About
Heritage
Following 23 years of culinary excellence in Manhattan, M'tucci's opened our first restaurant in Albuquerque in 2013. More than a decade later, with four locations, a speakeasy and a dynamic catering company in tow, M'tucci's represents the collective expertise of professionals who treat our guests as we would family in our own homes.
Commitment
M'tucci's is a Life Betterment Company. We craft our housemade meats, cheeses, pastas, breads and so much more to provide healthy, wholesome alternatives to the processed foods that dominate our modern diet. We believe we have an obligation to offer our guests the most nutritious cuisine possible, and we think you'll know it when you taste it. We've also been voted Best Italian Restaurant from the readers of Albuquerque the Magazine eight years in a row!
Partnerships
We forge meaningful partnerships with organizations and individuals who share our values and mission. While we cherish every relationship, we're especially proud of our core collaborations with:
Mandy's Farm, where we fundraise, host events, and cultivate produce on their South Valley property
Albuquerque and Rio Rancho Public Schools, as evidenced with our M'tutoring program
The Albuquerque Sign Language Academy, a pioneer in comprehensive, innovative special needs education
Organizations dedicated to supporting individuals on the Autism spectrum and those experiencing homelessness
Community Outreach
Throughout recent years, M'tucci's has earned recognition for our commitment to community enhancement. Beyond being a restaurant company, we bring our chefs into schools to share culinary arts knowledge, champion important initiatives, and nourish our community. Our proudest distinctions include:
Brand of the Year from EXPO NM
Gold certification from New Mexico Family Friendly Business Awards
Community Service Award from the National Restaurant Association
Rust Ethics Award for Excellence in Business Practice by a For-Profit Business
Athletics
We believe in the power of athletics, which is why we sponsor great teams and events like New Mexico United - we even feed the players - and the UNM Athletics department.
Our Small Business Friends
From the very beginning, M'tucci's has enjoyed symbiotic partnerships with some of New Mexico's best small businesses. When we host pairing dinners, we usually partner with a great local company, and some of our favorite collaborations include breweries and wineries such as Steel Bender, Santa Fe Brewing, Sheehan Winery and Gruet.
Doing the Research
We believe that the culinary industry is better when we all learn from one another. That's why we've sent our partners and chefs all over the world to learn from the experts. From Tuscany to Lima, we're always traveling, innovating and forging relationships that last a lifetime.
La Gazzetta
For more than six years, author and photographer Michael Lewis chronicled the culture, history and evolving character of M'tucci's Restaurants. His weekly posts and pictures tell our collective story. If you'd like to know more about us, check out his blog, La Gazzetta, and if you'd like to hire Michael for your next elopement, vow renewal, engagement session, surprise proposal or micro-wedding (8 people or less) visit his website.