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.

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!

I've been a returning customer at Tulipani since the opening of Sawmill Market. I no longer live in…read moreAlbuquerque, but each time I come back to visit, I go out of my way to eat here. They have a small menu that they execute flawlessly. Their fresh pasta is made to order, cooked al dente, and I love that the tulip shape helps retain the right amount of sauce. My personal favorite is the pomodoro. The creaminess of the burrata complements the tomato sauce well along with the herby pesto, and the pistachios on top add a nice, crunchy texture. My only minor critique is that I wish they'd bring back the spicy version. The green chile chicken is also worth trying if you want a creamy sauce with a New Mexican flair. They've recently opened up a location at Park Square Market (another food hall by the makers of Sawmill) in Uptown too. You can buy a bag of their fresh made pasta in a variety of flavors/shapes to cook at home.

I've stopped here a few times now and it's been pretty good! The food is served hot and fresh. I do…read morewish there were more protein options. Currently, you can order any of the pastas and add chicken for an additional cost, but I'd love to be able to add shrimp. My favorite of the pastas I've tried is the pesto pasta served with chicken and tons of delicately shredded cheese.

Scalos is back I think better than ever!! It was closed for a long while; but, we tried the…read morereopened one and even liked it better. We got to park safely in the parking lot next to it and got seated on the outdoor patio per our request. The weather was perfect for this. There's a protective clear panel around the patio for wind or "whomever" as we dined and people watched. Our waiter, Gordon, was great. We had cocktails to start then an appetizer of fresh melon and prosciutto. I ordered the Chicken Marsala over fresh spinach which was wonderful. I'm avoiding carbs. My partner had a homemade pasta dish with Italian sausage in it. Both were excellent choices. It was my birthday so our waiter Gordon recommended his fave which was a lemony desert. It was awesome. Forgot to take a pic of it. Sorry. The atmosphere was perfect and so was the food and service. We'll definitely be back!!! ;)

I came here with my best friend to celebrate her birthday and it was great! The server was friendly…read moreand helped us make decisions as we had never been there before. Definitely a fancier restaurant and it would be perfect for a date night!

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

It was our anniversary. We had 7:00pm reservations and arrived a little early. They seated us in…read morethe long thin room adjacent to the dining room in the far back. It was dim and isolated. We waited about 15 minutes before we were approached. She seemed surprised to see us, like no one had told her someone had been seated there. We ordered wine and started reading the menu she brought us. The waitress came back about 15 minutes later. My wife decided on the Chicken Marsala and I ordered the Chicken Parmigiano. You should note that it is about 7:30pm at this point. After another 15 minutes we got our salads. Our waitress was a short, heavy woman with little reach, which may explain why she TOSSED the salad plate at me from the other side of the table! If you are keeping track it is now about 7:45pm. The restaurant closes at 9:00pm, but staff is clearing the tables in our area of the restaurant. By clearing I mean removing the silver wear and salt and pepper. Our area is being shut down. In the main dining room there is light and laughter and patrons eating. We are alone, in the dim corner...forgotten. At 8:15pm I ask one of the staff cleaning our area (sweeping the floor) to find our waitress. She arrives and, once again, seems surprised at our presence. With a brief apology she rushes off to the kitchen to see about our food. A few minutes later she brings our entrees out - yes, I have the Chicken Parm tossed at me from the other side of the table - and we dig in. One problem, mine is really, really hot...not temperature...spicy. We had eaten at Trombino's before. It had been a go to for special occasions - Mother's Day, birthdays, anniversaries - and I always got the Chicken Parmigiano. This was not that. It was eye watering, sinus clearing, spicy. Inedible. I waited for the waitress to come back to see if everything was okay...and waited...and waited. At about 8:45pm she comes by to see if we wanted dessert. I pointed at my full plate and expressed my dissatisfaction with the dish. She immediately got attitude. The kitchen was closed and there was nothing she could do. I asked to speak with the manager. She huffed off. About 5 minutes later she is back saying that they are taking the Chicken Parm off our bill. Damn nice of them. That was our last dinner at Trombino's. A few postscripts... As were were leaving, at just a few minutes before 9:00pm, we see them bringing food out to some guests in the main dining area. I guess the kitchen was still open for them. I checked out the menu online after we got home and I think I figured it out. Either they ran out of regular tomato sauce and substituted, or they made a mistake, but I am pretty sure I got the Fra Diavolo sauce from the Seafood Fra Diavolo instead of the regular tomato sauce.

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

Great music playing when you walk in. Looks like a mom and pop type place for locals…read more I like all the flyers on the wall. There is an article that says top 50 pizza joints in the US. I so sorry, there is no way this place or top 50 anything. Very disappointing. Had a slice all they did was take a cheese and add some toppings and not cook it fully. Very very disappointed.

We did take out at the Winter Haven location, and it was divine! There was house made pasta that…read morewas SO fresh, house made meatballs, porcini mushrooms in a lovely cream sauce, and lemon cookies that screamed alleluia! as you eat them, or maybe that was me?! The place looked beautiful on the inside, and the people behind the counter and on the phone were truly lovely to work with!

Good food always . Thanks for the hospitality will definitely be coming back again . Not from here…read more But one of my choices to show up again.

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.

The food here tastes really fresh and delicious. I'd definitely be back for more pizza.read more

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.

We came here for a girls night and were so glad we did! It gives off the cute, neighborhood vibe…read moreand would be adorable for date night. We shared an eggplant marinara and bruchetta for appetizers. Both were good but nothing special. I absolutely LOVED my entree though. I got the penne alla vodka and added pancetta. YUM! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and delicious. It paired perfectly with my glass of wine. We all shared the cheesecake for dessert. It was fluffy and not too dense. The berry coulis was definitely needed for sweetness but we enjoyed it. The wait staff was awesome. Our water glasses were never empty and it felt like we were being waited on by 3 people because everyone was so in sync. Upon leaving we all agreed it was delicious and we cant wait to come back for another girls night!

I've been coming to Saggios since I was in high school back in the early 2000's. This use to be the…read morego to pizza spot to for me and my friends when I was in HS and now 25 years later I love bringing my wife and daughter here for a slice. It honestly feels like nothing had changed in those 25 years. The food is still great, the service is still fast and friendly but now I have traded I have traded in a soda for a pint. It's still fun venturing over to the UNM area every so often and this is usually our go to spot when we come to this part of town. It has also become a family tradition to eat here on Christmas Eve before or after doing the Luminaria tour west of downtown. But plan accordingly because they close early on Christmas Eve!

Saggios has been a favorite among University of New Mexico students for as long as I can remember,…read moreright up there with Frontier as a classic go-to spot. We came in with a group of eight and ordered a variety of items. Everything was good, and the portions were huge, which is always appreciated. When we first ordered, we were told pasta wasn't available due to kitchen issues. About 20 minutes later, someone in our group was able to order pasta, so it seems like they got things worked out before we left. The space has a casual sports bar vibe, and the counter service was solid. Overall, pretty good food, good portions, and a reliable spot that still lives up to its reputation.