Cardona’s Market is a popular family-run Italian specialty grocery store, deli, and catering hub that has been a vibrant part of New York’s Capital Region since 1945. Located in Albany’s lively Delaware Avenue neighborhood, this flagship store has delighted customers for over 80 years with top-quality Italian imports and freshly prepared meals.
In early 2026, the market celebrated a major community milestone by earning a place on the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. The Italian Deli offers a wide selection of made-to-order hot and cold sandwiches, homemade soups, fresh salads, and specialty deli treats sold by weight. Known for its premium, all-natural beef, chicken, and house-made Italian sausage crafted on-site, it’s a favorite among food lovers. The Market’s hot counter serves up delicious Italian comfort foods daily, including lasagna, eggplant parmigiana, and its renowned meatballs.
In the Grocery section, discover imported olive oils, balsamic vinegars, a wide range of dried pastas, cheeses, olives, and exclusive house-made jarred pasta sauces. The in-house Bakery tempts with fresh breads, traditional Italian cookies, pastries, cakes, and gourmet desserts made daily.
Cardona’s Market also offers full-service catering for all occasions—corporate events, weddings, holiday parties, and graduations—bringing authentic Italian flavor to your special moments.
Selections From The Cardona’s Market Menu
- The Big D: A premier Italian mix loaded with Genoa salami, sopressata, capicola, pepperoni, cappy ham, provolone cheese, hot peppers, and Italian dressing.
- Fuh-Gettabout-It: Features crispy, hand-breaded chicken cutlets topped with prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
- Queen G: A lighter deli selection piling turkey slices, provolone cheese, sweet roasted red peppers, and house Italian dressing.
- The G-MAC: A specialty cold-cut sandwich variant commonly served on fresh bread with layered Italian meats, lettuce, and oil.
- The Rabe C: Created by Chef Robert Cardona, this sandwich layers fried eggplant, sharp provolone, spicy hot pepper spread, bitter broccoli rabe, and a balsamic glaze.
- The “Bleu” Falcon: Named after the Albany High School mascot, this sub pairs chicken cutlets tossed in tangy buffalo sauce with bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, lettuce, tomatoes, and ranch dressing.
- Chicken Meatball Parm: Features house-made chicken meatballs smothered in a rich tomato-basil cream sauce, topped with parmigiana cheese and melted mozzarella.
- Sausage & Peppers Parm: Piles their signature homemade Italian sausage link with sautéed sweet peppers, caramelized onions, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese.
- Meatball Lasagna: A multi-layered baked pasta classic stacked with ricotta, mozzarella, parmigiana, marinara, and chunks of their famous ground meatballs.
- Chicken Marsala with Penne: Tender chicken medallions simmered in a rich Marsala wine sauce with sautéed mushrooms, served over fresh penne pasta.
- Arancini: Traditional, crispy Italian rice balls stuffed with savory fillings, breaded, and deep-fried to a golden brown.
- Tri-Color Tortellini Salad: A cold market side dish featuring tender cheese tortellini tossed with a light vinaigrette, spices, and fresh vegetables, sold by the half pint.
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