Intimate Italian restaurant owned by Jim Rua and his son Franco. Serving both traditional Italian cuisine as well as creative spins based on their travels abroad. Hosting groups to Italy has provided much inspiration on the food menu as well as wine list. Items are made in house or sourced locally.
Romantic Italian eatery in cozy quarters lined with booths, maple paneling & homey adornments. Based on 614 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery
Address:
49 Grand St, Albany, NY 12207
Phone: (518) 465-0439
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Hours
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9 PM |
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
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Reservations: cafecapriccio.comopentable.com
Reviews
Veronica Bentley
Now this place is something very special. Vegan/vegetarian options, upscale atmosphere, down to earth and friendly staff. Food is absolutely amazing. A diamond in the rough. If you didn’t know it was there you would drive right past and you would be missing out! Love it more every time I go and I will be going again hopefully soon. Suggest the pasta which is homemade and delicious, mushroom meatballs, chicken franchise, pizza, and bruschetta! Nothing better than sitting down to fresh baked bread with a dish of parmigiana to sprinkle and some olive oil to start. I miss it already
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Stephan Miller
Incredible Italian spot in Albany – just don’t be surprised when the street it’s on reminds you of The Wire. The Risotto was to die for. Home made ravioli excellent. Cod with capers and side of risotto was also delicious. Worth sharing entrees so you can try more dishes. Pistachio cake and cheese cake desserts were amazing. The food is incredible. Wine is over priced a bit. Homey atmosphere really makes this place special. A must visit in Albany!
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bhoomika pandit
The food and ambience was good. Food tasted authentic. We ordered mushroom meatballs which was quite delicious and sauce was really fresh and the hero ingredient was basil. The pesto shrimp pasta was okay. Tomato garlic cream pasta was good in taste and had nice thick and creamy sauce.
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John Nesbit II
This place is for real. They got it together. Hit 5 stars in all categories for me. The food was so good I forgot to take pictures of the entrees. Service was attentive but not over done. The atmosphere, well go see for yourself. The cherry on top was definitely coffee and dessert. The cappuccino was finely crafted with attention and detail. Dessert was fantastic! I highly recommend this place!
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Garrick
Our neighbors raved about Cafe Capriccio so we finely decided to go on New Year’s Eve. Perhaps their prix fixe nights don’t represent a typical dining experience for them but I can’t say we were thrilled with our dining experience.
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Michalina Scorzelli
Loved everything about our experience at Cafe Capriccio! The atmosphere reminded me of an unexpected place like you find in Italy. The service was outstanding, and the food was delicious and authentic! High reccomend!! We will be back.
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Vincent Le Saux
After a rather cold welcome, where we were invited to eat on the patio, we were finally allowed to stay inside.
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Michael LaBarbera
First off, go eat here now. If you like Italian I will be shocked if you don’t love everything at Cafe Capriccio. From start to finish the experience was surprising, fun and phenomenal.
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Witch-King of Angmar
We came here on my birthday back in February, and it was absolutely delicious. From the salad appetizer to the drinks, everything was fabulous. We got the best seat in the house and it was so cute and homey feeling.
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Anthony (AVL)
A neighborhood restaurant, what a find! Great atmosphere, very cozy and old school with outstanding food.
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