Scalo

Name: Scalo
Address: 3500 Central Ave SE Suite J, Albuquerque, NM, United States, 87106
Telephone: (505) 522-3800
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.1

4.1 (1082)

$31 to $50

Italian

3500 Central Ave SE Suite J, Albuquerque, NM 87106

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2 people

Jun 22, 2025

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

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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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Pizza Bar, Modern European
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 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
Executive chef
Chef Gaetano Ascione
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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

Scalo Lounge Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Tue - Thu - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM - 8:15 PM,Fri - Sat - 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Happy Hour at Scalo Join us for Happy Hour at Scalo Restaurant, where great taste meets great deals! Enjoy drink specials starting at just $5 and delicious bites from only $7 in the heart of Albuquerque. 🕓 Tuesday–Saturday | 4–6 PM & After 8 PM Unwind with friends, toast to the evening, and savor our chef-inspired specials in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. Cheers to flavor, savings, and good company — only at Scalo.

What 1,082 people are saying

Scalo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Albuquerque
Neighborhood gem
Albuquerque
Great for fine wines
Albuquerque
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Scalo offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and drinks," an "awesome location," and an "outstanding chef." Guests enjoy special wine pairing dinners and a diverse menu with an Italian emphasis. While service can occasionally be slow, the attentive staff and charming atmosphere make it a neighborhood favorite.

1,082 Reviews

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Amanda
Unspecified1 review
4.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Though we will miss the original Scalo restaurant for its history and quality happy hour offerings, my husband and I are excited to see what changes will be brought to the location with this rebranding. We celebrated our 1 year wedding anniversary here on the patio with some good food and great music with The DCN Project, and we’re glad we did! Great ambiance and decent food. We loved the salmon and avocado tartare, truffle parmesan fries, and the filet was flavorful and tender (though cooked medium instead of medium rare). We’ll be back when they open under a new name and try out some of their new menu options. Hopefully, the atmosphere will be just as suave!
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Kaila VIP
New Mexico10 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Their wine dinners are a must do! Usually the last Wednesdays of the month.
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Bonnie
San Francisco Bay Area13 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This was a wine pairing dinner and we were a group of 8. The food was excellent and the wine pairing was perfect. The dining room is a bit loud which made conversation challenging but overall it was a lovely evening!
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Victoria VIP
New Mexico17 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Scalo cuisine has varied over the years but on this night, we completely enjoyed delicious entrees, served with enthusiasm from the chef himself and wait staff - how nice! We like the feel of the restaurant - the cloth tablecloths and a neat paper overlay with the Scalo stamp; the view of the cooks at work; the airy main dining room with not-too-crammed-together tables. The menu offers a good variety, of course with an Italian emphasis, but not only. My salmon was perfectly cooked to my specifications (solicited carefully by the waitress) and served hot the way I like it. It came with tasty eggplant and yummy fingerling potatoes. Just go and see for yourself if you haven't yet, or be return diners as we are. Scalo is in our neighborhood and it just wouldn't be the same here without it.
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Ron VIP
New Mexico36 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food, drinks and customer service. We definitely enjoyed our date.
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Vanessa
New Mexico16 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
It was off today. I didn’t enjoy the food. Salmon on buffet was extremely overcooked. Food display was not attractive. Service could have been better. Food from the kitchen took a long time. It was an off day. I have eaten there before and it was very good.
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Paul
New Orleans / Louisiana1 review
2.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I took my mother to the Mother’s Day brunch last year. And this year’s food selection was a SIGNIFICANT DECREASE both in quantity, selection, and to a lesser degree the quality. My mother was too polite to tell me she was disappointed, but she mentioned it to my wife later. Will probably look elsewhere next year for mother’s day brunch.
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Mandy VIP
New Mexico6 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The food was good however , the service was so slow. There wasn’t many people in the restaurant and it took over 20 min to even have anyone come wait on us. Then it was another 15 min to get our drinks and we had to remind the waitress. Now what we anticipated for the price.
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Patricia
New Mexico1 review
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Experience was outstanding. Great presentation, awesome service, and food was delicious. Chef came out to greet us and to ensure our dinners met our expectations.
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Nancy
New Mexico9 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
We had made reservations for 5 for Easter Brunch. Nowhere in the process were we advised it was "Buffett Only", at $75 per person. Our party had looked at the menu beforehand and had certain items and smaller quantities in mind. We did not want an expensive buffett. We chose to leave when we were advised of the "Buffett Only" option. Open Table could have been more helpful by putting that advice clearly on the reservation function menu. We haven't been to Scalos in years but our previous experiences were all good. We are unable to comment on the food currently as we did not dine there and the survey website will not complete the process without some box chosen. Do No Know/No Opinion was not an option.
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FAQs

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

Scalo is rated 4.1 stars by 1082 OpenTable diners.

Scalo 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.