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Cheese Traveler
Son of Egg
H & L on the Hudson
Villa Di Como Ristorante & Pizzeria
Iron Gate Cafe
Caffe Italia
Grappa 72 Ristorante
New World Bistro
Cuckoo’s Nest
Rosanna’s Italian Kitchen
Bake For You
Cardona’s Market
Umana Yana
Simone’s Kitchen
Mr D’s
Memphis King BBQ
Mamoun’s
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Full Restaurant Details Below
Attractions
Name
Type of Attraction
Rating 1-5 Scale
Address
Phone Number
Web Site or Facebook
Discover Albany Visitors Center/Walking Tour
visitor center
4
25 Quakenbush Square
518/434-0405
Grafton Lakes State Park
state park
5
100 Grafton Lakes State Park Way Grafton NY (22 miles ne of Albany)
518/279-1155
All Area Restaurants With Details
Restaurant
Rating On 1-5 Scale
Price Category
Type Of Cuisine
Address
Phone
Menu Favorite
Location Within State
Website
Cheese Traveler
5
moderate
cheese shop
540 Delaware
518/443-0440
blue jay cheese
charcuterie plates
pate
smoked duck breast
simple pleasure
rose lemonade
fig & pig stilton
griiled cheese sandwich
e central
Son of Egg
4
inexpensive
korean
418 Madison Ave
518/917-3806
bulgogi & kimchi sandwich or bowl
bibimbap rice bowl
crispy chicken bowl or sandwich
chicken katsu
e central
Villa di Como Ristorante & Pizzeria
4
moderate
italian
286 Lark St
518/475-7777
pepperoni pizza
funghi pizza
margherita
chicken parmesan
limoncello
tiramisu
arancini
e central
Iron Gate Cafe
4
moderate
american
182A Washington Ave
518/445-3555
farmhouse hash
bacado omelette
cornbread
squash soup
iron gate sandwich
stuffed french toast
john denver
black bean burger
elvis memphis scramble
e central
Caffe Italia
4
expensive
italian
662 Central Ave
518/459-8029
eggplant parmesan
lobster ravioli
cannolis
veal chop
spaghetti bolognese
veal marsala
clams casino
chicken contadina
cappelini ala dugan
caprese salad
e central
Grappa 72 Ristorante
4
moderate
italian
818 Central Ave
518/482-7200
uncle anthony’s pasta
chicken parmesan
burrata caprese salad
osso bucco
penne romanoff
scallops
e central
New World Bistro
4
moderate
international
300 Delaware Ave
518/694-0520
flatbread
jerk chicken
panang curry bolognese
ropa vieja
pork belly
purple haze shrimp
eggplant meatballs
smoked gouda meatloaf
e central
Cuckoo’s Nest
4
moderate
southern
234 Western Ave
518/650-7215
fried chicken
marinated watermelon salad
deviled eggs
chicken & waffles
chocolate bourbon pecan pie
biscuits
cuckoo sandwich
jambalaya
e central
Rosanna’s Italian Kitchen
4
moderate
italian
23 Dove St
518/462-9176
burrata
cacio e pepe
olive oil cake
piadini
cauliflower appetizer
pasta bolognese
bread
chitterra & clams
zappa de pesce
e central
Bake For You
5
inexpensive
bakery
5001 Dunhill Ct Slingerlands NY
518/207-5430
red velvet sandwich
girls best friend cookie
guiness chocolate cake
turkey bacon apple on croissant
bacon egg & cheese
cajun curry
ice cream sandwich
e central
Cardona’s Market
4
moderate
deli/italian
340 Delaware Ave
518/434-4838
chicken meatballs
chicken cutlet
baked ziti
chicken marsala
pasta fagioli soup
lasagna
baked ciabatta sandwich
papa sandwich
e central
Umana Yana
4
moderate
international
240 Washington Ave
518/915-1699
curry fish or chicken tacos
jerk lamb lollipops
injera plate
fried chicken
egyptian lo mein
ethiopian special
curried goat samosas
goat cheese croquettes
peri peri shrimp
walking chicken
crispy pork belly
plantains
pineapple mint chutney
e central
Simone’s Kitchen
5
moderate
mediterranean
121 Jay St Schenectady NY
518/746-4919
chicken shawarma bowl
falafel bowl
kale tabouli
sweet potato hummus
lemonades
mezza bowl
greek meatball
soups
wings
pumpkin or blueberry olive oil cake
baklava
e central
Memphis King BBQ
4
moderate
BBQ
1902 Van Vranken Ave Schenectady NY
518/372-5464
burnt ends
brisket
ribs
pulled chicken or pork
popcorn chicken
fried chicken thigh sandwich
buffalo mac n cheese
philly sandwich
smoked wings
parmesan garlic fries
baked beans
e central
Chee Bog
5
moderate
filipino
300 1/2 Ontario St Cohoes NY
518/961-2653
lechon kawaii
kayaman
inihaw baboy
halo halo
shanghai lumpia
shrimp chips
bbq chix
ube ice cream
e central
Naughters
4
inexpensive
breakfast/american
1809 5th Ave NY
518/818-9196
eggs benedict
omelettes
philly pork sandwich
industry eggplant sandwich
egg salad
tuna melt
sausage
veggie hash
fries w/pesto mayo
e central
Mamoun’s
5
inexpensive/moderate
mediterranean
206 Washington Ave
518/434-3901
great falafel on pita sandwich
baba ganoush
hummus
eggplant sandwich platter
baklava
shish kabob
tabouli
grape leaves
mint lemonade
e central