Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Authentic Italian Market & Catering Services
At Cardona's Market, we are proud to be a family-owned business that has served the Capital Region since 1945. Our commitment to quality Italian products and homemade meals has been passed down through three generations, ensuring every customer experiences the warmth of family tradition. We specialize in creating fresh, restaurant-quality dishes using time-honored recipes and premium ingredients sourced with care. Our expansion over the decades reflects our dedication to meeting community needs, from our original Albany location to new markets in Latham and Saratoga Springs. With a full-service kitchen, deli, and catering division, we provide convenient access to authentic Italian cuisine for every occasion.Our team takes pride in offering personalized service that makes every customer feel like part of the Cardona family. From daily meals to special events, we strive to bring people together through the unifying power of exceptional food. Our 80-year legacy of excellence has been recognized by local government officials, affirming our role as a trusted community staple. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite or planning a large event, our goal remains unchanged: delivering homemade quality with family-friendly service. This enduring philosophy continues to guide us as we look forward to serving future generations.
Services
Catering Services
Italian Market
Fresh Prepared Meals
Deli Counter
Bakery Products
Custom Cakes
Imported Groceries
Hot Food Table
Meal Packaging
Corporate Catering
Details
- Year established: 1945
Highlights and features
- We offer 80 years of family tradition in authentic Italian cuisine
- Our catering services maintain homemade quality for any event size
- We use premium ingredients sourced with three generations' expertise
- Our full-service kitchen prepares meals daily from scratch
- We provide personalized service treating every client like family
Services
Catering Services
Our full-service catering division provides authentic Italian cuisine for events of all sizes. Using generations-old recipes and fresh ingredients, we offer customized menus with options ranging from classic family dishes to contemporary presentations. Our experienced team handles every detail from planning to execution, ensuring your event reflects the same quality and tradition that defines our market.
Fresh Prepared Meals
Daily prepared meals feature traditional Italian favorites made from scratch using premium ingredients. Options include hot entrees like Eggplant Parmigiana and Lasagna, along with chilled meals for convenient at-home preparation. Our rotating menu maintains restaurant-quality standards while offering accessible pricing for everyday enjoyment.
Deli Counter
Our deli offers Boar's Head products and house-roasted meats sliced to order. The selection includes traditional Italian cold cuts, cheeses, and specialty items complemented by fresh-baked bread and house-made condiments. Daily specials showcase seasonal ingredients and regional specialties, maintaining our commitment to quality and authenticity.
Bakery Products
Locally sourced baked goods include traditional Italian confections and custom-designed cakes. Daily offerings feature cookies, brownies, cannolis, and seasonal specialties made from scratch. Our bread selection features crusty artisan loaves while maintaining classic Italian varieties like ciabatta and focaccia.
Imported Groceries
The market stocks premium Italian pantry items including imported olive oils, pastas, and specialty ingredients. Our curated selection features both traditional staples and unique regional products, allowing customers to recreate authentic Italian meals at home while supporting quality producers.
Questions
What catering services does Cardona's Market offer?
We provide full-service Italian catering for events of all sizes, including customized menus with traditional and contemporary dishes made from scratch.
Are your prepared meals available for takeout?
Yes, we offer both hot ready-to-eat meals and chilled take-home options daily, featuring classic Italian dishes made with fresh ingredients.
Do you have locations outside Albany?
We operate three locations in the Capital Region: Albany, Latham, and Saratoga Springs, NY.
What specialty products do you carry?
Our market features imported Italian pantry items, fresh produce, specialty cheeses, cured meats, and house-made sauces and condiments.
How far in advance should I order catering?
We recommend placing catering orders at least 48 hours in advance to ensure proper preparation and availability.
Do you offer custom cake options?
Yes, our bakery creates custom-designed cakes and specialty desserts using traditional Italian recipes and fresh ingredients.
Reviews (7)
Colleen R.
Jun 14, 2022
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This place is fabulous! Huge selection of food both premade and not. Their subs are ginormous and everything tastes so fresh.
Judy M.
Jun 08, 2022
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Got a meatball sub Wed. June 8th, awful, never tasted meatballs so bad, I think they were frozen, they were cold, barely any sauce, like a lb. Of cheese on top, not good at all, they were busy, doesn't mean to give customers a bad sandwich, I threw it out,
Marissa Relyea
Jun 05, 2022
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Should really start quality checking their food. I got A make your own plate there 2 days in a row and the food was cold and the rice was undercooked. This place used to be great everyday and it seems like they are not taking their time anymore
Hunter C.
May 19, 2022
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Life is all good when you have a good sandwich. Considering this, Cardona's Market has the best subs that I've ever had. When I walked into Cardona's I knew this place would be great. To elaborate, the place is so comfy and the smell of cheeses hits you right away. I could have spent my entire day in this market, that is how much I enjoyed it. Bearing this in mind, I scanned the menu and the Cardona's Club caught my eye.
The club is turkey, ham, bacon, mayo, lettuce, and cheddar cheese on a sub roll. As soon as I received the sub I knew I was in for a treat. I bit into the sub and my tastebuds exploded with glee. To put into perspective, the roll was toasted, crunchy, and absolutely fantastic. I could have cuddled up with it and used it as a pillow. In addition, the bacon was crispy and hot. The ham and turkey was incredibly fresh with tremendous flavor. Also, the cheddar cheese was rich and uplifted the sub into greatness.
The sub was easily one of the best I've ever had. By and large, Cardona's Market has top tier subs and it is much better than its rival Andy and Sons. Simply put, Cardona's Market is the place to go for a great sub.
The club is turkey, ham, bacon, mayo, lettuce, and cheddar cheese on a sub roll. As soon as I received the sub I knew I was in for a treat. I bit into the sub and my tastebuds exploded with glee. To put into perspective, the roll was toasted, crunchy, and absolutely fantastic. I could have cuddled up with it and used it as a pillow. In addition, the bacon was crispy and hot. The ham and turkey was incredibly fresh with tremendous flavor. Also, the cheddar cheese was rich and uplifted the sub into greatness.
The sub was easily one of the best I've ever had. By and large, Cardona's Market has top tier subs and it is much better than its rival Andy and Sons. Simply put, Cardona's Market is the place to go for a great sub.
Cassy Peasley
May 10, 2022
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Ordered a sub with a friend from work and the order was completely wrong. The worst part was, all the directions were written on a piece of paper that was stapled to my sub, it it was written correctly but made wrong. When I called to find out how to get this transaction corrected, I waited on hold for 10 minutes, called from my work phone to be answered and after making my complaints I was hung up on.
To the guy DJ who I spoke to on the phone, Thanks for nothing! In the food service industry you need to be polite and come up with a solution not hang up on customers! Also with prices as high as they are for food, how hard is it to follow directions? Written on the sub, come onnnnnn
To the guy DJ who I spoke to on the phone, Thanks for nothing! In the food service industry you need to be polite and come up with a solution not hang up on customers! Also with prices as high as they are for food, how hard is it to follow directions? Written on the sub, come onnnnnn
Sylvia B.
Apr 20, 2022
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Authentic Italian home cooked menus! Best is the chicken meatballs. Sooo good. Lots of cheese options. Store is really cute
Charles B.
Apr 02, 2022
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There are not enough good things to say about this classic Italian market! The food and service are second to none and those are just two of the reasons why this place has been in business for more than 75 years.
