Italian Restaurants in New Mexico

When Guy Fieri’s red Camaro rolled into New Mexico, he discovered that the Land of Enchantment serves up far more than just green chile. Between 2009 and 2022, the spikey-haired host featured four Italian joints across the state, with three still dishing out the goods today. These Flavortown-approved spots boast an impressive average rating of 4.4 stars, proving that authentic Italian cuisine thrives even in the high desert.

Albuquerque dominates the scene with three featured restaurants, while Santa Fe holds its own with Backroad Pizza earning a solid 4.5-star rating. But the crown jewel? That’s Coda Bakery in Albuquerque, where a stunning 4.8-star rating speaks to their exceptional craft. Torinos, also in the Duke City, rounds out the top performers with devoted fans who’ve kept coming back since their Triple D debut.

From wood-fired pizzas to handmade pastas, these New Mexico Italian kitchens blend Old World tradition with Southwest soul—and Guy Fieri made sure the world knows about it.