Welcome to Anthony’s Italian Restaurant
About Anthony’s Italian Restaurant
Hidden away in the charming cityscape of Cohoes, New York, Anthony’s Italian Restaurant is a delightful find for anyone passionate about authentic Italian cuisine. Located at 239-241 Remsen St, this little gem offers a captivating blend of tradition and modern comforts, making it a lovely spot for both regulars and newcomers. As the doors open to this inviting space, the aroma of freshly baked breads and herbs welcomes guests warmly. The ambiance feels like a cozy embrace, with soft lighting and rustic decor whispering tales of the Italian countryside.
The menu itself is a journey through the culinary treasures of Italy. To start, the classics entice: a melty mozzarella caprese and bruschetta that seems to sing with flavors of fresh basil and juicy tomatoes. For those venturing into the heartier sections, the house-special lasagna offers layers of gooey cheese, perfectly seasoned meat, and al dente pasta—a true testament to authentic Italian cooking. Seafood lovers might find themselves drawn to the frutti di mare, a medley of fresh seafood simmered in a delightful white wine sauce.
Feedback from patrons often praises the attentive service and the care put into each dish. Locals speak highly of the risotto, which many describe as a "must-try" for its rich, creamy texture and depth of flavor. Diners looking for a bit of a kick often go for the spicy arrabbiata, universally applauded for its perfect balance of heat and zest. And then there's dessert—a sweet wonderland not to be missed. The tiramisu, with its delicate layers and just the right amount of espresso punch, has earned rave reviews time and again.
While Anthony’s Italian Restaurant may be somewhat of a hidden treasure, those who discover it are rewarded with an exquisite dining experience. Combining genuine hospitality with an impressive menu, Anthony’s crafts an atmosphere where everyone can feel like family. In a place where tradition meets excellence, the endearing locality of Cohoes becomes even more special, thanks to this beloved establishment.
The menu itself is a journey through the culinary treasures of Italy. To start, the classics entice: a melty mozzarella caprese and bruschetta that seems to sing with flavors of fresh basil and juicy tomatoes. For those venturing into the heartier sections, the house-special lasagna offers layers of gooey cheese, perfectly seasoned meat, and al dente pasta—a true testament to authentic Italian cooking. Seafood lovers might find themselves drawn to the frutti di mare, a medley of fresh seafood simmered in a delightful white wine sauce.
Feedback from patrons often praises the attentive service and the care put into each dish. Locals speak highly of the risotto, which many describe as a "must-try" for its rich, creamy texture and depth of flavor. Diners looking for a bit of a kick often go for the spicy arrabbiata, universally applauded for its perfect balance of heat and zest. And then there's dessert—a sweet wonderland not to be missed. The tiramisu, with its delicate layers and just the right amount of espresso punch, has earned rave reviews time and again.
While Anthony’s Italian Restaurant may be somewhat of a hidden treasure, those who discover it are rewarded with an exquisite dining experience. Combining genuine hospitality with an impressive menu, Anthony’s crafts an atmosphere where everyone can feel like family. In a place where tradition meets excellence, the endearing locality of Cohoes becomes even more special, thanks to this beloved establishment.
Features & Amenities
Service Options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Sports
Popular For
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Hard liquor
- Private dining room
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining Options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Reviews
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 — Anthony Reffelt
Twice we've been here and twice the food and service has been excellent! I recommend dishes with noodles with chicken and sauce, like the francaise and Milanese. This will be a 5 star rating if the pervasive smell of weed is mitigated.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 — James Edward
This is a little hidden gem that serves some of the best “real” Italian food we’ve ever had in the Capital Region. Everything is homemade from the sauce, tender meatballs, pasta etc. prepared and cooked to perfection both in flavor and texture. The sauce you want to drink from a cup - it is that good!!! Their beans and greens with sweet Italian sausage, lasagna, veal supreme, and lemon blueberry cake were absolutely delicious. This place is a rare find of just really good Italian food. Portions and prices are very reasonable. Dawn was our server - very welcoming and made our experience a good one. Donald, one of the owners who also does some of the cooking came by to greet us and see how our dinners were. Highly recommend Anthony’s Italian Restaurant.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 — Angie
This is the spot to go if you want to have some real, homey Italian food. I went on a Saturday night and it wasn't crowded. Both the service and the meal were excellent. Great for sharing, with generous servings. When they claimed the pasta was homemade and prepared fresh, they weren't joking. It is quite apparent! The calamari, meatballs, eggplant parmesan, and Alfredo are highly recommended!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 — Michael Lupo
Enjoyed a wonderful dinner tonight at Anthony’s Italian Restaurant Cohoes food was delicious, with the Meat and Cheese Board, Fried Mozzarella, and Stuffed Cherry Peppers for appetizers, followed by Chicken Alfredo, Shrimp Cavatelli, Veal Francese, and Seafood Risotto (not pictured) for dinner. Service was a bit slow, but they were by themselves, working the bar and the dining room, and were very pleasant, so we didn't mind. The food made up for any inconvenience. The flavors were robust, and the plates were well-portioned. Definitely will heading back soon!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 — Ernie Cardona
My spouse, two adult daughters and I had tickets for a candlelight string performance. Prior to the performance we wanted to dine nearby, and Anthony's restaurant was only a few minutes from the venue. We had a 6:30pm reservation, arrived at 6:15pm and were promptly seated. The restaurant has a bar area separate from the dining area. On this night in the dining area there was a gentleman singing live with background music. He sang holiday songs as well as some oldies such as Frank Sinatra. He sang quite well but on occasion the music would get loud, and we could not hear each other talking. Bread was provided with olive oilpesto for dipping and was delicious. For an appetizer we ordered calamari that came with a marinara sauce for dipping. It was very good although next time we would order it without the cherry peppers. It was not very spicy, but my spouse and one daughter prefer not to eat spicy food. Me and my other daughter thought spiciness was just right. My spouse ordered pesto rigatoni pasta with chicken, one daughter ordered pesto angel hair pasta with shrimp, and my other daughter and I ordered chicken parmigiana, one with angel hair and the other with rigatoni both with a marinara sauce. All were delicious. The only thing was my spouse's pesto meal was lacking enough chicken to justify the $24.50 cost. Aside from that, the meals were hearty with leftovers to take home. Overall, the meal with drinks (two sodas with free refills) was $121 before tip and tax. The Waitress was very friendly, and we would go back again.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 — Amy Amoros
Delicious beyond our expectations. The portion size was amazing for both the antipasto and the chicken parmesan with linguine. The pictures don't do the food Justice and we had plenty of leftovers as we shared one order of antipasto and one order of chicken. Highly recommended we can't wait to come back.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 — Sabrina H
If you’re looking for an authentic and quaint Italian restaurant, this is the place to go. The service was great the food was even better. They weren’t kidding when they said the pasta is fresh and homemade. You can definitely tell!
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Contact
Phone: (518) 326-1731
Address: 239-241 Remsen St, Cohoes, NY 12047
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Opening Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 4–8 PM
- Wednesday: 4–8 PM
- Thursday: 4–8 PM
- Friday: 4–9 PM
- Saturday: 4–9 PM
- Sunday: 4–8 PM