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Cafe Capriccio, Albany, NY

Cafe Capriccio

4.6 (2130)
$31 to $50
Italian
49 Grand Street, Albany, NY 12207

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
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.

Dining areas

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.
  • Neighborhood
    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 2,130 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Capital District

    Neighborhood gem

  • Capital District

    Great for fine wines

  • Capital District

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Capriccio is celebrated for its "excellent food and service," offering a cozy, authentic Italian dining experience. Guests praise the "friendly and knowledgeable staff," delicious dishes, and charming ambiance. While occasional inconsistencies in service or menu availability are noted, the restaurant remains a beloved spot for special occasions and memorable meals.
2,130 Reviews
  1. Hiroko

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We all enjoyed the wonderful yummy foods and the exceptional service last night! As always, Cafe Capriccio never disappoints us!

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  2. Cynthia

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve lived in Albany for 25 years and never eaten here - I’m mourning all the lost time and meals out that failed to meet this new standard. The food was excellent, the atmosphere cozy and the service was the among best I’ve had in a restaurant - every member of the waitstaff (and hostess) were checking in and supporting the dining experience at all tables. I find most places from Albany to Saratoga the experience is spotty or just ok - it’s obvious the culture here is one you can count on a great experience worth your money every time. I can’t wait to go back.l and I can’t wait to bring friends who have not been.

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  3. Greg

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the meal was amazing, the service was great, they made us feel welcome and they are make you feel like you are family

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  4. Edward

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal as always! The staff is always accommodating and friendly.

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  5. Thomas

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, a great meal at Cafe Capricio. They never disappoint.

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  6. Karin

    Upstate New York1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was amazing, the staff treated us like royalty, we will definitely be going back.

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  7. Mark

    New York City31 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice venue, convenient parking made strides to make up for my blah entree. I shouldn’t have ordered the pork chop. It was tasty but dry and just overcooked. The sides were uninspired. My fellow patrons all enjoyed their meals of the cod risotto special (I should have gotten that), chicken franchaise. Noise level low to allow for conversation during and after the meal.

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  8. PETER

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Capriccio...classic and quality Italian dishes...every thing we ate was wonderfully prepared. The sauces are so perfect in taste and how they complement the dishes. Our server was personable and sharing and just a pleasure. We have told out of town family that they need to visit so we can take them here.

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  9. Warren VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food,service and ambiance. Highly recommend!

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  10. Chris

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    This is a place we've returned to over the last decade or so, but the last two dinners have been disappointing. The food is reliably good, but we used to love the service and it has slipped. Not necessarily the interaction at the table but other aspects of our experience. Both times we've mentioned they were special occasions, but neither time was it acknowledge by staff, so why are we asked about that when we make the reservation? This last time, as well, we ordered an appetizer, which never came. We had to remind the waitstaff that we ordered a bottle of wine after our food arrived at the table before I could even get half way through my cocktail. We felt rushed, unimportant, and ended up looking forward to getting out of there. It is a shame, because like I said the food is pretty good and it was one of our favorite spots in the past.

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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 4.6 stars by 2130 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Cafe Capriccio

49 Grand Street, Albany, NY 12207

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hamilton St.
  • Neighborhood
    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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