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Tucked away on Congress Street in Schenectady, Ferrari’s is a family-owned treasure that’s been delighting the community with authentic, homemade Italian dishes for over 50 years. Known for hearty classics like lasagna, veal parmigiana, and their irresistible tiramisu, Ferrari’s also boasts cannoli made from a special family recipe straight from their region of Italy. With its cozy dining room, welcoming staff, and famously generous portions, it’s no wonder Ferrari’s has become the go-to spot for family celebrations and memorable gatherings. At its heart, Ferrari’s is all about passion, flavor, and bringing people together over truly great food.
Family-run Italian kitchen specializing in heaping plates of traditional fare in a retro atmosphere.
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Address: 1254 Congress St, Schenectady, NY 12303
Phone: (518) 382-8865
Website: http://www.ferrarisristorante.com/
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Reviews
Ms Kit
I try to come a few times out of the year for special occasions. The food is 10 out of 10. The Customer Service is amazing. The atmosphere itself just gives off cool vibes. If this is your first time going, please order the chicken francese you will not regret it. The prices are very fair and the drinks are very good.
… moreLee Bridenbeck
Wow. 1st time at this restaurant. It was awesome in every way! Nathan, our server was wonderful. Angel did a great job assisting. The old style vibe was great and the food was sensational. We loved it and will definitely be back. 5 stars!
… moreRichard R.
My wife had an amazing meal here a couple of months ago and has been wanting to bring me since. Schenectady has no shortage of amazing Italian restaurants so the bar was set pretty high.
The impression you get when you walk in is that not much has changed since the 1960s! The small bar is easily imagined with old friends and cigarette smoke after all hard days work. The restaurant is fairly small and it was crowded and somewhat noisy but that is certainly understandable on a Saturday night. We were seated in about 15 minutes having made a reservation.
The service was great even though they were obviously overwhelmed. The menu was full of southern and Northern Italian dishes, including things like a red, roasted pepper and provolone appetizer. You don’t see that on many menus. We were probably presented with a basket of bread which tasted like it came from Perreca’s. There was butter and no dipping oil. There is a lovely cocktail selection each very unusual and two of us went for the.Revello, which is blood, orange gin, Cointreau, orange juice, and club soda. It was great, even though a bit strong for my taste. The salad was served family style, which was a lovely touch. Amazingly fresh with lettuce, tomato, celery, black olives, and small cubes of provolone. Served with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing wonderful.
The first issue is that our entrées came out too soon. It’s an unusual complaint but when you are enjoying a salad like that and may want to have seconds out of the big bowl, it’s nice to have a little bit of time. That being said as busy as it was, I’m not sure they had the luxury of optimal timing.
As for entrées, one of us had chicken francese, reported as being wonderful. The eggplant Parmesan, likewise, and it was lightly fried or sautéed, and did not have a breading on it. I should report that the portions are very large. I had the seafood platter, which is more like a.zuppa de pesce, which I had in red sauce, but you can have in white sauce as well, which contained a huge amount of clams shrimp calamari scallops. The shrimp were large 16/20 or possibly larger.
The one food issue of the night is the haddock piccata. When my wife first ate here, she found this dish to be amazing and brought some home and I agreed. What made it amazing is it had a very light coating and was sautéed. The coding seemed like just egg and flour. The haddock piccata we had last night was deep fried with a thick breading. It totally took away from the dish, and the breading prevented the sauce from mixing with the fish. I’m not sure if it’s a difference between chefs, but if they read this, I hope they go back to the prior preparation. We did not try the homemade pasta, but it is available as an up charge.
We left full and happy and will be back. We were in no shape for dessert although I’m sure it is amazing.
… moreThe impression you get when you walk in is that not much has changed since the 1960s! The small bar is easily imagined with old friends and cigarette smoke after all hard days work. The restaurant is fairly small and it was crowded and somewhat noisy but that is certainly understandable on a Saturday night. We were seated in about 15 minutes having made a reservation.
The service was great even though they were obviously overwhelmed. The menu was full of southern and Northern Italian dishes, including things like a red, roasted pepper and provolone appetizer. You don’t see that on many menus. We were probably presented with a basket of bread which tasted like it came from Perreca’s. There was butter and no dipping oil. There is a lovely cocktail selection each very unusual and two of us went for the.Revello, which is blood, orange gin, Cointreau, orange juice, and club soda. It was great, even though a bit strong for my taste. The salad was served family style, which was a lovely touch. Amazingly fresh with lettuce, tomato, celery, black olives, and small cubes of provolone. Served with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing wonderful.
The first issue is that our entrées came out too soon. It’s an unusual complaint but when you are enjoying a salad like that and may want to have seconds out of the big bowl, it’s nice to have a little bit of time. That being said as busy as it was, I’m not sure they had the luxury of optimal timing.
As for entrées, one of us had chicken francese, reported as being wonderful. The eggplant Parmesan, likewise, and it was lightly fried or sautéed, and did not have a breading on it. I should report that the portions are very large. I had the seafood platter, which is more like a.zuppa de pesce, which I had in red sauce, but you can have in white sauce as well, which contained a huge amount of clams shrimp calamari scallops. The shrimp were large 16/20 or possibly larger.
The one food issue of the night is the haddock piccata. When my wife first ate here, she found this dish to be amazing and brought some home and I agreed. What made it amazing is it had a very light coating and was sautéed. The coding seemed like just egg and flour. The haddock piccata we had last night was deep fried with a thick breading. It totally took away from the dish, and the breading prevented the sauce from mixing with the fish. I’m not sure if it’s a difference between chefs, but if they read this, I hope they go back to the prior preparation. We did not try the homemade pasta, but it is available as an up charge.
We left full and happy and will be back. We were in no shape for dessert although I’m sure it is amazing.
kramille
It’s been many years since our last meal at Ferrari’s. Somethings remain the same; on street parking is hit or miss – this time the parking deity shined upon us with a spot near their front door – with the one person entrance step into their small yet comfortable bar. The bar is the dining room entrance. Ferrari’s dining room was nicely updated and well lighted. All their tables filled quickly.
Our ample broccoli rabe appetizer had the perfect balance of olive oil and garlic that was cooked to tender perfection. A bottle of il Principe Nebbiolo was the ideal wine for our entire meal. It was smooth and flavorful, quite frankly it slid down way too fast.
A sizable eggplant parmigiano, with an equally huge spaghetti side, was tender, flavorful and perfectly breaded and prepared. My linguini with clam sauce took a while to decipher on their menu. The preferred white clam sauce was one of several offered. When presented it was spot on. A mound of al dente, linguini with tender, sliced garlic and a dozen clams in their shells. The clams were sumptuous, quickly shelled and mixed into the linguini.
A tartufo, presented with a sizable soup spoon, was cracked and enjoyed by all.
Our leftovers, substantial, were enjoyed the next few nights.
It was comforting to know that Ferrari’s maintained its high standards and service.
… moreOur ample broccoli rabe appetizer had the perfect balance of olive oil and garlic that was cooked to tender perfection. A bottle of il Principe Nebbiolo was the ideal wine for our entire meal. It was smooth and flavorful, quite frankly it slid down way too fast.
A sizable eggplant parmigiano, with an equally huge spaghetti side, was tender, flavorful and perfectly breaded and prepared. My linguini with clam sauce took a while to decipher on their menu. The preferred white clam sauce was one of several offered. When presented it was spot on. A mound of al dente, linguini with tender, sliced garlic and a dozen clams in their shells. The clams were sumptuous, quickly shelled and mixed into the linguini.
A tartufo, presented with a sizable soup spoon, was cracked and enjoyed by all.
Our leftovers, substantial, were enjoyed the next few nights.
It was comforting to know that Ferrari’s maintained its high standards and service.
Paul Frye
Ferrari’s it’s one of my favorite places to go! The food is always super fresh and super delicious! The wait staff is always on point and very quick to assist you.
… moreHeidi Wenzel
Excellent food, the shrimp cocktail and my pasta dish were both amazing. The calamari was also very good. The espresso martinis were excellent. However, my first espresso martini was practically thrown on the table, the waitress spilled half of it on the table cloth. I understand mistakes happen, so no big deal.
But then when my second martini came, the waitress came from behind me and spilled it on my coat on the back of my chair. I did not realize this until I leaned back and my back was wet. Not impressed.
I also did not realize that salads here are served family style. We had a group of 10 and there were only 2 salads served to our table. The plates to put the salad on were smaller than our appetizer plates. We all joked that we’d each get a “sample” of a salad.
… moreBut then when my second martini came, the waitress came from behind me and spilled it on my coat on the back of my chair. I did not realize this until I leaned back and my back was wet. Not impressed.
I also did not realize that salads here are served family style. We had a group of 10 and there were only 2 salads served to our table. The plates to put the salad on were smaller than our appetizer plates. We all joked that we’d each get a “sample” of a salad.
Eric Rice
Exceptional experience during our Christmas Eve dinner on December 24, 2025. The meal exemplified traditional Italian cuisine at its finest, featuring authentic dishes prepared with care and presented in generous portions, perfectly suited to the festive occasion.
What truly distinguished the evening was the warmth and hospitality of the staff. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with genuine affection, including heartfelt hugs, and made to feel entirely at home. The atmosphere fostered a sense of belonging, as if dining among close relatives rather than in a restaurant.
Ferrari’s has long been a cherished institution, and this visit reinforced its reputation for outstanding service and welcoming environment.
It is regrettable that anyone might pass without having the opportunity to enjoy a meal here among such dedicated and gracious individuals. If you have the opportunity do take it and appreciate this gem! Cheers!
… moreWhat truly distinguished the evening was the warmth and hospitality of the staff. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with genuine affection, including heartfelt hugs, and made to feel entirely at home. The atmosphere fostered a sense of belonging, as if dining among close relatives rather than in a restaurant.
Ferrari’s has long been a cherished institution, and this visit reinforced its reputation for outstanding service and welcoming environment.
It is regrettable that anyone might pass without having the opportunity to enjoy a meal here among such dedicated and gracious individuals. If you have the opportunity do take it and appreciate this gem! Cheers!
Debbie Hohn
Vacationing in Schenectady, NY and chose to go to Ferrari’s Italian Ristorante after reading the reviews. Made a reservation to make it convenient for us. Street parking only, we walked in and you enter into the bar area. Hostess table at entrance to dining area. Nice gentlemen took us to our table in the main dining room, table clothes and napkins, I appreciate that. Very nice young woman approached us and took our beverage order and brought us a basket of bread and butter. We ordered Calamari for an appetizer and it was brought to us with marinara sauce, the portion was very generous and it was cooked perfectly, tender and delicious with the dipping sauce, yum! Our salads came next , the Italian dressing was very tasty and the lettuce and veggies were chilled and fresh. Our dinners arrived in a timely fashion piping hot from the kitchen. I ordered Chicken Franchise, again, a generous portion of chicken cooked perfectly tender with a lemon butter sauce and a side of spaghetti with a very tasty tomato sauce, it was a delicious dinner. Husband ordered Veal Melanzano, Parmesan style with eggplant and mozzarella cheese and sauce, it was a huge portion plus the spaghetti, hub loved it!! Our waitress took great care of us, she boxed our leftovers for us in microwaveable containers, plus the leftover bread and butter. They have a large dessert selection but we were too stuffed. Prices were very reasonable considering what they gave you. Old fashioned Italian restaurant in an old neighborhood, very well maintained, we truly enjoyed our dining experience, come give Ferrari’s a try, highly recommend!! Debbie, Mich
… morerichard palmatier
Ashley the server was very kind and hard working. She gave us a fun and eventful night and I can’t wait to go back. We went there on a Monday night and it was very busy. She tried her very best to please everyone and just make everyone happy. Along the sides, the food was great!
… moreKalli White
We love this place my favorite is always the veal pepe which is pictured and then the side pasta with Alfredo sauce. We always have great food and service here.
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