
Grab a bite
Our local restaurant scene stretches from kosher-style deli to modern Mexican. You’ll find terrific bistros, coffee shops and restaurants in all price ranges just minutes away by foot or car.
So if you're not having a meal on campus, why not head to town? Here is a list of some local restaurants to try while you’re visiting. All area codes are (518). Bon appétit!
Places to eat:
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Downtown / On and Near Erie Blvd. (10-15 minute walk)
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CENTRE STREET PUBLIC HOUSE AND BEER GARDEN
Gastropub with outdoor dining and live music; 308 Union Street, (518) 393-2337; centrestreetpub.com (L/D) $$CLINTON’S DITCH
Pub fare; 112 S. College St. (off Erie Blvd.), (518) 346-8376; www.onefortheditch.com (L/D) $$KATIE O’BYRNE’S
Irish Pub; 121 Wall St, (518) 395-5999; katieobyrnespub.com (L/D) $$MIKE’S (FIRST PRIZE) HOT DOGS
Hot dogs, burgers and more; 1135 Erie Blvd., (518) 382-9213; [official Facebook page] (B/L/D) $MORRETTE’S KING STEAK HOUSE
Downtown mainstay; 1126 Erie Blvd., (518) 370-0555; [official Facebook page] (L/D) $WOLFF’S BIERGARTEN
Authentic German beer garden; 165 Erie Blvd., (518) 631-9517; www.wolffsbiergarten.com (L/D) $$ -
Downtown / On and Near Jay Street (10-15 minute walk)
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All area codes are (518).
AMBITION
Sandwich and coffee house; 154 Jay St., (518) 382-9277; ambitionbistro.com (B/L) $$HAPPY CAPPUCCINO
Coffee house with live music and local art; 185 Jay St., (518) 377-1092; www.thehappycappuccino.com (B/L) $PIZZA KING
Pizza, subs, salads and more; 124 Jay St., (518) 347-1234 (L/D) $TAJ MAHAL
Indian cuisine; 142 Clinton St., (518) 370-3664; www.tmahalrestaurant.com (L/D) $$TARA KITCHEN
Moroccan cuisine; 431 Liberty St., (518) 708-3485; www.tarakitchen.com (L/D) $$ -
Downtown / Little Italy (10-15 minute walk)
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CIVITELLO’S
1920s-era Italian pastry shop featuring specialty sandwiches, antipasto, cookies and spumoni. 42 North Jay St.; (518) 381-6165; civitellos.com (B/L) $CORNELL’S
Italian dining; 39 North Jay St., (518) 370-3825; [official Facebook page] (D) $$MORE PERRECA’S
Italian café serving authentic Italian meals. 31 North Jay St.; (518) 377-9800; perrecasbakery.com (B/L/D) $$
PERRECA’S BAKERY
Landmark Italian bakery with coal-fired brick oven turning out hard-crusted bread and pizza. 33 North Jay St.; (518) 372-1875; perrecasbakery.com (B/L) $ -
Downtown / State Street and Broadway Vicinity (10-15 minute walk)
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20 NORTH BROADWAY TAVERN
Wings, burgers, and other pub food in a storied, old school corner tavern with a patio; 20 North Broadway, (518) 357-8992; Facebook (L/D) $$APERITIVO BISTRO
Small plates and pizzas; 426 State St., (518) 579-3371; www.aperitivobistro.com (L/D) $$$BOMBERS BURRITO BAR
Burritos, tacos, wings, wraps; 447 State St., (518) 374-3548; www.bombersburritobar.com (L/D) $$CHOPSTICK BISTRO
Hunan, Szechuan and Cantonese dishes with many chef and house specialties 11 North Broadway, (518) 280-7813; chopstickbistro.com (L/D) $$FIRESTONE 151
Bar and restaurant; 151 Lafayette St, (518) 280-7841; www.151barandrestaurant.com (L/D) $$HOT SPOT JAMAICAN CUISINE
Salads, sandwiches, seafood, BBQ and vegetarian options; 135 Broadway, (518) 280-5077; hotspotcuisine.com (B/L/D) $$JOHNNY’S
Casual Italian-American family dining; 433 State St., (518) 982-5657; www.johnnysdowntown.com (L/D) $$MEXICAN RADIO
Mexican fusion with outdoor patio (seasonal); 325 State St., (518) 621-3700; www.mexrad.com (L/D) $$NICO’S PIZZA
Casual pizza eatery serving slices & pies, plus burgers, wings & other comfort foods; 441 State St, (518) 372-6024; http://www.nicospizzeria.com/ (L/D) $$PINHEAD SUSAN’S
Pub fare; 38-40 North Broadway, (518) 346-6431; www.pinheadsusan.com (L/D) $$PUZZLES
Café and bakery; 515 State St., (518) 280-2620; www.puzzlesbakerycafe.com (B/L/D) $$SLIDING DIRTY
Gourmet sliders, wings, burgers and appetizers with outdoor seating; 512 State St, (518) 344-6975; slidindirty.com (L/D) $$VILLA ITALIA PASTICCERIA
Italian pastries, gelato and sandwiches; 226 Broadway, (518) 355-1144; www.villaitaliabakery.com (L/D) $$YA-YA’S HOUSE
Authentic southern cuisine and soul food; 135 Broadway, (518) 382-9292; Website (L/D) $$ (Closed Sunday/Monday)ZEN
Asian fusion; 469 State St; (518) 280-0388; www.zenasianfusionlounge.com (L/D) $$ -
Upper Union Street (5-minute drive)
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GERSHON’S
New York-style deli; 1600 Union St., (518) 393-0617; www.gershonsdeli.com (B/L/D) $$HOME STYLE PIZZA
Italian take-out, eat in and desserts; 1720 Union St., (518) 372-7270; www.pizzaschenectady.com (L/D) $$I LOVE NEW YORK PIZZA
Thin-crust slices, specialty pies and more; 1705 Union St., (518) 346-7272; www.ilovenypizza.us (L/D) $MR. WASABI
Sushi and Japanese; 1671 Union St., (518) 388-9222; www.mrwasabi.net (L/D) $$SCOTTI’S
Italian with outdoor patio; 1730 Union St., (518) 393-7440; www.scottisrestaurant.com (L/D) (seasonal) $$TESOROS CAFÉ
Sandwiches, soups, salad, espresso and bakery; 1712 Union St, (518) 225-4703; Facebook (B/L/D) $$ (Closed Monday)UNION CAFÉ
Breakfast and lunch café with outdoor seating; 1725 Union St., (518) 280-1600; (B/L) $ -
Lower Union Street (5-10 minute walk)
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CHEZ NOUS
French restaurant; 707 Union St., (518) 344-6393; www.cheznousschenectady.com (D) $$$DALEY’S ON YATES
French-influenced casual and formal fare in a rehabbed old taxi garage; 10 Yates St., (518) 901-0174; daleysonyates.com (D) $$ Th-Sat (closed Monday)MANHATTAN EXCHANGE
Pub fare, soups, salads, burgers; 607 Union St., (518) 374-5930; manhattanexchange.net (L/D) $$MARIA’S
Assorted breakfast and lunch offerings with take-out dinners; 412 Union St; (518) 280-6902; [official Facebook page] (B/L) $$MALCOLM'S CAFÉ
Upscale casual restaurant serving locally sourced, seasonally inspired dishes, and featuring open kitchen with counter seating; 617 Union St; (518) 344-4599; www.malcolmsrestaurant.com (D) $$$PERSIAN BITE
Persian food; 703 Union St., (518) 393-0693; www.persianbite.net (L/D); $$UNION INN
Pizza and other tavern food in ca. 1860s building that is on the National Register of Historic Places; 517 Union St., (518) 382-9264; Website (L/D) $ -
Nott Street and North of Campus (5-minute walk/drive)
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MARI'S JAPANESE CUISINE
Japanese food and sushi; 2049 Van Vranken Ave., (518) 381-4881; www.marisjapanese.com (L/D) $$PETER PAUSE
Family-owned Italian breakfast and lunch café; 535 Nott St., (518) 382-9278; [official Facebook page] (B/L) $ -
The Stockade District (10-minute walk or 5-minute drive)
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DRUTHERS BREWERY CO.
Brewery and full-service restaurant at Mohawk Harbor; 221 Harborside Drive, (518) 357-8640; druthersbrewing.com (L/D) $$MOON & RIVER CAFÉ
Vegetarian, light fare; 115 S. Ferry St., (518) 382-1938 (L/D) $STOCKADE INN
New American fare in historic district; 1 North Church St., (518) 346-3400; www.stockadeinn.com (D) $$$VAN DYCK RESTAURANT
Area landmark with American cuisine; 237 Union St., (518) 348-7999; www.vandycklounge.com (L/D) $$ -
A Few Miles Away (5-10 minute drive)
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ANGELO'S TAVOLO AT GLEN SANDERS MANSION
Classic continental; 1 Glen Ave., Scotia, (518) 374-7262; www.angelostavolo.com (D) $$JUMPIN’ JACKS
Riverside drive-in with fish fry, burgers, ice cream; 5 Schonowee Ave., Scotia, (518) 393-6101; www.jumpinjacksdriveininc.com (L/D) (seasonal) $WATERS EDGE LIGHTHOUSE
Casual American fare with outdoor dining along the Mohawk River; 2 Freemans Bridge Rd., Glenville, (518) 370-5300; www.thewatersedgelighthouse.com (L/D) $$$