The 10 best restaurants in Guilderland, NY

Most of the restaurants in Guilderland line Western Avenue, from Stuyvesant Plaza and Crossgates Mall out past Route 155, with a few more on Main Street in the Village of Altamont. This list is for Saratoga County readers heading to Crossgates, Stuyvesant Plaza or a show who want dinner nearby, and for Guilderland families planning a night out.

Every pick is inside the Town of Guilderland, though six use Albany mailing addresses and one uses Altamont’s, so each address was checked against state health department records and Census boundary files. The mix runs from a special-occasion farm-to-table dining room and an Italian family kitchen that dates to 1975 to Indian, Japanese and Mediterranean menus, tavern pizza and a wood-fired pizza pub. National chains, including the ones inside Crossgates, were left off. For more dinner ideas, see our Latham restaurants list.

How we chose

We looked for independent sit-down restaurants with a steady local reputation, coverage in the Times Union, the Daily Gazette and other local outlets, and staying power, and we mixed cuisines and price points. Each one was confirmed open in October 2026 from the restaurant’s own website or ordering page and New York State Health Department records, which also confirmed that every address sits inside the town. Prices and hours come from the restaurants’ own menus and pages. Chains were left off. The list is unranked and in alphabetical order, and no restaurant paid to be included.

Hours, prices and dates below come from each business or official source and change without notice. Call ahead if you are making a special trip.

Caffe Italia

Veal and chicken dishes cooked “The Romeo Way” anchor the menu at Caffe Italia, the Calabrese and Napoletana kitchen in Hamilton Square on Western Avenue. The 2026 dinner menu lists chicken antica, stuffed with prosciutto and mozzarella over escarole, for $40, plus Utica greens for $20. Entrées come with bread, a garden salad and penne marinara. Book on Resy for a birthday or anniversary; the dining room is closed Sunday and Monday.

Hours: Tue–Sat 5 p.m. to close; closed Sun–Mon

Address: 2080 Western Avenue, Guilderland, NY 12084

Why they made the list

• Joseph and Joanne Romeo opened Caffe Italia as a side-door cafe on Central Avenue in 1975, the Daily Gazette reported in 2025.
• The Daily Gazette covered the family restaurant’s 50th year in business in 2025.
• Caffe Italia’s jarred tomato and marinara sauces are sold online and in regional grocery stores, according to the restaurant.

More details are in our directory listing.

Farmhouse Tap + Tavern

On Main Street in the Village of Altamont, Farmhouse Tap + Tavern bakes 12-inch cold-fermented sourdough pizzas in a custom-built wood-burning oven. The fall menu’s Farmhouse pie, with prosciutto, ricotta, egg yolk and chili oil, starts at $21, and Mom’s turkey dinner with cornbread stuffing starts at $27. The rustic dining room suits a date or a relaxed family dinner. Book on Resy, since the restaurant is small and closes Sunday and Monday.

Hours: Tue–Thu 4–8 p.m.; Fri–Sat 4–9 p.m.; closed Sun–Mon

Address: 186 Main St., Altamont, NY 12009

Why they made the list

• Farmhouse Tap + Tavern was established in 2021 to link Altamont diners with nearby farmers and butchers, according to the restaurant.
• Burgers use beef from a local farm, and the bar pours craft beer from local breweries, according to the restaurant.
• Tables of six or more have a 20% gratuity added automatically, according to the restaurant.

More details are in our directory listing.

Great Indian Kitchen

Kerala-style chicken roast on the bone, served with Malabar parotta for $21, is one reason to try Great Indian Kitchen on Western Avenue in Westmere. The long menu runs from masala dosa ($12) and Indo-Chinese chili gobi to clay-oven Kashmiri lamb chops, and the bar mixes martinis and margaritas. The kitchen suits groups sharing several dishes. The website lists no online booking, so call (518) 452-1000 for a large table.

Hours: Daily 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and 4:30–9:30 p.m.

Address: 1652 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203

Why they made the list

• The owners of the former Nirvana Indian Restaurant opened Great Indian Kitchen at 1652 Western Ave., near Crossgates Mall, on April 25, 2022, the Times Union reported.
• The restaurant serves halal meat and runs a daily lunch buffet, according to the restaurant.
• Chef’s specials include a Peshawari lamb shank karahi for $25, according to the restaurant.

More details are in our directory listing.

Jacob & Anthony’s Italian

Sunday gravy, rigatoni with Italian sausage, homemade meatballs and slow-roasted pork, starts at $27 at Jacob & Anthony’s Italian in Stuyvesant Plaza. The upscale-casual dining room pairs traditional Italian cooking with handcrafted cocktails, and pizzas start at $17. Families and shoppers can drop in from 11 a.m. daily. Online reservation requests are confirmed by email, so call (518) 599-5331 for a same-day table.

Hours: Opens daily at 11 a.m.; closes 9 p.m. Mon–Thu, 10 p.m. Fri–Sat, 8 p.m. Sun

Address: 1475 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203

Why they made the list

• Jacob & Anthony’s Italian is run by the Marrello family, whose restaurants began with an Italian counter in downtown Albany in 1959, according to the restaurant.
• Social hour runs at the bar from 4 to 6 p.m. every day, according to the restaurant.
• Monday’s chicken Parmesan special is $13.95 for dine-in or takeout, according to the restaurant.

More details are in our directory listing.

Josie’s Table

For a dressy dinner before a show, Josie’s Table in Stuyvesant Plaza cooks farm-to-table plates from local, organic and seasonal ingredients, and the bar pours natural and organic wines. The autumn dinner menu lists plancha-grilled arctic char with coconut dirty rice for $36 and a 16-ounce bone-in rib-eye for $69. The kitchen suits anniversaries and business dinners; book through OpenTable, and call ahead to confirm Sunday hours.

Hours: Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; dinner Mon–Thu 5–9 p.m., Fri–Sat 5–10 p.m.; call to confirm Sunday hours

Address: 1475 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203

Why they made the list

• Josie’s Table opened in January 2022 in the former Provence Restaurant & Wine Bar space, the Daily Gazette reported in 2023.
• Executive chef Peter Darves-Bornoz was one of seven Rising Star Chefs winners, the Times Union reported in December 2023.
• The name honors owner Daniel Darves-Bornoz’s mother, Josephine, according to the restaurant.

More details are in our directory listing.

Kazan Sushi Ramen & BBQ

Shoppers at Crossgates Mall can find Kazan Sushi Ramen & BBQ on the lower level. The Hakata tonkatsu ramen, a creamy pork broth with pork belly and a soft-boiled egg, is $17 on the online menu, and Korean-style beef bulgogi dinners are $28. The menu suits groups who want sushi, noodles and grilled meat at one table. The website lists no reservations, so plan to walk in.

Hours: Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sun 11:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

Address: 1 Crossgates Mall Road, Albany, NY 12203

Why they made the list

• Ramen noodles and broth are made fresh on site, according to the Crossgates Mall directory.
• The full bar mixes Asian-influenced cocktails, according to the Crossgates Mall directory.
• The online menu lists 14 ramen choices, from Sapporo miso to a tomato-broth vegetable bowl, according to the restaurant.

More details are in our directory listing.

Orchard Tavern West

Families who grew up on Orchard pizza can get the same pies at Orchard Tavern West in Star Plaza, where Western Avenue meets Route 155. The broccoli ricotta delight pizza is $15.25 on the online menu, and wings, burgers, French onion soup and pasta round out the tavern menu. The kitchen serves noon to 10 p.m. daily; the website takes pickup and delivery orders but lists no reservations.

Hours: Daily noon–10 p.m. (online orders noon–8 p.m.)

Address: 2050 Western Ave., Guilderland, NY 12084

Why they made the list

• The Orchard Tavern dates to 1903, and Kristopher Monforte is the fifth owner, according to the restaurant.
• Orchard Tavern West opened in Star Plaza in 2019, the Times Union reported.
• Pizza dough is made fresh on the premises every day, according to the restaurant.

More details are in our directory listing.

Peaches Café

The namesake Peaches ‘N Cream waffle, a Belgian waffle with warm peaches and whipped cream for $13.95, is on the all-day breakfast menu at Peaches Café in Stuyvesant Plaza. Burgers, wraps and quiche fill the lunch side, and soy ginger sesame salmon is $21.95 after 4 p.m. The café suits families and shoppers with a sweet tooth. Peaches Café does not accept reservations, so plan to walk in.

Hours: Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m.–6 p.m.

Address: 1475 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203

Why they made the list

• Peaches Café started in 1982 as a small shop serving fresh waffles and sandwiches, according to the restaurant.
• Dinner additions come with a garden salad or a cup of soup, according to the restaurant.
• The dessert menu lists 11 cake slices, including rainbow cake and tres leches cake at $9.50 each, according to the restaurant.

More details are in our directory listing.

Sage Bistro

In Star Plaza near the corner of Western Avenue and State Farm Road, Sage Bistro serves hummus, falafel and kebabs alongside pastas and seafood. The Seafood New Orleans, with calamari, shrimp, scallops and lobster in a saffron creole sauce, is $40 on the online menu, and the lamb kebob is $29. The bistro suits a weeknight dinner for mixed tastes. Sage Bistro is closed Sundays, and the website lists online ordering but no reservations.

Hours: Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; closed Sun

Address: 2050 Western Ave., Guilderland, NY 12084

Why they made the list

• Sage Bistro is chef-owned and makes pita in house, according to the restaurant.
• Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options are available, according to the restaurant.
• A kids’ menu has mac and cheese, a grilled cheese panini and pasta, according to the restaurant.

More details are in our directory listing.

The Scene Coffee & Cocktails

Avocado toast, espresso martinis and a champagne vending machine set the tone at The Scene Coffee & Cocktails on Western Avenue in Westmere. Daytime guests order brunch from QR codes at the table; Thursday through Saturday evenings the Cocktail Lounge switches to full service, with a beef slider trio for $18. The room suits brunch with friends or a date night. Lounge tables can be reserved, while daytime seating is walk-in.

Hours: Mon–Wed 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; Thu–Sat 8 a.m.–3 p.m. and 4:30–9:30 p.m. (Cocktail Lounge); Sun 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Address: 1671 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203

Why they made the list

• Mariana and Nick Forbes own The Scene, which opened in July 2023, the Times Union reported in 2026.
• A second location is planned for the former Wheatfields space at 440 Broadway in Saratoga Springs in summer 2027, the Times Union reported in September 2026.
• The lounge has live music on select dates, according to the business.

More details are in our directory listing.

Also worth knowing

For coffee and a bagel before the stores open, Uncommon Grounds in Stuyvesant Plaza bakes bagels on the premises and roasts coffee in small batches, according to the plaza’s directory.

Frequently asked questions

Where can you eat at or near Crossgates Mall in Guilderland?

Kazan Sushi Ramen & BBQ is on the mall’s lower level and serves sushi, ramen and Korean-style barbecue. Great Indian Kitchen, at 1652 Western Ave. near the mall, serves lunch and dinner every day.

What are good sit-down restaurants in Stuyvesant Plaza?

Josie’s Table serves farm-to-table lunch and dinner and books through OpenTable, and Jacob & Anthony’s Italian opens daily at 11 a.m. Peaches Café serves breakfast all day and does not accept reservations.

Which Guilderland restaurants take reservations?

Josie’s Table books through OpenTable, and Caffe Italia and Farmhouse Tap + Tavern book through Resy. The Scene Coffee & Cocktails takes reservations for the Thursday-to-Saturday evening Cocktail Lounge, while Peaches Café does not take reservations.

Last checked October 29, 2026. See a place we missed or a detail that has changed? Send us a correction.