Villa di Como Ristorante

Villa di Como Ristorante is a farm distillery and authentic Italian restaurant located in Albany, New York. The restaurant is designed and decorated as an Italian villa, providing a homey yet professional atmosphere for special occasions.

The restaurant offers a range of authentic Italian dishes, including handmade pasta, gourmet personal-size pizzas made with double "00" soft wheat flour from the Amalfi Coast, and authentic Italian desserts such as Northern Italian Tiramisu, Cheese Cake, and Southern Cannoli. Chef Ali also crafts super-premium Limoncello and Orangecello liqueurs, as well as gourmet jarred Italian sauces, including Marinara, Hot Italian Tomato Sauce, and Hot Italian Oil.

Villa di Como Ristorante has a very intimate dining space with only 7 tables in the general dining room, as well as a private dining room, making it the perfect setting for celebrating special occasions. The restaurant features an extensive Italian wine list, with a vast array of Italian wines presented throughout special events, such as the Private Italian Feast.

The restaurant is owned by Chef Ali Celik, who is originally from Lake Como, Italy, and specializes in authentic Italian cuisine. Chef Ali imports key ingredients directly from Italy to ensure the authenticity of the dishes.

Villa di Como Ristorante is located at 286 Lark Street in Albany, New York, and has a sister restaurant, 288 Lark Wine & Tap, next door, where guests are welcome to stop in for a drink before or after their reservation on weekends.