LoPorto's Ristorante Caffe
Sicilian-born brothers Michael and Salvatore LoPorto opened LoPorto's in the 1980s, combining their culinary and business backgrounds to create a restaurant that became an overnight success in Troy. Salvatore's son, Carmelo, is the executive chef and magic behind the authentic Italian food. The extensive wine list features varieties from the best wine-producing regions in the world, and there is always an expert on hand to help pair a bottle with a particular meal. The menu offers a selection of appetizers, salads, pasta specialties and baked pastas as well as veal, beef, poultry and seafood entrees. Popular dishes include clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops and calamari served fra diavolo-style, veal pizzaiola with olives and capers and rack of lamb with a rosemary mushroom sauce. LoPorto's serves lunch Monday through Friday, is open for dinner Monday through Saturday, and is closed on Sundays.
LoPorto Ristorante Caffe
85 Fourth St.
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 273-8546
loportos.com
The Epicurean
The Epicurean is one of the few restaurants in the region that serve traditional French cuisine. The main dining room has a classic French countryside feel to it, with plenty of candles, warm tones and rustic family-style tables. The focus at The Epicurean is breakfast and lunch, which are served Thursday through Monday. Dinner is served only on Saturday evenings, and a four-course brunch is served on Sundays. French-born chef Dominique Brialy has crafted a menu filled with seasonal, traditional French fare, including coquilles St-Jacques in a white wine and leek sauce, braised lamb shank served with thyme-infused couscous and sautéed duck breast with raspberry sauce, asparagus and gratin dauphinois. The breakfast menu features traditional egg dishes as well as quiche, croissants, omelets and eggs Benedict. Lunch features a variety of soups, salads, grilled items and sandwiches, such as Black Forest ham and butter on a French baguette.
The Epicurean
2113 State Hwy. 7
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 663-8008
epicurean-ny.com
Muza
Muza is located just 4 blocks from Prospect Park and less than 1 mile from Ida Lake. The 25-seat dining room is cozy and intimate, with neutral tones setting off the hand-painted murals adorning the walls. The European-inspired menu features a selection of salads, soups and sides as well as beef, pork, poultry, vegetarian, veal and seafood entrees. Popular dishes include kielbasa with sautéed cabbage, chicken breast topped with spinach, garlic and provolone cheese, and beef stroganoff. Muza is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday and is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Muza
1300 15th St.
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 271-6892
muzadiner.com
