13 Best Italian Restaurants in Santa Fe

“I've been there a few times and really love this little Italian restaurant. Both friends I took there thanked me for it. I've had red-sauce classic dishes as well as meat and fish entrees with butter or cream sauces as well as olio e aglio. They are all good. The bread basket is served with warm marinara sauce.“

“Since they close at 3:00, I get my pie par baked and finish it in my oven at 500 degrees for 5 minutes. It comes out delicious! I love a half pesto and a half #2 16 inch pizza. Just fits in my oven. Really nice and helpful staff too!“

“The Omakase is great. Amazing saké selection. The staff is wonderful - very knowledgeable with good recommendations.“

“Everything was made with quality ingredients. Our side salad looked beautiful and tasted even better. Our pasta and sauce all tasted home-made. Mine was cooked al dente. Zero complaints here.“

“Such delicious food with all kinds of options made from high quality ingredients. Daily specials keep things interesting as well, and the drinks menu is extensive - although I always go straight for the Aperol Spritz! The restaurant is spacious with a variety of atmospheres to choose from, including a dog friendly outdoor patio.“

“Love them and especially the pizza. Hope the county plays fair with them.“

“By far, my favorite restaurant in Santa Fe...for years I have been going there for lunch during work days & après-ski dinner...consistent quality, fresh ingredients & great cooks...because they do not pretend to be anything they are not, they blow all wanna-bes out of the water...“

“Hands down the best pizza in New Mexico. This second time we got a cheese pie , it’s the best . Even better than the first time, I feel at home . There is no other pizza than their xl cheese pie“

“Everytime I step into Pranzo I feel like I am stepping into a families kitchen. It is a warm and inviting environment. The weekly specials, appetizers, fresh salads, hearty entrees, pasta and pizza dishes are all quite delectable. Highly recommend. Fantastic cocktail and wine list also.“

“Great service, good and drinks!!“

“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“

“Wonder evening, service, food, company“

“I wish there were more than 5 stars for this place. The service, food and drinks were impeccable on every level. A manager stopped by the table and even gifted me a free desert (I choose the Doughnut dumplings things with chocolate and raspberry sauce) it was so good it felt sinful. Our food portions were so big we had a second meal in our hotel room later that evening. I ordered a mango strawberry margarita and I was shocked to find actual pieces of mango and a real mango puree for the drank. This place makes it for any bad experience elsewhere I’ve ever had. I hope the other restaurants would just visit this place to see what good food and service is all about. Can’t wait to come back.“