Saggios

You know it's been ages since I've found myself at Saggios let alone the OG location. I remember discovering it in my college years when me and my friends would meet up here countless weeknights and weekends. This place used to be one of my favorites. Then I graduated and unfortunately never quite found myself coming back even when they expanded to the Coronado mall. Anyone who's kept up with my last few reviews knows that I've been on a mission to find a great calzone in town after my favorite place sadly closed shop earlier this year.After reading some wild reviews of the Calzones at this joint from Yelp I found myself curious and eager to try on in hopes to find that familiar flavor I've longed for. Walking in I was amazed how much the place looked very much the same as I recalled from my college years. I was glad to see that. Most places after that long of a period usually make a lot of cosmetic changes so I was glad to see only minor changes.I was a little disappointed I ordered ahead on the phone 25 minutes prior to my arrival and still had to wait another 20. At least the box felt hot so I had high hopes. I got home and dug into that bad boy. I did a custom pepperoni and extra cheese. I'm pretty basic lol. I'm not gonna lie the presentation was strange but I went ahead and took that first bite and I was a delightful surprised. I really enjoyed the seasoning. It sent my taste buds into overdrive. I wish the crust was a little crispier but overall between the seasoning and the cheeses, the pepperonis, and of course the sauce you know what it was actually really tasty. You can tell they used high quality ingredients and it was prepared fresh which I really appreciated. I basically forgot about the wait and forgave them because the food spoke for itself. It was well worth the wait!Overall the vibe of the place is very much the same from what I'd remembered from 10 years ago. I'm so glad I gave them a try again. I'm gonna keep trying other places calzones to figure out whose I like best but until I try more I won't know who's number 1 but I will say Saggios is definitely towards the top for sure! Thanks Saggios for restoring my faith! I'll gladly be back!

I was looking forward to saggio's for 2 weeks! It was f**kin gross!! Pizza was not finish cooking , still doughy like literally it was still dough!! Most of the pizza was undercooked! The pizza was not even cut through the doughy supposed crust!?! We had to cut it ourselves with the plastic knives because the silverware were all gone. Later the pizza made us nauseous and throwing up the next morning. Wtf! There was how many staff of dudes on a Friday night just looking snot face and being rude. I will never go back to saggios or even recommend. Yet they're across UNM! Do not waste your appetite or money here!

A good university area restaurant that's popular. The decor is fun and very unique with the walls painted in vibrant and detailed murals. There are comfy booths to sit in. Eat in if you feel like a casual, fairly crowded vibe. The food is good. It's one of the best places I've found in town for good, big vegetarian salads. The Asian style salad is yummy. I like the pizza too. A hand-tossed variety with good flavor that hits the spot when in the mood for some basic satisfying pizza. Good prices and portion sizes.

This is our go-to place to eat whenever we are down town. The food is always consistent and the portion sizes are on point. Reasonably priced and the service is quick. The pizza is good but I always go for the pastas! The baked ziti is absolutely delicious! They have daily specials that my husband always likes to try out. If you are looking for a casual dining experience then look no further this is definitely the place to go! Just don't forget to order at the front before you sit down. There is no table service.

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

The aesthetics of this place is still present and conveys a relaxing environment. However taste and quality of food has gone down. I was disappointed in my trip today and spent a good 80 bucks that doent match with quality of food I received. They call your name when food is ready and no table service. Save your buck and go somewhere else. However if anything go in for a snack like a cannoli and study of relax.

I've been going to Saggio's since I was in college, way back since 1999. Sandwiches, pastas, mussels, pizza, calzones... All here is delicious. Local beer is available on tap. You'll always find something new looking at the decor. Great place for casual dining with family or friends.

Food: Very good.Service: Not very goodAmbiance: kitschy Albuquerque historyMy wife and I have always liked Saggios and have recommended them, but yesterday (Saturday, June 15, 2024, "order-in at 3:18 PM) was a very bad experience with the service. It was like the good, the bad and the ugly. We have the pictures to prove it! Before I get into the bad and the ugly, let me start with the good. The store was virtually empty on a Saturday afternoon, so the only wait time was for the two young women to decide they wanted to step up to the register and talk to us. That took at least five minutes while they puttered around ignoring us. It seemed to us that they hate their jobs and didn't really want to be there. OK, what was good? You were out of classic cannolis and the young blonde woman offered to make some for us which she did. And they were perfect, as always. Now the bad. My spouse ordered a #1 (a slice, a salad and a drink) but changed her mind, as soon as she saw the "Fried Ravioli" on the menu! What was bad was the clerk's reaction to her changing her mind - after all, she had typed in the order already and I was going to get the included drink as unsweetened iced tea. The Mrs. was going to have a side pasta salad and a beer. It seemed like undoing all that was a major chore. Oh well!After much angst, I ordered what I thought would be a reasonably healthy choice: The Caribbean Shrimp salad: Cajun shrimp, pineapple, red & yellow peppers, cabbage, romaine & iceberg lettuce, cilantro, red onions, and almonds tossed in Caribbean Vinaigrette topped with Mozzarella & drizzled in Cilantro Ranch." Not a bad choice for someone looking to limit carbs...Order in, we got her beer, then sat down to wait for "Sue" to be called. Her ravioli came up to the bar in less than 10 minutes -- probably closer to 5! And it was delicious (I was forced to help her eat a couple of them)! Before I changed my diet, I would no doubt have asked for a double order, they are THAT good! Eating the ravioli was when I realized that I didn't have anything to drink -- remember it would have been part of a #1 which wifey didn't get. So, I went back up, waited while the one woman still there finished placing pepperoni slices (ever so carefully) on a half a pizza destined for slices I guess. She finally came over and I said I needed a drink. In a somewhat surly tone (I thought), she reminded me that, only with the #1 was I to earn a drink (my words)! I knew that and said, "I know, may I please purchase a large, unsweetened iced tea?" And, I added that I'd like to pay for two cannolis that the other person was going to make for us. OK, done.And now the ugly: If you'll recall, the order was timestamped "3:18:17 PM" and, around 3:40, I went up to the counter to inquire about my salad. The clerk went back to the kitchen, returned and assured me that it was being constructed. OK, I sat back down. The raviolis were gone now. So we waited. At 3:48 PM (by now I was clock-watching) I went back up to the delivery side of the bar and asked again about my order. Jokingly, I asked if they had gone to Louisiana, jumped on a shrimp trawler, netted a few shrimp and flew back to ABQ with their catch! She looked at me as if I was from Mars...anyway, she checked again and promised it was coming soon. A few minutes later (at 3:55 PM) she actually brought my salad to our table! Thank you! 37 minutes to construct an admittedly large, tasty salad, that was full of fresh ingredients, albeit a little red onion forward, although they are easy to pick out. The photos I'll attach to this review give you an idea how large the serving is. I immediately asked for a takeout container, which arrived instantly, as if predicted! What was surprising was how little shrimp there were. With all that time, I would have thought they would be giant prawns. Instead, the tiny condiment cup of objects reminded me of the teeny, tiny shrimp that gave the species its name! They were certainly shrimpy! I ate the shrimp (all one tablespoon worth) with about a third of the salad. The rest of the greens served as Sunday breakfast this morning. For $14.95, I think Saggios needs to reevaluate the value of that dish. Lettuce is cheap....So that's it: the good, the not so good, the bad, not terrible, (except for my wait), and the ugly - that tiny ounce of microscopic Cajun shrimp. We expect better from Saggio's. It's been a favorite since I moved here from NJ 8 years ago. My Father's Day weekend date with Mrs. J. could certainly have been better.

The panini sandwich and Caesar salad were excellent. Probably the best Caesar salad I ever had! The staff is very helpful and know the menu really well. It was a little loud in there but it's so beautiful there is a lot to look at.

The foods great! The service leaves a lot to be desired!! They're making their booths for very skinny people.