We went on a Wednesday night for dinner and we were seated right and given menus right away. We…read moreordered our drinks (San Pellegrino Limonata and Blood orange) and received them right away. Everything on the menu looked delicious, but we both ended up ordering the Eggplant Parmesan. A friend had heard it was the best in town, and I have to agree! Two large slices of eggplant with crisp breading accompanied by cacio e Pepe pasta and some marinara sauce. The eggplant was well seasoned fried perfectly. The serving was so large that I took half of it home. I also ordered tiramisu which was creamy and delicious. I saw the cannoli and the dulce de leche cheesecake as well- they all looked great. The location has plenty of street parking by it. I walked from the CNM campus and it was only a couple of blocks. Ambiance was cute, looked like exactly what it is in the very best way. I definitely plan on coming back soon...and next time I'll remember to take pictures! Delicious!

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.

I wasn't expecting to come across such good Italian food in Santa Fe but here we are. We got the…read morechicken Parmesan, Chicken Marsala, and the Pesto Garlic Cheese Bread. Everything was absolutely DIVINE!!! Their red sauce in particular, really stood out and was definitely some of the best I've ever had anywhere. Service was absolutely top tier and we were taken care of wonderfully! We still got served quickly even thought the restaurant was super slammed, as to be expected for a place with such amazing food. Piccolino had a nice small family owned feel to it and it was obvious the owners take great pride in their restaurant. They had an award wall up at the entrance showing that they consistently win 1st place year after year for having the best Italian food in Santa Fe.

I always enjoy going to Piccolino when I'm in Santa Fe. It has that simple, unpretentious family…read morerestaurant feel that makes you feel comfortable right away. The food is consistently good, with generous portions and classic Italian dishes that really satisfy. Nothing overly fancy--just solid, flavorful meals that you can count on every time. It's the kind of place you go when you want a relaxed, easy dining experience with dependable food. Definitely a local gem for a casual Italian meal.

Excellent food. Way too loud inside. Anything from the bar is slow to receive. Glass of wine…read moretook 15 minutes. Servers are efficient and polite for the most part. Very disappointing experience the other day at lunch. One of the people in our party ordered from the lunch special column. It was supposed to come with a lemon cookie but when we asked about it we were told they didn't have any. The server said she'd bring a scoop of ice cream instead. She later came back and said her manager said she could not give him any ice cream. The server apologized and said it was her fault for offering it in the first place. The manager humiliated the poor waitress and disappointed us over a scoop of ice cream. Very poor judgment.

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!

Once again, went to dinner at Joe's Pasta House for dinner and had an absolutely amazing meal…read more Had the Chicken Francese...it was cooked to perfection. Delicioso! My husband had the Chicken Parmigiana. I have to say it was the most tender but yet crispy absolutely the best chicken parmigiana I have EVER had. The sauce was sweet...once again...perfection. Our waiter Tim was very attentive and entertaining. Thank You Joe

Consistent food quality .. service is brisk and attentive!…read moreAmbiance is a welcome local feel with Italian Flare , great when live music at dinners

Italian Gem This is the spot for a cozy Italian dinner…read more Romantic, charming, and hands-down some of the best Italian food in town. The inside is warm and intimate, and when the weather's nice, the patios are absolutely perfect. The service? Always top-notch. The team knows their wine pairings, gives great menu recs, and somehow manages to be both friendly and professional every time. And the food... wow. It's the kind of meal that makes you close your eyes for a second after that first bite. I've tried pretty much everything on the menu at this point, and it's all been fantastic. The specials are always worth checking out too. they never miss. If you're looking to impress your date or just want a guaranteed great night out, this is the place. Can't miss.

I absolutely loved our meal at Andiamo! We did not have a reservation but walked right in on a…read moreFriday night. It seems we got very lucky because this place is so lovely. We were seated immediately at such a romantic table in the corner. The menu has a little something for everyone that likes Italian food. Lots of pasta options and all can be made gluten free with no problem. Service was spectacular.

Fast service and a super friendly, attentive staff. I had the Chicken Marsala. It was delicious,…read morepasta was cooked perfectly.

We recently tried Trambinos for the first time for my boyfriend's birthday dinner. The food itself…read morewas good, and we ordered the calamari as an appetizer. Unfortunately, my boyfriend bit into a metal piece that was in the calamari. We let our server Nadine know, and she picked it up, said "oh sorry," and walked away. There was no manager follow-up or additional apology, which was disappointing considering it was a safety issue. We also felt like the tone toward us was a little different compared to other tables. Overall, the food was good, but the service experience left us feeling uncomfortable for our first visit.

Cafe Grazie is a small elegant cafe in the Santa Fe Target lot location. The food was excellent…read morebut slow to arrive. Service is very good with any request fulfilled. The only drawback is the wait time for a table. It's very small so understood. Plan accordingly.

Food was good - service not so much. It took 2.5 hours to order (repeatedly) drinks and dinner -…read morewait patiently for things to be served (4 of us served at different times - clearly a problem in the kitchen) and try to be understanding since they were swamped. But, had we been told when we were seated for our reservation that the chef didn't show up and that they were trying to do the best they could to accommodate everyone - it would have made the endless waiting much more tolerable - especially since the restaurant had totally cleared out when we were served our cannoli. Food was good.

Best Italian food in Albuquerque I eat here everytime I am…read moreon the west side. Great service, great food, and always smells good. Like Carol R said mashed potatoes are fantastic.

Oh man. Me and my family were celebrating and decided to goto mtuccis in Rio rancho. We had gone…read morehere many times and it's usually good. We decided to take some food to go. I hate to give them a bad review but they give me no choice. I paid $21.00 + tax and tip for the photo below. I challenge you to identify what it is! I sure can't. It appears to be an overly oily mess of broken sauce and pig slop. Maybe it tastes ok. I don't know, it looks so unappetizing I didn't taste it. To be fair. The other food we ordered was good. I have graduated from culinary school and worked in kitchens as a chef. I know how busy and stressful it can be. I've made my fair share of mistakes. However, under no circumstances would I have sent this out to a customer. I won't be going back to mtuccis. They lost a long time customer with this one. Would you eat this? FYI this is the mushroom and goat cheese ravioli.

On the left as you drive into town in front of the abandoned motel. Good selection of wraps. We…read morethought that the chicken was better than the tuna salad. Frankly, the whole town looks abandoned as you look out from her three picnic tables. Wishing her well but she can move if this location doesn't work well enough.