Caruso's Italian Restaurant

I have passed this place many times in the past 10 yrs and each time with a thought of " I really want to try that place".
Well I finally did and I was completely surprised and excited about my lunch I ordered the half plate of chicken parmesan.
It was so tender and steaming hot.
It was the best I have had in all of Albuquerque.
As part of my entree I also had a very good minestrone soup. My husband had a plate of spaghetti that was completely empty when he was done, so I just took that to mean he really liked it.
I did try a bite of his meatball and it had a nice little bite to it. I won't wait another 10 years to eat here again and if you haven't been here, give it a go.
I think you will be pleasantly surprised by this hidden place.
The gentleman that took our order was very nice and sociable without going overboard. Now go on, head over and have a super generous half plate unless you are willing to try a full.
I ended up taking over half my half a plate home not because I didn't want it, I was just that full.

Was a beautiful day out walking enjoying the weather, and I happened into this scrumptious jem!! They're very friendly, very clean & calming energy!! Even the "littles" in the other group were enjoying themselves.
One neat thing I did witness, was they brought out the children's meal b4 the adults.
👍👍I did take photos, but I don't remember the day or time.
😂😡, so I can't find them now

I heard good things about this place so decided to give it a try a few weeks ago.
What a mistake.
The restaurant was short staffed, no biggie on the wait when you’re in good company.
The food however was a huge disappointment.
I got a salad that was drowning in blue cheese dressing.
I had ordered the mushroom ravioli, but they were out so I got the cheese ravioli.
It was so bad.
Maybe the cook was overwhelmed that night, I just don’t know.
The ravioli was cold and bland, like really bland.
I didn’t even finish my food and left really disappointed.
Unsure if I’ll go back to give this place another chance, but at this point as much as I LOATHE Olive Garden I’d rather go there first.
All those giving this place many stars what am I missing?!