Charming place. Stopped for a glass of wine and snack. Olives were very tasty, they had to go pluck off the tree though. Bartender was attentive to our beverages. read more

Had a lovely first time experience at Central Bodega. Best steak frites in town and succulent lamb. Mariah was an absolute gem & took great care of us. Excellent cocktails & carrot cake cupcake for dessert. Stepped across the street to their sister establishment - The Parlor Room where Jacob made great cocktails. Great evening out in Nob Hill! read more

Went here again for my wife's birthday and had another wonderful meal. This is a great spot for a birthday dinner or date night. Service here was excellent as always! Central Bodega changes up their menu periodically which means the marrow was sadly absent. We tried a few new dishes including the parmesan-crusted Sol which was absolutely delicious. The Parmesan crust was very well done and the garlic mashed potatoes were excellent. The clam mainstay is always a good option too. read more

Central Bodega - Parmesan-crusted Sol - Wine Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

My word, I sure hope this place succeeds (and I have a very good feeling it will). The food was glorious. The service was fantastic. The ambiance was really lovely, though the table spacing was quite close, and, in the small space, nearby conversations became increasingly loud as the room filled up by 12:30. We strolled in for brunch on Sunday around 11:40, and they surprisingly asked if we had a reservation... fancy... must be trending! We didn't, but there was a number of open tables and they seated us right away. Upstairs was hopping and reservation only by that time. Not sure why it was so popular comparatively; the ambiance was no better up there, as far as our party of three was concerned. They have a very extensive wine list, and all the lovely brunchy cocktails. Their menu, though modest in breadth, was amply diverse - sandwiches, omelettes, Benedicts, and the sweet stuff too, and all very unique and delightful sounding! They have a weekend special omelette and avocado toast (today's came with a dollop of egg salad! It almost sold me, but...) We opted for the whipped feta, drizzled in honey and accompanied by radish and tomato, served with crostinis. Divine. I marveled at how they managed to make feta the consistency of homemade whipped cream! I got the Italian Benedict, which comes with polenta patties instead of English muffins. Sublime. Perfectly basted eggs with a delicate flavor that didn't scream "CHOLESTEROL!!" like the usual serving. We asked for hot sauce and received a glorious dish of chef-made Buffalo sauce (which they charged us a dollar for, by the way }:p). Simply put, marvelous flavor in all ways. My only gripe was the conspicuous lack of an espresso machine. It's so very Italian feeling in this cozy little bistro. Why can't mama have a dang macchiato?! Apparently they're saving up for one and should have it soon. I hope so; it was a terrible spoiler! I ended up with regular coffee, and it was a very mediocre brew. In this writer's opinion, coffee is the sweet mana of brunch, so I have to drop a star. But don't be dissuaded, fellow diners! It's a terrific spot to stop in at of your looking for a bite and some atmosphere in Nob Hill. And you don't mind throwing down about $15-20 for an entree. I'll TOTALLY be back... on payday... macchiato or not. Yum! read more

Central Bodega - Italian Benedict (polenta instead of muffin) yummy - Wine Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Dinner experience was good. Would come again. Brunch not so good. Probably won't come again. Food sounded interesting but didn't meet expectations. Service? Hmmm tricky ; needs to be less selective? Ambiance? Was downstairs and voices carried a lot. read more

Love this place during Sunday brunch. (I don't think they Saturday brunch I was given a lunch menu) Personally my favorite is the bread and honey butter and oil (although i wish they would toast it). The whipped feta is absolutely delicious you have to get it. read more

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I was pretty excited to check out Central Bodega on Friday evening. I had heard a lot of great things about this new restaurant located in Nob Hill and it did not disappoint. The decor and aesthetics of the restaurant really grab your attention as you walk into the restaurant. We were sat upstairs and immediately greeted by our server. He offered his recommendations and had excellent hospitality. Throughout our service our water was topped off pretty frequently for the Friday dinner rush. As for the food, we started off with the cantaloupe wrapped in prosciutto and whipped feta. Both I highly recommend. Next, we shared an order of the French mussels. Definitely a tasty dish and reminded me of clam chowder in taste. For the main course I had the steak frites. The steak was cooked perfect and was a pretty good cut of meat. For dessert, we had the bread pudding which was delicious. I'll definitely come back to Central Bodega to try out the rest of the menu. They had great service and hospitality. The restaurant itself is warm and cozy. read more

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I came here for brunch and what a great find this was! I had the avocado toast, Spanish style mussels and an Italian sandwich (this was to go for later). I've never had an avocado toast before so I don't have anything to compare it to, but it was light, flavorful and decadent at the same time. My friends ordered a side of crispy bacon to top the toasts with and it made it even better. Everything is better with bacon! The Spanish style mussels were cooked perfectly with a very flavorful broth and some warm bread to dip into. I was afraid of rubbery overcooked mussels, but they were the perfect texture. The Italian sandwich I ordered to go so I could have it later that day. The sandwich was filled with very high quality meats, but there was no sauce. It needed something to make it less dry. None the less, it was still very tasty. Since I was home, I added some mayo and pesto and it was perfect. Cole was our server. He was gracious, polite, friendly and accommodating. It was a pleasure dining here. I will definitely be back again! read more

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Was here on a Friday but then I got there I realized that it was a"no-meat" Friday for me due to Lent, but luckily they had a delicious grilled cheese sandwich! Pretty good and it filled my tummy! read more

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LOVE LOVE LOVE The decor and ambience is perfection. The food melds together refreshing and unexpected flavors that are presented similar to that of a fancy large scale restaurant. The staff is lovely and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this place for your next date night or girls night. The location is smaller so make sure you reserve a table in advance so you don't miss out. read more

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The seafood linguine special was out of this world! The Greek plate was spectacular. Service Dominic was exceptional. A fun atmosphere too. Young crowd. Best meal that I can recall in Albuquerque. read more

My sister and I are both vegetarians. We went to Central Bodega and I ordered an omelette and she ordered the Spanish Eggs Benedict without chorizo. Waiter said it would be no problem to leave the chorizo out. When the dish came, the sauce had squishy chunks of chorizo in it -- seems like the hollandaise probably had the chorizo mixed in already. I ate a biteful and tasted the pork myself. I've been veg for 24 years and found it upsetting. My sis hates wasting food, so she tried to eat around the pork. I informed our waiter, he said he was terribly sorry, but the dish was still on the bill. The classier move would have been to remove it from the bill. read more

Amazing new restaurant located in Nob Hill! I've been waiting to come here for the longest time and I'm so glad that we were able to walk in on a Thursday night. My guess is that won't be the norm after more people here about this place! The staff greeted us right away and sat us downstairs. I can't wait to see what upstairs looks like next time! We ordered their house special for our appetizer, Whipped Feta, and it was airy and delightful. I've never had anything like it before and it was actually really tasty. The server told us that they spray feta through a whipped cream canister and that is such a genius and bold idea! For our entrées, we both ordered the steak frites and they were so amazingly tasty! They come with fries (like steak frites should) and the fries were the perfect amount of crispy. The steak was cooked perfectly, very flavorful, and just gorgeous! For my drink, I ordered the Hummingbird. It was refreshing and sweet, perfect drink for my first one here (I ordered two because it was so good)! Finally, dessert was great! We had their seasonal dessert and it was tasty. Basically their take on a strawberry shortcake, but so much better than your average one! All in all, the staff was amazing and attentive, the drinks were beautiful and tasty, and the food was delicious! I cannot wait to come back here! read more

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An other great addition to Nob Hill! This is great as a date night spot or for a small group of friends. We set upstairs which had great decor and a surprisingly excellent view of the Sandia's at sunset. The service was excellent, I asked for a whisky forward cocktail and the bartender made an adaption of a vieux carre which was an excellent choice. The other cocktails on the menu were crafted well and had a good variety for all drinkers. The wine list also has a great selection. The food was all delicious. Whipped feta and Spanish mussels were our choice for appetizers. It was recommended to go with the fries over bread with the mussels and it worked out great. Using the crisp fries to absorb the mussel juice was wonderful. The steak frites was cooked perfectly. One of the best in Abq and definitely the best steak in Nob Hill. read more

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Food was tasty and portions perfect for a meal. Customer service exceptional! Will come again.

I was so excited to try Central Bodega after they announced their grand opening - I had been following them on Instagram for a while (would definitely recommend doing so). We came in on a Thursday night for date night and it was the perfect atmosphere for it!They do take reservations, we learned on their website, but we luckily did not have to wait at all and were seated immediately. The drink menu was extensive and with the amount of cocktails it might take a minute to decide which to get, I ended up trying two. I finally decided on a Rhubarb Gimlet which was strong and flowery. I followed it with the Hummingbird which was a little on the sweeter side. Both were delicious! The food menu had a lot of choices but I finally settled on the steak frites and I'm glad I got it. The steak was seasoned to perfection and the chimichurri was very flavorful. The fries were nice and crispy and paired well with their garlic aioli. We sat downstairs at a table by the bar which was nice but I definitely want to try and sit on the second floor next time to see the view and the rest of this restaurant. The staff was nothing but outstanding and checked in on us at every point during our meal. We didn't have to worry about refills on drinks or anything else. I cannot wait to come back to this amazing new restaurant in Nob Hill! read more

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Smack dab in the heart of Nob Hill is this fusion restaurant in Albuquerque. I say fusion because of the eclectic nature of the menu, offering both nuanced and traditional fare based on European menus and American twists on those recipes. The secret to a great experience at Central Bodega is to head upstairs. A reservation is a good idea. I prefer a seat at the bar upstairs for a more intimate situation and if you're into eating on the couch, that's an option upstairs as well. By far my favorite are the French mussels with toasted bread. Brian, our bartender, will mix whatever cocktail you like and I'm fond of his version of a Sazerac. Service is exceptional and everyone is kind. The menu rotates seasonally, and I really miss the parchment prepared salmon from the Fall! Regardless of what you choose, this place is wonderful. read more

Central Bodega has a very Spanish ambiance, which I loved, but I wish they focused more on Spanish wine. It's really amazing stuff and for a wine bar, I was expecting a lot more varietals from across the pond. read more

Central Bodega did not disappoint! Went for my bday, started with a drink at the bar and then went upstairs for dinner. Our server was super knowledgeable about wine and the restaurant industry, and made a great recommendation for a wine to go with the rack of lamb, which was cooked perfectly. The medley of vegetables and potatoes that came with it was really good, not the same ol' same ol'. My husband had the mussels in fennel broth and said they were really good. We learned the chef is Greek and cooked in a Greek restaurant for many years. The owner of Central Bodega is the owner of Mission Winery. It really reminded us of places we have been to in Napa and Sonoma. Everything, from the entrees to dessert, dessert wines and the service were first class. We are looking forward to going back and also going to the Mission Winery tasting room/restaurant across the street. read more

This place was amazing! Came in on a busy weekend dinner rush without reservations and the host was super accommodating. The bartenders were so great! Very knowledgeable and very entertaining! Mariah was so sweet and pleasant! The cocktails were so good! Highly recommend the Lime Lush and the in house barrel aged old fashioned! Food was fantastic! We got the lobster and a great salad! Delish! The manager Hanna was also wonderful, checking in on all of the guests! 10/10 will totally recommend and return! read more

Want to feel like you are in Brooklyn stopping in with some friends for a meal and drinks then you will love this place! Upstairs has a more lounge evening vibe but downstairs is fun too! read more

Central Bodega is HANDS DOWN one of the best spots in town. Both its ambiance and cuisine are some of the best I've experienced in Albuquerque, and their service is top notch (which isn't so easy to come by post pandemic)... the very intimate atmosphere (almost European) has a restaurant on the bottom floor and more of a lounge setting upstairs - perfect for a post-dinner night cap! Plus the location in lovely Nob Hill couldn't be more perfect. Menu highlights were definitely the Whipped Feta appetizer, mussels (we had Spanish style but the French looks AMAZING too), and the Roasted Chicken entree. Make sure to also leave room for dessert because the Bread Pudding with the creamy whip is unreal! This place is truly a gem in ABQ, I definitely recommend! read more

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A unique experience in Albuquerque. Food, service and wine list that is one of the best in the state.

First visit! This place requires a reservation due to the size. The menu is simple offering great sandwiches, soup, salad and dessert. I ordered the grilled cheese with fries and enjoyed every bite! We ordered gelato with macaroons to share and it was a nice top to lunch. On an off day, I will be back to try their wine bar. Great service and delicious food! read more

I was extremely impressed with the staff. I brought my 5 year old along with me and was pleasantly surprised when they offered to make an off-the-menu pasta for her. The caesar salad was delicious, as was the steak frites. Overall highly recommend! read more

Food , wine and service is excellent . Loved the whole experience here . This is our new fav spot read more

Had a lovely "work" dinner. great charcuterie board. Drinks were fun and flavourful. service was European and I loved it. Plan on spending the evening this is not a dip in for a quick but but a stay and linger while chatting kinda place. Love it read more

I was impressed with this new restaurant and bar!!! The downstairs is lovely but the upstairs is WOW! It's very elegant with decor including chandeliers. They have signature cocktails and a very nice wine and beer selection. I'm a bubbly fan and I liked their selections! I had the French rose bubbly...very nice! They had a beautiful setup for our birthday celebration of charcuterie and baguettes with different oils and butters! They have a very nice menu...nice variety of selections! I had the steak and frites...nice! The only thing that was so so was the house salad. The service was very good. I'll definitely be back and spread the word!! Great addition to Nob Hill! read more

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It's the attempt to be fine dining without any prior knowledge or experience. Underwhelming food and service. read more

Whoa my God! Just ate at the new Central Bodega in Nob Hill and the entire experience was awesome! The food was phenomenal! The broth with my muscles was decadent. Cian said he could taste every fresh ingredient in his sandwich and the fettuccine sauce was amazing! Almost forgot to mention the strawberry short cake! Tender cake with a crispy crust. The strawberries were perfect! Yummy! Highly recommend! read more

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Food was not very good unfortunately...was very excited to come here but the food wasn't great. Great energy and great music but the food needs improvement. read more

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Ever have one of those stressful days when you're tired, hungry, and frazzled, and it's Xmas Eve Eve and you just want a nice glass of wine and a decent meal? Central Bodega was like a beacon in the night...a haven...one of those places that instantly feels welcoming. We were seated upstairs, and the light and noise level was just right...and even though we were bummed that the mussels were sold out, we consoled ourselves with a wonderful appetizer (Coccoli: Burrata...prosciutto...heaven...) and steak frites. I had a lovely glass of Albariño and my dining companion had the Hole in the Cup specialty cocktail. We had such a great experience, we went back for lunch the next day! read more

Central Bodega - Nice bar... - Wine Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Was excited to try this place at a friend's suggestion. Made a reservation for 8 and arrived to a pretty empty restaurant, which was surprising considering it was peak brunch time (Sunday at 11am). We were seated upstairs and I was impressed with the decor. Everyone in the party commented on how cute the design was! Great light, great views, loved the color schemes. Drinks were tasty, I had the hungry hungry caterpillar. We got whipped feta for an appetizer, also delicious. Our main items came out quickly (yay!). Again we commented on how impressive the service was, considering it was Sunday brunch. I got the chicken and waffles. The waffles were very tasty, but the chicken was very tough on the outside and almost watery on the inside? Confusing to say the least. The person who ordered berry french toast was happy with their meal. Side of bacon was also tasty. Three people at the table ordered some sandwich - the croque madame, monsieur, and the cheese one. Just looking at the sandwiches, you could tell something wasn't right. The "cheesy" one - the cheese was not melted, and it was very dry. The only sauce served with it was ketchup for the fries. Both the croque monsieur and madame had very wet pieces of bread. Another ordered the French Benedict, and the eggs came out well done. No runny yolk in the poached egg, which was disappointing to say the least. I'm not sure if it was just an off day, or maybe someone was new in the kitchen, but for the price of the food and the appearance of the ambiance, I expected better quality dishes. Or at least semi runny poached eggs and sandwich bread that isn't wet. read more

Service and food was great. Had some of their specialty cocktails and the Negroni Blanca is a must try

Yum! What a great find. Stopped by for lunch and will definitely be back. The sandwich's were very good! I ordered the Italian and my husband ordered the Spaniard bother were excellent! Or server was great he was very personable and friendly and he actually gave us a tour of the upstairs, the upstairs is only open for dinner. I thought that was very nice of him to do. Overall I was happy we find this place and highly recommend it and I don't think you will be disappointed. read more

Went here twice first time it was absolutely stellar. Really good, second time it was just ok but it was the day after Valentine's Day so I understand that it was after a big service so I don't hold it against them and would recommend it. It is in such a good location and it feels really hip and cool. Service is always greats. Also the cocktails are also always a 10/10 read more

Great vibe in the upstairs restaurant - quality food, wine, and cocktails along with friendly and efficient service. Lots of fun!

Really cute atmosphere for drinks and treats! We loved the whipped feta dip and the Spanish Benedict. My friend ordered the omelette of the week, which was a little underwhelming. The potatoes could use a bit more seasoning too. I'd come back to try the sandwiches, they looked great. read more

Central Bodega - Whipped feta dip-already partially destroyed - Wine Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

First time in for both of us. We sat downstairs as that was what was available to reserve. It was a friendly atmosphere with very attentive wait staff. The salmon and chicken entrees did not disappoint. We took a peak upstairs and hope to try that next time. We are of the age that could use a little bit more legible menu in the dim lighting. The parchment paper is lovely but clean white or heavier print would be easier to read off of. I won't hesitate to recommend this lovely place to others. read more

Phenomenal place! The food and service were great. I'm very picking about service, but Bodega did well.