About

The Ritz on Union

About The Ritz on Union

With 3 years in business and over 53 years of experience, The Ritz on Union has become Schenectady's premier destination for authentic Italian cuisine, masterfully blending the rich traditions of southern and northern Italian cooking with continental flair. As a proud family-owned and operated establishment, we've built our reputation on delivering exceptional dining experiences that keep generations of families returning to our tables. Our culinary expertise spans an impressive range of services, from leisurely weekend brunch gatherings to elegant dinner celebrations, comprehensive catering solutions, and a beautiful event venue with special event capacity for up to 60 people.


Recently recognized as a Recommended Restaurant Guru 2025 and frequent winner of Best of In Schenectady awards, we continue to set the standard for Italian dining in the Capital Region. Our multilingual team, fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian, ensures every guest feels welcomed and understood, creating an authentic atmosphere that transports you straight to the heart of Italy. Call or visit us today.

About

The Ritz on Union provides Catering, Event Rental, and Restaurant services to the Schenectady, NY area. To host your next event or for catering, call (518) 701-4501. For reservations or to place a take-out order, call (518) 218-6395.

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Good to Know

Payments

  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Dining options

  • Table service
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Offerings

  • Hard liquor
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Cocktails
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Service options

  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Parking

  • Free street parking
  • Free parking lot
  • On-site parking

Children

  • High chairs

Associations

  • Upper Union Street Bid
  • Discover Schenectady

Brands

Pickup and Delivery

  • In-Store Pickup

Specialties

  • Southern and Northern Italian Cuisine
  • A Good Mix Of Continental Cuisine

Year Established

2023

Payment Options

  • American Express
  • Cash
  • Discover
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian


Services

  • Catering
  • Baby Shower Venue
  • Bridal Shower Venue
  • Business Luncheon & Dinner Venue
  • Celebration of Life Venue
  • Private Event Space
  • Wedding Banquet Venue