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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Alfredo, Salads
Valentin Molina
Tomato Cafe in Albuquerque is a favorite for my wife and me. The restaurant is always clean, creating a welcoming environment right from the start. The service here stands out as the staff are always warm and efficient, making every visit great. The salad bar is fresh and crisp. The pizzas are among the best we’ve had, always served with a perfect balance of fresh toppings and delightful flavors and they’re open to requests. Also, the pasta bar is excellent and they always try to keep it stocked. We can’t recommend it enough!P.S. The only thing we wish is that they would do is swap their yogurt/ice-cream machines for some real soft-served like Jason’s Deli. It’s not creamy—it’s icy which makes it watery and tasteless.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad and Pizza Buffet, Garlic Green Beans, Alfredo, Salads, Food Bar
Michael Dahl
Dietary restrictions: Well labeled Gluten free items on the buffet. Plus you may order a personal pizza with a gf crust or cauliflower crust.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Posole
Daniel Juri
Good place, good service and very familiar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Simon Gonsalves
Favorite restaurant in Albuquerque, can't go wrong with Italian food, and the wait staff was very attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
WhiteWolf
Everything was good! ??
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Salad and Pizza Buffet, Vegetarian Posole, Garlic Green Beans, Alfredo, All You Can Eat Pizza Pasta Broccoli, Meatballs, Food Bar
Teresa M.
We visited Tomato Cafe today. I was looking for a dupe for Sweet Tomatoes and this restaurant was perfect! The restaurant and buffet was small, but the food was fresh and plentiful! The pizza was delicious, thin and crispy, the salad bar was so fresh!!! Will be returning!
Amanda C.
This place is delicious! Love the small but fresh salad buffet and my family can't get enough of the fresh hot pizza buffet. If you have special dietary requests, just ask, they are very accommodating. The garlic green beans and the posole soup are incredible. In a cross county trip, this restaurant was one of our top favorites. Friendly and very welcoming staff and delicious fresh food with great healthy options too. It's an incredible value too, especially for families, and great for groups. We can't wait to come back!
Dakota H.
We came in with a rather large group of people, 40 to be exact. We did call ahead and make sure they could handle such a large group. Let me say that the crew that they had working was absolutely amazing! They managed to get us all seated quickly, and the drinks out without a problem. The food... the food was awesome. The selection on pizza, pastas, sauces, salads, and soup was out of this world. We cannot wait to do this all over again. What a fantastic group of employees, and they seemed to love their job. Thank you so much for being attentive and so organized. Very appreciative of your service!
Kyle
The food was great. The bathrooms were very clean and skibidi.
Great selection of pasta sauces. Small but fresh salad bar. Good variety of warm pizzas. And there's a senior discount.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
RoseAnn Hernandez
Food was tasty, but cold. Our waitperson, however, was very attentive & courteous to us 4 old ladies.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Kalie G.
We've been going to tomato cafe since I was in grade school and they were located on Academy. They have a variety of food and it always tastes delicious. They have decent pricing and friendly staff and it's usually not too busy.
Jeff McDonald
Food is always good. They were very busy when we were there and the service was not as good as it usually is. Atmosphere is good but can get loud when crowded.Parking: Depending on the time you go, other businesses are still open, and parking can be difficult.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Food Bar, Salad and Pizza Buffet, Garlic Green Beans, Meatballs, Side Salad, Pepperoni Pizza
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Alfredo, Salads
Tomato Cafe in Albuquerque is a favorite for my wife and me. The restaurant is always clean, creating a welcoming environment right from the start. The service here stands out as the staff are always warm and efficient, making every visit great. The salad bar is fresh and crisp. The pizzas are among the best we’ve had, always served with a perfect balance of fresh toppings and delightful flavors and they’re open to requests. Also, the pasta bar is excellent and they always try to keep it stocked. We can’t recommend it enough!P.S. The only thing we wish is that they would do is swap their yogurt/ice-cream machines for some real soft-served like Jason’s Deli. It’s not creamy—it’s icy which makes it watery and tasteless.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad and Pizza Buffet, Garlic Green Beans, Alfredo, Salads, Food Bar
Dietary restrictions: Well labeled Gluten free items on the buffet. Plus you may order a personal pizza with a gf crust or cauliflower crust.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Posole
Good place, good service and very familiar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Favorite restaurant in Albuquerque, can't go wrong with Italian food, and the wait staff was very attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was good! ??
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Salad and Pizza Buffet, Vegetarian Posole, Garlic Green Beans, Alfredo, All You Can Eat Pizza Pasta Broccoli, Meatballs, Food Bar
We visited Tomato Cafe today. I was looking for a dupe for Sweet Tomatoes and this restaurant was perfect! The restaurant and buffet was small, but the food was fresh and plentiful! The pizza was delicious, thin and crispy, the salad bar was so fresh!!! Will be returning!
This place is delicious! Love the small but fresh salad buffet and my family can't get enough of the fresh hot pizza buffet. If you have special dietary requests, just ask, they are very accommodating. The garlic green beans and the posole soup are incredible. In a cross county trip, this restaurant was one of our top favorites. Friendly and very welcoming staff and delicious fresh food with great healthy options too. It's an incredible value too, especially for families, and great for groups. We can't wait to come back!
We came in with a rather large group of people, 40 to be exact. We did call ahead and make sure they could handle such a large group. Let me say that the crew that they had working was absolutely amazing! They managed to get us all seated quickly, and the drinks out without a problem. The food... the food was awesome. The selection on pizza, pastas, sauces, salads, and soup was out of this world. We cannot wait to do this all over again. What a fantastic group of employees, and they seemed to love their job. Thank you so much for being attentive and so organized. Very appreciative of your service!
The food was great. The bathrooms were very clean and skibidi.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Posole, Meatballs, Pepperoni Pizza
Restaurantji Recommends
Best Italian buffet, you'll keep coming back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Great selection of pasta sauces. Small but fresh salad bar. Good variety of warm pizzas. And there's a senior discount.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was tasty, but cold. Our waitperson, however, was very attentive & courteous to us 4 old ladies.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
We've been going to tomato cafe since I was in grade school and they were located on Academy. They have a variety of food and it always tastes delicious. They have decent pricing and friendly staff and it's usually not too busy.
Food is always good. They were very busy when we were there and the service was not as good as it usually is. Atmosphere is good but can get loud when crowded.Parking: Depending on the time you go, other businesses are still open, and parking can be difficult.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Food Bar, Salad and Pizza Buffet, Garlic Green Beans, Meatballs, Side Salad, Pepperoni Pizza