The best restaurants in Schenectady

45 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Koto

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Hibachi fare & sushi assortments highlight a broad menu presented amid colorful Japanese murals.

260 Wolf Rd (Latham)

Hibachi fare & sushi assortments highlight a broad menu presented amid colorful Japanese murals.

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Pasta Pane

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Casual restaurant & bar serving a seasonal Italian menu in a rustic-chic setting.

18 Park Ave (Clifton Park)

Casual restaurant & bar serving a seasonal Italian menu in a rustic-chic setting.

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La Fiesta

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Colorful cantina with a mariachi band & patio seating serving traditional Mexican fare & margaritas.

15 Park Ave Ste 7 (Clifton Park)

Colorful cantina with a mariachi band & patio seating serving traditional Mexican fare & margaritas.

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Comfortable restaurant offering a menu of pasta and other Italian standards alongside craft beer.

237 Union St

Comfortable restaurant offering a menu of pasta and other Italian standards alongside craft beer.

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Sushi Prime 88

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Relaxed restaurant featuring all-you-can-eat sushi along with familiar grilled options.

300 Clifton Corporate Pkwy Ste 310 (Clifton Park)

Relaxed restaurant featuring all-you-can-eat sushi along with familiar grilled options.

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Modu Sushi

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Cozy restaurant for sushi and Korean plates in a family-friendly setting.

1747 US-9 (Clifton Park)

Cozy restaurant for sushi and Korean plates in a family-friendly setting.

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Teppanyaki, creative sushi rolls & other Asian-inspired dishes served in a casual space.

611-B Troy-Schenectady Rd (Latham)

Teppanyaki, creative sushi rolls & other Asian-inspired dishes served in a casual space.

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Spicy tuna rolls, chicken teriyaki & other classic specialties served in a comfy setting.

1683 US-9 #9 (Clifton Park)

Spicy tuna rolls, chicken teriyaki & other classic specialties served in a comfy setting.

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An abundant Japanese menu includes creative sushi rolls & hibachi entrees in strip-mall environs.

19 Clifton Country Rd (Clifton Park)

An abundant Japanese menu includes creative sushi rolls & hibachi entrees in strip-mall environs.

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Sake Bon 1

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Spacious Japanese-Thai restaurant featuring fried rice and noodles, as well as a sushi bar and teppanyaki grill.

15 Park Ave (Clifton Park)

Spacious Japanese-Thai restaurant featuring fried rice and noodles, as well as a sushi bar and teppanyaki grill.

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Bright, modern choice serving creative sushi, hibachi meats & other Japanese plates, plus cocktails.

158 Wolf Rd (Albany)

Bright, modern choice serving creative sushi, hibachi meats & other Japanese plates, plus cocktails.

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Italian comfort food such as chicken francese and lasagna served in a relaxed setting.

239-241 Remsen St (Cohoes)

Italian comfort food such as chicken francese and lasagna served in a relaxed setting.

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Family-run Italian kitchen specializing in heaping plates of traditional fare in a retro atmosphere.

1254 Congress St

Family-run Italian kitchen specializing in heaping plates of traditional fare in a retro atmosphere.

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A la carte eatery serving Korean BBQ cooked on table grills, plus hot pot and all-you-can-eat options.

2309 Nott St E (Niskayuna)

A la carte eatery serving Korean BBQ cooked on table grills, plus hot pot and all-you-can-eat options.

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Relaxed brewery and restaurant, offering pub grub favorites, craft beer and hard cider.

221 Harborside Dr

Relaxed brewery and restaurant, offering pub grub favorites, craft beer and hard cider.

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Warm, family-friendly venue for traditional Dominican and Puerto Rican dishes, plus cocktails and beer.

2236 Broadway

Warm, family-friendly venue for traditional Dominican and Puerto Rican dishes, plus cocktails and beer.

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Comfort-food specialist serves up all-day breakfast, fresh pastries & slabs of signature cheesecake.

1801 State St

Comfort-food specialist serves up all-day breakfast, fresh pastries & slabs of signature cheesecake.

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19th-century farmhouse turned elegant American eatery with a cabana bar pitching daily happy hour.

2 Freemans Bridge Rd (Glenville)

19th-century farmhouse turned elegant American eatery with a cabana bar pitching daily happy hour.

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Window-serve comfort food like burgers, fries, sundaes & shakes with water-ski shows on the river.

5 Schonowee Ave (Scotia)

Window-serve comfort food like burgers, fries, sundaes & shakes with water-ski shows on the river.

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When the craving hits, Mr. Fuji Sushi has you covered with fresh sushi, pristine sashimi, crispy tempura, teriyaki, hibachi, and…

1475 Western Ave (Albany)

When the craving hits, Mr. Fuji Sushi has you covered with fresh sushi, pristine sashimi, crispy tempura, teriyaki, hibachi, and slurp-worthy noodles. Grab takeout this week for an easy weeknight win or linger over plates that balance comfort and artistry, no fuss, all flavor.

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Fans of Japanese fare choose from sushi, hibachi dishes & kitchen entrees in a lively, modern space.

1620 Western Ave (Albany)

Fans of Japanese fare choose from sushi, hibachi dishes & kitchen entrees in a lively, modern space.

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Laid-back local haunt dispensing burgers, beer & weekend brunch amid TVs & jukebox tunes.

1094 Madison Ave (Albany)

Laid-back local haunt dispensing burgers, beer & weekend brunch amid TVs & jukebox tunes.

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Grappa '72

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Elegant eatery, tucked away in a strip mall, featuring classic Italian fare, music & grappa.

818 Central Ave (Albany)

Elegant eatery, tucked away in a strip mall, featuring classic Italian fare, music & grappa.

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Sushi Tei

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Relaxed Japanese eatery serving cooked fare & creative sushi rolls, plus beer, wine & sake.

1800 Western Ave (Albany)

Relaxed Japanese eatery serving cooked fare & creative sushi rolls, plus beer, wine & sake.

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Josie's Table

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Relaxed place for pasta dishes, salads, pizza and burgers, plus beer, wine, cocktails and sandwiches.

1475 Western Ave (Albany)

Relaxed place for pasta dishes, salads, pizza and burgers, plus beer, wine, cocktails and sandwiches.

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Upscale Brazilian eatery featuring all-you-can-eat grilled meat carved tableside & a salad bar.

1 Crossgates Mall Rd Spc E-111 (Albany)

Upscale Brazilian eatery featuring all-you-can-eat grilled meat carved tableside & a salad bar.

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Breakfast-to-dinner American fare in a stylish restaurant with happy hour, craft beers, and cocktails.

The Desmond Hotel Albany, 660 Albany Shaker Rd (Albany)

Breakfast-to-dinner American fare in a stylish restaurant with happy hour, craft beers, and cocktails.

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Unpretentious, family-friendly sports bar with TVs, hearty American pub grub & weekly trivia nights.

1238 Western Ave (Albany)

Unpretentious, family-friendly sports bar with TVs, hearty American pub grub & weekly trivia nights.

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MISSION BBQ

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Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.

1440 Central Ave (Albany)

Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.

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Big Apple-style slices, meat-topped pies & basic Italian fare in a simple spot with outdoor tables.

1825 Central Ave (Albany)

Big Apple-style slices, meat-topped pies & basic Italian fare in a simple spot with outdoor tables.

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Italian chain serving steak, classic entrees & cocktails in a traditional setting.

1553 Central Ave (Albany)

Italian chain serving steak, classic entrees & cocktails in a traditional setting.

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Casual eatery known for pizza (incl. slices and delivery) as well as for pasta, wings and subs.

217 Wolf Rd (Albany)

Casual eatery known for pizza (incl. slices and delivery) as well as for pasta, wings and subs.

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Ralph's Tavern

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Far-reaching menu of American & Italian favorites served in casual, dark-wood quarters with a bar.

1328 Central Ave (Albany)

Far-reaching menu of American & Italian favorites served in casual, dark-wood quarters with a bar.

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This contemporary venture provides traditional Vietnamese specialties & a thoughtful wine list.

1683 US-9 (Clifton Park)

This contemporary venture provides traditional Vietnamese specialties & a thoughtful wine list.

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Milano

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Northern Italian food & wine in brightly colored digs with an open kitchen & checkered banquettes.

594 Loudon Rd (Latham)

Northern Italian food & wine in brightly colored digs with an open kitchen & checkered banquettes.

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Casual ramen joint, also serving Chinese standards like rice noodle soup alongside chicken rice dishes.

1704 Western Ave (Albany)

Casual ramen joint, also serving Chinese standards like rice noodle soup alongside chicken rice dishes.

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Casual eatery for fried chicken and beef burgers, plus fries and milk shakes.

1206 Western Ave (Albany)

Casual eatery for fried chicken and beef burgers, plus fries and milk shakes.

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Relaxed Asian eatery for Japanese classics such as sushi, hibachi and tempura.

2452 US-9 #109 (Malta)

Relaxed Asian eatery for Japanese classics such as sushi, hibachi and tempura.

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Wingstop

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Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

911 Central Ave (Albany)

Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

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Upscale pub dishing up modern American fare and cocktails in a cozy space.

186 Main St (Altamont)

Upscale pub dishing up modern American fare and cocktails in a cozy space.

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A veteran family-run standby for classic Italian dishes, from zuppa di pesce to veal parmigiana.

2080 Western Ave (Guilderland)

A veteran family-run standby for classic Italian dishes, from zuppa di pesce to veal parmigiana.

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Albany Wasabi

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Light-filled, modern chain branch serving up bento boxes, sushi and hot Japanese dishes.

195 Wolf Rd (Albany)

Light-filled, modern chain branch serving up bento boxes, sushi and hot Japanese dishes.

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Spanish-Italian cooking & wines are the focus at this intimate eatery with a quaint bar & terrace.

1192 Western Ave (Albany)

Spanish-Italian cooking & wines are the focus at this intimate eatery with a quaint bar & terrace.

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Upscale surf 'n' turf meals complement the extensive wine list at this stylish steakhouse.

1470 Western Ave (Albany)

Upscale surf 'n' turf meals complement the extensive wine list at this stylish steakhouse.

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Casual Asian fusion restaurant serving a range of comfort food, including sushi, and wontons.

265 Osborne Rd Ste 1 (Albany)

Casual Asian fusion restaurant serving a range of comfort food, including sushi, and wontons.

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