At Cosimo's, every dish carries the weight of generations — handmade pasta, slow-simmered sauces, and the kind of warmth that turns strangers into regulars.
Cosimo's Italian American Restaurant has been a quiet anchor on Western Avenue for years — not because we lack ambition, but because we know what matters: the quality of what goes into each plate, and the warmth with which it's served.
Our kitchen follows recipes that predate the restaurant itself. The ragù isn't rushed. The pasta is rolled by hand, every day. We source what we can locally and import the rest with the same care our grandparents would have demanded. This isn't a philosophy we adopted — it's simply how we've always done things.
Each plate tells a story of patience, provenance, and the kind of attention that can't be rushed.
Fresh egg pasta rolled thin each morning, finished with a slow-cooked ragù that simmers for hours.
Breaded cutlet, San Marzano tomato sauce, melted mozzarella — the classic, done without compromise.
Garlic, white wine, and the day's finest shellfish tossed with al dente linguine and a whisper of chili.
Every pasta, every dumpling, every dough — made fresh in our kitchen each morning before service.
Sauces simmer for hours. We don't cut corners because the clock doesn't run our kitchen — tradition does.
We partner with regional farms and purveyors whenever possible, bringing upstate quality to every plate.
Whether it's a quiet weekday dinner or a Sunday gathering, we treat every guest like family.
1164 Western Ave
Albany, NY 12203-3343
Located in the heart of Arbor Hill, just minutes from downtown.
Walk-ins welcome. For parties of six or more, we recommend calling ahead.
| Monday – Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday – Saturday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Whether it's a weeknight dinner for two or a Sunday gathering with the whole family, we'd love to welcome you.
