Aperitivo Bistro
Aperitivo Bistro is an family friendly Italian small-plates restaurant. They serve everything from traditional stuffed artichokes to fried calamari. They also serve great pasta dishes and specialty pizzas. End your meal with traditional Italian ricotta cheese cake and a hot cup of coffee with a shot of sambuca.
Aperitivo Bistro
426 State St.
Schenectady, NY 12305
(518) 579-3371
aperitivobistro.com
The Italian Club
This restaurant is in the Italian American Community Center. It has been around for nearly four decades. It is famous for its chicken parmigiana and marinara. It uses the same sauce recipe since the day it opened. Although this traditional Italian restaurant is housed in a community center, it is run by the Mazzolli family. This is a great place for lunch and dinner. Reservations are not needed, but are recommended, especially on weekends.
The Italian Club
257 Washington Ave. Extension
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-0292
italianamerican.com
Parenzo's Italiano
Parenzo's Italiano opened in April 2009. It serves Italian food at an affordable price, from fresh-made pasta to yummy cannolis. The restaurant specializes in 10 different types of pasta, and then they allow patrons to pair it with one of 11 sauces. Patrons can then add meat or vegetables. Parenzo's prides itself on fast, quality service.
Parenzo's Italiano
11 N. Broadway
Schenectady, NY 12305
(518) 374-0100
parenzositaliano.com
Home Style Pizza
This is a family-owned-and-operated Italian restaurant. It specializes in pizza, including thin crust, deep dish and white pizza. They also make pasta favorites like baked ziti and eggplant parmigiana. At the end of your meal, ask your server to try one of their Italian cakes, pastries, butter cookies or cannolis.
Home Style Pizza
1720 Union St.
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 372-7270
homestylepizza.com
