39 Best Italian Restaurants in Albuquerque

“Excellent artwork and pizza“

“Absolutely delicious, for all ages -- adults and kids. We just had dinner delivered to our home, and the food was cooked to perfection, the recipes were amazing, and this restaurant is now our top go-to when we want Italian food! When a picky toddler eats enthusiastically and for the first time insists that her leftovers be saved for later, AND similarly picky adults inhale their dinner, there can be no higher praise! The taste reminded me, an "old fogey," of how restaurant food USED to taste... the old deliciousness that has been lost in most places. If you want that sense of being lavished on with love through food... try this place!“

“The food was absolutely amazing! One of my favorite meals in Albuquerque. Me and a friend ordered a steak and the special which was fish called Opah (I think). WOW! The steak was seasoned and cooked to perfection, and the fish was one of the most amazing things I have tried.
Food can be fabulous and if the service is bad, it ruins everything. NOT HERE! Our server was Jasmine and she was also PERFECTION. Friendly, professional, and on the ball. I really appreciate good service these days, because it's not always great. Jasmine is the exception. I would go back and have exactly the same thing, and it would be a must to have her as the server.“

“Finally tried Mario’s after reading some great comments on the Neighborhood app. So glad I did! Pizza was the best I’ve had in Albuquerque. Freaking delicious!“

“Best New York pizza in ABQ“

“We love your weekly wine pairing dinners, M'tucci's!“

“Love Tomato Cafe, the service and food are always OUTSTANDING!“

“This was our second visit to the Olive Garden in Rio Rancho, and once again it did not disappoint. Our server, Caitlin, had excellent presentation and provided outstanding service—she anticipated what we needed without us even having to ask. The manager Bea also stopped by to welcome us, which was a thoughtful touch.

We previously had a terrible experience at the Albuquerque location, so the Rio Rancho team has truly been a breath of fresh air. We’ll definitely be returning to this location in Coors, hungry for more.“

“Don’t miss out on this place! The food was great and far better than chain Italian restaurants. Our server, Rosalyn was a delight and did an amazing job serving our table of two while also handling other tables with large groups. Great overall experience. You must try this place!“

“Excellent pizza since 1987 if I’m correct.“

“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!“

“Celebrated a Birthday dinner and the food was excellent! However, our server; who we had before was a disappointment again. Lack of attention and poor memory as to who ordered what and handing over the food across the table rather than standing next to the person and putting it down. We've been a customer since you opened in 1979.“

“Such a cute lil Italian spot! The exposed brick and sweet little patio and to the vibe but the real treat is the food. The chicken parmesean is one of the best in town but the Ziti Pollo...O.M.G. We've tried to recreate it or find others like it in town, but it's just not the same. Luca is it. We'll come from WHEREVER we are in the city when the craving strikes and it's worth it every time. The young staff FOH could use a little polishing to nail excellent service, and the dining room feels a bit cramped at times, but overall it's a sweet little place that's great for an informal albeit slightly forgiving date night. We like it.“

“We ordered our wedding cake and food from Tully’s and it was the hit of our night! Excellent food and beautiful cake!“

“The food is fresh and delicious. The service is first rate.A big attraction for us is the gluten free menu and most excellent. Our server was helpful and explained the dinner options and had great wine recommendations. It is the kind of superb service we are used to. Paisano's ambiance is understated elegance. We have been enjoying Paisano's for nearly 20 years. It is an exceptional restaurant and that keeps us coming back year after year.“

“Every aspect of this experience was positive. My husband and I were promptly greeted with kindness. Our appetizer Bat & Ball was absolutely Delicious. the sausage and meatballs are made in house with bold savory and mouthwatering seasoning, cooked perfect. My Diablo shrimp was tasty with a spicy kick. great portion too! my husband devoured his chicken piccata! then on top dessert. we had cannolis. Regular and chocolate dipped both scrumptious crispy and savory! I highly recommend! Family business and friendly atmosphere.“

“Absolutely delicious, for all ages -- adults and kids. We just had dinner delivered to our home, and the food was cooked to perfection, the recipes were amazing, and this restaurant is now our top go-to when we want Italian food! When a picky toddler eats enthusiastically and for the first time insists that her leftovers be saved for later, AND similarly picky adults inhale their dinner, there can be no higher praise! The taste reminded me, an "old fogey," of how restaurant food USED to taste... the old deliciousness that has been lost in most places. If you want that sense of being lavished on with love through food... try this place!“

“I went with my girlfriends family and I ordered the 6oz steak medium rare. The pasta was good but the steak was a dark brown with an odd texture. When I pointed it out they instantly replaced the steak with a new one and they didn't charge me for it. 😼😼“

“I worked at Scarpas for many years. I loved the staff, I worked at Academy. The Owner is an amazing man. He really treated his staff so good. The food is the BEST. Hands down. God Bless Scarpas. I will forever miss this restaurant! Xoxo“

“super good food for such a great price! Two lanes really make the traffic difference“

“My wife and I make better Italian food than any place in town with one exception, Piatanzi. Their pomodoro is as good as any I've ever had.“

“Love this place! I’ll recommend Sergio’s to everyone!“

“We held an organizational Brunch at M'tucci's Bar Roma and could not have been more pleased! Amanda, one of the Managers, was exceptionally helpful, responsive and accommodating through the planning process. She and her wonderful Staff made our event special through their attentive, friendly service and room set up. Food was delicious, atmosphere of the room/restaurant was inviting and we will definitely book future engagements with them!“

“I highly recommend this Olive Garden.

We went there for our anniversary. John, our server, was amazing. We had the Tour of Italy with Minestrone Soup, Ravioli Carbonara with grilled chicken, and a salad. They were all very good, as was the Raspberry and Bellini Peach-Raspberry Iced Teas. We will be back.“

“I get the shwarma bowl everytime. Its so good I havent tried anything else but I know I should. Such a good healthy lunch/dinner. Great portion for the price. This dish has made me fall in love with beets. The staff is so nice and makes me want to come back over and over. I eat there at least once a month.“

“I had such a great experience at Pizza 9! The customer service was excellent. The person who helped me was so friendly, welcoming, and attentive. The food was honestly 10 out of 10. Everything tasted super fresh, hot, and full of flavor. You could really tell they care about the quality of their food and their customers. I will definitely be coming back again soon!“

“Best Pizza in Albuquerque hands down“

“OMG this is my new FAV restaurant in Albq!!! Everything we ordered was completely wonderful!!! I'm upset that we didn't eat here sooner!! Fabulous food, huge cheesecake, great customer service. We'll be back for sure!“

“We celebrated our wedding anniversary tonight at Amore and they went out of their way to make it special for us. Recommend them 100%. Great food and people!“

“Good food and definitely friendly staff!!“

“ll Vicino Wood Oven Pizza is a welcoming place to get a well prepared task meal. on a cold night the Wood Oven supports a nice warm environment. The order takers and the staff engage with you and are super interested in you enjoying your meal. What more can you ask for? rp 2026.01.10“

“Bonito lugar para comer 🍽️ en familia lo recomiendo 💯 por ciento 🤗🍕🍻“

“ll Vicino Wood Oven Pizza is a welcoming place to get a well prepared task meal. on a cold night the Wood Oven supports a nice warm environment. The order takers and the staff engage with you and are super interested in you enjoying your meal. What more can you ask for? rp 2026.01.10“

“Great for and great service! The Albuquerque Turkey sub is delish. My wife had green chile Alfredo with chicken. She's now convinced that Alfredo must have green Chile!“

“The pizza was Fantastic! But the place was filthy and the two gals working just now we’re not friendly at all. ( 6/12/21 12:30-1:30) Didn’t even look up when we came in and forget even a smile…oh and the one who took my order put the cups mount side down on a filthy countertop, then actually got irritated when I asked for new cups and for her to hand them to me. The cook was a doll, though and was so happy when I told him how much we enjoyed our pie. Get someone in there to clean the place up and maybe the two girls can get a personality…other than that I Highly recommend GoodFellas in Los Lunas to anyone who wants outstanding pizza!“

“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“

“Absolutely amazing. San and I went out to go eat here after the Social Security office. The food came out incredibly fast. Order the Caesar salad with a serving of chicken in it and my son had the mamma Mia calzone. Both meals were massive. The calzone is a whole darn Pizza lol. Can't go wrong there. Stop in and treat yourself. Even better bring your family and or friends.“

“Waitress was new, but it was ok. Food was good.“

“Bonito lugar para comer 🍽️ en familia lo recomiendo 💯 por ciento 🤗🍕🍻“