About Scalo

In Italian, Scalo means stopover; a transportation location that ultimately helps you reach your destination. Much like our name, our restaurant experience aims to do the same: transporting you to a culinary destination of authentic, always delicious Italian dishes. Derived from traditional ingredients and generations of perfected recipes, the food at Scalo serves to do more than satisfy your tastebuds, but provide you with a culinary experience that exudes the passion, culture, and history of Italy.

Located in the heart of Albuquerque, Scalo in Nob Hill is the perfect destination for any occasion. Whether date night, a birthday, or everyday dinner, our team is ready to serve up an experience unlike any other, complete with unparalleled customer service, food, drinks, and an elegant atmosphere. Make a reservation today and discover why we’re best restaurant in albuquerque

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  • Chef Gaetano Ascione
    Guest Executive Chef
    Chef Gaetano Ascione is a citizen of the world. A native of Naples, Italy, his culinary career began when he was awarded a Masters Degree in Hotel Training from Istituto Alberghiero di Stato in Salerno, Italy. He began his practical experience working as Chef de Partie in Italy, Germany, the UK, and the Bahamas. He was a finalist in the Chef of the Year competition at the World Gourmet Summit in Singapore in 2001. He is fluent in five languages: Italian, English, Spanish, German and French.

    Some of his career highlights include serving two U.S. Presidents, Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan, as Chef de Cuisine at the Georgetown Club in Washington DC. He also served as Executive Chef for the Inaugural Banquet for President Nelson Mandela in Pretoria, South Africa. He has been Executive Chef in such diverse places as the NATO Allied Officer's Club in Naples, Italy; the Paradise Beach Hotel and Casino in Busan, South Korea; the oldest private club in Singapore-the Tanglin Club; and the Palace Hotel and Casino in Sun City, South Africa.

    Chef Gaetano is determined to bring his authentic Italian influence on Scalo and overall put Albuquerque on global culinary map.
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  • Martin Torrez
    Executive Chef
    Chef Martin Torrez is determined to bring a new flare to Scalo. Known for creative cuisine while respecting the tradition and authenticity, he wants to make Scalo a place to visit for just for a pizza and a beer on Wednesday afternoon or to celebrate special occasion dinner with 10 of your best friends! Alongside house made pastas and artisanal pizzas, he wants to bring items that you won't have to go to New York or San Francisco to taste! Born and raised here in Albuqueruqe, Chef Martin has worked at several prestigious restaurants in town including 10-3, Bien Shur and Sandia and the Artichoke Cafe.
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After nearly 40 years of operation, time has come for Scalo to close its doors .
We were trying keep this Scalo flame alive by operating it at a loss and still trying to find a new buyer to take it over. Unfortunately, we had no success in that pursuit and we were forced to shut down.
So long and thanks for all the memories!