Yono's has been Albany's premiere World Class restaurant for over 25 years. Owned & operated by Chef Yono, Donna & Dominick Purnomo, the intimate, elegant split level dining room is a recreation of the original Yono's on Robinson Square, elegantly appointed with warm colors, bronzed mirrors, large fireplace, crystal chandelier, and floral displays. Chef Yono Purnomo presents an innovative menu of blending French Technique, Asian Influence & American Ingredients. Award Winning Chef Sommelier Dominick Purnomo 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 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

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Overall

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

(58 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 58 reviews

5 stars

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4 stars

(8)

3 stars

(6)

2 stars

(1)

1 star

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Food

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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romantic(44)
fit for foodies(39)

notable wine list(34)
neighborhood gem(14)
vibrant bar scene(13)

Yono's Restaurant Reviews List

Review 1 for Yono's Restaurant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

First Class

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Dined on 5/04/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Our first dinner at Yono's was spectacular! The ambiance, including a jazz duo, was special, the service was great and the food was out of sight. The flavor was even better than the presentation, which is saying a lot. The prices are very fair for the quality."

Dined on 5/04/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 2 for Yono's Restaurant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Totally unexpected to find

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/23/2013

2002

Dined on 04/23/2013

2002

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Totally unexpected to find a fine dining restaurant inside a Hampton Inn, but it's true! Indonesian tasting menu was excellent, cocktails and wine well prepared, and service attentive without being intrusive. I also appreciated that they were not put out by a solo diner, which sometimes happens to me at restaurants of similar level in other communities. Will be back."

Dined on 04/23/2013

2002

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list

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Review 3 for Yono's Restaurant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent all around. Food

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/20/2013

2010

Dined on 04/20/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Excellent all around. Food was perfectly cooked and well presented. Nicest wait staff I've ever had. Wonderful ambiance with the piano and acoustic bass. We will certainly be back."

Dined on 04/20/2013

2010

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

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Review 4 for Yono's Restaurant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best of the best in Albany

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/15/2013

2013

Dined on 04/15/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Awesome place to enjoy our eight year anniversary! The food and presentation was by far the best my wife and I have ever experienced. Would absolutely recommend this wonderful place to anybody! Chef Yono came out to talk to us. He was very polite and kind, made us both feel welcome at his restaurant. Will definately be going back again for many special occasions to come. Great memories!"

Dined on 04/15/2013

2013

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 5 for Yono's Restaurant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

You need more the 5 stars

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/01/2013

2009

Dined on 04/01/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I cannot say enough positive things about Yono,s, we have dined at all of their locations as they move around and try always provide a memorable experience. Every detail is taken care of in a very friendly non intrusive way. The team service is as good as the food."

Dined on 04/01/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 6 for Yono's Restaurant

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

OpenTable Diner

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

Special Features: special occasion

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Review 7 for Yono's Restaurant

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The food was well cooked --

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/11/2013

2011

Dined on 03/11/2013

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was well cooked -- fish for example was just done and so very succulent. The food however was a little bland, and I would have preferred a touch more attitude or spicy edge. The service was almost too attentive, and could have been less "chatty" and therefore a little less disruptive."

Dined on 03/11/2013

2011

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 8 for Yono's Restaurant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We went to celebrate my husband's

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/09/2013

2008

Dined on 03/09/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We went to celebrate my husband's birthday. They gave us each a glass of champagne and they printed a Specials menu that said Happy Birthday, Mark. They made us feel special. The food was awesome. We split the Indonesian rice appetizer, and had the T-bone steak special, and the Bakmi Goreng noodles. They also offer many choices of wine in a 1/2 bottle size, which is great for one person. This was our second time there, and would definitely go back."

Dined on 03/09/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 9 for Yono's Restaurant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Dinner for Two

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/12/2013

2013

Dined on 02/12/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Eating at Yono's was great! My wife and I had the "Nasi Rames": Indonesian Tasting Plate. One was straight up, the other was gluten free and they both tasted fantastic. The chef made sure everything, from the vegetable roll wrapper to the sauces, were completely gluten free. The service was excellent. The ambiance was perfect for suit and tie date night. Overall, the value was worth what you pay for."

Dined on 02/12/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Review 10 for Yono's Restaurant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

the food and service were

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/28/2013

2013

Dined on 02/28/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"the food and service were fantastic."

Dined on 02/28/2013

2013

Special Features: special occasion

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Review 11 for Yono's Restaurant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great First Visit!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/16/2013

2005

Dined on 02/16/2013

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"My first visit to Yono's was definitely a winner. My S.O. and I were celebrating Valentine's Day and he chose Yono's. I was so impressed with the food and level of service, I'll certainly be dining there again. I'm a vegetarian, so rather than have the chef whip up something special for me (which our server explained would be perfectly ok for me to ask), I chose the Stir-Fry with Tofu, which was really yummy. My partner chose the Bakmi Goreng and cleaned his plate! Everything was so fresh and delicious. The fire place was glowing which made for a really romantic atmosphere on a cold winter night. Next time, I'm going to let the chef create something for me! Definitely the best restaurant I've dined at in the Capital District."

Dined on 02/16/2013

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 12 for Yono's Restaurant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

An outstanding dining experience

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/16/2013

2006

Dined on 02/16/2013

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"When we stay in Albany, we usually dine close to our Wolf Road hotel. This time, we wanted to venture further afield, and are so glad we did! We ate in the dining room, accompanied by the soft tones of a pianist and bass player. Service was impeccable. Yono himself came out of the kitchen to greet and converse with diners. The food was delicious. There is a focus on Indonesian flavours, but not to the exclusion of other types of cuisine. From soups and appetizers to main courses and desserts, everything we chose from the regular dinner menu was delicious. The presentation of each dish was interesting and attractive. The wine list was extensive. We can't say enough good things about Yono's. But you can be sure we'll be back!"

Dined on 02/16/2013

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 13 for Yono's Restaurant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Outstanding service delicious meal!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/16/2013

2010

Dined on 02/16/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I cannot say enough about the service at Yono's. We made a reservation for the Saturday night following Valentine's day and the place was absolutely packed. However, this did not hinder the incredible service and attention to each customer. The music in the dining room is perfect for a lovely dinner. The food was outstanding and I literally could not stop eating the pizza rolls! I had the Indonesian Tasting Plate which I would highly recommend for anyone visiting Yono's for the first time. The wine selection is extensive and the wait staff is quite knowledgeable, they suggested a fantastic pairing for our meal. Thanks Yono's, for many years of providing the Capital Region with an incredible dining experience, may there be many more to come!"

Dined on 02/16/2013

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 14 for Yono's Restaurant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Yono's Restaurant is the best

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2013

2011

Dined on 02/14/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Yono's Restaurant is the best in Albany. The food is delicious, great wine list and the staff and service is excellent."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 15 for Yono's Restaurant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A Delicious Family Valentine's Day!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2013

2008

Dined on 02/14/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I brought three family members to Yono's for Valentine's Day and each person had a wonderful experience!"

Dined on 02/14/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 16 for Yono's Restaurant

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Nothing Memorable

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/12/2013

2013

Dined on 02/12/2013

2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This was my very first time dining at Yono's Restaurant. It was my partners birthday, and I wanted to go somewhere special, above and beyond what we usually do for dining out.

The employees at the hostess both were very professional, welcoming and friendly. 5 star service for getting us to our table. After that, things went a bit downhill.

Our waiter was nice, but nothing special. He was pretty focused on his other table (a party of 10), and therefore we did not feel we had his full attention, or even much attention at all. Food was decent but nothing memorable. The fact that the pickled veggies repeat on the Indonesian tasting was disappointing."

Dined on 02/12/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 17 for Yono's Restaurant

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Need some work on prices/service.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/09/2013

2011

Dined on 02/09/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food is good; nothing spectacular, but it does have some unique finds -- venison, shark, etc. The wine/beer/cocktail list is extensive but WAY, WAY, overpriced! One glass of house wine costs significantly more than it would cost for the entire bottle at any wine store. Moreover, they could put a little more beer in the glass for the higher cost they are charging.

The service is slow. Our dinner for two took over two hours. Granted, nice restaurants do cook-to-order and quality overpowers swift delivery, but there needs to be more efficient flow. It took twenty minutes to get bread at the table.

Nice to meet Chef Yono, he came to the table, and the complimentary truffles and cheese were a nice touch and will be remembered."

Dined on 02/09/2013

2011

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 18 for Yono's Restaurant

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great service, but too expensive

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/09/2013

2013

Dined on 02/09/2013

2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The service and the ambiance are great. The food is very good, but not worth the price."

Dined on 02/09/2013

2013

Special Features: special occasion

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Review 19 for Yono's Restaurant

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Unfortunately this visit was

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/01/2013

2007

Dined on 02/01/2013

2007

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Unfortunately this visit was not up to par. I had been here in the summer and it was excellent. I still don't know why they serve the tuna ice cold, but it is good but I prefer it seared and served. I had to send my duck back because it was well done. I waited quite awhile and when they served me it was rare, which I wanted, but the skin was not crispy. That's the way I am used to duck breast. I did not eat it. The presentation was a little strange with some beet sauce that looked like a puddle on the plate. My husband had the pork belly and the Indonesian plate. He was not happy at all. I actually tasted the spring roll and that tasted very good. Dessert was sorbet and delicious chocolate ice cream. Servers are very friendly."

Dined on 02/01/2013

2007

Special Features: special occasion

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Review 20 for Yono's Restaurant

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

We have eaten here several

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/29/2013

2006

Dined on 01/29/2013

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We have eaten here several times over the last decade. This time we were slightly disappointed in the food which we found a little lack-lustre."

Dined on 01/29/2013

2006

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 21 for Yono's Restaurant

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Yonos great Indonesian fusion

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/25/2013

2006

Dined on 01/25/2013

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Overall a great place. Unique food and lovely presentation. The service seemed a bit disorganized; took almost 15 minutes for drinks to be served and the wine and liquor knowledge could be better. There was a rehearsal dinner going on which I feel took away from service at regular dinner tables and other tables of larger parties seemed to be doted on more especially since we were using a groupon?"

Dined on 01/25/2013

2006

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 22 for Yono's Restaurant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

SERVICE! The service in the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/19/2013

2013

Dined on 01/19/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"SERVICE! The service in the dining room is outstanding. You are treated like royalty.
The food is as good as you will find in Albany or anywhere. Great Bistro fare with an Indonesian flare!Top notch wine list and cocktails as well-pricey, but very good.
Quiet, sophisticated dining room, yet formal attire or jeans and a sweater are equally comfortable. The Bar area has the same quality food and good views of the street, but it is less formal and was quite boisterous last Saturday night. Definite date night destination in either the bar or dining Rm!"

Dined on 01/19/2013

2013

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 23 for Yono's Restaurant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food is delicious,creative,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/18/2013

2007

Dined on 01/18/2013

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food is delicious,creative, and consistent. It is no surprise that Chef Yono is called upon to cook for clientele like Yo Yo Ma and Anthony Bourdain. The service is simply impeccable, other restaurants should take some notes from the Yono's staff. A great place for special occasions."

Dined on 01/18/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion

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