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Elevated dining with comfy food! - Scalo, Albuquerque, NM

Scalo

4.1
4.1
1060 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
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

  • Location
    3500 Central Ave SE Suite J, Albuquerque, NM 87106
  • Phone number
    (505) 522-3800
  • 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
  • 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
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Gaetano Ascione
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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What 1,060 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • New Mexico

    Italian

  • Albuquerque

    Healthy

  • Albuquerque

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Scalo offers a delightful dining experience with "great atmosphere" and "fun place to have a night out." Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "friendly and helpful staff." The restaurant's new chef adds a fresh touch, and standout servers like Manuel enhance the experience. Perfect for special occasions or casual dining.

1,060 Reviews

  1. RudyG

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a girls brunch and the drinks were great food was delicious and our server was amazing!

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  2. charles

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Scalo's they are always professional, great service and delicious dishes. We also love we can go there after attending concerts at Popejoy.

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  3. thomas

    New Mexico

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was terrific. Our waiter SERGIO was one of the best waiters we have ever had. He helped us with our meal selection and answered everyone of our questions. I recommend eating at SCALO's and asking for SERGIO. Excellent service. We are coming back!

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  4. Lisa

    New Mexico

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Mediocre food at best. Slow service. Won’t return.

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  5. Rembrandt

    New Mexico

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Why is it so difficult to find a restaurant in Albuquerque that does not overcook seafood? Here the prosciutto wrapped lobster was burnt black and had to be returned. The duck breast was also overcooked, not medium rare as requested but still very good. Having the grill visible to patrons is a nice touch but not when the exhaust system cannot keep the smoke from covering the dining area. Bless our server who did all she could to alleviate our distress and make the evening enjoyable after all.

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  6. Andrea

    New Mexico

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The reservation time was not available the restaurant is closed at that time.

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  7. Carrington

    VIP

    Oklahoma City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Scalo has great atmosphere and is a fun place to have a night out.

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  8. Robert

    New Mexico

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good points: The staff was friendly and helpful. Except for noise Ambience was nice. Bad points: Exceedingly noisy. Food for the most part was poor. The mussels had an overwhelming sauce that completely eradicated any mussel flavor. The fritto misto appeared to be much more breading than seafood. And the veal was so tough it was impossible to eat. It could not even be cut with a sharp knife. (They did not charge us for the veal, apparently agreeing with us.) Only the salad could be rated good. In a nutshell, we liked the staff but hated the food and found the noise level very bothersome. We were looking forward to the reopened Scalos, but were exceedingly disappointed. We will not go back.

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  9. John

    VIP

    New Mexico

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The Black Manhattan was a decent cocktail. The whole grain rolls could have easily come from Costco. The Mafaldine and Meatball was passable but the Pennoni was a flavorless bowl of gummy overcooked pasta. Also poor ventilation in the open kitchen filled the restaurant with smoke. Overall a disappointing experience and certainly overpriced for the quality.

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  10. Greg

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Good meal. Service was fair and not up to the normal standard

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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 1060 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Scalo

3500 Central Ave SE Suite J, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (505) 522-3800
  • 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
  • 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
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Gaetano Ascione
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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