Italian Restaurants in Albuquerque (2025)

In a historic Route 66 garage, this locally owned Roman-styled spot crafts pasta, mozzarella, and salumi in-house. Featured in Eater’s 25 Best Restaurants, it anchors Nob Hill with serious wines and cocktails.

The flagship blends table-side Italian classics with New Mexican produce. Frequently praised by local diners and included in Albuquerque Journal roundups, it’s a reliable, community-minded favorite on the West Side.

A Northeast Heights institution since 1979, known for seafood pastas, veal, and warm hospitality. Praised by local food writers and highlighted in city roundups, it delivers an old-school evening done right.

This East Downtown staple turns out blistered, thin‑crust pies and house‑made pastas. Recognized by Zagat and Fodor’s via Tripexpert, it’s a go‑to for wine‑friendly Italian in the heart of the city.

The Northeast Heights sibling expands the pasta playbook and pours a thoughtful wine list. Frequently noted in local best‑of roundups, it delivers elevated pies and classics in a relaxed neighborhood setting.

New Mexico’s first certified Neapolitan pizzeria, founded by pizzaioli trained in Naples. Featured by New Mexico Magazine, it serves VPN‑style pies beside local beer in the Green Jeans food hall.

Chef‑driven small‑plate Italian—house cheeses, seasonal antipasti, and a compact wine list—in a low‑key neighborhood room. Praised by local food critics and loyal regulars for thoughtful cooking and relaxed pacing.

A brick‑oven classic since 1994 with thin‑crust pies, pastas, and salads. Beloved by families for consistency and its signature torta di mele, it’s a Northeast Heights standby with deep local roots.

Family‑run since 1970, this Italian market and lunch counter makes sausage, sauces, and pastries in‑house. Covered by local media and cherished by chefs, it’s where Albuquerque shops and eats Italian‑American classics.

An art‑filled Italian‑American favorite that grew from a UNM hangout into a full‑service restaurant. Known for jumbo pizzas, hearty pastas, and a lively room, it’s a go‑to for families and game nights.

A tiny counter crafting fresh pasta shapes and sauces—often with New Mexican twists—inside Sawmill Market. Noted by Food & Wine and Eater’s coverage of the market as one of the standout stops.