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Best Pizza restaurants nearby. Discover the best Pizza food in Altamont. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Pizza restaurants near you.. Altamont is a village located in the town of Guilderland in Albany County, New York. The village is in the western part of the town. The population was 1,720 at the 2010 census. The name means "high mountain."
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10. Marisa's Place
Overall Ratings
4 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By jeffn499
First time visit, weâll be back often! Good beer selection, excellent marinara sauce, outstanding truly NYC style pizza, amazing canolis. Salad well appointed, several authentic Italian specialties. Off the beaten track but close by neighborhood gem. Small, should call ahead, but a terrific little place.
9. Nikki P's West
Reviewed By Bigguy304
We love to go here for their excellent pizza. Many varieties and crispy crust - delicious! We also enjoy the huge sandwiches, subs and wraps. My family also loves the pizza wheels. In addition to all of the above, they have an excellent bakery with the best pastries, pretzel rolls and cookies in the area. Something to please everyone's appetite.
8. Jonathan's Pizza & Italian Cuisine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By 541SusanB
We stopped by Johnathanâs at the recommendation of the RV Park where we stayed (Frosty Acres). The server was very helpful and pleasant. We had Chicken Parmigiana and Eggplant Parmigiana. The entreeâs came with a salad that we really enjoyed. My husband chose spaghetti as a side, and I chose linguine. When the entreeâs arrived, we asked for a box and put 1/2 of our meal in it. The serving sizes are really huge. I could only eat about 1/2 of what remained. The chicken was significantly better than the eggplant. The eggplant was heavily breaded and tasted a little greasy. The sauce for the pasta was tasty and flavorful.
7. Ruggieroâs Pizza, Deli & Catering
Reviewed By jeffn499
Weâve had good dinners here before when we wanted good Italian but cheap and quick - this was the first time we had their subs. They were incredible! Old style rolls, chewy crust but soft inside, best fresh ingredients. Like the way the best subs used to be made! Weâll remember to get them here when we want good subs - and now want to try other things too!
6. Peppino's Pizza
Reviewed By DeborahM948
We were traveling through the area, getting hungry, and looked for a place outside of Albany. This restaurant popped up with good local reviews (search engines). Counter clerk was very friendly and helpful with ordering. This is the second time we encountered garlic knots on this trip, and Peppinos were very good! Their Brooklyn-style pizza was very good as well, we took the rest with us to snack on at the hotel later. While waiting for our order, the phone rang continuously, as well as a steady stream of customers picking up orders. They have a small dining area inside, as well as some outside tables (where we sat).
5. Paisano's Pizza Villa
Overall Ratings
3 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By JPO710
two slice with sausage 9$ wow inflation has hit the pizza business.. this use to be my go to place for a slice on the go.. still a very good pizza this is Altamont not NYC price is way beyond believable...
4. Pizza Gram Plus
Overall Ratings
4 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By orangeman13
Seven us meet there for Chicken Parm night and we all enjoyed our meals. It was very busy and I had trouble finding a parking space but it was worth it. Almost all of us had the chicken parm but two of the people had the haddock parm. The dinner came with soup or salad, pasta and bread. the portions were hug and the dinner is only $8.95 on Wednesday nights. There is a little bit of a wait but it was busy. Our server was really good and kept coming back to see how we were doing. She did not rush us at all because we were in no hurray to leave,
3. Village Pizza
Neighborhood pizza restaurant offering take out, dine in and delivery. Everything is made fresh in-house.
Reviewed By profmom2017
After a lot of anticipation, Altamont FINALLY has a new and much needed pizzeria to give us an alternative to the Other Place.The pizza is fairly priced, tasty, and popular as evidenced by the crowds waiting for pick up and the phone ringing constantly. Lots of choices for pizza and choices besides pizza including salad. They even deliver! The pizza is not greasy, and they get the orders correct. Teenage daughter loved the wings. Despite their need to work out a few small bugs because they are still new, we predict they will be a success.
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2. Pizza Gram Plus
Overall Ratings
3 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Al G
Monday night is pasta night and you get a salad and meatballs or sausage to compliment your meal. It's also Happy Hour from 3-6 so get a glass of wine for just $3.50 or a beer for $3. The food was great and so was the service. We'll be back!
1. Veronica's Tavern
Veronica's is the rebirth of Altamont's only casual fine dining restaurant. We are striving to become your favorite spot for any occasion. Whether it's happy hour after work with friends and co-workers, celebration of a special occasion or just there's no
Reviewed By epc777
âVeronica'sâ is not on the lake and is not a girl either. In fact, she is a âCulinary Tavern" centrally located in the village of Altamont, New York amidst a historic Victorian business district little changed the past 150 years or so. Veronica's building has been in continuous commercial use since 1869, the year it was built and just a few years after the railroad first came through in 1863. For many years it was a Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea company grocery well known as the "A&P store". As a young boy I remember heavy brass latches on the tall, ornate entry door, creaky hardwood floors worn with age, the stocked aisles inside and the sounds and smells of fresh coffee being ground. The A&P was the nation's largest retailer but ceased operations in November 2015 after 156 years in business. Altamont's A&P store ended much sooner after Bob B., the store manager, ran off and happily eloped with the cash register girl. Thereafter, a group of Artists and their friends for several years ran a gallery and gift shop on-premise keeping the A&P signage for "Arts & Presents". A few years ago, the Hungerford Market successfully relocated to Maple Ave around the corner from the A&P building to make way for the new owner's extensive renovations. Always I dreamed, but never expected a wine bar would ever come to Altamont. Changes to the exterior preserved the architectural details of the building. However, the first floor interior transformation to a wine bar and restaurant was extensive, astounding and quite unlike anything ever done before in the village. The building's original interior first floor apartment was remodeled into the main dining area and further divided into three separate rooms providing for a more private and intimate dining experience. The deep space of the former grocery store space became the entry, an additional dining area next to a long wooden bar with tables and seating all with an open view to the working kitchen. At the end of the bar a wood fired âpizzaâ oven was installed with a work space adjacent to the kitchen. The dome shaped oven is a masonry construction called a âfornoâ [Italian, derived from Latin term furnus for oven or bakery] and made of specialty bricks and mortar that can withstand intense heat. The typical arched entry door allows for a long handled wooden utensil to position in the oven's center Al Forno food most commonly pasta dishes, breads and pizza. Veronica's menu has a generous Italian influence and utilizes the forno effectively for their specialty pizzas, roasting sausage, chicken, finishing some deserts and whatever else finds its way into the open 675 degree oven. Much the same as a traditional fireplace, the Forno provides a pleasing aesthetic contribution as well. The ovenâs ever changing flames from the burning hardwood and glow of red hot coals are entertaining and especially comforting when it's bitter cold outside. Itâs a treat to watch food preparation real time and your pizza as it leaves the oven and arrives directly to your table. Outside Veronicaâs, a patio was constructed to provide customers additional seasonal seating utilizing ten charming white cedar picnic tables with benches. Hand made by Rick and Ozzie Long of the same name lumber company of Slingerlands, New York, the same quality tables are featured as well in nearby Lormits Park. These picnic tables are more comfortable and far superior to the typical, heavy one-piece tables where the simple act of seating requires various pretzel twisting body maneuvers and contortions. With shade provided by the buildings proximity or by umbrellas overhead the patio is especially popular during the summer. With the renovations finished and the restaurant open a transformation was made. Now when customers cross the threshold they leave Altamont as if through some magic time and travel portal and are instantly transported to some popular trendy New York City venue. It is absolutely thrilling! And Veronicaâs is so easy to find. Driving east on Route 20 from as far away as Buffalo, turn right at the intersection of Route 146 in Guilderland. From points north, east and south of Albany or arriving at the airport, travel to the end of Route 87 [the âNorthwayâ]. Go west on Rt. 20 through Guilderland 5 miles or so. Similarly, turn left on Rt. 146. Head towards the Helderberg mountains 5 miles distant on the horizon. You can't miss the gigantic "Altamont Fair" sign at the village limits. Located on the corner of Maple and Main Streets directly across from the village park, Veronica's has both on and off street parking before, after and in all directions. Of particular note is the recently restored train station built in 1897 and now home to the Altamont Free Library which has served the community since 1916. Adjacent to the village park, this million dollar multi-year project was long in coming and worth every penny. You can park there as well and if open, by all means take a peek inside and say, âHello!â to the Director, Joe B. For residents and visitors as well, itâs a good feeling walking on a peaceful village sidewalk to a specialty restaurant, greeting the owner at the door or a charming hostess, both happy to see you as opposed to trudging across just another asphalt desert to another corporate eatery in just another mall the same all over no matter where you are. But ultimately itâs all about the people involved, how they work together and their actions that make the dining experience worthwhile, memorable and special. The food served is a bonus. Perhaps you'll notice on the way to Veronica's some of the recently installed plaques that detail the history of Altamont's many historical buildings. These markers are the personal project of Mayor Jim Gaughan, recently unveiled with a great celebration in the park. Food and drinks were on the house at Veronicaâs and paid for, personally, by the recently retired mayor. An extraordinary gentleman. Peter Blackman, Veronica's new owner, gave the restaurant a much needed change in direction. He wanted his place âto be more diverse, friendly and approachable.â Peter, a very accomplished restaurateur, âstresses the importance of consistency in service, food preparation, presentation, hours and all other aspects of the restaurantâs operation.â Of all the improvements Peter has made, I enjoy most the changes made to Veronicaâs happy hour. Before, I easily managed to gain entry for Fridayâs happy hour and complimentary pizza but there was no place left to sit or participate. Unhappy with âHappy Hourâ I was indeed. Veronicaâs âHappy Hourâ has now become âHappy Daysâ from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The seating and service area was expanded to both the outdoor patio tables [seating 40], and the bar dining room adding seven more tables [seating 22] verses 13 chairs at the bar only one day a week. Wow! What a difference! Coinciding with the regular menu, Peter has introduced a new âHappy Hourâ menu with his innovative â1-8-6â pricing. BBQ Chicken Sliders, Clams Casino, Heineken & Corona Splits are offered at ONE dollar! [add a lime for a dime]. For $8.00 you can enjoy a wood fired Margherita Pizza or refreshing splits of Prosecco from Italy. At $6.00 featured are wines by the glass [Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot], Smoked Salmon Dip with pita slices, select Martiniâs, Tequila Sunrise and Blueberry Lemonade of an adult nature. For a light meal or appetizers the â1-8-6â is certainly inclusive. My Mom, ever price conscious and hard to please, orders for dinner a beer and a slider for two dollars total and is delighted. The generous pricing reminds me of times in Paris. Most bistro menus there have âOef dur Mayonaisseâ (hard boiled eggs with a garnish) priced at just a couple of francs to provide poor students something they can afford. I donât mind so much not going to Paris any more as Iâve found that same, thoughtful generosity here at home. No longer exclusively Italian, Veronicaâs has added burgers and a crispy turkey wrap both served with house kettle chips. The burgers are substantial as my wife will attest. She returned home with half of hers. Also on the small plate side of the menu are fried calamari, Prince Edward Island mussels, fondue, grilled asparagus, two house-made chip combinations, Edamme-truffle humus and an âAntipasti Picnicâ of cured meats, cheeses, vegetables and toasted flatbread served with 3 distinctive toppings. Several salads are offered including, Caprese, Kale, Caesar and a simple âInsalataâ of arugula, bell pepper, polenta croutons, and shaved parmesan with white balsamic vinaigrette. The âChopped Antipastiâ is interesting, presented as an upright cone needing only forks and is ideal for two to share. From the wood fired oven come several thin crust pizzas featuring the âMargheritaâ whose ingredients match the colors of Italyâs flag Thereâs âBBQ chickenâ with smoked mozzarella, red onion and arugala pesto. The âPizza Estivaâ includes artichokes, asparagus, tomatoes, a fig balsamic reduction with arugala pesto and mozzarella. And finally, Veronicaâs âPete-za Meatzaâ with house-made sausage, prosciutto, pancetta, tomato and mozzarella. Five pasta dinner selections are offered from $19-27: âPappardelle Bologneseâ, âShrimp Limoncelloâ, âMelanzana Rusticaâ, âChicken Riggiesâ and a âMarket Pastaâ with spinach, tomatoes, artichokes, seasonal vegetables, fresh herbs and garlic served over pappardelle. The main event entrees include innovative house preparations of steaks, chops, chicken and fish modestly priced from $24-35 and await your discovery. All may be altered to accommodate gluten free diners. Most popular is La Laâs Jerk Chicken. Alex, Veronicaâs chef, is married to a Jamaican girl and shared with him her motherâs recipe. Itâs half a de-boned chicken, Jamaican jerk rub, pan roasted with red bell peppers and served over brown rice. Next time Iâll try pairing it with a Mojito, one of Veronicaâs ten specialty drink âAttitude Adjustersâ. Their wine list is extensive with 36 selections from the usual suspects: California, Italy and France. Thereâs also a nifty Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, a delicate Riesling from Germany and a Malbec from Argentina. A dozen or so are available by the glass from $8-16. Bottles are priced from $32-160. On draft are UBU Ale, Brooklyn (Peterâs favorite), Peroni and Flower Power IPA. There are many bottled beers to satisfy all along with Not Your Fatherâs Root Beer and Dry Cider from nearby Indian Ladder Farms The kitchen opens at 4 p.m. for early birds. There are no shared plate charges. Dinner is served in all seating areas until closing. Hours: Tuesday to Thursday 4-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 4-10 p.m.. Closed Sunday and Monday. 186 Main Street, Altamont (518) 595 5095 Unique in so many ways, Veronicaâs certainly had my attention from the beginning. I applaud the positive changes Peter Blackman has made. Itâs his place now. And now, when you go, you might find someone at the bar enjoying a value meal and drink for $2 next to someone having a pizza with a $160 bottle of wine. As Peter says, âThere is something for everyone at Veronicaâs.â
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