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

Scalo

4.2
4.2
1011 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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
  • 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
  • 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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What 1,011 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Mexico

    Great for fine wines

  • New Mexico

    Italian

  • Albuquerque

    Great for brunch

  • Albuquerque

    Hot spot

  • Albuquerque

    Great for fine wines

  • Albuquerque

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Albuquerque

    Romantic

  • Albuquerque

    Good for special occasions

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!

1,011 Reviews

  1. Gary

    New Mexico

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    So we go to Scalo several times a year. This year we made a reservation thinking it would be busy no the weekend after Thanksgiving. We arrived on time, were sat quickly but the restaurant was almost empty. No problem. The issue we had was there seemed to be only 1 maybe 2 waiters on staff but even with only 2-3 tables the service was really slow. We almost had to find and track down someone to take our order then it seemed like for ever to get our food and after the meal waiting to be asked if we wanted desert or coffee again seemed like for ever. you would look around and there was no one around. Only person we saw a lot of was the young lady refilling our water glasses. Just not great service for an empty restaurant even if there were only 2 staff waiting tables and two cooks. Also the food today was just ok. Not horrible but we have had way better meals at Scalo over the years. So not the best. Will try again in a few months and hope it gets better.

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  2. Matthew

    New Mexico

    54 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    54 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Scale seems to have very good days and ok days. I've never had a bad meal or bad service, but yesterday was toward the low end of the range. The sauce on the pasta was surprisingly ungenerous, the bread was not particularly fresh, and the server seemed a bit distracted, or perhaps overstretched.

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  3. NEAL

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Dinner was lovely. The staff was accommodating to our needs.

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  4. Marcia

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    They did a good job with the thankfulness buffet. The only issue was our seating. We got there before almost everyone else but watched several parties get seated. Then, they took us to an area with a bunch of steps that was a challenge for my mom who uses a walker. There were plenty of seats on the main floor when we got there that they could've given us. It was just inconsiderate. Otherwise, the servers were nice and the food was good. I didn't expect crab legs at a Thanksgiving buffet!

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  5. Kimberly

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very enjoyable Thanksgiving buffet at Scalo's. There were many other people there, as we expected, but all the dishes our family group of seven tried were excellent. Scalo's had called before we arrived to see if we would like an upstairs table and we said that would be fine. It proved to be an excellent choice because the noise level was lower than on the main floor and we were able to enjoy conversations. Our service was outstanding and everyone agreed that this had been an excellent choice.

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  6. Olga

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are impressed with everything Scalo offered us on Thanksgiving Day! Exquisitely perfect!

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  7. dawne

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing good...Amazing service! Will definitely return.

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  8. Margie

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing variety of food which tasted great! A great experience. Very impressed with the servers.

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  9. Jackie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food coupled with outstanding service. I recommend Scalo to anyone who loves Italian .

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice unwind Friday evening dinner

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FAQs

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

Scalo is rated 4.2 stars by 1011 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
7:30 PM
Booked 10 times today

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
  • 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
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