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Cafe Capriccio, Albany, NY
Cafe Capriccio, Albany, NY
Cafe Capriccio, Albany, NY
Cafe Capriccio, Albany, NY
Cafe Capriccio, Albany, NY

Cafe Capriccio

4.8
4.8
2099 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Sicilian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (518) 465-0439
  • 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.
  • 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

What 2,099 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Upstate New York

    Italian

  • Capital District

    Great for fine wines

  • Capital District

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Capriccio offers an inviting atmosphere with consistently excellent food and service. Guests rave about the "amazing" Italian cuisine, especially the "fantastic" eggplant dishes and "outstanding" meatballs. Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant's charm and quality make it a favorite for special occasions. A must-visit for authentic Italian dining!
2,099 Reviews
  1. Diane

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Capriccio cannot be beat. The ambiance, especially in the bar with the lovely band, is welcoming and relaxing. The food is always exceptional served by friendly, knowledgeable, efficient staff. Fabulous always!

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  2. Donna

    VIP

    New York City

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the same delicious food!! Have been going there for 20+ years- that’s how consistent the food and service is. Menu always changing and Jen has that magic touch and always a joy to see.

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  3. Bobbie

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved that they put a candle in my daughter’s dessert for her birthday . Food and customer service was great

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  4. Miichael

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a delicious meal; 4 of us each had appetizers and mains, plus 5 glasses of ordinary wine and a couple of sodas. One dish had a pasta side instead of potatoes. None of us had steak or other higher priced entrees. The service and ambience were fine, and it felt like a down-home Italian joint. What surprised us what that this fairly modest fare totaled up to nearly $300, and well over this when we added a reasonable gratuity. So, the experience was generally very good apart from the price

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  5. Diane

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Café Capriccio is the best restaurant in Albany. A little bit of Europe in a cozy, romantic setting. Grab a booth at the bar on a Friday night and listen as the fabulous jazz quartet transports you to another time. The food is wonderful as well. Fabuloso!

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  6. Julie

    New York City

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant and look forward to Albany visits. Quiet Tuesday night. Service always good. Great old school (warm wood) atmosphere. Food wasn’t up to usual standard. Maybe an off night. Artichoke app was just ok. My Shrimp with pasta. The dish wasn’t that warm. The pasta was heavy. It used to be a light pasta to go with the shrimp. Shrimp was just ok. It was just ok. And not inexpensive. My friend had the ravioli special and enjoyed it. Lemon cake dessert and coffee were good. Will be back.

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  7. Linda

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went with my son and daughter-in-law to celebrate their anniversary and we brought their six-year-old who is my grandson. At first I was hesitant about bringing someone that age, but he behaves perfectly and the staff was so gracious to us. We have celebrated many occasions at Cafe Capriccio and will continue to do so. 

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  8. David

    New York City

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal with great service! Not many restaurants last 40 years, come see why the Rua family’s Cafe Capriccio has! High quality ingredients treated delicately allowing taste to be center stage. No gimmicks, just great food and service.

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  9. Michelle

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was absolutely delicious! We have gone twice in 2 weeks.

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  10. Carianne

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    As expected, the food and table service were great at Cafe Capriccio. I've always had enjoyable experiences when I dine there. However, this past weekend, I did not enjoy being rushed out of the restaurant by someone who was not our server. For full disclosure, my party was 10 minutes late for our reservation, which should not be a big deal nor should it be justification for why we were rushed out. In total my party dined for less than 2 hours. We shared a pretty substantial meal and provided a generous gratuity. While I was in the restroom, literally getting ready to leave, my party was told that our table was needed. I believe I was also told by a manager while I was in line for the restroom that there was another restroom upstairs that I should use. I understand the pressure that the restaurant industry is under to manage operations which can get chaotic, especially for nicer restaurants but this experience left a gnarly taste in my mouth. When you go to a nice restaurant, or any restaurant for that matter, you should be treated with respect and not be rushed out of a meal you're paying for.

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FAQs

Cafe Capriccio offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (518) 465-0439.

Cafe Capriccio is rated 4.8 stars by 2099 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 10 times today

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Google Map for Cafe Capriccio

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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
  • 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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