We celebrated our anniversary at Joe's Italian on a Tuesday night around 8pm, and it was such a great experience. The service really stood out -- our waiter took the time to walk me through the menu and helped me choose the "Taste of Italy," which includes Alfredo, lasagna, and chicken parmesan. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. We also ordered mozzarella sticks as an appetizer and a meat lovers pizza to share, and both were delicious. To make the night extra special, our waiter surprised us with tiramisu and coconut cake for our anniversary, which was such a thoughtful touch. I was especially excited to see they offer limoncello cake since Olive Garden discontinued theirs -- that alone guarantees I'll be back! They also took the time to snap some Polaroids of us! read more

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Unfortunately, this was a very disappointing experience. We were seated for quite some time before I was able to get a menu, and I had to ask others at the table to look at theirs. We were there for over 15 minutes before bread was offered. The water tasted like tap water with an overwhelming chemical taste. I understand that we had a large party, and that can sometimes cause delays, but the issues went beyond slow service. Our entrees came out before the appetizers, and the food itself was mediocre at best, especially considering the prices. The biggest concern was food safety. We had several people at the table with severe dietary restrictions. One person ordered Alfredo, and when it came out, it smelled strongly of old seafood even though there was not supposed to be any seafood in the dish. After one bite, it also tasted strongly of seafood. This person is highly allergic to shellfish and had to take medication to counteract the reaction. Another pasta with white sauce appeared to have meat in it that resembled seafood as well. When we alerted staff, a replacement was brought out, but the seriousness of the allergy concern felt brushed off. To be fair, our server did try their best with a large table and did a very good job under the circumstances. The coffee was decent, although it was not made clear that it was charged by the cup, and the desserts were also decent. Overall, the meal was overpriced, the food was underwhelming, and the allergy/cross-contamination concerns were handled poorly. I likely will not be returning. read more

I was looking forward to try Joes Italian. Well, I was sat down right away, at a corner table. I was given a menu, then I was forgotten. Yes, I was sitting there being ignored. Finally, I asked the waitress, she apologized, took my order. I ordered Siciliana Marsala, house salad was just lettuce, 2 slices of tomatoes and one ring of onion with some white cheese. I was also given 2 rolls with cheese on top, that was the best part of the meal. My order came, it was not what I ordered. She gave me Chicken & Shrimp Lamora. There was no shrimp I told her. Then I told her just give me the regular Chicken Marsala instead. Chicken Marsala came, it came with overcooked spaghetti noodle, I wanted linguini, and the marsala sauce is more like a brown gravy! My bill came, she said, they can't adjust my bill to chicken marsala, but they could give me a dessert to cover the difference! I got the Lemoncello mascarpone, that tasted very good. Bottomline, I could not go back for pasta. I didn't have pizza, so I can't comment on that. Good luck if you decided to try Joes Italian. read more

Think there has to be better Italian food here. We ordered chicken Parmesan, bruschetta, carbonara and the shrimp ala romana. The best part of the meal was the chicken Parmesan. It had good flavor and red sauce is hit or miss at most places. My husband did not care for the carbonara. It tasted like hot dogs. The brushetta tasted like it was out of a jar and was not fresh. They were out of lettuce, which seemed strange for an Italian restaurant that serves salads. Service was fine and ambiance fine as well. Pretty casual place with too high prices for food that don't match the quality. read more

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Great Service & Strong Start -- With Room to Shine I went to Joe's Italian Restaurant for my birthday, and it was only their second week open -- which honestly made the experience even more impressive. From the moment we walked in, the service was phenomenal. We were greeted right away and seated fairly quickly, which set a great tone for the evening. We started with the stuffed mushrooms, which were a great appetizer. For my entrée, I ordered the Piccata with Chicken, and my friend ordered the Chicken Parmesan. I want to be fair and honest: the overall quality of the food was good, but the chicken in my piccata was not my favorite. It was extremely tough, thick and I've never had piccata served with unbreaded chicken before, so that threw me off a bit. That said -- the piccata sauce and the angel hair pasta were absolutely awesome. Truly delicious. On the flip side, my friend's chicken Parmesan was phenomenal -- perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. For dessert, I ordered the tiramisu, which was a great way to end the meal. Overall, Joe's is off to a strong start with outstanding service and some really great dishes. Next time, I'll likely try the piccata with shrimp instead of chicken. I'm definitely willing to give it another visit and see how they continue to grow. read more

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beware/ stealing (check your bank account/statement) A few weeks back we placed a to go order on the phone and when I checked the bank account the next day $5 was added to the total. My husband put a slash through the tip line when he went to go pick up the order...but... that didn't matter the employee took it upon himself to add himself a $5 tip! (Lakota was his name) I have already spoke to manger about this. After reading another review from a few days ago below mine, of the same thing happening to them as well, I had to write my review. This seems to be an on going issue with this establishment. This has to stop. Stealing isn't right and that employee needs to be fired and should've been fired the first time. And IF it's not the same employee well then they need to clean house at that restaurant. read more

Spaghetti Carbonara is an insult to the real thing! Sauce tastes like a heavy pasty Alfredo an instead of crisped guancally, they put thin slices of some kind of dried salami or something. This is deceptive! Pizza is mediocre. Decore is like an abandoned mall. read more

I am visiting from California and looking for an Italian restaurant I found this one with pretty good reviews, well the good reviews were pretty accurate. Great service, very good food, the prices are very reasonable and the place is huge...Oh I forgot to say that this restaurant is kids and pets friendly. read more

Joe's Italian - Great and friendly staff - Italian Near Me - Alamogordo, New Mexico

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A chain italian restaurant that feels like a Mom and Pop pasta joint. Great service and ample portions. A nice reprieve from normal road trip faire. Lakota, our server was friendly and knowledgeable. The food was prepared with care and served with endless bread. If your looking for a break from the road and want to get your fill of pasta Joe's is someplace to keep in mind. read more

First time, but won't be my last! I went with a friend around 3 pm to avoid a crowd. Both of our opinions are, The service was great and the food was delicious and plentiful. If they keep it up, they will be around for a long time. It was getting busy by the time we left. read more

After three meals here, I would say that the food is just ok. They bring out dinner rolls and your drinks, take your order and soon your salad is on the table. Within two minutes of bringing the salad, your meal is served. There's not enough room on the table for all the dishes and it all feels very rushed. I found the pastas to be soggy like they are all pre cooked and sitting in water and they just add a sauce. I didn't come here for a fast food experience so I say, slow the process down! Let us enjoy our salad, bread and wine. Cook the pasta fresh, serve it a little al dente and give us a true dining experience. read more

Excellent service! Yummy food and a comfortable and relaxed environment. We will be back for more.

The Aristokrat was delicious. So creamy and flavorful. Joe's Italian has generous portions and a very friendly, considerate staff. Definitely recommend! read more

Joe's Italian - Aristokrat (breaded eggplant in a pink sauce with ziti) - Italian Near Me - Alamogordo, New Mexico

Even though the place is still being remodeled so the ambiance isn't what it will be, it's warm and friendly. The staff was very welcoming and the service was wonderful. the food was delicious and quite a variety. The fried ravioli was delicious and we hadn't seen that on a menu in a long time. Cost right now is more at any place but we found it very reasonable for the amount of food we got and the delicious taste. We will definitely be back. And we don't know of a whole lot if any Italian places in town to compare for the cost. Great job, welcome to town! read more

I am a first time diner there. Service was great, Yumi was a great server. The food was good, big helpings! The meat sauce,the meatballs, and Italian sausage were great! Plenty of parking. read more

I tried this place twice. The food came out slow both times and it made my stomach hurt

Great service and was close to our hotel. Food is Italian/Mediterranean cuisine. We ordered the eggplant and Greek salad. Eggplant came with side of pasta and a house salad. Meal was Ok. NO pics read more

What a great find! We were seated immediately, greeted with kind and swift service. The food was delicious hubby had lasagna and I had the triple combo. Both came swiftly and were hot and divine!!!! read more

Ordered a meatball sandwich over the phone and picked it up myself $14.99 then contacted by my card company, employee added a $20 tip for their self. Contacted management and they gave me the refund for the $20 but I won't be back till this person is fired. It's called stealing read more

The food was great. Cody, our server was awesome. It was only a short while after our order that our food arrived on the table. The table and serviceware appeared to be very clean. Overall we were very satisfied. read more

I love seeing a new place in Alamo! Everyone was friendly and food was delicious. Service felt a little rushed but it's probably due to how busy they were. And I'll never complain about how quickly food comes out! I wish there was a selection of wine as it is an Italian place but I know they are new to town so I understand they are still getting their feet under them. The place is massive and doesn't make much sense it's a bit disjointed. All of the art work is stapled to the wall and there is a large black tarp that is confusing. Again I think they are doing a great job and hope they succeed. Ascetically there's a lot to be desired. That being said it was a nice first visit and we will be back. read more

I don't know if I was just hungry or that was the best meatball sub I've ever had, melts in your mouth. Placed a takeout order and they were on it. Highly recommend, 10/10. read more

Delicious Food and Amazing Server. We couldn't have asked for anything more. Bravo to Joe's Italian.

We are visiting from out of state and found this restaurant very good! The bread was delicious (would be better served warm, but still very good! Chicken Parmesan and Italian trio were also excellent!! Service was prompt and very accommodating! Lovely Italian music playing! read more

Joe's Italian - Bread - Italian Near Me - Alamogordo, New Mexico

The food here is amazing--flavorful, well-prepared, and honestly the only reason this place stays on my radar. Unfortunately, the customer service is a big letdown. From the moment you walk in, the front-of-house staff comes across as unfriendly and unwelcoming. There's very little attentiveness, and interactions feel rushed or even rude at times. Great food can only carry a business so far. Without warmer service and more engaged staff, it's hard to feel excited about coming back, no matter how good the food is. read more

The start was very friendly , food was rich and flavorful, and the ambiance felt very friendly

First time for this place. Employees were friendly and the server was great! The food was excellent and prices were reasonable. All in all a great experience and hope this place stays here in town. I can see going back in the future. read more

The food was delicious, and we had a very helpful server that helped us navigate the menu for allergies. There are good choices for gluten free, though not for egg allergies. The decor and layout was very strange, but I wouldn't let it stop you from visiting! read more

Service was terrible takeout order said it was ready waited in the lobby for half an hour waiting for food. Food was already done they just wouldn't go get it. read more

We ordered some of the most fantastic meals for lunch! Everything was delicious! We absolutely loved everything here. And our server was on top of making sure we were taken care of. Customer Service was . Thank u we will be back read more

If I could bully a restaurant it would be this one. Everything from the salt they "use" to the stock Italy photos on the wall is mediocre. Everytime me and my fiance come to this restaurant the staff without fail is inattentive and rude. The feeling you get when you step foot into the restaurant is a stuffy sense. Walking in it feels unwelcoming and warmer room temp. The food is unseasoned and bland. I could lick the walls and get a more enjoyable experience. read more

Best place to eat in Alamogordo!! Hands down!! Every items we have ordered since they opened, has been amazing and delicious!! I highly recommend them!! We used to live in Sicily and this is very authentic. And for the reviews knocking this place, don't listen to them. He has no idea what a REAL Italian restaurant is. read more

It looks like it recently opened so maybe they have some kinks to work out. The place was huge and it was very well staffed, but again, it felt like they were still getting the hang of things. We got the calzone which was meh (ricotta was cold at the center and the sausage had a weird seasoning to it) and the eggplant parm (ordered the sub but got the entree by mistake - there was more melted cheese on top than there was eggplant and the sauce was oddly sweet). They did have free garlic bread rolls which was nice, and service was very fast. read more

This restaurant is off to a great start! The food was very flavorful and served in large portions. Our server was very attentive, and regularly came by to ask how our meal was and to refill our drinks. The interior decor leaves much to be desired, which is why I gave them 4/5 stars. The booth I sat at had a loose back and I could feel the person moving behind me. It's clear the owners invested more in their menu and food quality than the atmosphere, decor and utencils, which is fine. I can't wait to see upgrades in the future to make it a more inviting restaurant! read more

A large menu of delicious Italian entrees. Great service with a smile. I liked the fact there was many seafood items to choose from. Definitely will be back. read more

Ordered take out , took over an hour to be handed out to us , when asked how long it had been sitting , it had been sitting in the back for 40 minutes. About 2 people had dined in and left before we got our food . They asked if they could remake , but do not have the time nor patience. Plus little to no seating in lobby , groups of people standing clustered at the entrance to be seated . Food was okay read more

Five STARS!! Our first time checking out this new restaurant in Alamogordo, NM. Nice, pleasant atmosphere. The food was excellent. Generous portions, reasonable prices. The service was stellar. All our needs were taken care of quickly and the service staff was extremely efficient and very friendly. We highly recommend this restaurant!! We shall return to taste more of the menu items from the wide variety of choices. read more

My visit to this so called "Italian" restaurant was at best avarage. Our service was very good. Food is below average, a frozen Italian dinner from Walmart would be as good. The decor was piss poor. In my life, I've never been to an Italian restaurant without ambiance. Lighting is too bright, seems almost clinical, nothing Italian other than plastic grapes. And to cap it off, the owners are Muslims. First and last time for me, NO THANK YOU. One star if that. read more