The Ritz On Union

My wife and I had a wonderful NYE dinner here this evening. The place was extremely busy, but that's what I like to see! We didn't have reservations, but Anthony didn't think twice about finding us a seat. Our waitress Danielle was great as well! Definitely my favorite Italian spot in the capital district, even prior to becoming The Ritz when it was just "Homestyle." Wishing you all a safe and wonderful new year!

Our waitress Nicole was stellar! She was attentive to our every need. The varied menu demonstrated a world-class knowledge of culinary expertise! The pricing was absolutely reasonable considering the quality of the cuisine and the portions were generous.

Valentine's Day Special: Beet Cucumber Mousse, Cucumber Smoked Salmon, Truffle Infused Short Rib Crisps, Filet Mignon Au Poivre and Stuffed Shrimp Panade, Waffle Cone Cake by Marjan, and Flourless Chocolate Torte. Food/Value: B Service/Wait Time: B Decor/Environment: A Parking: B (Their own parking lot) Cash/Credit Cards: Yes (Surcharge with Credit Cards) *Photos by me Follow me on Instagram: @paulpaterakis Tip me in Bitcoin: bc1q38ct2rawwn7jkg5ays5zvycxp8mj69e5q0zp2n

Meh, with 67 other spots for Italian in Schenectady… try 66 of them first. -yet another spot with vermouth on the rack and not refrigerated. -Pasta Fagioli, bland. Mushy overcooked pasta. -Meatballs, bland. Overworked, dense, tough. Served sloppy and barely over room temp. -steamed clams, excellent. Great balance of acid and cooked well. -Broccoli Rabe, over cooked. Lacked salt, pushing army green. -Philly steak, good roll. Nice fermentation and blistering. Ribeye was very tender, lacked seasoning. Fries were the highlight. Crispy, soft on the inside, seasoned. Failed at the basics, whole spot comes off as if it’s owned by business men and not educated culinary people. Lunch was terrible, no reason to attempt dinner.

We loved our experience! The atmosphere was a really cool vibe, great energy and the food was excellent! We were especially happy with our sweet server, Bella! Thank you for a fun, memorable experience!! Favorite appy: calamari! 😋