If you know Schenectady, then you know that we have the best Italian food in the Capital Region. One of the originals is Cornell’s in Little Italy and I got to try their eight-course tasting menu – what a magical experience!

It’s not an argument, Schenectady has the best Italian food in the Capital Region (I may be biased but it’s totally true). The reason? Places like Ferrari’s Ristorante that have been around since 1974.

In March, we learned that not only was long-standing Mazzone restaurant Aperitivo Bistro closing, but a new restaurant was already in the works. Just a few short months later, we know when Grano is opening!

What was announced back in 2017 has finally released their opening date and it’s soon.

I’m a born-and-raised Schenectadian and I have a soft spot in my heart for our legendary Italian restaurants and foods. That’s why my heart breaks a little hearing what we’re losing.

Is there a type of food that more people love than Italian food? It has something for everyone – pizza, pasta, seafood, garlic. I made you make the hard decisions, it even got a little heated, but you came up with the best Italian food…