Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Albuquerque by diners
Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Albuquerque by diners
Italian food is the most popular cuisine in the world, according to a 2023 study by The Picky Eater that tallied up Instagram tags. It's no wonder why so many people love it. Just thinking about dishes like chicken parmesan and spaghetti and meatballs is enough to get your mouth watering—even though many of these world-famous dishes are actually Italian American creations more so than true Italian fare. Traditional Italian food embraces an assortment of sumptuous recipes that aren't dependent on fried breadcrumbs and red sauce—think frittatas and focaccia, or carpaccio and panna cotta.
Italian immigrants have been weaving their cuisine into the fabric of the American food landscape for generations since they arrived in the United States nearly 150 years ago. And the cuisine, like the culture it hails from, tends to give off warm and fuzzy "family" feels. For many people, the quintessential local Italian American restaurant—complete with its red-and-white checkered tablecloths, pour bottles of olive oil, parmesan cheese shakers, cute little jars of red pepper flakes, and wicker baskets of oven-fresh bread—brings back memories of special life moments, like first dates and milestone birthdays.
Luckily, today you don't need to be in a major metropolis like New York or Los Angeles or an area with a large Italian or Italian American community to score top-notch buon cibo. You can find excellent Italian offerings in almost every city from coast to coast. To celebrate all things mozzarella and marinara, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Albuquerque based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of January 2024.
Read on to see if your favorite is among the top-rated or to find a new spot in your neighborhood.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#30. Mario's Pizzeria & Ristorante
- Rating: 3.5/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2401 San Pedro Drive Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Mario's Pizzeria & Ristorante
- Rating: 3.5/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7501 Paseo Del Norte Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Bravo! Italian Kitchen
- Rating: 3.5/5 (333 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2220 Louisiana Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Amore Neapolitan Pizzeria - Tin Can Alley
- Rating: 3.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 6110 Alameda Blvd. Northeast Space 3 Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Saggios
- Rating: 3.5/5 (398 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 107 Cornell Drive Southeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Sports Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Paisano's
- Rating: 3.5/5 (255 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1935 Eubank Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Caruso's Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5626 Menaul Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Piatanzi
- Rating: 3.5/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1403 Girard Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Il Vicino Wood Oven Pizza - West Side
- Rating: 3.5/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10701 Corrales Blvd. Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Green'Z Artisan Salad & Pasta
- Rating: 3.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 6110 Alameda Blvd. Northeast Tin Can Alley Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Salad, Italian, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Farina Alto Pizzeria & Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (393 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10721 Montgomery Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Michelle's Italian & Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 3107 Eubank Blvd. Northeast Ste 16 Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Il Vicino Wood Oven Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11225 Montgomery Blvd. Northeast Ste G Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Trombino's Bistro Italiano
- Rating: 4.0/5 (406 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5415 Academy Road Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Steakhouses, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Tomato Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7900 San Pedro Ave. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Buffets, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#15. M'tucci's Twenty-Five
- Rating: 4.0/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4939 Pan American Fwy Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Scalo
- Rating: 4.0/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3500 Central Ave. Southeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Goodfellas Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (85 reviews)
- Address: 5844 Osuna Road Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Pizzeria Luca
- Rating: 4.0/5 (212 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8850 Holly Ave. Northeast Ste J Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#11. M'tucci's Bar Roma
- Rating: 4.0/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3222 Central Ave. Southeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#10. M'tucci's Italian
- Rating: 4.0/5 (549 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6001 Winter Haven Drive Northwest Ste M Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Old Town Pizza Parlor
- Rating: 4.0/5 (262 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 108 Rio Grande Blvd. Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Viva Fresca
- Rating: 4.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1909 Bellamah Ave. Northwest Inside Sawmill Market Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Shaved Ice, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Sal's Ristorante & Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3301 Coors Blvd. Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Sergio's Bakery and Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2740 Wyoming Blvd. Northeast Ste 8 Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Bakeries, Italian, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#5. High Point Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9780 Coors Blvd. Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Cajun/Creole, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Pizza Castle
- Rating: 4.5/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1220 Eubank Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Farina Pizzeria & Wine Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (576 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 510 Central Ave. Southeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Tully's Italian Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1425 San Mateo Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Meat Shops, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Amore Neapolitan Pizzeria-Green Jeans
- Rating: 4.5/5 (295 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3600 Cutler Ave. Northeast Ste 3 Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jennifer Huizen, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 312 metros.
