Central Bodega

Last-minute anniversary reservation that totally paid off. The service, food, and drinks were excellent—much improved from our previous visit. The wait for a table was brief, and the staff apologized graciously. We went with the bartender’s choice, and it’s probably one of my all-time favorite cocktails. Mariah was awesome—warm, professional, and she even created a couple of spontaneous drinks that wowed us: a standout “random” concoction and an amazing martini. CJ from Mission Winery stopped by and was great as always. I highly recommend the mussels with fries. All in all, a great experience that has us excited to return.

Upon arriving for dinner, I was greeted with genuine warmth by the staff—a promising start to the evening. I was seated in the upstairs dining area, which offers a noticeably more refined and comfortable ambiance compared to the downstairs. Service was sharp and informed; my server not only demonstrated a deep knowledge of the menu but also impressed with a custom off-menu cocktail that showcased both creativity and balance. The highlight of the evening was the prawns with linguine in a lemon sauce—a dish that delivered far beyond expectations. The pasta was perfectly cooked, the prawns succulent, and the lemon sauce brought a bright, elegant acidity that tied the elements together beautifully. It’s a plate that lingers in the memory and certainly warrants a return visit to explore more of what the kitchen has to offer.

Best handcrafted cocktails I’ve ever had. Service was great! Atmosphere and music was great. Happy to say this is my new favorite spot for a handcrafted cocktail! I recommend the Lime Lush cocktail! 10/10

We walked in at 6:30 after deciding we’d eat somewhere in Nob Hill. I checked their menu on their website and we were sold on the Cioppino so we didn’t even consider anywhere else. When we arrived and were ready to order discovered they had changed their menu and no longer offered it. We arrived and it was completely empty, we were the only ones there. The hostess asked if we had a reservation then said she needed to check what they had available. For the next hour or so we were one of about 5 couples who dined. One server and one hostess so it was friendly but we did a lot of waiting. The seats look pretty but are the least comfortable and the plates slide all over the tables as you eat. The food was delicious— I would expect a restaurant like the is to serve complimentary bread before the meal though. Be aware of the 3% credit card fee— if we’d read the fine print would have paid in cash.

My taste buds thank me for this restaurant visit, It's a stunning place. The vibe and decor allow you to relax, which I loved. I started off with crab cake, and let's just WOW those flavors are phenomenal (lemon & capers) are my favorite ever. I need this crab cake daily. Hehe! My main course was the lobster, and I definitely wasn't disappointed. It was bursting with flavor and cooked perfectly, i can't wait to go back to indulge again. My friend had the steak and fries that she enjoyed also. The service was great. We had a very knowledgeable server who made recommendations, and it was most appreciated. I definitely recommend this place!!!

Four of us had dinner reservations here last night for a birthday get-together. Two of us arrived early, had a couple of cocktails, and ordered a bottle of wine to open for the table. The whole experience was fantastic. The staff was great, the bartender made excellent cocktails and provided one of the most professional wine experiences I've had in Albuquerque. He decanted the wine to go with our dinners, which were also fantastic. We stayed for about three hours, enjoyed appetizers, meals, and dessert. Two bottles of wine, and we couldn't be happier with this establishment.

Came here with a friend to have dinner. We arrived right when they opened and was seated right away even without a reservation. Staff and servers were very nice and pleasant. The ambiance was very warm and inviting. My friend ordered the lamb with veggies and scalloped potatoes, and I had a cesar salad with steak and fries. My friend raved about the lamb and said it was one of the best she's had. My salad was great, although the steak had more fatty pieces than actual meat and could have had a bit more flavor. All in all the food and drinks were great and the service was exceptional. Would love to return and try out their brunch items.

We went there on a Monday mostly because it was the only place really open on Monday. The only reason I’m giving it a four stars is because the bartender was just amazing but the did just wasn’t . She recommended wine, told me what to drink and what not to drink. She definitely told us what food was better than the other. Her conversation was amazing even though she was really the only person doing bartending and serving that night, she didn’t get stressed out at the amount of responsibility. The food was slightly bland, but still very good. The presentation was great.

HUGE shot out to the team at Central Bodega!! We enjoyed a celebratory dinner for my husbands military promotion with 16 of our closest friends and family and what a beautiful night it was! The team of Andrew and Alex was simply unmatched from any customer service experience we've had, and their sorcery behind the bar was truly magical! When hosting a large reservation where each person is individually ordering, so many hiccups could have easily happened. But not with this team and of course recognition to the crew behind the scenes that we sometimes overlook- our hostess, the kitchen crew, and the young man bussing tables. As per usual- the food was fantastic! Beautifully presented, delightfully seasoned, in a cozy environment that offered a warm hug to enjoy our company, quality meal, and fabulous cocktails! Thank you Central Bodega and team for truly creating this memorable experience! **Full transparency- we were so present and engaged in this experience that we overlooked photos. ‍ These photos are from a prior dinner we had there, however, because they are consistent- they certainly still represent just a small portion of the appetizers, entrees, and cocktails that were had. -- eating dinner at Central Bodega.

This place has a great atmosphere. The exposed brick wall, the lighting fixtures (don't know why, but lighting fixtures are a thing with me), the furniture, and the art all equal a great aesthetic. There is a separate dining room and bar upstairs, which also has a couple of lounge areas. Also with a great aesthetic and very cool. Who doesn't love Velvet sofas? Our server was really good, too. I appreciated his elevated look, dressed all in black, including a blazer. Kudos to him. It was nice that the bartender, who also appeared to be the manager, went to all the tables to see if everything was satisfactory. Cocktails came and they were good. I like that my amaretto sour has the egg white, that extra step that not all places do. The food was hit or miss. And it did not all come out at the same time. We didn't hate it, but we didn't love it. There were four of us, and we ordered: * Pasta Bolognese-- just okay. Hubby didn't finish it, and didn't even want to take what was left home. * Rack of lamb with fingerling potatoes. Loved the lamb--cooked perfectly! But I absolutely did not like the potatoes at all. And the greens--way to much of something in there. Maybe Rosemary or mint?? *Parmesan encrusted sole was really good, but my niece reported that the mashed potatoes were bland. *My dad ordered the steak frites. He asked for it well done, and it was closer to medium rare. He wasn't thrilled with it. In the end, we all said we were glad we tried Central Bodega, but we weren't sure if we would return.

Came for the first time with four friends. Will be back again at some point but for now I would give this restaurant four stars primarily based on customer service level which was fantastic. Our server was Dominic and he was absolutely sensational. So the location is good and the ambiance of the place is upscale very clean and attractive. It's a small place. We made a reservation and on the downside credit card was needed to reserve the reservation. That is going to be very off putting to a lot of people. A note to the owners, your menu is very difficult to read with the gold font. Going forward if you reprint them use a standard black ink. One thing I do like for their Sunday brunch which is what we came for, is that it is menu based not a buffet. So you order from the menu. I ordered the quiche which came with a side salad although the side salad was naturally a salad it was just some greens with a little bit of a vinaigrette type dressing drizzled over it. Nothing to ra I have to say, the acoustics in the place are not great. And for whatever reason it seemed that all patrons were seated right next to each other starting with the back of the restaurant and then moving towards the front this made it completely hopeless for us to be able to Converse at the table because the table directly next to us which was only inches away was filled with a bunch of laughing hyenas. We understand people want to celebrate and have fun, but again if the workers were a little bit more astute they would understand that in a mostly empty restaurant it would be great to have space between tables. Well this review might come off a little bit negative I don't mean for it to be I think there's a lot of promise here they just need to work out a few of the kinks.

First experience here. Casual, comfortable seating at the bar. Great cocktails. Handcrafted, unique takes on existing classics utilizing quality ingredients. And great appetizers. We have the tartar and a brilliant version of prosciutto and burrata. Will be back next time we are in ABQ.

Great service. Cute space upstairs. Quiet and comfortable. Food was also great. I had a delicious omelette and a nice drink for Mother's Day brunch.

Had a lovely dinner here, the steak frites was one of the best steaks I'd had at a restaurant in a long time. Very tasty ceasar salad! Friendly staff and service, our water glasses were never empty. Two levels, upstairs send to have a nicer ambiance than downstairs. Will reserve upstairs next visit. Biggest disappointment, they were out of mussels, saving them for a big party they had the next day. So maybe call ahead if you're hoping for mussels!

Really great food! The service was nice and the ambience is great for a nice dinner or girls night out! Nice spot would definitely come back!

Ahi Tuna appetizer was very good. I ordered the steak medium as well (perfect) Our server was tremendous, I had an upstairs reservation and was met with quality service immediately. Highly recommended for a date night, couples night, or just a great food experience overall.

After hearing about Central Bodega for some time, my wife and her friend dropped by for drinks last night with her friend. They delighted in the service by Andrew the bartender, Sydney and Dominic. This resulted in my wife changing today's birthday brunch for our nephew from another restaurant to Central Bodega, where we went today. And THAT resulted in us booking a birthday dinner for a friend at Central Bodega later this month! This is kind of noteworthy, as it's been pulling eye teeth to get me down to Nob Hill after the ART debacle. It was worth it, though: Service at Central Bodega is on top of it, whirling and hustling to get you what you need the instant you need it, yet never feeling rushed at all - always with a kind word and genuine friendliness. Regardless of the fact that it got pretty busy while we were there; we never felt rushed or abandoned or in any way needing attention. Really fantastic: Sydney, Dominic and Andrew were just wonderful (and bear in mind that all three of them worked the night shift BEFORE this brunch, so we're talking a remarkable level of energy and gracious spirit to be able to bring such happiness to our party). Just got back from our nephew's birthday brunch where we had a great time. Two rooms (upstairs and down) in a relatively small restaurant, but with different areas in each room that have different vibes. Upstairs, more raucous; downstairs more chill. The menu is varied enough that it's actually kinda fun. The drinks (yay, Andrew!) were fantastic. The food (waffles with bananas Foster, omelet of the day and the Spaniard sandwich with perfect fries) varied between good and very good and the prices were reasonable. As mentioned, we never wanted for anything during our relaxing brunch - and on the way out the door we booked a birthday supper for a friend later this month. Such a nice experience - looking forward to our return!

Brunch for my birthday!! Fabulous drinks, food, and service!! Will definitely go back!!

I've been curious about this place for a while and stopped in for brunch today. Even though it was noon on Sunday and I didn't have a reservation they seated me right away. The service was a little slow but friendly and competent. They were out of some of the ingredients for the mocktail I ordered so the bartender devised a concoction for me with citrus, orgeat, and a little fizz that really hit the spot. I got the Spanish Benedict and it was the perfect choice, it was very tasty. The overall vibe was very calm and I hope to make it back for brunch again or maybe try the dinner menu.

Had a great night here celebrating my friend's graduation with a dinner here. It's actually a small place and I believe you should make a reservation here before coming here. Our server was really nice and accommodating as he helped us navigate through the menu. Our table ordered a couple of items, but we got the Half Baguette with the Parmesan Herb Oil. That itself was a great starter and I loved the infused oil. The pistachio-crusted gruyere was creamy, and the nuttiness with the gastrique definitely combines well with the dish as a whole. I never had a gastrique sauce before but it pairs so well with the pistachio and the cheese. For the main courses, our table ordered the mussels, the salmon penne, and the lobster bisque. I got the lobster bisque and I loved how well-seasoned it was. It was creamy, decadent, and the poached lobster tail was very good. Man, I just wished I had some extra bread to dip it in. The mussels were good and the broth that they were sitting in was delicious and fragrant. It was sitting in this saffron infused broth with smoked paprika and shallots. The salmon penne was delicious as well. The spicy tomato cream made it all come together beautifully and the extra seasonings, peppers, and cheese just adds that chef's kiss to the whole thing. I thought it was really good and the pasta was quite al dente. And there were good amounts of salmon cubes as well. Overall, this is a great place to come to for an intimate dinner or something celebratory. If I am ever in Alberquerque again, I wouldn't mind making my stop here.

Amazing bartender downstairs! Usually there's a wait so we'll pop in and there's usually something available

We ordered bread with olive oil and butter, cioppino, steak, and lobster. The table next to us ordered the same bread and received it right away, yet we waited an entire hour before we had to ask the waiter for it. The cioppino arrived after about 30 minutes, but the steak and lobster took almost another hour to show up. Steak lacks flavor, and the fat cap was not probably sear. Overall the experience was a disappointment, especially the customer service. The staff will judge and treat you base on your age, your race, overall how you look. Simple as that.

Made reservations for 5pm on a Saturday night. It was pretty empty and a great time to ensure a reservation. Great feel, bar and decor. The drink options were plentiful and tasty. Waitstaff were pleasant and knowledgeable. Food prepared was fantastic and flavorful. Definitely upscale and I want to try the whipped feta when I return!

Great food! Cozy atmosphere. Kind staff. I love their whipped feta and Dutch baby cakes. The bartenders and waitstaff were great as well.

So I had to come back and I brought my girlfriend with me. I had the steak and frites, cooked medium. It was perfect. The herb butter is a nice touch. The frites were nice and crispy. My girlfriend got the lobster and it was delicious. My girlfriend said it was perfect as well. We had the avgolemono soup has an appetizer and it's the best soup I've had in the city. The lemon was perfect with the chicken. It was nice and quiet, we sat downstairs. Shouts to Hannah for being a wonderful server!

WOW. This place is excellent. Amazing service with very personable staff. The food was outrageously delicious. The cocktails were inspired. We dined upstairs which is lovely and boasts its own bar and couches near the window. Absolutely looking forward to returning.

We had high expectations coming here and were not disappointed! We came for Sunday brunch and followed others' advice and sat upstairs. The ambiance is lovely. They have just enough holiday decor for it to feel festive and warm. The theme is definitely international bistro with black cafe chairs and stone tables. We had great cocktails. My husband had a Cesar Chavez which is a bit of a Spanish Manhattan and I had a Vodka Rose which is a deceptively simple drink with vodka, grenadine and lemon. Delicious. The food was also well executed. We had the whipped feta to start which was epic. They whip the feta until it resembles a savory whipped cream and then add tomatoes, radish, honey and crostini. Really delicious. Then my husband had the chicken and waffles while I had the Croque Monseiur. The portions were HUGE. My husband's chicken was delicately breaded and over an inch thick throughout. They also (to their credit) gave him gravy instead of maple syrup, making this a purely savory dish. We loved it. My sandwich was rich and alternately rich and tangy with the prosciutto. The fries were classic fries like you'd get in France. We had plenty of leftovers to take home for dinner. Our waiter was also our bartender and was attentive without being overbearing (hard in a small space). He makes great cocktails and guided our decisions with a firm hand. Could not ask for more! Really great brunch!

The restaurant itself is beautiful! The staff is friendly and welcoming. But the food: extremely disappointing. After months of anticipation on checking this spot out for brunch, I was left extremely disappointed. 3 of us ordered from the brunch menu; quiche, Dutch baby pancakes, and Monte Cristo. The quiche was fine...both the pancakes and monte cristo were extremely greasy and had no flavor.

We were all wowed by this place. We got reservations upstairs which is a small, nice, kinda swanky place. Definitely a different vibe than the first floor. Our waiter was Alex who was excellent. He knew we'd never been there and gave us a great rundown of the wine and cocktails and menu. The guys had the special which was seafood fettuccine, excellent. I had the French mussels, excellent. Our other friend had the half chicken, excellent. We also had the whipped feta appetizer to start which was delicious. Not cheap but not expensive especially for the quantity and quality of the food. All four of us left happy as could be!!

Went here again for my wife's birthday and had another wonderful meal. This is a great spot for a birthday dinner or date night. Service here was excellent as always! Central Bodega changes up their menu periodically which means the marrow was sadly absent. We tried a few new dishes including the parmesan-crusted Sol which was absolutely delicious. The Parmesan crust was very well done and the garlic mashed potatoes were excellent. The clam mainstay is always a good option too.

Charming place. Stopped for a glass of wine and snack. Olives were very tasty, they had to go pluck off the tree though. Bartender was attentive to our beverages.

We walked in for brunch and were met with "Reservation?" Oh, hi, welcome... I bet my server doesn't want me to just say "Coffee" and not say hello, but ok. It turned out it was fine, we didn't have a reservation but we were able to sit upstairs. Upstairs, the decor was beautiful and the sun through the windows was lovely. It's kind of funny that they feature a photo of downstairs (the area where you enter) on their website but the upstairs dining room is so much nicer. Coming from the stairs, I noticed that the bartender had a delicious-looking iced coffee at the bar. It looked so good, I ordered an iced coffee but was told they don't offer that. The waitress ended up bringing me some coffee and a cup of ice, which was nice of her, but I wished I had gone wherever the bartender went. I had the Italian Eggs Benedict and it was kind of dry and bland. I get that mushroom sauce can be kind of a delicate flavor but there just wasn't much flavor. I added salt, pepper, and hot sauce and still wished it was seasoned. The "mushroom buerre blanc" was just mushroom butter, there was nothing creamy about it, and I wished for something a little more like a classic hollandaise sauce, especially because the polenta cake was dry so there was no sauce to balance that. My potatoes were just unseasoned cubed potatoes - even if they were browned a little more they might have been better. My husband had a Monte Cristo, I believe it was a special. I tasted it, and it was fine, but if I hadn't taken a photo, I wouldn't have remembered it at all. All in all, was it the worst meal I've ever had? No, it was fine. Do I wish I had gone somewhere else? Sure. Would I go back? Nah.

I had a lovely brunch here with a friend. We had a reservation for right when it opened. The staff was polite. There was a variety of options. I had the eggs Benedict and it was delicious! I also liked the mimosa. It's a cute chic decor and I can't wait to return!

This place was amazing! Came in on a busy weekend dinner rush without reservations and the host was super accommodating. The bartenders were so great! Very knowledgeable and very entertaining! Mariah was so sweet and pleasant! The cocktails were so good! Highly recommend the Lime Lush and the in house barrel aged old fashioned! Food was fantastic! We got the lobster and a great salad! Delish! The manager Hanna was also wonderful, checking in on all of the guests! 10/10 will totally recommend and return!

Dinner experience was good. Would come again. Brunch not so good. Probably won't come again. Food sounded interesting but didn't meet expectations. Service? Hmmm tricky ; needs to be less selective? Ambiance? Was downstairs and voices carried a lot.

Central Bodega did not disappoint! Went for my bday, started with a drink at the bar and then went upstairs for dinner. Our server was super knowledgeable about wine and the restaurant industry, and made a great recommendation for a wine to go with the rack of lamb, which was cooked perfectly. The medley of vegetables and potatoes that came with it was really good, not the same ol' same ol'. My husband had the mussels in fennel broth and said they were really good. We learned the chef is Greek and cooked in a Greek restaurant for many years. The owner of Central Bodega is the owner of Mission Winery. It really reminded us of places we have been to in Napa and Sonoma. Everything, from the entrees to dessert, dessert wines and the service were first class. We are looking forward to going back and also going to the Mission Winery tasting room/restaurant across the street.

I came here for brunch and what a great find this was! I had the avocado toast, Spanish style mussels and an Italian sandwich (this was to go for later). I've never had an avocado toast before so I don't have anything to compare it to, but it was light, flavorful and decadent at the same time. My friends ordered a side of crispy bacon to top the toasts with and it made it even better. Everything is better with bacon! The Spanish style mussels were cooked perfectly with a very flavorful broth and some warm bread to dip into. I was afraid of rubbery overcooked mussels, but they were the perfect texture. The Italian sandwich I ordered to go so I could have it later that day. The sandwich was filled with very high quality meats, but there was no sauce. It needed something to make it less dry. None the less, it was still very tasty. Since I was home, I added some mayo and pesto and it was perfect. Cole was our server. He was gracious, polite, friendly and accommodating. It was a pleasure dining here. I will definitely be back again!

Came in for lunch, but left disappointed. Omelet of the Week (Mushroom & Gruyere) - 1/5. A classic combo, executed extremely poorly. The omelet had a rather off, rubbery texture, rather than being soft and creamy as you'd expect. The side of roast potatoes had zero herbs, zero pepper, the slightest touch of salt and basically no flavor. One of the worst omelets I've had anywhere, buffets included. The Spaniard - 2/5 This chicken, tomato and jamon sandwich had promise, but could have been much better. The chicken itself was overcooked to the point of being dry, which was occasionally, but not always, saved by the exceedingly plain, but still justify, hothouse tomato under it. The french fries were positively irredeemable, the kind which has been accidently left in the fryer too long. Little Prince - 5/5 Smooth, refreshing, solidly the best beer cocktail I've had anywhere. Very Hungry Caterpillar - 3/5 Tasty, but a positively miniscule portion for $15, especially considering a substantial portion of the drink is ginger beer.

I went here because friends were getting together for dinner. I looked at the menu prior to arrival and was under the impression that is was a high price/small portion kind of place. However, this was not the case. The portions were good and I definitely did not leave hungry. The price was average for a restaurant. All the food was great, good flavor. The service was attentive and friendly. The facility is definitely upscale and has an additional upstairs bar. For appetizer, we enjoyed a wrapped cantaloupe. This was surprisingly good. I enjoyed a cocktail and dessert upstairs after dinner. I got a chocolate cupcake with raspberry drizzle. It was so rich and delicious. I try to stay out of Albuquerque, but would definitely return when I am there.

Central Bodega has a very Spanish ambiance, which I loved, but I wish they focused more on Spanish wine. It's really amazing stuff and for a wine bar, I was expecting a lot more varietals from across the pond.

My sister and I are both vegetarians. We went to Central Bodega and I ordered an omelette and she ordered the Spanish Eggs Benedict without chorizo. Waiter said it would be no problem to leave the chorizo out. When the dish came, the sauce had squishy chunks of chorizo in it -- seems like the hollandaise probably had the chorizo mixed in already. I ate a biteful and tasted the pork myself. I've been veg for 24 years and found it upsetting. My sis hates wasting food, so she tried to eat around the pork. I informed our waiter, he said he was terribly sorry, but the dish was still on the bill. The classier move would have been to remove it from the bill.

A unique experience in Albuquerque. Food, service and wine list that is one of the best in the state.

My word, I sure hope this place succeeds (and I have a very good feeling it will). The food was glorious. The service was fantastic. The ambiance was really lovely, though the table spacing was quite close, and, in the small space, nearby conversations became increasingly loud as the room filled up by 12:30. We strolled in for brunch on Sunday around 11:40, and they surprisingly asked if we had a reservation... fancy... must be trending! We didn't, but there was a number of open tables and they seated us right away. Upstairs was hopping and reservation only by that time. Not sure why it was so popular comparatively; the ambiance was no better up there, as far as our party of three was concerned. They have a very extensive wine list, and all the lovely brunchy cocktails. Their menu, though modest in breadth, was amply diverse - sandwiches, omelettes, Benedicts, and the sweet stuff too, and all very unique and delightful sounding! They have a weekend special omelette and avocado toast (today's came with a dollop of egg salad! It almost sold me, but...) We opted for the whipped feta, drizzled in honey and accompanied by radish and tomato, served with crostinis. Divine. I marveled at how they managed to make feta the consistency of homemade whipped cream! I got the Italian Benedict, which comes with polenta patties instead of English muffins. Sublime. Perfectly basted eggs with a delicate flavor that didn't scream "CHOLESTEROL!!" like the usual serving. We asked for hot sauce and received a glorious dish of chef-made Buffalo sauce (which they charged us a dollar for, by the way }:p). Simply put, marvelous flavor in all ways. My only gripe was the conspicuous lack of an espresso machine. It's so very Italian feeling in this cozy little bistro. Why can't mama have a dang macchiato?! Apparently they're saving up for one and should have it soon. I hope so; it was a terrible spoiler! I ended up with regular coffee, and it was a very mediocre brew. In this writer's opinion, coffee is the sweet mana of brunch, so I have to drop a star. But don't be dissuaded, fellow diners! It's a terrific spot to stop in at of your looking for a bite and some atmosphere in Nob Hill. And you don't mind throwing down about $15-20 for an entree. I'll TOTALLY be back... on payday... macchiato or not. Yum!

Love this place during Sunday brunch. (I don't think they Saturday brunch I was given a lunch menu) Personally my favorite is the bread and honey butter and oil (although i wish they would toast it). The whipped feta is absolutely delicious you have to get it.

Smack dab in the heart of Nob Hill is this fusion restaurant in Albuquerque. I say fusion because of the eclectic nature of the menu, offering both nuanced and traditional fare based on European menus and American twists on those recipes. The secret to a great experience at Central Bodega is to head upstairs. A reservation is a good idea. I prefer a seat at the bar upstairs for a more intimate situation and if you're into eating on the couch, that's an option upstairs as well. By far my favorite are the French mussels with toasted bread. Brian, our bartender, will mix whatever cocktail you like and I'm fond of his version of a Sazerac. Service is exceptional and everyone is kind. The menu rotates seasonally, and I really miss the parchment prepared salmon from the Fall! Regardless of what you choose, this place is wonderful.

I was extremely impressed with the staff. I brought my 5 year old along with me and was pleasantly surprised when they offered to make an off-the-menu pasta for her. The caesar salad was delicious, as was the steak frites. Overall highly recommend!

I was pretty excited to check out Central Bodega on Friday evening. I had heard a lot of great things about this new restaurant located in Nob Hill and it did not disappoint. The decor and aesthetics of the restaurant really grab your attention as you walk into the restaurant. We were sat upstairs and immediately greeted by our server. He offered his recommendations and had excellent hospitality. Throughout our service our water was topped off pretty frequently for the Friday dinner rush. As for the food, we started off with the cantaloupe wrapped in prosciutto and whipped feta. Both I highly recommend. Next, we shared an order of the French mussels. Definitely a tasty dish and reminded me of clam chowder in taste. For the main course I had the steak frites. The steak was cooked perfect and was a pretty good cut of meat. For dessert, we had the bread pudding which was delicious. I'll definitely come back to Central Bodega to try out the rest of the menu. They had great service and hospitality. The restaurant itself is warm and cozy.

Was here on a Friday but then I got there I realized that it was a"no-meat" Friday for me due to Lent, but luckily they had a delicious grilled cheese sandwich! Pretty good and it filled my tummy!

LOVE LOVE LOVE The decor and ambience is perfection. The food melds together refreshing and unexpected flavors that are presented similar to that of a fancy large scale restaurant. The staff is lovely and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this place for your next date night or girls night. The location is smaller so make sure you reserve a table in advance so you don't miss out.

It's the attempt to be fine dining without any prior knowledge or experience. Underwhelming food and service.

Amazing new restaurant located in Nob Hill! I've been waiting to come here for the longest time and I'm so glad that we were able to walk in on a Thursday night. My guess is that won't be the norm after more people here about this place! The staff greeted us right away and sat us downstairs. I can't wait to see what upstairs looks like next time! We ordered their house special for our appetizer, Whipped Feta, and it was airy and delightful. I've never had anything like it before and it was actually really tasty. The server told us that they spray feta through a whipped cream canister and that is such a genius and bold idea! For our entrées, we both ordered the steak frites and they were so amazingly tasty! They come with fries (like steak frites should) and the fries were the perfect amount of crispy. The steak was cooked perfectly, very flavorful, and just gorgeous! For my drink, I ordered the Hummingbird. It was refreshing and sweet, perfect drink for my first one here (I ordered two because it was so good)! Finally, dessert was great! We had their seasonal dessert and it was tasty. Basically their take on a strawberry shortcake, but so much better than your average one! All in all, the staff was amazing and attentive, the drinks were beautiful and tasty, and the food was delicious! I cannot wait to come back here!

An other great addition to Nob Hill! This is great as a date night spot or for a small group of friends. We set upstairs which had great decor and a surprisingly excellent view of the Sandia's at sunset. The service was excellent, I asked for a whisky forward cocktail and the bartender made an adaption of a vieux carre which was an excellent choice. The other cocktails on the menu were crafted well and had a good variety for all drinkers. The wine list also has a great selection. The food was all delicious. Whipped feta and Spanish mussels were our choice for appetizers. It was recommended to go with the fries over bread with the mussels and it worked out great. Using the crisp fries to absorb the mussel juice was wonderful. The steak frites was cooked perfectly. One of the best in Abq and definitely the best steak in Nob Hill.

What a great find! We had walked over to the old Yanni's on Central Ave from our Hotel and were very sad to learn that Yanni's had closed. We decided to go to one of the other standards on Nob Hill, and stumbled upon the Central Bedoga. It looked like it was happening and we decided to try it. While speaking with the Manager Chris, and telling him our tale of woe, he was delighted to tell us that not only many of the staff from Yanni's but so was CHEF! The food was great, they helped us with our dietary issues, and Andrew made amazing cocktails. He also has an amazing knowledge of cocktails!!!

Food was tasty and portions perfect for a meal. Customer service exceptional! Will come again.

I was so excited to try Central Bodega after they announced their grand opening - I had been following them on Instagram for a while (would definitely recommend doing so). We came in on a Thursday night for date night and it was the perfect atmosphere for it!They do take reservations, we learned on their website, but we luckily did not have to wait at all and were seated immediately. The drink menu was extensive and with the amount of cocktails it might take a minute to decide which to get, I ended up trying two. I finally decided on a Rhubarb Gimlet which was strong and flowery. I followed it with the Hummingbird which was a little on the sweeter side. Both were delicious! The food menu had a lot of choices but I finally settled on the steak frites and I'm glad I got it. The steak was seasoned to perfection and the chimichurri was very flavorful. The fries were nice and crispy and paired well with their garlic aioli. We sat downstairs at a table by the bar which was nice but I definitely want to try and sit on the second floor next time to see the view and the rest of this restaurant. The staff was nothing but outstanding and checked in on us at every point during our meal. We didn't have to worry about refills on drinks or anything else. I cannot wait to come back to this amazing new restaurant in Nob Hill!

Went here twice first time it was absolutely stellar. Really good, second time it was just ok but it was the day after Valentine's Day so I understand that it was after a big service so I don't hold it against them and would recommend it. It is in such a good location and it feels really hip and cool. Service is always greats. Also the cocktails are also always a 10/10

Service and food was great. Had some of their specialty cocktails and the Negroni Blanca is a must try