J & A Italian
Hours & Location
1475 Western Ave,
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 599-5331
Sunday through Thursday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday and Saturday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Joseph Marrello continues to build the Marrello brand by introducing this new concept. 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.
Menus
- Small Plates
- Salads
- Sandwiches
- Pizza
- Pasta & Sauce
- Classics
- White Wine
- Red Wine
- Bubbles
- Cocktails
- Specialties
- Caffe & After Dinner
- Bottled Beer
Small Plates
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J&A Meatballs
Ricotta & J&A crouton
$11
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“Stack”
Eggplant & zucchini, smoked mozzarella, tomato, balsamic glaze
$14
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Spinach Dip
Piada chips, Pecorino Romano
$13
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Fritti Calamari
Onions & piquant peppers
$13
gluten free
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Arancini
Smoked mozzarella risotto balls, Italian seasoning, marinara cream sauce
$11
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Crisp Chicken Wings
Garlic parmesan or Calabrian BBQ
$14
gluten free
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Antipasto Dilusso
Sicilian olives, roasted artichokes, roasted red peppers, pepperoncini, onions, prosciutto, soppressata mixed greens
$16
gluten free
Salads
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Caesar
Romaine hearts, J+A croutons, shaved Reggiano
$7
$11
gluten free
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Market
Field greens, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, shaved Romano, dried cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette
$7
$11
gluten free
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Arugula
Arugula, roasted beets, shaved carrots, goat cheese, lemon vinaigrette
$8
$13
gluten free
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Tuscan
Kale, brussel, spinach, prosciutto, charred grapes, NY apple, candied walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette
$9
$14
gluten free
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Add to Salad
Grilled Chicken $5
Tuscan Chicken $6
Jumbo Shrimp (2) $9
Jumbo Shrimp (3) $12
Salmon Jumbo $9
Sandwiches
All sandwiches served with fries. Substitute a Caesar or Market salad, $3-
Chicken Parmesan
Pan-fried cutlet, red sauce, mozzarella
$13
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Meatball Hero
House rolled meatballs, red sauce, provolone
$13
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Balsamic Wrap
Grilled chicken, field greens, charred grapes, candied walnuts, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
$13
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Pollo
Grilled chicken, smoked bacon, provolone, honey mustard, lettuce tomato
$14
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J+A Burger
Angus beef, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion
$14
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Anthony’s Steakhouse Burger
Angus beef, wild mushroom demi, swiss
$15
Pizza
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Four Cheese
Italian cheese blend, red sauce
$13
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Margherita
Roasted tomatoes, mozzarella, and pesto
$15
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Eggplant
Breaded eggplant, smoked mozzarella, red sauce, balsamic glaze, fresh basil
$16
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Pulled Pork
Slow-roasted pork, caramelized onions, cherry peppers, red sauce, mozzarella
$14
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Sicilian
Sausage, meatball, red sauce, mozzarella
$15
Pizza
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Funghi
White button & portabella mushrooms, garlic, mozzarella, goat cheese, truffle oil
$17
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Chicken Pesto
Grilled chicken, pesto, roasted grape tomatoes, mozzarella
$16
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Broccoli + Ricotta
Roasted broccoli, garlic, mozzarella, fresh ricotta
$15
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Prosciutto + Arugula
Prosciutto, parmesan, garlic, arugula, balsamic vinagrette
$16
Pasta & Sauce $14
Choose from our homemade sauces, pastas, and classic toppings-
Pasta
Linguine
Rigatoni
Gluten Free Pasta $2
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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 $6
Grilled Shrimp (2) $9
(3) $12
Classics
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Chicken a La Vodka
Marinated chicken, roasted broccoli, caramelized onions, Pecorino Romano
$21
gluten free
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Sunday Gravy
Italian sausage, homemade meatballs, slow-roasted pork, rigatoni, marinara cream sauce
$12
$18
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Tortellini Carbonara
Pancetta, peas, caramelized onions, parmesan cream
$19
Add chicken + $5
Jumbo shrimp (2) + $9
(3) + $12
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Bolognese
Slow-cooked ground beef and pork, marinara, pappardelle
$12
$18
gluten free
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Shrimp Pesto
Jumbo shrimp, roasted garlic, sundried tomatoes, linguine, pesto, parmesan cream
$25
gluten free
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Scampi
Jumbo shrimp, garlic, white wine, lemon, linguine
$24
gluten free
Classics
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New York Strip
12 oz center-cut, red wine demi, spinach + mushrooms, fries
$32
gluten free
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Salmon
Grilled, artichokes, roasted red peppers, spinach, risotto, chardonnay butter pan sauce
$26
gluten free
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Milanese
Panko-crusted chicken cutlets, linguine, alfredo, spinach + mushrooms
$15
$23
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Parmigiano
Pan-fried chicken cutlets, mozzarella, rigatoni, marinara cream sauce
$14
$21
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Marsala
Chicken medallions, mushrooms, Marsala demi, risotto
$14
$22
gluten free
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Carciofo
Pan-seared chicken, artichokes, capers, spinach, roasted red peppers, lemon, risotto
$15
$24
gluten free
White Wine
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Rose
D’Orsay - France
Glass $9
Bottle $36
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White Zinfandel
Robert Mondavi - California
Glass $7
Bottle $28
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Moscato
Folonari - Pavia
Glass $8
Bottle $32
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Pinot Grigio
Villa Pozzi - Venezia, IT
Glass $8
Bottle $32
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Pinot Grigio
Chloe - Valdadige, IT
Glass $10
Bottle $40
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Pinot Grigio
Jermann - Collio, IT
Bottle $49
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Riesling
Two Vines - Washington State
Glass $8
Bottle $32
White Wine
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Dry Riesling
Lamoreaux Landing - Finger Lakes
Glass $10
Bottle $40
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Sauvignon Blanc
Pomelo - California ........................
Glass $8
Bottle $32
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Sauvignon Blanc
Kono - New Zealand
Glass $11
Bottle $44
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Chardonnay CK
Mondavi - California
Glass $8
Bottle $32
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Chardonnay
Sonoma Cutrer - Russian River Ranches
Glass $14
Bottle $56
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Chardonnay
Duckhorn - Napa
Bottle $70
Wine Wednesday - 1/2 Off Bottles of Wine
Red Wine
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Pinot Noir
Santa Rita 120 - Acondoncagua Valley, Chile
Glass $8
Bottle $32
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Pinot Noir
Firesteed - Willamette Valley, Oregon
Glass $12
Bottle $48
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Sangiovese
Santa Marina - Toscana, IT
Glass $8
Bottle $32
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Chianti Docg
Folonari - Toscana, IT
Glass $8
Bottle $32
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Chianti Classico
Tenuta Di Nozzole - Italy
Glass $15
Bottle $60
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Chianti Classico
Barone Ricasoli - Italy
Bottle $65
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Super Tuscan
Monte Antico - Toscana, IT
Glass $8
Bottle $32
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Super Tuscan
Ruffino Modus - Toscana, IT
Bottle $60
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Zinfandel
Rosenblum Cuvee Lot 37 - California
Glass $10
Bottle $40
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Shiraz
Black Opal - Australia
Glass $8
Bottle $32
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Brunello
Greppone Mazzi di Montaicino - Toscano, IT
Bottle $130
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Valpolicella
Bertani Villa Novare Classico, Veneto, IT
Glass $10
Bottle $40
Red Wine
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Barolo
Michele Chiarlo Tortoniano - Italy
Bottle $95
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Merlot
Cypress Vineyards - California
Glass $8
Bottle $32
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Merlot
Charles Krug - Napa
Bottle $55
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Malbec
Bodega Norton - Mendoza, Argentina
Glass $8
Bottle $32
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Malbec
Salentein Reserve - Mendoza, Argentina
Bottle $45
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Meritage
Mullan Road Cellars - Columbia Valley, WA
Bottle $80
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Diamond - CA
Glass $8
Bottle $32
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Bonterra, Organic - CA
Bottle $38
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Joseph Carr - Paso Robles
Glass $15
Bottle $60
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Faust - Napa
Bottle $100
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Stag’s Leap “Faye Estate” - Napa
Bottle $205
Wine Wednesday - 1/2 Off Bottles of Wine
Bubbles
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Prosecco
Brut by Mionetto, 187 ml
$10
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Prosecco
Il by Mionetto
$35
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Champagne
Moet & Chandon, Imperial
$90
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Champagne
Perrier Jouet ‘07 “Belle Epoque” - Eperany
$295
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Champagne
Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label
$98
Martinis
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The Bellini
Absolut Apeach, Mathilde Peach Liquor, Prosecco
$10
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Dirty
Absolut or Bombay, bleu cheese stuffed olives
$11
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Raspberry Lemontini
Deep Eddy Lemon, Limoncello, Chambord
$9
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White Pear Cosmo
Absolut Pears, Cointreau, white cranberry
$10
Hand Crafted Cocktails
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Aperol Spritz
Aperol, Prosecco, Cointreau & club
$10
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Italian 75
Beefeater, Lemoncello, fresh basil, prosecco
$9
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Daily Sangria
Bartenders’ daily Red & White creation
$8
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Salted Caramel Manhattan
Hudson Rye, Salted Caramel Kahlua, bitters
$12
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Sage Old Fashioned
Woodford Reserve, sage-infused honey
$10
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Perfect Pear Mule
Absolut Pears, fresh lime, Saranac ginger beer
$9
Seasonal Specialties
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J+A Lemonade
Tito’s Vodka, Limoncello, Lemonade, fresh berries
$10
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Paloma Italiana
Tequila, Campari, grapefruit juice, agave, club soda
$11
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Raspberry Spritz
Prosecco, Chambord, lemon twist
$10
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Peach Old Fashioned
Angel’s Envy Bourbon, Peach Schnapps, Angostura bitters Luxardo cherries
$12
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Pineapple Margherita
Casamigos Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, pineapple juice
$11
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
$8
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Irish Italian
Bailey’s, Amaretto, coffee
$7
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Cafe Di Cioccolata
Godiva chocolate liqueur, espresso, steamed milk, topped with whipped cream
$7
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Italian Wedding
Tia Maria, Frangelico, espresso, steamed milk
$8
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
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Goose Island Sofie
6.5%, Chicago, IL
Bottled Beer
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Heineken
5%, Netherlands
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Labatt Blue
5%, Toronto, Ontario
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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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Stella Artois
5%, Belgium