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A photo of M'tucci's Twenty-five restaurant
1. M'tucci's Twenty-five
4.4
Awesome(992)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Albuquerque
Booked 15 times today
Our fourth New Mexico location is open. We look forward to showing you a celebration of la dolce vita -- serious food in a warm environment. Gather, eat, talk, laugh, connect with your community over a delicious meal. If you ate it here, we made it here. Why? Because hand-crafted food made from the best ingredients is the Italian way. The M'tucci's way.
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2. Vernon's Speakeasy
4.8
Exceptional(5279)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Albuquerque
Booked 30 times today
Vernon's Speakeasy is the only speakeasy restaurant in New Mexico! We feature exquisite steaks and seafood and American cuisine in a superb dining atmosphere. The culmination of live music, great food and top notch service, as well as the need for "the Password", create an atmosphere and dining experience that surely proves to be one of a kind.
A photo of Seasons 52 - Albuquerque restaurant
3. Seasons 52 - Albuquerque
4.8
Exceptional(2442)
Price: Expensive
• American • Albuquerque
Booked 65 times today
Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.
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4. Trombino's Bistro Italiano
4.6
Exceptional(1414)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Academy West
Booked 14 times today
SERVING "MANGIA" & "ABBONDANZA" FOR OVER 34 YEARS! Welcome to Trombino's Bistro Italiano, since 1979 a long standing favorite among Albuquerqueans, business travelers and tourists alike. Our restaurant is an ideal location for your lunch, dinner, or important client meetings. A comfortable Trattoria that has that inviting feeling of an old Italian neighborhood! More than just a place to eat, but rather, a gathering place where you, your friends, family and business associates can slow down, enjoy a great meal and reconnect. Trombino's serves signature dishes of authentic Italian-American cuisine. Our menu is large and varied, offering a great selection of homemade pastas, signature salads, prime steaks, fresh fish and memorable desserts, including these delectable choices... Gorgonzola Crusted New York Strip Steak, Veal Piccata, Veal Marsala, Chicken Caprini, Shrimp fra Diavolo, Fruitti di Mare & House-made Tiramisu Cake. The bar offers a first class wine list, and Decadent Martinis.
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5. Vintage 423
4.4
Awesome(1208)
Price: Expensive
• American • Albuquerque
Booked 18 times today
Vintage 423 take pride in sourcing the highest quality ingredients available and use simple, pure, local and regional flavors on our made from scratch menu. Our steaks include USDA Prime and Choice cut meats. We imagined a place where our guests are greeted by name and partner with us in adventures of great food, wine and libations.We sourced the finest and the freshest ingredients to elevate every plate that leaves our kitchen. We curated a Wine Spectator-honored wine list for perfect pairings. And we poured energy with a fresh twist into the creation of our signature cocktails, expertly prepared by our well-trained mixologists.When you enter Vintage 423, our staff have an hour or two to take you somewhere wonderful and transform your day with their genuine hospitality. Our passion is to deliver an extraordinary experience to each and every guest. Every great restaurant aspires to be memorable and different.
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6. El Pinto
4.6
Exceptional(7410)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican / Southwestern • Albuquerque
Booked 47 times today
El Pinto is open for outdoor covered patio dining and indoor seating.Open daily. Monday through Thursday from 11am-9pm. Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm. Sunday 10:30am-9pm.Nestled in the cottonwoods, El Pinto was founded with 10 tables in 1962. Twin brothers John and Jim Thomas, carry on the family tradition and have expanded El Pinto into the quintessential "Spot" for healthy and fresh New Mexican cuisine. Experience an authentic Taste of New Mexico. The Salsa Twins are pairing tradition with innovative healthy nutrition at El Pinto. El Pinto established the first and only Animal Welfare Approved laying hen program on property. 250 hens lay pasture raised eggs for daily use. An onsite green house produces over 5,000 lbs of organically grown greens. Freshness is throughout El Pinto. El Pinto uses chile from Hatch, NM, pasture raised pork from Kyzer Farms, and local grass fed beef.
A photo of Ruth's Chris Steak House - Albuquerque restaurant
7. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Albuquerque
4.7
Exceptional(2296)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Albuquerque
Booked 28 times today
Now Open: We look forward to serving you soon.Conveniently located just north of I-40 on Louisiana Blvd. and Indian School Rd., Ruth"s Chris Steak House is just minutes away from the Upscale ABQ Uptown Mall, Winrock Town Center and many Local Hotels.Ruth's Chris $9 Sizzle, Swizzle and Swirl Happy Hour is featured Sunday-Friday from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Our elegant wine room and state-of-the-art private dining space offers guests a unique setting for both business and social events. Whether it's a business dinner, special celebration or romantic night for two, Ruth's Chris Uptown Albuquerque will provide a dining experience you'll remember long after the meal is done. Offsite catering is available, simply ask to speak with our Private Dining Sales Manager.
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8. Fogo de Chão - Albuquerque
4.1
Excellent(924)
Price: Moderate
• Brazilian • Albuquerque
Booked 39 times today
Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.
A photo of Fiesta Azul Tequila House - NM restaurant
9. Fiesta Azul Tequila House - NM
4.6
Exceptional(48)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Academy West
Booked 11 times today
Welcome to our authentic Mexican restaurant, where the vibrant flavors of North and Central Mexico come to life!Our family-owned establishment, founded in 2020, brings a blend of traditional authenticity and modern innovation to every dish we serve. Our commitment to using the freshest ingredients and the concept of a "scrap kitchen" ensures that every meal is crafted with care and sustainability in mind. Specializing in handcrafted cocktails and boasting a wide selection of tequilas, our bar is the perfect place to savor a taste of Mexico. Our owners, hailing from the states of Chihuahua and Colima, bring their rich culinary heritage to every aspect of our restaurant. Come experience the true essence of Mexico with us and savor the flavors of our vibrant heritage!¡Bienvenidos!
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10. Pars Cuisine
4.4
Awesome(341)
Price: Moderate
• Persian • Albuquerque
Booked 1 time today
Pars Cuisine is offering prepared takeout options for guests while our dining room is closed. Each meal option feeds two people. Select a party size of 2, a time for pickup and choose from the following specials:Gyros Meal for two -$38+taxChelow Kebab Meal for two - $40+taxVegetarian Meal for two - $43.00+taxSoulaki Meal for two $46.00 +taxIf you are ordering for more than 2 people, please place additional orders under the same name and time as the first. When reserving, allow 30 minutes for us to safely prepare and package your food for pickup. We will call you to collect your payment information. Call the restaurant at (505) 345-5156 when you arrive for pickup and we will bring your order out to the table by our front door.You may also place an a la carte order from our website. We offer delivery through Grubhub, Doordash, UberEats, and Postmates

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  • bob
    New Mexico •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Hadn't been in a while. Nice to experience some things change little in the restaurant world. Nice to find Veal Parm. still exists, altho this serving was a tad too much. Nice sauce. G-son cleaned his plate of the Chicken Caprini. Unfortunately, can't recommend the Long Island Ice Tea; somewhat bland. Bottom line: A+ setting for Italian in the City. Ciao
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    Trombino's Bistro ItalianoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Academy West
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    4.6
  • DianaVIP
    New Mexico •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We had friends from out of town. We all had a wonderful time and the food and service were great
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    Seasons 52 - AlbuquerquePrice: Expensive• American• Albuquerque
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    4.8
  • nena
    New Mexico •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Most amazing service and food ever! We loved it and we’ll be back!
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    Vernon's SpeakeasyPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Albuquerque
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    4.8
  • OpenTable Diner
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    The food was delicious, fresh and wonderfully seasoned from start to finish. Calamari and beef tips for appetizers Lobster, ravioli, salmon, salad, and two big porterhouse steaks cooked exactly to temperature. Delicious drinks and our favorite tiramisu 2.0. As good as the food was, the service was equivalent, if not better well trained with a good sense of when to come to the table and went to just let us do our thing. My leftover steak made it back into my hands after I forgot it on the table . The server found me in the lobby and made sure I took home my leftover steak A+++
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    M'tucci's Twenty-fivePrice: Moderate• Italian• Albuquerque
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    4.4
  • SandraF
    New Mexico •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 5 Mar 2025
    We had salmon and Chilean sea bass that was moist, perfectly seasoned and cooked. Although a bit pricey, it made perfect birthday celebration.
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    Vintage 423Price: Expensive• American• Albuquerque
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    4.4

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