Lombardo's
Lombardo's is a classic family-owned Italian restaurant, located near the state office buildings and the downtown arena. The restaurant is regarded as one of the finest Italian restaurants in upstate New York. The 1950's decor, including the large neon sign on the building's exterior, is accented by an extensive menu of fine Italian cuisine. Veal dishes are the specialty of the house, with 11 varieties on the menu. Scaloppine di vitello is the best of the bunch--breaded scallops of veal topped With prosciutto and fontina cheese in a veal sauce.
Lombardo's
121 Madison Ave
Albany, NY 12202-1803
(518) 462-9180
lombardosofalbany.com/
Bongiorno's Restaurant
Located just west of the state office buildings is Bongiorno's Restaurant. The cozy 10-table eatery has a menu with more than 60 dishes, including the pollo biancaneve, or chicken Snow White. This dish features chicken scaloppine sauteed in mushrooms and served with a brandy cream sauce. The veal saltimbocca is also a favorite among diners. Reservations are recommended.
Bongiorno's Restaurant
28 Dove Street
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 462-9176
bongiornositalianrestaurant.com
Café Madison
Café Madison is an Italian bistro featuring pasta made on the premises. Entrees are split between traditional Italian pastas and sauces, and chargrilled steaks and chops. The house specialities include vitello napoletano--a grilled marinated veal chop, served over herbed polenta with a grilled tomato, caramelized onion and garlic sauce--and torta di lasagna, with homemade pasta, eggplant, spinach, roasted red pepper and baked with three cheeses.
Café Madison
1108 Madison Ave.
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 935-1094
cafe-madison.com/
