Innovo Kitchen

Name: Innovo Kitchen
Address: 1210 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY, United States, 12110
Telephone: (518) 608-1466
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (2330)

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

1210 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

Innovative
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

Chef John LaPosta has had a long and exciting career path which has landed him in the restaurant of his dreams. Along with his partner, Tina Kruger, he has created a wonderful American Gastropub full of great energy, fine hospitality, and of course, outstanding food.

It is his passion for excellence, beaming hospitality and tireless work that have been the hallmarks of John's 30+ years as one of the Capital Region’s most popular chefs. He is known for his outstanding food that he serves to "real" people in a fun and unassuming style. His simple philosophy has always been "put the love on plate." In doing this, people feel comfortable when reading his menus and do not feel as if they need to be a chef themselves to understand it. Inspired food and service in an unassuming manner with outstanding hospitality!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Contemporary American, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(518) 608-1466
Website
http://innovokitchen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
John LaPosta
Catering
Innovo Kitchen has a great catering division. We offer simple DIY catering, full-service catering, and a great Food Truck for events. Call Chef John 2 519-608-1466 to schedule an appointment to discuss all your corporate or social catering needs.
Private party facilities
Private dining room, which seats 18. Audio-visual equipment available

Location
1210 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110
Neighborhood
Latham
Cross street
Vly Road
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Korner Tomato Pie$8.00
Our take on Uticas Tomato Pie; Served @ room temperature
(2) Steamed Pork Buns$12.00
steamed Asian buns/crisp pork belly/pickled cucumbers/hoisin/sesame seeds
Cool Ranch Doritos Tater Tots$12.00
siracha ranch aioli
Clam Dip$12.00
classic clam dip/Sea Salt & Pepper crisps/ritz cracker/carrots
Chilled Melon Avocado Soup$8.00
Hot Crispy Oil
Crispy Confit Chicken Wings$15.00
roasted jalapeño/scallion/garlic/cool ranch/dipping sauce
Parmesan Tater Tots$10.00
malt vinegar lemon aioli
Pimento Cheese Spread$17.00
soft garlic bacon pretzels
(2) I-Street Tacos$10.00
Every day, our crew will create a street taco just for you! Ask what we made for you today!!! Today: Flour tortilla/Fried cod/Taco/slaw/Guacamole/Pico salsa/Cotija

Salads

Grilled Chicken Speedie Salad$23.00
marinated grilled chicken/Romaine/feta/cherry tomatoes/cucumbers/red onion/orzo/yogurt dressing/grilled naan
Simple Summer Salad$11.00
Boston Bibb/cucumber/crispy shallots/Dijon vinaigrette/marinated tomatoes
Caesar Salad$12.00
chopped romaine/croutons/with or without anchovies
Iceberg Round$15.00
ancho candied bacon/heirloom tomatoes/shaved red onion/buttermilk ranch dressing
Ahi Tuna Salad$30.00
seared rare/chopped greens/cashews/red onion/red pepper/ginger soy dressing/crisp noodles/crisp wontons
Summer Burrata$22.00
creamy burrata/chilled garlic rabe/blonde tomato puree/ripe tomato/Edamane salad/cheese Focaccia
Lobster Chop Cobb Salad$38.00
Classic lobster salad/Romaine/Chopped egg/cucumbers/tomatoes/bacon/shredded cheddar/dressing Louis
Summer Grain Salad$13.00
Barley/farro/quinoa/bell peppers/shredded carrots/cucumbers/fresh herbs/red wine vinaigrette/heirloom tomato/arugula

Macaroni

Orecchiette$21.00
crispy pancetta/garlic rabe/edamame/lemon parmesan cream/toasted crumbs
Rigatoni Riggies$18.00
Classic Utica Riggies/tomato vodka sauce/bell peppers/cherry peppers/mushrooms
Gemelli$28.00
sautéed shrimp/creamy corn/spinach
Cavatelli$18.00
white beans/sundried tomatoes/grilled chicken/white wine/basil butter
Bolognese$23.00
classic Bolognese sauce/fresh ricotta/Grana Padano/bucatini

Hot Dogs & Sausages

Served with house-made ranch chips

Gochujang Sloppy Joe Dog$16.00
Gochujang ground beef/kimchi slaw/dill pickle aioli
Reykjavik Dog$14.00
Mustard/ketchup/remoulade/crisp onions/pickles
New England Dog$15.00
Grilled NE roll/baked beans/chopped bacon/yellow mustard
Summer Grilled Bratwurst$18.00
Grilled Bratwurst/Brooklyn Summer Ale Saurkraut/German Brown Mustard/OnionJam/Pretzel Roll
Grinder$18.00
Sweet Italian sausage/garlic rabe/roasted peppers/Roasted garlic aioli/crusty roll

Sandwiches

served with crinkle cut fries, chopped salad, parmesan tots +$5, or Onion Rings +$5

Tuna Egg Salad Wrap$18.00
Fancy white tuna salad/Classic egg salad/Crisp lettuce/Flour wrap/Dice tomato & Cornichons
Cold Fried Chicken Sandwich$17.00
yellow cheese/ranch slaw/pickled jalapeños/tabasco honey glaze
Eggplant Burrata Focaccia$17.00
crisp olives-sun dried tomatoes focaccia/fried eggplant/creamy burrata/olive tapenade/banana peppers/arugula/pesto aioli
Taylor Pork Sandwich$21.00
Grilled Taylor pork roll/grilled Bread Alone sourdough rye/Swiss/slaw/1000 Island dressing
Summer Schnitzel Sandwich$17.00
mustard marinated crispy chicken/Swiss cheese/arugula caper pesto
50/50 Burger$23.00
cajun dusted angus brisket and slab bacon patty/american cheese/candied bacon/bread & butter pickle chips/habañero jam/smear of peanut butter
Black Bean Burger$18.00
house-made/arugula/pickled onions & cucumbers/chipotle aioli/pretzel roll
I-Burger$23.00
innovo special grind/toasted bun/aged cheddar/onion jam/house made pepper bacon/bread & butter pickles
Lamb Burger$24.00
feta cheese/pickled onions/arugula/sesame roll/tzatziki aioli
Salmon Burger$19.00
ground salmon/pickled cucumbers/arugula/Worcestershire aioli/red onion/potato roll
Lion's Mane Club Sandwich$18.00
Roasted lion's mane mushroom steak/banana peppers/roasted tomatoes/arugula/vegan roasted garlic aioli/ciabatta roll

Big Plates

Jambalaya Ala Sperry$21.00
andouille sausage/chicken/ham/sofrito/rice
Angus Flatiron Steak$39.00
Asian marinated/chilled peanut noodles/sesame cucumbers
Market Cod Chowdah$0.00
New England herb baked cod/steamed littlenecks/bacon lardons/potatoes/corn/cream
- MKT$0.00
Chatham Mussels$21.00
Sofrito/grilled bread
Chicken Cutlets$28.00
apple cabbage slaw/brown butter cavatelli/fried egg
Salmon$34.00
Pan seared/Summer fingerling potato corn succotash/roasted tomato butter
Lobster Roll$42.00
Lobster salad/toasted NE style roll/fries/coleslaw/Boston baked beans

What 2,330 people are saying

Innovo Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Loved For

Upstate New York
Innovative
Capital District
Great for brunch
Capital District
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Innovo Kitchen in the Capital Region delights diners with its "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "perfectly-cooked burgers," "authentic jambalaya," and "creative menu." The ambiance combines a "fun place" vibe with an "open kitchen" and "friendly staff," making it a favorite for both regulars and newcomers.

2,330 Reviews

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Matthew
New York State9 reviews
2.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Disinterested and rushed server. My jambalaya was good. The rice bowl was plainly average and nothing special. Had to ask for water refills three times. Never had the opportunity for a second glass of wine due to the server being so dismissive. We won’t be back. Dinner for two with tip was $150.
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Shelley VIP
New York City261 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service. We enjoyed the Monday night burgers. Just the right size and amount of sauce, lettuce, tomatoes and cheese. Great onion rings.
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Sara
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
It was delicious but service did take a little time
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Shelley VIP
New York City262 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a busy night but all of the staff including the hostesses pitched in. The chicken speidie salad was delicious and perfect for a hot summer night.Vallan K our server was very attentive snd efficient.
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Alan
New York City1 review
2.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was very disappointing. Pasta had no taste. Meatloaf was dry and tasted as it was cooked the day before.
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Paul
Upstate New York1 review
2.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We went at 3pm on Father’s Day. When we got there we found out you could only order from the brunch menu. Nothing on their website mentioned this. We decided to stay. My wife was allowed to, with reservations, to order from the kids menu. Overall not a great experience. Our service was very good.
Innovo KitchenResponded on June 18, 2025
Hi Paul I am sorry we disappointed you. Our website hours clearly state that we serve Sunday Brunch from 10am to 2pm. This actually is being changed to 10 to 3. As far as an adult ordering from the 12 and under menu let me explain. We offer very generous kids meals with profit margins well below normal. We do this so that families can afford to dine with us. We are very community minded and want families to be able to enjoy fresh, Chef driven, locally owned restaurant meals as opposed to chains. If we allowed adults to order off this menu (the item your wife had would have been more expensive at McDonalds) we would not be in business much longer. The pandemic was a breeze but the post pandemic restaurant economy is brutal. I hope this brings clarity to our business practices.
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seth VIP
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best restaurant in the Capital Region. Always awesome.
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Melissa VIP
New York City82 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great time…wished the menu was a bit more diverse for brunch.
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Barbara VIP
New York City130 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Met a friend for lunch. Has the most delicious salad I have ever had! Asparagus, arugula, feta, roasted mushrooms, pecans. Perfect combination. Service is always great.
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Mary
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s always a great experience from Innovo. Their creative team comes up with things you wouldn’t think went together but they do!!! The Bloody Mary bar is very good, esp the shrimp! We had black bean burger and fries, cheeseburger and tater tot casserole and pancakes and buffalo wings. Service was great; there was no one else in the restaurant! As always the dark chocolate ending was very appreciated.
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FAQs

Innovo Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (518) 608-1466.

Innovo Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 2330 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

Jul 5, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 23 times today

1210 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110

Additional information

Cross street
Vly Road
Neighborhood
Latham
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Contemporary American, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
John LaPosta
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://innovokitchen.com/
Phone number
(518) 608-1466
Catering
Innovo Kitchen has a great catering division. We offer simple DIY catering, full-service catering, and a great Food Truck for events. Call Chef John 2 519-608-1466 to schedule an appointment to discuss all your corporate or social catering needs.
Private party facilities
Private dining room, which seats 18. Audio-visual equipment available

Innovo Kitchen

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Salmon

Lobster Roll

I-Burger

Food Features

Fish Fry Plate$18.00

Grilled NY Strip Steak$42.00

Snacks & Small Plates

Korner Tomato Pie$8.00

(2) Steamed Pork Buns$12.00

Cool Ranch Doritos Tater Tots$12.00

Clam Dip$12.00

Chilled Melon Avocado Soup$8.00

Crispy Confit Chicken Wings$15.00

Parmesan Tater Tots$10.00

Pimento Cheese Spread$17.00

(2) I-Street Tacos$10.00

Salads

Grilled Chicken Speedie Salad$23.00

Simple Summer Salad$11.00

Caesar Salad$12.00

Iceberg Round$15.00

Ahi Tuna Salad$30.00

Summer Burrata$22.00

Lobster Chop Cobb Salad$38.00

Summer Grain Salad$13.00

Macaroni

Orecchiette$21.00

Rigatoni Riggies$18.00

Gemelli$28.00

Cavatelli$18.00

Bolognese$23.00

Hot Dogs & Sausages

Gochujang Sloppy Joe Dog$16.00

Reykjavik Dog$14.00

New England Dog$15.00

Summer Grilled Bratwurst$18.00

Grinder$18.00

Sandwiches

Tuna Egg Salad Wrap$18.00

Cold Fried Chicken Sandwich$17.00

Eggplant Burrata Focaccia$17.00

Taylor Pork Sandwich$21.00

Summer Schnitzel Sandwich$17.00

50/50 Burger$23.00

Black Bean Burger$18.00

I-Burger$23.00

Lamb Burger$24.00

Salmon Burger$19.00

Lion's Mane Club Sandwich$18.00

Big Plates

Jambalaya Ala Sperry$21.00

Angus Flatiron Steak$39.00

Market Cod Chowdah$0.00

Chatham Mussels$21.00

Chicken Cutlets$28.00

Salmon$34.00

Lobster Roll$42.00

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