Ask people where to get great Italian food and the answers can get passionate fast. That is part of the fun.
New Mexico has restaurants where lasagna still feels like the main event, plus newer dining rooms giving familiar recipes a sharper local edge. We checked places around the state and looked for strong menus with a clear reason diners keep coming back.
The result is a ranking built around restaurants that make Italian comfort food feel worth planning dinner around. Handmade pasta earns plenty of attention…