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Dining room bar - The Ritz On Union, Schenectady, NY

The Ritz On Union

4.5
4.5
132 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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 Italian Continental 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Italian, Sicilian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (518) 688-1004
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Call 518-701-4501 For Details
  • Private party facilities
    Call 518-701-4501 For Details
  • Neighborhood
    Schenectady
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 132 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Upstate New York

    Neighborhood gem

  • Capital District

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ritz On Union offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and "excellent service." Guests appreciate the "wonderful ambiance" and attentive staff, often highlighting the owner's presence as a positive influence. While service can be slow during busy times, the overall experience remains positive and inviting.

132 Reviews
  1. Dave

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife's favorite place to go out to eat...she enjoys the Salmon Risotto so much! I have ordered the Tomahawk Pork Chop the last 3 times....Last night's was so overdone...it was tough to chew. I've had some fantastic dinners there over the last couple of years though!

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  2. Chris

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very good meal. The haddock was delicious. Cool ambience. We’ll be back.

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  3. William

    VIP

    Upstate NY

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service great. Bella was very attentive and made sure we got our food quickly. Food was very tasty. Pizza was great. Didn’t get the steak tonight but it’s one of my favorite steak meals in this area.

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  4. Gregory

    New York City

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner and apps were amazing - great spot don’t miss it

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  5. Dianne

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious lasagna and linguini and clam sauce. Owner on premises which is a great thing. Very nice service.

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  6. Geoff

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very nice place food was good for the money! Would recommend

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  7. David

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The space is wonderful. Comfortable ambiance. Food was excellent and the service was great!

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  8. Hope

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Going on a special holiday night was probably not the best option for us as we were hoping to try several items from their regular menu. No mention online anywhere that they would have a limited, select menu for the night. None the less, the food & drinks were delish. Our waitress was friendly. The inside of the restaurant was festive and comfortable. The appetizer we ordered of calamari and shrimp with brussel sprouts was so good but it was ready at the same time our entrees were but they held the entrees until we completed the app. When the entrees came out , there was an issue with one entree ordered, they gave the wrong salmon dish. Once brought to the waitress' attention, she stated that the kitchen said it was their mistake and would make the proper dish ordered immediately. They did not take the wrong salmon dish from our table. About 15 minutes later she brought out the side of risotto that was missing, stating that i can keep the incorrect salmon dish as the kitchen stated its the same salmon just with different veggies and squash instead of the order of salmon with risotto, tomatoes and parmesan. While the food was good, it was now cold and we were disappointed in how they handled this. We will go back again, just not on a special holiday. Hopefully the 2nd time is more satisfying ....

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  9. Shirley

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed this restaurant. We had reservations however we’re not seated right away as there was only one person seating people and was crowded. We waited 15 - 20 minutes before being seated . Food was great and service slow due to lack of workers but pleasant and friendly staff. We would definitely eat there again. We chalk our experience up to it being New Years Eve.

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  10. Arnold

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is decorated very nice and the food is very good. Steak Frites was cooked perfectly however was seasoned with a bit too much salt. The service is slow. Took a very long time for us to get our food. I will go back, just not when I have plans for after the meal.

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FAQs

The Ritz On Union offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (518) 688-1004.

The Ritz On Union is rated 4.5 stars by 132 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Ritz On Union

1720 union street, Schenectady, NY 12309

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Schenectady
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Italian, Sicilian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (518) 688-1004
  • Catering
    Call 518-701-4501 For Details
  • Private party facilities
    Call 518-701-4501 For Details
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