Aldo's Italian Kitchen

Our family had dinner here during our trip to visit Washington, D. C. We loved everything about this place! Thank you for amazing food and service! We wish we could eat at your friendly kitchen more often!

Aldo’s is the quintessential family restaurant; the staff and owners are very friendly, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the food is always fresh and delicious, from their steaks to their pasta. In fact, their desserts are so good, we had Aldo’s cater the desserts for our wedding. The tiramisu is some of the best I’ve ever had, even after we traveled to Italy on our honeymoon and ate a tiramisu every night. The owner, Emanuele, made the process easy and was very helpful and kind when picking up the order. Aldo’s is one of our favorite local spots and it’s definitely the best Italian restaurant in the area.

This is a homey italian diner nestled in between office buildings. I ordered rigatoni bolognese. The sauce is so good and portion is just enough. My SO ordered the grilled branzino with side spinach pasta with olive oil. This place will be our next favorite restaurant. 👏👏👍

This is our favorite Italian place in the DMV. The prices are reasonable and the food always comes out with proper flavor and beautiful presentation. The waitresses are super duper nice and even gave us an extra plate of garlic bread. Yes, they give free garlic bread at the beginning and it's outstanding! Last time we went, the main dining room, which is a nice, casual atmosphere with warm lighting, was full, so we had to sit in the back dining room. The back room isn't as nice, which has more white lighting and can be quite cramped between tables. Other than the back dining room, this place is great and we would 100% return and bring friends with us!

This was place was really cute. It can be a little tricky to find because it’s inside a building. They have parking. We ordered the chicken parm and an eggplant parm. Both of the dishes were tasty. The chicken parm was big enough to share. The menu has many choices. My 6 year old enjoyed it too. It’s a kid friendly establishment. The staff was nice and we were greeted upon entering.

It's an old school neighborhood Italian restaurant. Not too fancy, but has great food. The veal was superb. The tomato sauce has a sight sour tangy taste - that makes one think this was made by an Italian grandmother in the kitchen. It's in a business building so it was originally made for businesses in the day, but has become a neighborhood secret for great food!

Surprisingly great little find! The best potato leek soup I’ve ever had and the complimentary warm garlic bread was such a nice touch. The friendly staff is super attentive and the owner is absolutely involved and cares about each diner’s experience. I had to take my food home because of the generous servings! Chef’s kiss!

I love this place best authentic Italian pizza and salads and wraps. Also amazing desserts. Best part is a Metro employee discount. Owner is always extremely friendly and nice.

Came here around 7pm, didn't wait too long for a table even though it was a full restaurant. Pretty unique that they turned an old office building into a restaurant, gave it a unique experience that you don't get very often. All the staff were very friendly. We ordered the chicken parm, shrimp scampi, rigatoni bolognese with gluten free pasta, and spinach ravioli with a side Caesar salad. The salad was great, came out in a pretty big size that we could've shared with all four of us. The Chicken parm was really good, sauce has great flavor and was good, and the chicken was a big piece too. The Spinach ravioli; spinach had a really good flavor, cream was delicious and velvety. The Rigatoni bolognese with gluten free pasta; sauce was very flavorful, meat was cooked perfectly, and the pasta was cooked perfectly as well. The Shrimp scampi wasn't very spicy, but had great flavor, and the shrimp and pasta were cooked perfectly as well. We also got the cheesecake as a dessert and it was delicious as well. The garlic bread however, was the main dish for that meal! It was absolutely delicious, it had a great balance of flavors with the garlic and oil and cheese. It had this perfect crunch, and was probably the best garlic bread we've ever eaten! Definitely wish we could come back here on another trip since coming to DC is a spring break trip. We'll be keeping this place on our list when we come back!

We can pretty much count on a good dining experience at Aldo's. It's true that once we came in for dinner and were seated but the staff was so swamped we knew it would take too long to be served, so we left. Yet, that was two years ago. However, this week we had over-the-top excellent service. We didn't see the owner this time, but the other times we've been here, the owner is cordial and very engaging with his customers. On our most recent visit we ordered a build-your-own pizza and the tutto di mare. JP noted that the price for the tutto di mare had increased but so had the size of the portion served. This linguini seafood dish was deemed superb by JP. The pizza was pretty good. For toppings, I ordered pepperoni, Italian sausage and mushrooms with mozzarella cheese and a tomato sauce. Though to be honest, I didn't really like the floppy Neopolitan crust nor the flavor of the Italian sausage. We also ordered the garlic bread as a side, even though that was redundant to the complimentary garlic bread they serve. That's okay because their garlic bread is fabulous and I can eat it all day. We didn't go for dessert but were still served triangles of a moist, delicious and rich chocolate chip brownie. Parking close by Aldo's is limited. There are a few reserved slots for Aldo's, but most of the other close-by parking spots are reserved for other businesses, even though they are not being used at dinner time.

Excellent food and service! Generous portions! 1 of us took advantage of restaurant week offer. Delicious!

Huge portions of amazing and genuine italian pasta. Two could easily share a dish. FYI all pasta comes with garlic bread. It is so good. Mama Mia!

Normally good food; however, it feels like it's slipping a bit. They're in a slightly out-of-the-way place, which isn't a problem, and offer free parking. There are tables in and outside, but sometimes outdoor seating makes it hard to see the customers. Service is generally good, and the setting (in and out) is very casual. The last two times the pasta seemed slightly overcooked (definitely not al dente), and flavors were a little bland. On this last trip I had the aglio y olio, which was ok, but was bland and had too much olive oil.

Everything we've had from Aldo's is amazing. If you dine in, expect a visit from the owner making sure you're enjoying your meal. He was really kind & friendly, as well as the entire staff. They also have family meals that you can take to go, which helped out so much when we had family visiting from out of town. I was so hungry, and everything looked so good that I forgot to take pictures! I'll definitely be back though, so I'll get them next time.

Food was Fantastic. Although even better than that was how nice and friendly the place was. Feels like a family dine. Was a family dine. The owner/manager made me feel like i was at home. Was taken care of more than i've been before. There was a mistake when ordering and the manager fixed and blessed us without hesitation. This is one of those businesses that deserve recognition and a 30 minute wait! One of my very rare 5 stars.

Aldo's Italian kitchen is located in an office park. As soon as you walk up you can smell all of the delicious ingredients coming from the inside of the restaurant. The restaurant has a lunch and dinner menu. I originally planned on trying out the chicken parmigiana sandwich. Since i arrived after the lunch menu stopped I decided to dine in and try the chicken parmigiana dinner I was served a piece of garlic bread. The bread was crispy and I wish there was some olive oil to dip the bread in. The chicken parmigiana came out pretty quickly. I wish the chicken was seasoned a little more but the texture was crispy. The sauce was good. I believe they have daily specials. I overheard a server tell another table. I would definitely come back and try some of the sandwiches.

Nothing too special, casual dining spot with quick service Italian food. I ordered the Godfather, a salami, pepperoni and ham sandwich...bread was soft, but toppings and filling left a little to be desired. Very simple, straightforward Italian shop.

LOVE! Got takeout tonight, and the food was amazingly good! Loved the garlic bread and the homemade lasagna. Priced very fair. The greeting we got when we walked in was the exact Italian vibe I always want! The owner is a gem! Wish we would've come here sooner! Will be back soon to dine in-person!

This place looks and feels so cozy run by the owner itself and very welcoming and tried to have rapport with customers. We got pepperoni pizza, lasagna, and garlic bread which was so good! I am all stuffed so I made sure to take out one more garlic bread. This place has so much good stuff in the menu and we are planning to go back and try it.

Great hidden gem of a restaurant! Excellent food and prices. Staff is happy and the owner is wonderful!

What a great find! Not on the beaten path. It's actually in a business park off Eisenhower Ave. but worth the visit. High quality food at a reasonable price. The wine bottles are not overpriced making them a great deal. My wife had the Linguine with Clans in a white wine sauce. The clams and pasta were excellent! I had the Chicken Alla Aldo which is my new favorite. Chicken breast with prosciutto and cheese on top in a white wine sauce. I highly recommend this great restaurant.

Update: went for lunch today. Service not nearly as good and was actually pretty slow considering only a few patrons. Tried the meatball sub. Meh. Very salty.

I would not order from here again. The sandwich I ordered today had banana peppers on it which I'm allergic to. Curiously, banana peppers aren't listed on the ingredient list of the sandwich, and if it had been, I would have taken them off. Additionlly, there wasn't any vinegar or any type of dressing/spices and the sandwich was hot. It was easily the worst Italian sandwich ive ever had. Even the cannolis were terrible, which I thought was somehow difficult to mess up. Zero flavor and they're clearly not fresh. I don't know how you make a cannoli with chocolate on it flavorless, but this place managed to do it. Really glad I wasted $30 on this place.

TLDR: Deserved more of a 3.5 star rating, but slightly rounding down for overall experience. As other reviewers have noted, definitely use your GPS navigating your way to Aldo's Italian Kitchen, because this place is located in a nondescript office park, within walking distance of a Springhill Suites hotel. As my party of three were making our way through the labyrinth like parking lot, we kept saying aloud, "hmm...are we driving in the correct direction?" Trust the GPS, and turn right when you see the hotel, travel straight for another 2-3 minutes, and you'll see Aldo's up some steps on the right. TIP: There is plenty of covered parking across from Aldo's entrance, but according the restaurant staff, if you park where signs indicate you should not, your car will get towed. The most apropos description of Aldo's decor (both interior and exterior) is "quaint." On more temperate evenings, there is a nice patio for al fresco dining (although the only view is of a parking lot). Walking in, there is a total neighborhood favorite vibe of old fashioned Italian joint, with wooden low tables and chairs, and green tablecloths. And that "neighborhood favorite" vibe is well earned, since even on a Tuesday at 5:45pm, the place was packed. I could tell there were lots of long time customers who knew the servers by name, and even we were roundly serenaded with smiles and "hellos" upon walking in. The other very noticeable thing as you walk in, are the dominant aromas of garlic, butter, and olive oil. The proprietors of Aldo's understand the power of olfactory stimulation, since my appetite was super charged as soon as I sat down. The menu is a greatest hits of Italian fare such as typical appetizers of bruschetta and fried calamari. There are a selection of "gourmet individual" sized pizzas, and other well known dishes such as lasagna, chicken parm, and linguine with clams, to round out the menu. The meal starts off with a round of complimentary garlic bread...which was delicious! Large pieces of Italian bread are given a generous shmear of butter, minced garlic + garlic powder, and then toasted to the point where there is a slight char. Eat piece has a satisfying crunch. Keep in mind, only the first round is free...then after that you need to order the appetizer size. For our entrees, we stuck with the traditional choices of lasagna, Frutti di Mare al Bianco Vino, and the Chicken Marsala. My friend has an allergy to mollusks, so our friendly server gladly substituted those for a few extra shrimps. I tried some of her dish, and we both agreed that the kitchen had the proper cook on the proteins, especially the salmon since it wasn't dry but flavorful and moist. The lasagna was a little less successful. The sauce was overly sweet, and the meat needed some additional seasoning. The mozzarella could've also used a few more minutes in the oven, since portions of it were not melted all the way. My chicken marsala was also "okay." When it comes to pasta dishes, one of the cardinal sins is to NOT drain the noodles properly, since you never want the pasta water to dilute the sauce or make the noodles soggy. Unfortunately, this is exactly what happened with my dish. There was a noticeable pool of pasta water which just detracted from the otherwise tasty marsala wine sauce. The chicken was cooked well, but it was under seasoned. Honestly, all of our dishes required a few shakes from the table salt... So IMHO, Aldo's is a quaint neighborhood Italian spot, but I'm not sure I agree with the current 4.5 star rating. One star for the friendly service; One star for the portion sizes (everyone had leftovers for the next day's lunch), and one star for the value. Dinner for three adults - only entrees and a shared bottle of wine - with tax and tip came out to roughly $130. Not too bad in today's inflationary economy.

Stayed in hotel near the restaurant. We usually dine in when we are in the area. This time we were hungry but tired so we placed a takeout order. We got chicken parmigiana, eggplant parmigiana and a Caesar salad. All were very delicious. The restaurant always serves delicious food. Highly recommend!

I came across Aldo's from a TikTok going viral of their Chicken Caesar wrap. When I saw the wrap was made out of pizza dough I had to try it. The restaurant has a large menu and a variety of desserts. The cashier was very friendly and my order came out fast. The kitchen is open so you can see everything being freshly made. The wrap was tasty but a bit messy. It met my expectations and I would recommend trying it. I plan to return and try more menu items.

A hole-in-the-walk kind of place with all that means. Amazing to find a place like this in the area it's in! Not a destination place, but I'd stop in again if in the area.

You can almost always tell you're going to get great food at an Italian restaurant when you can smell the food from outside! Ambiance - Very cute. Very Italian. I loved the traditional red and white tablecloths. They had both indoor and outdoor seating. Unassuming, but delivered on the food! Food - I was pleasantly surprised. They gave us complimentary garlic bread and small complimentary brownies at the end of our meal. The gnocchi was fantastic, and the calamari was good too. Service - It started very slow after I told the server I needed a couple of minutes to decide what I wanted to drink. After our order was taken though, service was quick and attentive. Overall, I would go back. I'd get the gnocchi again. That sauce is amazing! Rustic and simple.

Extraordinary foods. I have eaten there several times. Always on warm weather where I dine outside enjoying the view of the Potomac. The deserts are off the chart.

We started off with the fried mozzarella which was probably the best I've ever had. I had shrimp Alfredo and it was really good. The wife got chicken parm and said that it tasted good, but the chicken was a little soggy. The kids split a chicken Alfredo. They said it was good, but theirs was a little cold. Service overall was good and friendly. The desserts we got to go weren't bad, but nothing special and they were frozen in the middle. We would definitely go back for dinner there or maybe even try the pizza (which looked really good), but I wouldn't bother with dessert. This place is really close and convenient to the SpringHill Suites if you're staying there.

Food is always good, appetizing menu choices including sandwiches as well as entrees. Service fast and friendly. I love the sausage and peppers, ravioli choices and pastas. Go, eat and enjoy

I saw this place in tik tok and couldn't resist the visit. This chicken Caesar wrap is NOT your normal wrap because the wrap is made out of PIZZA DOUGH! The restaurant is in an office park, but has a very "home-y" feel on the inside. It was jammed packed with customer on a random Thursday afternoon and that was all I needed to see. I have to go back to try more items and everything is freshly made to order.

The garlic bread was good and food was ready quickly, those are the only positives. The gnocchi vodka was beyond awful. The sauce was extremely watery, which was useful as it helped me pick out the small fragmented chicken bones. The chicken tasted terrible and was inedible and needed to be picked out. Furthermore, the Pancetta was not pancetta is actually just ham.

This food is sooooo good wtf! Italian food is my absolute favorite. I ordered the lasagna and I'm happy that I did! I haven't tasted a lasagna so flavorful in years. They nailed it to perfection! I love sit so much that I came back for it the next day. Unfortunately the restaurant didn't open that day until 4pm and I had to return home so I couldn't get it. I was a little disappointed at the weird opening hours, but I'm guessing it fits the need of the business. I'll be back at the end of the month for a work trip, so I will be back

Been here multiple times and have even gotten it catered for my dads birthday party. They were very accommodating and the food feels like authentic Italian food. The owner is also the nicest Italian guy you'll ever meet. Whether we were dining in or catering or doing take out the service and the food always hits - great little hidden gem!

Aldo's Italian Kitchen has all the promise of being a hidden gem. It's tucked away on the bottom of a commercial building in a campus that lacks other food options. The owner is very kind and the tables have red-checkered table clothes. They have lunch deals and good review on Yelp. After visiting with a group of friends on a Friday evening around 7 p.m., we left a little disappointed for two reasons: 1) Service was really bad. We waited a long time for our order to be taken, our drinks were forgotten, and it took forever to get our bill. That said, our server was very nice, but the place wasn't full so we were confused why we were ignored. It took away from the experience. 2) Some of the dishes were overdone with garlic- the complimentary bread sticks and the portabella mushroom pasta. I personally love garlic and enjoyed it, but everyone else at my table didn't love it. Outside of that, the atmosphere is fittingly no-frills and most of the food is great with large portions. The eggplant parmigiana and the chicken parmigiana both come with pasta and the entire dish is tasty. The Caesar salad is legit. And the $7 meatball and pasta dish for kids went over well with my five-year-old. They also have a great wine and dessert list. Everyone in my group wanted to rate this spot a three star, but since I love garlic, I'll give it a four star with the hope service is better when we return.

We found this hole in the wall (or office park) by chance. The food is incredible. Authentic, bold flavors. Massive portions. Owner is extremely friendly and comes to the table. Prices are cheap.

Found this restaurant totally by accident. It was hidden but absolutely worth the search. As you walk up to the door you smell garlic and hear a warm welcome from the staff. I watched all the food coming out of the kitchen and never saw a dish come out not at a 100%. The menu was very well laid out and everythingI ate had huge flavors and great portions. Looking forward to going back.

This was the best customer service I have had in awhile! We had an urgent need for a food delivery and Emanuele, the owner, personally delivered the food to ensure it got there on time - 2 different times. He was so pleasant and was committed to ensuring the recipient received the order hot and fresh. Then, when he heard about the circumstance, he was so kind and supportive to the recipient, making her emotional. The food was perfect and delicious, and they ate the cannoli's for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The lasagna was perfect comfort food. This is what caring and community is all about. THANK YOU!

There are a lot of "Italian" restaurants around. I got spoiled growing up someplace with extraordinary Italian culture and cuisine (Go Birds) and find most Italian spots in the DMV pretty disappointing. Not this place. The pasta was fresh and perfectly cooked. The red sauce was good enough to eat for dessert. Absolute perfection. There's a reason this place is packed. Ignore the people who say the service is slow or indifferent. They can go have fast service at Olive Garden.

Came back to Aldos's for lunch after a few great dinners expecting to try one of the sandwiches until I saw the daily specials. Captivated by the Lobster Ravioli w/shrimp in vodka sauce I decide to go with the raviolis and then I added the seafood soup bit Daily Specials. The soup was amazing with, salmon, shrimp, and vegetables, the Lobster Ravioli and shrimp had a great sauce a simply spectacular. Great service bringing the food and lovely relaxing music. A definte sure thing for a great meal.

I was hoping for much better! The Arancini fell apart upon one slice, the cheese was not melted inside, and the sausage was not noticeable. My friend raved about the Reuben , but the eggplant (in my hot Italian sandwich) tasted like it was a previously frozen patty zapped in the microwave. The server never checked on our table after our dishes were served. We gave him a 20% tip regardless.

Aldo's Italian Kitchen is tucked away in a corner in Alexandria, VA. We have been visiting Aldo's Kitchen a few times during our stay. It is pretty authentic Italian food. We ordered the pizza and all are pretty tasty. The food is AMAZING, the portions are huge, and the service is like no other. The owner comes by every so often and ensure everyone is doing okay. His welcoming presence will make you feel like family. We just love everything about this place. The desserts are good too. My only small complaint with the desserts is that some are really frozen. At times you'll get a cake slice that is not frozen and easy to cut.

Food=Fresh & very very good pizza. Staff=Excellent Parking = off street & no meters. Atmosphere = cozy Price=affordable *MY NEW SPOT!

This place is a true gem! I didn't even have the chance to take any pictures because I was too busy eating all of the delicious food. I can't wait to go back and try the pizzas and other items but chicken parm, shrimp scampi, and bolognese are super delicious!

We used all those to cater our rehearsal dinner. Very easy to deal with and delicious food. Highly recommend.

I love this place, the food is very delicious, the portions are very good and the owner Emmanuel and all the friendly staff make this place very special and make you want to return.

I would visit Virginia again just to come to this restaurant again. I was blown away by the hospitality, quality of food, and overall enjoyable atmosphere. The staff are truly so friendly and accommodating, and the food came out very fast. We got the Spaghetti and Meatballs, Caesar salad, and Gnocchi in Aurora Sauce. Everything tasted absolutely amazing! This is an absolute must add to your trip, not only for the food but for the amazing staff as well.

I came here on the recommendation of a good friend and somebody that has also frequented this place and is a trusted foodie:) This restaurant is located in an office building park and it's pretty hidden. Once you turn into the parking lot and go around the circle you'll see a sign that says Italian Kitchen on the building. There's some designated parking in front with signs to direct you. I have to tell you I was excited to try this place for the first time and going to this establishment with a couple of friends that have dined in, recommended to their colleagues and also have picked up orders to go, I knew I was in good hands. So, coming here on a Wednesday around 5:30, is the perfect time to get to this restaurant. We sat in the back of the restaurant and I was told that this was a new addition in the last couple of years. I just kept noticing all the tables being filled up throughout the night and when we left, I would say that they were at 100% capacity. This is truly a good sign and to have this much patronage during the week is amazing. We first started off with the complimentary garlic bread which was brought to our table. As a garlic fan, I loved this mouth-waterinhg crispy, buttery, garlicky bread. Then we ordered two orders of bruschetta which was equally delicious znd also so refreshing and crispy. You'll see in my picture I had to get a close up of the bruschetta. One of the folks in our party actually got the soup of the day which is the white bean soup which was very hearty, flavorful and satisfying. I have to say that I usually order a seafood pasta as my go-to at an Italian restaurant. However, based on a recommendation, I got the rigatoni with ham, pancetta without the peas in a cream sauce. I sprinkled some Parmesan on the top and dove into my dish. I can't describe how good it tasted, all I can say is that you have to come and try it for yourself. The pasta was cooked perfectly, the flavors from the proteins within the dish were on point plus that cream sauce bought it all together. I also got to sample my friends' dishes which were the meatball and spaghetti dish as well as the shrimp scampi. They were just as delicious and flavorful. We ended the night by ordering the cake of the day which was the black forest and the tiramisu. I have to say I enjoyed the Black Forest a little more, but the tiramisu was a great choice as well. I highly recommend this place and the owner, Emmanuel, is such a sweet man who welcomed my friends with open arms. He also loved my Ovechkin Capitals Jersey so in my book any fan gets the ultimate number of stars possible and an endorsement from me! P.S. The restaurant is named for his father:)

The smell of garlic and delicious food as you enter the restaurant. A family favorite location. We love everything on the menu. From the calamari, lasagna, pizza to the yummy tiramisu.

One of the best pizzas I've had in ages. The crust was superb and the toppings fresh and flavorful. Staff very friendly. Service expedient. Thank you, Yelp, for pointing us to Aldo's after a lacrosse game at Bishop Ireton. We'd not have found it, otherwise.

We were craving Italian and having just moved to the area we just looked on Yelp for somewhere close. We were pleased to find this gem (not too far from where we live). The food was incredible and the service was great. I can easily say we will become regulars at Aldo's!

The service we had was fantastic, from booking a reservation through the paying the check, it was all very efficient and professional. With regard to the food, I may have had too high of expectations. I may also not have ordered the best item on the menu. I ordered the Rigatoni Contadina and was really disappointed. As far as I could tell there was no cream sauce, as stated in the menu, only oil and maybe butter, but on the oily, not creamy side. There was no cream in the cream sauce that I could discern. On the other hand, my wife had the eggplant parmigiana and was quite pleased the dish although more than she could eat. Next time we go I am ordering a pizza. They looked awesome and I was kicking myself for not ordering a pie to begin with. Looking forward to giving this place a second chance.

Aldo's have the best cheesecake in the area. This cheesecake is fresh and absolutely delicious! It's just so creamy! I crave for it every once in a while.

The best service, fantastic food and attentive waitstaff! Tucked away, and literally a hidden gem; Aldo's is homey, delicious, and a fantastic option for dinner or lunch. The owner seems to know everyone, greets every table, and seems to genuinely care about the customers. The food is phenomenal! Every visit to Aldo's is the right choice.

This place is AMAZING! It has a mom and pop vibe, so it's not too classy - people were both dressed up and dressed down here. The owner is this sweet Italian guy who reminds me of your local dad/grandpa. The food was fresh - and holy wow. The pasta. Let's talk about the pasta for a minute. If you like garlic - you'll love the pasta. I've never been to a restaurant that put so much fresh garlic on their pasta. I'll be dreaming about this in my sleep. The chicken Marsala was good, but honestly the pasta was my favorite part. I also got the calamari which was banging. And I've had fresh calamari on fishing boats that were JUST caught when I was working as a marine biologist. They also gave us free cake for Valentine's Day. The only thing that sucks are the hours - but the shortened hours is what makes this place even more special. Definitely coming back. This Sephardic girl approves.

Very relaxed Italian place with great food and service. I had the Strip Steak with veggies. Both were seasoned very nicely. This a great meal at a good value.