Scalo Italian Restaurant

Name: Scalo Italian Restaurant
Address: 3500 Central Ave SE Suite J, Albuquerque, NM, United States, 87106
Telephone: (505) 522-3800
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

539 Reviews

$31 to $50

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A contemporary interpretation on authentic European Italian flavors served with superior service and an upscale ambiance—this is Scalo. More than just a restaurant, Scalo is an experience, inviting guests on an Italian excursion of flavor, flair, and finesse. Prided on fresh ingredients and scratch-made recipes, Scalo is praised as one of Albuquerque’s best Italian eateries.
Scalo boasts elegant dining room, beautiful patio as well as a trendy bar with ample seating.
Reserve a table and prepare to indulge in a delicious, exquisite experience we like to call squisito!
i migliori saluti!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 19, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(505) 522-3800

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Pizza Bar, Modern European
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(505) 522-3800
Website
http://scaloabq.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Owned/operated by
South Asian/Indian, Women
Catering
Cater your next party with special Scalo menu for groups of 16 or above.
Private party facilities
Scalo boasts multiple private and semi-private dining venues for groups of 12 to 60

Location
3500 Central Ave SE Suite J, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Neighborhood
Albuquerque
Cross street
Carlisle
Parking details
Park in front of the restaurant or there are two private lots behind the Nob Hill Shopping Center south of Silver St. Street parking is free after 6PM as well as on Sundays!
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

August Wine Dinner
$60.00 per person
Aug 31 - Sep 1, 2022
Join us for this month's 4 course wine tasting dinner featuring Sicilian wines paired with Chef David's delectable creations. Wednesday, August 31st @ 5:30pm. AND Thursday, September 1st @5:30pm.
September Wine Dinner - Hall/Walt Winery
$100.00 per person
Sep 7, 2022 only
September Wine Dinner

Popular dishes

Fritto Misto$16.00
Crispy Calamari, Shrimp, Calabrian Peppers, Lemon Aioli
Antipasti$19.00
Cured Meats and Cheeses, Seasonal Jam, Candied Nuts, Local Bread
Peapodi$11.00
Charred Sugar Snap Peas, Yoghurt, Lemon, Mint, Maldon Salt
Bruschetta$12.00
Grilled Local Sourdough, Cucumber, Tomato, Balsamic, Radish
Polpette$15.00
Meatballs, House Marinara, Truffle, Pecorino, Fines Herbs
Polpo$18.00
Charred Octopus, Squid Ink Arancini, Chile Roasted Tomatoes, Pickled Watermelon Radish
Insalata di Pomodoro$13.00
Marinated Seasonal Tomatoes, Shallot + Herb Vinaigrette, Tangerine Olive Oil
Insalata Estiva$12.00
Spinach, Strawberry, Red Wine Poached Pear, Black Pepper Goat Cheese, White Balsamic
Insalata Mista$10.00
Baby Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Watermelon Radish, Citrus Vinaigrette

Pizze

Margherita$14.00
House made Marinara, "Fior Di Latte" Mozzarella, Hand Torn Basil
Funghi$18.00
Wild Mushrooms, Pesto, Mozzarella, Black Pepper Goat Cheese, Truffle Oil
Spinacio E Ricotta$15.00
Spinach & Ricotta, Garlic Confit, Cracked Black Pepper, Agrumato Tangerine EVOO
Le Carni$20.00
Coppa, Pepperoni, Prosciutto Di San Danielle, Mozzarella, Calabrian Peppers

Primi

Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe$20.00
Squid Ink Spaghetti, Pecorino, Black Pepper, Fines Herbs
Tagliatelle$22.00
Fresh Ribbon Pasta, Wild Mushroom, Truffle Cream Sauce
Ziti al Forno$24.00
Baked Ziti, Pesto, Ricotta, Seasonal Veg
Radiatori$26.00
Fresh "Radiator" Pasta, Braised Chicken, Lemon, Shallot, Cherry Tomato, Pecorino

Secondi

Sole$37.00
Dover Sole, Braised Spinach, Garlic Confit Mashed Potatoes, Caper Shallot Beurre Blanc, Citrus Potato Chips
Salmone$34.00
Verlasso Salmon, Corn Mash, Piperade, Sous Vide Asparagus
Pollo al Mattone$33.00
Crispy Chicken "Under The Brick", Creamy White Polenta, Lemon Herb Butter, Citrus Salad
Maiale Alla Parmigiana$38.00
Double Pork Chop, Panko, Mozzarella, House Marinara, Hand Torn Basil
Filetto$40.00
8 Oz Filet, Risso Rosso, Tomato Onion Jam, Mint
Ribeye$50.00
14 Oz Ribeye, Beet Puree, Wild Mushrooms, Broccolini Cacio E Pepe, Truffle Butter

Contorni

Complimentary Bread Upon Request

Broccolini "Cacio E Pepe"$9.00
Wild Mushroom Risotto$10.00
Truffle Fries$8.00
Garlic Confit Mashed Potatoes$7.00

What 539 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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SaraJ
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience4
The food was trying to be too fancy. I didn't like that they put lemon in everything... even on pizza?! Go back to some classics and do them right, simple. The server recommendations were terrible. I liked the ginger beer and bread the best as well as the mashed potatoes.
H
Hungryhippo
New Mexico
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall1food1service3ambience1
First time here since they reopened. The waiter was nice but overworked. The smell of the kitchen is so strong all our clothes still smelled like the kitchen the next day. Needs a serious ventilation upgrade. Food was ok, not coming back. Make sure to sit outside.
LU
LUCIUS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The menu presents excellent and varied choices. The service was superb managed by knowledgeable wait staff.
RG
RobinG
Italy
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful, knowledgeable wait staff. Very good food, nice side walk view.
CM
CMinABQ
New Mexico
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We hadn't been to Scalo's for awhile so we decided to celebrate our anniversary there. The food was delicious and the service excellent.
IS
IsraelS
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and staff were amazing and made for a lovely evening and were very attentive. They provided a wonderful atmosphere and a comfortable dining experience.
RC
RigoC
Las Vegas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were very good. They had our reservation special requests and they sat us right away. Only one very minor complaint, they were a little slow getting the bread and butter out. And, the tiramisu was a little sweet so not as good as previous visits. Our waiter Matthew was especially attentive to the two children, ages 1 and 2, in our party.
LP
LoriP
New Mexico
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Remodeled patio was lovely. Plexiglass 1/2 wall drowns out noise from Central avenue, but still gives that open feeling.
NA
New2Abq
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We hadn’t been to Scalo for years and decided to try it with a group of friends. What a great surprise. The food and service were both exceptional. They have a fabulous bar inside and a range of interesting cocktails. I love that their is indoor and plenty of outdoor seating on their patio too. The waiter was attentive and professional. Overall it was a great dining experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
We are at Scalo last summer and it was dreamy. The food was perfection. This time was underwhelming. We had antipasti, bruschetta, filet, radiatori pasta, chicken, pizza, broccolini, and risotto. The drinks and the olives on the antipasti were the best thing on the table. They have work to do on their menu. Very bland. Disappointed.
SS
SusanS
New Mexico
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall1food2service4ambience3
Thé food was awful. Calamari was full of tiny pieces and lots of grease and the fish was a tiny fillet smothered in a horrible cheese sauce. I wrote the restaurant manager and never heard back. There were 3 of us, celebrating a birthday and none of us, plus friends, will go back.
PO
PatrickO
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A surprise spot for us. Great Italian with excellent service (Gibson). Executive chef here does great work and his pork is not to be missed.
E
Emily
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I went here for our anniversary dinner and it was wonderful! The food tasted phenomenal - so many little details that made every bite delicious! The outdoor seating area was nice, even during the heat wave. And our server was great! We were one of the last seating times of the night, and our waiter made sure to check with us about dessert when the kitchen made last call so we wouldn’t miss out. Would definitely eat here for a special occasion again!
C
Claude
San Francisco
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We look forward to dinner at Scalo for weeks! We don't get to Albuqueque that often, especially in this heat, so it's great to know this place exists and still offers to best food in Albuquerque.
JC
JuliaC
Orlando
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely evening - great value as pricing was reasonable and food and drinks were amazing. Our waiter was wonderful - attentive and knowledgeable but not overly so.
R
Ronn
New Mexico
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sean, our waiter, and the assistant servers were excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Mexico
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dinner! Great service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed our evening out on the patio dining with friends visiting from the Caribbean. Crab cake was delicious and a pleasant evening with attentive service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Mexico
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorite date nights. Perfect ambiance and service.
BG
BobG
New Mexico
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Food was good, as was wait person, but host seated people randomly instead of according to time of arrival for reservation.
P
Pawel
Hawaii
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very pleasant experience. Our server was fantastic and we all had a good time. Overall, the pasta dishes were quite good. The frito misto was bland and disappointing.
WD
WillD
New Mexico
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent!! Chef David Ruiz rocks!!!! Waiter was exceptional
CP
CatherineP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great destination for a special occasion or relaxing dinner with friends. Very personable owner.
B
Bikerguy
New Mexico
150 reviews
vip
5.0
150 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything from our hand-crafted cocktails to unusual dessert were excellent. Two of us had the seafood-pasta special which was very good. One had the ribeye steak and said it was very good. The Limoncello Cake was unusual and very yummy. Gibson our waiter was excellent and helped to make our evening special.
TL
TeresaL
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food service drinks and overall experience! We WILL be returning again!
SB
SylvieB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food & service! We love coming here when we visit Albuquerque. Thank you!
DL
DLISH
Los Angeles
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
I grew up in Albuquerque and I can remember the early days of Scalo. For a long time it was the treasure of nob hill. Fine dining at its best. I really enjoyed returning to reminisce about good dinners with good friends and good wine. However, the food just isn't what it used to be. It's good, it's just not great. Our server was amazing though and he mad sure we enjoyed everything. The restaurant itself is still charming and a nice place for a romantic dinner. The cost for the food was reasonable and as always, the mark-up on the wine was ridiculous (gotta make money I know). I'd eat here again.
MA
MissAlmeida
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed a sautéed seasoned risotto and a great selection of wine classic Italian. the staff very much dedicated assisting the dinning experience. Enjoyed meeting all the staff include Bar, table and chef. The manager is a wonderful person, he is catering this community. I am enjoy very much Scalo Restaurant scene. Friendly environment, Social, Female friendly, highly recommend foodies in town give a try this restaurant experience… Buon appetito!
DK
DKReviews
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
It was sad to see how far this once great restaurant has fallen. The filet mignon came out looking like a lump of raw meat, not an appetizing medium rare filet that was ordered. The hostess stand and entrance has been completely dismantled, giving the interior the feel of a diner. They had two servers covering a dozen tables inside and out, as well as filling in at the bar. The magic is just gone. Sad.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was good, bruschetta wasn’t great. I got the pizza and it was good. Large wine selection.
EH
EileenH
Indiana
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
We did not get acknowledged until sitting for 15 minutes. We then asked the waitress at the next table if she could wait on us. She said it was not her table but would take care of us. She took our drink orders and everything else was in a very timely manner thanks to Alyssa. Food was excellent. Came out hot and delicious. Whoever was to be our waiter needs more training. Sitting down and waiting 15 minutes to be acknowledged is too long for a fine dining restaurant especially with reservations.
CR
CharR
New Mexico
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service and their covered patio was comfortable on a very warm evening with the overhead fans creating a soft breeze.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hampshire
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had not been to Scalos for a while as we had gone several times and had mediocre service and food. So on a whim we went about 10 days ago hoping for a better experience. We had read they had a new chef. Well we had an awesome visit! Matthew C. Took such good care of us. We had some fun cocktails and he was Great at not making us feel rushed. We had a dairy allergy to accommodate and he talked with Chef who made suggestions and we were so pleased. Food was Cooked perfectly. Chef Ruiz came out to make sure we were happy and took a few mins to chat with us. We sure did appreciate his time. He was so personable! We then looked At a dessert menu and with dairy allergies, the choice is usually sorbet but surprisingly they had two more choices. We were over the moon! Major gold star Scalos! Very very few fine dining restaurants offer dairy free desserts. I hope you keep the standard so high for Albuquerque! We will be back. Scalos offers a lovely patio as well. I hope others will go and have the same experience! Thank you Scalos for a wonderful evening 😊
QB
QBall
San Francisco
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome craft cocktails. Super attentive service. The redesigned menu is better than ever. The filet tip pasta special was a perfect match for the Barolo by the glass.
N
Nobhilian
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Filet Mingion was cooked perfectly medium, but cut of meat was very tough for a filet. Very limited menu. Calamari/Shrimp appetizer only had one shrimp and more breading than calamari. This was the new Summer menu so may have still been working out the kinks. Great service, wine menu and ambiance. Have had many great meals here in the past, so usually an A+ all the way around.
AB
cwABQ
New Mexico
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Favorite brunch spot! They have creative menu options, excellent service, patio seating, and a Bloody Mary bar.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
very polite and attentive wait staff.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Wonderful staff, crappy menu. There needs to be more of a selection. Not a minimalistic menu. Supposed to be white meat in the pasta, but it was more dark meat than white. Broccoli was easy to cut at the top, but couldn’t cut the stems. Miss the old menu.
w
wheee
New Mexico
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great return to an old friend. Diverse menu, we’ll-curated cocktails, lovely patio with a view.
GG
GastroGuy
New Mexico
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food, drinks, service, and overall experience. Sat out on the patio…loved it.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Scalo Italian Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (505) 522-3800.

Scalo Italian Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 539 OpenTable diners.

Scalo Italian Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 19, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(505) 522-3800

3500 Central Ave SE Suite J, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Carlisle
Neighborhood
Albuquerque
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Pizza Bar, Modern European
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Park in front of the restaurant or there are two private lots behind the Nob Hill Shopping Center south of Silver St. Street parking is free after 6PM as well as on Sundays!
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
South Asian/Indian, Women
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://scaloabq.com/
Phone number
(505) 522-3800
Catering
Cater your next party with special Scalo menu for groups of 16 or above.
Private party facilities
Scalo boasts multiple private and semi-private dining venues for groups of 12 to 60

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card

Scalo Italian Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card

August Wine Dinner

September Wine Dinner - Hall/Walt Winery

Filetto

Salmone

Bruschetta

Antipasti E Insalate

Fritto Misto$16.00

Antipasti$19.00

Peapodi$11.00

Bruschetta$12.00

Polpette$15.00

Polpo$18.00

Insalata di Pomodoro$13.00

Insalata Estiva$12.00

Insalata Mista$10.00

Pizze

Margherita$14.00

Funghi$18.00

Spinacio E Ricotta$15.00

Le Carni$20.00

Primi

Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe$20.00

Tagliatelle$22.00

Ziti al Forno$24.00

Radiatori$26.00

Secondi

Sole$37.00

Salmone$34.00

Pollo al Mattone$33.00

Maiale Alla Parmigiana$38.00

Filetto$40.00

Ribeye$50.00

Contorni

Broccolini "Cacio E Pepe"$9.00

Wild Mushroom Risotto$10.00

Truffle Fries$8.00

Garlic Confit Mashed Potatoes$7.00

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