Menu
J & A Italian
PosDo

© 2026 PosDo · v3.0

Albany

J & A Italian

★★★★ 4.3 · 0 reseñas

J & A Italian in Albany offers a delightful dining experience with a warm and inviting ambiance. Our menu features classic Italian dishes, with particular praise given to our pasta and seafood options, especially the Sea Bass. We pride ourselves on attentive and friendly service,...

J & A Italian

Italian · Albany

4.3 · 811 reviews Google
www.jacobandanthony.com
Yelp 3.5 (159) TripAdvisor 4.3 (37) Uber Eats 4.7 (18)

About J & A Italian

J & A Italian in Albany offers a delightful dining experience with a warm and inviting ambiance. Our menu features classic Italian dishes, with particular praise given to our pasta and seafood options, especially the Sea Bass. We pride ourselves on attentive and friendly service, ensuring every gues...

J & A Italian in Albany offers a delightful dining experience with a warm and inviting ambiance. Our menu features classic Italian dishes, with particular praise given to our pasta and seafood options, especially the Sea Bass. We pride ourselves on attentive and friendly service, ensuring every guest feels welcomed. Enjoy our extensive wine list, handcrafted cocktails, and delectable desserts. Whether you choose to dine indoors or enjoy our outdoor seating, we offer options for lunch, dinner, and solo diners. We are wheelchair accessible and provide convenient takeout service. Our team strives to make every visit memorable, even on busy nights.

What Customers Say About J & A Italian

J & A Italian in Albany is highly rated for its delicious food, attentive service, and inviting ambiance. Many reviewers specifically praise the pasta dishes, truffle fries, and marinara sauce. Some mention slow service or long wait times, especially on busy nights.

Popular Dishes

truffle fries pasta marinara sauce Sea Bass Bleu cheese wedge arancini bruschetta Pasta with vodka sauce

Best For

Couples Families Celebrations

Tip: Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends, or be prepared for a wait. Consider sitting at the bar if there's a wait for a table.

Features

📶 WiFi 🌳 Outdoor 🅿️ Parking Accessible 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner 🥗 Vegetarian Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy Trendy 👔 Upscale 👨‍👩‍👧 Family 👥 Groups

What to see nearby

McKownville Park
A 729m

McKownville Park

parque

View details
Bob Ford Field
A 993m

Bob Ford Field

estadio

View details

Data from Wikidata

Explore the area around J & A Italian

J & A Italian is located in Albany, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Parks & Gardens

  • McKownville Park (A 729m) — park in the United States of America

Other Points of Interest

  • Bob Ford Field (A 993m) — stadium in Albany, NY, USA

Data from Wikidata

Frequently asked questions about J & A Italian

J & A Italian is located at 1475 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203, Albany.
Near J & A Italian you can find points of interest such as McKownville Park, Bob Ford Field.
J & A Italian offers italian cuisine.
J & A Italian has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
J & A Italian offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway.
The most recommended dishes at J & A Italian based on customer reviews are: truffle fries, pasta, marinara sauce, Sea Bass, Bleu cheese wedge.
J & A Italian is ideal for couples, families, celebrations.
J & A Italian in Albany is highly rated for its delicious food, attentive service, and inviting ambiance. Many reviewers specifically praise the pasta dishes, truffle fries, and marinara sauce. Some mention slow service or long wait times, especially on busy nights.
Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends, or be prepared for a wait. Consider sitting at the bar if there's a wait for a table.
811
Reviews

J & A Italian Albany Reviews

4.3
811
5★
62%
4★
20%
3★
9%
2★
4%
1★
6%
Reviews (22)
Scott Vining
Scott Vining

Even on a busy night like New Year’s Eve, Jacob and Anthony’s Italian Restaurant delivered. The bar was packed, yet the bartenders were great—friendly, efficient, and truly attentive. Service never slipped despite the crowd. The drinks were well made, and the appetizers impressed. The meatball was fantastic, and the calamari was cooked perfectly. A lively atmosphere with service that doesn’t miss a beat

Denise Clow
Denise Clow

I recently visited Jacob &Anthony in Styvansant plaza for a family members birthday dinner,as always the establishment made us feel welcomed and accommodating us for a family dinner, service was amazing by Ryan our server and attentive to keeping us refreshed with beverages and plenty of delicious foods, the management for stopping by to make sure everything was good,and as always great food,great service and great atmosphere. We are repeat customers and will return again. Happy Holidays to all the staff at Jacob & Anthony in Styvansant plaza.

Kim Martens
Kim Martens

This is our second visit to Jacob & Anthony's. Everything was delicious! The pasta is out of this world. My husband had the Sea Bass and said it was perfect! Beautiful white meat, fluffy and perfect seasoning. ( I'm getting that the next time I go). Our friend ordered a wedge salad which was amazing and huge. We ended up sharing it. Our server was wonderful. The holiday decorations are gorgeous and tastefully done! We live about 3 hours away and I already can't wait to come back! I'm mad at myself for not taking photos of our meals! (I will next visit for sure.)

Dorothy Meyer
Dorothy Meyer

Beautiful and relaxing Jacob and Anthony's has that old world Italian menu that leaves you full and happy. Highly recommend. Portions will surely be having you ask for a to go box. Walk ins are welcome. Reservations available. KUDOS to their chefs ! i've tried the Bleu cheese wedge it was 5 star and large enough for 2. A side of mushroom risotto was comfort food and also 5 star. I've tried their steak and couldn't believe how delicious the demi glaze on top of the 2 inch thick perfectly prepared meat. They also have a popular half pound meatball topped with ricotta and flanked by garlic toast that is a home run. Their vodka pasta comes with high scores and I will be trying that next. Looking forward returning and experiencing the full menu. Great Date night or family sunday option.

Cathy Nelson
Cathy Nelson

We came for a late lunch, and left very satisfied. Eddie, our waiter, was friendly and attentive. Sunday gravy and tortellini carbonara were delicious. Though we didn't order an appetizer, we were provided with warm crusty bread and dipping oil prior to our meal. Prices were reasonable, and portions were plentiful.

Joe Rubino
Joe Rubino

Went on a busy Saturday night with a short wailing list but plenty of room at the bar. The service was good. The food arrived quickly with great plated presentation. We got the meatballs app and split a chicken dish and Tuscan salad.

Richard Zacamy
Richard Zacamy

My wife and I had dinner here for our 8th wedding anniversary. Our server was Great. Our meals were Awesome.

unit0045
unit0045

This was one of the best restaurant experiences I’ve ever had. I’ve cooked in restaurants and managed a restaurant. Every part was perfect, from the two hostesses , to Aiden our server to Hillary, one of the managers who checked us to of course the food. Every aspect was perfect. If you are looking for a great total experience at a reasonable price, this is the place for you. Bring your appetite. The portions are huge! The fresh bread and pesto oil was wonderful. The bruschetta was amazing. We had chicken parm and tortellini carbonara. The sauce on the tortellini was perfect and the chicken parm was outstanding. All of the staff was great. It was super busy but that didn’t matter. We still had a great experience.

Christine Butler
Christine Butler

Bartender Niki is the best! Foods good, drinks even better. Pizza delicious here. Get the bolognese but ask with a cream tomato sauce instead... Thats way better combo.

Sharanya Akkenapally
Sharanya Akkenapally

I am in love with their marinara sauce. Every dish was amazing. The service was impressive too. I tried arancini, bruschetta, truffle fries, and Pasta with vodka sauce. Although the pasta was a bit pricey, every dish was perfect. I would definitely recommend this place.

Cher Joseph
Cher Joseph

My recent dining experience at Jacob and Anthony was truly exceptional. The ambiance was warm and inviting, the service was attentive and friendly, and the food was simply divine. The outdoor seating was wonderful. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience. The food ordered was the GF Penne Pasta with Pesto sauce and Grilled Chicken, Vodka Sauce with Penne Pasta, Lemonade Lavender Mocktails, Tortoise Chocolate Cake. The Manager, Hillary Len and Server, Eddie were very attentive and friendly!

Wendell Arciaga
Wendell Arciaga

The food was delicious. Our server Michelle was great. She was attentive and engaging. The food came out fast.

Vin Vin Hines
Vin Vin Hines

Oh you know Vin Vin has another one for you!! It has only taken me a half dozen times to actually take pictures so I could write this review. I just ate and ate and ate, and forgot to take pics before 😂. I will say this right now before anything, Jacob and Anthony's is literally my favorite spot to eat. The food and drinks are continuously ON POINT. Pictured you have the fig and prosciutto pizza which is delicious and is enough to share, but I'm fat so I'll eat it all!! Pasta carbonara with Tuscan (breaded) chicken my go to!! The arincini is a must to order, that smokey mozzarella in there hits differently!! I love a good set of mozz sticks, but these are different in the best way, the breading the real deal cheese and the dipping sauce? Say what!!! Brunch is bomb and the more clear looking drink is a Bellini (they are endless with brunch). The other drink is my special "Vfrench" Martini where I have them swap out vodka for Casa Repo and add some peach liqueur -- sounds like a lot, but it's the way it should be drunk haha. Staff has always been great We had Vicky yesterday and she was great, Bobby behind the bar knows his craft and Nick is a go to server. No matter who you get, when you go or for what, you WILL NOT be disappointed. Take it from a former fat kid, who still can't stop eating... Get there and tell em Vin Vin sent you.. I wanna see something! Until next time, Deuces

Dana Brown
Dana Brown

This is my third visit and reach time it has been delicious. The service today was slow only because they were short staffed- usually is great. The food was DELICIOUS. Everything was so good and served hot. The truffle fries- omg- I could've ordered 3 and been fine for my meal. We also had the bruscetta and penne vodka, which was so good!! Highly recommend.

Drena G (Noir)
Drena G (Noir)

I stopped by for lunch because I truly enjoy their salad. The food was good. The portion was perfect. My only issue was not having a fork to eat with. It was disappointing since I specifically asked the young lady if it was in the bag. She assured me it was and it wasn't. The food was fresh and I absolutely would order it again. I highly recommend the salads and wines here.

Kristen Kiehart
Kristen Kiehart

I was looking for a spot to have an espresso martini and a small bite after seeing a movie. I drive past J & A on the way home. I knew it’d be busy but figured I’d stop in. The wait was an hour and a half ( this was on a Saturday night) the host was very kind and said we could check for seats at the bar. Lucky for my mom and I two had just opened up. The bartender was very fast in acknowledging us and giving us menus. We ordered two espresso martinis, one with Bailey’s one without. My mom ordered the J & A burger and I ordered the burrata salad. The burrata salad was absolutely perfect for what I was looking for. Light and a good portion. My mom was happy with her burger. I had one bite and it was a very salty bite. I might have gotten mostly the crust of the burger. Overall, very happy with my experience at this restaurant and would love to go back.

Christeal
Christeal

We enjoyed an excellent lunch accompanied by genuinely friendly service. The bread was served warm with flavorful olive oil. The salads were fresh with bright flavors. The housemade pasta and sauce was satisfyingly rich and delicious. One small note that I hope management takes note of: There are copious amounts of dust EVERYWHERE starting at about 8 feet above floor level. Dust clung to the walls, beams, and every horizontal service (pretty gross to look at). And not just a little dust; this looks like years' worth of accumulation (zoom in on my last picture).

Steven Quinn
Steven Quinn

Very good food that is reasonably priced. They have something for everyone. Nice atmosphere with cozy outdoor seating. I recommend making a reservation or you might have to wait. Service was pretty slow all around.

N
Nam Cao

Sorry, the $48 steak (and sides) came out cold. Steak had inedible chucks of sinew, fat. If you're debating between the steak and another dinner item; get the other item.

A
Allison Squires

Sadly, because we have loved it here for years, we are no longer able to come here. My daughter-in-law has a gluten allergy. She is not just one of those people who chooses not to eat it. Gluten makes her seriously ill. She chose here to celebrate her birthday and is spending the evening vomiting because she was glutened. She is always very proactive and lets the server know every place we go that she has an allergy. She has loved that they have had a gluten-free calamari, which is one of her favorites. She had that and a salad. We can’t say where the disconnect was, or how it happened but we are never able to come back here again. You need to do better!!

Jeff K
Jeff K

First time here, walking through to our table was a chore as tables are on top of one another. Appetizer was ok (the stack), chicken parms came out cool, breading was soggy, thick and some how the chicken was dry, with absolute no flavor at all. Our waitress only checked on us once, after our order was messed up numerous times.

Krista Comanzo
Krista Comanzo

I ordered the Shrimp Pesto on Uber Eats. For $40 I had higher expectations. The food was fine, it was just the pasta with pesto and 4 jumbo shrimp. No salad. No bread. No leftovers. Would not order on Uber Eats again. Poor value for the money.

Sign in to leave a review

Sign in
👑 Is it yours? Claim it FREE!

Remove ads and manage your menu

Explore Your Area

More restaurants in Albany →
📸

57 Photos

Explore J & A Italian's photos

J & A Italian
J & A Italian
J & A Italian
J & A Italian
J & A Italian
+52 More
📍

About J & A Italian

How to get there

1475 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203

Loading map...
J & A Italian
Tap for directions

Highlights

Good Rating
4.3/5 stars
💬
Many Reviews
811 reviews
💰
Moderate Price
Price level
👨‍🍳
italian
Cuisine type

Services

🥐 Brunch
🍽️ Lunch
🍾 Dinner
Coffee
🍰 Desserts
🥗 Vegetarian Options
🥡 Takeout
🍴 Dine-in

Dining Options

🍽️ Dine In
🥡 Takeout

Restaurant Info

Status
Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
11AM-10PM
Rating
4.3/5
💬 Reviews
811
💰 Price Level
$$
⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 15 min to 1.5 hr here
📞 Phone
+1 518-599-5331
🌐 Website
www.jacobandanthony.com
📋 Menu
View Menu

Amenities

📶 Free WiFi
🅿️ Parking
🌿 Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
🚻 Restroom
💳 Credit Cards
📱 Mobile Payments
🏘️

The Neighborhood

McKownville Park

park in the United States of America

A 729m
Bob Ford Field

stadium in Albany, NY, USA

A 993m
🎮

Gaming

🎮 Earn Points While You Explore!

Play Find Me and redeem points for discounts at J & A Italian and other restaurants

🎮

Earn Points at J & A Italian!

Play Find Me and redeem rewards here

Earn extra points and redeem them for rewards at J & A Italian

🏆 Rewards at J & A Italian

💰

10% Discount

At J & A Italian

1000 pts
Available
🍽️

Free Appetizer

On your next visit

2500 pts
Limited
👑

VIP Table

Premium experience

5000 pts
Exclusive

to redeem rewards and earn points

📋 How Do Rewards Work?

1

Play Find Me

Every 100 score points = 1 reward point

2

Collect Points

Workers earn 2x points per game

3

Redeem Rewards

Discounts, free food and VIP experiences

Call
Leave a Review on Google
👑

Is it yours? Claim it FREE!

Remove ads and manage your menu

Sign in & Play

Check your email!

No password needed — we'll email you a link

We sent you an access link

Check your spam folder if you don't see it