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

4.0

1054 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
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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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Pizza Bar, Modern European
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 11:00–14:00 Bar Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–20:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 17:00–20:00
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
Area
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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,054 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.0

4 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Scalo in Albuquerque offers an inviting ambiance with "excellent food and drinks" that keep patrons returning. Highlights include a "wonderful chef" and attentive staff. While some reviews note occasional service delays, the overall dining experience is praised for its "delicious food," making it a "great place to dine" with "consistently good" offerings.

1,054 Reviews

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Rembrandt
New Mexico
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined today
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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Robert
New Mexico
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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John
VIP
New Mexico
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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Greg
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
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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Joe
New Mexico
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was excellent, food was average. Steak was good, pork belly was disappointing. Noise level was fairly high on bottom floor, average on 2nd floor.
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Eladio
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service, Manuel is an exceptional server who took good care of us.
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Bob
VIP
New Mexico
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
It takes forever to get your food. After going there 3 times with the same long wait, we will give this restaurant a wait for a year before returning.
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Stephen
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I went to celebrate 20 years since we got engaged here. Our waitress, Trinity, was a delight. My wife had the chicken Marsala which was very tender and tasty. I had the branzino which was delicate and paired wonderfully with the mushroom risotto. The dessert, tarte tatin, was the perfect cap for the meal. The entire staff was friendly and made this a special evening.
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Ann Marie
VIP
San Francisco
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 3 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was great. Service was spotty. Though out waitress did give us a discount because of it. We had gnocchi, branzino, spaghetti and pizza. All was delicious. Oh and the dessert was so good. It was some type of apple turnover. Whatever it was, it was delicious. I would recommend this restaurant.
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Sandman
VIP
Austin
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience! Loved the food and drinks. Will be back soon. Thanks!
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FAQs

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

Scalo is rated 4 stars by 1054 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

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3500 Central Ave SE Suite J, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Carlisle
Area
Albuquerque
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 11:00–14:00 Bar Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–20:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 17:00–20:00
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, Takeaway, 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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Scalo

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card

Menu

What 1,054 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Scalo offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Scalo restaurant rated?

Does Scalo offer gift cards?

Is Scalo currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card