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M'tucci's Moderno Italian - Rio Rancho, Rio Rancho, NM

M'tucci's Moderno Italian - Rio Rancho

4.6
4.6
987 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
Our mission is to open a few restaurants that take care of our guests in every way-treating them like guests in our home, making sure that they feel embraced by the joy with which we extend our hospitality, and making sure that they become entranced by our restaurant. We understand the value of 'regulars' returning weekly and in many cases more frequently. We hope that all of our guests will feel that they belong to a private club, to which we welcome them again and again. M'tucci's Moderno located in Rio Rancho is a sister of our first restaurant, M'tucci's Italian, which is located at Coors and Montano on Albuquerque's West Side. At Moderno, we continue to offer a moderately priced, Italian menu built on a foundation of both traditional and contemporary recipes. The menu, together with the bar (full liquor license) menu, is offered in a contemporary building with black steel elements, high ceilings, and a big garage door that opens to the Sandia Mountains. Inside the steel, we have inserted a more traditional looking wood clad restaurant featuring traditional lighting and Edison bulbs, as well as other playful elements. Our congenial bar and mezzanine offer alternative spaces within which to enjoy M'tucci's food and beverage. Moderno's bar program features our unique shrubs as well as a new collection of original cocktails to complement our food and wine. Our mezzanine can also be reserved for private groups. M'tucci's Moderno is located just west of Presbyterian's Rust Medical Center. At the end of 2016, Jeff Spiegel, Katie Gardner, and John Haas, founders of M'tucci's Restaurants, welcomed five new partners to their ownership team: Austin Leard, Sherri Rivenburgh, Cory Gray, Shawn Cronin and Chris O'Sickey. This ensures that M'tucci's Restaurants are here for the long haul.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (505) 891-2432
  • Website
    https://www.mtuccis.com/moderno?y_source=1_MjI1MDU1NjctODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jorge Monterrosa
  • Catering
    We cater both large and small groups, on site and off. We can provide full-service catering and we also do drop offs/setups. Please visit mtuccis.com/catering for more information!
  • Private party facilities
    We have two private dining areas. Our Mezzanine can accommodate up to 30 guests and our Private Dining Room can accommodate up to seated 65 guests. We offer plated dinners and/or buffet service. From casual receptions or an elegant dinner, we have the ability to help you plan a night to remember. Email mtuccismoderno.events@gmail.com for info!
  • Location
    1908 Wellspring Ave SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
  • Area
    Albuquerque
  • Cross Street
    Unser and Wellspring
  • Parking details
    We have ample parking in our lot and an adjoining one. We have enough spaces for over 100 vehicles.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Brunch Entrees

  • Biscuits And GravyUSD 12.00

    • Calabacitas FrittataUSD 12.00

      • Eggplant BenedictUSD 12.00

        • Italian Sausage HashUSD 12.00

          • Pulled Pork RisottoUSD 13.00

            • French ToastUSD 15.00

              Last updated: 18 November 2024

              What 987 people are saying

              Overall ratings and reviews

              Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

              4.6
              4.6 based on recent ratings
              • 4.7Food
              • 4.6Service
              • 4.4Ambience
              • 4.5Value

              Noise • Moderate

              Loved For

              • New Mexico

                Italian

              • Albuquerque

                Best Overall

              • Albuquerque

                Best Food

              • Albuquerque

                Neighbourhood gem

              • Albuquerque

                Great for outdoor dining

              • Albuquerque

                Lively

              Review summary

              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
              M'tucci's Moderno Italian in Rio Rancho offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding service" and a menu that caters to diverse tastes. The steak and mushroom soup receive high praise, while the attentive staff, especially Anthony, enhance the visit. Though occasionally noisy, the restaurant's ambience and "delicious" food make it worth visiting.

              987 Reviews

              1. Robert

                New Mexico

                1 review

                3.0

                1 review

                Dined 2 days ago

                1. Overall 3
                2. Food 3
                3. Service 3
                4. Ambience 4
                The restaurant was OK and the food was good - although it was not hot - wanted to ask to have it microwaved. The beer was warm and you have to pay for bread. The bread was good but only two pieces cut in half for $4. This was the first time in a long time that we went home with no leftovers. The food was good but kind of skimpy.

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              2. Denise

                New Mexico

                2 reviews

                5.0

                2 reviews

                Dined 4 days ago

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Always a great experience. The staff there is amazing. We just love this place.

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              3. Colleen

                New Mexico

                1 review

                5.0

                1 review

                Dined 4 days ago

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 2
                The food is excellent. The service is the best I’ve had years. I highly recommend this Italian restaurant. We had the chicken marsala, it was so yummy .

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              4. Loretta

                New Mexico

                1 review

                5.0

                1 review

                Dined on 10 December 2024

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Delicious food, excellent service and great atmosphere. Drink was also very good, attention to detail was truly appreciated!

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              5. David

                Chicago

                1 review

                3.0

                1 review

                Dined on 7 December 2024

                1. Overall 3
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 2
                4. Ambience 5
                We love Mtuccis! Unfortunately, the bar tender that served us was very rude and rushed us.

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              6. Leslee

                Phoenix

                2 reviews

                4.0

                2 reviews

                Dined on 7 December 2024

                1. Overall 4
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 4
                4. Ambience 3
                Food was amazing as usual. Service was a little slow despite there being tons of staff - server didn’t check back on us for a while and it took a long time to get extra Parmesan cheese. There was a big party in their second dining room, so not many available tables. We were seated near the lobby, so the live music from the bar area was really loud and our table was drafty each time the front door was opened. We will go back again, though!

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              7. Brent

                New Mexico

                9 reviews

                5.0

                9 reviews

                Dined on 30 November 2024

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Service and food were both excellent! We will be back!

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              8. Jeffrey

                New Mexico

                3 reviews

                4.0

                3 reviews

                Dined on 24 November 2024

                1. Overall 4
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 4
                Excellent food and cocktails Waitstaff was extremely attentive and friendly Excellent value Even recognized my birthday with a dessert Will return

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              9. Martha

                VIP

                New Mexico

                5 reviews

                5.0

                5 reviews

                Dined on 4 November 2024

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Great menu with flavorful salads and entrees, good prices for lunch, little bit more expensive for dinner but worth it. Good and fast service from the minute you enter the front door. We enjoy sitting at high tops in the bar facing the Sandias, especially when the weather is warm and the entire wall opens up like a garage door. We've had grilled vegetable salad, roasted apple caesar, caprese salad, margherita pizza, lemon artichoke pasta, eggplant parmesan, chicken parmesan sandwich, chicken milanese and chicken saltimbocca, and lemon ricotta cookies -- and we love all of these dishes. Not only do we get Open Table points for our reservations but also points for M'Tucci's Rewards program. Daytime ambience is casual, but this is also a perfect place for date nights and special occasions. So nice to have some place other than fast food for family meals here on the West Side.

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              10. Steve

                New Mexico

                2 reviews

                5.0

                2 reviews

                Dined on 30 October 2024

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 4
                Dinner was fabulous, free birthday dessert was a wonderful bonus, and our waiter, Nick was the best!

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              FAQs

              M'tucci's Moderno Italian - Rio Rancho offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (505) 891-2432.

              M'tucci's Moderno Italian - Rio Rancho is rated 4.6 stars by 987 OpenTable diners.

              Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

              Make a booking

              2 people
              7:00 pm
              Booked 4 times today

              Order delivery or takeout

              Google Map for M'tucci's Moderno Italian - Rio Rancho

              1908 Wellspring Ave SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

              Dining areas

              Additional information

              • Cross Street
                Unser and Wellspring
              • Area
                Albuquerque
              • Hours of Operation
                Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
              • Price
                $30 and under
              • Cuisines
                Italian
              • Dining style
                Casual Dining
              • Dress code
                Casual Dress
              • Parking details
                We have ample parking in our lot and an adjoining one. We have enough spaces for over 100 vehicles.
              • Payment Options
                AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
              • Executive Chef
                Jorge Monterrosa
              • Additional
                Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
              • Website
                https://www.mtuccis.com/moderno?y_source=1_MjI1MDU1NjctODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
              • Phone number
                (505) 891-2432
              • Catering
                We cater both large and small groups, on site and off. We can provide full-service catering and we also do drop offs/setups. Please visit mtuccis.com/catering for more information!
              • Private party facilities
                We have two private dining areas. Our Mezzanine can accommodate up to 30 guests and our Private Dining Room can accommodate up to seated 65 guests. We offer plated dinners and/or buffet service. From casual receptions or an elegant dinner, we have the ability to help you plan a night to remember. Email mtuccismoderno.events@gmail.com for info!

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