Valente's - Watervliet

Our waiter, jack was great! the food was great. faster service if they want or they can slow down and really enjoy their time. thanks craig! everything they order will be worth it.

Valente’s has always been one of my family’s favorite places to eat in and dine out. We love to support small, locally owned restaurants and businesses and Valente’s was always at the top. However, recently, this has changed for the worse. The last few times we have gotten takeout from there, we’ve had negative experiences. I have worked in the food industry since I was 16 years old, so I know sometimes things can’t be helped and there are just off days. Completely understandable. However, each time we have gone within the past 6 months, several food items have been forgotten when the restaurant wasn’t busy, we’ve waited for upwards of 10 minutes to even be acknowledged by any employee when entering the restaurant to pick up our food, the food has been inconsistent (we get the same things every time we go there), and staff hasn’t been had the same kind, family-like demeanor it used to. The last thing we want to do is to stop going here, but when you spend upwards of $100 on four meals and ALWAYS tip at least 20% even with takeout, it seems there is no other choice.

Where do I start 1. Had reservations large party were given away to another large party that didn't have reservations.2.waited 1 hour to be seated . Had 1 waitress for table, drinks took forever.apps were ordered not too bad even though some people didn't receive there's till dinner. Now for the big problem keep in mind 25-27 people 2 people never received there dinners till everyone was done (what a freaken joke) The way I see it was an experience I will never forgot oh yeah $40 was taken off the check WOW could have been a yearly party but doubt that will happen

If you happen to be upstate or in Albany, NY you MUST come here!We took my dad here for his Birthday dinner this past weekend because he says they have the BEST Veal Parmesan. (I personally do not eat veal but he and my brother do As he said the Veal Parm is the BEST!!!The portions are HUGE and the food is excellent. Our server Jack was very attentive. Meals come with a choice of soup or salad and they bring fresh hot bread! LUV that! Great place! They have been around for many many years so they know what they are doing! ??

A great Italian restaurant that has been around for over 60 years. I had two thick pork chops that were excellent. It came with a soup or salad plus two more sides plus bread was put on the table. HUGE portions reasonably priced. I highly recommend. Heather our waitress was very busy, but did a fine job.