Artichoke Cafe

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Artichoke Cafe in Albuquerque is a two star Italian restaurant. This mildly expensive restaurant is in the Downtown neighborhood, and it's one of the popular places in the area. It's known for its continental offerings. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice and Best of Romantic awards. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This place features private rooms, catering, and fine wines. People who have eaten here found the food wonderful.

User Reviews of Artichoke Cafe

Yelp.com Review - by Judy C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE THE PIZZA! Finally! Great Pizza in Albuquerque.
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexa G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I think mushrooms are magical, though not the way you think (get your mind out of the druggie gutter!). I think they taste the way I imagine nature tastes...rich and earthy. I have always been a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jerry M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I don't know, good pizza nice atmosphere but relativly boorish and banal.good wine list , hipster staff that would be cool if I was 20. all in all I liked the food and the wine and even some of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Di L.

2.0 of 5 stars. There is more than good food for a restaurant to be top notch in my book. This small and cramped pizzeria is absolutely the most loud and disorganized restaurant I've ever patronized. The music was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexis F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went here with my parents after hearing it was the nicest place in Albuquerque I wouldn't want to pay for (my usual requirement for a parent-sponsored event).Blood Orange Mojito - I think the mint...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Glen L.

2.0 of 5 stars. I guess for pizza to be chic these days it needs to be burnt. It was truly awful. The service is friendly and professional.
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rick O.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pretty Dang Good.The Wife and I were very pleased with this place. Surprised even at how good it was. Even cold, the pizza is great (you see, I'm eating our Farina left overs as I write this review)....
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Gary G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yum Yum. They get busy so go at off times if you can. Great Pizza!
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea S.

1.0 of 5 stars. I had been looking forward to trying this place for years. We finally went on Mother's Day and was so dissapointing. The atmosphere was so up-tight, the food was not tasty, extremely small and way...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joanna G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Probably the best meal I had while in Alby for a long weekend. The bottle of wine helped. The place looks like of like a small casual diner from the outside, but it's actually quite large and pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great addition to the edo neighborhood. Upon entering, one gets the feel that you are in a bigger city with exposed brick walls, a busy bar, and good music blaring. Wines by the glass are Italian...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren G.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best brick-oven pizza I've had yet in Albuquerque. If it were within walking distance of my place I'd be there every week.Next door to the Artichoke Cafe (same owners), they even have a parking...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah C.

5.0 of 5 stars. We stayed in Albuquerque for just one night and had seen this place on our way in. The hotel said it was wonderful and so off we went.It did not disappoint. The food was wonderful - we had the ravioli...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place! The atmosphere is always warm and it kind of feels like a big city far from Albuquerque. The wait can be long sometimes, but it is worth it. The food is amazing! I recommend the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by lindsey b.

5.0 of 5 stars. the original.every other pizza tastes like it was built from this model.my favorite slices. ever.
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by e f.

4.0 of 5 stars. we went to farina on a saturday night and the wait was 45 minutes for two people. i heard the hostess telling disgruntled customers that this kind of wait was typical for any night of the week. this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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Cozy Upscale Near Downtown by Irene B. at InsiderPages

The Artichoke Cafe has it all for an intimate dining experience - great food, great atmosphere, great service. The menu has something for everyone, from sashimi to beef tenderloin, and the wine list is...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Really fantastic place for a date or small group. High quality pizzas with classic taste. I've been told the wine selection is good and affordable, but I prefer the beers from local brewer Marble.
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joel S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a great new place in east downtown, just east of Edith (great name idea) and across the street from the Artichoke Cafe. The food is great-a gourmet Italian pizzas in a very comfortable...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by bella p.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here tonight, and it was great! the atmosphere is cozy and the staff is super friendly. the crowd is casual and this place serves Delicious pizza! very simple yet very tasty. We had the Bianco!...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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Healthy & Delicious by Fanny K. at InsiderPages

The Artichoke Cafe is committed to healthful eating and wonderful choices. A luncheon salad offers Mixed Organic Baby Greens Salad, with a sweet pear vinaigrette, maytag blue cheese, Tamari pecans, sun-dried...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom C.

4.0 of 5 stars. The atmosphere and food were excellent, but it took a darn long time to get our entrA�es. I really wanted to like this place more, but that really kind of bugged despite my best efforts. I will...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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Over Rated

I had seen the Artichoke Cafe in two travel guides each with rave reviews and decided to try it while visiting Albuquerque. Needless to say I was a little disappointed. The waitress was pleasant to start until...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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Utterly Disappointed

Perhaps the Artichoke Cafe was expecting 6 rich men ready to spend a pretty penny on champagne, appetizers, salads, entrees, desserts, and tea/coffee when I called in a reservation for 6. They were not ashamed...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I dined here on my last night in Albuquerque. I didn't really intend to, I just happened by and thought that the cafe looked very interesting.First off, this place doesn't have a wine list, they have...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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Excellent service and the food was creative and presented well.

My wife and I really enjoyed the food and the service was excellent! The meal was quite creative and well presented. Highly recommended.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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Hit-or-Miss?

This is my favorite Albuquerque restaurant; I love the combination of an unpretentious space and top-notch food. Normally I've received impeccable service. On my most recent visit, which fell on a not-too-busy...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Drew B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hey you over thereGive me 50 dollars nowAnd we will eat well(When I have money burning a hole in my pocket, this is the restaurant I go to. You get what you pay for... it's not cheap, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael R.

5.0 of 5 stars. We've eaten at this restaurant twice in the past 6 months. On each occasion, the entrees, salads, wines & service have been quite good & the ambience is attractive.
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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rare find

This restaurant is an example to other locally owned restaurants in the Albuquerque area. Our dining experience was superb....ask if the swordfish is available. We've eaten here a lot because of the food,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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Please avoid this place

Please avoid this place. My wife and I were sick within one hour after eating at this place. This website wont permit free speech hence the brief message.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rosalind C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Nice place to have a quality meal in Albuquerque. I came here with some friends while in town for a conference, and we were generally pleased with the meal. We started with the artichoke and the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ralph M.

4.0 of 5 stars. After a couple days of big, cheap "New Mexican" food, we really needed a change of pace. Artichoke Cafe was definitely that, and worth the diversion outside of our usual price range.We got lucky on a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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Memories are made of this

Ate here last night and was absolutely impressed with the whole experience! Anyone should know better than to be critical of a restaurant during the peak of the holiday season which throws every restaurant in...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Martin W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have dined at the Artichoke Cafe several times, while visiting Albuquerque. The decor and gallery are, of course, stunning. A well conceived venue for the trendy Albuquerque market.My dining...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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Avoid if large parties in back of restaurant

Artichoke was recommended by the Concierge at the Embassy Suites with a free artichoke appetizer. We were promptly seated and ordered our meal including the artichoke appetizer. It was prepared perfectly and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan L.

4.0 of 5 stars. We had a delicious lunch at the Artichoke on November 2. It has a very attractive interior with soothing colors and art on the walls. Our grilled eggplant sandwiches were large & delicious and came...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by M G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Mmmmm. Best flourless chocolate cake, EVER.Encourage them to get wild salmon instead of farmed (so people will still be able to eat fish 10 years from now). Regardless, it tastes delicious here.
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Helmut P.

3.0 of 5 stars. This restaurant has a nice decor and is one of the better white linen places around. I would recommend their ginger crab cakes and the fresh sea scallops. The service is decent, but it seems to be a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Glen L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Definitely one of the top places in Albuquerque. Make sure you have enough money in your checking account to cover the tab. The prices are outrageous. This is where William Kennedy Smith ate all...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jaime Patricio M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Easily one of Albuquerque's best restaurants. Others come and go and Artichoke is going strong. Their menu is highly creative and they have a nice wine list.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Nikki M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I feel bad for Ian's experience here, mine was much better! My mom moved out to Albuquerque after New York/San Diego and she had picky taste. After one visit, this was one of her favorites and began...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2006
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Classy

This restaurant does not seem like much from the outside, but it has a lovely candlelit, romantic atmosphere at night and the steak is much better than the meat at most Albuquerque steakhouses. The wine list...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Ian M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Granted, I have only been here once, and I'll usually give places another try, but we were rather disappointed when we went here. We'd heard about it being a special restaurant, and chose to go there...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2006
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a gem!

Artichoke cafe is a favorite of ours. The food is wonderful and the staff is freindly and professional.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2003
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My new favorite

Like the most wonderful dream, I did not want to wake up from the Artichoke Cafe! Everything was so comfortable and sweet, with an antique touch. And the food was definitely the best I've had in this beautiful...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2002
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Frommer's

An art gallery as well as a restaurant, this popular spot has modern paintings and sculptures set against azure walls, a hint at the innovative dining experience offered here. Set in three rooms, with dim...
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10Best

one of the city's finest dining experiences where you can choose from a variety of outstanding french, italian and american fare. particularly noteworthy are the wahoo on glass noodles with a miso broth and...
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Wcities

if you are looking for something different but not hard to find, check out this saucy little bistro. sample steamed artichoke with three dipping sauces or the roasted garlic with mon trachet goat cheese,...
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Yahoo! Travel

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TripAdvisor

highly recommended, though the prices are a bit higher that the $12 shown here on tripadvisor. i would.....
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Dine.com

some of the best artichoke and spinach dip in town, and the definite...
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AOL CityGuide

sophisticated bistro fare near downtown...
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AOL CityGuide

artichoke cafe is way to expensive for what they serve. we had the aged steak, it was way to aged, and way to expensive...
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USRG

thai red curry, with grilled baby bok choy and toasted peanuts, pan-seared sea scallops wrapped in prosciutto. dishes include pan-seared duck breast rubbed with garlic, paprika and bay leaf with wild-mushroom...
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Fodor's

a totally satisfying experience. a jewel of a place. service is friendly and attentive, food is excellent, the atmosphere is crisp, and you get more for your money than you would a little further north in...
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OpenTable

The Artichoke Cafe was reopened in 1989 by Pat and Terry Keene. Pat, who was formally trained in New York City, is executive chef and Terry has 30 years experience in restaurant management. Their dedication to...
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