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Cafe Capriccio

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Address:
49 Grand Street
Albany, NY 12207

Neighborhood:
Albany

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Cuisine:
Italian

Price: $30 and under

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Cafe Capriccio Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.cafecapriccio.com
Email: jcapriccio@aol.com
Phone: (518) 465-0439
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm,
Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean, Sicilian
Executive Chef: Franco Rua
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Beer, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Wine
Catering: On premise catering only. We have elegant accommodations for small groups, up to 16 in our Chef's Table, and for groups up to 40 in our Tuscan Room.
Entertainment: Walter and Julia Donnaruma perform jazz on Friday nights.
Special Events & Promotions: We offer frequent special events, such as wine dinners, described on our web site.

Getting there

Cross Street: Hamilton St.
Parking: Public Lot
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.

A word from Cafe Capriccio

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 2011, 2010, 2009, and many times previously. Jim Rua and Franco Rua are proprietors, with… Franco Executive Chef at the Cafe and at their Saratoga restaurant, Capriccio Saratoga. The Cafe is open for dinner every night. See our web site for details and photos. Continued

Cafe Capriccio

4.4

101 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerFit for Foodies
Diners' Choice WinnerItalian
Diners' Choice WinnerNeighborhood Gem

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101 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

101 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

romantic(55)
fit for foodies(54)
neighborhood gem(53)

special occasion(47)
notable wine list(27)
good for groups(19)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (101)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food and service all top notch.

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Dined on 04/05/2012

2012

Dined on 04/05/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Food and service all top notch. We will return soon and often."

Dined on 04/05/2012

2012

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

One of the very best restaurants

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Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"One of the very best restaurants in the Capital Region and beyond."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent Northern Italian

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Excellent Northern Italian cuisine!"

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Good food; service ok

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/27/2012

2010

Dined on 03/27/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The food was good, however the service was fair because the multiple servers did not relay our requests to each other, so things were missed and the servers were inattentive. We asked for separate checks immediately upon ordering drinks (which is not hard now because of computer software now used at restaurants; but our orders came all on one check and when we asked again to separate the order; one of the servers came to our table and loudly said "who is going to take responsibility for the appetizer, we can't split that?" It was embarrassing because I already told the other server that I would pay for the appetizer. It made an otherwise nice meal very uncomfortable."

Dined on 03/27/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I enjoyed my experience entirely

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/27/2012

2012

Dined on 03/27/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I enjoyed my experience entirely and I was very impressed with the kindness and attentiveness of the staff! The setting was very comfortable yet intimate, which made for a lovely evening of conversation and commaraderie. All of the food we ordered was beyond delicious, notably prepared with fresh ingredients. What a wonderful place!"

Dined on 03/27/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Hadn't been for some time.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/19/2012

2007

Dined on 03/19/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Hadn't been for some time. Don't know why? Capriccio is one of the best restaurants in Albany."

Dined on 03/19/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

The bread was excellent!!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/09/2012

2012

Dined on 03/09/2012

2012

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The bread was excellent!! My entree was unpleasantly swimming in butter or olive oil, maybe both?...couldn't tell. I was hoping that the risotto would help, but the skimpy helping was soaked too. My husband's entree was better and a friend's ravioli was good also, but I won't be heading back any time soon...the cost verses the quality wasn't there."

Dined on 03/09/2012

2012

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The only flaw at Cafe Capriccio

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/18/2012

2008

Dined on 02/18/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The only flaw at Cafe Capriccio is the limited wine list. For such a top quality kitchen, the wine list is really quite limited."

Dined on 02/18/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

2nd time at the Albany location

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/15/2012

2007

Dined on 03/15/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"2nd time at the Albany location and had a wonderful dinner. will have to try the Saratoga location agin as we went the first week it opened and it 90+ degrees putside and with the wood fired oven it was brutal inside so not a good night to judge the food. I will have to go to the Saratoga Cafe on a night when Jim Rua is there to say hello to him."

Dined on 03/15/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

It's not often to find a restaurant

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/13/2012

2012

Dined on 03/13/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"It's not often to find a restaurant that successfully blends excellent food, service and ambience, but Capriccio pulls it off beautifully. I will be back again soon."