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Family-friendly destination since 1946 crafts heaping portions of traditional Italian eats.
Hours
| Friday | 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Sunday | 4–8 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 126 Mariaville Rd, Schenectady, NY 12306
Phone: (518) 355-5323
Website: http://www.canalisrestaurant.com/
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Amber Heller
Canalis is one of our favorite restaurants. Unfortunately the filing in the manicotti was more “sharp” when it was previously sweet. I don’t think I will get it again. I’m sad it was a favorite of mine. Otherwise everything else was great!
… moreK I
My first time here and wow! The service was fantastic! The food was amazing! The portion sizes were huge. I ordered the Chicken Marcella with comes with a big bowl of Spaghetti with marinara sauce. Everything from the taste of their marinara sauce to their Marcella cream wine sauce was delicious!
… moreHeather Courtright
Went for our anniversary dinner. The atmosphere and service was incredible. Dinene was our waitress and she was just awesome. I love Italian food. Cannalis definitely is on the map. Not the best Italian food I’ve ever had but up there for sure. The portions are huge. The pricing is perfect. We got meatballs, Ceasars salad, the tomato bisque pasta, carbanaro and chx alfredo. The bread was AMAZING. I can’t say it enough, the staff makes you want to come back no matter what. They really seem to enjoy thier job and everyone is just so nice.
… moreS K
Went here for Mother’s Day with my daughter.
For starters, we had the red peppers and mozzarella cheese as well as shrimp cocktail. Our main course was Chicken Cacciatore for myself and for my daughter, a steak. Both were absolutely phenomenal. Alongside of that were family style dishes of green beans, roasted potatoes and pasta with sauce. The service was exceptional. I had not been here in quite some time, but we will definitely be back. This was one of the best dining experiences we have had in quite a while
… moreFor starters, we had the red peppers and mozzarella cheese as well as shrimp cocktail. Our main course was Chicken Cacciatore for myself and for my daughter, a steak. Both were absolutely phenomenal. Alongside of that were family style dishes of green beans, roasted potatoes and pasta with sauce. The service was exceptional. I had not been here in quite some time, but we will definitely be back. This was one of the best dining experiences we have had in quite a while
Jackie Adler
My husband and I like to plan one nice dinner out each month. We were craving Italian and prefer traditional dishes, so Canali’s seemed like the perfect place.
They opened at 4 and we arrived just after. The decor was just as I had expected – very classic and nostalgic. The hostess greeted us warmly, and we were seated quickly.
Our waitress appeared shortly and promptly brought us a carafe of water when we said that was all we wanted to drink. She was attentive throughout the meal as well.
Warm bread came out first, and it was delicious! Plenty for the 2 of us, and it was hard to stop eating it so I could leave room.
Next was the appetizer we ordered. I admit we could have picked something different, but I love mozzarella sticks and toasted ravioli. My mistake was assuming 1, if not both, would be homemade. The platter came with the expected jalapeño poppers, but the mozzarella sticks were the frozen kind as were the ravioli. And honestly, not even the best frozen ones I have had.
No matter – we were excited for our entrees. I had heard great things about the chicken marsala, and it did not disappoint. The chicken was tender and nicely browned. And the sauce! It’s possibly one of the best marsala sauces I have had. Not a thick brown gravy-like one, but creamy and light. I was so glad I had ordered it.
My husband’s Fettucine Carbonara wasn’t as positive an experience. After watching him for a bit, I knew something was up. This guy had come here hungry and ready to eat, and he was just pushing food around. He said something seemed off – maybe bitter?
I offered to try it, and my reaction was immediately the same – inedible for me. A sauce that should have been creamy and cheesy was absolutely bitter. I didn’t say anything as it wasn’t as though the dish was made incorrectly. I suspected that they might use a different cheese than what we were used to (cheese made from sheep milk, like pecorino for example, tends to be more bitter). We were both so sad as it looked absolutely delicious, but we split the Marsala instead.
Overall, wonderful customer service, lovely environment, and some success with our food. We might return, but the menu options would be much more limited for us if we eliminated all of the entrees with sauces similar to the carbonara.
… moreThey opened at 4 and we arrived just after. The decor was just as I had expected – very classic and nostalgic. The hostess greeted us warmly, and we were seated quickly.
Our waitress appeared shortly and promptly brought us a carafe of water when we said that was all we wanted to drink. She was attentive throughout the meal as well.
Warm bread came out first, and it was delicious! Plenty for the 2 of us, and it was hard to stop eating it so I could leave room.
Next was the appetizer we ordered. I admit we could have picked something different, but I love mozzarella sticks and toasted ravioli. My mistake was assuming 1, if not both, would be homemade. The platter came with the expected jalapeño poppers, but the mozzarella sticks were the frozen kind as were the ravioli. And honestly, not even the best frozen ones I have had.
No matter – we were excited for our entrees. I had heard great things about the chicken marsala, and it did not disappoint. The chicken was tender and nicely browned. And the sauce! It’s possibly one of the best marsala sauces I have had. Not a thick brown gravy-like one, but creamy and light. I was so glad I had ordered it.
My husband’s Fettucine Carbonara wasn’t as positive an experience. After watching him for a bit, I knew something was up. This guy had come here hungry and ready to eat, and he was just pushing food around. He said something seemed off – maybe bitter?
I offered to try it, and my reaction was immediately the same – inedible for me. A sauce that should have been creamy and cheesy was absolutely bitter. I didn’t say anything as it wasn’t as though the dish was made incorrectly. I suspected that they might use a different cheese than what we were used to (cheese made from sheep milk, like pecorino for example, tends to be more bitter). We were both so sad as it looked absolutely delicious, but we split the Marsala instead.
Overall, wonderful customer service, lovely environment, and some success with our food. We might return, but the menu options would be much more limited for us if we eliminated all of the entrees with sauces similar to the carbonara.
Shelley Wahrlich
Always recommend a reservation but we stopped in on a Friday night without a reservation and were able to be seated in less than half hour. The cavatelli with tomato basil cream sauce is to die for. The delicious eggplant parm was so huge could have fed a family. Veal sorrentino was also delicious!
… moreThat Chubby Dude
An Italian staple in Schenectady for over 75 years and still going strong!
I can honestly say there isn’t a restaurant I’ve been to more times than Canali’s. It’s doesn’t matter if I come for a dinner with two on date night or if I come with the entire family to celebrate, it’s always great!
After 75 years they are still family run and it shows! The Garlic Chicken is a family favorite, the Cavatelli in the Tomato Basil Cream Sauce is always to die for. But don’t sleep on their other choices, their NY Strip Steak is one of the best steaks in the Capital District.
Maybe you feel like you want a quiet night at home instead, their takeout service is excellent! Portions are huge, order takeout and you’ll have dinner for two nights, and it’s just as good as dining in!
If you’re looking for old school Italian food in a classic restaurant don’t wait any longer and come to Canali’s!
… moreI can honestly say there isn’t a restaurant I’ve been to more times than Canali’s. It’s doesn’t matter if I come for a dinner with two on date night or if I come with the entire family to celebrate, it’s always great!
After 75 years they are still family run and it shows! The Garlic Chicken is a family favorite, the Cavatelli in the Tomato Basil Cream Sauce is always to die for. But don’t sleep on their other choices, their NY Strip Steak is one of the best steaks in the Capital District.
Maybe you feel like you want a quiet night at home instead, their takeout service is excellent! Portions are huge, order takeout and you’ll have dinner for two nights, and it’s just as good as dining in!
If you’re looking for old school Italian food in a classic restaurant don’t wait any longer and come to Canali’s!
Garret Heritage
Their takeout buffet is unmatched. The food itself is great but the price is even better, anywhere else that spread is mid $20s or higher per person. Henry the takeout guy is always a pleasure to work with and has always been accommodating. I’ve used them for 3 years for my companies holiday party and will use them forever. The amount of food is also a great value the 20 person buffet easily feeds 25 or more.
… moreJeff Snow
Been eating here for years
Was always the best. Not this time.
Order 2 stakes and a chicken parm
Stakes were way over cooked with no seasonings. Worst ever! 80 buck for that ? Really? The noddles for the Chicken parm were not cooked all the way! What happened? Biggest disappointment in 2025 so far!
… moreWas always the best. Not this time.
Order 2 stakes and a chicken parm
Stakes were way over cooked with no seasonings. Worst ever! 80 buck for that ? Really? The noddles for the Chicken parm were not cooked all the way! What happened? Biggest disappointment in 2025 so far!
holly Companion
We arrived about 30 min before closing – not generally what I want to do to staff. (sorry – we were hungry ♡) the hostess was super pleasent and assured us we had plenty of time to dine. Our waitress was pleasant and super sweet. We ordered a suggested meal our family told us about and it didn’t disappoint 🙂 we ordered the chicken parm in olive oil, garlic & lemon sauce…. OMG folks – make that happen for yourselves
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