Pizza Castle

SO GOOD. It doesn't…read morelook like much from the outside because it's literally just a tiny house that they built a restaurant inside of, but it was so good. Even though the dishes don't look super upscale they definitely taste like it. The flavors were there and really delicious. It's got a homey vibe inside. I think it could be fun for a private/low-key date night instead of going to a super crowded loud/overhyped place. Service was friendly. Just go.

My partner and I've been coming here over the past year and a half or so with friends. We have…read morealways enjoyed the food and the ambience. We just had dinner here tonight, introducing two family members to the restaurant.... and we had a VERY DISAPPOINTING EXPERIENCE. FOOD: I've appreciated their eggplant parmigiana in the past, a favorite of mine. Not tonight. It wasn't crispy and was served with very little sauce. It is served with a cacio de pepe linguine that was quite DRY. One family member had the lasagna. Presentation was nice but she found the dish lacking. She said it was OK but that she has had better... She's Italian and grew up with homemade lasagna. My partner and our second dinner guest had the spaghetti with meatballs dish. My partner has been a fan of this plate. He found the pasta a bit dry, short of sauce (again). Our dinner guest commented on how DELICIOUS the meatballs were, with which my partner agreed. For dessert we had the crème brûlée and the canelones. The crème brûlée tasted more like a pudding and a custard, and the flavor was very different from what were used to in the crème brûlée... Deficient. As for the cannelloni, the filling was tasty. The crusty wrap was very thick and dry. All in all quite a disappointing meal experience. AMBIENCE: A small comfortable neighborhood restaurant with charm. SERVICE: A big robust personality had our waitress. A bit on the loud side, a bit much on the robustness which felt a bit over bearing at the tableside. She herself was not unpleasant, but her presentation was a bit of nails on the chalkboard. To say the least, it was a disappointing experience tonight and as much as we have enjoyed this place in the past I'm not sure that we would return again. Especially disappointing because we live less than 2 miles away and it really has felt like our neighborhood place.

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M’tucci’s Bar Roma

4.1(340 reviews)

4.4 mi•Nob Hill

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!

I was looking for a place to eat after coming in from a flight and because of the time there were…read morenot too many places open. I walked down the street and found M'tucci's Bar Roma--they were busy but were willing to get me a table with a wait, which took about 20 minutes. When I was sat, the server approached right away and was able to get me a club soda with tajin, answered all of my questions anonymous the menu looking for pescatarian options and. I ordered the Caesar salad with no cheese and balsamic dressed instead. The blackened pollock was cooked perfectly and generous portion of veggies and sauce. Admittedly, I am giving it 4 stars because service slowed down as the night went on, my entree too much longer than anticipated to come out and I had to find my server to get the check.

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Tulipani

4.5(64 reviews)

7.7 mi•Old Town

Tulipani is delicious! This was my second time coming here and it was just as amazing as I…read moreremembered! I ordered the Pomodoro and it was magnificent! You should definitely try them out! The service was fast and courteous as well. Sawmill Market is busy and can be really loud, but if it's too loud for you there is also seating outside.

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!

Truffle and mushroom pasta

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Scalo

3.8(136 reviews)

4.2 mi•Nob Hill

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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!

Everything was delicious from start to finish. We dined on an unusually slow Friday night - the…read morehostess was able to sit us right away without a reservation. (But she did mention next weekend will be much busier for Valentine's week.) We were one of maybe 4-5 tables that evening in the main dining area. They sat us next to window looking out to Central Ave. For drinks, we ordered the Anise and Pear Martini and a Manhattan cocktail. For an appetizer we chose the Spanish charcuterie, with an assortment of meats, bread, cheese, figs, honey, etc. Very good quality and also plenty to share with two or more people. Next course we chose the arctic char, which was perfectly cooked, and their spicy red chile crema orecchiette pasta with pork belly. Dessert was delightful, the tiramisu with espresso. We had a lovely server, too. I highly recommend enjoying a nice meal here.

4.7 mi•Business Parkway/Academy Acres

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Trombino's Bistro Italiano

3.8(484 reviews)

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!

3.3 mi•International District

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Giovanni's Pizzeria

4.3(383 reviews)

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

While in Albuquerque, I was looking for a great place and I found one. Great service awesome…read moremeals, and I come from Chicago where pizza is not too bad.

9.4 mi•North Valley/Los Ranchos

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M'tucci's Italian

4.0(627 reviews)

My wife and I discovered this particular M'Tucci's by accident early Friday, and What a Find! This…read moreis the first location for this local chain. But this location was by far the best. We liked it so much that we decided to bring friends with us the next night!! Ambiance: the restaurant decor was warm and friendly, and quieter (we all could hear each other talking without yelling). Service: EXCEPTIONAL!! We weren't rushed, dishes were served after we clearly finished our salads (and not before!). Servers were always attentive, but not overly so (no interruptions while we socialized with our guests). And the service was constantly great - both nights, with completely different servers and bussers. Food: Excellent! Many of the dishes were similar to the other two locations, but in subtle ways Better! For example, they serve a Caesar salad- but it's a whole Romaine stalk sliced in half down the middle, lightly grilled, then drizzled with the dressing with flaked Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top. Great presentation and even better taste than any Caesar I've ever had! There are two locations that are closer to us but we're coming to this one from now on!

On our way from Arizona back to Chicago. Found this Jim later in the evening. Food was remarkable…read moreand service was exceptional. We recommend to anyone on the road that wants a nice fresh cooked meal.

This is the Bloody Mary bar!!

Hanger steak with green beans and potatoes

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Pork tenderloin

Il Vicino Wood Oven Pizza

4.2(328 reviews)

4.3 mi•Nob Hill

this might be the best restaurant i have ever had the pleasure to dine at. i've been coming back…read morefor YEARS, and each time it tastes better and better. their pizza is to die for. i would say it's my favorite pizza, which is a lot coming from me as pizza is my favorite food in the world. i've tried hundreds, maybe even thousands of different pizzas, and the margarita one here comes out on top. also, the ambience is so nostalgic for me it brings such a comfort only a top notch restaurant can bring. the service has always been so pleasant; the staff is always so kind and helpful. to conclude, if you are craving a good, Italian style pizza that's not just some junk you can buy from a fast food chain, or just any Italian food in general, il vicino is the perfect place to stop by!

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.

4.6 mi•Midtown/University

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A really badly run and mediocre pizza joint.

Piatanzi

3.6(197 reviews)

had dinner there last night and from start to finish, it was a 10. the atmosphere, service, and…read morefood were stellar. it was my husband's first time there and will not be our last. this is the definition of a "neighborhood gem" the last time i was there was "covid era" so i HAD to go back! a special Shout Out to the two "Davids" service was PERFECT! i had the Salciccia pasta and my husband had the Penne Al Forna. we split the Caesar salad and had cheesecake for dessert with a lovely bottle of wine. dinner for two with tax and tip was about $120.00 i was impressed by all of it.

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.

5.0 mi•Midtown/University

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Saggios

3.5(492 reviews)

this was my first time eating here. I highly recommend the shrimp Alfred. pip was the cook he was…read moreamazing. the energy brought goes a long way.

My pasta was amazing, the seafood was good not fishy at all which was another plus. 4 stars though…read morebecause there was a hair in the panini and we told them then they remade it for us and they gave us a free cannoli which was nice. But despite the hair honestly the food is really good I enjoy saggios.

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This was the pile of red onions in my salad. If I ever order this again, I will ask them to leave the red onions off.

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Emmit M.

7 months ago

1. Pizza Castle is a beloved local pizzeria located in the Northeast Heights of Albuquerque, New Mexico, at 1220 Eubank Blvd NE. This casual restaurant has become a favorite for people looking for delicious pizza, classic Italian-style dishes, and a relaxed, family-friendly vibe. Its long history and engaging atmosphere help make it one of Albuquerque's go-to pizza spots. 2. The restaurant is known for its hand-tossed New York-style pizza baked on stone, which creates a lightly crisp yet chewy crust that appeals to both locals and visitors. Pizza Castle's dough is fresh and made daily, and the sauce and cheese blend combine to make comforting, flavorful slices. 3. Customers can dine in, order takeout, use the drive-thru, or have pizzas delivered, making it easy to enjoy their food however they like. The menu isn't limited to pizza it also includes wings, calzones, sandwiches, salads, and garlic bread, offering something for almost everyone's taste. 4. One of the standout features of Pizza Castle's dining room is its nostalgic, fun atmosphere. Visitors often mention the retro charm of bubble gum machines and pinball games, which add a playful touch while you wait for your food. This old-school feel makes the restaurant feel welcoming and memorable, especially for family outings. 5. Many locals appreciate the variety of toppings available, from classic pepperoni and sausage to green chili, pineapple, mushrooms, and olives. Whether guests prefer simple cheese slices or loaded specialty pizzas, there's usually something to satisfy every craving. 6. Pizza Castle also caters to special dietary needs with options like a gluten-free crust, allowing people with certain restrictions to enjoy a slice without feeling left out. This inclusion adds to the pizzeria's appeal for a diverse range of diners. 7. The restaurant's social side shines through its connection to the Albuquerque community. It often participates in local events, fundraisers, and pizza nights that bring neighbors together turning simple meals into social experiences that support local causes and create memories. 8. Reviews of Pizza Castle are generally very positive, with many customers praising the taste, friendly service, and good value for money. While experiences vary slightly from visit to visit as is typical with busy local spots the overall reputation is that of a dependable, tasty pizzeria. 9. For visitors exploring Albuquerque's food scene, Pizza Castle offers a slice of local flavor and tradition. Even people from outside New Mexico often comment on the quality and character of the pizzas, making it a standout stop for pizza lovers in the region. 10. In essence, Pizza Castle isn't just a place to eat it's a place to gather, laugh, and enjoy classic pizza in a friendly setting. Its mix of delicious food, fun ambiance, and involvement in the community help keep it a cherished part of Albuquerque's culinary landscape. read more

Kathy S.

5 years ago

This is my favorite pizza place! The food is super tasty, huge proportions, and really great prices. Everyone is so nice and it's like having a neighborhood place that knows your name and your order. I love all the food, not just the pizza. Calzones and subs are awesome. read more

S B.

1 year ago

The classic pizza castle is back! If you were a fan in the 90's and early 2000's then you will love what the new owners are doing. The flavors are just the way I remember them. Service is great. Food is awesome again! read more

Morgan H.

100

6 years ago

My favorite pizza place in town! Everything stands out here. Crust is excellent, sauce is sweet and yummy, and the toppings are on point. We love our pizza with garlic, green Chile and sausage. Great customer service too! read more

Andrew V.

12 years ago

I've been here once with my family. It's a real fun einvironment. I really enjoy how it's set up as a retro arcade. The food is delicious and the staff is very friendly! A nice place for the whole family. read more

Don S.

10 years ago

Good for the price we ordered 3 large and it was on point for the fact I had to go 5 minutes from my house and to be honest I have never ordered from them before I will be back read more

Aaron B.

787

7 years ago

Pizza Castle is in my top 3 in ABQ for pizza. They don't skimp on toppings like a lot of places do, the crust is excellent, one of the best pies in the 505 read more

Georgia M.

7 years ago

If you are trying to call them use 505-257-9123 you will love the spaghetti. And the new location is really nice.

Tracy S.

12 years ago

This place has gone downhill crust now is way to thick and undercooked, go back to what you did in the past

Matt P.

12 years ago

Still just as good as when I was a kid! This place is, and always has been LEGIT! I'll be back very soon!

Todd A.

4 years ago

Their pizza are over cooked and crust was burned. I will order from pizza pizza before going back.

Duong V.

12 years ago

Love this place, been coming here for years. Great pizza and friendly staffs keep me coming back.

Tim B.

114

9 years ago

This is truly one of the best pizza places in town. They haven't changed since I was a kid

Noah K.

4 years ago

Been going here since I was a kid- great pizza and a lovely business. Worth a visit!

Denise G.

6 years ago

Our pizza was burnt and we've been going there for years and it's not the same

Robert R.

7 years ago

no sauce and way under cooked plus hardly any mushroms

Matthew P.

597

108

11 years ago

It's a divey place with pretty good cheap pizza.

Benzina R.

5 years ago

Great menu and prices. Great customer service

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