ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The restaurant industry is ever-changing. These are the restaurants that have opened — and closed — in the Capital Region so far in 2026.
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Opened
January
- Bloom Boutique Bar & Eatery, 563 New Scotland Avenue in Albany
- Gai Chicken & Rice, 3301 6th Avenue in Troy
- Yellow Dog Tavern, 329 Main Street in Middleburgh
- Toni’s Wine Bar, 158 Barrett Street in Schenectady
- Elody Restaurant, 54 Phila Street in Saratoga Springs
- The Lost Gnome, 21 Erie Boulevard in Albany
- Cali Burritos, 30 E Main Street in Amsterdam
- Gershon’s Deli, 1600 Union Street in Schenectady
February
- Three Daughters Kitchen & Cocktails, 497 Broadway in Saratoga Springs
- Back Barn Brewing Company, 28 Washington Street in Ballston Spa
- Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co., 800 Loudon Road in Latham
March
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, 4 Kelch Drive in Malta
- Hokkaido, 469 State Street in Schenectady
- Bud’s Glenville, 207 Sacandaga Road in Glenville
- Mr. Halal, 400 Maple Road in Slingerlands
- Hand Crafted Catering & Events, 26 Dunham Mall in Pittsfield
- Bitchin’ Donuts, 2008 Central Avenue in Colonie
- The Hi-Note, 63 Putnam Street in Saratoga Springs
- Herbie’s Burgers, 22 Clifton Country Road in Clifton Park
- Uncommon Grounds, 180 Delaware Avenue in Delmar
- The Skinny Pancake, 1214 Troy Schenectady Road in Latham
April
- Route 43 Slices & More Pizzeria, 3563 Route 43 in West Sand Lake
- Perk & Panini, 143 Mohawk Avenue in Scotia
- Iron and Ale Grill & Bar, 418 Consaul Road in Colonie
- Mr Bumbles Cafe, 677 Broadway in Albany
- Two Guys Local Bites, 6 Palatine Park Road in Germantown
- Jersey Mike’s, 76 North Greenbush Road in North Greenbush
- Hang Loose Tavern & Grill, 712 County Highway 132 in Hagaman
- Kuma Ani, 567 Watervliet Shaker Road in Latham
May
- Sunset at Saratoga Kitchen + Bar, 410 Greenfield Avenue in Milton
- Tacos & Margaritas Cantina, 1671 Union Street in Schenectady
- Harvest Grain Pizza, 2853 Route 9 in Malta
- Kay’Z, 11 South Street in Glens Falls
- The Dragonfly Cafe, 457 Route 146 in Guilderland Center
- Stacked Grill, 374 Delaware Avenue in Delmar
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, 735 Hoosick Road in Brunswick
- Stacks Espresso Bar, 90 State Street in Albany
June
- Emack & Bolio’s, 664 New Loudon Road in Latham
- The Ruck², 148 Clinton Street in Schenectady (set to open at the end of June)
Closed
January
- Mallo’s, 156 Fourth Street in Troy
- Genoa Importing, 435 Loudon Road in Loudonville
- Ember & Cork, 469 State Street in Schenectady
February
- Local Bites Pasta Co., 23 Church Street in Catskill
- Lucia’s Two Go, 404 Princetown Road in Rotterdam
March
- Cleome Table & Bar, 11 South Street in Glens Falls
- War Room Tavern, 42 Eagle Street in Albany
- The Tailored Tea, 1010 Troy Schenectady Road in Latham
- Graham’s Coffee Parlor, 1 N Church Street in Schenectady
- Marie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery, 146 North Street in Pittsfield
- 110 Grill, 664 Loudon Road in Latham
- Three Vines Bistro & Bar, 32 Congress Street in Saratoga Springs
- MoJo’s Cafe & Gallery, 147 4th Street in Troy
April
- Honey Baked Ham Company, 69 Wolf Road in Colonie
- Applebee’s, 268 Saratoga Road in Glenville
- Isla’s Divine Desserts, 7 Pinebrook Drive in Milton
- Primo Pizzeria, 15 Trieble Avenue in Milton
- Smokey Bones, 1557 Central Avenue in Colonie
- Mess Hall, 8905 Route 66 in Poestenkill
May
- The Sweetish Chef, 76 Front Street in Ballston Spa
- Hattie’s Chicken Shack, 3057 Route 50 in Wilton
- Ocean Palace, 68 Central Avenue in Albany
- Johnny C’s Pizza & Family Restaurant, 1821 Altamont Avenue in Rotterdam
June
- Sorrentino’s Delicatessen & Market, 40 Main Street in South Glens Falls
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