Cafe Capriccio

Name: Cafe Capriccio
Address: 49 Grand Street, Albany, NY, United States, 12207
Telephone: (518) 465-0439
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1621 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 2, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(518) 465-0439

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Sicilian
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(518) 465-0439
Website
http://www.cafecapriccio.com/
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.

Location
49 Grand Street Albany, NY 12207
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

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Popular dishes

Cured Meat Antipasti$18.00
Ciardiniera, provolone, artisan cured meats
Grilled Shrimp Cocktail$16.00
with mixed olives & cocktail sauce
Grilled Octopus$16.00
Castelvertrano olives, Romesco
Smoked Pork Belly$16.00
Brussels Sprouts & roasted pablanos. Finished with maple crème fraiche & balsamic reduction
Fried Artichokes$12.00
with Romesco & Castelvertrano olives
Greens & Beans Passannante$13.00
Escarole, white beans, pancetta
Eggplant with Four Cheese$13.00
Lightly battered, light tomato sauce
Wood Roasted Meatballs$14.00
Local pork, beef & chicken with tomato sauce & fresh mozzarella made in our wood oven
Mushroom "Meat" Balls$15.00
In an aromatic sage marsala sauce
Bruschetta$14.00
Gorgonzola & wild flower honey
Roasted Pumpkin$15.00
Topped with goat cheese, walnuts & honey
Pumpkin Bisque$14.00
Finished with maple crème fraiche & crushed walnuts

Insalata

Meatballs & Burrata$18.00
Two of Jim Rua's signature meatballs served with wedge lettuce & fresh burrata
Beet & Orange$13.00
Pistachio, goat cheese, arugula, orange vinaigrette
Mix Greens Salad$12.00
Fresh tomatoes, carrots & cucumbers
Grilled Apple Waldorf$15.00
Roasted grapes, pickled celery, walnuts & crumbled gorgonzola with maple vinaigrette
Gorgonzola Wedge$16.00
Our homemade creamy gorgonzola dressing over wedge lettuce & bacon lardons

Wood Oven Pizza

Vegan Mozzarello Available + $3

Truffle$18.00
White pizza with Gran Tartufino truffle infused cheese, cardoncello mushrooms
Calabrese$16.00
Red Sauce, fresh mozzarella, spicy housemade salami
Pesto Fresca$16.00
Roasted Red Peppers, Eggplant, Fresh Mozzarella & Basil Pesto with arugula & balsamic reduction
Speziato$18.00
Chorizo, Shrimp, Cherry Peppers with garlic cream & fontina cheese
Napolitana$14.00
No cheese, tomato sauce, olives, capers, anchovies, garlic & oregano
Margherita$14.00
Fesh tomato sauce, basil & mozzarella
Agricoltore e Uovo$18.00
Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella & locally sourced Duck egg

Pasta

made fresh daily

Ravioli della Sera$28.00
Ask your server about tonight's ravioli selection
Sausage & Shrimp Risotto$28.00
Tomato confit, kalamata olives & capers
Puttanesca$25.00
Bright & savory tomato sauce with olives, capers & anchovy, served with tagliatelle
Tuscan Pumpkin$25.00
Mushroom "meatballs" in a savory pumpkin sauce over tagliatelle
Arabiatta$28.00
Sausage & grilled chicken in spicy red sauce
Calamari Neri$28.00
A Capriccio classic recipe of fresh pasta in squid ink sauce, served with tagliatelle
Vegan Alfredo$25.00
Cauliflower alfredo with roasted pumpkin & grilled onions
Vegan Mediterranea$25.00
Roasted red pepper, artichokes & grilled onions topped with arugula & pepitas
Filetto di Pomodoro Genovesi$18.00
House tomato sauce
Sliced Steak$30.00
Sliced Steak served over Gorgonzola & arugula gnocchi. With sautéed mushrooms & balsamic reduction
Veal Francese$28.00
Lightly battered veal cutlet, lemon white wine sauce
Chicken Francese$25.00
Lightly battered chicken breast, lemon white wine sauce
Funghi & Salsiccia$25.00
Crumbled sausage cooked in our mushroom cream sauce
Boscaiola$28.00
House imported Tartufino cheese cream sauce from Tuscany, topped with arugula
Ragu Napolitana$25.00
Local beef & pork slow cooked with tomato sauce & fresh herbs
Siciliana$28.00
Gnocchi in our filetto sauce with prosciutto, garlic, basil & seasoned ricotta
Shrimp Gambino$28.00
Wild shrimp, tomato confit, lemon white wine butter sauce, toasted breadcrumbs, served with tagliatelle

Main Course

Veal Saltimbocca$34.00
Tender veal with prosciutto & sage, lightly pan seared with saffron risotto & vegetables
Pork Osso Buco$32.00
Braised in red wine & aromatic vegetables served with saffron risotto & vegetables
Chicken & Eggplant Sorrento$30.00
Lightly breaded chicken thigh layered with eggplant with four cheeses in tomato sauce with seared polenta & vegetables
Maple Pork$32.00
Grilled pork tenderloin sliced & finished with a maple Dijon glaze with roasted potatoes & vegetables
Stuffed Eggplant$28.00
Eggplant stuffed with spinach & roasted peppers, topped with our four cheese blend with seared polenta & vegetables
The Chop$55.00
16+ ounce Veal Chop topped with a cherry pepper shallot jam served with roasted potatoes & vegetables
Pumpkin Caponata$28.00
Roasted chicken finished with a maple bourbon garlic glaze served with with roasted pumpkin caponata & potatoes
Maple Brine Salmon$36.00
Roasted pumpkin, black beans, caramelized onions & saffron risotto
Braised Beef$38.00
Our signature Chianti braised beef & root vegetables with roasted potatoes & vegetables
Chicken Rollatini$32.00
Stuffed with chorizo, fontina & carmelized onions topped with cherry pepper garlic cream with roasted potatoes & vegetables

What 1,621 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Best Food
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FilomenaB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience3
Restaurant really needs an update? Food is a little expensive for what you get
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rr8563
Memphis/West TN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience4
kitchen "forgot" my order (group of 5) but wait staff did a quick recovery, with meal comp-ed. Food was delicious...and innovative. We all tipped generously....my portion was the cost of my meal, and wine. Strongly recommend this unique Albany gem.
W
Wonderful
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food is always excellent and staff are awesome.
K
Kathleen
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love it here, my all time favorite restaurant! The food is ALWAYS exceptional and the staff is amazing! The place has such a great vibe to it, so peaceful
WE
WynnE
Charleston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Even though we increased the party size we were seated joyfully and quickly. Lovely wine, food, service and general ambiance. A favorite spot.
K
Kathryn
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is always expertly prepared. Have been away from indoor dining due to Covid, but was welcomed back and made to feel at home! We’ll be back on a regular basis. Great staff - thanks Carly and Franco!
R
Renae
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Husband and I went there for our anniversary and we’re not disappointed with the food or service! Will have to go back as there were many menu items we would love to try!
BC
BrittneyC
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant was recommended to be the best Italian in Albany. It did not disappoint. The service was amazing and the food was excellent! The ambiance was very calm and comforting you did not feel like you were in downtown Albany. If you are looking for a quiet/romantic/date night evening I would strongly recommend Cafe Capriccio.
JM
JulieM
San Francisco
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Four cheese eggplant, beet salad, margarita pizza, cherry cheesecake. Every single dish was perfection. Pleasant friendly staff. Such a pleasant evening that I texted the restaurant link to my daughter.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food and service
N
Nathan
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food was very good. Bread could have been warmer and the risotto could have been creamier but no major complaints
K
Kayla
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
Cafe Capriccio never misses! We loved our meal and the one member of our party who had never been said it was his favorite meal he'd ever had in Albany. Mushroom "meat" balls are fantastic and we all loved our entrees!
KC
KellyC
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful evening as always when dining at Cafe Capricco. My cousin had a layover in Albany, and I knew we had to take him to this gem to experience what we have for many years. He was very impressed with the food and said that next time in town, he wants to come back and dine again at Cafe Capricco. We love it here and always look forward to the fabulous dining experience we’ve come to know here. Highly recommend! Thank you to all who make our dining experience the best possible.
MF
MichelleF
New York Area
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff is always friendly and welcoming!! Our dinners were amazing!!
S
Sandy
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were warmly greeted, sat at the perfect table for four of us, after which we had first-class service from start to finish. The food was delicious; beautifully presented and prepared exactly to our liking. There was nothing that we would have changed as the warmth feeling of all the wait staff made one feel as though we were special, invited guests.
BS
BonitaS
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love bringing out-of-town guests here for excellent food and for a “bit of Albany culinary history”. Good wine choices and homemade pasta a real draw!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
They open up at 5:00 pm . It was our 25 wedding anniversary. We were greeted at the door and seated right away.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
75th birthday celebration was filled with smiles, good company, good food and good wine! Cozy space for the family to be together!
j
jonathanb
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great meal! Service and attentiveness was fantastic!
DC
DanC
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was excellent and plentiful ! The waitstaff was extremely knowledgeable of the menu and very helpful in answering questions! Menu was extensive. Can't wait to go back - I have a new favorite ! Parking was great too!
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Exceptional
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Best restaurant in Albany, year after year. New menu is awesome.
SW
SaraW
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite restaurant since the very beginning. Always love the ambiance, the hip servers, the music (opera, jazz, standards). The knotty pine, so enveloping. And best of all the food -- carefully and creatively prepared but never straying too far from cuisine that is authentic rather than fussy. The best Albany restaurant be far with a devoted and loyal following. Thank you Cafe Capriccio for another memorable night.
MR
MarciaR
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hadn't been here for many years. Was not disappointed. Food, service, and ambience all excellent.
M
Meme
Las Vegas
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Really great food. We look forward to returning.
f
federicofirenze
New York Area
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Wonderful service-creative Italian food. Happy experience
JP
JPNY
New England
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Homemade pasta was delicious!
P
Paula
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Café Capriccio always so consistently delicious, the red snapper special was amazing, of course the four-cheese eggplant, puttanesca, and my personal favorite, the Boscaiola! Thank you for a wonderful dining experience!!
PD
PeterD
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
fantastic dining experience. always a great meal. Will definitely go back.
V
Vally
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It's always a special night at Cafe Capriccio. My favorite restaurant in the area. They have the perfect balance of great food and a cozy atmosphere.
B
Benjamin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place was fantastic. Delicious homemade Italian cuisine, excellent service, great quiet little place that reminded my wife of her Italian grandmother's house. 10/10 would recommend to anybody and would absolutely visit again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was impeccable, the ambiance was casual & cozy and the food was exquisite!!!!
F
Foodie
Washington DC
20 reviews
vip
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience3
Food was bland and Olive Garden quality
A
Annk
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love going to Cafe Capriccio for celebrations! The service they provide always make you feel special. And the food is always fantastic. It is easy to see why they are such a favorite in Albany. Will be going again.
CJ
CelesteJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best Italian restaurants in the Capital Region! Good food, good service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the staff from the moment you step inside this delicious place, they are warm and welcoming. Food is innovative and always delicious!
MM
MichaelM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Amazing food and atmosphere. Only complaint was that our appetizers and salads arrived at the same time.
CB
ChrisB
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
Our server wiped her nose with the palm of her hand right in the dining room!so nasty!t
MC
MikeC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were great. I really enjoyed the eggplant and chicken sorrento. Best I've ever had!
AC
AngelaC
Nashville
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
I always get the chicken Francescas and it’s amazing. This time I was very disappointed the flavor just wasn’t there. But as usual our 5 cheese eggplant was outstanding as well as my bfs mushroom ricotta ravioli. And there bread is just amazing also.
RB
RichardB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was pleasantly impressed with the food, the service and the ambiance. I would definitely recommend it .

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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 1621 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 2, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(518) 465-0439

49 Grand Street Albany, NY 12207

Additional information

Cross street
Hamilton St.
Neighborhood
Albany
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
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

Website
http://www.cafecapriccio.com/
Phone number
(518) 465-0439
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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Cafe Capriccio

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

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Stuffed Eggplant

Risotto

Sliced Steak

Antipasti

Cured Meat Antipasti$18.00

Grilled Shrimp Cocktail$16.00

Grilled Octopus$16.00

Smoked Pork Belly$16.00

Fried Artichokes$12.00

Greens & Beans Passannante$13.00

Eggplant with Four Cheese$13.00

Wood Roasted Meatballs$14.00

Mushroom "Meat" Balls$15.00

Bruschetta$14.00

Roasted Pumpkin$15.00

Pumpkin Bisque$14.00

Insalata

Meatballs & Burrata$18.00

Beet & Orange$13.00

Mix Greens Salad$12.00

Grilled Apple Waldorf$15.00

Gorgonzola Wedge$16.00

Wood Oven Pizza

Truffle$18.00

Calabrese$16.00

Pesto Fresca$16.00

Speziato$18.00

Napolitana$14.00

Margherita$14.00

Agricoltore e Uovo$18.00

Pasta

Ravioli della Sera$28.00

Sausage & Shrimp Risotto$28.00

Puttanesca$25.00

Tuscan Pumpkin$25.00

Arabiatta$28.00

Calamari Neri$28.00

Vegan Alfredo$25.00

Vegan Mediterranea$25.00

Filetto di Pomodoro Genovesi$18.00

Sliced Steak$30.00

Veal Francese$28.00

Chicken Francese$25.00

Funghi & Salsiccia$25.00

Boscaiola$28.00

Ragu Napolitana$25.00

Siciliana$28.00

Shrimp Gambino$28.00

Main Course

Veal Saltimbocca$34.00

Pork Osso Buco$32.00

Chicken & Eggplant Sorrento$30.00

Maple Pork$32.00

Stuffed Eggplant$28.00

The Chop$55.00

Pumpkin Caponata$28.00

Maple Brine Salmon$36.00

Braised Beef$38.00

Chicken Rollatini$32.00

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