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

Scalo

4.1
4.1
1028 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Neighborhood gem
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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Dining areas

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
  • 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
  • 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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Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Celebratory Prix-Fixe for $79++

    $79.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Chef's special 4-course prix-fixe menu to celebrate the New Year! $79++ PP We apologize that our regular dinner menu will not be available this evening. ===CELEBRATION MENU=== ---Amuse---- Caprese Bruschetta ---Starters (Pick 1)--- Grappa Cured Scottish Salmon Burrata with Garnishes Lobster Bisque Maple Glazed Pork Belly Ultimate Winter Salad ---Entrees (Pick 1)--- Veg "Scallops" Filet Mignon Pan Roasted Duck Breast Pan Seared Chilean Seabass ---Supplementary Course --- Butter Poached 8-oz Lobster Tail +$40 ---DESSERT (Pick 1)--- Butterscotch Budino Chocolate Decadence Scalo Tiramisu with Chocolate Tuile

What 1,028 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Mexico

    Great for brunch

  • Albuquerque

    Great for brunch

  • Albuquerque

    Innovative

  • Albuquerque

    Healthy

  • Albuquerque

    Hot spot

  • Albuquerque

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Scalo offers a vibrant dining experience with "outstanding food and outstanding customer service." Guests love the "great space and atmosphere," and the "fantastic dining experience" is often praised. While some mention issues with air conditioning, the friendly staff and delicious Italian cuisine keep patrons returning. Don't miss their "wonderful cocktails" and must-try truffle fries!

1,028 Reviews
  1. Meredith Jim

    New Mexico

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I was informed that my order would take 25 minutes. Starting with a salad this didn't seem too long. Unfortunately our entrees didn't come until one and a half hours later. I'd ordered a glazed pork chop and it came drowning in brown gravy. Not wanting a heavy meal at this time, I boxed for later. A very disappointing evening.

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  2. Chuck

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our 3rd Time Dining at Scalo. Once again, a five star experience from beginning to end. Hospitality, ambience, quality of menu selections, service and quality of meals was exceptional. Will repeat again and again at Scalo.

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  3. Daniel

    VIP

    San Francisco

    28 reviews

    1.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Christmas Eve dinner was ruined at Scalo. We are long-time customers at the restaurant, even under its new management, we've been several times. But Christmas Eve 2024 might be our last trip there. Here's why: 1. The waitress spoke to us as if we were in the 3rd grade and in the third-person, ie. are "we" enjoying our dinner; are "we" finished working; are "we" thinking of another drink and so on. Every time she came to the table she announced what she was doing, "I'm going to remove your bread plates, I'm going to fill your water, I'm going to get the salt and pepper (it never came), I'll bring your drinks now (all four of us received the wrong drink). She interrupted our conversations throughout dinner never noticing that she was. Horrible service. 2. Two of us ordered duck confit as an appetizer. We were told that the duck was presented on a small bed of greens. Instead, there was an enormous mound of arugula with two strips of something akin to jerky embedded in the greens. It was awful. We sent them back to the kitchen but no reply or potential for substitution. 3. the hostess seated 12 people in t-shirts, baseball caps and their dates next to us. They yelled and screamed the entire duration of our meal. We asked that management ask them to "tone down." I told one of the head waiters about our inability to hear one another speak, to enjoy our dinners, to merely have a lovely evening and was told that the manager was far too busy to talk to us about the problem. No one asked the out of control table to act decently. // The bill was over $400. The food was mediocre and nearly cold. The waitress comped two coffees and "apologized" for any inconvenience. The place exudes a faux sophistication and was a total rip-off with an unbearable atmosphere.

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  4. Jennifer

    New Mexico

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! Great way to spend Christmas Eve.

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  5. Breanna

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been to Scalos several times and it is always been one of our favorite places. We thought Christmas Eve would be a perfect night. The service was terrible. The server did not refill our waters or check on the table. The chicken, pork chops, and steak were completely raw. The sides were cold and the ice cream machine was broken. The experience was a complete letdown. We will never again visit Scalos.

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  6. Adrian

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Server was terrible. Food was ok but pretty bland. Would not recommend.

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  7. Barbara

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a wonderful restaurant with delicious food and excellent service! We would definitely return.

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  8. Brian

    New Mexico

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderfully cooked meal and service was exceptional.

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  9. Adam

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall a great place to dine. The staff were very professional. The kitchen was a bit overwhelmed with the influx of many guests at one moment due to a nearby event ending. We were part of the collateral damage of that. Even with our reservation, he wait was very long. But we were in no rush and patiently waited at the bar and the chef offered us a very nice complimentary appetizer and dessert. I ordered the veal scalopini which was phenomenal! My guest ordered the spaghetti and meatball which was beyond generous and delicious. We will be back again.

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  10. Joshua

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Very disappointed. Put in reservation for window table a week in advance and was not given requested table. When asked about it, the waiter and host, didn't work to accommodate it. When we sat down, we were but 2 seated tables with the table I requested open for another 30min before someone sat down. Service: Waiter was smug and slow. Had to wait for silverware, salad and pepper and drink refills too long. Food: ordered 2 steaks, both were undercooked, especially the Medium-well we orderded; it came out medium rare. Asked to recook (waiter didn't check on doness with us, we had to inform him). They brought it back still undercooked. Lobster tail was dry and stuck to shell Mushroom pasta was lacking enough sauce and was dry. Meatball was hard and dry and overcooked. Tomato was plain and boring. Salmon was delicious. Overall: really disappointed that we didn't get a discount and / or a new steak. Really disappointed no management came to talk to us. Really disappointed we didn't get seating requested. Overall very poor experience. Spent $400 on a sub-par meal; no plans to return. Plenty of other places that are much better and less expensive Disappointed and underwhelmed

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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 1028 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Scalo

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 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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
  • Executive chef
    Chef Gaetano Ascione
  • 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
  • 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
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