Italian Albuquerque Restaurants
Albuquerque - Downtown
Aldo's Pizzeria
Mon-Fri 11am-12:00am
Sat-Sun 12pm-12:00am (hours can change without notice)
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 | | |  | | 3.14 rating (21 votes) |
Espresso Fino
Cozy but not cramped and comfy without excess, Espresso Fino is a gem of a coffee shop tucked into a narrow building Downtown. One (really nice) man runs the register and espresso machine, working fast but managing a perfect pour each time. Order an espresso and get snug near their small communal library or sit outside and watch traffic on Gold pass by. Whether you need a quick fix or have hours to fill, Espresso Fino is an ideal spot for a personalized cup of very fine joe.
| | | | | 3.91 rating (11 votes) |
Park Avenue Pizzeria
This hidden Downtown gem (formerly known as Firenze) serves simple, delicious pizza. Additionally, they have salads and desserts available. They also cater, dragging their wood-burning stove wherever they go. They even deliver to those within a 1.5 mile radius of their location. The Salsiccia pizza is insanely savory.
Full review: Firenze serves up a mean pie if you can find it ()
| | | | | 4.9 rating (6 votes) |
Albuquerque - Far Northeast Heights
Scarpa’s
Sun-Thu: 11am-9pm
Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm (hours can change without notice)
Brick-oven pizza may have come to us from California, but they do it pretty well here in New Mexico. The chicken Caesar pizza is genius with white cream sauce and a salad right on top of the pie. And if the pizzas don’t get you going, there’s homemade pasta, yummy minestrone and a lineup of excellent beer. Perhaps the best thing on the menu is the torta dessert—a mountain of puff pastry, baked apples and cinnamon ice cream. Dive in with a demitasse of fresh espresso.
| | | | | 3.47 rating (44 votes) |
Tomato Cafe
$ • Vegetarian Available • Booze Served • Wine Bar • Craft Beer • Wine • Delivery • Catering • Take Out / To-Go • Wireless Internet
One of you wants pizza, another insists on soup and salad, the third won’t eat anything but pasta. Don’t waste time fighting; just get on over to Tomato Cafe. It’s quick, inexpensive and all-you-can-eat. Those aren’t usually words you’d use to describe genuinely good food but the pizza here is. Super-thin-crusted and topped with things like feta, basil, barbecued chicken and artichoke hearts, it’s a dream come true (except for Chicago-style fans).
| | | | | 3.66 rating (58 votes) |
Trombino's Bistro Italiano
Mon-Thurs: 4pm-10pm
Fri: 4pm-10:30pm
Sat: 3pm-10:30pm
Sun: 3pm-9pm (hours can change without notice)
Cuisine: Italian
$$$ • Vegetarian Available • Booze Served • Full Bar • Wine Bar • Craft Beer • Wine • Catering • Take Out / To-Go
Trombino's Bistro Italiano has been an institution of family-style Italian dining in the Heights for more than 30 years. It houses an impressively fat menu that includes a full bar, espresso drinks and an ample wine list. The service is quicker than a Hollywood marriage, and the waitstaff seems particularly knowledgeable about the food and wines. Gravitate to the more rustic Italian fare—lemon-basil chicken salad, grilled homemade Italian sausage, prosciutto-wrapped asparagus and manicotti--all are amply portioned and tasty.
| | | | | 3.96 rating (39 votes) |
Albuquerque - I-25 Corridor
Torinos’ @ Home
Monday- Saturday 11am- 9pm
Closed Sunday (hours can change without notice)
Cuisine: Italian
If you want fancy food but don’t feel like getting all gussied up, give Torinos’ a try. The food here is where all the energy goes, from authentic recipes to fresh, local ingredients, you can tell that the owners care about what you’re putting in your mouth. They even serve local wines and beers! We recommend the beef cheek manicotti that’s been braised for five hours. Yum.
| | | | | 5 rating (1 vote) |
Albuquerque - Midtown
Gino’s Pizzeria
Sun-Thurs: 11am-9pm
Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm (hours can change without notice)
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| | | | | 3.78 rating (64 votes) |
Saratori’s Pastry Shop
Mon-Fri 9am-5:30
Sat 9am-5pm
Sun Closed (hours can change without notice)
Combining his daughters’ names—Sara and Tori—Tully’s owner Johnny Camuglia came up with Saratori’s, then put to use a wealth of family Italian baking recipes. Limone farfalla (crumbly lemon bows), buccellati biscotto (rolled cookies filled with figs), buttery, shell-shaped sfogliatelle with hundreds of flaky ripples and an orange rind-and-ricotta cheese center, and albicocca biscotti (apricot-stuffed biscuits) are just some of the goodies to be found in Camuglia's cases. All are delicious. Closed Sundays.
Full review: Just desserts from two new bakeries ()
| | | | | 3 rating (54 votes) |
Tully’s Italian Deli
Mon-Fri 9 am-5:30 pm
Sat 9 am-5 pm
Closed Sunday (hours can change without notice)
This small Italian delicatessen is jam-packed with enough imported and domestic meats, cheeses and specialty items to turn any kitchen into an authentic cucina Italiana. At the meat counter you'll find fresh prosciutto, salami, house-made sausage, and a variety of veal, beef and pork cuts. Cheeses run the gamut from humble staples like Parmesan, Pecorino Romano and fresh mozzarella to fancier formaggio like Fontina, Gorgonzola and Locatelli. Step over to the lunch counter for a quick Italian snack made with ingredients you know are top-notch.
| | | | | 3.9 rating (21 votes) |
Albuquerque - Nob Hill
Il Vicino
Sun-Thu: 11am-11pm
Fri- Sat: 11am-midnight (hours can change without notice)
$$ • Vegetarian Available • Booze Served • Craft Beer • Wine • Catering • Take Out / To-Go • Outdoor Patio
Il Vicino’s thin-crusted, gourmet-topped pizzas are perennial favorites among Alibi readers, but the big salads are equally popular. Order at the register, and a server brings the food to your table, making weekday lunches speedy. The open kitchen gives you something to stare at while you wait. Stop in for a quick lunch or a late afternoon microbrew at one of the sidewalk tables.
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| | | | | 4.09 rating (58 votes) |
The Last Call
Tues: 5:05pm-2:34am
Wed-Thurs: 5:05pm- midnight
Fri-Sat: 5:05pm- 2:34am
Closed Sunday and Monday (hours can change without notice)
Cuisine: American, Greek/Mediterranean, Deli/Sandwiches, Caribbean/Cuban, Asian Fusion, Italian, French, Seafood, Pizza, Vegetarian/Health Foods
The Last Call is one of the best late-night eateries in town. They consistently have excellent food with plenty of vegetarian options. Beat the midnight crowd and go early for dinner, or even earlier now that they’re open for lunch. In other words, nothing is standing between you and a taste of heaven. The Cali burrito with veggies is perfection, but we highly recommend the fish tacos and truffle grilled cheese, too.
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| | | | | 3.69 rating (32 votes) |
Limonata
Mon-Fri: 7am-5pm
Sat-Sun: 8am-5pm (hours can change without notice)
This sunny café occupies the sweet spot in The Village at Silver and Wellesley. Limonata offers killer espresso and teas, paired with a large array of mouth-watering Italian treats. Try the prosciutto panini, the antipasto platter for two or stock up on authentic Italian groceries in the market. Don’t forget to order a Nutella or strawberry jam crêpe. You’ll have the pleasure of watching the cooking process right before your eyes.
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| | | | | 4 rating (7 votes) |
Albuquerque - North Valley
Fastino’s Turbo Bistro
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| | | | | 3.67 rating (3 votes) |
Luigi’s Restaurant & Pizzeria
Sun-Thurs: 11am-9pm
Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm (hours can change without notice)
$$ • Vegetarian Available • Gluten-free available • Delivery • Catering • Take Out / To-Go • Outdoor Patio
Luigi and his mom, Tina, do all of the Italian cooking themselves at this North Valley staple. Try the pasta dishes with a variety of family recipe sauces or the veal and seafood specialties, then top it all off with a fresh cannoli or a slice of homemade tiramisu. (There’s also New York-style and Sicilian pizzas and calzones.) Luigi’s dishes out a daily all-you-can-eat buffet (along with an all-you-can-eat spaghetti special for lunch) and a seafood buffet on Friday evenings. Cap it all off with a fresh espresso and, believe us, you won't leave hungry.
| | | | | 3.81 rating (33 votes) |
Mario’s Pizzeria & Ristorante
Mario’s is great in the afternoon after the lunch crowds and before dinner for any size of meal. The sandwiches, calzones and pizzas are far more substantial. You and the guys just come in from a rousing game of golf? Stop in the afternoon and share Mario’s mega meat pizza or the gouba nachos.
| | | | | 3.41 rating (12 votes) |
Restoration Pizza
Mon-Wed: 11am-10pm
Thu-Sat: 11am-11pm
Sun: Noon-10pm (hours can change without notice)
For pizza, there are more choices in terms of toppings and sizes than you can shake a stick at. They offer gluten-free crusts, as well as a CauliPower crust, so dietary restrictions are supported here. I opted for the simple traditional go-to, a large pepperoni. At $14.50 for a 16-inch single-topping pizza, the price fit. The crust is solid, with enough crunch to feel sturdy, but the dough above still has some softness to it. The sauce was rich and flavorful, while the cheese was gooey and stretchy. The pepperoni was great, covering the face of the pie sufficiently and allowing me to get a piece in every bite. From the first bite, you can tell that these are all high quality ingredients that come together to create something truly worth devouring.
Full review: Restoration Pizza makes an impact in the community ()
Alibi recommends: Appetizers are amazing, and so is the pizza.
Vibe: Open, friendly, comfortable.
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Albuquerque - Northeast Heights
Fastino’s
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| | | | | 2.83 rating (29 votes) |
Gino’s Pizzeria
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| | | | | 4 rating (27 votes) |
Mario’s Pizzeria & Ristorante
Mario’s is great in the afternoon after the lunch crowds and before dinner for any size of meal. The sandwiches, calzones and pizzas are far more substantial. You and the guys just come in from a rousing game of golf? Stop in the afternoon and share Mario’s mega meat pizza or the gouba nachos. And there are espresso and gelato, too.
| | | | | 3.74 rating (38 votes) |
