Giovanni’s Pizzeria: New York Style Pie in Albuquerque

Local diners and visiting foodies like to praise Giovanni’s Pizzeria, insisting they’ve got the best pies the Albuquerque. It’s your basic hole-in-the-wall pizza joint, not much to look at and located in a nondescript strip mall, but walk in the door and inhale the aroma of those pies baking and you know you’re in for a treat. Once you’ve got your sizzling hot pie in hand, bite into the crispy crust layered with piquant sauce, cheese and toppings and suddenly all is good in the world. New York style super-thin crust is part of their secret, slender enough to be crunchy, with just a hint of a chewy center. Non-greasy cheese and great toppings make Giovanni's Pizzeria about as good as it gets.

Giovanni’s Pizzeria
921 San Pedro Drive SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 255-1233

Farina Pizzeria & Wine Bar: Gourmet Pizza at its Best

Diners are raving about Farina’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar. "Best pizza in Albuquerque" – if not the world — seems to be the general consensus! In addition to Italy’s original pizza, the Margherita, there are other selections like the ‘Bianca’ with fresh mozzarella, parmigiano, ricotta, truffle oil, sage and artichoke hearts. Carnivores should try the ‘Carni Curate’ with pepperoni, prosciutto, salami and mozzarella. Pair your pizza with an antipasti or salad and wash it down with a selection from their extensive wine and beer selection. If you have room for a bit of dolce (sweet) after your meal, try the coffee granita with vanilla bean cream. Yum. Yes, it’s a bit noisy and the tables are elbow-to-elbow, but isn’t that what a true Italian trattoria is all about?

Farina Pizzeria & Wine Bar
510 Central Avenue SE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 243-0130

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