Address: 3500 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Phone: (505) 255-8781
Website: http://www.scalonobhill.com/
May 2012: This review was written by GF Lady, the previous owner of GlutenFreeAlbuquerque.com and is used here with her permission.
We had friends visiting from the East Coast who wanted to take us out to dinner. I knew they liked Italian food and preferred to dine in restaurants that are locally-owned. In the past, Scalo had been a favorite restaurant of mine and I had heard that gluten-free pasta options were available. Therefore, we headed to Nob Hill on a beautiful summer evening after having made reservations to eat on the patio.
When our server described the specials, I thought several of them could be made gluten free if they weren’t already. Our server was well versed on the requirements of a gluten-free diet and reviewed all my options from the menu and from the specials. Several of the pasta sauces on the standard menu are gluten free and can be served with gluten-free pasta. Additionally, I learned that I could choose from three of the evening’s specials. Our server also explained the precautions that would be taken to prevent cross contamination without being prompted to do so.
Dinner Salad
I ordered the swordfish pictured here. It was served over sautéed Swiss chard, artichoke hearts, fingerling potatoes and fresh carrots. The swordfish was topped with caviar and the entrée was served in a gluten-free saffron sauce which had a fish stock as its base. The swordfish was perfectly grilled and so fresh it almost melted in my mouth. The bed of fresh vegetables was full of taste and such a great combination that I would have been happy to have them as a meal.
Being with good friends and eating wonderful food outside on an Albuquerque summer evening is a magical experience. Getting the opportunity to choose from a variety of gluten-free options at Scalo made the evening perfect.
Swordfish Dinner