Stopped into Tucci's 25 while I was in Albuquerque. From the outside it looked like a nicer, slightly more upscale Italian restaurant, and that carried over inside. The hostess was very polite and friendly, we were seated quickly, and the restaurant was clean and had a nice atmosphere. My only complaint about the dining room was that it was pretty warm inside. It didn't seem like the A/C was keeping up or working very well. Not unbearable, but definitely warmer than you'd expect. Our waiter was friendly and service was good throughout the meal. I ordered the coffee-rubbed steak with potatoes, asparagus, and red chile gravy. The steak had a heavy char on the outside with a lot of good flavor. I ordered it medium rare, and while the very center was cooked about right, it became considerably more done as you got toward the outside. Still a good steak overall, though. The potatoes were excellent--probably my favorite part of the plate. The asparagus was cooked well, and the red chile gravy was very good and went great with everything. Overall, a good meal, good service, nice atmosphere, and I thought the prices were pretty reasonable for the type of restaurant. I'd definitely eat here again. read more

M'tucci's Twenty-Five - Porcini & Coffee Rubbed Hanger Steak - Italian Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

After a cross country flight, I came to M'tucci's for an early dinner/late lunch; perfect timing for the happy hour menu. Rebecca led us through the choices and provided great tips. Thanks. The option to make your own chacuterie board was new to us and favorable, nothing was left on the platter at the end of the meal. The use of local flavors on the flatbread pizzas was appreciated. We finished our meal with bowls of the seasonal cold treats, mint stracciatella gelato and pineapple sorbet. The mint flavor came through perfectly. I figure it was infused into the milk. More impressive, the gelato was served at the perfect consistancy, soft and melty in your mouth. read more

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Great restaurant. The food was very good and the service was excellent. We highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Server was very helpful and very funny. All the food was nicely plated and tasted amazing and fresh. Beautiful interior. Very clean bathrooms and dining area. Their non alcoholic mocktails tasted amazing! read more

M'tucci's Twenty-Five - Spaghetti & Meatballs - Italian Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

This was our first time at this location, we often dine at the Rio Rancho location. But we were trying to find a place to eat a late dinner on New Year's Eve. We had family traveling from afar and we wanted to meet them at this place. There were many places to choose from, but my family really wanted Italian food and somewhere close to their hotel. They were very busy that night. We were hopeful that we could still dine here. We did not have reservations, but they still took us in. We did not have to wait too long, which was great! When we sat down, Christina, our waitress, was ready to take our drink orders. We started off with some beer and an espresso martini. It was so delicious! Most of the tables were full of patrons there for the same reasons. We were able to order our food in a timely manner. Enjoyed our dinner and libations. That I did not get a chance to take food photos from anyone's dinner but mine. I'm thankful that they were so accommodating. Service was fantastic for it being New Year's Eve. We did see that they offered Brunch at this location, which is definitely something to try one day! Thank you for a night to remember! read more

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Tried for lunch (given a 2nd chance) and (no AC) was never served. Maybe I was in a t shirt? Complete lack of acknowledgement and bar man would not even make eye contact for a full 10 minutes.... too busy with a young lady and his cell phone... read more

I ordered delivery of the family board and added garlic (only two cloves were given), mushrooms (about a teaspoon's worth), red onions (not included), and sun dried tomatoes (also not included). The added veggies were a huge disappointment and a total rip off. The delivery was also about ten minutes late despite my ordering several hours ahead because it was Friday and also the start of balloon fiesta. I wanted to give the team at the restaurant enough time and leeway to complete my order on time. This was not the driver's fault. I was tracking them and they had to wait for the order. With that said, my DoorDasher did not follow the instructions I left, and instead rang my doorbell and waited for me to come get the order, which is not what I requested. The food we did get was good but I'll definitely reconsider ordering from this establishment given my most recent experience. read more

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went this evening and the bartender's girlfriend or good female friend was sitting with her friend at the bar. You could not tear the bartender away from that couple to pay attention or even to ask how your food was. Then proceeded to walk them out to their and came back and sat on the other side of the bar with a female employee. Asked for a dessert to go and it took 20 minutes for him to go back and check and get it. Very disappointed but now understand why the restaurant was so empty. Not one familiar face among waiters read more

My second favorite of their locations but still very yummy and worth a visit. Service was great, the place itself was warm and inviting, and I enjoyed what I ordered. Would come back again for sure. read more

Went twice in a week - once for dinner, back for happy hour. Dinner was the winner largely due to service. Charles L. was fantastic; helped make the meal feel very relaxed, and wow - what a smile! My expectations were set for Italian-American, but even still, the food was just okay. Bread basket appetizer was a let down - not even three full pieces. Pretty cheap of ya, MT25... It's just bread! Fill up the darn basket! Meal portions, on the other hand, were generous. I also appreciate how they allow half portions for those with smaller appetites. Smart service, MT25. The chicken scallopini was crispy without being greasy, so yay, but the accompanying pasta was another miss. I'd read reviews about how the spaghettini is overcooked consistently, so I purposely asked for linguini (thinking a thicker noodle would come out al dente)... Alas. (And mushy noods aside, that "creamy Pecorino" sauce didn't taste like Pecorino to me.) Found myself back there for HH with a friend (her pick). Tried the wild mushroom bruschetta with a seasonal gin and tonic. Wasn't mad at the bruschetta, but I wouldn't order it again because although MT25 got the textures right, the mushrooms were under-seasoned, so the whole dish was just kinda boring. As for the g+t, my glass was 2/3 full, and 1/3 of it was ice. 66% of a $7 drink? Boooooo. read more

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The ambience at 25 is just very comfortable. The chairs are nice. It just has a great feeling about it when you walk in. The service is very good despite how busy they can get. It's a place where you don't want to rush through your food rush through the conversation. Food is very good. It's a great place to celebrate every day. read more

This is a fun Italian spot by the movie theaters. I liked the Tuscan salad with steak and potatoes. Steak was good the potatoes were a little dry and green beans way too salty. Loved the rosemary bread. read more

M'tucci's Twenty-Five - Italian Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

We had a great dinner tonight here. Both our sea bass and pork chop were done perfectly and our waitress Maria was wonderful. She was a delight and made our evening feel special. read more

Came to M'tucci's on a Saturday night at 8:30 pm. The restaurant was busy and bustling! It has a very chic vibe, with low lighting and unique wall art/accessories. We were seated and attended to immediately. We ordered the smoked prosciutto + apple flatbread and braised lamb parpadelle. Both dishes arrived at the table very quickly. The dough of the flatbread was very thin, making it almost crunchy. The combination of prosciutto and apple, along with the balsamic, is delicious. I will note that the white mozzarella is gooped onto the dough, so the toppings will move around when eating the pizza. The lamb pappardelle came with peas, which I personally thought to be unique! The lamb was cooked well, very tender. The dish does turn lukewarm pretty quickly, so I recommend eating it fast. I felt that the noodles could've been more al dente; it felt like there was somewhat an inconsistent texture of the pasta with each bite. Regardless, I really enjoyed the flavor profile of the sauce. M'tucci's has a large menu, serving flavorful Italian dishes. I'd love to come back and try some appetizers and eat some more pasta! read more

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Based on several recommendations, I took my family to this restaurant for Mother's Day. Unfortunately, both the service and the food fell well short of expectations. The issues started when my grandmother spilled her drink. Rather than quickly bringing napkins or a rag to help clean it up, our waiter simply said "oh no" and stood there for a minute or two. He eventually went to get a rag, then stopped at two other tables on his way back, rag in hand, to see if they needed anything. The food was just okay--nothing memorable. Overall, we left disappointed. There are plenty of other Italian restaurants in the area that I'd try instead. read more

Today was my first time here. I went for lunch with some family from out of town. The items on the lunch menu were small. The items on the dinner menu were quite a bit bigger, or group had some from each menu. It was pretty much a full house I think every table had someone sitting at it. The servers were trying to keep up but I only saw two. Look like the manager was trying to help out. Unfortunately they were understaffed. Had to wait for drink refills. The bread did not come out until most everybody was done eating. My plate did not come out until everyone else was half done eating. I did get the dinner plate though instead of the lunch special. Very nice place I will go back and try their other locations as well. Nothing bad to say, the food was excellent! read more

M'tucci's Twenty-Five - Eggplant parmesan and a house salad! - Italian Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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M'tucci's is my fave spot in town for a great charcuterie board! The family board is fun to share with a group, and pair that with any of their shrubs (love that they have non-alcoholic options now too), and I'm set. Any of their flatbreads are also yummy, and the pasta dishes are always fresh and flavorful too. read more

I had the lunch half house salad with dressing half spaghettini & meatball. It was good. I had good service. The waitress was so nice. She explained about the lunch menu. I really liked the lunch lemon cookies they were so good you could really taste the lemon. Was my first time eating there. read more

M'tucci's Twenty-Five - Lunch half house salad with dressing half spaghettini & meatball and with lunch lemon cookies. - Italian Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Came in 25 minutes until close, was met with hostility and felt extremely unwelcomed. Staff was short and rude. Continued to talk about us once we left the restaurant. I have worked in the restaurant industry and I will take customers up until the last minute before we close. read more

Food was good but expensive. Who ever heard of a basket with 4 pieces of bread costing $8.00 per basket. Well they did not tell us this in the beginning and gave us 3 baskets at $8.00 each for our table. Again only 4 pieces of bread in each. $24.00 - Crazy!! Also charged 22% for a tip. I can understand 20%, but 22%? Almost $40.00 for a $172.00 bill. read more

I don't live in Albuquerque but I come and fly here twice a month. And I absolutely have to come here once or twice while I'm here every visit. The food is outstanding the quality and you have to ask for the server Joseph. He goes above and beyond to make your dining experience so enjoyable he has a lot of knowledge of the food and caters to you. read more

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We went in on a slow Tuesday afternoon for an office Xmas party. There was only 4 of us and it was 2 in the afternoon so it wasnt very busy. The. One other office Xmas party and that was it for the customers. The other Xmas party lunch that was there had 15 ppl. All paying separately! So right away the waitress disappeared on us to make up 15 separate checks for them. What a rewarding company where the employees have to pay for themselves at a xmas lunch. That said we didn't see the waitress for quite a long time then, which made sense, but then and later in the lunch when there was no one else she disappeared again. When she would come by the table she was nice. We started with the crispy shrimp diavolo and seared beef tips. Both were very good. The table unanimously agreed the beef tips were the better of the two! Perfect taste and texture! Our table also unanimously ordered the same entree. Lobster ravioli. Not one of us was disappointed either. It is realllllly good. Perfect size to pair with some appetizers for a late lunch! read more

The most INCREDIBLE meal I've had and it was only $15. I ordered the Eggplant Benedict and it was so delicious. We also ordered the Lemon Ricotta Pancake and Sourdough Bread Pudding French Toast. As always, we had the Fried Brie for an appetizer and it was so good. M'Tucci's is always my go to restaurant and the one I recommend the most. read more

M'tucci's Twenty-Five - Italian Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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We order from them fairly regularly, mostly when we are craving a good salad + flatbread combo. Excellent local place! Always busy!

Following a paleo diet so chose M'tucci's to have some steak, fish, and veggies. The ribeye special came marinated in something... any good steak or cut of meat does not need a marinade or a sauce unless there is something to hide. Ordered zucchini appetizer was alright but tasted of low quality seed oils. Service was average and flavors were below average. There are higher quality Italian restaurants nearby :) read more

M'tucci's Twenty-Five - Cut of the day: porterhouse - Italian Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I was really looking forward to this dinner. Everyone has been telling me "Oh you love Italian food?! You HAVE to go to M'tucci's!" As a New Jersey Native, I grew up with some legit Italian food. A lot of family owned restaurants. I miss it :( With that said, I hate to say it, but M'tucci's was an upgraded Olive Garden. If you LOVE Olive Garden then you will love M'tucci's. The price for the meal was not worth it. I ordered $17 eggplant parm for 2 slices of eggplant and a huge side of spaghetti noodles. Eggplant is not expensive. Whether buying or making you're own pasta - that's not expensive. Using San Marzano tomatoes can add up, but this was...mediocre...and for $17...a rip off. The chicken Milanese: Where was the flavor?! Where was the seasoning in the bread crumbs?! $19 for this dish...again...not worth it. The sausage rigatoni ($17) was probably the best of the 3 entrees, but honestly nothing amazing. ....I don't want to talk about the tiramisu. It was the worst tiramisu I've ever had. $8 not worth it. You want legit tiramisu in ABQ go to Linda's Dolci... 3 stars = A-Okay. Food was okay. It was not "amazing" or the "best Italian food" as people have been telling me. If you like Olive Garden then this is for you. read more

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We came on a busy Friday night and were able to grab a spot at the bar. Our bartender Diego was fantastic! He made us great drinks, including the famous espresso martini, which is probably the best one I've ever had, and was very personable while being super busy. We also tried the blackberry walnut old fashioned, and a specialty cocktail on the weekend menu. For dinner we had the hanger steak and a ribeye on the weekend menu. The food was cooked perfectly, and it was an overall excellent meal. For dessert we had the mocha cappuccino cheesecake. The ambiance was fun, and we'll definitely be back! read more

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Just ate the Whitefish with artichokes and capers!!!! Best DANM FISH I HAVE HAD IN YEARS!!!! AT LEAST 25 YEARS! Honestly good food! The service WAS OUTSTANDING! MARIO WAS OUR WAITER, ask for him! He jiks but and cares about his customers a tur professional! read more

Came here our first night in ABQ cuz they had a great deal of half off flatbread pizzas! The food was pretty good but what put it over the top was our great waitperson Kareem who was so friendly and kept coming back to our table to check in on us with different accents. Hhahahah. We ordered the: Applewood Smoked Brisket Ravioli 3/5: This was an interesting dish to me. Was it a soup or was it a pasta or was it a soupy pasta? The brisket was tender but the ravioli was a bit tough, not pillowy soft. It was eh, so I wouldn't order it again. Calamari 5/5: Good solid calamari. You can only go right or wrong with calamari. What made this nice was the garlic dipping sauce that I also ended up using for my pizza crust. Yum! Smoked Prosciutto + Apple Flatbread 5/5: This was a nice smoky combination that I've never had before. A bit of salty and sweet on the flatbread made this a tasty treat! Pork Belly Flatbread 5/5: Pork belly. Is there more to say? Yummy pork belly on flatbread pizza added just the right of amount of meat so it didn't feel like a super fatty meal. Sausage + Mushroom 4/5: Good go to pizza if you're not feeling adventurous. read more

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In reality I'd give them a 3.5 but there were a few things that made me bump them down. Pizza was good. The pastas were ok. The toast was nice. The salads were ok. The arugula beet salad was good. The goat cheese and blackberry salad was not great. There was no body to it and it lacked the aforementioned goat cheese and blackberries. Two tiny dollops of goat cheese and then maybe like 6 blackberry halves. I asked for more dressing for my salad and they brought us the dressing, it looked pink so I asked the waiter, is this for my salad, and he said yes. It was not. They later brought out my dressing...which was kind of annoying because I did ask. They also said that they were going to come back with freshly cracked black pepper and then never came around for the salad. Our drinks were empty a lot as well. I'd come here again as some things were pretty good and hopefully their service will improve. read more

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I've been to M'tucci's Twenty-Five a few times now. I don't eat Italian/pasta so often, but when I'm in the mood, M'tucci's is one of the tops in ABQ in my mind. I like this particular location because it is not in a super crowded place with pedestrians (e.g. Nob Hill) but also hopefully has large enough parking spots for others (although there were plenty of spots in this area with so many restaurants around, there were some challenges finding parking spots near the restaurant for sure). My friend and I had mocktail sodas and shared some dishes. I was glad the person asked if we wanted to split the dish into personal plates and we happily obliged, too..so we didn't have to feel awkward trying to split things as we eat. Also, the service was thoughtful. I wanted some of my leftovers to go and they were so nice about it. Specifically, they didn't just bring the box for me to do the job, they brought a person, a standing plate to do all the tasks of harnessing all my leftovers into the box for me! Not necessary as I could do it myself..but very thoughtful! Overall, I enjoyed the meal. It's not cheap or anything but knowing that the pasta is made in house and not just some packaged thing made me appreciate this restaurant more. I would certainly keep M'tucci's in mind, especially when feeling like eating Italian food in the near future again, too! P.S. definitely make the reservation! I have been here a couple times already...and you kind of need a reservation to make sure you can get a table in the dining room area. Otherwise, you can cross your fingers and hope that there are seats available in the bar area. read more

M'tucci's Twenty-Five - Crab+salmon cakes and carbonara (half main courses) - Italian Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Great but very rich! Nice ambiance! Nice to see a success! In The Albuquerque area. Try it!

The food was absolutely amazing as always. I had the Chicken Milanese Burrata and it was perfect! My service was such a sweet lady and very attentive. The only thing was the food took a considerably long time to come which is the main reason why I have not given 5 stars. This was not the first time this has happened, otherwise I would have given 5 stars. The music was nice and I love the vibes in the place giving such a relaxing ambiance. read more

M'tucci's Twenty-Five - Italian Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Jeff Siegel pulled off a perfect group of Italian restaurants in Albuquerque. Our favorite is the original on the west side, but they're all a great experience. The food is authentic. Some of it better than my mom made. read more

The food and service was amazing. We sat outside in the evening and it was such a beautiful experience. Our server was so great, he really made the whole experience even better. The food was delicious and very filling read more

M'tucci's Twenty-Five - Capocollo Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I was given a recommendation out of Texas to come here while I visited and I'm so excited that I did! I brought my 2 pups and they were SO accommodating. We got a great spot on the patio and a lot of attention and extra service. Food quality was really good, lots of options, fresh and well presented. Great wine menu and very reasonably priced. read more

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With 4 locations in Albuquerque to choose from, you simply can't go wrong! Each location is influenced by a different region of Italy Very nice menu with many options, including vegan Appetizers, delicious soup Desserts looked amazing! Wonderful service After hearing so much buzz, I am so happy that we came in You will not be disappointed! Will definitely return read more

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First thing's first: we were fortunate to have Diego (usually a bartender) as our server, and the guy was just on fire. I never wanted for water or iced tea (I was DD this trip - lucky me) and he made sure to give us time to chat after our drinkls, apps and didn't rush us on taking our orders - but he materialized instantly every time anything was lacking. The folks bringing food from the kitchen were likewise pros. Truly wonderful service - I'm actually thinking of sitting in the bar next time we come for supper, just to have that same experience. 5/5 (Diego should be prized, Management.) I am not a fan of the whole frontage road location, with swarms of hoi polloi gunning around parking lots angling for a good spot so they can get their (mainly chain) grub on. That said, we made reservations (Friday night) and came early. And, once in the door, we forgot we were even in the chain restaurant wasteland. M'Tucci's Twenty-Five has a nice, graciously decorated room, and even a dignified patio area (with pretty potted flowers). Gotta love M'tucci's: each of their outlets has a different feel (and menu) and almost everything is made from-scratch in-house. I think this is my favorite M'Tucci's restaurant (followed by Rio Rancho). We got there when it was quiet and left when it was a full-on, Friday dinner madhouse, and the space was comfortable and not overly loud the entire time. As in, we didn't notice the space at all (other than it was pleasant) as we visited with our friends for over two hours. 4/5 The food . . . ah, therein lies the rub. The main reason you go to a restaurant is for the food, right? Well, my special steak was . . . fine. Between fair and good. Seasoned nicely, cooked pretty much the way I ordered it (a little over) and just not the tenderest. Or least gristly. Frankly, not as good as what I'd expect from even a chain steakhouse. The sides were good. Prices were on the reasonable side. (Others in my party seemed happy with their meals: maybe I ordered wrong.) Desserts and after-dinner drinks were solid and reasonably priced. For me, 3/5 is being kind on food quality - again, I may have to revisit this after my next visit, but it's really what I've come to expect at the various M'Tucci's outlets. So . . . M'Tucci's Twenty-Five is popular (make reservations for busy times). Service is great and it's a nice experience insofar as it's a good place for social hour with friends. Food . . . well, you can't have everything: it's fine. Unfortunately, the food is kind of the point, isn't it? I'll have to give it another shot one of these days. And we'll make a point of sitting wherever Diego is orchestrating the service. read more

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AMAZING SERVICE! Hostess was lovely from the get go and while we waited for a table we sat at the bar. The bartender was exceptionally nice and she gave us a menu to look at. Our Server Charles was just as amazing and personable. Calamari as the appetizer, I had a Beef Tip Ravioli & my boyfriend had a Lamb Pappardelle, both were delicious. The Pink Rabbit Margarita was also amazing! Very nice place to enjoy a date night. read more

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Solo dinner at the bar. Plenty of space and quick service. Lots of good options for food and drink. Mushroom and goat cheese Ravioli was awesome. The red chili cream sauce was great. A good mix of Italian and New Mexican. A nice quiet, comfortable dinner with great food. read more