  | Albuquerque Restaurants near Guild Cinema Albuquerque - Nob HillModel PharmacyMon-Fri: 9:30am-5:30pm
Cafe 9:30am-3:30pm
Sat: 10am-5pm
Cafe 10am-3:00
Closed Sunday (hours can change without notice)
There are more members of AARP than UNM students at this University-area lunch counter, but it has nothing to do with the food. There are also vastly more women than men filling the tables, though that’s more understandable. After all, half of the building is dedicated to fancy soaps, hairbrushes, jewelry and perfumes. But this pharmacy (which doesn’t take insurance and therefore fills few prescriptions) is full of mysterious contrasts and pleasant surprises. The mostly-sandwich menu is far above par, with real roasted turkey breast and house-made brisket, and Model has the Best Soda Fountain in Albuquerque, according to our readers. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Monte Vista Fire StationDinner menu:
Tue-Sat 5pm-11 pm
Bar menu:
Tue-Sat 3 pm-1am
Sun noon-midnight
Mon 2pm-midnight (hours can change without notice)
With sometimes too-loud live music and a party-hard crowd, it’s usually best to avoid this place on the weekends. But stop in for a late lunch or weeknight burger and a beer, and you’ll get a different experience. The beef here is grass-fed, New Mexico-grown, and steroid- and antibiotic-free, and the cooks at Monte Vista deserve praise for what they do with it. The freshly ground burgers are juicy and big, the steak frites hit the spot, and the beef skewers are tender and one of the best deals on cow in town. And if you do brave the weekend crowd, you’ll be rewarded by bowls of mussels served with your choice of several sauces, including coconut curry, Mexican and classic French. Served with a grilled baguette to soak up a small sea of broth, it’s a great way to fill a belly for $10. (Alibi Staff, December 23, 2010)  Nob Hill Bar and GrillTues-Thurs: 11am-10pm
Fri-Sat: 11am-1:30am
Sun: noon-9pm
Closed Monday (hours can change without notice) $$$ • Vegetarian Available • Booze Served • Full Bar • Craft Beer • Catering • Take Out / To-Go • DJ • Dancing • Outdoor Patio Full review: Gastrobar is best after dinner (6/26/2008)
If you like your comfort food with a gourmet twist, it’s here. Nob Hill Bar and Grill boasts meatloaf (crowned with smoked bacon) and burgers (American kobe). Signature cocktails, a few vegetarian entrées, and a comfy but chic atmosphere make Nob Hill Bar and Grill a solid addition to the neighborhood. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) The process used to create Olo’s vibrant flavors guarantees live, active cultures in the product. There are 10 flavors available on tap at any given time, every one richly flavorful. (You can find this week’s list of flavors on Olo's website.) Follow the signs and take a cup to the stainless steel taps. Once you have your yogurt(s) in a cup, there are more than 45 toppings to crown your dish. Finish it off with a swirl of whipped cream and weigh in at the register. At less than 50 cents an ounce (and prices drop during cold weather), you can customize a treat that satisfies your palate and your pocketbook. (Alibi Staff, November 18, 2010) P’tit Louis Bistro Nob HillMon- Sat: 11 am- 5:30 pm
Thu- Sat: 5:30- 10 pm (hours can change without notice)
P’tit Louis’ new Nob Hill digs is a collaboration between Christopher Descarpentries, John Phinizy and Tom White of Il Vicino and Two Fools Tavern. Descarpentries has a knack for building Paris from scratch. The restaurant on Gold transports you to Paris of the ’20s. P’tit Louis on Silver resembles bistro along the outskirts of Paris. The menu welcomes diners to many of the downtown bistro’s popular dishes but there are some new choices as well. Descarpentries will continue the practice of daily specials. Nob Hill diners will have the added pleasure of dinner hours Thursday through Saturday and, when weather permits, alfresco dining on the patio. Special private seatings are still available on other evenings. (Alibi Staff, September 29, 2011) Satellite serves up coffee (the Best Coffee, according to Best of Burque Restaurants polls) and tea, as well as burritos, sandwiches and pastries. This is a good choice if you’re hungry late (it’s open until at least 10:30 p.m. most nights) or need a quick gift for your beverage-loving friends: We recommend the too-cute travel mugs. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010)  Scalo Northern Italian GrillSun 11am–2:30pm & 5pm–9pm
Mon–Thu 11am–2:30pm & 5pm–10pm
Fri–Sat 11am–2:30pm & 5pm–11pm (hours can change without notice) $$$ • Vegetarian Available • Gluten-free available • Booze Served • Full Bar • Wine Bar • Catering • Take Out / To-Go • Live Music • Outdoor Patio • Wireless Internet • Lounge Full review: Scalo Northern Italian Grill (6/6/2013)
The surprising thing about Scalo is that it’s simultaneously more fancy and less expensive than you’d think. It’s just as breezy and classy as ever in its high-ceilinged dining room. All of the bottles on the wine list are half-price on Monday nights, and there’s free, live music in the bar. Voted Best italian for 2013. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Serafin's Chile HutTues-Thurs 10 am-9 pm
Fri. 10 am-9:30 pm
Sat 9 am-9:30 pm
Sun 9 am -2 pm (hours can change without notice) Cuisine: New Mexican
Shogun SushiLunch:
Mon-Fri: 11:30am-2pm
Sat: 12:00pm-2:30pm
Dinner:
Mon-Thurs: 5:00-9:30pm Fri-Sat: 5:00-10:30pm
Closed Sunday (hours can change without notice)
Too much time studying can turn the sweetest soul into a big ’ol crab. But just so you remember that not all crabs are bad, take a lunch or dinner break at Shogun. There’s sushi, sashimi and nigiri, and the soft shell crab rolls are a treat worth mentioning a couple of times. The best part is watching your food get made right in front of you and then floated around the table on an armada of wooden boats. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) StreetFood AsiaSunday - Thursday 11am-10pm
Friday - Saturday 11am-11pm (hours can change without notice)
On the streets of Asia, vendors often specialize in one dish handed down through generations, preparing quick meals for passersby like hot noodle bowls, exotic sandwiches and spicy skewered satays. It’s a hotbed of cultural diversity including Vietnamese pho, Korean noodles, Japanese udon, and Malay and Chinese stir-fry. StreetFood Asia's menu offers a dizzying array of sauces, toppings, garnishes, meats, seafood, and vegetables in dinner portions or small plates in the heart of Nob Hill. Exotic bar drinks and an long list of excellent sakes adds sparkle to your meal. (Alibi Staff, July 12, 2011) The Thai Vegan menu includes fake shrimp, chicken, fish and pepper steak. That said, it isn’t the vegetarian faux meats that makes the place so good, but rather the fact that the cooks really know what they’re doing as they whip up their vegan delights. The Thai iced tea (yup, that’s vegan too) is like sipping Bangkok through a straw. (Alibi Staff, April 10, 2013)
This British Isles-style pub is the brainchild of successful local restaurateur Tom White (Scalo and Il Vicino). Highlights include buckets of beer, scads of Scotches and a full menu until 11 p.m. weekdays and midnight on weekends. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010)  Yanni's Mediterranean Grill and Opa BarMon-Thurs: 11am-9:30pm
Fri-Sat: 11am-10:30pm
Sun: 11:30am-8:30pm (hours can change without notice)
You love Yanni's. So do we. As the only restaurant in Albuquerque with a diverse and refined Greek-influenced Mediterranean menu, who can top them? Their adjoined Opa Bar seats about 85 people and is open for lunch, dinner or just cocktails. Painted deep red, dimly lit and accented with lots of dark wood, the lounge provides a stark contrast to the bright, light and airy dining rooms at Yanni's. It’s an ideal place for pre- or post-movie cocktails and snacks, or more substantial cuisine. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010)  Zinc Wine Bar & BistroWeekend Brunch
Sat & Sun 11am-2:30pm
Afternoon Intermezzo
Mon-Sat 3pm-5pm
Dinner
Sun-Thur: 5pm-10pm
Fri-Sat: 5pm-11pm
Cellar Bar
Mon-Sat: 5pm-1am
Sun: 5pm-11pm (hours can change without notice) Read more: On the Hunt for Chicken and Waffles (2/20/2014) Full review: A tale of two restaurants (12/20/2007)
Best Wine Bar winners in 2008’s Best of Burque poll, Zinc is a delightfully renovated historic space in Nob Hill, reborn as an upscale restaurant serving elegant American food with noticeable French inspiration. Thirsty? Don't miss the mocha, with “Zinc” written in chocolate syrup, or the wonderful selection of wines by the glass. Downstairs, the wine bar attracts a younger crowd for drinks and music. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Albuquerque - Old TownRoute 66 Malt ShopMon-Tues: 11am-6pm
Wed-Sat: 11am-9pm
Sun: noon-7pm (hours can change without notice)
Fantastic burgers, frito pie, hot and meaty sandwiches, and all kinds of old-fashioned soda fountain beverages are waiting for you in this tiny, authentic mom ’n’ pop diner. We love the bleu cheese green chile burger (only $3.95), salmon burger, fresh crab cake sandwich and homemade potato salad. The Malt Shop offers free delivery on $5 minimum orders to Old Town and Downtown every day, but be warned that it doesn’t accept plastic. (Alibi Staff, May 20, 2011) Albuquerque - Southeast
Try to disregard the fact that this place is attached to an auto emissions testing shop—the food is the real deal. The menu is packed with delicately flavored soups, rice and vermicelli dishes for the vegetarian and meat-eater alike. Portions are more than generous, and so are the prices. Try the lemongrass tofu. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Acapulco Tacos & BurritosMon-Sat: 7:00am-7:30pm
Closed Sunday (hours can change without notice)
These brightly painted stands sell quick, tasty Mexican standards for cheap. The burritos come wrapped in a delightfully moist and tender tortilla and are quite satisfying for the price (some are just $1.75). In fact, the most expensive dinner plate you can buy here comes in at just under $5 and features seven items. Beware: Acapulco is takeout only, and you’ll probably end up eating everything you bought before you make it back home. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Cervantes Restaurant & LoungeRestaurant:
Mon-Sat: 11am-10pm
Sun: 11am-9:30pm
Lounge:
Mon-Sat: 11am-11pm
Sun: 11am-10pm (hours can change without notice) Cuisine: New Mexican
Ah, the bar at Cervantes. It represents Albuquerque as we like to think of it: unbound by trends, not particularly fashionable, sometimes sketchy but mostly just full of good people. Go when it’s so hot you can’t bear one more minute in the sun. Drink enough margaritas to take the pain away. Then order up some of Cervantes’ home-cooked New Mexican food and eat until you’re stuffed. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010)  Giovanni’s PizzeriaMon-Thurs:11am-9pm
Fri: 11am-10pm
Sat: noon-10pm
Sun: 4-9pm (hours can change without notice) Cuisine: Pizza Full review: Thinner is better (6/7/2007)
Just thinking about the pizza here is enough to send our insulin levels into overdrive. The authentically crisp-yet-floppy New York-style thin crust is a perfect foundation for garlicky tomato sauce and a mountain of toppings. Buy it by the slice (just under a buck and a half, plus 35 cents for additional toppings), as a pie (12, 15 or 18 inches) or Sicilian style (a rectangle with eight big slices). There are also mammoth baked calzones, rolls and stromboli. They’re all stuffed to the gills with delicious ingredients—which is exactly how you’ll leave if you eat one. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) It’s the standard-bearer for Vietnamese food in Albuquerque and recipient of Best Vietnamese in our poll every year. May Café’s dining room is light and airy, and the service has become reliably fast and friendly. Try the Vietnamese sandwich appetizer, grilled pork with rice vermicelli, shrimp in ginger sauce or catfish in a clay pot. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) | 
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