Restaurants
There are great places to eat around Union. Please call ahead to confirm dining hours. (All phone numbers are area code 518.)
Ambition Coffee House & Eatery: 154 Jay St, 382-9277. Sandwich and coffee house
Aperitivo: 426 State St., 579-3371. Italian
Appian Way: 1839 Van Vranken Ave., 393-8460. Fine homemade Italian, family owned
Bangkok Thai: 268 State St, 374-3048. Bistro restaurant and martini bar
The Blue Ribbon Diner: 1801 State St., 393-2600. Classic diner
Bombers Burrito Bar: 447 State St., 374-3548. Burritos, tacos and more
Bruegger´s Bagels: 1634 Union St., 393-8667
Castelo´s: 183 Nott Terrace, 374-0581. Casual Italian, Greek and American fare
Cella Bistro: 2015 Rosa Road, 381-2081. Fine dining
Chez Daisie Creperie: 183 Jay St., 344-7082. Entree and dessert crepes
The City Squire Restaurant: 1018 Keyes Ave., 377-8473. Wings, burgers, sandwichs, salads, pasta, steaks
Civitello´s Pastry Shop: 44 North Jay St., 381-6165. Old World Italian spumoni and pastries
Clinton's Ditch: 112 S. College St, Just off Erie Blvd., 346-8376, Pub fare and atmosphere
Cornell's Italian Restaurant: 39 N. Jay St., 370-3825. Italian dining in Schenectady's Little Italy
Deannas: 142 Clinton St., 346-0606. Cafe and catering
Dunkin Donuts: 1621 Union St., 374-6309
Ferraris Ristorante: 1254 Congress St., 382-8865. Italian dining
The Fireside: 1631 Eastern Pkwy., 382-1616. Pizza and more
Five Guys Famous Burger & Fries: 418 Balltown Road (Mohawk Commons), 346-5728
Gershon´s Deli: 1600 Union St., 393-0617. New York-style deli
Glen Sanders Mansion: 1 Glen Avenue, Scotia, 374-7262. Fine American fare in a colonial mansion
Golden Phoenix: 2309 Nott St. (St. James Square), 344-7518. Chinese buffet and sushi bar
The Grog Shoppe: 277 State St, 374-1995. Pub fare
Homestyle Pizza & Subs: 1720 Union St., 372-7270. Casual Italian take-out, eat-in and desserts
I Love New York Pizza: 1705 Union St., 346-7272
John Riccitello Restaurant: 1687 Foster Ave., 374-1574. Casual Italian cuisine
Jumpin´ Jacks: Collins Park, Scotia, 393-6101. Riverside drive-in with fish fry, burgers and ice cream
Manhattan Exchange: 607 Union St., 374-5930. Soups, salads, sandwiches
Mari´s Japanese Cuisine: 2049 Van Vranken Ave., 381-4881. Sushi and more
McDonald´s: 1673 Union St., 372-6953
Moon & River: 115 S. Ferry St., 382-1938. Coffehouse featuring light vegetarian fare
More Perrecas: 31 North Jay St., 377-9800. Bakery-cafe next door to the original Perreca's
Morette´s King Steakhouse: 1126 Erie Blvd., 370-0555. Philly Steak sandwiches
Oliver´s Cafe: 181 Freemans Bridge Road, Scotia, 393-3060
Panera Bread: 412 Balltown Road (Mohawk Commons), 377-9808. Sandwiches, soups, fresh bread and desserts
Perreca's Bakery: 33 North Jay St., 372-1875. Historic Italian bakery
Peter Pause: 535 Nott Street, 382-9278. Italian breakfast and lunch cafe
Petta's: 134 Duane Ave, 346-7324. Italian
Pinhead Susan's: 38-40 North Broadway, 346-6431. Pub fare and atmosphere
The Point Cafe: 964 Helderberg Ave, 395-9717. Classic diner
Randy Loren’s Dolce Vita Ristorante: 2035 State St., 357-3324. Italian
Ruby Tuesday: 416 Balltown Road (Mohawk Commons), 346-8730
Scotti´s: 1730 Union St., 393-7440. Casual Italian
Sky Port Diner: 37 Freemans Bridge Rd., Scotia, 382-9773. Classic diner
Starbucks Coffee: 2309 Nott St. (St. James Square), 381-9340
The Stockade Inn: 1 North Church St, 346-3400. New American fare in the Historic stockade District
Subway: 1701 Union St., 688-2070.
Taj Mahal Restaurant: 118 Jay St, 370-3664. Indian cuisine & buffet
The Turf Tavern: 40 Mohawk Ave, Scotia, 393-3344. Fine dining
Union Inn: 517 Union St., 382-9264. Pub fare and atmosphere
Van Dyck Restaurant & Lounge: 237 Union St., 348-7999. Area landmark featuring American cuisine, live entertainment
Villa Italia: 226 Broadway, 355-1144. Italian pastries, coffee and sandwich cafe
Waters Edge Lighthouse: 4 Freemans Bridge Road, 370-5300. Casual American fare overlooking the Mohawk River
For more suggestions, try these sites:
Schenectady Dining Guide and Map
Metroland Dining Guide 2009
Grublink - Local Dining Reviews