2025 Best Restaurants with the Best Food in Albany Area

Top Rated Restaurants in Albany

When it comes to reviewing and recommending restaurants, we believe that what is on the plate is by far the most important factor. We rate the food on a 20-point scale. Our take on the décor, service, ambience, wine list and other factors are explored within our full reviews, which are simply a click away.

Presented in alphabetical order, these Top Restaurants earned the highest food ratings in Albany.

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Angelo's 677 Prime
14/20
Upscale steakhouse with a varied menu and plenty of cachet that does not come on the cheap. See More

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14/20
The granddaddy among steakhouses in New York's Capital Region, with an on-site butcher shop to prove it. See More
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15/20
Jim Rua's retro eatery boasts an evolving Italian menu and friendly service. See More

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14/20
Suburban Italian restaurant that has endured for 30-plus years. See More
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14/20
An exploration of Indian cuisine offered in an inviting setting. See More
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15/20
Echoes of a bygone era honored with American cuisine served in a polished dining room. See More
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14/20
High-priced dining in an exclusive clubhouse atmosphere. See More

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The River Street Cafe
15/20
Enjoy the peaceful river view and the ever-evolving, whimsical fusion menu. See More
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Sperry's
15/20
From small speakeasy to modern fusion restaurant, a year-round draw in a tourist-centric upstate Victorian city. See More

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Yono's Restaurant
15/20
A lush culinary oasis in the capital city's downtown offering Indonesian and continental dishes complemented by a 700-selection wine list. See More

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