Diners' Choice: Healthy restaurants in Capital District

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall healthy cuisine in Capital District? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

IL FARO

4.9

4.9 (464)

$30 and under

Italian

Albany

About the restaurant

Global whole food to feed omnivores & herbivores with a zero & full proof bar

IL FARO means "The Lighthouse." We envisioned being just that: a beacon in the Albany neighborhood, a safe haven from the stresses of everyday life. Strength and serenity. Creating food that please all of the senses. We believe food should look beautiful, smell amazing and taste delicious. We know that dining out is more than just a meal; it's a great new glass of wine, a much needed break from work, a romantic evening with promise, a perfectly mixed cocktail and a memorable meal that you will crave.

Top review

Stanley

Dined 5 days ago

We love Il Faro. The service is friendly and attentive, and most importantly, the food is always excellent! I love the variety of choices. Something for everyone -- meat, fish, or vegetarian/vegan. And both presentation and taste is always outstanding, no matter what we choose. Good variety of wines as well. It's our favorite restaurant in the area.

The Mouzon House Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (411)

$31 to $50

Creole

Saratoga Springs

About the restaurant

Providing both an intimate an elegant dining experience, the Mouzon House Restaurant serves dinner daily. In keeping with its farm-to-table philosophy, it uses only fresh and locally grown ingredients in all of its recipes. A diverse menu, the Mouzon House Restaurant serves everything from fried chicken to crawfish beignets.

Formerly a Victorian home, the décor at the Mouzon House Restaurant features lots of period furniture and beautiful artwork. It further provides an outdoor porch space for dining with a view of High Rock Park. Private dining rooms are also available for special occasions such as bridal showers, engagement parties or holiday dinners.

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giuseppe

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing! Just superb: atmosphere, service, and food.

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Experience

October Supper Club

Tatu Tacos & Tequila

4.7

4.7 (360)

$30 and under

Mexican

Troy

About the restaurant

Chef/Owner Kareem NeJame brings inspired cuisine from the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico, featuring the most extensive library of Tequila & Mezcal in the region, all wrapped in an elegantly funky tattoo art gallery! Thoughtful dishes, exciting cocktails, fun vibes, private and patio dining all come together to bring you Tatu, voted Best New Restaurant and Best Chef in the region for 2021.

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Nancy

Dined on Aug 3, 2024

This was our first visit to Tatu and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Really cool decor and vibe. The house margarita was delicious-made with fresh lime juice and not overly sweet. We shared kibbis and guacamole appetizers which were amazing and super fresh. Everyone enjoyed their meals, which were all very generous portions except the fish tacos. I had the birria which was the best I’ve ever had. Our server was super attentive and very nice. Will definitely go back.

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Popular dish

Birria Tacos

Josie's Table

4.7

4.7 (961)

$30 and under

American

Albany

About the restaurant

Josie's Table offers amazing local farm to table cuisine accompanied by our signature craft cocktails.
Something new and unique to the Albany area.

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Christina

Dined 5 days ago

The food was delicious. Had 3 appetizers that were shared and a salad with chicken added. Everything was delicious! The service was attentive and friendly. The atmosphere was nice. Can’t wait to go back.

Athos Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (2076)

$31 to $50

Greek

Albany

About the restaurant

Athos Restaurant was voted as one of the top 50 Greek restaurants in America by the National Herald, and is the Capital District’s only restaurant devoted to serving Classic Greek-Mediterranean Cuisine.

Whether you relax in our Taverna bar area, enjoy the comfort of our main dining room, or dine outside on our summer patio... at Athos, you will experience exceptional cuisine and the warmth of our hospitality (Philoxonia).

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helen

Dined 6 days ago

An absolutely beautiful environment and service. Food was the best—a lovely birthday celebration

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4.6

4.6 (1909)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Saratoga Springs

About the restaurant

Boca Bistro, a Spanish Bistro and Tapas Bar, blends vintage Spanish elements with a distinctive contemporary spirit unique to every DZ Restaurant. Combining earthen and distressed textures with stylistic accents and a touch of Mediterranean influence Boca Bistro embodies the charismatic old-world essence of an authentic Spanish restaurant. A diverse menu of authentic Spanish cuisine and tapas matched by superb interior design results in a dining experience to rival any to be found on the cobbled streets of Spain.

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Michaelvip

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent - good food, wine list, service, ambience.

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Jessie's Harvest House

4.6

4.6 (440)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Tannersville

About the restaurant

Jessie’s Harvest House Restaurant and Lodge is a welcoming & cozy place to gather, featuring a delicious menu of American-style cuisine & elevated comfort foods, with locally-sourced ingredients, a friendly tavern, and rustic country lodging. Family-owned & family-run, we love to share all the freshest foods our area has to offer!

*Policies to Note:
> ALL guests are required to wear a face mask when entering, exiting, or walking around our establishment.
> We reserve the right to cancel any dining reservations for guests who arrive 15 minutes or more after their reserved time.
> Indoor Dining reservations are limited - book online or call ahead.
> Outdoor Dining is first-come/first-served ONLY & weather-permittiing.
> Dining reservations for parties of 7 + people require a credit card to book (via phone). Cancellations within 24 hours of reservation or no-shows result in a non-refundable cancellation fee of $25 per person, charged to the card provided at time of booking.

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David

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

Great old fashioned. Carlos the waiter was excellent. Both appetizers one a special and the menu item were delicious. Gnocchi and eggplant were amazing, my wife says eggplant best anywhere. Cannoli for dessert was great too. Had an excellent time once again at this establishment.

Kismet Mediterranean Grill

4.6

4.6 (159)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Albany

About the restaurant

A delicious taste of the Mediterranean in Albany/NY

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SUSAN

Dined 3 days ago

The food here is fresh and absolutely delicious! So thankful for vegetarian options. Outdoor seating is a big plus.

The Ritz On Union

4.5

4.5 (110)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Schenectady

About the restaurant

The Ritz on Union has a traditional heritage while bringing a modern flair. We pride ourselves on providing a good sense of value with exquisite taste, presentation, and ambience. We offer Mediterranean dishes, inherent to our Sicilian background, with gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options for the most discerning of tastes, and our desserts are simply scrumptious. Enjoy cocktails and drink specials at our full bar.

During the pandemic of 2020, we demolished the old dining room portion of our facility and transformed it into The Ritz on Union. We styled a restaurant having a contemporary look, and focused the menu and service to provide the very best food and dining experience that Schenectady has to offer. In addition, we present the newest options for parties and gatherings, formal and work functions, and life events like showers, weddings and anniversaries. We can accommodate up to 65 people in our beautiful dining room.

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Victoria

Dined 7 days ago

Outstanding food, waitstaff, and company. Always a nice evening at the Ritz on Union. Thank you to all staff who make this possible.

The Standard Restaurant & Lounge

4.0

4 (1485)

$30 and under

American

Albany

About the restaurant

The Standard is known for its straightforward, classic American cuisine, prepared using home-cooking techniques with fresh, local ingredients purchased daily. The Standard’s menu features over 100 items that will be sure to have something for everyone.
“Our menu revolves around ‘classics’ or ‘standards’ restaurant goers have come to know and love, yet with our own unique twist; upscale comfort food. We have popular & unique appetizers ranging from Macaroni & Cheese to our signature entrees such as Horseradish Crusted Filet Mignon and “Forever” Braised Short Ribs. In addition, we offer a variety of fresh chopped salads and gourmet sandwiches.

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MEG09

Dined 3 days ago

always a pleasure to dine here , superb food, ambiance & service at reasonable prices

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