Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Los Ranchos

18 restaurants available nearby

1. El Pinto

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Mexican / Southwestern • Albuquerque

Booked 65 times today

El Pinto is open for outdoor covered patio dining and indoor seating.Open daily. Monday through Thursday from 11am-9pm. Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm. Sunday 10:30am-9pm.Nestled in the cottonwoods, El Pinto was founded with 10 tables in 1962. Twin brothers John and Jim Thomas, carry on the family tradition and have expanded El Pinto into the quintessential "Spot" for healthy and fresh New Mexican cuisine. Experience an authentic Taste of New Mexico. The Salsa Twins are pairing tradition with innovative healthy nutrition at El Pinto. El Pinto established the first and only Animal Welfare Approved laying hen program on property. 250 hens lay pasture raised eggs for daily use. An onsite green house produces over 5,000 lbs of organically grown greens. Freshness is throughout El Pinto. El Pinto uses chile from Hatch, NM, pasture raised pork from Kyzer Farms, and local grass fed beef.

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2. Vernon's Speakeasy

4.8

Exceptional(5233)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Albuquerque

Booked 24 times today

Vernon's Speakeasy is the only speakeasy restaurant in New Mexico! We feature exquisite steaks and seafood and American cuisine in a superb dining atmosphere. The culmination of live music, great food and top notch service, as well as the need for "the Password", create an atmosphere and dining experience that surely proves to be one of a kind.

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3. M'tucci's Moderno Italian - Rio Rancho

4.6

Exceptional(987)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Albuquerque

Booked 26 times today

Our mission is to open a few restaurants that take care of our guests in every way-treating them like guests in our home, making sure that they feel embraced by the joy with which we extend our hospitality, and making sure that they become entranced by our restaurant. We understand the value of 'regulars' returning weekly and in many cases more frequently. We hope that all of our guests will feel that they belong to a private club, to which we welcome them again and again. M'tucci's Moderno located in Rio Rancho is a sister of our first restaurant, M'tucci's Italian, which is located at Coors and Montano on Albuquerque's West Side. At Moderno, we continue to offer a moderately priced, Italian menu built on a foundation of both traditional and contemporary recipes. The menu, together with the bar (full liquor license) menu, is offered in a contemporary building with black steel elements, high ceilings, and a big garage door that opens to the Sandia Mountains. Inside the steel, we have inserted a more traditional looking wood clad restaurant featuring traditional lighting and Edison bulbs, as well as other playful elements. Our congenial bar and mezzanine offer alternative spaces within which to enjoy M'tucci's food and beverage. Moderno's bar program features our unique shrubs as well as a new collection of original cocktails to complement our food and wine. Our mezzanine can also be reserved for private groups. M'tucci's Moderno is located just west of Presbyterian's Rust Medical Center. At the end of 2016, Jeff Spiegel, Katie Gardner, and John Haas, founders of M'tucci's Restaurants, welcomed five new partners to their ownership team: Austin Leard, Sherri Rivenburgh, Cory Gray, Shawn Cronin and Chris O'Sickey. This ensures that M'tucci's Restaurants are here for the long haul.

4. Ten 3

4.7

Exceptional(1788)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Albuquerque

Booked 19 times today

Welcome to America’s most breathtaking dining experience!TEN 3 is perched atop the area’s distinct, burgeoning culinary landscape. Our menu features international, Mediterranean, New Mexican, and American dishes, all thoughtfully and responsibly prepared from scratch, emphasizing the unique flavors of the region, and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. We strive for straightforward beauty in every dish with the hopes that each bite will create moments of communal joy you’ll want to return to time and time again.Although the alpine dining experience can present amazing opportunities to create lasting memories, weather can occasionally present unexpected challenges related to our remote tram access - please be patient with the rare and unavoidable delays or cancellations that may result due to high winds or adverse weather conditions.

5. Vintage 423

4.6

Exceptional(1176)

Price: Expensive

• American • Albuquerque

Booked 28 times today

Vintage 423 take pride in sourcing the highest quality ingredients available and use simple, pure, local and regional flavors on our made from scratch menu. Our steaks include USDA Prime and Choice cut meats. We imagined a place where our guests are greeted by name and partner with us in adventures of great food, wine and libations.We sourced the finest and the freshest ingredients to elevate every plate that leaves our kitchen. We curated a Wine Spectator-honored wine list for perfect pairings. And we poured energy with a fresh twist into the creation of our signature cocktails, expertly prepared by our well-trained mixologists.When you enter Vintage 423, our staff have an hour or two to take you somewhere wonderful and transform your day with their genuine hospitality. Our passion is to deliver an extraordinary experience to each and every guest. Every great restaurant aspires to be memorable and different.

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6. Level 5 - Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge

4.4

Awesome(424)

Price: Expensive

• American • Albuquerque

Booked 9 times today

Level 5: On the top floor of Hotel Chaco experience a refined, chic, contemporary atmosphere at Level 5. Enjoy Albuquerque nightlife with magnificent panoramic views of the Sandia Mountains, downtown skyline and historic Old Town accompanied by creative culinary options.

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7. M'tucci's Twenty-five

4.5

Awesome(968)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Albuquerque

Booked 41 times today

Our fourth New Mexico location is open. We look forward to showing you a celebration of la dolce vita -- serious food in a warm environment. Gather, eat, talk, laugh, connect with your community over a delicious meal. If you ate it here, we made it here. Why? Because hand-crafted food made from the best ingredients is the Italian way. The M'tucci's way.

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8. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Albuquerque

4.7

Exceptional(2245)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Albuquerque

Booked 77 times today

Ruth's Chris Steak House in Albuquerque is a popular choice for special occasions. Reviewers consistently mention celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and other special events here, praising the exceptional food, great service, and wonderful atmosphere. The restaurant's elegant setting and state-of-the-art private dining space make it an ideal choice for both business and social events.

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9. Trombino's Bistro Italiano

4.5

Awesome(1388)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Academy West

Booked 23 times today

SERVING "MANGIA" & "ABBONDANZA" FOR OVER 34 YEARS! Welcome to Trombino's Bistro Italiano, since 1979 a long standing favorite among Albuquerqueans, business travelers and tourists alike. Our restaurant is an ideal location for your lunch, dinner, or important client meetings. A comfortable Trattoria that has that inviting feeling of an old Italian neighborhood! More than just a place to eat, but rather, a gathering place where you, your friends, family and business associates can slow down, enjoy a great meal and reconnect. Trombino's serves signature dishes of authentic Italian-American cuisine. Our menu is large and varied, offering a great selection of homemade pastas, signature salads, prime steaks, fresh fish and memorable desserts, including these delectable choices... Gorgonzola Crusted New York Strip Steak, Veal Piccata, Veal Marsala, Chicken Caprini, Shrimp fra Diavolo, Fruitti di Mare & House-made Tiramisu Cake. The bar offers a first class wine list, and Decadent Martinis.

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10. Seasons Rotisserie & Grill

4.7

Exceptional(1854)

Price: Expensive

• American • Albuquerque

Booked 11 times today

Upscale Patio Bar and Restaurant Overlooking Old Town AlbuquerqueSeasons Grill in the heart of the Sawmill District in Old Town is a local favorite and a visitor's destination! The concept is driven by one core idea: take the best fresh and seasonal ingredients and prepare them in a casually elegant environment. The open kitchen's wood-burning rotisserie & grill creates an opportunity for signature dishes such as Kobe Ribeye Filet, Grilled Jumbo Sea Scallops and a daily fresh fish to be more than a meal, but an experience. We have a great Happy Hour Wednesday thru Friday on the Rooftop, including food and drink specials. Dine on the second story balcony or inside with open breezes! Seasons has an extensive award-winning wine list, a full bar and several private dining options for up to 100 people. For more information please visit us at seasonsabq.com or call 505-766-5100

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Kevin
New Mexico •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
We have been to many top restaurants around the country. This is top. Gave it a five star review, Jenifer provided perfect service.
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Ten 3Price: Very Expensive• American• Albuquerque
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4.7
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Barry
New Mexico •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our first return to Vernon's in over 20 years did not disappoint! The service was "plenty" and Staff were very pleasant and knowledgeable. The food was absolutely delicious and was plentiful. And, the bottle of Mimbres Red Wine greatly complemented our Stuffed Quail (1st time) and Prime Rib. We had a 4:30 Res. which might have accounted for the multitude of friendly Staff catering to us, but I suspect their great serice was provided equally to later arrivals. My wife and I are very grateful to a Client for the Gift Certificate that got us here. We'll be using our own funds to return!
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Vernon's SpeakeasyPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Albuquerque
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4.8
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Colleen
New Mexico •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food is excellent. The service is the best I’ve had years. I highly recommend this Italian restaurant. We had the chicken marsala, it was so yummy .
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M'tucci's Moderno Italian - Rio RanchoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Albuquerque
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4.6
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EricaVIP
New Mexico •87 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We used the BOGO Free email for our dinner. I had the salmon with baked potato and calabacitas while my partner had enchiladas with a relleno and fried egg. We shared the guac. He enjoyed his margarita while I sipped my delicious Sauvignon Blanc. The room was lovely and warm by the fire. Our waiter was very attentive which made our dinner and time at El Pinto all the nicer! Thank you for hiring such great staff. It's one reason we continue to go to El Pinto coupon or not. We highly recommend.
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El PintoPrice: Moderate• Mexican / Southwestern• Albuquerque
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4.5
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Angel
New Mexico •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
FUUUUUUN very tasty water 10/10 and the food was delicious. Plus STAFF WERE REALLY NICE
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Vintage 423Price: Expensive• American• Albuquerque
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4.6

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18 restaurants available nearby

1. El Pinto

2. Vernon's Speakeasy

3. M'tucci's Moderno Italian - Rio Rancho

4. Ten 3

5. Vintage 423

6. Level 5 - Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge

7. M'tucci's Twenty-five

8. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Albuquerque

9. Trombino's Bistro Italiano

10. Seasons Rotisserie & Grill

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