seating..."

Kat Fred

"Nice casual dining option on the Mohawk harbor. Beer was good, judging from the New England IPA that we had. Food, pub style, was good as well. ..."

Credible Critic

"We were in town for a softball tournament and stayed across the street at the Marriott. Went here based on Google reviews and it didn't disappoint. ..."

John Gniadek

"My friend and I had to wait for the rest of our party to show up and the staff seated us anyways. They were so patient even though we didn't order..."

William Casey (Wolfe)

"The Druthers Burger is the best burger! They allow you to substitute salad for the fries, if you..."

Dawn Szurek

"Absolutely amazing food, service, atmosphere CHARLES IS 👌👍He was an absolute gem. The pasta was the best I've tasted in all of..."

Shenna Singh

"Oh I love the atmosphere, the venue, the service, the gluten-free options, and the view. I was consistently disappoint in the last three times I went..."

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