• Enjoy a good dinner in Scotia, NY.dinner image by Vladislav Gajic from Fotolia.com
  
  The village of Scotia is part of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area, and lies 144 miles north of New York City. Scotia was officially incorporated as a village in 1904. While visiting Scotia, take time to enjoy some of the local museums and historical landmarks. Take advantage of the many lakes, parks and forests in the area. For kids, there is a children's museum. After a long day of activity try one of the local eateries.
  
  

Angelo's Tavelo

• Angelo's Tavelo opened its doors in early 2009 and is located in the historic Glen Sanders mansion and is decorated with a modern Italian theme. Try their bar menu for a snack or light dinner with salads, soups and sandwich selections. Angelo's offers a price fix menu of three courses, or you can order ala carte from many beef, chicken, seafood or pasta dishes. They offer a special pasta dinner with samples of four different pasta dishes. The menu also includes some gluten-free items. They are open Monday through Saturday for dinner and Sunday for brunch. The lounge is open every day from 4 pm.
  
  Angelo's Tavalo
  1 Glen Ave.
  Scotia, NY 12302
  514-374-7262
  angelostavalo.com
  
  

Turf Tavern

• The Turf Tavern has been serving food since the early 1940s. The restaurant was remodeled in 1996 when the Galt family bought it from the original owners. Enjoy the cozy dining room with the fireplace blazing in the cold winter months. Start your dinner with an appetizer sampler including shrimp, artichokes and petite crab cakes. Main entrees include filet mignon, chicken parmesan and herb encrusted pork. Vegetarian selections include pastas made with red and white sauces and vegetables. Combo dinners for the undecided include chicken and steak, veal and shrimp, and shrimp and steak. The dessert menu changes daily.
  
  Turf Tavern
  40 Mohawk Ave.
  Scotia, NY 12302
  518-393-3344
  turftavern.com
  
  

Glenville Queen Diner

• The Glenville Queen Diner has been open since July 1982. They are an independent business whose owners live and work in Scotia. The diner offers broiled fish, seafood platters, stir-fry chicken and baked macaroni and cheese. For vegetarians, there's meatless salads, veggie omelettes and vegetable lasagna. Glenville Queen Diner has a complete bar with wine, beer and liquors. They feature a different soup everyday. They are open daily 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  
  Glenville Queen Diner
  210 Saratoga Blvd.
  Scotia, NY 12302
  glenvillequeen.com