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Cafe Capriccio, Albany, NY
Cafe Capriccio, Albany, NY
Cafe Capriccio, Albany, NY
Cafe Capriccio, Albany, NY
Cafe Capriccio, Albany, NY

Cafe Capriccio

4.7
4.7
2117 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:30 p.m.
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Cafe Cariccio, the region's only authentic Tuscan restaurant, has been a favorite dining destination in Albany for 30 years. The Cafe was voted Best Restaurant in the Capital District by Metroland Magazine for 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, and many times previously. Jim Rua and Franco Rua are proprietors. The Cafe is open for dinner every night. See our web site for details and photos.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Sicilian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Franco Rua
  • Catering
    Catering is available for small or large parties for pick up or for on premise events. Our menu is filled with our classics from our kitchen as well as the elaborate authentic Italian dishes that we serve at our Chef's Table.
  • Private party facilities
    The Cafe has a wonderful private dining rooms for private events. Our Chef's Table, located on the second floor above the main restauant, can hold parties of 10-17 and is an intimate open kitchen concept room where the chef cooks in front of your guests. The room also features a private entrance and private bathrooms just for this room. Our private room has wireless internet, screens and private staff. Our rooms regularly host business events and speaker presentations as well as family event, birthdays, anniversaries as well as couples dinners with friends.
  • Neighbourhood
    Albany
  • Cross Street
    Hamilton St.
  • Parking details
    Parking available without charge at the OGS State parking lot at the corner of Hamilton and Grand Street to the right of the restaurant on Grand Street.
  • Entertainment
    Walter and Julia Donnaruma perform jazz on Friday nights.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 2,117 people are saying

Cafe Capriccio reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Capital District

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Capital District

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Capriccio offers an "authentic Italian dining experience" with "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "delicious" dishes, including pasta and seafood, and the "cozy, romantic atmosphere." The waitstaff is "friendly and knowledgeable," enhancing the dining experience. Some reviews mention higher prices, but many agree it's "worth every penny."
2,117 Reviews
  1. Kathryn

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We were a party of 5 on a slow Sunday evening.Three of the five meals were not well prepared. The mushroom ravioli was a special of the day. The mushrooms inside were tough and chewy. The duck with pasta was another special. It lacked the porcini mushrooms as described and the duck was dried out and stringy. The Calamari Neri was seasoned heavily with an acidic balsamic, squid was tough and overcooked and pasta undercooked (not al dente yet). Lastly, the beet salad was underdressed and underwhelming. What a disappointment! Service and wine were excellent.

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  2. Sarah

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome as ever! From salad to entrees to dessert, everything was delicious! Jazz was lovely. Julia’s phrasing, dynamic range and timbre topped off a lovely evening. Can’t wait to return!

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  3. Olivia

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Birthday dinner for my fiance. Outstanding as always! Our go-to spot. Food and drinks are always on point

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  4. Michael VIP

    Washington DC14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining at Cafe Capriccio is always a wonderful experience.

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  5. JohnM

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous meal. Excellent service and even though it was busy we were not at all rushed.

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  6. Bill

    New York City18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Similar to NYC Italian restaurant- enjoyed the ambiance & the food.

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  7. Michael VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was introduced to Cafe Capriccio over 25 years ago and have been eating there every year since and whenever I’m in town. Food always good and always fresh and hot. Very friendly and sociable staff and an overall nice atmosphere and experience.

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  8. Will VIP

    New York City63 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service Friendly staff Nice selection on menu

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  9. John VIP

    New York City59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner at Capriccio was spectacular as always. Sophia and the rest of the servers were wonderful. Our table shared the meatballs, the octopus and the artichoke hearts for appetizers - all delicious. I had the Sorrento chicken and it was excellent. Every time my wife and I are in Albany we try to have dinner here. Worth the trip.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and services was outstanding. Pasta Steak was delicious and the Peanut Butter and Oreo cheesecake is something I will be getting every time I go. No wait we had reservations at 7pm on a Friday and they took us right in as soon as we arrived at 6:45pm.

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FAQs

Cafe Capriccio offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (518) 465-0439.

Cafe Capriccio is rated 4.7 stars by 2117 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Cafe Capriccio

49 Grand Street, Albany, NY 12207

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Hamilton St.
  • Neighbourhood
    Albany
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Sicilian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking available without charge at the OGS State parking lot at the corner of Hamilton and Grand Street to the right of the restaurant on Grand Street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Franco Rua
  • Entertainment
    Walter and Julia Donnaruma perform jazz on Friday nights.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Catering is available for small or large parties for pick up or for on premise events. Our menu is filled with our classics from our kitchen as well as the elaborate authentic Italian dishes that we serve at our Chef's Table.
  • Private party facilities
    The Cafe has a wonderful private dining rooms for private events. Our Chef's Table, located on the second floor above the main restauant, can hold parties of 10-17 and is an intimate open kitchen concept room where the chef cooks in front of your guests. The room also features a private entrance and private bathrooms just for this room. Our private room has wireless internet, screens and private staff. Our rooms regularly host business events and speaker presentations as well as family event, birthdays, anniversaries as well as couples dinners with friends.
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