Sophia Clark

Where do I begin?! We had our wedding at Rosanna’s and it was amazing. Rachel was so accommodating and patient with us (I was definitely crazy at times!) throughout the whole process. Not only is the food to die for, but the ambiance and atmosphere of the restaurant is unlike anything else in the area. Two months later and our guests are still raving about the food! We were able to have a 3 piece band with room for dancing. The staff is top notch as well. Rachel even made our wedding cake! We live 3 hours away and can’t wait to go back! Think of Rosanna’s the next time you’re going out to dinner or planning an event :)

KA

Rosanna’s on Dove Street in Albany is hands down one of the best Italian restaurants in the area. For starters the restaurant absolutely beautiful and has so much incredible history. The building has been a landmark in Albany for over 175 years! We went on a Tuesday and the restaurant was packed— so if that’s not a testament to how great everything is, I don’t know what else could be. The chef, understanding dietary restrictions, which I have celiac disease, and ensures everyone is accommodated. The staff is knowledgeable and so kind, and their gluten-free menu is the most extensive in the capital region, which is inspired by New York City’s culinary scene. This is what we had: Drinks: I had a Cosmo Mocktail and my husband a ‘Paper Plane’ bourbon cocktail Appetizers: LC Shrimp Balls, Fried Artichoke Hearts, and Gluten-Free Grilled Focaccia with pesto dipping sauce Dinner: Bolognese, Lemon Chicken Breast with Risotto, and Grilled Sausage and Polenta Dessert: Pistachio Pudding with an almond cookie, and crushed pistachios Everything we had was Gluten Free and safely prepared in a dedicated gluten-free area. 🤗 Rosanna’s easily gets a 10/10 in our book. We can't wait to go back for more!

+2

Audrey Zutrau

Rachel did a wedding event for a family friend and made Brazilian food. Best wedding food I’ve ever had! The beans, meat, salad, rice with veggies was so delicious and I felt good after having two plates!! Photo is my second plate! My first was much bigger- had more salad!

Risa

Nice little place. Decor inviting, staff super friendly and attentive. I had the pasta fagioli soup (veganized), and the dish with pasta, asparagus, tomato sauce with chunks of tomatos, mushrooms and vegan shreds. Perfect! Just the right amount of everything. My husband has the NY strip steak with really nice roasted potatos and broccolini. The steak had pesto sauce on top. He said it was cooked perfectly.

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Amanda Rozsavolgyi

Rosanna's is probably the restaurant I recommend the most to others and the one my partner and I have the most date nights at, so I best get this review in before its sale is finalized and the Rosanna's I know and love is, extremely sadly, no longer. The aesthetic and vibe here is so cute and cozy, I love the wallpaper, the decorations, the fixtures, everything -- you walk in and you feel like the place is hugging you. But it's really the food that keeps me coming back again and again. The menu is small, and I love it that way -- they have a dozen or so things they execute beautifully -- you don't need anything else. We love starting our meals with the Pane Rustico, particularly because it comes with a whole roasted garlic that when spread over the warm bread is so so good. Although the menu is small, I have never had trouble finding something vegetarian to eat. Their eggplant parmigiana is my favorite preparation of that dish I've had, the tri colored tortellini with vodka sauce is delicious, as is the Ravioli ala Rosanna, and the Cacio e pepe and the gnocchi when they're available. During one of our visits their pizza special was a fried eggplant pizza and it was so good I still think about it often. We love finishing our meals here with cappuccinos and a dessert to share -- usually the tiramisu but sometimes we get enticed by the seasonal bread pudding option. As with the food menu, the cocktail menu is small but well-curated and greatly executed. I particularly enjoy their bourbon-based Il Marito and the gin-based Rosanna. All the staff we've ever interacted with have been lovely and the service is warm and prompt. TLDR: Great vibe, delicious food and drink, friendly service. My favorite Italian restaurant in the Capital Region.

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Liss Bustop

Their eggplant parmigiana is the best I've had, and given that my husband is vegetarian, I've had many. He, having sampled even more, is also in agreement with this statement. The crisp is unreal, and yet the slices are not overly thin, but meaty! Nothing is burned. The sauce is perfect. The salad dressing is delightfully vibrant. I had the Rosanna, and a Negroni al Caffe, and both were delightful. When we were uncertain of a wine pairing with my creamy ravioli, the waitress gave us some samples and we ended up landing on the Gentil Hugel. The wine list here was so unexpectedly interesting! Portions were plenty and the ambiance was perfect. We will be back!!! Especially since our gelato with the olive oil cake was forgotten in the to go bag... We have to know what it tastes like!!!

+3

Sharon Doyle

This is a cute and swanky restaurant in Downtown Albany, in a newly restored historic building. The building is spotless and pristine. They have a nice outdoor patio, as well as a main dining room and a bar on the 1st floor. There are 2 additional dining/private party rooms upstairs. Staff members are friendly and helpful and service is prompt and polite. The food is wonderful. We recommend the Eggplant Parmigiana and Chicken Parmigiana.

+7

Nanci Sauder Ruest

the Meatballs were incredible, the Eggplant Special was exceptional. the little gem salad was a lg portion and just delicious. my husband raved about the key lime cheesecake parfait and his ravioli we will be back

+2

Nice place. Most of the menu didn't appeal to me so I settled for the burger. Nice sized paty on a brioche bun. Would have been good had it come out medium well instead of rare. I was part of a party of seven and it took 10 minutes for everyone's food to be served. Some food got cold while others had nothing to eat. Couldn't make a jack Daniel's Manhattan to save their lives.

Ashlee Duclos

What a lovely little spot in Center Square! Parking was surprisingly easy on a weekday at 530. They have a cute patio which I would love to return to to sit on during a cool summer evening. My friend and I were seated right away; the table decor and ambiance are chef’s kiss. I got the lemon mushroom tagliatelle with added lemon airline chicken. It was delicious! Lemon is kinda my thing so this was meant for me. It was a large enough portion to bring some home. My dining companion tried the swordfish and ate every bite. Both of us got the lemon berry marscapone cake to go. Also incredible! The 1 star was lost because I wanted pasta with a protein but no dishes come like that. So it adds up. $23 for pasta then $13-$15 to add a protein. I wish they had like 2 options with pasta and protein for like $30 maybe. I will return but not necessarily add to my frequent stop list. (Also I’m a middle aged mom that gets little free time and doesn’t know how to parallel park anymore so take that with a grain of salt.)

+1

Charisse Abellard-Knight

The menu is extremely limited so I would check it before you decide. I felt that it was extremely pricey for what we received. The food was pretty good, but I didn't feel it was worth the price or portion size.