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Name: The Point Restaurant & Lounge
Address: 1100 Madison Ave, Albany, NY, United States, 12208
Telephone: (518) 729-5383
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

The Point Restaurant & Lounge

4.4

296 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Italian

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This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Italian, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(518) 729-5383
Website
http://www.thepointalbany.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
http://www.bmtmgt.com/catering/
Private party facilities
Let us take the hassle out of your next event! Whether it’s an after work social, private dinner, bridal brunch, baby shower, or bachelor party, we have the perfect space for you, as well as a culinary team that can put together a perfect menu for your next event.
Private party contact
our Private Dining Coordinator: (518) 729-5383

Location
1100 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12208
Neighborhood
Albany
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Pear$12.00
mixed greens, gorgonzola, red wine & shallot vinaigrette
Buratta$14.00
sundried tomato pesto, arugula, walnuts, evoo, crostini
Strawberry$14.00
mixed greens, goat cheese, red onion champagne vinaigrette, walnuts
House Salad$12.00
baby kale, romaine, radishes, snow peas red onion, torn focaccia croutons, ricotta salata; choice of: roasted garlic caesar, black pepper gorgonzola, honey balsamic

Shareables

Warm Baguette$5.00
whipped fennel ricotta, preserved calabrian chiles
Arancini$12.00
fontina and mascarpone, calabrian chile sauce
Fritto Misto$15.00
calamari, shrimp, artichokes, hot & sweet peppers, lemon basil aioli
Meatballs$12.00
baked beef and pork, tomato sugo, grana padano, garlic toast
Shrimp Cocktail$14.00
calabrian chili cocktail sauce
Eggplant Caponata$12.00
whipped feta, crostini
Mussels$14.00
fennel & garlic broth, chili oil, crostini
Fried Oysters$16.00
grilled pineapple, basil oil

Board

Board$20.00
a selection of cheese, charcuterie, accompaniments

Pizza

11" Neopolitan-Style, Thin Crust with Char. All pizzas can be made gluten free and/or with vegan cheese

Margherita$13.00
pomodoro, fresh mozzarella, basil, sea salt, olive oil
Pepperoni$15.00
pomodoro, mozzarella, chiles, honey
Roasted Chicken$15.00
roasted chicken, vinegar peppers speck, roasted garlic caesar dressing
Sausage$14.00
house made hot sausage, pomodoro, ricotta, mozzarella
Shrimp Scampi$16.00
parsley, lemon, mozzarella, fontina, pangrattato
Mushroom$15.00
roasted mushrooms, pepperonata, fontina, baby kale, mozzarella

Handhelds

Trattoria Burger$19.00
8 oz. wagyu, peppered bacon, smoked gouda, tomato jam red onion, bibb lettuce, parmesan shoestring fries
Sausage, Peppers & Onions$17.00
house made sausage patty, sautéed peppers & onions provolone, arugula, garlic aioli, parmesan shoestring fries
Chicken Cutlet Piadini$18.00
mozzarella, pepperonata, smoked prosciutto garlic aioli, parmesan shoestring fries
Eggplant Piadini$17.00
burrata, baby kale, oven roasted tomatoes, balsamic sweet pea and basil pesto, parmesan shoestring fries

Entrees + Pasta

All pasta dishes can be made gluten free

Cacio e Pepe$18.00
pecorino, cracked black pepper, chefs choice pasta
Shrimp Rigatoni$24.00
lemon, cream, pangrattato
Clams Bianco$22.00
pappardelle, seafood cream
Mafalda$20.00
pepperoni sauce, crispy garlic, mascarpone, grana padano
Ricotta Gnocchi$16.00
spring vegetables, sweet pea and basil pesto
Spaghetti & Meatballs$19.00
sugo, housemade baked beef and pork meatballs
Chicken Parmesan$22.00
sugo, fresh mozzarella, spaghetti aglio e olio
Chicken Saltimbocca$24.00
prosciutto, white wine, sugar snap peas, red bliss tomatoes
Pork Chop$26.00
ancho chile & espresso rubbed, caramelized onion & apple butter polenta, brussel sprouts, balsamic reduction
NY Strip$28.00
romesco, garlic butter, broccoli rabe
Baked Eggplant$18.00
served with chef's choice pasta
Salmon$28.00
pan roasted faroe island salmon, tomato butter, lemon orzo

Sides

Confit Red Bliss Potatoes$8.00
chimichurri, garlic oil, maldon salt
Fried Brussels Sprouts$9.00
balsamic, pecorino, walnuts
Grilled Broccoli Rabe$9.00
garlic butter, lemon, red pepper flakes
Polenta Fries$7.00
sun dried tomatoes, n'duja gravy
Baked Cavatappi$10.00
fontina mornay, garlic breadcrumbs

Dessert

EVOO Cake$8.00
pineapple & rosemary compote fresh whipped cream
Pot de Crème$10.00
salted caramel, pretzel crumble
Flourless Chocolate Cake$9.00
sea salt, amarena cherries, marcona almond crumble

Cocktails

All syrups and infusions Are made in-house

Aperol Spritz$11.00
aperol, bubbles, dehydrated orange
Summer in Sorrento$12.00
house-infused cucumber vodka, mint syrup, fresh lime juice, club
The Spicy Margarita$13.00
house-infused grilled jalapeno tequila, ginger liqueur, lemon, agave
Blueberry Basiltini$13.00
stoli blueberi, blueberry compote, white cranberry, lime, basil
The Georgia Fizz$13.00
"pristine" ukrainian vodka, malfy blood orange gin, peach, white cranberry, lime, club
The Haitorade$12.00
stoli citrus, strawberries, mint, lemon
Sgt Peppers$14.00
espadin mezcal, strawberry shrub, white peppercorn, lime
The Pacific Empress$13.00
empress gin, blackberries, honey, pineapple, tonic, fresh lime
Pineapple Time$13.00
dark rum, campari, pineapple juice, lime
NY Sour$13.00
makers mark, fresh sour, red wine floater
The Point Manhattan$14.00
old forester rye, cherry heering, amaro ramazotti, brandy cherry
Just Peachy$12.00
makers mark bourbon, peach schrub, mint, iced tea, lemon

Draft Beer

Ask about our Rotating beers in the can

Guinness | Stout$6.00
Peroni | Italian Pale Lager$6.00
Allagash | White$7.00
Paradox | Pilsner$7.00
Aslin Beer Co. | Orange Starfish$8.00
Single Cut | 18 Watt Session IPA$7.00
Crossroads | IPA$7.00
Common Roots | NEIPA$7.00
Frog Alley | Amber Lager$7.00
Nine Pin | Cider$8.00

Wines by the Glass

Ask your server about our featured wines!

Bubbles & Rosé

Prosecco, Lamarca, Italy$10.00
Moscato, Santa Marina, Italy$10.00
Rosé, Rabble, Paso Robles, California$11.00
Rosé, The Beach "Whispering Angel" Provence, France$13.00

White

Sauvignon Blanc, Squealing Pig, New Zealand$11.00
Riesling, Ryan Williams, Finger Lakes, NY$10.00
Pinot Grigio, Sterling, Sonoma, California$10.00
Chardonnay, Sonoma-Cutrer (Oaked), River Valley, California$11.00
Chardonnay, 100 Nails (Unoaked), Sonoma, California$13.00

Red

Pinot Noir, Line 39 Parlier, California$11.00
Malbec, Ikella, Mendoza, Argentina$10.00
Cabernet, Sterling, Sonoma, California$10.00
Cabernet, Unrated, Chile$13.00
Montepulciano d'Abruzzi, Carletto, Abruzzo, Italy$11.00
Chianti Classico, Gabbiano, Tuscany, Italy$9.00

What 296 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.8Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Upstate New York
Good for groups
Upstate New York
Neighborhood gem
Upstate New York
Great for outdoor dining
Upstate New York
Good for special occasions
Upstate New York
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Suomi
Hawaii
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our family dinner to say goodbye to The Point, which had been our favorite restaurant since it opened!!! We are very sorry to see it close, but reassured by staff that some of the menu items will be included in the new Madison Cafe offerings.
S
Suomi
Hawaii
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This establishment is closing at the New Year!! It has been one of our families favorites. We are sad. If you get a chance before they close, go!! You won't be sorry.
JW
JosephW
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our waitress was very knowledgeable and gave us great service.
CS
CraigS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Service and the food was very good. We will go back and recommend.
A
Axis
Philadelphia
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience2
Food was either way too bland or WAY too salty. Service was OK, pasta was dry.
FS
FrankS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time we had dinner at the Point, the ambiance was wonderful, the food was amazing and the staff very friendly. The Point will be added to our list of great places to relax, unwind and enjoy yourself.
B
Buffoodie
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall2food2service5ambience1
"Eggplant" Appetizer was almost nearly olives and came with two measly pieces of thin bread for half a saucer of whipped fetta and lettuce, was not advertised as a sports bar, there was a large table of nearly 25 people behind us screaming to the point where I could not hear my companion barely 2 feet across from me. The cocktail was good, but everything was overpriced. Waitress was kind. Left after the disappointing appetizer.
SR
StephR
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a large party of 10. Our server was very attentive and everyone in the group loved their food.
AR
AmandaR
Orlando
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
The food was to die for. We did wait almost an hour and a half for the food and it wasn’t very busy. We actually had to ask for our food bc we watched 5 tables walk in and eat AFTER us. It was weird but the food was SOOOO good.
FB
FrankB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service. Food was delicious!! Can't wait to come back!!
AD
AnneD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and drinks are delicious! Service is always great!
G
Girlznight
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always I was extremely pleased with my dining experience. Our waitress was exceptional and went above and beyond. She was courteous, very friendly and attentive. The food (we had appetizers and pizza) made my tastebuds dance. If you like margaritas you will fall in love with the spicy margarita. We moved inside to sit at the bar and our bartenders were equally amazing. If you haven’t experienced the Point it is a must!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant was amazing. The wait staff was fun and very comforting. The food was well presented and the tastefulnesses of everything we were served was outstanding. This is how restaurants should be. Exceptional food, as toot service and an atmosphere of relaxation. I loved it!!!!
a
antani
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Excellent food, waiters willing to accomodate requests
LH
LisaH
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Very nice venue, very good service, music was a bit too loud. Food pricing a bit high for quantity and alcohol prices too high.
F
Food4thought
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
First timers. Nice menu selection. Our server was excellent. Food was as described. Prepared excellent. We had a party of three and we all enjoyed ourselves. I thought the prices were good compared to the experience. I have a little hard time hearing with background noise. For me the music could have been turned down a little bit. We definitely would recommend the charcuterie board. Nice selection and variety and is great to share over drinks and conversation. Cheers.
DL
DerrickLS
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thanks to OpenTable for having this gem available. My boss came to town, so it's always nervewrecking go find the right setting for her. This place turned out awesome! Good food, inside or outside seating options, the staff was super friendly, even if they weren't the ones helping you. I can't wait to return and I highly recommend this place.
K
Kirby
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Can’t wait to come again. Extremely friendly wait staff, delicious food brought in a timely manner. The fried brussel sprouts are fantastic. My peach cocktail was potent and good. You won’t be disappointed.
JZ
JohnZ
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good food. Decent prices. Accommodating and friendly staff. Noisy street eating outside.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We made a late reservation and we’re the only ones in the dining room, but the staff still treated us like valued guests (even though they probably wanted to finish up for the night). There was no rush and no-one turning the lights off on us😉 The food portions were generous (my 17 year old son didn’t even finish his meal) and the quality was excellent. A great late night dining experience.
LP
LPC1973
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chicken Parm Night! More than enough food for us; everyone took food home with us! Great value - $28 for chicken parm for two (more than enough for 4!) and a bottle of wine!
JD
JDunk
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Servers were attentive and our party did not feel rushed at all. New food menu items were so delicious! Will definitely be coming back soon.
SM
SeanM
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time here and expected a good experience due to existing reviews but it exceeded expectations by far. This was one of the best restaurant experiences we’ve had in the area. The food and drinks were amazing and we loved the ambiance as well. We’ll absolutely be going back soon!
LB
LisaB
New York Area
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambiance and delicious food and drinks! Highly recommend. Will go back for sure!
b
barrys
New York Area
87 reviews
vip
5.0
87 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service delicious food reasonable prices a true gem in the capital District a must try if you’ve not been there before Or come back and experience wonderful fun evening
R
Rach
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant was awesome! The food was great, the actual place itself is beautiful and the service was perfect! I will be coming back
JS
JeffS
New York Area
116 reviews
vip
3.0
116 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
unpretenious gathering place with lots of room, halfway between local watering hole and step up dining. Our waiter Thomas was quite enrtertaining. Good for a family celebration.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best pizza we've had in Albany!
S
Senghe06
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Great meal! Also very kid friendly. We ate outside on a gorgeous day.
VM
VictoriaM
New York Area
22 reviews
vip
2.0
22 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience3
Didnt know it would be a buffet for Mothers Day. When we got there at 1 oclock, the trays were empty or filled with dried out crusty food. They were replacing with new food (slowly) and did get new salmon and gnocchi (both good) but everything else was inedible. All this for $42 per person plus tax and tip. We got ripped off.
LK
LauraK
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and drinks. Not your typical menu. Definitely recommend.
MC
MelissaC
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing as always... had great service as well and overall great night out with friends!
LK
LauraK
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is great. The food was excellent! Not the usual pub food and not a franchise. Good service, good atmosphere. Look forward to going back. Definitely recommend this restaurant.
LG
LoriG
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Easter Brunch-it was lovely. Food was delicious, with a lot of variety. Our server took very good care of us.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went to dinner with my daughter during a college visit. Sat at high tables along the windows. Ambience was great, service was great and we’ll be back if we ever get back to the Albany area.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
The food was delicious. Service was good for the most part. It felt like they were rushing the meal to provide the table to next reservation. Atmosphere was very loud, too loud for a date night.
S
Sunshine
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice place to enjoy good food, great drinks. Very friendly staff.
GS
GabriellaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chicken parm with bottle of wine is amazing! Love The Point, such a cute hole in the wall restaurant
J
Jazz
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good service & friendly wait staff. Food was delicious & drinks were pleasant.
NG
NicoleG
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere. Great food. Great drinks. Great experience overall. 10/10 recommend

FAQs

The Point Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4.4 stars by 296 OpenTable diners.

Not bookable

This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

Additional information

Neighborhood
Albany
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Italian, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thepointalbany.com/
Phone number
(518) 729-5383
Catering
http://www.bmtmgt.com/catering/
Private party facilities
Let us take the hassle out of your next event! Whether it’s an after work social, private dinner, bridal brunch, baby shower, or bachelor party, we have the perfect space for you, as well as a culinary team that can put together a perfect menu for your next event.
Private party contact
our Private Dining Coordinator: (518) 729-5383

The Point Restaurant & Lounge

Not bookable

Additional information

Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Marsala

Chicken Picatta

Salads

Pear$12.00

Buratta$14.00

Strawberry$14.00

House Salad$12.00

Shareables

Warm Baguette$5.00

Arancini$12.00

Fritto Misto$15.00

Meatballs$12.00

Shrimp Cocktail$14.00

Eggplant Caponata$12.00

Mussels$14.00

Fried Oysters$16.00

Board

Board$20.00

Pizza

Margherita$13.00

Pepperoni$15.00

Roasted Chicken$15.00

Sausage$14.00

Shrimp Scampi$16.00

Mushroom$15.00

Handhelds

Trattoria Burger$19.00

Sausage, Peppers & Onions$17.00

Chicken Cutlet Piadini$18.00

Eggplant Piadini$17.00

Entrees + Pasta

Cacio e Pepe$18.00

Shrimp Rigatoni$24.00

Clams Bianco$22.00

Mafalda$20.00

Ricotta Gnocchi$16.00

Spaghetti & Meatballs$19.00

Chicken Parmesan$22.00

Chicken Saltimbocca$24.00

Pork Chop$26.00

NY Strip$28.00

Baked Eggplant$18.00

Salmon$28.00

Sides

Confit Red Bliss Potatoes$8.00

Fried Brussels Sprouts$9.00

Grilled Broccoli Rabe$9.00

Polenta Fries$7.00

Baked Cavatappi$10.00

Dessert

EVOO Cake$8.00

Pot de Crème$10.00

Flourless Chocolate Cake$9.00

Cocktails

Aperol Spritz$11.00

Summer in Sorrento$12.00

The Spicy Margarita$13.00

Blueberry Basiltini$13.00

The Georgia Fizz$13.00

The Haitorade$12.00

Sgt Peppers$14.00

The Pacific Empress$13.00

Pineapple Time$13.00

NY Sour$13.00

The Point Manhattan$14.00

Just Peachy$12.00

Draft Beer

Guinness | Stout$6.00

Peroni | Italian Pale Lager$6.00

Allagash | White$7.00

Paradox | Pilsner$7.00

Aslin Beer Co. | Orange Starfish$8.00

Single Cut | 18 Watt Session IPA$7.00

Crossroads | IPA$7.00

Common Roots | NEIPA$7.00

Frog Alley | Amber Lager$7.00