Saggio's, Italian restaurant near University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, US.
Saggio's is an Italian restaurant in Albuquerque, situated close to the University of New Mexico campus. The menu covers pasta, pizzas, calzones, and seafood options such as shrimp alfredo and frutti di mare served over fresh pasta.
The restaurant opened in 1977 and quickly became a regular meeting spot for students from the nearby university. Over the decades it has remained a recognized address in the neighborhood.
Saggio's is known for mixing Italian cooking with local New Mexico ingredients, something you can spot directly on the menu. A dish like penne with green chili chicken shows how the region has shaped what ends up on the plate.
The restaurant sits in a neighborhood close to campus and is easy to reach on foot or by car. Those planning for a larger group can place advance orders or ask about catering options.
Every pizza on the menu can be put together from a wide choice of toppings, and guests also get to pick between a traditional and a thin crust. This means two people at the same table can end up with completely different pizzas.
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