The Arlington House—47 Werger Rd., West Sand Lake. 674-1880; www.thearlingtonhouse.com. Dinner Tue-Fri 4:30-9, Sat 5-9, Sun 4-8. With a seasonally changing menu, the former Arlington Hotel has delicious desserts, fantastic seafood, and a full bar. $$$
The Cottage Café—705 Columbia Turnpike, E. Greenbush. 479-7282. Features sandwiches, soups, and salads.
DeFazio’s Pizzeria—266 Fourth St., Troy, 271-1111. Mon-Fri noon-10, Sat 4-10.Choose from a selection of twenty-one gourmet wood-fired pizzas, 21 pastas, antipasto and salads. No alcohol. Off-premises catering available. Cash only. $
Monument Square—254 Broadway, Troy. 274-0167. Dinner: Mon-Sat 5-10. Italian and Mediterranean cuisine ranges from appetizers and salads to pasta and small or large plates. $$
Paolo Lombardi’s—104 W. Sand Lake Rd., Wynantskill. 283-0202. Mon-Thu 4-10, Fri-Sat 4-11, Sun 1-9. Paolo Lombardi’s features spectacular pasta, chicken, veal and seafood entrees, plus an extensive wine list and elegant setting. $$$$
Shalimar—405 Fulton St., Troy, 273-8744. Mon-Thu 11:30-10, Fri 11:30-11, Sat noon-11,Sun noon-10. Reservations accepted. This reasonably priced Indian restaurant serves an array of both vegetarian and meat dishes. $
Teagan’s Steak & Seafood—360 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer. 477-9909. Lunch: Mon-Fri 11-4. Dinner: Mon-Sat 4-10, Sun 2-9. This Italian-themed menu provides a variety of appetizers and entrees, along with a full bar. $$
Testo’s—124th Street and Fourth Avenue, N. Troy, 235-0444. www.testosrestaurant.com. Tue-Sat 11:30-9 Testo’s is a family-run Italian restaurant with a friendly atmosphere, specializing in pasta dishes, veal, seafood and homemade meatballs. Beer and wine. Off-premises catering. Complete menu available for takeout. $
Verdile’s—572 Second Ave., Troy, 235-8879. Mon-Thur 11:30-10, Fri-Sat 11:30-11, Sun noon-9. This cozy Italian eatery offers fresh veal, homemade pasta and seafood specials. Full bar. Takeout available. Reservations not accepted. $$
Villa Valenti—369 West Sand Lake Rd., Wynantskill. 283-1291; www.villavalenti.com. Dinner: Tue-Sat 4-10, Sun 3-9. Closed Mon.Takeout available. Classic Italian dishes include pasta, veal, seafood and an extensive salad bar. $$