Yono's Restaurant

As usual Yono’s did a fabulous job with our dinner from the preparation to the ambiance everything was wonderful. Thank you

This was our first time dining out since March, and it couldn’t have been a better experience. The staff was very thoughtful of health precautions, and we were lucky to have the entire formal dining room to ourselves. The service was excellent and the food was incredible. I highly recommend this for a date night or special occasion.

We love Yono’s, on a regular night or when celebrating a special occasion! The amuse bouche, showcasing the chef’s creativity and bravado with flavor, never disappoints. The culinary adventure continues with the first and main courses that simultaneously excite and dare your palate. Such a gem of a restaurant tucked away in an unexpected setting!

Having been to this restaurant a handful of times now, it is more than fair to say that Yono's is an exceptional establishment that focuses on all of the right details. From ambience and service to the incomparable quality of the food and wine, it is by far my husband's and my favorite restaurant to celebrate a momentous occasion (in fact, I am writing this review following our first anniversary dinner!). Given the current climate, it was important to us that we dine inside only in the safest of conditions - for example, dining in a socially-distanced area - and Yono's exceeded our expectations. We felt safe, secure, and incredibly taken care of. We will be returning time and time again, and and we will continue to recommend Yono's to our friends and family!

Excellent food and wine. Would always recommend Yono's for a special occasion...

Awesome time. Great food. Good service. Very good wine, well paired with the food

Eaten here many times and loved it. Not this time. We were forced to purchase a prie fixe (it was all that was available) that we didn't want. Bread was stale, desert was way too acidic. Not up to par. Will be a while before I go back.

Exceptional dinner as always. Dominique is a great host and the food and service was fantastic.

Great food, great wine list, great service....truly a gem in the Albany area.

Being able to dine once again at Yono’s defines a pleasure in life. The food and ambiance were fabulous. Service was impeccable and staff followed the law to the letter in terms of when dealing with diners.

We were celebrating three birthdays with friends and the manager reached out after we made the reservation to get their names. When we arrived we had personalized menus wishing each of them a happy birthday. It was an excellent experience and one couple had not visited Yono's before were highly impressed. We've eaten there before and it is always excellent. I will go back and encourage everyone I know to try it at least once.

Thanks again for a great weekend!

We were satisfied with our experience. Food was fantastic. Service was excellent. The owner was friendly and personable. Thank you!

Spectacular food, and the service was top notch! One of the best places in Albany for sure.

We love yonos !

Andy our waiter was terrific ; perfect timing and very accommodating. Chef made additions and deletions for our plates as requested . No problem .
Veal Chop and Steak were outstanding. Be prepared to relax and experiment with some new tastes!

Unfortunately it was just fine. We were hoping for a really delicious experience..it was not. Also,although staff is attentive they failed to serve one of our courses and botched our check. Noise level from adjoining bar/restaurant was annoying.

We came for Valentine's Day and really enjoyed the live music! The food was great and the chef was seen several times in the dining room checking on guests. We would definitely come back if we're in the area again.

Service excellent. Very friendly and professional. Food was great until desert. Pecan tart was mushy and lost the benefit of texture. Also service seemed to get a bit disconnected as restaurant got busy. But still a lovely experience worth the visit for sure

Wonderful food with a artistic presentation. Fantastic, impeccable service all in a beautiful dining room!
We enjoyed a truly special dining experience!

Thanks so much!

Yono's Restaurant was a dining experience like no other - the ambiance was calm and welcoming in an upbeat tempo, the service was exceptional, and the food was amazing in both flavor and presentation. If you also enjoy eating with your eyes, Yono's is where you should be.

What a lovely experience! Did the grand tasting menu, they even switched an item for me (not a fan of foie gras). The presentation was great, the food was amazing, and the wine pairings were spot on. Made a special occasion even more special.

My first time at Yono’s. Everything was as you would expect with fine dining. Impeccable service, wonderful menu, excellent food. Highly recommend!

Overall, the entire experience was less than one would expect. Most of the food was over salted and/or cold. Some of it was just inedible. Our primary server was lovely, but our wine service was poor - coming out too early or late. I'm GF and although they made an effort with GF bread, the first batch was burned. And when they eventually brought out some, it was raw. I wouldn't recommend trying this spot.

Lovely meal for a birthday celebration. We had mentioned the birthday in the reservation and a birthday note was printed on the menu for that night and then we were greeted with sparkling wine. The cocktails, meal and wine were delicious making for a very special evening.

Beautiful presentation, dishes and combinations not found anywhere else!

Had a little problem and confusion in what I had order but they made it good and brought the correct Item with no questions asked. A little pricey but food was excellent

Dinner was excellent and the service team was on point.

It was a great evening, my only complaint was the wait time but it was understandable due to New Year’s Eve

Food was good but a bit expensive.

Impossible to find a better tasting menu in the capital district! Yono's creations are artful, creative and delicious - definitely a splurge meant for a special occasion! I love that he personally takes time to check in with all of the tables make sure his guests are happy. A nice personal touch! For a quieter dining experience, you may want to request a table that is farther away from the waiter station/entrance to the kitchen, but aside from that, our dining experience far exceeded expectations!

Yono's has been a mainstay in the high end restaurant scene of Albany for a long time, and for a reason. The constantly evolving, innovative menu has something to offer everyone. If you are looking for a romantic dinner in a great setting with fantastic food, look no further.

The best dining experience in Albany NY region. Highly recommend for any special occasion.

Friends birthday

Amazing, interesting and delicious food, excellent service, lovely dining area, not-so-hidden gem!

Quality dining!! Greatest and attentive service ever!!!

I have eaten in Yono's many times over the years and have always had an excellent experience with the service, food, wine & ambiance. I entertained clients on this last visit and it was their first time experiencing Yono's. They couldn't thank me enough and thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience.

All aspects with the exception of the food category were rated outstanding. The reason for a 4 star rating for food was the main course choice of suckling pig was dry and not as tasty as my partner had expected. My tuna medallions were delicious. Appetizers and dessert were also wonderful.

Our first experience was for my husband’s birthday and it was an extraordinary evening! He had the Autumn Tasting Menu which was truly special as each of the eight courses were accompanied by a perfect wine, selected by our Sommelier, to heighten the enjoyment of each unique course. They presented his desert course with a lovely “Happy Birthday” written on his plate and gave him a scroll wrapped in ribbon that had his Autumn Tasting Menu written for him, as a gift! Service was excellent. Ambiance was elegant. We’ll be back and recommend Yono’s as one of the very best, most memorable evenings we’ve had in Albany!

Yono's is the only restaurant in the area that comes close to being Michelin Star worthy (my wife and I have eaten as some of the best restaurants in the U.S., Montreal, France, Switzerland, and Germany). Enough said ...

We go to Yono’s at least once every year. Food and service are outstanding!