Yono's Restaurant

4.9

1104 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Great for fine wines

Yono's, a two time Top 100 restaurants winner, has been Albany's premiere World Class restaurant for almost years. Owned and operated by second generation renowned restaurateur, Dominick Purnomo, the intimate, elegant split level dining room is has recently gone through a renovation modernizing the dining room now elegantly appointed with neutral colors, bronzed mirrors, a large fireplace, crystal chandelier, and floral displays. An innovative menu of blending French Technique, Asian Influence & American Ingredients pays homage to the rich culinary history of founding Chef Yono Purnomo. Managing partner & sommelier Josh Turo offers a wine list with some 1000 labels representing every major wine growing region in the world. Let the Yono's 4 star service staff anticipate your needs, while you experience the luxury and elegance of a bygone era.

Located adjacent to Yono's, is dp An American Brasserie, a decidedly more casual alternative. www.dpbrasserie.com

Additional information

Location
25 Chapel Street, Albany, NY 12210
Phone number
(518) 436-7747
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Indonesian, Asian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Jacket Preferred
Parking details
Valet Parking in the adjacent Hampton Inn & Suites lot for $7 (When Available). Metered Street Park is complimentary after 5pm.
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Patron Dominick Purnomo

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Experiences

Yono's American Whisky Experience
USD 125.00 per person
Prepaid
19 Mar 2025 only
6:00 pm
Enjoy a taste of some of the finest American whiskies, Ryes and Bourbons pairing along a four course dinner by Culinary Director Ian O'Leary. Guests will enjoy a welcome cocktail and hors d'oeuvres, follow by a 4 course dinner, each accompanied by a whiskey.
Jacques Pepin 90/90 Birthday Celebration
USD 200.00 per person
Prepaid
27 Apr 2025 only
4:00 pm
Enjoy an evening of exquisite food and wine honoring the legacy of Chef Jacques Pepin. Chefs Dominick Purnomo and Ian O'Leary welcome guests with a Champagne reception with canapés then a wonderful 4 course dinner with wine pairings by Managing Partner & Head Sommelier Josh Turo. Yono's is proud to support the Jacques Pépin Foundation by donating a portion of the proceeds from tonight’s dinner to help empower individuals through culinary education. Enjoy a meal that makes a difference! Proceeds from the event help transform lives through culinary education, and we deeply appreciate your generous support. All tickets are final sale, non-refundable & non-transferable. Final price is inclusive of food, beverage, tax, service & donation.

CHILLED ISLAND CREEK OYSTERS
Pink Peppercorn & Prosecco Mignonette | Calvisius Caviar
NORTH ATLANTIC SCALLOP CRUDO
Espelette Pepper | Citrus Olive Oil | Lime Zest | Maldon Sea Salt | Radish | Lime | Salmon Roe
GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS
Crispy Potato | Pickled Green Mango | Coconut Curry
SLOW COOKED COLUMBIA COUNTY PORK BELLY
"Saté Sauces" | Charred Scallion | Pickled Pepper Coulis
MAINE LOBSTER “NASI GORENG”: INDONESIAN FRIED RICE
Jasmine Rice | Lobster Claw Meat | Vegetables | Feather Ridge Farm Hen Egg | Sweet Soy Sauce
PAN SEARED HUDSON VALLEY FOIE GRAS
Blackberry Jam | Toasted Crushed Filberts | Brioche Toast | (Nine Dollar Supplement)
SUMMER HARVEST SALAD
Local Tomatoes | Roasted Figs | Pea Tendrils | Whipped Maplebrook Farm Burrata | Lemongrass Vinaigrette

Main Courses

PAN SEARED ATLANTIC HALIBUT
Hearts of Palm Purée | Prince Edward Island Mussels | English Peas | Saffron Sauce
PAN SEARED GEORGES BANKS SCALLOPS
Charred Corn Butter Milk Purée | Summer Squash | Fricassée of Asparagus, Lima Beans & Peas | Coconut Fumet
JAPANESE EGGPLANT RICOTTA GNUDI
Locally Foraged Mushrooms | Coconut Curry Broth | Charred Green Onion Oil
ROASTED LOVERS LEAP FARM SUCKLING PIG
Onion Soubise | Charred Orange & Tomato Relish | Pickled Peruvian Pepper | Orange Ginger Coconut Milk Sauce
PAN SEARED LA BELLE FARM MAGRET DUCK BREAST
Silky Parsnip | Black Berry Aigre Doux | Asparagus | Lime Leaf Candlenut & Foie Gras Sauce
CHAR GRILLED AUSTRALIAN LAMB LOIN
Fava Bean Purée | English Peas | Potato Pavé | Fire Roasted Tomato Demi Glace | Micro Mint
OVERNIGHT BRAISED BLACK ANGUS BEEF SHORT RIB “RENDANG”
Tamarind Roasted Eggplant | Crispy Compressed Rice | Palm Sugar, Lemongrass, Lime Leaves & Chili

What 1,104 people are saying

Yono's Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

5Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Upstate New York
Best Food
Upstate New York
Best Ambience
Upstate New York
Great for fine wines
Upstate New York
Romantic
Upstate New York
Contemporary American
Capital District
Best Overall
Capital District
Best Food
Capital District
Best Ambience
Capital District
Innovative
Capital District
Great for fine wines
Capital District
Romantic
Capital District
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Yono's Restaurant offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent food and efficient, friendly servers." Guests rave about the "fabulous ambiance" and "fantastic food," particularly the "very well designed and diverse multi-course tasting menu." The service is "attentive without being intrusive," making it perfect for special occasions.

1,104 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Orlando2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They did everything to make my Wife’s 50th Birthday super special… Service was amazing as was the food… Definitely a place you want to go to celebrate and make a memory..
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Francisco
Chicago16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience overall!!! Best restaurant in town
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Phoebe
Pittsburgh1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
food and presentation was great - but the wine service and pairing was the standout. Complemented the food really well and was a great value. Staff seemed very excited to serve. Made for a great valnetines day.
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OpenTable Diner
Anchorage2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Overall, the bill was excellent. The ambience was incredible. The service was well developed and executed outstandingly. The only problem was it was Valentine’s Day and they did not have enough staff. We ended up waiting a half an hour for food and it was so unacceptable. I was gonna get dessert, but then I was just like it’s time to go and they asked me if I wanted to go, but I was just ready to be gone from that place but overall I had a wonderful time. I just wish the wait staff had more staff on being that it was Valentine’s Day.
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caroline
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Diners have two options: Prix fixe or the tasting menu. The prix fixe was more than enough for us, and the options excellent. I would come back here for a special occasion!
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Anthony VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful time with wonderful food and a wonderful waitress.
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Dennis
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food,. Josh and Kyra provided outstanding service. A great experience at a great restaurant!
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brian
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing, servers were very knowledgeable and professional. We went on New Year’s Eve so menu was pre fixe with some additional costs added based on food choices Overall great experience, definitely recommended and would go back
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Peter
Washington DC7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Yono's was an absolute treat! We brought my family for a holiday gathering and were seated right in front of a roaring fire. Kiara and the whole team were wonderfully attentive and very accommodating. They handled dietary limitations and one diner's hearing challenges incredibly smoothly. The meal was hands down the best I've had in Albany. Our group especially enjoyed the Indonesian dishes. Their seasonal apple Pavlova was divine - I would gladly eat its apple chutney all the time! We can't wait to return to Yono's and try more dishes!
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George VIP
Denver20 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a superb dining experience. Josh and the team work wonderfully to make the evening one to remember.
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FAQs

Yono's Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 1104 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

16 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

25 Chapel Street, Albany, NY 12210

Additional information

Phone number
(518) 436-7747
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Indonesian, Asian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Jacket Preferred
Parking details
Valet Parking in the adjacent Hampton Inn & Suites lot for $7 (When Available). Metered Street Park is complimentary after 5pm.
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Patron Dominick Purnomo

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Yono's Restaurant

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

Best Restaurants in Albany

Yono's American Whisky Experience

Jacques Pepin 90/90 Birthday Celebration

Amuse Bouche

North Atlantic Scallop Crudo

Baked Island Creek Oysters

Summer Harvest Salad

Pan Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras

Roasted Lovers Leap Farm Suckling Pig

Char Grilled Australian Lamb Loin

Four Fat Fowl St. Stephen

S'mores Pavlova

Mignardises

First Course

CHILLED ISLAND CREEK OYSTERS

NORTH ATLANTIC SCALLOP CRUDO

GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS

SLOW COOKED COLUMBIA COUNTY PORK BELLY

MAINE LOBSTER “NASI GORENG”: INDONESIAN FRIED RICE

PAN SEARED HUDSON VALLEY FOIE GRAS

SUMMER HARVEST SALAD

Main Courses

PAN SEARED ATLANTIC HALIBUT

PAN SEARED GEORGES BANKS SCALLOPS

JAPANESE EGGPLANT RICOTTA GNUDI

ROASTED LOVERS LEAP FARM SUCKLING PIG

PAN SEARED LA BELLE FARM MAGRET DUCK BREAST

CHAR GRILLED AUSTRALIAN LAMB LOIN

OVERNIGHT BRAISED BLACK ANGUS BEEF SHORT RIB “RENDANG”

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