last updated: Friday, 26-Jun-1998 17:58:00 MDT
Santa Fe
Italian
322 Garfield 995-9595
Italian. Most people think arugula and high-end entrees, but chef Christine Galvin says, "I think we serve the most authentic Italian pizza in Santa Fe, with a light, crispy crust." Dinner only, Wed.-Mon. Beer and wine, reservations recommended. AMX, MC, V. $17.50 and under.
Fabio's Grill 
329 W. San Francisco 984-3080
Italian. The brunch is new -- try the lobster and eggs with ginger-lemongrass sauce, or the Pernod-seared cured salmon on potato hash with eggs, topped with an Italian-style red chile sauce. Dinner seven days, brunch Sat.-Sun. AMX, D, MC, V. $20 and under.
Il Piatto
95 W. Marcy 984-1091
Italian. Fabulous food, imaginative yet simple, at reasonable prices. The bread pudding is the best in the universe. Lunch Mon.- Fri., dinner 7 nights. Beer and wine, reservations recommended. AMX, MC, V, D. $15 and under.
Julian's
221 Shelby 988-2355
Italian. Consistently one of the best restaurants in town. Everything, from antipasti to vegetables to entrees to ethereal desserts, is treated with the same care. Dinner only, seven days. Full bar, reservations suggested. AMX, CB, DC, D, MC, V. $25 and under.
Osteria d'Assisi
58 Federal Place 986-5858
Italian. Bruno's at the Palace now most of the time, and the chef is Brett Cooper. Still serving those wonderful veal chops. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. AMX, MC, V. $15 and under.
Palace Restaurant
142 W. Palace 982-9891
Italian. Excellent classic Italian food, and excellent service, too. Lunch Mon.-Sat.; dinner seven days. A light menu served mid-afternoon. Full bar, reservations suggested. AMX, CB, DC MC, V, D. $23 and under.
Pastability
418 Cerrillos Road 988-2856
Italian. Lots of specials, including lots of fresh fish. Dinner only, Tues.-Sat. Beer and wine, reservations recommended for dinner or large groups. MC, V. $7.50 and under.
Portare Via
500 Montezuma, Suite 104 988-3886
Italian. Pizzas, salads, sandwiches and morning pastries including scones, Danish, muffins, bagels and croissants -- including one stuffed with spinach and feta cheese. Breakfast, lunch seven days. No liquor. AMX, MC, V. Under $7.
Pranzo Italian Grill
540 Montezuma 984-2645
Italian. Consistently excellent northern Italian food, including some of the best soups and desserts in town. Dinner seven days, no Sun. lunch. Full bar, great wine list, reservations recommended. AMX, CB, DC, D, MC, V. $21 and under.
Tony's Italian Restaurant and Pizza
2601 Cerrillos 471-8272
Italian. Try the chicken Florio prepared with marsala wine, onions and carrots. Lunch, dinner seven days. Beer and wine. AMX, D, MC, V. $17.50 and under.
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