Category: Elevated Italian. I was hesitant to try this trattoria because it’s located in a freestanding building in the Target parking lot, but we finally tried it. We’re glad we did and regret not trying it sooner. This gem of a locals hangout has a cozy, comfy dining room with a few booths but no bar, a stacked stone accent wall, original art, and a wood/tile floor. White-paper-covered white tablecloths, black wooden tables and chairs, and a candle and flowers on each table set the upscale tone, but wait. The menu is a cross between the usual Italian suspects and creative house dishes. I really enjoyed the creative Fettucine de Carne with Filet Mignon, mushrooms, and a really delicious Marsala sauce. Sarah loved the classic Pollo Parmigiana. Both dishes were well prepared and generous (we took home enough for lunch the next day). But even though the tone and menu are upscale-ish, the prices are not. I don’t usually write about menu prices, but they were a fraction of the downtown Santa Fe prices, for food I enjoyed just as much if not more. The wine prices followed suit. We couldn’t have been happier to see that although the red wine list is small, all of the choices were under $50 (our sweet spot for restaurant wines), most were under $40, and one was under $30. This restaurant’s quality, plus the total bill, including wine, made me think for a moment that we were actually in Italy. Service was the team approach and excellent. YouTube’s Chef’s Apprentice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Linda Austin
Absolutely delicious food, authentic Italian, and great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Candice Smith
Excellent italian food and really great service. 100% recommend
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sara Westerfield
Everything was amazing. You have to try this place. Very unassuming on the outside, but the food and service are top notch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marcy
Chicken piccata was very salty, no lemon flavor at all. If we hadn't been so hungry, would have sent it back. Service and other food earned the stars.
Robin
This was my 4th time eating at Cafe Grazie, and the first time I had a bad experience. The bottom line is that after we ordered, it took over 90 minutes for us to get our food. We asked about it several times during the wait, and the wait staff just brushed us off, saying that good food takes time. In the meantime, parties that arrived after us were served their meals, finished, and left. The restaurant was not crowded, nor was there any other reason for the delay in getting our food. And, when we finally got our food, my salad was wilted and soggy. The chicken dish was dry (chicken was overcooked) and the seafood dishes were extremely salty and almost inedible. So, 4 out of 4 meals were very disappointing, and the service and wait time were inexcusable. We are 4 local Santa Fe residents and will not be going back. So disappointing.
Mark Flynn
We celebrated my daughter's birthday and had a great time! The food and service were both excellent. I really loved the frutti di misto and the risotto mare. Others enjoyed the chicken Parmesan. The place is small and wasn't very crowded but they should be packed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joanie Collins
I had the lasagna. My husband had the chicken Parmesan. Both were absolutely delicious. I’m first generation Italian-American. It takes A LOT to impress me. I was impressed. The service was great as well. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gail
We enjoyed Café Grazie immensely. Everything was perfect. It was quiet enough to carry on intimate conversations. The food was tremendous with a wide selection. Beer and wine were enjoyed as well. Service was spot on. We will be back! Such a gem!
Great hidden treasure.... You will be amazed at the quality of food the chef is creating in the back. Natasha was great, very attentive and super knowledgeable of the menu. You need to visit this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jana
The food is excellent and the service is good. My one complaint is about the seat in our booth, which was just about worn out - quite lumpy and low - it badly needs replacing. I will go back, but I will choose a table with chairs instead.
Ruth
We found Grazie by chance while here in Santa Fe. We can highly recommend this restaurant. Katyya is an amazing hostess and chef. Food is fresh, tiramisu is pure yummy!
Khalil Nasir
What a beautiful hidden gem! Everything was just so delicious! We will definitely be back! Thank you for being a wonderful host!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kimberly Gryting
Gluten-free pasta is amazing! Sauces are fresh, light, and flavorful.
Great food... a little slow, but worth the wait!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Category: Elevated Italian. I was hesitant to try this trattoria because it’s located in a freestanding building in the Target parking lot, but we finally tried it. We’re glad we did and regret not trying it sooner. This gem of a locals hangout has a cozy, comfy dining room with a few booths but no bar, a stacked stone accent wall, original art, and a wood/tile floor. White-paper-covered white tablecloths, black wooden tables and chairs, and a candle and flowers on each table set the upscale tone, but wait. The menu is a cross between the usual Italian suspects and creative house dishes. I really enjoyed the creative Fettucine de Carne with Filet Mignon, mushrooms, and a really delicious Marsala sauce. Sarah loved the classic Pollo Parmigiana. Both dishes were well prepared and generous (we took home enough for lunch the next day). But even though the tone and menu are upscale-ish, the prices are not. I don’t usually write about menu prices, but they were a fraction of the downtown Santa Fe prices, for food I enjoyed just as much if not more. The wine prices followed suit. We couldn’t have been happier to see that although the red wine list is small, all of the choices were under $50 (our sweet spot for restaurant wines), most were under $40, and one was under $30. This restaurant’s quality, plus the total bill, including wine, made me think for a moment that we were actually in Italy. Service was the team approach and excellent. YouTube’s Chef’s Apprentice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely delicious food, authentic Italian, and great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent italian food and really great service. 100% recommend
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was amazing. You have to try this place. Very unassuming on the outside, but the food and service are top notch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chicken piccata was very salty, no lemon flavor at all. If we hadn't been so hungry, would have sent it back. Service and other food earned the stars.
This was my 4th time eating at Cafe Grazie, and the first time I had a bad experience. The bottom line is that after we ordered, it took over 90 minutes for us to get our food. We asked about it several times during the wait, and the wait staff just brushed us off, saying that good food takes time. In the meantime, parties that arrived after us were served their meals, finished, and left. The restaurant was not crowded, nor was there any other reason for the delay in getting our food. And, when we finally got our food, my salad was wilted and soggy. The chicken dish was dry (chicken was overcooked) and the seafood dishes were extremely salty and almost inedible. So, 4 out of 4 meals were very disappointing, and the service and wait time were inexcusable. We are 4 local Santa Fe residents and will not be going back. So disappointing.
We celebrated my daughter's birthday and had a great time! The food and service were both excellent. I really loved the frutti di misto and the risotto mare. Others enjoyed the chicken Parmesan. The place is small and wasn't very crowded but they should be packed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had the lasagna. My husband had the chicken Parmesan. Both were absolutely delicious. I’m first generation Italian-American. It takes A LOT to impress me. I was impressed. The service was great as well. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We enjoyed Café Grazie immensely. Everything was perfect. It was quiet enough to carry on intimate conversations. The food was tremendous with a wide selection. Beer and wine were enjoyed as well. Service was spot on. We will be back! Such a gem!
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Great hidden treasure.... You will be amazed at the quality of food the chef is creating in the back. Natasha was great, very attentive and super knowledgeable of the menu. You need to visit this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is excellent and the service is good. My one complaint is about the seat in our booth, which was just about worn out - quite lumpy and low - it badly needs replacing. I will go back, but I will choose a table with chairs instead.
We found Grazie by chance while here in Santa Fe. We can highly recommend this restaurant. Katyya is an amazing hostess and chef. Food is fresh, tiramisu is pure yummy!
What a beautiful hidden gem! Everything was just so delicious! We will definitely be back! Thank you for being a wonderful host!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gluten-free pasta is amazing! Sauces are fresh, light, and flavorful.
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