m'tucci's italian


notthistime
2 yıl önce
paradise hills
alameda. we were curious about the place so we made reservations for an early friday evening. the person taking the reservation had to have information repeated several times because of the loud background noise - he was polite and he said he would reserve a nice table for us. we arrived a few minutes early and were shown to a tiny, tiny table - you know the type - where if you reached for anything other items would fall off. we asked for a "normal" table and were placed at an area next to the serving station behind the cash register where we had to contend with the wait staff traffic back and forth directly next to the table - terrible location.
waiter was nice and took the time to explain the menu. no bread except as an extra charged for item - tea refills were slow. food finally arrived - nothing special - average food at a lower quality than what you would get at olive garden - except at olive garden you get bread and a salad. the salad i ordered was a wedge of iceberg lettuce with blue cheese dressing, nuts and strawberries - i was not impressed at all. i cannot remember the name of the main course i ordered but it was pasta with a scant amount of sauce and a breaded chicken breast with a little cheese melted on top - not a dish i would go back for.
it seemed like the owners were going for a family type of venue. the wait staff were nice but the extremely loud atmosphere ruined the dining experience for us. the sound was much too loud - i am not talking about music but the ambient noise level produced by the wait staff and customers. it seemed like everyone had to talk very loud to be heard. the building was a typical example of a commercial tenant space with no considerations or designs for sound - hard surfaces all over - the walls, windows, floors and a poor attempt to absorb some sound by placing foam panels in the ceiling. if you want a quiet, relaxing meal - go to chuck e cheese - and sit next to group of kids - it would be quieter. i don't think m' tucci's will be at the top of our list for places to visit again in the near future.
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nathan411
2
9 yıl önce
paradise hills
too expensive for the quality. after two visits both times getting aranci for an app and both times they were very good. i had the pasta bolo and didn't care for it. the following time i got the pasta with wild mushrooms, the menu lists three different mushrooms, i got one type, the dish was very bland and tasted faintly of garlic and truffle oil. the bread is very good but unlike most italian places you get charged for bread. on the menu the food sounds great but never matches up with what you get.
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paul
5
9 yıl önce
paradise hills
very surprised that only 79% like it. this is one of my favorite restaurants in abq. good meals, reasonable pricing, good atmosphere, and a good addition to the lack of restaurants on the west side. not to mention its locally owned. get the penne giardino or the truffle fries. they're my favorite.
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samasandoval
5
9 yıl önce
paradise hills
chicken parm and xmas pizza. i had the chicken parm sandwich, and x mas pizza. both were amazing. the chicken was a great quality breast, and perfect.
the pizza was fantastic. i believe it's a new menu. great stuff
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gclong
9 yıl önce
paradise hills
they don't careabout their customers. extremely pricy...you get nickeled and dimed for anything. the portion size is extremely small for the amount charged. we have gone there several times and ordered a specific item, but when asked why there was only a quarter sized amount of topping instead of covered like normal, we were charged an extra $2 for a "side food." when we asked what it was, we were told someone in charge has decided to charge for it. when we asked to speak with that person, we were told no. i told the waiter that we would never go into that restaurant again with that type of response and for him to tell the person that added that small, yet improper charge, especially when the extra (if you must call it that) amount was less than a tablespoon, that we would go elsewhere from no on, he went to the back yet just brought back the bill with the charge still attached. the waiter said, "see you next time," but i responded that it would never happen. when they have messed up on my order before, they have never reduced the price or made any concessions at all. i think it is because it ownership has the nyc arrogant approach to dealing with people and it runs all through the staff. in my case, there was absolutely no reason for the upcharge, no matter how small, and even the waiter agreed, but could not and would not remove it, even after i told them it would result in my never coming back. they told me how they were expanding and had all the business they could handle. i take that to mean they really don't care about the customers...maybe that is what they mean about being upscale...poppycock, i say!!! hope you choke on it...i can only hope the rest of their "customers" understand just how important they are to the nyc business and take their business where it could be appreciated.
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kristenbushnell
9 yıl önce
paradise hills
amazing. best. ever.. it's the best restaurant in albuquerque. hands down. amazing. the steak, pizza and grilled salad all amazeballs
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jim-bok
5
9 yıl önce
paradise hills
easily the best run restaurant in albuquerque. if i count right we have eaten here 12-times, usually for dinner. at some point we have eaten just about every thing on the menu (which does change from time to time). my wife loves the roast half chicken with which she always substitutes grilled polenta (wonderful). i especially love the seafood cannelloni but have yet to find anything else i did not love. jeff & katie owned 11-restaurants in nyc, up to 6 at one time, and they learned how to run a well oiled machine with outstanding service. the only thing i wish changed is that it be moved to the east side.

m'tucci's kitchina is becoming more popular each month. make dinner reservations or risk being turned away.
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alarmguy23
5
9 yıl önce
paradise hills
very good food & service
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viejooso72
9 yıl önce
paradise hills
a macro look at a great dining experience. quality and diverse and reasonable wine list, delicious entrees with an italian flavor and jeffery and wife katy are most gracious. the open feeling of the seating area is not congesting and offers patrons opportunity for enjoying the service, the food and the ambience. it should be added that the pricing is reasonable. oso viejo.
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gabriel
9 yıl önce
paradise hills
had the most amazing dinner!! didn't know that such a great place was on the westside. if you haven't tried this you have to try it. ask for daniel mccune. best waiter ever.
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mygreeneyz62
9 yıl önce
paradise hills
love the food, hate the decor. thankfully, the food is awesome...because the decor is unimpressive and, i would even say, cheap and tacky.
we loved the fried brie with toasted baguette slices, green apple, strawberries and mixed greens , ordered on our waiter's recommendation. and he was right -- it was tasty and plated beautifully. for our first meal, we decided to stick to the classics. the bolognese sauce was outstanding - rich and meaty with sausage made in house by chef haas. my husband loved his spaghettini and four large pork and wagyu meatballs. the meatballs were well-seasoned and moist. the appetizer and main dishes arrived quickly and our waiter was knowledgeable and attentive.
we liked the food so much that the next we ordered pizza for takeout and were not disappointed. the wood fire adds a great crunch to the crust and the sauce is really good. our favorite was the pepperoni and smoked ricotta. the pepperoncini on it added the perfect "bite" to it.
this restaurant is worth the visit - just don't expect too much in the way of ambience; as a matter of fact, if you close your eyes, it will be perfect!
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nmexmatt
5
9 yıl önce
paradise hills
great restaurant!. just had my third visit to m'tucci's kitchina and my third great meal. i have tried something different each time and each time i have been more than impressed with the hight quality and presentation of the food here. everything has been perfectly seasoned and well portioned. my first visit i ordered the chicken milanese...their version of chicken parmesan. i have never had a better prepared breaded chicken breast, it was very moist and flavorful. it is served with cacio pepe....i've never seen this on a menu in abq before. this simple pasta dish is a staple in rome and it went well with the dish. i've resisted ordering it every time i go in because so many other dishes are so tempting. last trip i had a pasta with chicken and mushrooms with ribbon pasta....delicious! tonight was the risotto special with saffron and tuna...another great entree. each time i've had the risotto balls appetizer and grilled caesar salad. perfect! tonight was the first time we ordered dessert. lemon tart was superb, their version of the twinkie...i was skeptical until i tried it...it was really good! even my east coast dinner companion gave high praise on the cannolis. i highly recommend this restaurant. if olive garbage is your impression of good italian food you probably will be disappointed. m'tucci's kitchina is the real thing! this is really good food!
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william
2
9 yıl önce
paradise hills
not sure we ll be back. the.... not sure we ll be back.
the seating is way too tight. we had the folks at the tables next to ours bump our table getting out and then in.
if i'm paying $30 per dinner, it should not be like a cafeteria.

service was good and so was food. as it should be.

i just don't like peoples butts on my table.
jeff, open it up a bit.
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mw_martinez
9 yıl önce
paradise hills
absolutely delicious!. my husband and i tried kitchina for the first time on sunday, june 8th, for our 1st year anniversary and it was amazing! i had the eggplant parmesan, which was very tasty and the portion size was perfect. my husband had the grilled sausage & polenta and it is a must have. the service was fantastic and very friendly. i would definitely recommend if you are carving delicious italian cuisine.
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tatara1294
10 yıl önce
paradise hills
becoming regulars. we went in the first time not realizing what type of food they served...maybe sushi or something. we were pleasantly surprised to find italian. wife is not a huge fan of italian, but she is becoming a convert, or maybe she just really likes the wine and the twinky (best dessert ever!!!)...the first time we sampled the house red, had a glass, loved it and order it every time. our favorite server just brings us a glass when she greets us:).....we have had the pizza which is very good, we love the calamari, and we always split the large house salad - perfect for any meal. typically we get one of the specials which are always unique, and have never been disappointed with any aspect. the servers are beautiful, attentive and professional!!!
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