Antiquity Restaurant: A Culinary Gem in Albuquerque's Old Town

We had such a great experience on our last visit that we wanted to come back again for another special occasion. Everything from my earlier review still stands. We had the same waiter as last time (James) who was still fantastic. I had the Henry IV (this was the steak with artichoke that I'm obsessed with). They also had red chile posole as the soup of the day and it was absolute perfection on a chilly fall evening. Hubby had a filet medallion schnitzel which was very tasty and different. The oysters were on point. My one (major) recommendation is to have the host and reservation service match the service you receive at the restaurant. The call in reservations are not just a pain but the host (I think there's only the one) is not terribly welcoming either on the phone or when you arrive. Both our visits in the last several months those two things have been the biggest draw back. I still love this place though and I'm really happy that we rediscovered it.

Food always excellent as well as service. Proprietor watches over everything with a fine tooth comb. Semi secluded tables for two. Always a treat.

We did not take photos of the experience but it was absolutely spectacular! The owner was very nice and was on top of house management. The dinner included the stuffed mushrooms as an appetizer, the red pepper bisque, and wonderful steaks. We cannot speak highly enough about the experience and the flavor of the food. The dining staff were prompt and made sure that we had the best experience possible. We will be back!

Food, service and ambiance were top notch! You can tell these people really care about a wonderful experience for each guest. We never order oysters when we're not near the ocean - but we had to try these, and we're so glad we did. Months later, I still think of them, and this restaurant!

I heard from multiple sources that Antiquity Restaurant is unquestionabley on the short list of candidates for best restaurant in Albuquerque. Armed with these trusted recommendations, I made a dinner reservation a month in advance, and then we dined here. Antiquity did NOT disappoint! Located in the touristy portion of Old Town, when we arrived and saw the exterior for the 1st time I didn't have high hopes for the interior, but it turned out to be all good; the inside is dark, cozy, and almost dripping with Old World charm. We were seated at a small, semi-private wooden booth, and we could smell and hear them cooking steaks on the charcoal grill inside their brick and stone oven; you can actually see the oven when you walk in the door. We started off with a soup, made with chicken, cream, and green chilis; it was delicious, and the salad they served with it was even better :-) We both ordered ribeye steaks as our entree. The steaks were perfectly seasoned, wonderfully marbled, and beautifully presented, with fresh vegetables and broccoli and cheddar mashed potatoes. Service was informative, attentive, and friendly - the owner even stopped by toward the end of the meal to make sure we were receiving good care (a very nice touch!). All in all, we couldn't have asked for a better dining experience. I highly recommend this restaurant, and look forward to returning!

We had dinner here our first night in Albuquerque. The building and its history are worth a visit on their own. Service was wonderful, and the food did not disappoint. I loved that our table felt very private. We started with an oyster dish and salads. I had the spiced shrimp, and he had lobster. We had the dessert trio, which was perfectly sized. Everything was delicious!!

Antiquity offers you THE best of everything and I've never said that about a restaurant. We think it is THE premier restaurant of Albuquerque. Aside from the food, we loved that the walls were decorated with artwork by local artists - it created such a nice vibe. We started with stuffed mushrooms and raw oysters. The latter happened to be a special offering for the evening. The mushrooms were stuffed with Italian sausage and herbs - they were the best I've ever eaten! Big kudos to the kitchen! We are big fans of raw oysters and these were from New England - plump and full bodied. We asked for crackers to accompany ours and they brought us some toasted crostinis - perfect! Take a look at the salad I ordered as my entree - it was the best house salad I've ever eaten. Plus, the presentation was magazine worthy. Fruit, lettuces, a soft crouton stufffed with Gruyère, seasoned pecans, vegetables - it was mouthwatering and delicious. Reservations are required and you'll probably talk to Steve, the owner, when making yours. Our service provider was Gus and he was attentive without being overbearing. You must try Antiquity if you're in Albuquerque - it is AMAZING!