Elif’s Kitchen — Restaurant in City of Albany

Today I was downtown Albany for another reason but rarely pass an establishment that sells pizza without trying a slice if they sell by the slice. I went into Elif's to try a slice. I chose a slice of Sicilian (I took a bite before I took the photo)with pepperoni which had some honey added, because it was thinner than most Sicilian, which I like. It was very good. Better than most Sicilian I have tried. The honey gave it an interesting taste. I probably would have preferred it without honey, but I am glad it did so I could sample this unique taste. Well worth a try. I gave it 4 stars, but I am sure that it the rest of the menu tastes as good as customer's photos look, Elif's is a 5 star establishment. I wish I had tried a slice of new york style but I had eaten too much today already. When I am in Downtown Albany again, I will try to stop in...

Found this place after getting a menu in the mail. Lamb Gyro was awesome with a ton of sauce! Wife got the #1 Stromboli and said it rocked. Bonus: They deliver across the river to NG! $30 including delivery tip, unheard of in this economy. Hope this place catches on and survives the wasteland downtown Albany has become, we will be back!

Update 3/26/25- Unfortunately had a terrible experience with delivery to our location. Please don’t advertise to deliver across the river if your drivers do not have GPS. Driver could not find our location and the food would have been cold after an hour of driving around. Probably best to eat in or pick up for the time being. Only giving 1 star so people are aware...

I recently visited Elif's Kitchen and was thoroughly impressed by their Chicken Parmigiano Sandwich. One of the standout features is that they serve halal food, which is a huge plus for the Muslim Community who seek halal options. They specialize in Italian food and pizza, and the quality is exceptional. The flavors are rich and authentic, with a variety of delicious options to choose from. The staff is friendly and attentive, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. I highly recommend Elif's Kitchen to anyone looking for delicious halal Italian cuisine and pizza in a welcoming...