Joe's Pasta House

★★★★☆ 4.4 (763) • $$

"After loving Joe's for more than a decade, it is with great sadness that I have to downgrade my previous 4 star to 2.5, rounded down. The atmosphere is no longer the kitschy Italian, dim but comfortable "traditional" US Italian restaurant. It is now much lighter and brighter. While this is great for my aging eyes to read the menu, it just ruined the ambiance I'd grown so used too. The service was good, not quite up to the attentive staff of before, but still ok. The food. It just isn't close to what it was. 12 years ago I swore I'd never consider the Olive Garden again. Sadly, I can't say that any longer. We will be looking for a different traditional Italian spot. I hope things turn back around, it's sad when a business you loved sells and changes so dramatically for the worse."

M'tucci's Italian

★★★★☆ 4.1 (600) • $$

"We went to the location Central Ave. There are 4 restaurants in Albuquerque all locally owned. Each has a different theme. The one we attended is based on Rome so the dishes may vary. My husband and I had the custom charcuterie board where we got to pick the meat, cheese and spread. My husband had the spaghetti and meatballs and I had a small pecan salad and an order or risotto. We also had the order of different breads. I also had a cocktail with just the right amount of alcohol. Prices were reasonable and the food was delicious. The bread was soft inside and crunchy on the outside. Delicious. Parking is off street but there's a garage nearby. The only thing I didn't enjoy is that the tables for 2 people are very close together. The bigger tables have more privacy."

M'tucci's Moderno

★★★★☆ 4.3 (499) • $$

"I haven't found that "go-to" menu item here yet. In the handful of times we've eaten here, I can say the atmosphere is almost great and the wait staff is fantastic when attending to customers. The home-boy fraternity antics when the oncoming staff parades through the dining area to clock in for work takes away the 5th star for me."

Trombino's Bistro Italiano

★★★★☆ 3.8 (454) • $$

"This was a lovely and classy experience for our family. The environment definitely depicts the Italian vibe and the atmosphere just wraps you and makes you feel you are actually in Italy. This is definitely a nice place to take out your loved one on a date. The service is efficient and effective. Our waitress Maria was excellent and was constantly checking that our needs were met. The food was delicious and we were beyond surprised on how on point the food was. The chicken scallopinni had the right balance of lime and wine to it. The artichoke on top of the chicken was chewy on top of the dish and gave it this beautiful aroma."

Amore Neapolitan Pizzeria-Green Jeans

★★★★☆ 4.4 (312) • $$

"One of the best gluten free crusts we've tried. We ordered the Zia. It was perfect. They also offer dairy free cheese for our lactose intolerant family members, making pizza more delightful again. If you're celiac, Amore is a yes!"

Saggios

★★★★☆ 3.5 (462) • $$

"One of my favorite dishes is the Chicken Penne green chili. Tonight it was exceptionally good. I wish the chili had a little more of a bite but chili is hit miss but it was all good n"

M’tucci’s Bar Roma

★★★★☆ 4.2 (265) • $$

"Overall: M'tucci isn't traditional Italian but it is quite good if you want something that feels like a comfort meal.Food: 4Braised Pork Cacio e Pepe Pizza: The pizza was excellent. The crust was thin but wasn't overly crispy. It had the right amount of bite and an excellent char. The pork was melt in your mouth tender.Pasta Tartufo: This was a decadent pasta similar to a carbonara. I didn't like the sauce that much because it felt a little grainy.Service: 5The wait staff is always excellent. They are patient/careful with requests and dietary restrictions. They pay attention to your table without hovering or interrupting too much.Ambiance: 5The restaurant is a great place to eat with friends or for a date night. The only con is that it's super hard to find parking in Nob Hill."

M'tucci's Twenty-Five

★★★★☆ 3.8 (309) • $$

"Great Italian date place! I feel like that should say it all. They got a bar, a quiet fire place type area and a general for everybody area; not to mention outside seating for when it's warm enough. Service was stellar. I had to order an item unexpectedly last minute after the last call and they still did it for me. The servers are also on top of custom orders to accommodate allergens and preferences. Food was equally awesome. Crab ravioli was super tasty."

Andiamo!

★★★★☆ 3.6 (321) • $$

"Christmas Eve dinner. It was "mid." Booked because of Resy availability and credit card kickback. Felt uncomfortably cramped, overly expensive, food was not extraordinary, but service was good, good location, easy street parking."

Lino's Trattoria and Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 4 (257) • $$

"Absolutely fabulous restaurant in so many ways. Food was outstanding. We actually were looking for a different restaurant but due to construction and bad GPS directions we ended up here on our first night in town. The food was amazing and during a week long trip we ate here 4 times. Try it, you'll like it."

Pizzeria Luca

★★★★☆ 3.9 (253) • $$

"We have sat at a table and at the bar and no matter where we have seated we get the best service!!The food is absolutely delicious!"

Tully's Italian Deli

★★★★☆ 4.4 (182) • $$

"What an amazing place for Italian bakery goods and other Italian products! We went to get some traditional Italian Christmas cookies and came away with great deals and tasty cookies and desserts! Walking in the deli smell was amazing! They sell sandwiches, Italian pastas and frozen items! Definitely a treat of a place! Service was really great and they were bringing fresh cookies out! Amazing!"

Osteria D'Assisi

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (305) • $$

"Delicious menu, homemade pasta, and great service, wine list is top tier and nice patio."

Cafe Grazie

★★★★☆ 4.1 (192) • $$

"New take of Italian food from people who love good food.The service is outstanding and definitely there will be a nezt time.The ambiance is clean and sober with class.The menu has Italian dishes interpreted in a South American way."

Pizza Castle

★★★★☆ 4.3 (173) • $

"First time going to the new pizza castle spot. The pizza was so delicious! We went for lunch with our goddaughters and every bite was followed with an yumm at the end... The marinara is the serious some of the best in albuquerque. It's fresh with perfect amount of spice! I'll have to order a side a of marinara to finish off my crust next time!"

Pizanos

★★★★☆ 4 (166) • $$

"Pizza was good. I recommend anything with green chile. We had the Taosano with both meats and the crust was really good (not soggy). Pizaños is sadly not dog friendly. Pro tip for the owners: There is an alcove out front that would be perfect for tables so folks can dine with their dogs. We weren't the only dog parents who took our pizza to go."

Mondo Italiano

★★★★☆ 3.5 (196) • $$

"After a short vacation from Mondo (the crowds were ridiculous) we came back to enjoy late lunch. Beautiful traditional Italian food, fantastic service (thank you Sarah) and a comfortable casual atmosphere.... Mondo is just as good, if not better than it's ever been. And reasonably priced!!!!"

Sassella

★★★★☆ 4.2 (135)

"WowWhat a beautiful birthday dinner I had at this spot. The chef sent us a round of Prosecco and a free dessert purely because it was my birthday with no prior requests. They truly treat their customers with the utmost quality. Although, the wait staff was slightly unprofessional but it was not problematic. The food is super luscious, high quality, fresh, and filling. I completely forgot to take photos of my meal but I got the lobster pasta and tried the meals my friends ordered, which were also super delicious. I think my favorite was the mushroom ravioli, but I indulged in my own dish!The desserts are a must have! They are all very good and not too sweet! My favorite was the pear chocolate dessert that the chef sent to our table with a cute candle. Will definitely be back!"

Piatanzi

★★★★☆ 3.7 (172) • $$

"My husband and I like this place for its decor, service and cool ambiance. The appetizers and wine selections are really good. The pasta entrees, which we like to order, are not quite as good as one would hope. Sometimes seems as if only salt is used as seasoning. Still I would recommend this place."

Pizzeria Espiritu

★★★★☆ 4.1 (127) • $$

"Crazy holiday weekend in the downtown area made us look for something more away. So glad we did! Waitress was kind, accommodating, and attentive. Nice clean little restaurant probably 10 tables. Everything we ordered was delicious. Supreme pizza fresh veggies and well portioned. I had the 3 mushroom pasta. It was better than any pasta dish I have had in quite a while. The cannoli was a perfect dessert. Well worth the stop! If I was local I would return."

Tomato Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (130) • $$

"The cafe is presenting one of the best menus out of Italua. The Polenta was excellent paired with linguine and one of the zesty sauces offered. The pizzas offered numbered in the dozen, vegetarian optional. The family enjoyed the homemade ravioli. The salad bar was divine. We topped lunch off with complimentary ice cream. Beer & Wine available. Felicimo!"

Capo's Corner

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (145) • $$

"Food here was simply mediocre. My friends and I were so excited to try this place because we could smell of garlic bread every day walking home from skiing so we had to give this place a try. Unfortunately, we were overall disappointed in the food, but I think with managed expectations it wouldn't have been as bad. Nothing tasted homemade but rather straight from a jar or frozen. Some positives are that you are able to order a small portion of food that still comes with tons of food (eggplant parm with spaghetti). The fried zucchini was delicious and the pizza was the most safe entree. Although we had high expectations I think if you find the hidden gems on the menu this place could be good."

Goodfellas Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 3.9 (93)

"I'm very happy today! Minutes from home in a former Dominos location, is Goodfellas Pizzaria. They opened today. I'm their second customer. The pizza is delicious! We got a large (16 inch) pizza with pepperoni and red onion. The crust is thin but chewy, perfectly baked, with some crunch on the edges. This pizza had the right amount of sauce, cheese and pepperoni. We could smell the goodness from the moment we were handed the box! Our pizza was ready in the 15 minutes as promised. The staff/owners are friendly and helpful. We got a free cannoli for later. I'm so glad to have really good pizza so close. They have several things that I'm looking forward to trying."

Aldo's New York Style Pizzeria

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (153) • $

"Wow! This place is terrible! Cold food and high prices! I totally recommend this place if you wanna spend a lot of money! 0/10"

Shorty's Bar Be Cue

★★★★☆ 3.7 (74) • $$

"I'm vegetarian do I didn't get to try the smoked meats. But, the pizza is excellent. What I loved the most is the root beer float. Tons of soft serve and locally brewed root beer.... Yum! Definitely a treat of small American town!"

Bruno's Pizzeria

★★★★★ 4.5 (40)

"Simply the best place for take out. Fast friendly service. It doesn't get any better than this."

Chicago Pizza Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.9 (34)

"Best pizza I've had here in Albuquerque. I had the deluxe combo with sausage, peppers, onions, mushrooms and olives. Great crust and the sauce is delicious. I also love the fact that it's owned and run by Veterans. Drop a couple of dollars in the box and support our Veterans."

Amore Neapolitan Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 3.5 (39)

"This place is in a great spot in Tincan Alley. My 7 yr old son recommended this place to me and now we enjoy coming back for their pizza. Service can either be quick or slow depending on how busy they are. Sometimes you have to wait for anyone to get your order and we didn't like that at first since we stood for a while without any acknowledgement from the staff. Pizzas are delicious and thin while being flavorful. We always get 3 small individual pizzas. Definitely recommend.Ambiance varies but you can sit anywhere that's open even outside upstairs."

Fastino's Turbo Bistro

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (42) • $

"I've eaten at Fastino's since they opened and the food is amazing! The salads are fantastic! Seriously, the salad dressings are incredible and the veggies are super fresh! The pasta is always incredible and they have a killer family meal deal. I like the pizza too. Frankly, there are just a ton of great options. The real star here, however, is the fresh squeezed orange juice! It's incredible. My husband craves it and he is super picky when it comes to orange juice. But remember to ask for it without ice because they put it in as a default. The location is super convenient but it can get a little backed up because they never have the second lane open. I think this is probably due to staffing and cost efficiency but it would be nice to have the option of both lanes again."

Green'Z Artisan Salad & Pasta

★★★★☆ 4.1 (17)

"I ordered the Shawarma Bowl and LOVED it. Not only is it tasty but also nourishing!! I'm confused as to why this one reviewer is complaining about how expensive it is when every vendor in Tin Can is at a similar price point if not more expensive? The "$4" comment is laughable. In this economy?? Anyways, back to how delicious my bowl was-- I love that it's healthy AND fairly priced IMO. I met the owner and he was very thoughtful and kind. I'm very grateful that I have access to a healthy local restaurant near my home!!"