My boyfriend and I went out to dinner with my work mom and her husband. It was wonderful! I like…read morethe ambiance in this location better than the others. It's in a historic area but the inside is chic, modern, and lively. Bold paint colors, unique bar and table sets, and they even have chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. The only caveat is that it is LOUD. Between the noise of eating, talking, and the music, it is difficult to hear each other. The service was excellent. I wish I could remember his name to give him a shout-out. He was knowledgeable about the menu and had great suggestions for drinks, appetizers and main dishes. He also, was friendly and funny, and took care of us without hovering but was somehow always there when we needed something. The food was excellent, with large portions, great flavors, clean ingredients and fresh new takes on a lot of dishes. I had the Sourdough Gnocchi with onions, brocolini, and added salmon. It was truly amazing! They had a blackberry shrub, which is non-alcoholic, that I was able to add alcohol to and it was delicious! We also had the calamari for an appetizer and it was beautifully done, perfectly cooked, with light breading, and excellent sauces to dip it in. If you haven't been, I would highly recomend you check it out!

It's been a while since I've been to Mi Tucci's bar and Roma, but I'm really pleased with all the…read moreeffort they put into their menu and they're 30 minute at lunch 30 minute lunch is the best deal in Albuquerque no question with the choice of Soup or salad - seven different salad varieties and six different lunch entrées - although the entrées are served as a lunch portion there's plenty to eat and plenty of great choices ! My esteemed friend and I were royally served by one of the City's finest, Hope.... please ask for her as she is most affable!

Oooo Tulipani! How I love you. From the fresh pasta, to the mounds of fresh parm it truly doesn't…read moreget better. Located in the Sawmill Market- this pasta spot is one of my tops in the city. You order at the counter, received a buzzer and can explore the market while waiting for your pasta to be made fresh to order. I have tried most pastas on the menu, my favorite being the lemon!

I've been a returning customer at Tulipani since the opening of Sawmill Market. I no longer live in…read moreAlbuquerque, but each time I come back to visit, I go out of my way to eat here. They have a small menu that they execute flawlessly. Their fresh pasta is made to order, cooked al dente, and I love that the tulip shape helps retain the right amount of sauce. My personal favorite is the pomodoro. The creaminess of the burrata complements the tomato sauce well along with the herby pesto, and the pistachios on top add a nice, crunchy texture. My only minor critique is that I wish they'd bring back the spicy version. The green chile chicken is also worth trying if you want a creamy sauce with a New Mexican flair. They've recently opened up a location at Park Square Market (another food hall by the makers of Sawmill) in Uptown too. You can buy a bag of their fresh made pasta in a variety of flavors/shapes to cook at home.

I came here with my best friend to celebrate her birthday and it was great! The server was friendly…read moreand helped us make decisions as we had never been there before. Definitely a fancier restaurant and it would be perfect for a date night!

Overall: We are repeat offenders here because we can always count on fresh seafood and Chef David…read morecreating some lovely vegetarian dishes for my husband's bestie and my sister. Food: Everything is delicious! We have tried everything from the carbonara, specials for 6 of us for NYE AND just a random Friday. We always get champagne and we always enjoy the menu. The specials are always great and those who have food allergies can rejoice in knowing that Chef David and his staff actually CARE and will ask questions about accommodating you! Ambiance: On any given night it can be quiet to low noise levels. Even on NYE, the place was packed and noise was mild at best. Great place to take a date or anyone you actually like speaking to Service: Everyone here has been fantastic thus far! Don't change!

Found this gem on Yelp and had to give it a try. We were very pleased. The atmosphere is old school…read moreItalian vibe and very cozy. The staff was amazing, our waitress was very attentive, never letting our drinks get empty and great food recommendations. 3 of us had the lasagna and 1 had the bolognese. The portion sizes were HUGE. I could not finish mine. The taste was excellent. HIGHLY recommend this place if you are in the mood for Italian.

Trombino's is in a super unassuming building right off of Academy. Inside has a dark ambiance with…read morean open bar area, and a packed dinning room. I had made a reservation a few days prior and it was almost ready on arrival. They gave the choice to wait for a booth or grab a table right away so we took the table. I wish we had waited for the booth! The seating situation was a bit cramped, passerby's kept running into my chair so I changed seats- then they kept running into the table lol. Our server was nice, it was just so crowded and busy. The food was great- Christian loved the chicken parm- my lobster ravioli was lack luster, there were more bell peppers in it than anything. I got about 4 ravioli and 5 shrimp in the whole dish. I will def be back to try something else!

Excellent customer service, great vibe in the cafe while I read my book and enjoyed the…read moreconsistently high quality food.

Delicious pizza, fresh veggies. Hometown comfort food. Went on a day they were having a new oven…read moreinstalled and the family was nice enough to give us coupons for a free slice. Customer service you don't see anymore! Gotta give this place a try if you haven't yet.

The decor is so lovely - twinkle lights and stained glass, ivy and metal sculptures, a lovely…read morecombination of Italian and New Mexico. The service was fast and friendly (Dylan was so kind and checked back with us often), with many favorite suggestions and a pretty extensive menu. We had two tasty salads (strawberry goat cheese and the roasted golden beet) and the pappardelle with mushrooms - all delicious! If you're in the mood for tasty food and good atmosphere (and pretty affordable for upscale Italian food), would recommend this spot.

Being an Italian from New York City, I have to say that I am overall disappointed in M'Tucci's…read moreTwenty-Five. The first time that my fiance and I went there we had lunch, which was an amazing experience! It was a Wednesday afternoon in late January. Our waitress was the best waitress you can ask for, very attentive and on point, number one... Our salads, the Citrus Braised Beet & Pecan Salad and the Arugula & Spinach Caesar Salad, were amazing, number two... And our lunch, Spaghettini & Chianina Meatballs and Eggplant Parmesan, were amazing, number three. Awesome, right?? Here's the kicker.... My fiance wanted to take me either to Bien Shur or Level 5 for Valentine's Day. I'm a girl and he's trying to be very romantic, which I applaud!!! Those restaurants supposedly have the ambience of a romantic setting with views at sunset. So I poured over the menus and Google reviews from those two restaurants as well as other restaurants that friends have suggested and, after wanting the best quality food for a competitive price (even though price is of no object to him, but I AM an absolute food critic, especially coming from New York City and having eaten at different establishments across the country, so he left the final decision to me), I told him that we should go back to M'Tucci's Twenty-Five... I am Italian and he is Spanish, so I was hoping to introduce his tastebuds to the best Italian cuisine near to what I am accustomed to... So we went to M'Tucci's at 5pm on a Wednesday evening hoping to get the same service as last time... Nada, niente We sat down and I already had an idea of how I wanted the courses to go... but from beginning to end, a different waitress tried to rush us through the entire dinner EVERY STEP of the way as if we were a bother to her even though hardly any other customers were there... It was uncomfortable, so I skipped over the salads and went straight to the Applewood Smoked Portobella Risotto and the Pappardelle Porcini Pasta, figuring they would go greatly hand in hand... As we were waiting, I described to my fiance how Risotto is delicate, delicious, and hard to find on any menu because it cannot be under-cooked nor overcooked... it has to be "al dente," cooked but firm... fluffy and tasty with Porcini mushroom sauce, it will be amazing... Well the only thing firm and amazing about the Risotto at M'Tucci's were the few shavings of fresh mushrooms on top. The rest of the dish, ALL of the rice, was just MUSH!!! Which is NOT what's supposed to happen with any type of Risotto. A heartbreaking disappointment!!!... As for the Pappardelle Porcini Pasta, which was pasta in Porcini Cream Sauce with Pan Seared Chicken, the ONLY thing that was fresh were the cuts of chicken on top of the pasta... ALL of the pasta was just MUSH!!! So neither the rice nor the pasta were al dente. We couldn't finish neither dish. It was disappointing, embarrassing, and pretty much inedible. Next, our entrees were the Five Pork Bolognese and the "Cut of the Day, Hand Cut Steak, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and Grilled Asparagus." He knows that I LOVE Filet Mignon and that that was exactly what I wanted for Valentine's Day, which was why he was trying to take me to Bien Shur. While we were at M'Tucci's, he joked that the Cut of the Day would be a T-Bone. I laughed and said it better not be. Sure enough, it was a huge T-Bone steak!! Thankfully his Five Pork Bolognese turned out well because I can forgo bad dishes, but the least I want is for him to have a bad dish!!! So my T-Bone was okay, not great by any means... definitely not the Valentine's Day dinner nor experience that I was expecting from a high-end restaurant. The wine wasn't even good. Only the Five Pork Bolognese dish was the redeeming factor that night. Needless to say, we haven't gone back there. Don't get your hopes up, especially for a romantic occasion.

We phoned in a takeout order for a couple of pizzas and some cannoli. The pizzas were both…read moreoutstanding, and the cannoli were the best we've had anywhere. Between the order and the pickup we interacted with three staff members; all were friendly and helpful. We will be coming back soon!

Pizza is made Neapolitan-style so soft, chewy dough and light sauce. I absolutely loved my Molta…read moreCarne, though it was on the saltier side from the toppings (assorted meats and olives). The cannolis were the best I've had in a long while, and their cheesecake was also phenomenal--perfect level of sweetness. Food came out quick, and orders are placed at the front upon entering.

Service was great and the staff was friendly. The restaurant was clean and quite cold but once we…read moregot food I was able to warm up from our hot plates. The first couple slices of bread are complimentary but that is all we wanted since we didn't want to get full eating just the bread. Once our main meals came out, they looked delicious. My Husband liked his baked penne al forno but said it could be a little less noodle in portion. I had the chicken parmesan the chicken was great but it was served in a bowl like dish, so it was difficult to cut up. It was on a bed of penne pasta had no sauce under the chicken. Only the top of the plate had sauce and cheese. I asked for some extra sauce and they came out with a little one ounce serving cup. When I asked for another small cup, they said they would need to charge me two dollars for more. The pasta under my chicken was so dry I decided to take the rest home and add my own sauce. This was a huge disappointment for me and I didn't want to offend them by saying the pasta had no sauce underneath and was very dry. I guess we won't be coming back and will try other places in town that are more affordable and nickel and dime people for bread and sauce.

We came here for a girls night and were so glad we did! It gives off the cute, neighborhood vibe…read moreand would be adorable for date night. We shared an eggplant marinara and bruchetta for appetizers. Both were good but nothing special. I absolutely LOVED my entree though. I got the penne alla vodka and added pancetta. YUM! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and delicious. It paired perfectly with my glass of wine. We all shared the cheesecake for dessert. It was fluffy and not too dense. The berry coulis was definitely needed for sweetness but we enjoyed it. The wait staff was awesome. Our water glasses were never empty and it felt like we were being waited on by 3 people because everyone was so in sync. Upon leaving we all agreed it was delicious and we cant wait to come back for another girls night!