We had heard about it but never visited before, and now we cannot wait to come back! The flash fried vegetable and crispy polenta appetizers were easily enough for 3 diners and full of savory deliciousness. Our server was outstanding, working way more tables than I ever did back in the day, and never leaving us to feel left out. He got us both sauces for the polenta and described all the entries with aplomb. Thank you, Jose! Our 3 entrees were cacio e pepe, tagliatelle with ragu, and the peporo. All were excellent, hot straight from the kitchen, and devoured down to the plate. No room for dessert; we will try next time. Cocktails were also special. Hard to choose which negroni to have. Again, will have to come back.
Ed
We read all the reviews and they were good. The pace was very dark, almost too dark to be comfortable. Our server was not very knowledgeable & he was forgetful. After a long wait they brought my wife the wrong order. So while we all had our food she had to wait even longer. The food was expensive and the servings were small. The food was mediocre at best. We will not return. (The previous Italian restaurant that was in the same location was much better)
Julie
Wow! Such an amazing experience! The service was so personal and attentive. The eggplant parmigiana was the best we've ever had: straight up layers of roasted eggplant accented with tomato sauce and sprinkled between layers with parmesan reggiano. No breading, no deep fried, no layers of mozzarella. Exquisite. Superb. The black cod was succulent! After our drinks were delivered, our server must've overheard me toast - from afar - to my husband's birthday. Holy cow! We received a beautiful - free dessert of our choosing - on a plate with Happy Birthday written in fudge. We will be back for sure! (We just moved to Santa Fe in October, 2025 and wanted to experience Piazza Caffe because we have been long-time customers of Plaza Cafe over the years during our visits to Santa Fe. Lovely location, wonderful ambience, best-ever staff! Thank you, PIazza Caffe!
Craig
Wonderful evening here... drinks, appetizers, wine, and entree all very very good... can't forget the desert either... the flourless chocolate torteis decadent... service was a bit slow, but we really didn't mind that as we were with friends and enjoying the company.
Opentable Diner
The house-made noodles are outstanding. The Tagliatelle Bolognese and Bucatini Carbonara are definitely recommended. Staff is very friendly and courteous. The wine list was lacking though and the focaccia was cold. It's great for a casual meal, but probably not for a special occasion.
Joanne
What a wonderful food experience! I love the food here. I had the seasonal special, pumpkin ravioli. It was incredible. It was house made and tasted heavenly. The pine nuts on top were delicious and very tasty,too. I splurged and had a gelato for dessert. The cherry, chocolate, almond gelato was a good size portion. I don't get dessert very often so this was a very pleasant surprise. I always feel like I'm going back to Italy when I eat at this restaurant. It has a very welcoming atmosphere with pleasant servers and a variety of food options. My usual is the Spaghetti pomodoro. It is fabulous as well. I like to pair that with their small salad with a wonderful dressing. For take-out, the Margherita pizza is perfection. This pizza is as good as the pizza I had in Naples, Italy. Talk about authentic. For a short trip to Italy, I hardily recommend Piazza Caffe
Tom
A very pleasant surprise. We decided to try this new place sort of by accident, running an errand nearby.
Cate
The ambiance, the food and our waitress, Jessica, are just the best. It has become our place in a Santa Fe.
Eric
What a wonderful restaurant! It is a lovely space and they offer a menu FULL of delicious options. Hands down the best Italian food in town! It really is a delightful place to go for either a romantic meal or a big, joyful meal with friends and family. Just go!
Bill
The service was great. I loved the cold-weather specials—especially those pumpkin raviolis. I like the bar program too — some god NA choices but really nice cocktail and wine list.
Everything was fantastic. From the moment we stepped in and were greeted to paying our bill, all the staff was friendly and helpful. Phenomenal pasta selection and the staff is very knowledgeable about the menu! Can't wait to go back soon.
Coleen
While the staff tried very hard to make our visit pleasurable I was disappointed by the quality of the food. I had tagliatelle and the pasta itself was gummy and there was not enough sauce on it compared to the amount of pasta. My Caprese salad with tasty but the tomatoes were overripe. My husband was also disappointed with the lasagna. The cost was very reasonable but comparable to Olive Garden pricing wise and the food at Olive Garden is much better. I don't know if they had an off night but I would say there is a lot of Italian restaurant competition in Santa Fe and they need to step up their game if they want to stay in business. We took out of town guests there and all in all it was a disappointment
Deborah Moore
Loved it, perfect in every way. Thin pizza, rich Ceasars salad. Wonderful cabernet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leslie
We have now been to Piazza Cafe 5 times and while we found that there have been some stumbles, last evening was a lovely experience! We were told that the new chef has been around for some weeks - and if the rich tastes on the menu were the doing of this new person, please keep this chef! The pesto pasta was full of what I hope for - a lot of flavor - and the additions of haricot verts and small cubes of potato were spot on! The pumpkin ravioli was done with a nice texture of the pasta and a smooth creaminess to the filling. Our shared broccolini surprised with it's perfectly done firmness AND the grilled smokiness that contrasted well. We were so very happy to experience was seems like a "coming of age" evening at this really welcoming neighborhood space. Hurrah!
We had heard about it but never visited before, and now we cannot wait to come back! The flash fried vegetable and crispy polenta appetizers were easily enough for 3 diners and full of savory deliciousness. Our server was outstanding, working way more tables than I ever did back in the day, and never leaving us to feel left out. He got us both sauces for the polenta and described all the entries with aplomb. Thank you, Jose! Our 3 entrees were cacio e pepe, tagliatelle with ragu, and the peporo. All were excellent, hot straight from the kitchen, and devoured down to the plate. No room for dessert; we will try next time. Cocktails were also special. Hard to choose which negroni to have. Again, will have to come back.
We read all the reviews and they were good. The pace was very dark, almost too dark to be comfortable. Our server was not very knowledgeable & he was forgetful. After a long wait they brought my wife the wrong order. So while we all had our food she had to wait even longer. The food was expensive and the servings were small. The food was mediocre at best. We will not return. (The previous Italian restaurant that was in the same location was much better)
Wow! Such an amazing experience! The service was so personal and attentive. The eggplant parmigiana was the best we've ever had: straight up layers of roasted eggplant accented with tomato sauce and sprinkled between layers with parmesan reggiano. No breading, no deep fried, no layers of mozzarella. Exquisite. Superb. The black cod was succulent! After our drinks were delivered, our server must've overheard me toast - from afar - to my husband's birthday. Holy cow! We received a beautiful - free dessert of our choosing - on a plate with Happy Birthday written in fudge. We will be back for sure! (We just moved to Santa Fe in October, 2025 and wanted to experience Piazza Caffe because we have been long-time customers of Plaza Cafe over the years during our visits to Santa Fe. Lovely location, wonderful ambience, best-ever staff! Thank you, PIazza Caffe!
Wonderful evening here... drinks, appetizers, wine, and entree all very very good... can't forget the desert either... the flourless chocolate torteis decadent... service was a bit slow, but we really didn't mind that as we were with friends and enjoying the company.
The house-made noodles are outstanding. The Tagliatelle Bolognese and Bucatini Carbonara are definitely recommended. Staff is very friendly and courteous. The wine list was lacking though and the focaccia was cold. It's great for a casual meal, but probably not for a special occasion.
What a wonderful food experience! I love the food here. I had the seasonal special, pumpkin ravioli. It was incredible. It was house made and tasted heavenly. The pine nuts on top were delicious and very tasty,too. I splurged and had a gelato for dessert. The cherry, chocolate, almond gelato was a good size portion. I don't get dessert very often so this was a very pleasant surprise. I always feel like I'm going back to Italy when I eat at this restaurant. It has a very welcoming atmosphere with pleasant servers and a variety of food options. My usual is the Spaghetti pomodoro. It is fabulous as well. I like to pair that with their small salad with a wonderful dressing. For take-out, the Margherita pizza is perfection. This pizza is as good as the pizza I had in Naples, Italy. Talk about authentic. For a short trip to Italy, I hardily recommend Piazza Caffe
A very pleasant surprise. We decided to try this new place sort of by accident, running an errand nearby.
The ambiance, the food and our waitress, Jessica, are just the best. It has become our place in a Santa Fe.
What a wonderful restaurant! It is a lovely space and they offer a menu FULL of delicious options. Hands down the best Italian food in town! It really is a delightful place to go for either a romantic meal or a big, joyful meal with friends and family. Just go!
The service was great. I loved the cold-weather specials—especially those pumpkin raviolis. I like the bar program too — some god NA choices but really nice cocktail and wine list.
Restaurantji Recommends
Everything was fantastic. From the moment we stepped in and were greeted to paying our bill, all the staff was friendly and helpful. Phenomenal pasta selection and the staff is very knowledgeable about the menu! Can't wait to go back soon.
While the staff tried very hard to make our visit pleasurable I was disappointed by the quality of the food. I had tagliatelle and the pasta itself was gummy and there was not enough sauce on it compared to the amount of pasta. My Caprese salad with tasty but the tomatoes were overripe. My husband was also disappointed with the lasagna. The cost was very reasonable but comparable to Olive Garden pricing wise and the food at Olive Garden is much better. I don't know if they had an off night but I would say there is a lot of Italian restaurant competition in Santa Fe and they need to step up their game if they want to stay in business. We took out of town guests there and all in all it was a disappointment
Loved it, perfect in every way. Thin pizza, rich Ceasars salad. Wonderful cabernet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have now been to Piazza Cafe 5 times and while we found that there have been some stumbles, last evening was a lovely experience! We were told that the new chef has been around for some weeks - and if the rich tastes on the menu were the doing of this new person, please keep this chef! The pesto pasta was full of what I hope for - a lot of flavor - and the additions of haricot verts and small cubes of potato were spot on! The pumpkin ravioli was done with a nice texture of the pasta and a smooth creaminess to the filling. Our shared broccolini surprised with it's perfectly done firmness AND the grilled smokiness that contrasted well. We were so very happy to experience was seems like a "coming of age" evening at this really welcoming neighborhood space. Hurrah!
Draven and Kaylee were amazing
Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loading...