Navona

We came here for the wood fired pizza and weren't disappointed. Flavorful slices with great portions of sauce, cheese, and char. Staff was friendly and attentive. Loved having the shady patio on a sunny afternoon.

The autumn salad was great. The bruschetta was delectable... we couldn’t get enough. The wood fired pizza was stupendous. The bread with dip they gave out was also delicious. The owner was friendly and service was good. Oh, and the Caesar salad was good too.

We hired Restaurant Navona's food truck for a corporate party and it was wonderful! They were early to set up, so accommodating and the food was delicious. Kim and her team were amazing. Not to mention, the presentation was beautiful. Highly recommend for your next event!

We got the brioche, squash soup, focaccia, and pizza all of them were next level experience specially the soup and brioche 🤌🏼

A wonderful cozy but bustling atmosphere, freindly staff, great stepped up familiar dishes made from scratch on site. A burger, yes they have it, but not your run of the mill burger. Fresh blended cuts of beef hand pressed with gourmet style yet not pretentious or snobby, just delicious. The wood fired pizza was really a treat. I will be sure to visit again as part of my regular Albany restaurant rotation.

I had an absolutely amazing experience at Restaurant Navona. The Italian cuisine was simply delicious and the Tagliatelle and wood fired pizza were the standout dishes. The romantic atmosphere of the restaurant made the dining experience even more enjoyable. The staff were friendly and accommodating, and the wine selection was top notch. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a delicious and romantic dining experience. 5 stars all the way!

Food, staff and atmosphere are all great. Still a little COVID shy. They were nice enough to sit us in the back by fireplace. Drank wine. Had a caramelized onion, potato, bacon soup that was amazing. Added a puddle pizza and another bottle of wine. A perfect evening. Go and enjoy.

The Salad was excellent. We couldn't get enough of the delicious bruschetta. Even though their cuisine is great, it takes a long time to prepare and is served in extremely little servings. The restaurant was cozy and the service was top-notch. Without a doubt, we'll return.

Absolutely fantastic! Our server Jorge was super friendly and went above and beyond especially during a very busy Friday night. When I told him I was gluten free, he actually went and got Chef Mike who explained their gluten free process for me and what could be substituted in the different meals. I decided to go with the Tagliatelle Al Ragu with gluten free pasta and it was PHENOMENAL. I’ve been gluten free for three years now and this was the best pasta I’ve had and will definitely be coming back. My husband had the gnocchi and said the pillowy texture of the gnocchi mixed with the sausage, gravy was absolutely perfect. In addition, Chef Mike recommended gluten free desserts and again, they were amazing! Highly recommend!

Navona is a place for people who can appreciate culinary arts. You can tell they are foodies. Everything made in-house and made very specially for consistency.
We had a bruschetta appetizer with three different toppings that complimented each other. If I recall correctly, one tomato based, one sweet pepper, and another ricotta. It went perfectly with the Angeline Cabernet Sauvignon.
We also had an onion soup, but trust me when I say, there's no way you could guess what it was. It was creamy, a little earthy and very delicious with more of a subtle onion flavor.
Most of their cuisine is wood-fired, which offers a very distinct taste. We ordered pizza off of the Specials menu. I should have written the ingredients. My guess is mozzarella cheese, ricotta, sausage and a little hot honey. I apologize if that is inaccurate. Nevertheless, it was delicious. The crust was airy. Very nice. Great ambiance, nicely decorated, great service. Almost forgot...lemontini is legit 👌🔥

I. Love. Cheese. And the Cheese puddle was so good I got hiccups from eating it too fast. I just couldn’t get it in my belly fast enough. Not to mention Maeve made me the BEST espresso martini I’ve ever had. Between the comforting atmosphere and fantastic food, I highly recommend coming here!

Enjoyed the pizza (said by an Italian) made with good tomato sauce, real mozzarella and with a wood fired oven. Glad I got tempted by the biscuits dessert, that was good too

Hosted a private event here which went amazing well. Kim, the owner, was very supportive and went beyond our expectations to help plan the event. Food was very good, we enjoyed it along with the superb ambience. Highly recommend!

Delicious food! Tonight we had take out steak, their amazing bread and bottle of wine. Even in take out containers, the food was plated beautifully. We are always greeted by their friendly staff and enjoy chatting with them. Food is always exceptional! Can't wait to get back to normal and sit at the bar.
Support this incredible restaurant now more than ever!

Food is amazing and chef Eric is the most talented and charming chef in upstate New York. A MUST TRY!!!! They are now the best pizza in the capital district by far, with the beautiful wood fired pizza oven (I'm not the biggest pizza fan, but they don't make pizza at restaurant Navona, they make fire kissed circles of love exemplified). The dishes are inspired and amazing, full of flavor and phenomenal. All the staff is fantastic though. I usually go on my birthday every year, but I couldn't make it this year. I've been kicking myself, this is the kind of place you make the time for. I dare anyone to go here and prove me wrong, this place is objectively the best restaurant in the capital district. It is the best restaurant I've eaten at in all of NY state for that matter. Google should put a 6th star option, but only for this place. I always leave the restaurant happy, so if you are just having a bad day, come here and your spirits will be instantly lifted with the first bite!

Great meals at a good price. Creative menu, from grilled cauliflower to steak. Pizza is amazing! creative soups, salads, excellent wine list, variety of brewed beverages, never got to dessert! Spacious and inviting light wood finished dining room, and dining porch in season.

We will be back!

Navona under previous management had a better bar but I cannot complain about the service or food in any way. Highly recommend the pork belly lettuce wraps. I wish they gave more lettuce but everyone about that dish is just divine, including the horseradish sauce and I don't even like horseradish! As always, we saved room for dessert and both the olive oil cake (loved the crispy, cinnamon-sugary bits) and chocolate mousse (recipe changed—no more lace cookie, but the mousse itself somehow got more rich and lighter at the same time? I do not understand.
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We usually go here for dinner but today we tried their lunch and it was ✨stellar✨. My husband got the pizza navona (margherita pizza essentially, fresh Italian style pizza made in a brick oven, best in Albany) like he usually does and I got their reasonably priced ($15) salmon. It was a proper portion which meant I was unable to overeat its deliciousness like my American nature wants to and FULL of flavor, the roasted asparagus, greens, and onion in the yogurt sauce was sooooooo good. We also got the chickpea panzanella side ($3, great price for a decent sized side that most places would charge $6 for) and were very pleased. I do wish they had pasta offerings for lunch besides a pasta salad, but I was not displeased with my options. I'll be back and I'm probably going to have to try their turkey pepperonata sandwich next. 🤤🥪👌

Had a rehearsal "dinner" really wonderful appetizers and a pasta meal for 35-40 people. Wonderful food, and the venue, the way they set up the food and the seating was perfect. Very creative and customized. We even had an infused water and strawberry lemonade station for those who did not want to drink from the extensive craft beer and lovely wine list.
Could not recommend it more highly.

One of the best places in area for authentic wood-fired pizza. Nice ambiance, although front room was a bit noisy with a buzzing bar crowd. Waitress happily seated us to a quieter room in back. Will be the go-to place when you want real pizza.

Great food, Great atmosphere! Owner is from Albany. Support local business! He is also involved in all parts of the restaurant....from cooking, to seating guests, to checking with tables to make sure things are good. I had a steak special one time, that might have been best steak I ever had at a restaurant. Great pizzas and drinks options too. Happy hours specials as well! Cheers!