J & A Italian
Hours & Location
1475 Western Ave,
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 599-5331
Sunday through Wednesday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday through Saturday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Located in beautiful Stuyvesant Plaza, Jacob & Anthony’s Italian trends to a modern, yet upscale-casual dining experience with a sharp focus on traditional Italian cooking. These carefully created dishes are complemented by an array of handcrafted cocktails in a trendy, spacious, and open-concept atmosphere.
A 3.5% service charge will be applied to all credit card charges. The fee will be waived of you are paying with cash.
Menus
- Classics
- Cocktails
- Specialties
- Red Wine
- White Wine
- Bubbles
- Bottled Beer
- Caffe & After Dinner
- Salads
- Small Plates
- Sandwiches
- Pizza
- Pasta & Sauce
Classics
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Chicken a La Vodka
Marinated chicken, roasted broccoli, caramelized onions, Pecorino Romano
$25
gluten free
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Sunday Gravy
Italian sausage, homemade meatballs, slow-roasted pork, rigatoni, marinara cream sauce
$17
$25
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Gnocchi
homemade gnocchi, sausage, roasted tomatoes, Tuscan beans, spinach, roasted garlic
$26
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Butternut Squash Ravioli
Butternut squash filled, asparagus, caramelized onions, dried cranberries, candied walnuts, herbed butter sauce
$25
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Tortellini Carbonara
Pancetta, peas, caramelized onions, parmesan cream
$23
Add chicken + $6
Jumbo shrimp (2) + $9
(3) + $12
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Bolognese
Slow-cooked ground beef and pork, marinara, pappardelle
$17
$25
gluten free
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Shrimp Pesto
Jumbo shrimp, roasted garlic, sundried tomatoes, linguine, pesto, parmesan cream
$28
gluten free
Classics
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New York Strip
12 oz center-cut, red wine demi, asparagus, mushroom risotto
$39
gluten free
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Maple Balsamic Salmon
grilled, roasted asparagus, roasted butternut squash risotto
$30
gluten free
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Milanese
Panko-crusted chicken cutlets, linguine, alfredo, spinach + mushrooms
$19
$27
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Parmigiano
Pan-fried chicken cutlets, mozzarella, rigatoni, marinara cream sauce
$17
$25
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Marsala
Chicken medallions, mushrooms, Marsala demi, risotto
$26
gluten free
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Carciofo
Pan-seared chicken, artichokes, capers, spinach, roasted red peppers, lemon, risotto
$28
gluten free
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Pettine
Shrimp, scallop chunks, spinach, lemon cream sauce, linguine
$32
Martinis
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Gingerbread + Tonic
Hendrick's gin, Spiced Amaretto, tonic
$14
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Maple Bourbon Mash
Makers Mark, maple syrup, lemon
$12
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Daily Sangria
Bartenders daily Red & White creation
$12
Hand Crafted Cocktails
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Mahogany Manhatan
Angel's Envy, Sweet Vermouth, Luxardo cherry, chocolate bitters
$15
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Peach Old Fashioned
Angel's Envy Bourbon, peach liquor, Angostura bitters, cherries
$14
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Perfect Pear Mule
Absolut Pears, fresh lime, Saranac ginger beer
$12
Seasonal Specialties
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Chai Espresso Martini
Absolut Vanilla, Wild Moon Chai, Kahlua, espresso, chai simple syrup, nutmeg
$14
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Maple Cider Margarita
Blanco, maple syrup, lime juice, lemon juice, Cointreau
$14
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Apple Cider Mule
Effen Apple, apple cider, ginger beer, club
$12
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Pumpkin Pie Martini
Absolut Vanilla, salted caramel Kahlúa, pumpkin liqueur, nutmeg
$13
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Black Widow
Casamigos Resposado, muddle rosemary + blackberries, honey simple syrup, lemon juice, orange bitters
$16
Red Wine
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Pinot Noir
Santa Rita 120 - Acondoncagua Valley, Chile
Glass $10
Bottle $40
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Pinot Noir
Firesteed - Willamette Valley, Oregon
Glass $13
Bottle $52
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Sangiovese
Santa Marina - Toscana, IT
Glass $9
Bottle $36
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Chianti Docg
Caposaldo - Toscana, IT
Glass $9
Bottle $36
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Chianti Classico
Tenuta Di Nozzole - Italy
Glass $16
Bottle $64
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Chianti Classico
Barone Ricasoli - Italy
Bottle $68
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Super Tuscan
Monte Antico - Toscana, IT
Glass $10
Bottle $40
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Super Tuscan
Ruffino Modus - Toscana, IT
Bottle $64
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Zinfandel
Rosenblum Cuvee Lot 37 - California
Glass $11
Bottle $44
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Shiraz
Black Opal - Australia
Glass $9
Bottle $36
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Brunello
Greppone Mazzi di Montaicino - Toscano, IT
Bottle $130
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Valpolicella
Santori, Verona, Italy
Glass $12
Bottle $48
Red Wine
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Barolo
Michele Chiarlo Tortoniano - Italy
Bottle $95
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Merlot
Cypress Vineyards - California
Glass $9
Bottle $36
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Merlot
Charles Krug - Napa
Bottle $55
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Malbec
Bodega Norton - Mendoza, Argentina
Glass $9
Bottle $36
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Malbec
Salentein Reserve - Mendoza, Argentina
Glass $13
Bottle $42
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Meritage
Mullan Road Cellars - Columbia Valley, WA
Bottle $84
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Diamond - CA
Glass $10
Bottle $40
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Bonterra, Organic - CA
Bottle $40
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Joseph Carr - Paso Robles
Glass $16
Bottle $64
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Faust - Napa
Bottle $110
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Stag’s Leap “Faye Estate” - Napa
Bottle $215
Wine Wednesday - 1/2 Off Bottles of Wine
White Wine
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Rose
D’Orsay - France
Glass $10
Bottle $40
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White Zinfandel
Robert Mondavi - California
Glass $9
Bottle $36
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Moscato
Folonari - Pavia
Glass $9
Bottle $36
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Pinot Grigio
Villa Pozzi - Venezia, IT
Glass $9
Bottle $36
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Pinot Grigio
Chloe - Valdadige, IT
Glass $12
Bottle $48
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Pinot Grigio
Jermann - Collio, IT
Bottle $52
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Riesling
Two Vines - Washington State
Glass $10
Bottle $40
White Wine
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Riesling
Kung Fu Girl - Washington State
Glass $12
Bottle $48
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Sauvignon Blanc
Pomelo - California
Glass $9
Bottle $36
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Sauvignon Blanc
Kono - New Zealand
Glass $12
Bottle $48
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Chardonnay CK
Mondavi - California
Glass $9
Bottle $36
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Chardonnay
Sonoma Cutrer - Russian River Ranches
Glass $15
Bottle $60
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Chardonnay
Duckhorn - Napa
Bottle $75
Wine Wednesday - 1/2 Off Bottles of Wine
Bubbles
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Prosecco
Brut by Mionetto, 187 ml
$12
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Prosecco
Il by Mionetto
$40
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Champagne
Moet & Chandon, Imperial
$95
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Champagne
Perrier Jouet ‘07 “Belle Epoque” - Eperany
$295
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Champagne
Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label
$105
Bottled Beer
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Budweiser
5%, St. Louis, MO
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Bud Light
4.2%, St. Louis, MO
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Coors Light
4.6%, Golden, CO
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Corona
4.6%, Mexico
Bottled Beer
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Heineken
5%, Netherlands
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Michelob Ultra
4.2%, St. Louis, MO
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Sierra Pale Ale
5/6%, Chico, CA
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Miller Lite
4.2% Milwaukee, WI
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Stella Artois
5%, Belgium
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Heineken N/A
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White Claw, Cherry
5%
Caffe
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Hot Tea
A variety of herbal teas
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Coffee
Regular or decaf
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Espresso
Single or double
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Cappuccino
Espresso & milk
After Dinner
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Mocha Velluto
Bailey’s, Godiva chocolate liqueur, Trader Vic’s, macadamia nut, chilled cream
$10
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Irish Italian
Bailey’s, Amaretto, coffee
$10
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Cafe Di Cioccolata
Godiva chocolate liqueur, espresso, steamed milk, topped with whipped cream
$10
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Italian Wedding
Tia Maria, Frangelico, espresso, steamed milk
$11
Salads
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Caesar
Romaine hearts, J+A croutons, shaved Reggiano
$10
$14
gluten free
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Market
Field greens, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, shaved Romano, dried cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette
$10
$14
gluten free
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Classic Wedge
Iceberg, bacon, tomato jam, diced onions, bleu cheese crumble, garlic parmesan dressing
$16
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Arugula
Arugula, roasted beets, shaved carrots, goat cheese, lemon vinaigrette
$12
$16
gluten free
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Tuscan
Kale, brussel, spinach, prosciutto, charred grapes, NY apple, candied walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette
$12
$16
gluten free
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Add to Salad
Grilled Chicken $6
Tuscan Chicken $7
Jumbo Shrimp (2) $9
Jumbo Shrimp (3) $12
Salmon $11
Small Plates
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Minestra
Classic greens + beans, toasted focaccia
$13
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Mozzarella Bread
1/2 vodka sauce, 1/2 roasted garlic, mozzarella, marinara
$14
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Truffle Fries
signature dipple fries, truffle oil, Pecorino, garlic parmesan sauce
$10
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1/2 Lb Meatball
signature meatball, ricotta & toasted focaccia
$15
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“Stack”
Eggplant & zucchini, smoked mozzarella, tomato, balsamic glaze
$17
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Fritti Calamari
Onions & piquant peppers
$18
gluten free
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Arancini
Smoked mozzarella risotto balls, Italian seasoning, marinara cream sauce
$14
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Crisp Chicken Wings
Garlic parmesan or Calabrian BBQ
$18
gluten free
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Antipasto Dilusso
Sicilian olives, roasted artichokes, roasted red peppers, pepperoncini, onions, prosciutto, soppressata mixed greens
$23
gluten free
Sandwiches
All sandwiches served with fries. Substitute a Caesar or Market salad, $3-
Chicken Parmesan
Pan-fried cutlet, red sauce, pesto, mozzarella
$17
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Balsamic Wrap
Grilled chicken, field greens, charred grapes, candied walnuts, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
$15
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Pollo
Grilled chicken, smoked bacon, provolone, honey mustard, lettuce tomato
$17
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J+A Burger
Angus beef, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion
$17
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Anthony’s Steakhouse Burger
Angus beef, wild mushroom demi, swiss
$19
Pizza
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Four Cheese
Italian cheese blend, red sauce
$15
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Margherita
Roasted tomatoes, mozzarella, and pesto
$18
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Eggplant
Breaded eggplant, smoked mozzarella, red sauce, balsamic glaze, fresh basil
$20
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Sicilian
Sausage, meatball, red sauce, mozzarella
$19
Pizza
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Funghi
White button & portabella mushrooms, garlic, mozzarella, goat cheese, truffle oil
$20
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Steakhouse
sliced ribeye, demi sauce, caramelized onions, mozzarella, peppernade, creamy garlic parmesan sauce
$24
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Broccoli + Ricotta
Roasted broccoli, garlic, mozzarella, fresh ricotta
$18
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Prosciutto + Arugula
Prosciutto, parmesan, garlic, arugula, balsamic vinagrette
$21
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Vodka
vodka sauce, red sauce, pesto, mozzarella
$18
Pasta & Sauce $17
Choose from our homemade sauces, pastas, and classic toppings-
Pasta
Linguine
Rigatoni
Gluten Free Pasta $2
Pappardelle $4
Tortellini $6
Gnocchi $5
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Sauce
Classic Marinara
Alfredo
Vodka
Fra Diavolo
Basil Pesto
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Toppings
Homemade Meatballs $5
Sweet Sausage $5
Roasted Broccoli $4
Grilled Chicken $5
Tuscan Cutlet $7
Grilled Shrimp (2) $9
(3) $12