FOUNTAIN RESTAURANT, Albany - Photos & Restaurant Reviews - Order Online Food Delivery

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CUISINES

Italian, American, Bar, Pizza

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

FEATURES

Takeout, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service

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Latham551 contributions

Not as good as before AND too noisy

Feb 2023 • none

We've been coming here for ages but this time we were quite disappointed. The service was so-so, my roast beef club had toast that was so overdone it was on the brink of burned. The bacon in the sandwich was fatty and the entire sandwich was dry. Roast beef was medium even though server said it was rare. Server never re-filled drinks, AND the place was like a day care center today! 2 tables of kids, all non-stop loud and shouting. One kid threw a tantrum on the floor, screaming her head off. Mother did nothing but sit there and dawdle. I must say those people sure cleared the place out. Why bring small kids to a bar in the first place????? We would have left if we hadn't already ordered. Not a pleasant meal. I know that is not re restaurant's fault. My partner ordered the ital sub and it was pretty good. Fries were good, too. Will think twice about returning which is too bad......we always headed to the Fountain when in Albany.

Written February 22, 2023

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Jim L

Rensselaer454 contributions

Excellent pizza in Albany

Apr 2022 • none

I have been going to The Fountain for over 40 years. Many things are very good but I always like the pizza the best. The last time I was there it was near perfect - sausage & pepperoni, crispy crust at edges but light/chewy in middle, and abundant, garlicky sauce. My friend got a chicken sandwich with bacon and toppings and was happy with that. One of the best pizzas I've had in awhile.

Written April 9, 2022

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1RaiderFan

Schenectady727 contributions

Service was terrible.

Dec 2022 • family

As we walked in, we were a party of four, and no one paid any attention to us. Finally, an older gentleman, who I assumed was the owner told us we could sit anywhere. After we sat down for a few minutes, and no waitresses came over, I went and grabbed four menus from the hostess table. Finally, a waitress came over. We ordered pizza, which was decent. The waitress came over once, and never refilled our drinks. Service wasn’t that great and we didn’t feel especially welcome. It’s a shame because I’ve heard great things about the restaurant.

Written November 30, 2022

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Patricia A. Munn

Albany1 contribution

terrible waitress gave our food to another table

Aug 2020 • none

I dont know who is running the kitchen since their reopening, but terrible. I ordered a pizza, because I was an avid customer n liked their pizza. I asked for xtra cheese didnt get it, but cook swears he gave. Mananger looked at and said no he didnt out it on. He cooked the pizza so long, overdone. I took one bite and thrw it away. 17.00 for a small pizza w/3 toppings. Saturday family gathering I ordered a larege order of loaded nachos. Previous this was a large plate n loaded. What I received was a small plate of doritos. only one chip had cheese one and when i ate the rest was a small plate of doritos. I culd have bought a large bag of doritos at the friggin store for 5.00. Dont know is running the place, but I will never order from you again, which is sad because Im 62 live up the strret and have been a regular customer for years

Written August 30, 2020

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88AVANTI

187 contributions

Lack of Attention Ruined Dinner

May 2023 • couples

Last night I called in a simple order for pickup. A burger, with an upgrade to onion rings, a small white pizza with broccoli and tomatoes and a fettuccine Alfredo with Russian dressing for the salad. What I got was a very undercooked red pizza, a full side order of onion rings for 4x more$ and no salad dressing. Very disappointing, particularly as my wife can't eat tomatoe sauce. Really ruined what should have been a nice meal. Bacon cheeseburger was excellent though, to give the devil his due.

Written May 22, 2023

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Jim L

Rensselaer454 contributions

Always great pizza!

Aug 2023 • friends

Another good review for one of my favorite pizza places. Crispy and chewy in the right places, decent toppings and price, good sauce with garlic. I usually get the pepperoni and sausage, though sometimes a meat lovers and on occasion an EBA. Always good!

Written August 22, 2023

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napngs

Albany353 contributions

A late review for the popular Fountain Restaurant Albany, NY Fri 1/13/2023

Jan 2023 • none

We made a reservation for The Fountain Restaurant on Fri 1/13/23 for 5:30pm.This place is always busy. And has been a neighborhood go to for many years. The Romano family has won their customers' loyalty with great service & consistently good pizza. We were early and there were two seats open at the bar. So the bartender Tony moved our reservation to there. The bar works nicely for us here. Thanks Tony. We ordered a wine ($7) & a local craft beer,Jack's Abbey on draft ($9) while we looked over the menu. The Fountain makes great pizza, but tonight just wasn't a pizza night for us. My bride had a small Caesar salad w/ chicken ($10) right size for her. The large is not an exaggeration. I had the caprese sandwich-Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil, EVOO & Balsamic Glaze on Ciabatta bread ($11) Note: you can add chicken breast or eggplant for $4. more. Very good sandwich. In my opinion, this sandwich would be even better w/ some pesto spread on the ciabatta. Still a very good dining experience. Hours: Tues-Thurs 11:30AM-10:30PM (Kitchen Closes) Fri-Sat 11:30AM-11PM (Kitchen Closes) Sunday 12:00PM-10PM (Kitchen Closes) Closed Monday Street parking is at a premium but there is public parking behind the restaurant. Thanks again to Tony & all for another great visit. Nick Parisi & Liz Farrell, Albany, NY

Written March 14, 2023

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Pauline H

1 contribution

Fountain Terrific

Dec 2022 • family

I have visited the Fountain Almost every week. The Atmosphere is Terrific Friendly service great All food is so good Italian lasagna, meat balls Pizzas are great delicious It’s the Best the owners Ginger & her husband are always present checking With folks at their tables All are welcome as an Important guest 👍 Pauline Harter God less you All Amen 🙏

Written December 10, 2022

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Lauren Catherine

Rotterdam24 contributions

AWFUL PLACE I do NOT see the

Nov 2020 • none

AWFUL PLACE I do NOT see the hype Tables piled on top of each other Dirty Awful food Takes forever to even get it Waitress walk past u ignoring u

Written November 13, 2020

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ilovehats

Selkirk44 contributions

Terrible

Jul 2020 • none

Cheese was gritty, crust not the same. This was not the Fountain recipe or quality I have been used to and I have been going for 40 years!

Written August 2, 2020

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Dawn Marie

12 contributions

Fish Dinner Greasy no flavor

Mar 2020 • solo

Please note I have been going to the Fountain fo more the 20 years always excellent food ! Not tonight ordered take out > 2 Fish Dinner Suppose to be > Haddock ,French Fries ( cole slaw did not get !) After One hour 1/2 wait for Received > over soaked .Greasy fish Tasteless ( small portion ) French fries half under cooked Price $ 17.95 Outrageous !! Will Never do that again ! I would be better off going to McDonalds !!!

Written March 27, 2020

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samantha

New Hampshire150 contributions

A throwback in time, great burgers!

Oct 2018 • none

This place is a throwback, its like you are walking straight into the 70's, the burger and fries were surprisingly good. Our server was kind, it seems like they have a loyal following. We will return when in Albany again.

Written September 4, 2019

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Kathleen E

Delmar288 contributions

Good food and company

Aug 2019 • couples

Frequently stop in while in the area. Enjoyed a cup of chicken florentine and a tuna club sandwich. Husband ordered a reuben. Food was very good. Server was extremely pleasant and accommodating even though the restaurant was very busy. Will go again!

Written August 23, 2019

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shug333

37 contributions

poor take out

May 2019 • family

We ordered 1 large pizza with sausage and pepperoni and i/2 onion. 2 orders of wings with extra blue cheese and 1 large antipasto with extra dressing on the side to be picked up at 6:00pm. What we found out was #1 the order was not ready until 6:25pm. #2 the pizza was 1/2 pepperoni 1/2 eggplant-no onion or sausage. #3 received 1 order of wings-not 2 and no extra blue cheese..#4 No dressing at all for the antipasto. Take away-do not order take out without checking it before you leave and give yourself an extra 1/2 hour.

Written May 12, 2019

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Bourlingueur

Albany643 contributions

Very Good Pizza

Mar 2019 • friends

We stopped by the Fountain for Pizza and French Fries. We ordered a Pepperoni Pizza and it was very good.

Written March 10, 2019

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