Villa di Como Ristorante

Man oh man I could not be happier with every single experience we've had at Villa De Como. This was our 3rd year going, for Valentine's Day. We had to make the day after work (Sunday) as my new job is quite demanding. Chef Ali went above & beyond, in our other two trips we had never seen the upstairs... today we had the entirety of it to ourselves! Chef Ali had a full downstairs as we left mind you, he understood it was an important night & made it even more special. I cannot wait to go back & try other items from the menu as we are usually creatures of habit & order the same thing every time. To know there is still so much left to taste, I am so excited. The food was exceptional, much like the service! As much as l'd like to keep this my secret go-to restaurant, the world has to know, mor

Everything about this place makes me feel in love, even when I come solo. From the 1st glass of wine all the way to the last glass or homemade orangecello. The staff are so friendly too! I come here at least once a month because my carbonara and arancino don't compare. A must visit! 🍷🍝❤️

Excellent Italian restaurant in Albany, NY . Only has 7 tables and some bar seating so getting a reservation is a must. The food was excellent, from appetizers to dessert, and the service was prompt and courteous. A lot of the sauce put on the pasta can be a little spicy but if you request no spice they are very accommodating and make the dish the way you would like. They bottle their own limoncello which is very good as well.

Last night was my second visit to Villa di Como within the past year, and once again I was blown away by the hospitality. Owner Ali and his head chef Tony treat you like family — the experience truly feels like a classic Italian Sunday lunch thanks to their warmth and attention to detail. We enjoyed a variety of dishes, including the Margherita pizza, focaccia, carbonara, cacio e pepe, and rigatoni with shrimp, mushrooms, and sausage — which was my personal favorite. Every dish was excellent. To finish the evening, Ali treated us to his homemade limoncello and arancello, the perfect ending to a wonderful night out with friends and colleagues. Hands down the best Italian restaurant in Albany!

We finally found a place that feels like true, authentic, northern Italy food. If I’m wrong, that part doesn’t matter - it is amazing food. The pasta, the red sauce, and the homemade limoncello! 🍋 Chef Como’s creations are delicious! Legit. We will be back again and again. Reservations needed. It’s a small place.