Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Albuquerque by diners
It's no surprise that, in most countries, traditional national cuisine is the most popular, according to a . But Italian food isn't just top-rated in Italy鈥攊t ranks as the second-most popular cuisine in Germany and France and takes the bronze spot in the U.K., Mexico, and India as well.
Of course, it's also among Americans' favorites鈥攁nd there's lots to love about 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 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鈥攖hink 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" feelings. For many people, the quintessential local Italian American restaurant鈥攃omplete 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鈥攂rings 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, compiled a list of the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Albuquerque based on diners' reviews on as of January 2025.
Read on to see if your favorite is among the top-rated or to find a new spot in your neighborhood.
#30. Mario's Pizzeria & Ristorante
- Rating: 3.1/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5700 4th St. Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#29. Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 3.1/5 (420 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6520 Americas Pkwy Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian
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#28. Mario's Pizzeria and Ristorante
- Rating: 3.1/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11500 Menaul Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
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#27. Bravo! Italian Kitchen
- Rating: 3.3/5 (382 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2220 Louisiana Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars, Pizza
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#26. Mario's Pizzeria & Ristorante
- Rating: 3.3/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7501 Paseo Del Norte Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Salad
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#25. Mario's Pizzeria & Ristorante
- Rating: 3.3/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2401 San Pedro Drive Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
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#24. Saggios
- Rating: 3.5/5 (460 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 107 Cornell Drive Southeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Sports Bars, Sandwiches
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#23. Paisano's
- Rating: 3.5/5 (273 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1935 Eubank Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Bars
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#22. Amore Neapolitan Pizzeria
- Rating: 3.6/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 6110 Alameda Blvd. Ne Space 3 Space 3 Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Italian
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#21. Il Vicino Wood Oven Pizza - West Side
- Rating: 3.6/5 (211 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10701 Corrales Blvd. Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#20. Piatanzi
- Rating: 3.7/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1403 Girard Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Gluten-Free
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#19. Farina Alto Pizzeria & Bar
- Rating: 3.7/5 (437 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10721 Montgomery Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Wine Bars
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#18. Il Vicino Wood Oven Pizza
- Rating: 3.7/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11225 Montgomery Blvd. Northeast Ste G Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#17. M'tucci's Twenty-Five
- Rating: 3.8/5 (308 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4939 Pan American Fwy Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Bars, Pizza
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#16. Chicago Pizza Kitchen
- Rating: 3.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 5305 Gibson Blvd. Southeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Pasta Shops
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#15. Scalo
- Rating: 3.8/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3500 Central Ave. Southeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Bars
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#14. Trombino's Bistro Italiano
- Rating: 3.8/5 (452 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5415 Academy Road Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Steakhouses, Cocktail Bars
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#13. Tomato Cafe
- Rating: 3.9/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7900 San Pedro Ave. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Buffets, Pizza
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#12. Pizzeria Luca
- Rating: 3.9/5 (251 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8850 Holly Ave. Northeast Ste J Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Wine Bars
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#11. Goodfellas Pizzeria
- Rating: 3.9/5 (92 reviews)
- Address: 5844 Osuna Road Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#10. Old Town Pizza Parlor
- Rating: 4.0/5 (300 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 108 Rio Grande Blvd. Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
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#9. M'tucci's Italian
- Rating: 4.1/5 (597 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6001 Winter Haven Drive Northwest Ste M Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#8. Sal's Ristorante & Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.2/5 (202 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3301 Coors Blvd. Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Beer, Wine & Spirits
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#7. M'tucci's Bar Roma
- Rating: 4.2/5 (262 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3222 Central Ave. Southeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Italian, Wine Bars
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#6. Sergio's Bakery and Cafe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2740 Wyoming Blvd. Northeast Ste 8 Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Bakeries, Italian, Delis
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#5. Pizza Castle
- Rating: 4.3/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1220 Eubank Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
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#4. Farina Pizzeria & Wine Bar
- Rating: 4.3/5 (630 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 510 Central Ave. Southeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Wine Bars
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#3. Amore Neapolitan Pizzeria-Green Jeans
- Rating: 4.4/5 (311 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3600 Cutler Ave. Northeast Ste 3 Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Bars
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#2. Tully's Italian Deli
- Rating: 4.4/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1425 San Mateo Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Meat Shops, Delis
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#1. Il Localetto Rossi Italian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.7/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 106 Buena Vista Drive Southeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Soup
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jennifer Huizen, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 290 metros.
