I love this place! I stumbled upon it searching for a salad, and it is absolutely delicious! I ordered a the hot turkey sandwich and the omega salad and was not disappointed. Some restaurants togo isn't the best or salads would be wilted but this place was great. I can't wait to actually go in there and eat. Highly recommend if you're in the area and want something fresh and delicious. read more

The Good: Pretty decor, nice shaded patio, creative menu, attentive service. The Bad: High prices for salad, cutesy cloth napkins that left lint balls all over my lap. & The Ugly: My salad had numerous pieces of arugula that were either yellowed with age or black with rot. It's inexcusable to serve "greens" that are brown, yellow, or black. Vinaigrette chef, are you listening? read more

Eating at Vinaigrette was on my list of restaurants to eat at while in Santa Fe! I am so glad we made it! We wanted a light lunch and couldn't have chose a better spot. Super cute establishment. Clean and airy feeling. Perfect place to sit back and relax. We started off with a glass of wine - Cabernet and Sauvignon Blanc. Both tasty. I opted for the tuna melt and so glad I did! It was delish! I chose the Omega salad for my side. We also ordered the Omega salad and added ahi tuna. What a great choice. Very tasty and light. Perfect for lunch. Great place to eat. Give it a try when in town. You won't be disappointed. read more

Vinaigrette - Tuna Melt and Omega salad - Salad Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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There very few times that I will look at a restaurant's menu and think, "Hey! I can either pay $12 for substantial plate of delicious food or use the same $12 to buy a bowl of leaves" and choose the leaves. BUT (emphasis on the BUT here) Vinaigrette is a rare exception to that dining pattern. I love this place so much that I sometimes dine in twice a week. The salads themselves are a hearty meal but are somehow uniquely fresh and light at the same time. The ingredients in each dish are expertly paired and dressed to perfection, absolutely no overly drenched salads here! My absolute favorite is the French Frisee but the Cobb is a close second. The space itself is very clean and inviting. The color palette is reflective of the healthful and fresh quality of the dishes served here. Though it is not too spacious and guests have to sit in relatively close quarters, I have never waited more than 15 minutes for a table during peak hours. read more

Wonderful place to eat! I was on my way through ABQ and drove a bit off the freeway to go here, but it was well worth it! I ordered the spinach and mushroom salad and loved it! Service was quick, I sat at the bar and ordered within a minute... servers are really nice and friendly and explain any questions you may have very well. I was in and out in like 25 minutes. The place was very clean and not too loud, and I loved the music they played in there. Would totally recommend to locals and travelers alike. read more

Nice restaurant! I stopped by for lunch and I have to say it was cute inside and the service was excellent!! I ordered the arugula salad with dried cherries and grilled chicken and is was very good! I would highly recommend this restaurant you won't be disappointed. read more

Friday night. End of the week.Viniagrette. Organic delicious, good salads,service,company. BUT, the noise is a deal breaker. Lots of people,drinking wine and enjoying their Eat Your Peas or Peach and Burrata salad is fun. Loud hard rock ends all possible chances of conversation. We asked three times that the music be turned down. Never happened despite reassuring comments from the wait staff. Left with indigestion and a headache. read more

Excellent salads. The mushroom stew is a MUST. This would be my go to salad place. Glad someone else told me about it.

I've been to the Vinaigrette in Santa Fe many times and loved it and this location in Albuquerque is equally as delicious. It's a bigger space than in Santa Fe so it has a different vibe but it's a fantastic restaurant that offers all the great items and even a few different ones. The salads are always fantastic and fresh. I recommend the mushroom stew for a side dish. It's earthy and scrumptious :) read more

Super fresh food! Gourmet salad concoctions and incredible meat add-ons if desired. The service was great, atmosphere was modern and inviting without being loud. Lots of windows and natural sunlight. Would definitely recommend this for veggie eaters or anyone looking for light fare. Amazing ingredients and incredible meat choices, including duck confit. Would definitely recommend! read more

Finally, a wonderful place to eat in this neighborhood. My family and I really enjoy coming here- they are great with the kids (but it would be great if they added a kids menu..), good, albeit small wine list and local beer. The decor was thoughtfully done, down to the jelly jar glasses. The service was wonderful and the food was great. Look forward to sitting on the patio this summer. read more

One of my favorite places to eat! I try to be healthy and that can be a challenge when eating out, but not only are the salads here healthy but also delicious! I love that you can pair different salads with different protein choices to create your own meal. They have a decent wine and beer selection usually. It can get noisy in the building and tonight we were seated by the door and it was chilly. Over all though the atmosphere is very inviting and friendly. The staff is very nice and knowledgable. Never had bad service here. read more

If I were writing this review a couple years ago, the most Vinaigrette could have gotten would be two stars. Recently, I think they have actively tried to hire TRAINED wait staff - trust fundy 25 year olds who seemed constantly inconvenienced (and rather idiotic) used to make up their wait staff. Now, people are willing and happy to take your order, and they actually manage to get the order correct! The food is good - probably the best salad you'll ever have. I love their seasonal appetizers, they change frequently and are always yummy. Please try the kale nachos - they are DELICIOUS! Finally, everything on the dessert menu is bomb, but my favorite is the seasonal fruit pie with homemade ice cream on top (flavors change daily). My main problem with Vinaigrette is that it doesn't seem to know if it wants to be vegan/hippie or serious/carnivore friendly. They suggest you add fish, steak, or chicken to your salad (but they also have a tofu option). None of their desserts are vegan friendly, though they do have a gluten free chocolate torte option. The weirdest thing to me is that they have no alternative milks (soy, almond) for lattes, etc. I would expect that in a greasy spoon diner along a highway, not in an expensive, glorified salad bar restaurant. It's 2017. If I'm paying almost $20 for a salad, you would almost assume almond milk would be on the menu. So in the end, Vinaigrette is not super vegan friendly, but yet they seem to believe an entire menu based in salads will attract and please meat eaters. read more

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Have been here several times, the most recent being last Saturday afternoon with a group of 7. The food is consistently amazing - fresh, creative recipes and beautiful presentation. Lots of salads with your choice of protein and several sandwich items, tacos, etc. Large portions. When the place is hopping, it is noisy, but that is what you get from the large, open-space industrial concept thing that is so popular. The place is bright and inviting. There is a small but tasty wine list and a selection of fancy juice drinks. read more

If you're looking for a healthy, true food spot, this is the place! We actually visited during Covid-19 and went to both locations - Santa Fe and Albuquerque. We had to sit outside to Covid and it was pretty hot out which was a bit of a bummer but not their fault. I do wish they had more of a drink selection with natural juices and options. I ordered the Omega Salad and vegetable provolone sandwich - both were delicious and can highly recommend this restaurant! read more

First night in Albuquerque, and our innkeeper suggested a couple of local places. Looked online at menus and decided on Vinaigrette. Good choice! Very casual, but excellent food (& hey, that's what we wanted anyway!). There is, though, some interesting artwork hanging on the walls, and had it been a bit warmer, there were outdoor tables one might try. I tried a non-alcoholic beverage, a ginger turmeric tonic. Nice and gingery; menu called it anti-inflammatory, I figured it'd be a good choice after a day of being cooped up in airports and planes. Husband had a good glass of Sauvignon blanc. Entrees are mostly salads or sandwiches, and you can add a protein to any salad for a reasonable price. The market fish, ruby trout, was what I added to my "Omega" salad. The salad consisted of kale, corn, red pepper , tomato, and avocado - all in abundance - in a light dressing, and the pieces of fish on it were warm and delicious. My husband had tofu on his Omega salad. We were both full, but it's vacation, right?, so we had rhubarb pie, served warm with a generous dollop of FRESH whipped cream on top, for dessert. I highly recommend this place, for either lunch or dinner. read more

I had an in depth argument with myself over whether I should give this restaurant 3 stars or 4. I like the fact that they use local, organic produce. That is a major factor towards the 4 stars. The decor of the place is cool (an interesting mix between vintage and contemporary) and the staff is super nice. I had the duck arugula salad with hibiscus vinaigrette. It was really good. The combination of flavors in every bite was perfect, really. The salad has arugula, goat cheese, duck confet, and hibiscus dressing. I also had a lavender infused soda (which the bartender recommended) that was quite tasty. Now on to the bad stuff. This may sound weird, but the color of the duck put me off a bit. I don't know if it was something that could be helped, as I typically don't eat or cook duck. I think it was the combo of the salad with the bright red dressing, or maybe it was the confet..but the duck looked gray. It tasted good. I was sure it was still good. But the color just threw me off. I think the prices at this place are a little high, granted the size of the salad was good. You can expect to pay 18-20 per person (not including any wine, tip, dessert, or appetizers). If you are in the area and love salads, check it out. They also have some tasty sounding soups and even mac n cheese! I'll probably be back when my budget allows. read more

We met friends here for lunch on a Sunday and the place was quiet as we arrived at 11.30am. I ordered the rueben sando with the Omega side salad. The sandwich was very tasty - perhaps a little too salty - but with good quantities of pastrami, sauerkraut and Russian dressing. The Omega side salad was also very good. I think the price for this dish is very fair given the quality of the ingredients. When I go again I might see if they could add green chile to the sando as that would be great. By the time we left the place was pretty full. read more

The vibe of Vinaigrette is modern casual. You could dress up or show up in shorts and still fit in. It is trendy and appears to market to young professionals, singles, couples, vegans and people looking for unique dining. Just to be up front...this is a salad place. They have various meats with their salads but salad is the core of the meal. There are a lot of options for the salads but the meat options are basic and are meant to go with the salads. This is not a bad thing but a carnivore friend who joined us was a little disappointed. Pros: -All of the ingredients were fresh and had a good taste. I didn't see the browned edges on the lettuce and the tomatoes had a nice flavor. -Service was very good for us. Our server was there to answer questions, refill drinks, etc. -The patio is nice because it is surrounded by walls and plants (see below for one con) -Their cheesecake was worth it! Cons: -If you sit on the patio, expect to have a few flies around you. Not sure the restaurant could do anything about this but it is a little annoying. -This place doesn't cater to children. You could bring children but there are no "extras" that make dining easier. I will go back but the food is not to the level where I would find myself craving it. read more

On Day 2 in ABQ, I returned on my own for lunch. I had the same server we had yesterday, Georgia. She's wonderful. This time I tried the lunch special, 1/2 Veggie Provolone, 1/2 Omega Salad and more of that hibiscus tea I really got into. Another terrific meal. I think their dressings really make the two salads I've tried amazing. It's inspired me to do a little creative dressing-making when I get home. read more

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This place is off the hook delicious!!! I had the Greek Salad with Shrimp and my wife had the Cobb Salad and loved it too. Can't wait to come back! read more

If your looking for an organic, healthier food option come here! The food was delicious, the ingredients were fresh and the atmosphere was great. They are opening a new patio area mid April, which will double the size of the restaurant... Which is good because its already packed for lunch and I am sure it is only going to be busier as people find out about this amazing spot. Soup of the day, (i dont remember the exact name) was a chipotle taco soup and the Cobb salad both were delicious! Homemade apple with lemon ice cream was delicious as well. 1/2 soup and salad or sandwich was $9. read more

Absolutely delicious in every way. Ate here every night while here in Albuquerque and loved every bite.

This was my first time here courtesy of a friend of my daughters. The atmosphere is open, bright, and welcoming. We were sat and our drink order taken quickly. There is beer, wine, teas, coffee, soda, and juices. Enough choices for pretty much anyone. The menu has a nice selection of healthy, (not scary), salads, soups, and main entrees. I settled on the Asian Salad with pork tenderloin. There's a lot to this salad in terms of ingredients, which I personally love. Lots of crunch. I could have used a little more cilantro, but I know that's something that people either love or hate, and more of the slightly sweet, slightly spicy, dressing, so perhaps to really add with the pork tenderloin, which was cooked well, not too dry. There are refills on the, what looks like, hand packed tea, but the second cup wasn't as hot as the first. The waiter was very attentive but not overbearing. For three people? Almost $70.00, so a smudge pricey. I'll probably go back just to try other menu items, and take the hubby. read more

Vinaigrette - Decor - Salad Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I love this place!! Starting with the warm bread and olive oil (ask for it if they don't offer because often it is warm and delicious and melts in your mouth). Right now they have this chickpea duo starter with hummus and then another dip with chickpeas in this yummy sauce--I definitely recommend it. I love the salacho salad with beef and chorizo and a delicious light dressing. Their sandwiches are surprisingly amazing too. A nice atmosphere as well with friendly waitstaff. A must try restaurant in Albuquerque!! I have nothing negative to say about it :-) read more

Pretty darn good little spot we found. Ima have to say the best part Is that they are a salad bar!! Boom! They have a bar. They have a full menu. They have salads. What else do u want?? But the main focus are the salads. And they are freggin delishhhh!!! Add the meat and don't be a cheapo. The salad is so much better with the protein experience. The soups are DAMN good too. Don't be scerd. Hospitality was decent. Staff is friendly for sure. We were on a road trip, roughing it when we came in. And everyone except the customers were super friendly. You can tell the customers didn't like our sweatpants. Butt fuk em! Great job on this place. Decor was on point too. read more

Had the omega with the fish of the night!! So yummy we will be back, I want to try them all!!

Was seated promptly.... but sat down for 10-15 minutes and didn't see a server. We walked out, I'll go somewhere that actually wants my business. read more

Overpriced food. Cramped space and very hard tables. Neither the good nor the sardine can space is worth the effort.

Great salad menu options. The ingredients were fresh and well presented. The dressing was a little bland, actually seemed like just olive oil. I appreciate the minimalist approach but some vinegar and spices would have helped. Light, airy atmosphere and attentive service (I sat at the bar). read more

My family and I are regulars here. We love the salads, love the style of the restaurant, love the focaccia. I've never tried a salad I don't love and the portion size is excellent. I rarely finish a salad when I'm here and I can eat a lot. Especially when it's salad. What I don't love is that the high ceilings, wood floors, and one huge room make the sound bounce all over the place. It's hard to hear people at the same table and it's not a place to come if you have a headache - RIP my head. The prices are high, but I feel like fresh ingredients make it worth it. The additional cost for protein is exorbitant and frankly annoys me. My mom's $11 salad ended up being an $18 salad when she added chicken. Chicken! I could see market price for fish being a $7 up charge, but $7 for chicken? Ridiculous. This is NM, not NY. I would pay $18 for a salad in Manhattan, but not Albuquerque (clearly my mom doesn't have these hangups - rant over). All in all, I come for the food and it has never disappointed. If they could make the ambient noise issue better and had fairly priced protein, I would give this 5 stars in a heartbeat. read more

This place was highly ranked. Upon entry things looked good, however, my table was dirty when I sat, it took a long tome for anyone to come over; and once she did, it took a looong tine again to take my order. They were attending to tables which were filled after I arrived. Not a good experience. read more

The concept of local, healthy and sustainable is great. Sunny and fresh inside. The menu is large enough to offer choices for everyone, but small enough not to overwhelm. My golden beet salad was large, and delicious. Great parking, which is a rarity in Old Town. It was on the expensive side. For a Thursday at lunch, it was crowded. We had to shout to hear each other. I would definitely not have a business lunch here. The service was very slow, especially given that they didn't need to cook or heat anything. Despite the con's, I will definitely go back. The food was plentiful, fresh and healthy. We try to support local when possible. Many of their ingredients are grown here, which is another plus. read more

The food is good at vinaigrette but I find myself often going somewhere else because the place is so uncomfortable! It's loud. The seating is uncomfortable. God help you if you have to sit at the bar on those metal garage tools! The noise level is out of control, especially in the restrooms. It appears that they designed the place so that you wouldn't want to stay there any longer than it takes to shovel in a salad at breakneck speed. The food is not cheap, so I think it's kind of rude to create a fast food atmosphere And then charge you $15 for a bowl of kale. read more

I was a little disappointed by this place after hearing great things about it. I loved the vibe and the ambiance. They did a great job designing the dinning room. I lived in Seattle for six years and it definitely has a northwest hipster vibe to it. I also love the concept. But I was very disappointed with the salad! I went with my mother and she was disappointed, too. The menu is very creative and we were super excited when we ordered. I got a salad with pomegranate seeds, fried stringed yams, and some pork loin. The pork loin was a bit dry but tasty, but overall, the ingredients didn't go together well. It reminded me of the Steak Salad on the menu at Nob Hill Bar and Grill, which is much better. It was a little steep for lunch at $17. I understand that they use all local ingredients, which I appreciate, but I just didn't really enjoy it. I am willing to pay that, but expect a lot more for it. I will go back and give it another try for sure, but my expectations are MUCH lower this time. read more

Shrimp in the Arugula Salad was tasty and perfectly cooked. Salad was a bit on the salty side but acceptable in that I love a good dose of salt. Beef Barley soup was very tasty. Plum Salad had large pieces of beet which gave you enough to have a piece in every bite! Very busy and sound echoes. We decided to sit at the bar instead of waiting 20 minutes. On the pricier side. Quality was excellent overall. read more

Always like this place. Great salads and sandwiches. Personal favorite is the Ruben with omega salad. They have a few other entrees as well. WIne selection is ample for a salad / sandwich shop. Service has friendly and timely. read more

We're coming back! Fast, fresh, delicious salads. I had the cucumber-lime soda -- so refreshing! My husband had the lemonade and said it was quenching and not overly sweet. I had the Kale Caesar salad... Just the right amount of salty anchovies and cheese with the crunch of the kale and almonds. Yum! My husband had the duck taco special. Small (but that's what he wanted) but tasty. Good thing the food is good, because the place is really noisy! read more

I would like to give this place a 2.5 because I feel a 3 star rating is too generous. This place, for one is gorgeous. The restaurant has a beautiful design and is clean. The bathroom is adorable, but as a weird fact the purse hook was about 6 foot or higher on the door. The staff here honestly needs some major training. They aren't horribly rude or anything they all just seem very uptight. When I go eat I want to see happy friendly people. I want someone who is there to be happy about work, friendly, and informative! Just as a tip, if you want bread you better darn well ask for it. Otherwise you won't get it. Our waitress was a little rude about that. We noticed table after table kept getting bread, but nothing came to us. To our demise we found out we needed to ask for it (after we got our check). The girl had the attitude of too bad so sad you should have known better. She could have at least offered it to go. If we are brand new to a restaurant we don't know the ins and outs... Now onto the food. The menu is horribly small. It's slightly eclectic compared to most restaurants in New Mexico. I am all about clean eating and having a willingness to spend a little extra if the food is worth it, but the food here wasn't worth that healthy food up charge. I was disappointed to see the menu. I ordered the tart cherry salad and honestly it wasn't that good. I am a huge salad fanatic and I love vinaigrettes, but I just wasn't overly impressed. The best part of that salad was the dried cherries and the nuts. The vinaigrette here was horrible. It was overly salty and just not too tasty. I thought about what I was paying and kinda made myself finish it because honestly I felt bad paying all that money for simply a salad and no bread! My mom said her salad was not bad. She ordered the Cobb and seemed to throughly enjoy it. Her only complaint was the fact that there was no ranch dressing (hence the name of the restaurant) and there were no egg yolks in the eggs in her salad. To sum it up: no I wouldn't eat here again. You better ask for bread!! Also almost $30 for two salads and a beer ummmmm no thanks I'll pass. read more

Vinaigrette - The cherry tart - Salad Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Okay, so how does a salad and sandwich place get 5 stars? By being awesome that is how! This was our first time eating here. Won't be the last. Casual atmosphere and cool-chic ambience. The salads are superb. The Cuban sandwich, excellent. Really very good AND healthy. read more

Vinaigrette - Satisfied customer - Salad Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico