Ralph's Tavern

Albany, NY · Italian restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Albany
#193
of 546 restaurants
City Percentile
53%
rating percentile
Address
Ralph's Tavern, 1328 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205
Phone
(518) 489-8290
Website
www.ralphstaverninc.com
Status
Closes soon · 2 AM · Reopens 11 AM

Ralph's Tavern is a restaurant located in Albany, NY. It is one of 546 restaurants listed in Albany. Its 4.4-star rating is above the Albany city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Friday11 AM–2 AM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Tep Sharpe · Dec 2025

Ok . I was in Albany 4 days and planned on Ralph’s at least twice. But my people were sick and also time flew by so I only went once unfortunately. I was going to order what the pictures show and get my Italian dinner on the second visit. But I ate backwards . We ordered a drink and I also couldn’t wait to have my all time favorite spumoni. So I ordered it with my wine lol. As you can see this isn’t the spumoni I used to get here all the time. While everything else is being downsized and twice as expensive ( not here!) this was a was a fun surprise !! I thought I would eat a quarter of it but I ate the whole thing. So exciting!! Sorry to say that was my appetizer, meal and dessert for the evening. Still can’t believe I ate the whole thing. Plus WOW how could that be $8.95??? That would be

★★★★★ 5.0 kramille · Sep 2025

I recently had lunch at Ralph’s, for the first time in many years. It was comforting to see that little had changed. Ralph’s has a welcoming, friendly vibe. Their menu is extensive with enticing choices. My turkey club was a substantial, tasty three decker sandwich. Service was prompt and friendly. Ralph’s remains a reliable restaurant with a steady customer base.

★★★★★ 5.0 Prof. John · Sep 2023

Visited yesterday after a life threatening injury. This is my first statement since the injury. I just had to have my usual lunch again. Everyone was so kind to me. The owner, Rachel, and Jackie showed great concern for me. Like i have said before, if i knew it was my last meal, it would be spaghetti and meat sauce at Ralph's, a small beer and a diet soda. . Followed by a Ralph's pizza. Thank you Everyone!...... ... I Have always liked the spaghetti and meat sauce . And of course, always have to take a pizza home. I have been back 2 times since my return from Florida. The spaghetti and meat sauce and the pizza is consistently great. My server both times was Rachel. Who is always upbeat, kind, and professional. Thanks Rachel. I always enjoy my time there. I forgot to add that i usually g

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Gail Quehe · Feb 2026

I have been going to Ralph since I was little. When they opened and the food was fantastic. They changed a lot of stuff. I ordered boldless wings last night. You couldn't even eat them cause. They were so hard and then they brought out the chicken parm. Without the bread and I had this really small piece when I seen another plate come by. It was 3 times my size, and the sauce was thicker. Mine was watery, it was terrible. And for the price they charged. That's insane. We will never be going back there again. And I would recommend people to really try not going there for a while because the food was terrible.

★★★★★ 5.0 Paul Holt · Mar 2025

In town for work and I found this place online. The food is amazing. It tastes like authentic home-cooked meals. The stuffed mushrooms were bursting with flavor and the eggplant veal dish was amazing. The service is top-notch; you can tell this is a family-run business. The environment is pretty cool and makes you feel like you are sitting in your own dining room. Sitting here eating, I hear laughs and fun times coming from the bar in the other room. You can tell this is a "regular joint" for many locals. I highly recommend this place for the great food and awesome experience.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Assistive Hearing Loop ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance

Services

Italian restaurantBarRestaurant

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