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Dining room bar - The Ritz On Union, Schenectady, NY

The Ritz On Union

4.6
4.6
126 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
The Ritz on Union has a traditional heritage while bringing a modern flair. We pride ourselves on providing a good sense of value with exquisite taste, presentation, and ambience. We offer Italian Continental dishes, inherent to our Sicilian background, with gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options for the most discerning of tastes, and our desserts are simply scrumptious. Enjoy cocktails and drink specials at our full bar.

During the pandemic of 2020, we demolished the old dining room portion of our facility and transformed it into The Ritz on Union. We styled a restaurant having a contemporary look, and focused the menu and service to provide the very best food and dining experience that Schenectady has to offer. In addition, we present the newest options for parties and gatherings, formal and work functions, and life events like showers, weddings and anniversaries. We can accommodate up to 65 people in our beautiful dining room.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Italian, Sicilian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (518) 688-1004
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Call 518-701-4501 For Details
  • Private party facilities
    Call 518-701-4501 For Details
  • Neighbourhood
    Schenectady
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 126 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Upstate New York

    Innovative

  • Capital District

    Innovative

  • Capital District

    Healthy

  • Capital District

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ritz On Union offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding food" and a "welcoming, friendly atmosphere." Guests enjoy flavorful dishes like salmon, risotto, and crème brûlée. While service can be inconsistent, the "excellent service" and "warm ambiance" often shine through, leaving patrons eager to return.

126 Reviews
  1. David

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The space is wonderful. Comfortable ambiance. Food was excellent and the service was great!

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  2. Hope

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Going on a special holiday night was probably not the best option for us as we were hoping to try several items from their regular menu. No mention online anywhere that they would have a limited, select menu for the night. None the less, the food & drinks were delish. Our waitress was friendly. The inside of the restaurant was festive and comfortable. The appetizer we ordered of calamari and shrimp with brussel sprouts was so good but it was ready at the same time our entrees were but they held the entrees until we completed the app. When the entrees came out , there was an issue with one entree ordered, they gave the wrong salmon dish. Once brought to the waitress' attention, she stated that the kitchen said it was their mistake and would make the proper dish ordered immediately. They did not take the wrong salmon dish from our table. About 15 minutes later she brought out the side of risotto that was missing, stating that i can keep the incorrect salmon dish as the kitchen stated its the same salmon just with different veggies and squash instead of the order of salmon with risotto, tomatoes and parmesan. While the food was good, it was now cold and we were disappointed in how they handled this. We will go back again, just not on a special holiday. Hopefully the 2nd time is more satisfying ....

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  3. Shirley

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed this restaurant. We had reservations however we’re not seated right away as there was only one person seating people and was crowded. We waited 15 - 20 minutes before being seated . Food was great and service slow due to lack of workers but pleasant and friendly staff. We would definitely eat there again. We chalk our experience up to it being New Years Eve.

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  4. Arnold

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is decorated very nice and the food is very good. Steak Frites was cooked perfectly however was seasoned with a bit too much salt. The service is slow. Took a very long time for us to get our food. I will go back, just not when I have plans for after the meal.

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  5. TheRobinsons

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dining experience on Christmas Eve 2024. Absolutely phenominal from start to finish! We picked our table from what was available even! What a nice touch?! Our cocktails exhibited a perfect mixologist expertise and brought promptly to our table. We started with the calamari and shrimp and the arancini appetizers which were delicious, followed by our entrees, the salmon over spaghetti squash and fettucine alfredo. Everything tasted amazing with exact seasoning, temperature and presentation. We were quite blown away by the whole experience in the restaurant. We took home our desserts and weren't as excited about them, however, we will definitely be back for another date of dining in the near future!

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  6. Danya

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Christmas Eve dinner. Wonderful service! Owner very engaged with customers.

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  7. Tom

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    On a busy night, service was attentive and efficient. Pork chop was excellent. Salmon over spaghetti squash was also a winner.

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  8. Tammy

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was mediocre, and its temperature was warm. The ambiance and service were great, although the food was below average. Has potential. Will not return.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    food was delicious - the restaurant is beautiful - the owner walked around speaking to patrons which is rare these days!!

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  10. Celeste

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful dining area and delicious food! Handful of solid vegan options, I was thrilled! Excellent service, a really lovely dinner spot.

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FAQs

The Ritz On Union offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (518) 688-1004.

The Ritz On Union is rated 4.6 stars by 126 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Ritz On Union

1720 union street, Schenectady, NY 12309

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Schenectady
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Italian, Sicilian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (518) 688-1004
  • Catering
    Call 518-701-4501 For Details
  • Private party facilities
    Call 518-701-4501 For Details
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