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

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.

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J&A Meatballs

Ricotta & J&A crouton

$13
“Stack”

Eggplant & zucchini, smoked mozzarella, tomato, balsamic glaze

$15
Spinach Dip

Piada chips, Pecorino Romano

$14
Fritti Calamari

Onions & piquant peppers

$15

gluten free
Arancini

Smoked mozzarella risotto balls, Italian seasoning, marinara cream sauce

$13
Crisp Chicken Wings

Garlic parmesan or Calabrian BBQ

$16

gluten free
Antipasto Dilusso

Sicilian olives, roasted artichokes, roasted red peppers, pepperoncini, onions, prosciutto, soppressata mixed greens

$16

gluten free

Caesar

Romaine hearts, J+A croutons, shaved Reggiano

$7

$11

gluten free
Market

Field greens, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, shaved Romano, dried cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette

$7

$11

gluten free
Arugula

Arugula, roasted beets, shaved carrots, goat cheese, lemon vinaigrette

$8

$13

gluten free
Tuscan

Kale, brussel, spinach, prosciutto, charred grapes, NY apple, candied walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette

$9

$14

gluten free
Add to Salad

Grilled Chicken $5

Tuscan Chicken $6

Jumbo Shrimp (2) $9

Jumbo Shrimp (3) $12

Salmon Jumbo $9

Chicken Parmesan

Pan-fried cutlet, red sauce, mozzarella

$15
Meatball Hero

House rolled meatballs, red sauce, provolone

$14
Balsamic Wrap

Grilled chicken, field greens, charred grapes, candied walnuts, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette

$14
Pollo

Grilled chicken, smoked bacon, provolone, honey mustard, lettuce tomato

$15
J+A Burger

Angus beef, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion

$15
Anthony’s Steakhouse Burger

Angus beef, wild mushroom demi, swiss

$16

Four Cheese

Italian cheese blend, red sauce

$13
Margherita

Roasted tomatoes, mozzarella, and pesto

$16
Eggplant

Breaded eggplant, smoked mozzarella, red sauce, balsamic glaze, fresh basil

$17
Pulled Pork

Slow-roasted pork, caramelized onions, cherry peppers, red sauce, mozzarella

$15
Sicilian

Sausage, meatball, red sauce, mozzarella

$16

Funghi

White button & portabella mushrooms, garlic, mozzarella, goat cheese, truffle oil

$18
Chicken Pesto

Grilled chicken, pesto, roasted grape tomatoes, mozzarella

$17
Broccoli + Ricotta

Roasted broccoli, garlic, mozzarella, fresh ricotta

$16
Prosciutto + Arugula

Prosciutto, parmesan, garlic, arugula, balsamic vinagrette

$17

Pasta

Linguine

Rigatoni

Gluten Free Pasta $2
Sauce

Classic Marinara

Alfredo

Vodka

Fra Diavolo

Basil Pesto
Toppings

Homemade Meatballs $5

Sweet Sausage $5

Roasted Broccoli $4

Grilled Chicken $5

Tuscan Cutlet $6

Grilled Shrimp (2) $9

(3) $12

Chicken a La Vodka

Marinated chicken, roasted broccoli, caramelized onions, Pecorino Romano

$22

gluten free
Sunday Gravy

Italian sausage, homemade meatballs, slow-roasted pork, rigatoni, marinara cream sauce

$14

$19
Tortellini Carbonara

Pancetta, peas, caramelized onions, parmesan cream

$20

Add chicken + $5

Jumbo shrimp (2) + $9

(3) + $12
Bolognese

Slow-cooked ground beef and pork, marinara, pappardelle

$14

$19

gluten free
Shrimp Pesto

Jumbo shrimp, roasted garlic, sundried tomatoes, linguine, pesto, parmesan cream

$26

gluten free
Scampi

Jumbo shrimp, garlic, white wine, lemon, linguine

$25

gluten free

New York Strip

12 oz center-cut, red wine demi, spinach + mushrooms, fries

$32

gluten free
Salmon

Grilled, artichokes, roasted red peppers, spinach, risotto, chardonnay butter pan sauce

$26

gluten free
Milanese

Panko-crusted chicken cutlets, linguine, alfredo, spinach + mushrooms

$16

$24
Parmigiano

Pan-fried chicken cutlets, mozzarella, rigatoni, marinara cream sauce

$15

$22
Marsala

Chicken medallions, mushrooms, Marsala demi, risotto

$15

$23

gluten free
Carciofo

Pan-seared chicken, artichokes, capers, spinach, roasted red peppers, lemon, risotto

$16

$24

gluten free

Rose

D’Orsay - France

Glass $10

Bottle $40
White Zinfandel

Robert Mondavi - California

Glass $8

Bottle $32
Moscato

Folonari - Pavia

Glass $9

Bottle $36
Pinot Grigio

Villa Pozzi - Venezia, IT

Glass $9

Bottle $36
Pinot Grigio

Chloe - Valdadige, IT

Glass $11

Bottle $44
Pinot Grigio

Jermann - Collio, IT

Bottle $52
Riesling

Two Vines - Washington State

Glass $9

Bottle $36

Riesling

Kung Fu Girl - Washington State

Glass $11

Bottle $44
Sauvignon Blanc

Pomelo - California

Glass $9

Bottle $36
Sauvignon Blanc

Kono - New Zealand

Glass $12

Bottle $48
Chardonnay CK

Mondavi - California

Glass $9

Bottle $36
Chardonnay

Sonoma Cutrer - Russian River Ranches

Glass $15

Bottle $60
Chardonnay

Duckhorn - Napa

Bottle $75

Pinot Noir

Santa Rita 120 - Acondoncagua Valley, Chile

Glass $9

Bottle $36
Pinot Noir

Firesteed - Willamette Valley, Oregon

Glass $13

Bottle $52
Sangiovese

Santa Marina - Toscana, IT

Glass $9

Bottle $36
Chianti Docg

Folonari - Toscana, IT

Glass $9

Bottle $36
Chianti Classico

Tenuta Di Nozzole - Italy

Glass $16

Bottle $64
Chianti Classico

Barone Ricasoli - Italy

Bottle $68
Super Tuscan

Monte Antico - Toscana, IT

Glass $9

Bottle $36
Super Tuscan

Ruffino Modus - Toscana, IT

Bottle $64
Zinfandel

Rosenblum Cuvee Lot 37 - California

Glass $11

Bottle $44
Shiraz

Black Opal - Australia

Glass $9

Bottle $36
Brunello

Greppone Mazzi di Montaicino - Toscano, IT

Bottle $130
Valpolicella

Santori, Verona, Italy

Glass $11

Bottle $44

Barolo

Michele Chiarlo Tortoniano - Italy

Bottle $95
Merlot

Cypress Vineyards - California

Glass $9

Bottle $36
Merlot

Charles Krug - Napa

Bottle $55
Malbec

Bodega Norton - Mendoza, Argentina

Glass $9

Bottle $36
Malbec

Salentein Reserve - Mendoza, Argentina

Glass $13

Bottle $52
Meritage

Mullan Road Cellars - Columbia Valley, WA

Bottle $84
Cabernet Sauvignon

Red Diamond - CA

Glass $9

Bottle $36
Cabernet Sauvignon

Bonterra, Organic - CA

Bottle $40
Cabernet Sauvignon

Joseph Carr - Paso Robles

Glass $16

Bottle $64
Cabernet Sauvignon

Faust - Napa

Bottle $110
Cabernet Sauvignon

Stag’s Leap “Faye Estate” - Napa

Bottle $215

Prosecco

Brut by Mionetto, 187 ml

$12
Prosecco

Il by Mionetto

$38
Champagne

Moet & Chandon, Imperial

$90
Champagne

Perrier Jouet ‘07 “Belle Epoque” - Eperany

$295
Champagne

Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label

$98

The Bellini

Absolut Apeach, Mathilde Peach Liquor, Prosecco

$11
Dirty

Absolut or Bombay, bleu cheese stuffed olives

$12
Raspberry Lemontini

Deep Eddy Lemon, Limoncello, Chambord

$10
White Pear Cosmo

Absolut Pears, Cointreau, white cranberry

$11

Aperol Spritz

Aperol, Prosecco, Cointreau & club

$10
Italian 75

Beefeater, Lemoncello, fresh basil, prosecco

$9
Daily Sangria

Bartenders’ daily Red & White creation

$8
Salted Caramel Manhattan

Hudson Rye, Salted Caramel Kahlua, bitters

$12
Sage Old Fashioned

Woodford Reserve, sage-infused honey

$10
Perfect Pear Mule

Absolut Pears, fresh lime, Saranac ginger beer

$9

J+A Lemonade

Tito’s Vodka, Limoncello, Lemonade, fresh berries

$12
Paloma Italiana

Tequila, Campari, grapefruit juice, agave, club soda

$11
Black Raspberry Refresher

Absolut, Black Raspberry Liquor, Prosecco

$11
Pineapple Margherita

Tequila, Triple Sec, pineapple juice

$12
Italian Mojito

Bacardi Rum, Prosecco, mint, lime

$11
Purple Haze

Absolut, Black Raspberry Liquor, cranberry juice, mint

$11

Hot Tea

A variety of herbal teas
Coffee

Regular or decaf
Espresso

Single or double
Cappuccino

Espresso & milk

Mocha Velluto

Bailey’s, Godiva chocolate liqueur, Trader Vic’s, macadamia nut, chilled cream

$8
Irish Italian

Bailey’s, Amaretto, coffee

$7
Cafe Di Cioccolata

Godiva chocolate liqueur, espresso, steamed milk, topped with whipped cream

$7
Italian Wedding

Tia Maria, Frangelico, espresso, steamed milk

$8

Budweiser

5%, St. Louis, MO
Bud Light

4.2%, St. Louis, MO
Coors Light

4.6%, Golden, CO
Corona

4.6%, Mexico
Goose Island Sofie

6.5%, Chicago, IL

Heineken

5%, Netherlands
Labatt Blue

5%, Toronto, Ontario
Michelob Ultra

4.2%, St. Louis, MO
Sierra Pale Ale

5/6%, Chico, CA
Stella Artois

5%, Belgium

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