The 10 best restaurants in Troy, NY

Downtown Troy has a lot of good restaurants within a few blocks of River Street, Broadway and Fourth Street, and the Saturday farmers market around Monument Square is a good reason to come early. This list is for Saratoga County readers heading down for dinner or a market day and for Troy locals looking for a change. The list runs from a 1976 red-sauce room in Lansingburgh to a Korean kitchen and grocery on Ferry Street, Venezuelan arepas on the river and a bakery that makes Finnish rye.

Every restaurant here is inside the City of Troy. Several well-known places with Troy mailing addresses, including spots on Hoosick Road and North Greenbush Road, sit in Brunswick or North Greenbush, so each address was checked against state boundary data. The Troy Waterfront Farmers Market moves indoors to the Troy Atrium on Nov. 7, according to the market.

How we chose

We looked for independent restaurants with a steady local reputation, local press coverage and staying power, and we checked every address against state and federal boundary data to confirm the restaurant sits in the City of Troy. Each one was confirmed open as of Oct. 20, 2026, from the restaurant’s own website and a 2026 source where one exists, such as a state health inspection, a news story or a live ordering page, and hours and prices come from those 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.

Brown’s Brewing Company

Garry Brown left a 14-year job as a Daily Gazette photographer in 1992 to open the Troy taproom and brewery of Brown’s Brewing Company on River Street, the Gazette reported in 2025. The kitchen keeps pace with the beer: Pale Ale-battered haddock and chips ($24), or three Oatmeal Stout pretzels with cheese sauce and Pale Ale honey mustard ($15). Groups of 10 or more should call ahead for Friday or Saturday, according to the brewery’s FAQ.

Hours: Opens at noon Mon and Wed–Sun; kitchen until 9 p.m. Mon, 9:30 p.m. Wed–Thu, 11 p.m. Fri–Sat, 8 p.m. Sun; no Tuesday hours posted

Address: 417 River Street, Troy, NY 12180

Why they made the list

• A flight of four 6-ounce pours costs $12, according to the taproom menu.
• The brewery’s calendar lists an All Hallows’ Eve glow party at the Troy taproom on Oct. 31.
• Inside reservations are taken for Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, according to the brewery’s FAQ page.

More details are in our directory listing.

DeFazio’s at 216

Thursday is date night at DeFazio’s at 216, where $60 per couple covers a bottle of wine, a salad and a 10-inch pizza from a set menu, according to the restaurant. The family-owned pizzeria opened this larger sit-down room on Fourth Street in February 2025, a block and a half north of the original shop, The Cat reported in 2025. Book on Resy for parties of eight or fewer, and save room for the Italian Hangover Cake.

Hours: Wed–Thu 4–10 p.m. (kitchen until 9); Fri–Sat 4–11 p.m. (kitchen until 10); closed Sun–Tue

Address: 216 4th Street, Troy, NY 12180

Why they made the list

• Wednesday is Wine Wednesday, with 30% off bottled wine, according to the restaurant.
• The Italian Hangover Cake is made with Disaronno, Grand Marnier, vodka and orange juice.
• WNYT reported in February 2025 that the new room has a full kitchen.
• DeFazio’s at 216 does no takeout; the original pizzeria and import store remains at 264-266 Fourth Street.

More details are in our directory listing.

Finn’s

Smoked mackerel dip with trout roe ($16) and mussels in ‘nduja tomato sauce ($18) set the tone at Finn’s, a dinner-only restaurant and cocktail bar at 40 River Street that opened in May 2023, WNYT reported. Swordfish with an olive, fennel and citrus salad ($27) suits a slower date night, and house cocktails are $14. Plan around the schedule: Finn’s is closed Monday and Tuesday, and the kitchen stops at 9 p.m. most nights.

Hours: Wed–Thu 5–9 p.m. (bar until 10); Fri–Sat 5–10 p.m. (bar until 11); Sun 5–9 p.m.; closed Mon–Tue

Address: 40 River Street, Troy, NY 12180

Why they made the list

• The current menu runs from crispy potatoes with lemon and feta ($14) to a double smashburger ($20).
• Mocktails are $8, and the bar menu says custom drinks, substitutions and modifications are always available.
• The bar stays open an hour after the kitchen closes on Wednesday through Saturday nights.

More details are in our directory listing.

Lime Leaf Bistro

Thirteen dollars buys the Hainanese chicken lunch combo at Lime Leaf Bistro on Fourth Street: ginger-garlic rice, steamed or crispy chicken and a cup of broth, plus an appetizer such as curry puffs and a drink like Thai iced tea. The Thai kitchen also ladles beef pho ($11) and tom yam noodle soup ($14). Lunch is the safest bet, since dinner runs only Thursday through Sunday and the restaurant closes Mondays.

Hours: Lunch Tue–Fri 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Sat–Sun noon–3 p.m.; dinner Thu–Sun from 4:30 p.m. (until 8 to 9 p.m.); closed Mon

Address: 32 4th Street, Troy, NY 12180

Why they made the list

• Red, green, massaman and mango curries come with chicken, vegetables or tofu for $9 on the lunch menu.
• Fresh rolls with shredded pork, shrimp or tofu are hand-rolled in rice paper and served with peanut sauce ($9).
• Many dishes can be made vegetarian, according to the restaurant’s menu.

More details are in our directory listing.

Little Pecks

For a farmers market morning, Little Pecks pours Tandem Coffee Roasters coffee from 8 a.m. every day in the 1874 Clark House building at 211 Broadway. The all-day cafe opened in June 2016, according to the owners. Order the egg and cheese biscuit with fry sauce and zucchini pickle, or come for weekend brunch, when French toast joins the menu. The Saturday market moves indoors to the Troy Atrium on Nov. 7.

Hours: Mon 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; Tue–Sun 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

Address: 211 Broadway, Troy, NY 12180

Why they made the list

• Lunch includes a tuna melt on seedy bread ($13) and a tacchino sandwich with house-roasted turkey and provolone ($14), according to the cafe’s menu.
• House-made syrups rotate through flavors such as lavender, cardamom and fig.
• The Daily Gazette listed Little Pecks among the participating locations in the February 2026 Downtown Troy Hot Chocolate Stroll.
• The same owners run Donna’s, an Italian dining room at 217 Broadway.

More details are in our directory listing.

Oh Corn! Arepas and More

Every arepa at Oh Corn! Arepas and More is gluten free, from the Reina Pepiada, chicken blended with avocado and house-made mayo ($13.99), to slow-cooked pernil marinated in wine and orange ($13.50). A Venezuelan family that settled in Upstate New York in 2007 runs the River Street restaurant. Ask for the second-floor dining room for a view of the Hudson, and note that Sunday service ends at 3 p.m.

Hours: Tue–Thu 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–3 p.m.; closed Mon

Address: 429 River Street, Troy, NY 12180

Why they made the list

• Pabellon criollo, shredded beef with black beans, sweet plantains, rice and a fried egg, costs $26.92, according to the menu.
• Cachapas, sweet corn pancakes stuffed with fillings such as mozzarella or pernil, run $12 to $16.50.
• The Daily Gazette listed Oh Corn! Arepas among the participating locations in the February 2026 Downtown Troy Hot Chocolate Stroll.

More details are in our directory listing.

The Placid Baker

Bread is the reason to stop at The Placid Baker on Broadway: a $5 baguette, Finnish rye made with molasses and honey, and an $8 sourdough fermented for 24 hours, according to the bakery’s menu. Croissants and kouign amann are $5 each, and lunch brings Roman-style pan pizza at $4.50 a square slice. The shop closes at 2 p.m., so time a visit around the Saturday farmers market, where the bakery also sells.

Hours: Tue–Sat 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m.; closed Sun–Mon

Address: 250 Broadway, Troy, NY 12180

Why they made the list

• The Daily Gazette’s October 2025 Troy roundup described European-quality baked goods and a limited lunch menu that changes daily.
• Lunch sandwiches include Tom’s turkey with cheddar and cranberry mayo on house ciabatta ($10), with a chicken cutlet sandwich on Thursdays.
• French macarons are offered daily, and special-order macarons can be arranged for events.
• The Placid Baker appears on the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market vendor list.

More details are in our directory listing.

Sunhee’s Farm and Kitchen

Order the kimchi jigae, aged kimchi simmered with sliced pork and tofu ($18), or the bibimbap with fiddleheads and gochujang ($16) at Sunhee’s Farm and Kitchen on Ferry Street, where stews and rice bowls come with purple rice and house kimchi. The market side sells Korean groceries and kimchi by the jar. Plan ahead, because the restaurant is closed Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Hours: Mon and Thu 11 a.m.–3 p.m. and 4:30–9 p.m.; Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; closed Sun, Tue and Wed

Address: 95-97 Ferry Street, Troy, NY 12180

Why they made the list

• The Infatuation’s Troy guide, updated in June 2026, says most of the produce comes from the owner’s parents’ farm nearby.
• The Daily Gazette’s October 2025 Troy roundup said Sunhee’s serves authentic Korean food and sells groceries.
• Pan-fried mandoo are $7 for five, and the banchan set samples all of the house-made sides ($16), according to the restaurant’s online ordering menu.

More details are in our directory listing.

Testo’s Restaurant

Half a century after opening in Lansingburgh in 1976, Testo’s Restaurant still sends out veal parmigiana with spaghetti ($25.75) and homemade meatballs ($5.50 for two), with tossed salad, bread and butter alongside every pasta dinner. The menu suits families and anyone who misses old-school red sauce. Go early, since the dining room serves from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Hours: Dining room Mon–Sat 4–8 p.m.; takeout Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; closed Sun

Address: 853 4th Avenue, Troy, NY 12182

Why they made the list

• In July 2026 Testo’s became the 300th business on the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry, WAMC reported.
• The registry honors businesses open for more than 50 years, and the state cited Testo’s support for youth sports and food donations.
• The business and building are listed for sale, but the restaurant remains open.
• Lunch specials such as a smaller chicken parm with spaghetti ($11.50) are sold for pickup and delivery.

More details are in our directory listing.

Union Seafood

Groups who want to crack snow crab legs and peel shrimp should head to Union Seafood, a Cajun-style seafood restaurant on Hoosick Street with free parking. Fried catfish, hibachi steak and shrimp, wings and bubble tea fill out the menu, according to the restaurant. The owners opened the Troy location in November 2021, Zoey 103.9 reported. Skip Tuesday, when Union Seafood is closed.

Hours: Mon and Wed–Thu 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; closed Tue

Address: 120 Hoosick Street, Troy, NY 12180

Why they made the list

• Zoey 103.9 described Union Seafood in 2022 as a Louisiana-style seafood restaurant serving boiled crawfish, crab legs, lobster, shrimp and corn.
• Online orders over set amounts earn free items such as fruit tea or spring rolls, according to the restaurant.
• A state Health Department inspection at 120 Hoosick Street in February 2026 lists Union Seafood Troy Inc. as the operator.

More details are in our directory listing.

Also worth knowing

On River Street, Ryan’s Wake at No. 403 is a family-owned Irish pub with three riverside decks over the Hudson.

For a drink downtown, The Ruck at 104 Third Street has been owned by Dave Gardell since 2004, the Daily Gazette reported.

Frequently asked questions

When does the Troy farmers market move indoors?

The Troy Waterfront Farmers Market runs Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on River Street around Monument Square from May through October and moves into the Troy Atrium on Nov. 7, according to the market. The market says weekend parking is free on city streets and in city lots and garages, and the Fifth Avenue garage is less than a block from the winter market.

Which Troy restaurants are open on Mondays?

On this list, Little Pecks (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.), Brown’s Brewing Company (from noon), Testo’s Restaurant, Sunhee’s Farm and Kitchen and Union Seafood post Monday hours. Finn’s and DeFazio’s at 216 are closed Mondays and Tuesdays, and Oh Corn!, Lime Leaf Bistro and The Placid Baker are closed Mondays.

Do Troy restaurants take reservations?

DeFazio’s at 216 books parties of eight or fewer on Resy and does no takeout. Brown’s Brewing Company takes inside reservations for Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and asks groups of 10 or more to call ahead for Fridays and Saturdays. Oh Corn! Arepas and Sunhee’s Farm and Kitchen take reservations through their websites.

Last checked October 20, 2026. See a place we missed or a detail that has changed? Send us a correction.