Valente's Restaurant

This was our second visit to this old-school, apparently family run Italian place. Decor is simple wood-toned formica topped tables and booths, kind of old and a bit worn, kind of cramped. That said, the place was packed. We were able to be immediately seated but there were only two tables available...on a Wednesday evening past prime time.

Our server, Danielle, was warm, friendly, knew the menu and was just the right amount of attentive, Food was outstanding. The pizza we had last time was like we would make at home, only better. A small sheet pan with fresh dough, tasty sauce and plenty of cheese, it oozed quality and care. Tonight's tortellini in tomato cream sauce was equally good. Oversized cheese tortellini, cooked just right, in a freshly made, very flavorful sauce. Delicious.

The pièce de resistance was dessert. I don't usually get dessert but Danielle had me at homemade butterscotch cheesecake. She said that the owner's sister makes it and the flavors rotate regularly. It was a bit pricey but really excellent, worth every penny. See the photo.

Great food in a homey environment. We'll be back.

I must say I was pleasantly surprised by both are dishes here. I got the chicken Anthony and my daughter got the tortolini is was very good and there was a lot I’d definitely recommend trying this place out!!!

If you happen to be upstate or in Albany, NY you MUST come here!
We took my dad here for his Birthday dinner this past weekend because he says they have the BEST Veal Parmesan. (I personally do not eat veal but he and my brother do.) As he said the Veal Parm is the BEST!!!
The portions are HUGE and the food is excellent. Our server Jack was very attentive. Meals come with a choice of soup or salad and they bring fresh hot bread! LUV that! Great place! They have been around for many many years so they know what they are doing! 😊🍝

Excellent pastas, meatballs, salad and soup. Quick efficient service. Nice setting with tables and booths. Full bar available.

Went out tonight with a couple friends and it was delicious. Everything was top-notch quality and the service was great. I'm going to think about the eggplant rollatini for a long time. Plus, free, hot bread and butter that was off-the-charts delicious! - 10/10

This was my Aunt Mary’s favorite restaurant in Albany (Watervliet). She would say, “if an Italian restaurant can’t make chicken parmigiana, don’t go back.” Well folks, the chicken parm is unreal. Huge portions with a secret breading that they will not divulge! The prices are fair and the staff is warm and welcoming. Family owned since 1958. This is how you run a restaurant for 65 years. I can’t say enough. Nice job guys.

An Olde School Neighborhood Spot with a Ton of Yankee Memorabilia and that is after a terrible fire that gutted the place, but stalwart as always, there is still a ton there new and after the rebuild. The Italian-American Fare is excellent, generous with a fair price tab. Drinks are ample and the service is phenomenal and right neighborly. You cannot go there and not feel at home no matter your upbringing or status. A gem in Watervliet and the Capital District worthy of your attention!!

A great Italian restaurant that has been around for over 60 years. I had two thick pork chops that were excellent. It came with a soup or salad plus two more sides plus bread was put on the table. HUGE portions reasonably priced. I highly recommend. Heather our waitress was very busy, but did a fine job.

Great Italian food and large portions. We were passing through and stopped in and grabbed lunch to go, although they were allowing dining inside. I had the Lasagna ($12) and my friend had the meatball torpedo($7). Bothe were fantastic, the lasagna was stuffed with meat, cheese and sauce. The bread on the sub was awesome.

Great service and amazing food. I got the Chicken Giovanni and was very pleased with it. Great wine selection as well. Will definitely be coming back here!

Regular on our dinner rotation. Love the lasagna and my husband loves the veal. Always consistently good

Great neighborhood Italian. Food is always wonderful. Garlic based sauce. Reasonable prices. Always great service

The best Italian restaurant around. Veal’s the best I had in a long time. I’ll be back lol

Beautiful experience! Took my wife and two daughters to Valente’s before going to a symphony in Troy. We were met with a warm welcome and brought to our reserved table. At first the place was 30% full but soon filled to the max.
We all had different types of meals, an appetizer and drinks. The food was amazing and the portions were incredibly large. We all took a box home to savor a second time.
The service was impressive. Our waiter was spot on and always attentive and available.
We were treated as warmly leaving as we were when we arrived.
Highly recommend this restaurant for their Italian cuisine. We will be back and let all our friends and family know. They have been around since 1953 and I know why. Enjoy!

Our waitress was cute. I teased with her as she had asked if it was diet cola that I ordered.....I then said to her while I added my hand on my hip, and fluffed my hair..... are you insinuating in a nice way that I need to be on a diet? I think I threw her a curve at first... our first time there was very pleasant. For the rest of our meal we kidded around a little bit. I think her name is mel.. waitress # 24. Had a nice large antipasto, buffalo wings and fishfry and the best French fries. Awesome food menu.

I ordered take out last night from Valentes. It was my first time ordering from them....lived in the Capital Region all of my life and somehow missed this gem! The food was beyond our expectations and was absolutely delicious, exactly what true Italian food should be. I honestly cannot wait to enjoy their food again. I wish I could put 10 stars!

Very nice and elegant atmosphere for a hometown restaurant.

We celebrated our 88 year old step-dad's birthday with his service dog in training and the manager and waitress were both very patient and welcoming. Everyone loved their meals.

Consistently great food. Broiled scallops are amazing.

All I can say is WOW. My wife and I went there for my birthday. Started with wings and they must be the best I had in awhile. For dinner I had that lasagna and had to bring half home. Portions were big. I will definitely be going back again. I suggest making a reservation.