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: 4.4

4.4

488 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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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

May 24, 2022

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Sat

7:00 PM

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Takeout

(505) 522-3800

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Pizza Bar, Modern European
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 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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Popular dishes

Frito Misto$15.00
Crispy Calamari, Shrimp, Seasonal Vegetables, Calabrian Peppers, Caper Aoili
Antipasti Board
Chef's Selection of Cured Meats and Cheeses Fig Compote, Herb Roasted Nuts, Pickled Vegetables
- Sm$17.00
- Lg$24.00
Pancetta di Maiale$16.00
Roasted Pork Belly, Maple Glaze, Delicata Squash, Fennel Jam
Carpaccio$15.00
Hand Shaved Tenderloin Beef, Aioli, Capers, Arugula, Grana Padano
Cozze Primavera Saltate$15.00
Salt Spring Mussels, Tomato Broth, Parsley, Pan Gratto, Crostini
Burrata$16.00
Imported Burrata, Toasted Baguette, Sliced Pear, Maple Vinaigrette, Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Polipo$16.00
Grilled Octopus, Brown Butter Carrots, Fresno Aioli, Mustard Greens
Insalata Autunno$11.00
Brussel Sprouts, Sliced Apples, Candied Pecans, Parmesan, Maple Lemon Dressing
Insalata Lattuga in Blu$12.00
Butter Lettuce, Gorgonzola, Sliced Apples, Pistachios, Pancetta, Calabrian Aioli
Insalata Mista$10.00
Baby Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomato, Shaved Fennel, Champagne Vinaigrette

Pizze

Margherita$12.00
House Made Marinara, "Fiore Di Latte" Mozzarella, Fresh Basil
Funghi$15.00
Wild Mushrooms, Pesto, Mozzarella, Goat Cheese Crumble, Truffle Oil
Pollo$14.00
Roasted Chicken, Pesto, Sautéed Onions, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Mozzarella
Proscuitto e Pera$15.00
Prosciutto, Pear, Caramelized Onion, Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Honey Dijon

Primi

Radiatori con Gamberi$19.00
"Radiator" Pasta, Marinated Shrimp, Pesto Cream Sauce, Pine Nuts
Tagliatelle$19.00
Hand Cut Ribbon Pasta, Wild Mushroom Truffle Cream Sauce
Gnocchi Spezzatino$22.00
Fluffy Potato Pillows, Braised Brisket, Parmesan, Herbs
Risotto al Frutti di Mare$28.00
Seafood Saffron Risotto, Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Fennel Frito

Secondi

Spigola Cileno$39.00
Pan Seared Sea Bass, Roasted Sweet Corn, Spicy Vera Cruz, Lemon Butter
Stinco di Agnello$38.00
Pan Seared Lamb Loin, Parsnip Puree, Olives, Herb Salad
Salmone$34.00
Crispy Salmon, Risotto, Greens
Cinghiale$35.00
Wild Boar Tenderloin, Sweet Potato Puree, Blueberry Pan Sauce
Bistecca$38.00
8oz Filet, Olive Oil Roasted Potatoes, Greens, Red Wine Demi Glace
Anatra$38.00
Dry Rubbed Duck Breast, Parsnip Puree, Olives, Herb Salad

Contorni

Broccolini$8.00
Honey Glazed Carrots$5.00
Truffle Parmesan Fries$6.00
Mashed Potatoes$5.00

What 488 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Mexico
Italian
Albuquerque
Great for Lunch
Albuquerque
Neighborhood Gem

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MarkM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food5service3ambience3
We were going to be late for our reservation (the NM PHIL concert ran long). I called as soon as I could, spoke with Roger to let him know. He responded that it was not a problem and he would make sure our table was still reserved. He seated me and was very accommodating when I said some of my party of 4 would be arriving after I did. Our server, Alisa, (I think) was always be in a big rush and seemed to have something better to do.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Alyssa was amazing, so friendly and Knowledgeable! The chef brought out our wild boar and duck the dishes tasted as kind and virtuous as he. All of the staff and customers seemed so happy and truly enjoying themselves! We sat right next to the window and it was great to see the clouds and Albuquerqians pass by at Subset. This wonderful experience was great since I had not seen my Last be in over 6 weeks, great place to bring the ones you live and car about. Thankfully Joe/Primo
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Taff
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful pasta. Hadn't been out for a fine dining experience since the pandemic began, and this place satisfied all that had been missing for us.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Mexico
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience3
Wonderful as usual. Only complaint was the noise level was very high compared to most times. The restaurant had only 6 tables of people all sitting next to each other rather than spacing them out. It was a slow evening and few people even in the bar.
C
Carol
New Mexico
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
Interesting cocktails, reasonable wine list, delicious food, excellent service. It doesn’t get better than this.
PL
PeterL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect meal. Excellent food choices, great wine list and spot on service. You won’t be diss appointed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrating my birthday! Number 44! We had been to SCALO before under the old ownership, so after all of the COVID closures and the restaurant shutting down, we were eager to get back! Those that haven’t been in a while will notice mostly the same place but there are a few renovations to make the inside a little more lit up in my opinion. The service and food were great. The menu is small and seasonal I imagine. I prefer this, because concentrating on a smaller group of entrées makes for better quality food usually (my opinion). Our server was named GIBSON. Great young man. He was attentive and very courteous. It was a pleasure to have him. The head waiter was also very present and aware of how the operation was running. I also noticed that one of the executive chefs was in the trenches the whole time helping the line and making sure stuff was moving. It WAS VERY BUSY!!! They did a very nice job of using personnel to overlap in duties so nothing was missed. This was very good to see. Because you could see that people CARED about keeping thing going right! That is a recipe for success and we hope it continues. We look forward to going back and a big THANKS to Gibson for his efforts to make our evening special! Cheers!
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Peter
New Mexico
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice location, lots of natural light
J
John
New Mexico
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
It’s been a long time since our last visit due to Covid. The food was wonderful with excellent service. We will be back again soon.
SS
SandyS
Hawaii
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The noises coming from th open kitchen were extremely annoying— pans dropped other scraping noises. Our conversation was interrupted several times because if this
GC
GuillermoC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tried once, so I decided to come back again, and still love it
s
sheilar
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience5
I was impressed by the flexibility of the manager when we had a last-minute change in reservations. He was most accommodating, and staff were very pleasant and attentive. The restaurant was full on a Tuesday night, the kitchen got slammed, and some quality was lost. The food was good and presented well, but there was little too much salt in everything. I would return. Scalo is worth another try.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a lovely evening. We love this place, and my husband thinks it’s the best pizza in town!
Scalo Italian RestaurantResponded on May 9, 2022
Good day to you. Thank you for your 5-star review. We appreciate you for being valuable guest to Scalo. See you soon.
TJ
TJames
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall2food2service5ambience4
Very disappointed. I have always wanted to eat there, and now that I have… I don’t have to do it again. The service was excellent but the food - and the menu choices even, was a grand disappointment. Nothing like I thought it would be. Too bad.
R
Robinson
New Mexico
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and service
DB
DebiB
New Mexico
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
Octopus and wine were great. Pasta was good, but not something that would bring us back. Loved sitting on the patio and service was super.
Scalo Italian RestaurantResponded on May 2, 2022
Thank you for your feedback. If there is any suggestion for us to improve further, we'd appreciate it. Our new summer menu is coming out soon and hope you give us another chance. Best Regards!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
First time under current ownership. Very pleased with the whole experience. Fantastic service and food was very good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Mexico
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated an early Mother’s Day and it was amazing. Everyone was very friendly and knowledgeable. We had a wonderful evening
S
Sugaree5
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our waiter Sean was great! Food excellent. A bit noisy. Please bring back the music in the bar.
D
Darcie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I can't wait to go back !!!!! Their pear pizza was out standing and the cherry Gelato is out of this world!!!!
EN
ENRIG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
We gave nothing below a four star review, so we really enjoyed the experience. A couple of thoughts: Pasta options could be expanded We love the quiet atmosphere please find a way to retain that as the bar seen continues to grow. Perhaps outdoor music at some times? We will be returning and communicating our enjoyable experience with others. Thank you
JM
JeromeM
New Mexico
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great Italian restaurant, nice area of Nobhill, trendy feel and great service. The food is way better that it used to be. Great place for a romantic dinner.
DW
DeboraW
New Mexico
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a nice experience. The food was very good and the atmosphere was very nice and quiet.
N
Nathan
El Paso
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
We sat in the patio and the wind wasn’t that bad. Food and drinks were excellent. Server did take longer to take our orders, but overall everything was great.
m
mikel
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely time at Scalo. It was our first visit since new ownership. We sat on the patio and the atmosphere and service was excellent. The food was delicious. I had the lamb shank and the flavor was great. The polenta could have been creamier but overall I really enjoyed it. The other diners ordered shrimp with pasta and pesto cream sauce and my wife got the gnocchi with brisket. They both said their meals couldn’t have been better. I wholeheartedly recommend that you give Scalo a try. We will be back!
SF
SusanF
New Mexico
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
My friend had a salad with a piece of salmon, which was skimpy and was mediocre. There was little taste. I had octopus that was tender. The carrot purée was fine. I had the autumn salad which was very good. It seemed expensive for what it was. The service was mostly quite good. I had to delay beginning my meal waiting for the waiter to bring the pepper. He was quite personable and helpful.
DG
DenesaG
New Mexico
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience3
Good was overpriced for a sandwich that had soggy tomatoes, a thin slice of prosciutto, an egg and minimal sauce. The French fries were good. Service was excellent.
JK
JoeK
New Mexico
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food. Great service.
EC
EverettC
Charleston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
My husband and I were seated promptly along with our service. We enjoyed our brunch.
CB
CassieB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We hadn’t been to Scalo in a long time and this experience was great.
AT
ATCPM
New Mexico
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
The food was great and the service was efficient and professional. The wait person was very efficient, but not very personable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a lovely evening with a table on the window, superlative service and excellent food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We thoroughly enjoyed our evening and Sergio took excellent care of us. My husband believes it’s the best pizza in town, and my lamb shank was done to perfection. We look forward to returning soon!
AR
AROBWAG
New Mexico
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
After a couple of moderate experiences, we decided to try one more time. Service (Alisa) was great, snd the food was very good for all four of us. We do miss some of our old favorites from the Scalo of long ago.
GB
GeorgeB
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall outstanding experience at Scalo. Our server Sean provided excellent service and the meal, from drinks, wine, salad. pasta, entree coffee and dessert, was superb. We especially enjoyed their updated caesar salad, the shrimp basil pesto pasta and wild boar tenderloin. Scalo is gem in Albuquerque. For such high quality Modern Italian the prices were very reasonable too.
SS
SS101
New Mexico
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was fantastic. Our server amazing. A great overall experience
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Peter
New Mexico
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sat indoors next to a window. Entertained people watching. Even saw some friends walk by.
T
Tanya
New Mexico
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
We would have liked more pasta options - that is why we came here. Before there were a number of pasta options to choose from.
SS
SandyS
Hawaii
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best pasta dish I’ve ever had Pasta with shrimp. Great Brussels Sprouts salad
P
Phoenix
Phoenix
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
My husband and I had the sea bass which was fresh and delicious. We sat on the patio, it was a lovely evening but I will say being on Central it was of course noisy when the low riders cruised by. Our waiter Gibson was excellent! We also had the honey glazed carrots and mashed potato sides which were both great, finished off with two flavors of gelato, pistachio and vanilla. The pistachio had chucks of fresh pistachios and the vanilla was spot on as well. The menu is limited and not typical Italian fare just as a note. I would recommend Scalo, and ask for Gibson, he will take good care of you!

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 4.4 stars by 488 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

May 24, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(505) 522-3800

3500 Central Ave SE Suite J Albuquerque, NM 87106

Additional information

Cross street
Carlisle
Neighborhood
Albuquerque
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 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

Additional information

Gift card

Chicken Pesto

Salmon

Mushroom

Antipasti e Insalate

Frito Misto$15.00

Antipasti Board

Pancetta di Maiale$16.00

Carpaccio$15.00

Cozze Primavera Saltate$15.00

Burrata$16.00

Polipo$16.00

Insalata Autunno$11.00

Insalata Lattuga in Blu$12.00

Insalata Mista$10.00

Pizze

Margherita$12.00

Funghi$15.00

Pollo$14.00

Proscuitto e Pera$15.00

Primi

Radiatori con Gamberi$19.00

Tagliatelle$19.00

Gnocchi Spezzatino$22.00

Risotto al Frutti di Mare$28.00

Secondi

Spigola Cileno$39.00

Stinco di Agnello$38.00

Salmone$34.00

Cinghiale$35.00

Bistecca$38.00

Anatra$38.00

Contorni

Broccolini$8.00

Honey Glazed Carrots$5.00

Truffle Parmesan Fries$6.00

Mashed Potatoes$5.00

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