From the minds behind Tanpopo and Pastina, Itameshi Albany seamlessly blends Italian and Japanese cuisine, providing unique and expressive gastronomic offerings as well as a robust internationally inspired cocktail program. Celebrating the rich, authentic culinary tradition of both the Mediterranean and the Pacific, each dish and drink on our menu is crafted with authentic ingredients and expertise that connects Upstate New York to a wide world of flavor.
Crispy golden calamari served with spicy crema and Sicilian balsamic agrodolce on a bed of arugula
House Wagyu meatball with miso tomato sauce, ricotta, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Furikake flakes
Fried gyoza stuffed with traditional Roman cacio e pepe, served with spicy cherry pepper sauce and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Thinly sliced tuna with Japanese butter crouton, lemon oil, Sicilian balsamic agrodolce, chives, garlic, and shallots
Butterflied colossal shrimp served on crispy fried rice cakes with roast tomato and Calabrian chili crema
Tender grilled octopus with eel sauce served on edamame salad with Calabrian crema
Creamy seasoned Kombocha squash soup with caramelized onion, carrot, and butter in vegetable stock
Clams cooked in sake, garlic, shallot, tomato, chili, and fresh herb sauce, served with buttered toast
Thin house-sliced prosciutto, basil, mozzarella, roast tomato, and arugula with balsamic glaze
Cucumber, tomato, cashew, sesame, and fresh chili with Yuzu vinegarette
Romaine, house-made Wafu Caesar dressing, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, garlic bread crumble
Asian pear, arugula, radicchio, Gorgonzola cheese, with carrot-ginger dressing
Wagyu bolognese on hearty Udon noodles with whipped miso ricotta cheese and crispy prosciutto
Japanese butter sauce on squid ink spaghettini with Parmigiano-Reggiano, salmon roe, and chives
Butterflied colossal shrimp on al dente Ramen noodles with garlic butter sauce, seaweed salad, and garlic bread crumble
Spaghetti topped with black truffle Parmigiano-Reggiano butter crema with mushrooms and fried shallot
Sautéed scallop, shrimp, and squid in medium spicy Japanese yellow curry sauce, served over spaghetti with Parmigiano-Reggiano
Misoyaki brined bone-in chicken breast, Cippolini onion gravy, live mashed potato, bok choy
Grilled to order prime New York strip steak with Japanese furikake-porcini mushroom rub, served with wasabi mashed potatoes, bok choi, and hibachi mustard sauce
Fresh miso-cured salmon with grilled lemon, forbidden rice, bok choy,and miso butter
Crispy Parmigiano-Reggiano bread crumb encrusted pork katsu served with pasta, house tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese
Braised Wagyu short rib, Ragu sauce, peas, and Kikurage mushrooms, served on Udon noodle base
16oz center cut veal rib with house Shichimi steak sauce and bok choi
Daiyame Imo Shochu, Chamberyzette Strawberry Aperitif, Lychee, Yuzu, Club Soda
Sensei Japanese Whiskey, Choya Green Tea Umeshu, Yuzu, Club Soda, Umeboshi
Cappelletti, House Hibiscus Tea, Yuzu, Prosecco, and Club Soda
Verita Vodka, Limoncello, Yuzu, Lemon Sorbetto, Prosecco, Club Soda
Volkan Tequilla, Green Togarashi Kosho, Fire Tincture, Lime, and Boomsma Cloosterbitter
Roku Gin, Ume Plum Liqueur, Yuzu, and Honey
Roku Gin, Velvet Falernum, Passionfruit, Yuzu and Pistachio Orgeat
Haku Vodka, Berentzen Pear Liqueur, Yuzu and Honey
Michter's Rye, Tempus Fuget Banane, Punt e Mes Aperitivo, Tiki Bitters, and Salt
Mermaid Gin, Cocchi Americano, Dolin Chamberyzette, Achillea Alpine Liqueur, Dolin Vermouth de Chambery, Salt Water
Madre Mezcal, Ancho Chili Liqueur, Cynar 70, Orange
Belvedere Dirty Brew, House Chai Syrup, Espresso, Kalani Coconut
Do you have dietary concerns or questions about our restaurant in general? We invite you to drop us a line with any questions or concerns.
Open today | 04:00 pm – 09:00 pm |
Bar is open late for local events, Palace and Capital Rep shows. Call 518 320 7082 to confirm
Itameshi Albany
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