The Fountain Restaurant - Albany (NY)

5 /5 Prof. John: Visited again today 8/2. Comments at the end. This will be a long review. Yesterday I visited a restaurant that has been around for a long time. [The Fountain] I remember going here 60 years ago. Wow, am I old! Jen was my waitress and she was also the bartender. She was very friendly and helpful. The Fountain is listed as an Italian restaurant and is known for its pizza. There are many other Italian dishes. I have had the pizza and it is very good . But one of my favorites is the burger with a side of tuna and ring mac salad. One of the few places with ring pasta. It is outstanding. I get the burger well done. It was cooked thoroughly but still moist. Just like I remember. VERY GOOD. I usually get a diet and beer and relax while waiting for the food. As I have said in other reviews, a pint is too much for me. The Fountain is one of the few places with a short beer 10oz . Great for me. The Fountain brought back memories from my adolescents. I will visit again. If you are in the area or can take a short drive, it is definitely worth the trip. Visited again yesterday. Met Ginger. She was very friendly and attentive. She waited on us. I enjoyed chatting with her also. My intention was to get a pizza. But I could not help myself in ordering the burger and tuna rings. Again, very good. My wife got a 10" pizza. She had some there and we took the rest with us. I had a small piece to try right out of the over. It was a thinner crust the way I like. It was a cheese and was good. Not exactly the way I remember but I usually got a topping and it was a long time ago. It was good and we both had a nice time and was glad we met Ginger. I will return and will try a pizza with a topping like I intended this time. Like I said before, worth the trip . Today 8/2, I visited and ordered my usual, burger and tuna rings salad, photo, (but already put the other half of the burger away to take). Well done as I like it but still moist . What can I say, was very good. Jen was there working the bar. My waitress was Silva, upbeat and attentive. Very nice. Had my usual diet and short beer, always a plus for me. Savanna brought out my meal. Also upbeat. Enjoyed the time there.

1 /5 Keo gk: I dont get the love for this place. Driest Chicken Parm I think I ever had. Sauce on Ziti tasted like canned Hunts with a few hot pepper flakes added. Even the bread tasted off.

3 /5 Lori: Food is usually okay but I can’t believe they sent these sweet potato fries out of the kitchen….they are completely burnt and inedible

5 /5 Manny Sandalakis: Food, service, atmospheric are tops. My priority is always, always the food. And the food is exceptional. Italian food that puts others to shame. Service is always excellent except for once and she is no longer there. It happens. Atmosphere depends on what you like. This is basically a bar that has excellent Italian food. There could be more items on the menu but I always have anything Italian. When I say bar dont think its not a nice place. Bottom line, really good food. One of my 3 favourites in Albany. Very comfortable atmosphere. Not fancy. But remember you are there for the food.