Villa Gargano
1604 N Slappey Blvd, Albany, GA, 31701
Villa Gargano Menu
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Diabetics at Village Inn
Village Inn is a tough place for diabetics, and you must be extra cautious while ordering food at the Village Inn, especially if you're a diabetic. The food items low in sodium are high in sugar or cholesterol at Village Inn which makes it difficult for diabetics to choose the right food at the diner.
Foods to Avoid at Village Inn for Diabetics
Village Inn offers very few items edible for diabetics without any threat. You can avoid sandwiches and burgers at Village Inn and try the light breakfast items on the menu. You must also skip the shakes as well as other juices from the beverage menu. Almost all the dinner items on the menu are high in sodium except Grilled Tilapia and 6 oz. Top Sirloin & Toast. Avoid Soup bowls and opt for cups instead at Village Inn.
Food Suggestions for Diabetics at Village Inn
2 Egg Low-Cholesterol Egg Substitute Omelette with Part-Skim Mozzarella
Nutritional Facts: 220 calories, 15g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 490mg sodium, 2g carbs, 1g sugar, 0g fiber, 21g Protein
Toast, Rye
Nutritional Facts: 350 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 440mg sodium, 50g carbs, 2g sugar, 4g fiber, 10g Protein
Toast, Sourdough
Nutritional Facts: 330 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 560mg sodium, 48g carbs, 1g sugar, 2g fiber, 10g Protein
1/2 Waffle
Nutritional Facts: 260 calories, 13g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 4.5g), 460mg sodium, 26g carbs, 1g sugar, 0g fiber, 5g Protein
Fresh Fruits
Nutritional Facts: 30 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 7g carbs, 6g sugar, 1g fiber, 0g Protein
Country Potatoes
Nutritional Facts: 420 calories, 25g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 3g), 180mg sodium, 45g carbs, 0g sugar, 5g fiber, 5g Protein
Seasoned French Fries (Sides)
Nutritional Facts: 370 calories, 3g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 270mg sodium, 34g carbs, 0g sugar, 3g fiber, 3g Protein
Hot Tea
Nutritional Facts: 0 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
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High Blood Pressure at Village Inn
If you are concerned about high blood pressure, then you must try food items from the kid's menu at Village Inn as most food items on their regular menu are high in sodium. However, you can always bet on salads for rescue. Instead of dining alone, you can visit the Village Inn in groups to keep the sodium intake in check.
Foods to Avoid at Village Inn for High Blood Pressure
Avoid Sausage Links & Eggs, Sausage Patties & Eggs, Biscuit & Gravy with Eggs, 6 oz. Top Sirloin Eggs, Ham Steak & Eggs, Egg Benedict, and Country Benedict from Village Inn's breakfast menu. It is also recommended to skip the Skillet options at Village Inn for its high sodium content. Among the omelets, avoid Denver Omelette, Country Music Star Omelette, and French Spinach & Bacon Omelette. You must also skip Sandwiches and All-World Double Cheeseburger every time you visit Village Inn.
Food Suggestions for High Blood Pressure at Village Inn
Quaker® Oatmeal Plain
Nutritional Facts: 220 calories, 4.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1g), 10mg sodium, 37g carbs, 1g sugar, 5g fiber, 8g Protein
Toast, White
Nutritional Facts: 270 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 400mg sodium, 34g carbs, 2g sugar, 1g fiber, 6g Protein
English Muffin
Nutritional Facts: 170 calories, 2.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 380mg sodium, 30g carbs, 1g sugar, 2g fiber, 6g Protein
2 Pieces French Toast
Nutritional Facts: 260 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 3g), 350mg sodium, 32g carbs, 8g sugar, 1g fiber, 11g Protein
Fresh Fruits
Nutritional Facts: 30 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 7g carbs, 6g sugar, 1g fiber, 0g Protein
Country Potatoes
Nutritional Facts: 420 calories, 25g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 3g), 180mg sodium, 45g carbs, 0g sugar, 5g fiber, 5g Protein
Side Salad (no dressing)
Nutritional Facts: 30 calories, 0.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 50mg sodium, 6g carbs, 2g sugar, 1g fiber, 1g Protein
Hot Tea
Nutritional Facts: 0 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
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High Cholesterol at Village Inn
Most items served at Village are made up of eggs, bacon, chicken, or steak. Hence, these food items are often high in cholesterol. You can try the salad items, juices, or light breakfast items from the menu to keep the cholesterol in check. You can also try food from the kid's menu to ensure that you consume fewer calories than usual.
Foods to Avoid at Village Inn for High Cholesterol
You must skip burgers and sandwiches at the Village Inn as these items are very high in cholesterol. You should also avoid the Garden Salads menu at Village Inn except for Southwest Salad, lunch size. You can order all the soups, but you must avoid Tomato Basil Bowl and Wisconsin Cheese Bowl. Almost everything on the dinner menu is also high in cholesterol and must be avoided. Also, skip shakes at Village Inn.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Village Inn
2 Egg White Omelette with Part-Skim Mozzarella
Nutritional Facts: 200 calories, 13g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 360mg sodium, 2g carbs, 1g sugar, 0g fiber, 20g Protein
Toast, Wheat
Nutritional Facts: 350 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 540mg sodium, 50g carbs, 6g sugar, 4g fiber, 10g Protein
Fresh Coleslaw
Nutritional Facts: 140 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1.5g), 260mg sodium, 10g carbs, 9g sugar, 1g fiber, 1g Protein
2 Buttermilk Pancakes
Nutritional Facts: 210 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 3.5g), 440mg sodium, 24g carbs, 6g sugar, 0g fiber, 4g Protein
Fresh Fruits
Nutritional Facts: 30 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 7g carbs, 6g sugar, 1g fiber, 0g Protein
Hot Tea
Nutritional Facts: 0 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
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Q & A on Village Inn
Does the Village Inn serve breakfast all day?
Since the year of 1958 when Village Inn was opened in Denver Colorado, the restaurant has been offering its guests great food all day. So, if you want to have a heavy breakfast, light lunch or enjoy pancakes at dinner, the Village Inn is the place to visit.
Does Village Inn still have free pie Wednesday?
Village Inn offers a free slice of pie with any dine-in purchase. Every Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. customers can enjoy a featured pie with any of their purchase. For more information on the pie, one can ask the servers while visiting the restaurant in the area.
Does Village Inn have vegan options?
Unfortunately, there are very few Vegan and Vegetarian options at Village In. There are fruits and salads but most of the items are not Vegan or Vegetarian. We advise asking the server before making the orders.
What time does the Village Inn Open and Close?
Village Inn restaurant opens from 6:00AM-12:00
Is the Village Inn closed during holidays?
Village Inn is among only a few restaurants which remain open on any major holiday's which includes Easter Sunday, Christmas and New Year.
How to find the nearest Village Inn restaurant?
There are over 212 operating Village Inn restaurants in the United States. This restaurant is known for its wide variety of Breakfast Menu. Today, people from all over US visit Village Inn to enjoy food and pies which have won many awards from American Pie Council. The best way to search the nearest Village Inn location is by using our Restaurant Listings Directory which gives you the exact address of the restaurant near as per your location.
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About Village Inn
Village Inn is an American dining restaurant that serves the best American breakfast items on its menu. Founded by James Mola and Merton Anderson, Village Inn began its operations in 1958 as Village Inn Pancake House in Denver. However, during the 1980s, Pancake House was dropped from the title and the name was changed to Village Inn. Registered as VICORP Restaurants Inc., the restaurant company acquired over 71 restaurants in the United States.
Village Inn began serving lunch and dinner menus in addition to breakfast items during the 80s. The pies at Village Inn have won several awards from the American Pie Council. You can order a variety of sandwiches, burgers, healthy salads, melts, and other dinner items. Spread across 212 locations in the United States, Village Inn is a renowned restaurant brand among foodies who love American breakfast menu.
Healthy Food Options at Village Inn
Village Inn is the place to go if you have cravings for enjoyable breakfast items. Most breakfast items are high in sodium and not consumable for certain health conditions. You must be extremely picky to have a healthy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at the Village Inn. Village Inn offers a wide range of breakfast and dinner menu to choose from. While most of the items on the menu are high in sodium and cholesterol, you can still find some healthy food options in salads and simple breakfast items.
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Address :
1604 N Slappey Blvd
Albany, GA, 31701 - Phone (229) 436-7265
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Accepts Bitcoin : No
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
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Donna C.
This restaurant was recommended to me by my elderly coworker. My sister was in the mood for pizza but I wasn't, so I suggested we go here instead. The place was packed on a Friday night, so I was really looking forward to it. Kind of a bummer when they tossed some packaged breadcrisps on the table.... I was expecting garlic bread, but oh well. I ordered the chicken alfredo even though I was tempted to get spaghetti and meatballs. My sister ordered a personal pepperoni pizza. The salads came with house dressing, which I enjoyed. The food came fairly promptly, and hot. My sister's pizza smelled delicious, and later at home I tried a leftover piece cold and it was indeed wonderful. She said it was very good. My alfredo was abysmal. The sauce was obviously mostly mayonnaise based, with prepackaged Kraft cheese mixed into it so that when heated it was goopy and hard to move...... but when cold it returned to being hard as a rock. Obviously not made-from-scratch with grated cheese and cream. It was almost inedible. My sister enjoyed her pizza but declined eating here again as she said it was "too expensive for what you get."
(1)Wilbur J.
I like Villa Gargano pretty well. I like to go there to remember Mama Susie as we used to go to Gargano's East and Mama Susie would make delicious cookies and dance for us at the table... Oh the good old days. Anyway Gargano's East is closed and Villa Gargano has some delicious food. The thing I have noticed is that you have to find what you like to eat there. I go specifically for this Hamburger that they make on a sub roll. It is so flavorful and juicy. I also like the chicken wings. they are hot and spicy and tasty! I love em. It's been a while since I have been in but I will make it a point to stop by during Albany State's Homecoming every year!
(4)Gene B.
Update: Went back again and tried the Filet Mignon I'd heard so much about, and it was incredible. Perfectly prepared and on par with the finest steakhouses in the country. My compliments!
(4)Lauren B.
Staff and owner are super nice. Great steak and cheese sub, pizza, and rosemary shrimp alfredo. Everything has been delicious!!!
(5)Angel B.
Best pizza ever, great service, and a wonderful atmosphere!!!
(5)Mark W.
We were told a 30 minute wait time and waited an hour and a half. This place is nice fire old drunks who enjoy fake Italian food. The owner must be sexist because the only staff on the floor are teen boys. They bring prepackaged breadsticks to the table as an appetizer. The pizza is good, but the experience and service is not worth it.
(3)Wanda G.
Save your time and your money and eat somewhere where the food is actually good. The wait staff was horrible and the experience was so bad we walked out. I have never left a bad restaurant review as I could always find something positive to say. I can not think of a single positive comment in this case. There are too many restaurants out there that are happy for your business and will aim to please. No need to pay for bad food, arrogant waiters, and extra long wait times.
(1)Timothy D.
I had dinner here with a friend. Service, was good. The waitress was attentive (but not too attentive) and had solid suggestions. She seemed knowledgeable about the menu and specials. Food was OK. Both my friend and I had the chicken parmigiana... not the best I've had, but far from the worst. You certainly won't go away hungry. Ambiance in the restaurant is nice. More upper-scale than the restaurant itself.
(3)Sunny W.
I've been here a handful of times and the service and food is always excellent. Wait staff is extremely attentive to the point where it borders on creepy, but it gets the job done well. Stuffed mushrooms, pizza, lasagna, and manicotti are all great. The manicotti has induced all 3 of my kids' labors within 24 hours :)
(5)Tom N.
It was a decent restaurant. The pizza was good. The service was good. I'm not sure if it was that memorable though.
(3)Ben A.
Decent atmosphere and decor, but the food was below par. And I don't mean it was "American" Italian instead of "authentic" Italian, it was the worst attempt at Italian food I have ever had. The pizza, which the other reviewers on here said was great, was awful. I had a pepperoni, sausage and mushroom pizza (except it came without the mushrooms). It tasted like they got all the ingredients from the freezer section of walmart, and was pouring out more grease than any pizza I've ever seen. I've eaten pizza in ten states and 20 cities, including sicily, so I know my pizza. Don't believe the other reviews on here, they don't know what they're talking about. Do yourself a favor and go down the street to mellow mushroom.
(1)Justine L.
I've come here twice while visiting my boyfriend's family. His nana loves this place -- it's got a lot of memories and it's also an institution in the city. It's a family-owned restaurant that's been passed down from generation to generation. They have an amazing wine selection -- from all over the world and lots of great choices from California (which I'm more familiar with). The last time we were there we were unfortunately seated at the back by the bathrooms and we were also unnoticed by the waitstaff for half an hour before we could order our food. Luckily breadsticks were in front of us, but I think we were also getting drunker on the wine. I ordered the special of the night -- which was a medley of their dishes, a pasta with white sauce, a veal picatta and ravioli. My fave was the veal and the ravioli. Their salads are pretty large and were pretty delicious. Everyone else was sharing pizzas and I tried a bite or two. The thin crispy crust reminded me of the Cheeseboard Collective in Berkeley. Decor: Lots of murals, photos and kitchy goodness from a family restaurant.
(4)Gemini S.
I ate here for lunch, I had the individual specialty pizza and was quite pleased. I really liked the atmosphere inside, the Italian music was good and I liked the dim lighting. The waiter was attentive, I will go back.
(4)Stephen C.
My dear friends, readers, aquintances and enimies, If you want the best slice of pizza to ever enter your mouth, YOU MUST try a slice of the Garganos Special. Words cannot describe the bliss!!!
(5)Craig J.
You gotta be kidding me! They get one star cause the food was decent not great. BUT, the entrees come with a salad and the waiter asked what type of salad we wanted and offered 3 choices. He NEVER once said that any of the salad choices cost more than the other. Again NEVER mentioned a price difference. We ordered the grilled artichoke salad with the fettuccine Alfredo. Bill came and the entree was 12.50, the salad was an additional 950. We asked to see the menu again, there was no mention of this and their regular dinner salads are less than 7.50. This is called misrepresentation and will be reported to the better business bureau, which I have never done before. If you eat here ask about the prices of everything. Seems like their business plan is based in deceit.
(1)Bill R.
The good: I had the Gargano Special Salad - Very large full of meat and cheese. The Bad: The House dressing was really nothing but oil with no taste. I would have thought the signature dressing would be better, I asked for some Balsamic to save it. I also had an individual cheese pizza - Served without any extra's like something to get it out of the pan with. - completely stale tasting and the whole pizza crust was tough and chewy, to the point I thought I would loose a tooth and there was no flavor to the crust. I was surprised that there was not lunch portions or specials for lunch like pizza and salad. I told the manager about the pizza and he said I was the only one that has complained in 40 years, after that I went to yelp and checked and found a pizza complaint and showed it to him. I gave him a slice and he shared it with the cook and said there was nothing wrong; well if that's the way the pizza is supposed to be at Gargano's then I will never return. I have been there before and the pizza was great, but not this time. They did offer to make it over or to get something else, but I was already at an hour for lunch. Quit living in the past and update your menu and go back to the old pizza recipe.
(1)Kristin B.
When seeking a non-chain dining option in the Albany area, Villa Gargano is one of the few options. It's the kind of Italian food you ate before you knew better. You know the kind: white bread covered in butter and garlic powder masquerading as garlic bread, cheap boxed pasta covered in a mess of red meat sauce, and iceberg lettuce salads with carrot shavings and watery Italian dressing. While the food was forgettable, the incredibly accommodating (if a little absentminded) server, the straight from the 70s interior, and the three separate groups of highschoolers dressed up for their Homecoming dance certainly made the night memorable. If you're in Albany, come to Gargano's.
(3)Sharon O.
Pizza crust was like frozen crust. My husbands baked spaghetti was drowned in a sugary tomato sauce and cheese. Stuffed mushrooms were gross. Disappointing because an older person suggested it who remembers this restaurant from many years ago and said that "it used to be great when Mama and Papa Gargano ran it".
(1)Chris Y.
The owners are sketchy but they have the best Steak and Cheese sandwhich and pizza in Albany. They only got a 3 for the weird-o owners.
(3)Chris R.
I am not crazy, but I am going tell you some of the best pizza I have ever had in my life is in South Georgia - deep south! I have lived in New York City, but if you had to ask me where I would go for the best pizza, it would be Villa Gargano on Slappy in Albany GA. The rest of the menu is great, but the Gargano's Special is totally over the top. Put it this way - when my family in Albany visits Atlanta, they BRING UP a Gargano's Special, it is just that good! Watch out, people will fight over the last slice. Tell them you know BB and be sure to order the meatball appetizer. Update - I just flew my family down in my personal aircraft just to eat dinner there and came back to ATL. It's that good.
(5)Noneya B.
The baked spaghetti is good, but being a fan of bold flavors, I usually find my self putting red pepper flakes on it looking for something more... The Chicken Picatta and Chicken Marsala, however, are fantastic!!! ... and by the way, I don't know where that photo is from, but it's not Villa Gargano.
(5)Brad B.
The pizza is pretty good. A lot of people say it is the best pizza they have ever had.i think pizza in NYC is better, but the pizza here is still unique and very good. This isn't your regular fast food pizza. Its got a nice crispy crust and fresh ingredients... Will definatly return
(4)Andrew P.
Really great Italian Food! I'm visiting from Boston and it reminds me of a restaurant in the North End. I've gotten the chicken Parm & the veal Parm. Both were terrific. The bruchetta was increadable for an app. The best Ive ever had. You can't go wrong at this joint. I go once a week till I head back to Boston. They really know what there doing there.
(5)Kala V.
I have to agree! Gargano's has THE BEST pizza anywhere. My family has always gotten the Gargano's special too. I wish I knew the secret to their crust. I've had items off the rest of the menu, but everytime I go home I have to have a pizza.
(5)Jennifer H.
I have never eaten here but we get a take out every now and then. Their pizza is good, not great. The chicken Alfredo is thick and heavy and the noodles are never cooked right; they're gummy and stuck together. The bread is flavorless. That's pretty much all I can say.
(3)Will B.
Great eggplant parmigiana here! The blue cheese dressing is also very good.
(3)Angel B.
Best pizza ever, great service, and a wonderful atmosphere!!!
(5)Sunny W.
I've been here a handful of times and the service and food is always excellent. Wait staff is extremely attentive to the point where it borders on creepy, but it gets the job done well. Stuffed mushrooms, pizza, lasagna, and manicotti are all great. The manicotti has induced all 3 of my kids' labors within 24 hours :)
(5)Tom N.
It was a decent restaurant. The pizza was good. The service was good. I'm not sure if it was that memorable though.
(3)Donna C.
This restaurant was recommended to me by my elderly coworker. My sister was in the mood for pizza but I wasn't, so I suggested we go here instead. The place was packed on a Friday night, so I was really looking forward to it. Kind of a bummer when they tossed some packaged breadcrisps on the table.... I was expecting garlic bread, but oh well. I ordered the chicken alfredo even though I was tempted to get spaghetti and meatballs. My sister ordered a personal pepperoni pizza. The salads came with house dressing, which I enjoyed. The food came fairly promptly, and hot. My sister's pizza smelled delicious, and later at home I tried a leftover piece cold and it was indeed wonderful. She said it was very good. My alfredo was abysmal. The sauce was obviously mostly mayonnaise based, with prepackaged Kraft cheese mixed into it so that when heated it was goopy and hard to move...... but when cold it returned to being hard as a rock. Obviously not made-from-scratch with grated cheese and cream. It was almost inedible. My sister enjoyed her pizza but declined eating here again as she said it was "too expensive for what you get."
(1)Wilbur J.
I like Villa Gargano pretty well. I like to go there to remember Mama Susie as we used to go to Gargano's East and Mama Susie would make delicious cookies and dance for us at the table... Oh the good old days. Anyway Gargano's East is closed and Villa Gargano has some delicious food. The thing I have noticed is that you have to find what you like to eat there. I go specifically for this Hamburger that they make on a sub roll. It is so flavorful and juicy. I also like the chicken wings. they are hot and spicy and tasty! I love em. It's been a while since I have been in but I will make it a point to stop by during Albany State's Homecoming every year!
(4)Gene B.
Update: Went back again and tried the Filet Mignon I'd heard so much about, and it was incredible. Perfectly prepared and on par with the finest steakhouses in the country. My compliments!
(4)Lauren B.
Staff and owner are super nice. Great steak and cheese sub, pizza, and rosemary shrimp alfredo. Everything has been delicious!!!
(5)Mark W.
We were told a 30 minute wait time and waited an hour and a half. This place is nice fire old drunks who enjoy fake Italian food. The owner must be sexist because the only staff on the floor are teen boys. They bring prepackaged breadsticks to the table as an appetizer. The pizza is good, but the experience and service is not worth it.
(3)Wanda G.
Save your time and your money and eat somewhere where the food is actually good. The wait staff was horrible and the experience was so bad we walked out. I have never left a bad restaurant review as I could always find something positive to say. I can not think of a single positive comment in this case. There are too many restaurants out there that are happy for your business and will aim to please. No need to pay for bad food, arrogant waiters, and extra long wait times.
(1)Craig J.
You gotta be kidding me! They get one star cause the food was decent not great. BUT, the entrees come with a salad and the waiter asked what type of salad we wanted and offered 3 choices. He NEVER once said that any of the salad choices cost more than the other. Again NEVER mentioned a price difference. We ordered the grilled artichoke salad with the fettuccine Alfredo. Bill came and the entree was 12.50, the salad was an additional 950. We asked to see the menu again, there was no mention of this and their regular dinner salads are less than 7.50. This is called misrepresentation and will be reported to the better business bureau, which I have never done before. If you eat here ask about the prices of everything. Seems like their business plan is based in deceit.
(1)Bill R.
The good: I had the Gargano Special Salad - Very large full of meat and cheese. The Bad: The House dressing was really nothing but oil with no taste. I would have thought the signature dressing would be better, I asked for some Balsamic to save it. I also had an individual cheese pizza - Served without any extra's like something to get it out of the pan with. - completely stale tasting and the whole pizza crust was tough and chewy, to the point I thought I would loose a tooth and there was no flavor to the crust. I was surprised that there was not lunch portions or specials for lunch like pizza and salad. I told the manager about the pizza and he said I was the only one that has complained in 40 years, after that I went to yelp and checked and found a pizza complaint and showed it to him. I gave him a slice and he shared it with the cook and said there was nothing wrong; well if that's the way the pizza is supposed to be at Gargano's then I will never return. I have been there before and the pizza was great, but not this time. They did offer to make it over or to get something else, but I was already at an hour for lunch. Quit living in the past and update your menu and go back to the old pizza recipe.
(1)Kristin B.
When seeking a non-chain dining option in the Albany area, Villa Gargano is one of the few options. It's the kind of Italian food you ate before you knew better. You know the kind: white bread covered in butter and garlic powder masquerading as garlic bread, cheap boxed pasta covered in a mess of red meat sauce, and iceberg lettuce salads with carrot shavings and watery Italian dressing. While the food was forgettable, the incredibly accommodating (if a little absentminded) server, the straight from the 70s interior, and the three separate groups of highschoolers dressed up for their Homecoming dance certainly made the night memorable. If you're in Albany, come to Gargano's.
(3)Timothy D.
I had dinner here with a friend. Service, was good. The waitress was attentive (but not too attentive) and had solid suggestions. She seemed knowledgeable about the menu and specials. Food was OK. Both my friend and I had the chicken parmigiana... not the best I've had, but far from the worst. You certainly won't go away hungry. Ambiance in the restaurant is nice. More upper-scale than the restaurant itself.
(3)Ben A.
Decent atmosphere and decor, but the food was below par. And I don't mean it was "American" Italian instead of "authentic" Italian, it was the worst attempt at Italian food I have ever had. The pizza, which the other reviewers on here said was great, was awful. I had a pepperoni, sausage and mushroom pizza (except it came without the mushrooms). It tasted like they got all the ingredients from the freezer section of walmart, and was pouring out more grease than any pizza I've ever seen. I've eaten pizza in ten states and 20 cities, including sicily, so I know my pizza. Don't believe the other reviews on here, they don't know what they're talking about. Do yourself a favor and go down the street to mellow mushroom.
(1)Justine L.
I've come here twice while visiting my boyfriend's family. His nana loves this place -- it's got a lot of memories and it's also an institution in the city. It's a family-owned restaurant that's been passed down from generation to generation. They have an amazing wine selection -- from all over the world and lots of great choices from California (which I'm more familiar with). The last time we were there we were unfortunately seated at the back by the bathrooms and we were also unnoticed by the waitstaff for half an hour before we could order our food. Luckily breadsticks were in front of us, but I think we were also getting drunker on the wine. I ordered the special of the night -- which was a medley of their dishes, a pasta with white sauce, a veal picatta and ravioli. My fave was the veal and the ravioli. Their salads are pretty large and were pretty delicious. Everyone else was sharing pizzas and I tried a bite or two. The thin crispy crust reminded me of the Cheeseboard Collective in Berkeley. Decor: Lots of murals, photos and kitchy goodness from a family restaurant.
(4)Gemini S.
I ate here for lunch, I had the individual specialty pizza and was quite pleased. I really liked the atmosphere inside, the Italian music was good and I liked the dim lighting. The waiter was attentive, I will go back.
(4)Stephen C.
My dear friends, readers, aquintances and enimies, If you want the best slice of pizza to ever enter your mouth, YOU MUST try a slice of the Garganos Special. Words cannot describe the bliss!!!
(5)Sharon O.
Pizza crust was like frozen crust. My husbands baked spaghetti was drowned in a sugary tomato sauce and cheese. Stuffed mushrooms were gross. Disappointing because an older person suggested it who remembers this restaurant from many years ago and said that "it used to be great when Mama and Papa Gargano ran it".
(1)Chris Y.
The owners are sketchy but they have the best Steak and Cheese sandwhich and pizza in Albany. They only got a 3 for the weird-o owners.
(3)Chris R.
I am not crazy, but I am going tell you some of the best pizza I have ever had in my life is in South Georgia - deep south! I have lived in New York City, but if you had to ask me where I would go for the best pizza, it would be Villa Gargano on Slappy in Albany GA. The rest of the menu is great, but the Gargano's Special is totally over the top. Put it this way - when my family in Albany visits Atlanta, they BRING UP a Gargano's Special, it is just that good! Watch out, people will fight over the last slice. Tell them you know BB and be sure to order the meatball appetizer. Update - I just flew my family down in my personal aircraft just to eat dinner there and came back to ATL. It's that good.
(5)Noneya B.
The baked spaghetti is good, but being a fan of bold flavors, I usually find my self putting red pepper flakes on it looking for something more... The Chicken Picatta and Chicken Marsala, however, are fantastic!!! ... and by the way, I don't know where that photo is from, but it's not Villa Gargano.
(5)Brad B.
The pizza is pretty good. A lot of people say it is the best pizza they have ever had.i think pizza in NYC is better, but the pizza here is still unique and very good. This isn't your regular fast food pizza. Its got a nice crispy crust and fresh ingredients... Will definatly return
(4)Andrew P.
Really great Italian Food! I'm visiting from Boston and it reminds me of a restaurant in the North End. I've gotten the chicken Parm & the veal Parm. Both were terrific. The bruchetta was increadable for an app. The best Ive ever had. You can't go wrong at this joint. I go once a week till I head back to Boston. They really know what there doing there.
(5)Kala V.
I have to agree! Gargano's has THE BEST pizza anywhere. My family has always gotten the Gargano's special too. I wish I knew the secret to their crust. I've had items off the rest of the menu, but everytime I go home I have to have a pizza.
(5)Jennifer H.
I have never eaten here but we get a take out every now and then. Their pizza is good, not great. The chicken Alfredo is thick and heavy and the noodles are never cooked right; they're gummy and stuck together. The bread is flavorless. That's pretty much all I can say.
(3)Will B.
Great eggplant parmigiana here! The blue cheese dressing is also very good.
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