25 Best Italian Restaurants in Albuquerque

“Quick stay in Albuquerque and we found ourselves at this little jewel! The atmosphere and vibe were very cool. We started with a salad with apple, gorgonzola and vinaigrette. That was delish. Then the thin crust pizza came out and was phenomenal. Crispy crust and perfect toppings! Finally, we had a little room left for a sweet treat. Katie, our awesome server, recommended the one-of-kind butterscotch budino and it was fantastic. Creamy and decadent but just the right size. If we're ever in ABQ again, we'll be back!!!“

“Great service and really good food. The only gripe I had was they need to toast their garlic bread a bit more.Wheelchair accessibility: My companion uses a wheelchair and could not use the disability stall because the door goes in, not out.“

“Had a late lunch/early dinner. Plenty of seats available inside. We were seated promptly and food came out quickly. My wings were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I had a buffalo chicken salad which was well portioned and tasty. The ranch dressing is house made, but was very mild in flavor. Service was friendly.“

“Very enjoyable dining experience. Friendly, efficient staff. Very good food. Very good drinks. Allowed to linger and talk without feeling pressured to leave. I enjoy that the restaurant is in an old service station. It has a lot of atmosphere. Very good place to go before or after the concert at Popejoy Hall. Parking could be better. I had to walk a block and a half to the restaurant.“

“We wandered in to Giovanni’s for the first time since we were doing jiu-jitsu next-door and needed a quick dinner. Not only was their pizza delicious (each of my young kids ate 3 pieces!) but I was impressed by their customer service. Our pizza came out a little burnt on one side. The staff member immediately apologized, admitted she hadn’t gotten it out right away, and offered to replace it. They quickly made us a replacement pizza to ensure we were satisfied. Then she not only gave us both pizzas, she also threw in a free slice of cheesecake that was incredibly smooth and delicious!!! I love supporting small, local businesses who do things right and will definitely be back again! Thanks for a great first experience!“

“We are recent converts to Sergio’s and tonight was our second Friday special. The special includes a large pizza, a half dozen wings, a large salad and dessert, all for $30. We’ve enjoyed both weeks (takeaway both times) but tonight had the pineapple upside down cake as dessert, and man that cake was EPIC. So good. Moist, great flavor, and the frosting was beyond. The pizza, wings and salad were also fresh and tasty and you really can’t beat the value. We are HUGE fans.“

“Marios.....always delicious and consistently serving some of the best Italian in Albuquerque.My favorites are calzones, spaghetti and meatballs, and occasionally pizza. New York style food served by friendly happy staff.Family run business since as long as I can remember. They have other locations in town, but this one is my favorite.“

“Wether you desire a freshly made Italian Sub Sandwich or take home fresh Meats and Cheeses, this is the place to go! They also feature frozen Italian meals, Italian imported Pastas, Sauces(amounts their own, which I highly recommend), and other Italian condiments….Tully’s now has a nice Beer & Wine Bar. Then the Ultimate ending, Saratoris for Yummy Bakery goodies! Especially the Italian cookies“

“We really enjoyed our meals at Scalo, and the tiramisu was to die for. The ambience is also really nice, and the covered outdoor seating has a great view of the mountains. The only problem was that we chose covered outdoor seating, and there were two ladies seating next to us who brought dogs that spent the entire time barking. It is kinda shocking to me that such a situation would be allowed in a place like this, so that detracts a lot from the ambiance. Scalo Team, please revise your pet policy.“

“Excellent food wise menu prompt efficient service nice cozy place…. Well worth your time. I guarantee itParking: If at a very busy time after five they have overflow with the professional offices right next doorWheelchair accessibility: They have a side door next to west side parking that is with a ramp railings and wide door easily fit a 36 standard wheelchair (I am in the busines)“

“It’s very cold in there every time we go lol however, my 10yr old loves this place SOO MUCH and I think it’s tasty as well— kind of like an “upscale buffet “ sort of vibe! They could use more selections though… but if you like pizza and pasta and salad this is it! Oh and soft serve is included in the all you can eat— with toppings(probably my daughters fave thing lol!)?Parking: There’s many businesses around here that have the front parking spots reserved right outside Tomato Cafe— so you have to find parking somewhere in the middle of the parking lot or on the other side/outer edge of the pavillons.“

“Kid-friendliness: It was our second time eating lunch here. The first time it was quick delicious and the service was amazing so we came back. We requested Jackie as our server. Again everything was delicious except this time they were shortstaffed and it took a while for the food, however, the server completely made up for it and because of her service and attitude we will be back again even if we have to wait a long time for pizza“

“We had a birthday lunch for my husband at the 4th st Mario's on a Saturday. We were a party of 10. There was also a party of 30 at the same time. The cook and 2 servers did a fantastic job of meeting our needs in a timely manner. I can't say enough how awesome they were. Thank you!“

“Most menu items are very nice. The take out option for $6.00 is a real time saver too. Wine is good, but salads are my real treat. I can't but wonder why competitive restaurants don't follow Olive Garden in regards to the salad and take home options, It seems so obvious. Anyway please Olive Garden, don't abandon these features.?“

“I usually order pizza for delivery from Juan Tabo location when I'm on a project and way to tired and disheveled to venture out.... They are heros and lifesavers and the pizza andAll menu items are mouthwateringly wonderful! Bellissimo Mario's.You are loved?.The indoor restaurant on Juan Tabo is also the best!!!“

“We came here for lunch and got the lunch special. It was $30 and you get an 18' pizza with one topping, six wings and a pitcher of drink of your choice. It was really good! The pizza had foldable crust, the sauce was really yummy and the cheese was melty and delicious. The wings were seasoned well and crispy. There were pinball machines that my toddler loved. There was so much to choose from and it was all reasonably priced. Great for a family.“

“Stopped by ABQ NM for a night and found this hidden germ!Pizza were great & closed to some of the ones we had in Italy!! :)The dough has good amount of chew, tomato sauce and mozzarella are really really good, though I prefer less salty but it really is a personal preference. Can’t complain!The lady who took the order and packed our pizza were super nice and quick in service! Thank you for making good pizza with care.Margherita - 10/10Imperatore - 9/10Service -11/10“

“Stopped by here yesterday for my wife's birthday. The food was stellar as usual, but something that stood out was that it was the best service I've had at any restaurant in a long time (our server's name was Alishia). Highly recommend this place to anyone.“

“Please assemble cup holders correctly or get more sturdy ones, we stopped there before taking my son to school, he wanted to get drinks for his friends. As soon as he lifted the holder to get out of the car.. the drinks fell through. Not only was he embarrassed about the drop but also disappointed he couldn’t get the drinks to his classmates. Please address the issue with the cup holders so this don’t gap to anyone else. Love this place BTW“

“We hadn't been here in years since we lived out of state for many years. I'm glad we thought to come here again. The food was delicious, and the service was amazing. Perfect place to have a nice relaxing lunch with my family.Kid-friendliness: This place is kid friendly. However, it is self seating and alot of the tables are high top.“

“What a neighborhood gem. Literally a 5 minute walk from our front door. My first time in. Greeted and say immediately. Merry Jim the friendly neighborhood, knowledgeable bartender who had been there since they opened 8 years ago. I ordered some housemade meatballs with fresh basil and freshly made, delicious marinara and homemade sourdough. A de-constructed MB sub if you will. EEOV for dipping. Balsamic vinegar and a velvety smooth Spanish red vino that was entirely complimentary to the whole thing. Then I was fortunate enough to meet Rockstar Chef Peter! His baby/brainchild/heart of a restaurant PIATANZI is definitely a 5 star winner ? for me! I plan on spending many an evening with my new neighborhood favorite! ??⭐?Thank you!“

“I ordered the Shawarma Bowl and LOVED it. Not only is it tasty but also nourishing!! I'm confused as to why this one reviewer is complaining about how expensive it is when every vendor in Tin Can is at a similar price point if not more expensive? The "$4" comment is laughable. In this economy?? Anyways, back to how delicious my bowl was-- I love that it's healthy AND fairly priced IMO. I met the owner and he was very thoughtful and kind. I'm very grateful that I have access to a healthy local restaurant near my home!!“

“I love all the M’Tucci restaurants! Always great service and welcoming! Also I like the fact that each one has some items on their menu that is common to all four but each chef has specialties that they create unique to their particular restaurant!“

“Absolutely great restaurant, friendly welcome, the food (salad as a side dish in a bowl) and scampi carbonara were amazing (so many scampi…wow). The service (young waiter) was so friendly and helpful, a big compliment. This restaurant is highly recommended.“

“Date day for the letter P was pizzeria Luca. Glad we went early to eat at this restaurant. By 4pm there was now a wait. We had an extra member to our party this week, my youngest grandson, who is staying with us this weekend. We started out with the toasted ravioli which came out hot and crispy. It was seasoned well and tasted amazing. It was two thumbs up from my grandson. I ordered the eggplant Parmesan. The only thing personally I would have liked is a little more marinara but that is how I like mine. Other than that the flavors were amazing. My husband got the chile chicken Alfredo lasagna. The chile was not spicy but gave the dish a great flavor. The vegetables on the side were firm and not mushy which was great because I always hated mushy ones. My grandson got the spaghetti and meatballs and his portion was huge. We have leftover for another meal. We will definetly be back.“