The best restaurants in Troy

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

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Villa Valenti

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Lively neighborhood bar featuring a menu of Italian-American fare, plus music & trivia nights.

729 Pawling Ave

Lively neighborhood bar featuring a menu of Italian-American fare, plus music & trivia nights.

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Unagi Sushi

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A menu featuring traditional & creative sushi rolls alongside Japanese classics in a modern space.

118 4th St

A menu featuring traditional & creative sushi rolls alongside Japanese classics in a modern space.

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EMRY's Garden

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Burger, pizza and small-plates stop with a beer garden vibe that also sells flora.

2 King St

Burger, pizza and small-plates stop with a beer garden vibe that also sells flora.

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Casual place serving pasta, subs, Italian entrees & gourmet pizzas with homemade dough & sauce.

445 Hoosick Rd

Casual place serving pasta, subs, Italian entrees & gourmet pizzas with homemade dough & sauce.

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Jimmy's Pizzeria

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Local fixture offering pizza with a variety of toppings, plus subs & wings, for takeout & delivery.

475 5th Ave Ste 1

Local fixture offering pizza with a variety of toppings, plus subs & wings, for takeout & delivery.

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Red & Blue

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Comfy eatery featuring classic sushi, teriyakis & typical Chinese entrees, with lunch specials.

2312 15th St

Comfy eatery featuring classic sushi, teriyakis & typical Chinese entrees, with lunch specials.

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Pancho's Troy

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Casual eatery for classic Mexican eats, beer and cocktails in warm surroundings.

740 Hoosick Rd Ste 6

Casual eatery for classic Mexican eats, beer and cocktails in warm surroundings.

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Neighborhood eatery for breakfast and lunch, with pizza and other comfort-food faves.

536 Pawling Ave

Neighborhood eatery for breakfast and lunch, with pizza and other comfort-food faves.

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Creatively topped pies join classic slices, wings & subs at this basic pizza counter open late.

125 4th St

Creatively topped pies join classic slices, wings & subs at this basic pizza counter open late.

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Familiar eatery featuring a broad menu and a casual vibe along with friendly, fast service.

855 Hoosick Rd

Familiar eatery featuring a broad menu and a casual vibe along with friendly, fast service.

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Casual option serving pizzas, subs, and other Italian dishes, plus catering.

219 2nd St

Casual option serving pizzas, subs, and other Italian dishes, plus catering.

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Familiar Japanese, Chinese & Thai entrees, plus sushi, presented in a casual yet classy space.

594 Loudon Rd (Latham)

Familiar Japanese, Chinese & Thai entrees, plus sushi, presented in a casual yet classy space.

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Deacon Blues

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Casual eatery serving Italian fare such as pizza, plus chicken parm, wings and burgers.

806 25th St (Watervliet)

Casual eatery serving Italian fare such as pizza, plus chicken parm, wings and burgers.

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Family-operated establishment prepares a vast menu of Italian standards plus Sunday brunch.

99 N Greenbush Rd

Family-operated establishment prepares a vast menu of Italian standards plus Sunday brunch.

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Old-school family spot since 1958 for traditional Italian & American fare plus signature macaroni.

315 8th St #3631 (Watervliet)

Old-school family spot since 1958 for traditional Italian & American fare plus signature macaroni.

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Red Front

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Italian standards & sauce-on-top pizza feature on a wide-ranging menu at this casual standby.

71 Division St

Italian standards & sauce-on-top pizza feature on a wide-ranging menu at this casual standby.

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La Capital Tacos

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Outdoor eatery featuring street-style tacos and burritos in a casual space with igloos for winter dining.

161 4th St

Outdoor eatery featuring street-style tacos and burritos in a casual space with igloos for winter dining.

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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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Cafe Euphoria

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Vegetarian-focused cafe with a selection of teas and coffees, plus art, thrift store items, and a coworking space.

225 River St

Vegetarian-focused cafe with a selection of teas and coffees, plus art, thrift store items, and a coworking space.

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Pizzas, sandwiches, wings, and other comfort food in a casual space.

1615 Broadway (Watervliet)

Pizzas, sandwiches, wings, and other comfort food in a casual space.

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I Love Rosa

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Casual spot for homemade Mexican and Latin dishes, including gluten-free options, plus churros.

90 Broad St (Waterford)

Casual spot for homemade Mexican and Latin dishes, including gluten-free options, plus churros.

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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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Casual eatery serving specialty wood-fired pizzas & Italian pastas, plus beer & wine.

33 2nd St

Casual eatery serving specialty wood-fired pizzas & Italian pastas, plus beer & wine.

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Friendly eatery offering a menu of authentic Mexican staples, from tacos to burritos.

597 2nd Ave

Friendly eatery offering a menu of authentic Mexican staples, from tacos to burritos.

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Mexican joint offering tacos, burritos and other standards, plus takeout and casual dining.

23D Lower Hudson Ave (Green Island)

Mexican joint offering tacos, burritos and other standards, plus takeout and casual dining.

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De Fazio's

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Italian eatery serving wood-fired pies & handmade treats in an easygoing outlet with outdoor tables.

266 4th St

Italian eatery serving wood-fired pies & handmade treats in an easygoing outlet with outdoor tables.

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Old-fashioned family restaurant with brick walls & floral wallpaper preps Italian staples & pizza.

853 4th Ave

Old-fashioned family restaurant with brick walls & floral wallpaper preps Italian staples & pizza.

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Flames Pizzeria

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Indian-inspired pizzas served in an informal setting. Wings and subs also feature at this eatery.

84 Ontario St (Cohoes)

Indian-inspired pizzas served in an informal setting. Wings and subs also feature at this eatery.

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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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Slidin Dirty

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Food truck for creative sliders, Southern fried chicken & seafood, plus beer, wine & event catering.

433 River St

Food truck for creative sliders, Southern fried chicken & seafood, plus beer, wine & event catering.

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Nighthawks

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Easygoing restaurant with a vintage vibe featuring cocktails, brunch & area-sourced cuisine.

461 Broadway

Easygoing restaurant with a vintage vibe featuring cocktails, brunch & area-sourced cuisine.

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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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Traditional Korean dishes are on the menu at this locally–run eatery with a cozy, rustic ambiance.

95-97 Ferry St

Traditional Korean dishes are on the menu at this locally–run eatery with a cozy, rustic ambiance.

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Golden Grain Pizza Colonie hand-tosses dough made fresh daily, tops it with bright California plum tomato sauce and Bacio cheese with a…

217 Wolf Rd (Albany)

Golden Grain Pizza Colonie hand-tosses dough made fresh daily, tops it with bright California plum tomato sauce and Bacio cheese with a touch of buffalo milk, then bakes it in a rotating brick oven. Make this week easier, grab a pie or get delivery and call it a win.

From the Albany newsletter, August 15, 2026

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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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The Copper Crow

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Relaxed, modern eatery, bar, and lounge serving fusion dishes showcasing different cuisines, plus craft beer.

904 Broadway (Albany)

Relaxed, modern eatery, bar, and lounge serving fusion dishes showcasing different cuisines, plus craft beer.

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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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Casual pizza joint with thin-crust options, including vegan varieties and gluten-free alternatives.

75 Livingston Ave (Albany)

Casual pizza joint with thin-crust options, including vegan varieties and gluten-free alternatives.

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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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Japanese-style noodle soups including vegetarian options dished up in a historic railcar diner.

893 Broadway (Albany)

Japanese-style noodle soups including vegetarian options dished up in a historic railcar diner.

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677 Prime

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Upscale steakhouse with mahogany accents & colorful art features 400+ wines & weekday bar deals.

677 Broadway (Albany)

Upscale steakhouse with mahogany accents & colorful art features 400+ wines & weekday bar deals.

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Eggy's Place

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Casual spot featuring fried-food basics including breakfast sandwiches made to order plus burgers and lunch fare.

177 Montgomery St (Albany)

Casual spot featuring fried-food basics including breakfast sandwiches made to order plus burgers and lunch fare.

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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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