Aldo's Ristorante

Italian restaurant · New Haven County

Aldo's Ristorante

Italian restaurant · New Haven County
199 Park Rd Ext, Middlebury, CT 06762, USA

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Italian restaurant with a patio, full bar, and delicious dishes  

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199 Park Rd Ext, Middlebury, CT 06762, USA Get directions

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$30–50 · Menu

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199 Park Rd Ext, Middlebury, CT 06762, USA Get directions

+1 203 528 3278
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$30–50 · Menu

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CaSondra Stinson

Google
We've eaten here a few times now & always enjoy ourselves. This time we were celebrating some medical milestones & dropped in for a quick lunch, although mostly we come for dinner. Lunch was good. Great drinks, great menu, and a fun time. I really love the patio furniture here, even though we typically eat indoors.

Stacy Perrone-Petta

Google
Delicious food! I had the beef tenderloin over fettuccine with mushrooms and Deglaze sauce. Great portion size too. I ate 2 more meals off my left overs. Service was excellent! Dessert was to die for, Dubi chocolate and vanilla ice cream. The coconut ice cream was also a big hit 😋 Can’t wait to go back.

Jennifer Diaz

Google
My friend and I stopped by this wonderful establishment to celebrate a big win for her and decided to go with appetizers and drinks! We were not disappointed at all with the food selection or the drinks we had! There are vegetarian options which all of the appetizers we did get were vegetarian friendly! The service was phenomenal also. Our server was attentive. Definitely a great place to stop in and grab a quick bite or have dinner! The restaurant is also beautifully decorated!

Lynn Culotta

Google
We hosted our son’s rehearsal dinner here with 19 people and everything was great! We had a nice private room in the back and Marty Q band was playing some awesome music. Nice! We enjoyed lots of different appetizers like calamari, apple Gorgonzola salad, meatballs, etc. All were delicious!!! Main courses included steak, a wide variety of pasta dishes such as penne aka vodka, chicken parmigiana, veal, etc. Each and every dish elicited rave reviews! Our server was outstanding and the portions were very large (enough for one or two additional meals). Thank you so much Aldo’s!

Dr. Cassie Maximenko

Google
Our first time to Aldo’s was last night and it was fantastic! Beautifully decorated, it was warm and festive. Everyone there was friendly. We had the Brussels Sprouts, Pork Chop and Braised Short Ribs (special) as well as cocktails. Everything was delicious! Portions were great and they were very attentive when I asked about my meal being gluten free. We will definitely make this a regular stop!

Susan Potts

Google
Went here on recommendation of a friend. Nice place good atmosphere. Those of us who didn’t have an issue enjoyed our food although there was a long wait despite not being terribly busy. We had someone with specific allergies which he was upfront about. When the food came it had cheese (which he said no dairy). Sent back to have another dish with cheese. The waitress was argumentative and rude and was trying to gaslight us about the issue. They took the food off the bill but acted as if she was doing us a favor. Was pretty disappointed.

kathryn comerford

Google
I went here a week ago with my family and Bree was fantastic! We had a delicious meal even though my husband felt the veal was chewy. The service we received was great so that didn’t matter that much. Tonight my husband and I went without our kids and it was the total opposite. I have no idea who our server was. Bree was there she seated us, served our food, cleared our plates and gave us our bill. The waitress that took our order never asked about the food. My husband ordered chicken Marsala. It tasted like chicken and gravy. I had chicken franchaise which was just ok the sauce was very thin and my chicken was chewy. I saw the girl who took our order on her phone at the POS multiple times. We didn’t complain. That’s when the short blonde hair lady took care of helping us pack our food to go. For $26 a meal and no salad this visit was a real disappointment. They pool tips so we did tip accordingly I wish we could have just tipped Bree. I hope that’s her name it was on our bill. She has short blonde hair and was amazing.

Food of CT

Google
We were so excited to visit Aldo’s after their long-anticipated opening, and unfortunately we were left disappointed. There are definitely a lot of kinks that need to be worked out with the service, but we also felt that all of our dishes tasted heavily of black pepper and were very salty. When we were initially seated, a man who was not our waiter brought over waters for each of us and a basket of bread, which was great. However, after our waitress came to take our drink orders and a few of us said we were going to stick with our water, she brought over additional glasses while our other ones were still full, which made the table cluttered. Not really a big deal, but we found it strange, and it took a while for a busser to clear off our table, so it began to feel crowded after multiple courses. The house salads were fine, though my mom said the lemon vinaigrette tasted artificially sweet, and as mentioned before, the pasta fagioli type soup was very salty. The waitress was unsure of what the soup was called, but it seemed similar enough to pasta fagioli. For our meals, the mashed potatoes and cavatelli were heavily coated in black pepper, and the bolognese had a distinct nutmeg flavor that we found off putting. When my cavatelli dish first arrived to the table, it appeared with sausage instead of chicken as I requested. A server different from our waitress brought it over, and when I told her I had asked for chicken, she flagged over the waitress to let her know. The waitress was silent, basically looking at the ground, and never apologized for the error. I got the impression that she didn’t believe I had asked for chicken, but my family confirmed that was the choice I made. I will say I was impressed with how quickly they were able to remake the dish for me. A lot of the issues here I’m sure will be fixed over time with more experience, but I definitely won’t be in a rush to come back.
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Claudia V.

Yelp
Have dined at this venue before, but discovered the wonderful offering of their 'Happy Hour' .. daily from 3-6PM. Definitely worth a visit!! Their menu is varied and 'Happy Hour' pricing is fantastic. The portions are generous and our food choices did not disappoint... Our server 'Jess' was attentive and ever so likable! Definitely recommend Aldo's 'Happy Hour'‼.
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Lynn L.

Yelp
Impressed by Aldo's Customer Service! I recently had a frustrating experience with Aldo's Restaurant, but I'm thrilled to share how they turned things around. After reaching out and explaining the issue, they took the time to understand the problem and worked diligently to fix it. It was refreshing to see a business prioritize customer satisfaction and take responsibility for resolving the situation. Their genuine care has definitely won me back as a loyal customer. I'll be sure to return to Aldo's soon!
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Marleena C.

Yelp
Amazing service and food! This place was packed when we walked in so we could tell it's a sought after restaurant. Atmosphere was clean and inviting The drinks REALLY other job! The couple we went with got a charcuterie board that was epic! not only was it huge but the items included were other worldly! My soup stater was chock full of chicken! My entree was huge and they did not skimp on the chicken or broccoli. The flavor was scrumptious. We also had lemon cake and cheesecake and the cheesecake was by far the best! So flavorful! We all cannot wait to come back! It's a bit of a drive and a hidden gem but so well worth it!!
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Christine M.

Yelp
I went to this place between the lunch and dinner switch period around 3pm. It was quiet, clean, and inviting. I sat in the dining room, only table there. I ordered an appetizer, and two entrees. With your entrees comes a soup or a salad. The service was efficient, it was quick . The appetizer was as expected besides the lack of heat in the cheese. The size of the entrees were generous and I found the vodka sauce here to be incredible though I'd consider the amount of premium ingredients used scarce. I would go back, in specific, to try their vodka sauce again.this lunch was simply quiet and quick.
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Lauren F.

Yelp
I went to Aldo's a few months ago and enjoyed myself. The restaurant is pretty and has a traditional Italian feel, very nice and cozy. The service was wonderful! Our server made conversation with us and took care of us. The food was very good. We started with the fried calamari and it was fresh, fried to my liking, and came with Gorgonzola cheese and hot peppers- which added so much flavor and was delicious. I got the gf plant parm as my meal and it was yummy, it's hard for me because I'm critical of eggplant parm since I've gotten it at so many restaurants but this one was not the best but still delicious. My mother got the salmon and she loved it. I'll be back!!
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Irene B.

Yelp
Checked out Aldo's on a Friday night. We called ahead for a reservation and ended up at a table in the bar area. Glad we didn't arrive later since we didn't see many tables open. There was a band while we were there and they were fantastic. My husband and I split a pear salad. I got the Chicken Milanese since the pics on Yelp looked good. It came with a generous helping of mashed potatoes and some garlicky mix of squash/veggies. My husband ordered shrimp Julia. The shrimp were a good size and sauce was delicious. Both of us didn't have room for dessert. Definitely will return to try some other dishes. Husband was eyeing the bolognese and I would love to try the seafood pasta.
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Erin S.

Yelp
I cannot believe we waited THIS long to try Aldo's. We live less than a mile away! Oh well- no time for regret- we must make up for lost time. My husband stopped by for an early dinner on a Saturday. The service was gracious and prompt from the start. I requested a mock tail- and our server mixed up a most delicious juice concoction. It included pineapple, pear, cranberry and orange juice- along with fruit. So lovely! We enjoyed the fried mozzarella, French onion soup, chicken parm, chicken aldo, and pumpkin cheesecake. Everything was delicious- and the bread with oil, garlic and olives was hot and toasty! Our server thought I was not enjoying my food- but due to surgery- I can only eat small amounts. I will declare here- that I LOVE getting large portions (of fantastic food) because I can enjoy for a couple of meals to come. We will be back.... And soon!
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Brittany P.

Yelp
Another great dinner at Aldo's! The appetizers were delicious! All dinners come with a soup or a salad so keep that in mind when ordering, definitely filling. Each of us enjoyed our meals. The burrata on the chicken Milanese was huge & so fresh! It was so nice to be surprised by a chef I used to work with, which is why there were 4 desserts given since two were on the house - which my family greatly appreciated! (Thank you Jose & our server!!) celebrated an anniversary here this time & they did not disappoint! Also def come here for a birthday or other celebration for sparkler candle!! Great place!
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Kym G.

Yelp
Went for dinner on a Thursday night, and I will definitely be back. This was my first time going since it was L Restaurant. They still have some of the same options and some great new ones. I had the apple gogonzola salad with grilled shrimp, it was amazing and came with four large shrimp. Also had the meatball appetizer which comes with 3 meatballs, all in a different sauce. Great drinks, friendly service.

Michelle B.

Yelp
Food was great delicious but I will not rush back flies all over and landed on the food . Service was great but the flours were horrible not a good night .
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Amelia Z.

Yelp
Awesome size portions! The chicken Aldo was delicious- 2 pieces of breaded chicken with mozzarella spinach and roasted red peppers hit the comfort food spot. The menu describes the sauce as a garlic cream sauce; you definitely taste the garlic it's a brown gravy sauce. While it wasn't what I was expecting it was very good. The sauce was perfect with the mashed potatoes and also came with a side with veggies and a salad. Everything was very flavorful and well seasoned, and I'll be eating my leftovers for lunch.

Susan W.

Yelp
Entrée prices were 10.00 more than listed on their website. Calmari was chewy. Pork chop was good. Short rib special was heavily salted. The short rib was on the menu for 32.00 and they charged us 45.00 on our bill. When we brought it to the waitress attention, she fixed our bill but was unapologetic and just said that she just punches buttons on the computer. Overall, very overpriced for average food.

Matt R.

Yelp
Hidden gem. Excellent service, excellent food, excellent atmosphere. What more can I say? Business dinner for three. Salad, Calamari(dynamite), and some pasta. Absolutely hit on all cylinders. Nicely done, Aldos

Keisha M.

Yelp
If I were able to give Aldos more stars I would! My husband and I arrived at Aldos about an hour and a half before closing, and they immediately showed us nothing less but amazing customer service and generosity. The first thing I noticed when arriving was how beautiful and kept the restaurant was, my husband, and I did decide to sit outside and enjoy the weather and the beautiful scenery that they put out. When ordering our food, the waiter was extremely fast super patient and extremely nice. We decided that we were going to order the bruschetta flat bread and eggplant Parm, which came out at great timing and nowhere throughout our experience did we feel rushed or pressured to hurry up our dinner. We also ordered a glass of wine, which was by far the best wine I've ever had and after we paid our bill, they gave us a complementary which was totally unexpected and, nothing less than a great time. This has been by far the best Italian restaurant that we have experienced in CT.
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Katie H.

Yelp
Great food! We started off with the cauliflower pricutto and fig pizza and bruschetta. Both were outstanding. The fig pizza was very sweet and I would have liked a little extra salty to balance it out maybe parm cheese instead of goat but it was still delicious. The bruschetta was excellent. I have the chicken Bela gio and my mother and sister had chicken Milanese. My chicken came with a rich decadent sauce with garlic and mashed potatoes with fresh vegetables. The chicken was crispy and cooked to perfection and covered in red peppers , Spinach and cheese. My mom and sisters chicken was a bit over cooked and dry, but they both said they had the same dish prior and it was outstanding. Will definitely be returning.
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Ruth N.

Yelp
Was so excited to find this place with the same ownership as Bella'Gio in Cheshire and the old Aldos that closed in 2013 that was next to the Apple Cinema in Waterbury. We loved that place and would always stop in after a movie! Today is Friday and my daughter and I are already planning to take the rest of the family back this weekend! The service was fast and friendly and the food was fantastic! We both had peach Bellinis and shared the bruschetta appetizer then followed up with the Pear Salad (fried goat cheese!!!! Who knew??? To die for!!) with Shrimp, and Penne a la vodka with chicken. Both were delicious and whilst I like neither honey nor lemon ... the honey lemon salad dressing was delicious and not at all acidic or overly sweet! We both ended up bringing home leftovers too! We were in and out in an hour ... perfect for a lunchtime visit. We will definitely be back and SOON!
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Deborah F.

Yelp
Great Italian fare in an office building off the beaten path. It was decorated very tastefully for the holidays. Had the eggplant rollitini appetizer- probably the best I ever had. Loved that it was not breaded- hate when they bread it and the oil taste overwhelms the eggplant. Our main dishes were very generous and perfectly cooked. I like my steak and medium rare and that is how it was. Husband had veal dish- seasoning was spot on. Finished with cappuccinos and the biggest cheesecake slice ever- totally delicious! This is our new date night destination!
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Claudine R.

Yelp
What a nice restaurant! Plenty of parking. I wish I knew about this place a long time ago. Anyways, ambiance was really nice, intimate and there was live music on a Sunday afternoon, early evening dinner. Service was excellent, attentive, friendly and on point. Food was delightful. We shared the burrata cheese platter and enjoyed it. Calamari was good too. Pasta fagiole soup was tasty as well. Everyone loved their entree. I had the zuppa di pesce with red sauce and I asked for it to be spicy. Damn, it was spicy but I loved it. Generous amount of seafood and perfectly cooked and al dente pasta. The red sauce had a hint of sweetness that I'm not really used to, but it captivated my palate. I'm so happy I found this place and I'll be back soon! I wish I knew the name of our server, she was great! 5 stars all the way!
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Sylvia Y.

Yelp
Walking in felt very warm, clean and homey. We heard such great things about the food we couldn't wait to dive in! We started with 2 pumpkin espresso martinis which were very delicious and big! We shared the French onion soup for an appetizer. It was nothing special, a little bland but good. Entrees I did their Chicken Aldo which was not what I was expecting in the best way! So flavorful and delicious. The sauce was sooo good I would put it on any meat. My partner enjoyed the cavatelli dinner and I was picking off their plate just as much as them haha. It was seasoned perfectly and so delicious. I would absolutely recommend this place. Portions are big and great for left overs! Nice ambiance

S J.

Yelp
Owner was incredibly rude when I asked why the suggested tip amounts on the bottom of the bill were based on the entire bill, including the tax. The tip amounts should be based on the subtotal. He was incredibly disrespectful.
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Kevin T.

Yelp
Had a great meal a little rushed but then when the waiter brought my bill the ink from the pen got all over me and my shirt. The waiter said oh so sorry yet my hands are covered in ink and when he csme back his hands were covered in ink. Again I got the im so sorry but at no point did they bring the manager over or suggest anything for my ruined shirt. Called when got home manager says accidents happen but if u ever come back I'll take care of you. That's not what I was after. Very unprofessional Ruined shirt!!
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Michelle R.

Yelp
Any real foodie knows that the treat of the food experience begins with the eyes & continues or stops at the mouth. As a first timer, what a joy to see these gorgeous plates come out & then have the continuous pleasure of what you see to end up happily in your mouth. Its been a long time since Ive not been able to capture the beauty of expertly prepared plates because all the utensils seemed to fly to the food. Thats why many of the items are pictured half eaten! Who has time for pics when these items are screaming for you. I have heard ALOT about Aldos from many friends. Friendly hostess & wait staff. Our server Alicia was super knowledgeable about everything Aldos. And there were lots of questions! She very graciously offered to see if kitchen would give me dinner version of Fig pie, which they did, but bec it would take longer, kitchen sent out the roasted cauliflower w truffle cream sauce to gnosh on while I waited. WOW. That appetizer is perfection with the level of truffle taste just perfectly done. In the future I might order this as a meal & add the steak. But that might be hard seeing some of the plates coming out - because there is so much to choose from. This restaurant made me think that Ive been giving out 4 or 5 stars too, too freely to others, but in my opinion a person should rate on the level of the establishment. In other words, if at a pub/tavern or pizza joint, one would rate based on all ones' pub/tavern & pizza joint experiences, not against ALL other restaurant experiences. If I could, I would give this place 9 stars. I tend to be a little old school on full service restaurants, Zagat/ Michelin rated dining. No freshly ground pepper & water marks all over silverware is a huge no-no. Even if silverware has been through the dishwasher, waterstains should be wiped & shined prior to setting the table. If you can't leave a peppergrinder on the table, please provide the service as the plates hit the table, because what this restsurant has to offer is certainly worthy of it. Outside of that, this was as close to perfect as possible and I can't wait to go again- and SOON. They also have a lovely chandeliered private dining area that looked like it could hold about 24-35 people. http://aldosct.com/ and BTW fig pie to die for- dont loose the goat cheese.
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Louanne C.

Yelp
Trying a new place in a weird place they have a patio which is nice ordered dinner special braised short rib husband ordered shrimp Julia both very good. We will be back
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Giovanni P.

Yelp
Drinks were good Food was average. Lobster ravioli came drown in sauce. Like ravioli soup.
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Mike M.

Yelp
Awesome place that has been open for a while now but I just stumbled upon a few months ago. First trip here we stopped by for a quick cocktail and desert and we were hooked. Finally revisited earlier this week for a proper meal and was amazed. Chicken Française is one of my favorite Italian dishes and this one did not disappoint. Perfect balance of butter and lemon. Mashed potatoes and veggies had great flavor as well. The rolls served with dipping oil before the meals came out were heavenly. Great bar also with excellent cocktails. Will certainly be back again real soon!
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Claudia M. P.

Yelp
Quiet Lunch Spot with Great Soups,Sandwiches, and Salads. Cocktails..... Lunch Date with Family. Tastttty Veggie Options Vegetable Panini and Salad with Pears and Cheesessss. Roasted Garlic and Bread to Start...
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Erin C.

Yelp
I was very impressed by the size of the charcuterie plate. For $18 it was a big assortment! After digging in I realized the cheese and meat were old. The cheese must have been precut as the edges were hard and crusty. Same with the prosciutto. For our meal we had the bolognese and cavitelli with sausage. The bolognese was plentiful but had an acidic taste. The cavitelli was good but not amazing. This seems like a place for regulars. As the the bartender felt very comfortable eating behind the bar and using her phone. I would really like to give it another chance. It was very cozy inside even though It was located in a weird place. Looks like a industrial park.
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Michael C.

Yelp
Contrary to some reviews we had to give this a try. I'm glad we did. Our server (Angela) was great. Friendly. Attentive. Conversational. Warm. She was the bartender and made a great Old Fashioned for me. Wife got Moscato. Food to table was a littttttle slow but not horrible. Water and bread came out; bread was fresh and served with olive oil and roasted garlic. Delicious. To start we ordered fried mozzarella. Loaded with cheese, crispy outside; these may be home made and they were very good. Marinara sauce was good. We both ordered Caesar salads. Dressing was on the side which, for a regular salad fine but not a Caesar. Mix that stuff in before bringing it to the table!! Shaved Parmesan was a nice touch My wife ordered the eggplant parm dinner. It was huge. Ended up being her dinner the next night. Eggplant was flavorful, sauce was good, served with a side of al dente penne. Good meal. I ordered off the specials list. Sweet potato crusted salmon with a balsamic glaze. Side of sautéed spinach and mashed. DELICIOUS. Huge portion. Dessert cause I'm a glutton. We ordered tiramisu. Delicious yet again. All in all. Great visit. We will be going again.
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Danielle M.

Yelp
My husband and I were looking forward to trying this restaurant when we found out they were moving into the old L location. After reading some of the opening reviews, we were hesitant. Reluctantly, we decided to have dinner out tonight and Aldo's was a convenient choice. I am so glad we decided to go. The service was great! We were seated immediately, we had bread and water within minutes, and the waitress came to take our drink order immediately. All this while the place was buzzing! Our drinks came out and our food order was taken. Salads came out quickly, bussers refilled water and cleared plates in a timely manner. As we took our last bites of salad, our entrees arrived. Perfectly orchestrated. The food was delicious and the portions were HUGE. I will have dinner for another two days, easily. I highly recommend.
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Heather L.

Yelp
Amazing food! Had the Seafood Risotto and hubs had Shrimp Julia- yummmmm!! Great entertainment on Thursday nights- yeah Marty Q!!! Love It here!
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Melanie H.

Yelp
The Veal Aldo was delicious as well as the Gnocchi with the shrimp. Order the Mussels app it was amazing. I was so happy with everything we ordered. Marty Q. The saxophonist music that was live was such a surprise!!
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Estee L.

Yelp
A very nice quaint restaurant . We had a family party of 19... service and staff were great. Selection off
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Atnier R.

Yelp
Some drink orders were forgotten right from the get-go. The entrées were severely delayed and one dish was not what was ordered , but the person who ordered it didn't want to suffer any more waiting after hearing how long it would take for them to fix it, so it was consumed reluctantly. In the end, food didn't taste the price it cost, especially with mistakes and delays and a dessert that tasted of artificial flavors. If it was an off night, it was a way off night, the one that made some of us wish we would've gone somewhere else, even Olive Garden. Appetizer and at least one dish was good, but pretty much everything else was disappointing.
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Ahmet Z.

Yelp
A hidden gem in Middlebury, great service, food to die for, patio looks beautiful, would definitely recommend.
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Marisa S.

Yelp
Waited an hour and a half for two basic dishes... the service was just AWFUL. I couldn't believe how many servers walked right by us and it took 25 minutes for ONE of them to finally say "Ive noticed you guys just sitting here, is anyone helping you?" UH NO. The server took our drink and dinner order and the food arrived after 9pm... unbelievable. The only reason I gave 2 stars is because my Chicken Aldo dish was pretty good! Please work on your service because it is a massive turn off to consumers. I can't recommend....
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Allison C.

Yelp
We were so excited to visit Aldo's after their long-anticipated opening, and unfortunately we were left disappointed. There are definitely a lot of kinks that need to be worked out with the service, but we also felt that all of our dishes tasted heavily of black pepper and were very salty. When we were initially seated, a man who was not our waiter brought over waters for each of us and a basket of bread, which was great. However, after our waitress came to take our drink orders and a few of us said we were going to stick with our water, she brought over additional glasses while our other ones were still full, which made the table cluttered. Not really a big deal, but we found it strange, and it took a while for a busser to clear off our table, so it began to feel crowded after multiple courses. The house salads were fine, though my mom said the lemon vinaigrette tasted artificially sweet, and as mentioned before, the pasta fagioli type soup was very salty. The waitress was unsure of what the soup was called, but it seemed similar enough to pasta fagioli. For our meals, the mashed potatoes and cavatelli were heavily coated in black pepper, and the bolognese had a distinct nutmeg flavor that we found off putting. When my cavatelli dish first arrived to the table, it appeared with sausage instead of chicken as I requested. A server different from our waitress brought it over, and when I told her I had asked for chicken, she flagged over the waitress to let her know. The waitress was silent, basically looking at the ground, and never apologized for the error. I got the impression that she didn't believe I had asked for chicken, but my family confirmed that was the choice I made. I will say I was impressed with how quickly they were able to remake the dish for me. A lot of the issues here I'm sure will be fixed over time with more experience, but I definitely won't be in a rush to come back.
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Nick S.

Yelp
Arrived at 7:30 sat down a few minutes later was not acknowledged till about 7:45, wait staff finally took our drink and dinner order around 7:50. The server apologized several times and also told us several times that our food was coming right out. Our food arrived at 9:00 pm an hour and a half after our arrival for two basic chicken dishes. I'm not knocking the food, the food was great but the service and wait time were deplorable. this restaurant definitely has some kinks to work out the restaurant was not very busy. also completely unrelated you can tell the music is played off someone's phone as it stops frequently like they are getting a call or using it.

Holly C.

Yelp
Tried the Chicken Aldo last night and couldn't eat it. Drenched in a brown sauce.... the only thing I could eat was my salad. A friend had the clams over linguine and it came after we all were served and she said it wasn't good. No flavor. One other person had the scallops over risotto and said it was good. The restaurant was very full, but luckily we sat in the back. They had a band right where you walked in, and the band was very good, but so loud in a small space that you couldn't barely hear anyone. This is our second attempt to like this restaurant, not sure if we will return.

Rand M.

Yelp
Aldo's is under NEW management and the food and drinks are outstanding. Great live music that is not to loud. Give it a try.
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Sandra P.

Yelp
I went there for the first time about a month ago with my girlfriend and I was very pleasantly surprised! The service was good. The food was even better. Best chicken marsala I've ever had. My husband and I went a couple of weeks later and that server was also great. I had the cavatelli and sausage dish which was very good. He had the salmon special and loved it. I'm looking forward to going when they have live music and I already have reservations for a small celebration in June! Definitely recommend.

Emily B.

Yelp
One of my favorite Italian spots in CT. Great service and huge portions. Looking forward to my next visit!
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Lyana R.

Yelp
I'm so excited to have Aldo's back and closer ! I love their other location in Chesire so I was soo ready to check this spot out! Now let me be honest, when you're driving to the location it's kind of like an industrial park you're driving to.. so unfortunately no beautiful scenery to really look at when sitting outside. They do have some outside dinning. Inside is smaller and more intimate. It's darker in lighting but very nice inside. We decided to sit at the bar. The biggest downfall- we were greeted by the bartender until 15-20 minutes in waiting... not even a glance. That was disappointing and why I'm giving this review one less star. Granted the bartender was managing on her own. When she did greet us she was kind and the drink I got she that time was good. Then change of shift occurred and another woman took over for the evening shift and she was amazing and made me a delicious decaf espresso martini! I loveeed my food. I enjoyed their fresh coconut shrimp that was paired with sweet chili sauce. I am a big fan of so I knew it would be as tasty as it sounded. I can't wait to go back and enjoy some more!
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Lori S.

Yelp
We arrived last night at 6:30. We sat at the bar which was pretty empty for a Saturday night. One other couple was sitting at a high top. We were acknowledged right away, and our first drinks and app came fairly quick, but our meals were well over an hour to get! No apologies as the waitress walked by us a million times. Finally, she said, "hmmmmmm it's been more than an hour since you ordered your meals. Let me check". Really????? We were waiting so long that we ordered another drink just to pacify the time. And no one else came in to sit at the bar the whole 3 hours that we were there!!!! She did end up taking the app ($14) off our bill, but it would have been better if the extra drinks ($30) were taken off!!!! This was not a good first impression. I gave it 2 stars only because the food was very good. They have to work on the service. I don't think we'll be back anytime soon!!!

Bill Z.

Yelp
Made a reservation for my wife's birthday. They did not have a table ready when we got there. Then they tried to squeeze us into a table we could barely pull out the chairs. We decided to sit outside, at this point our only option. We waited for almost fifteen minutes and a waiter did not come to the table or anyone !!! We Got up and left
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Tracey M.

Yelp
I wanted to give Aldo's a try because I remember this had a connection with the old " Aldo"s of Italy " that I used to go to years ago when I went to the movies behind the old Waterbury Mall. I believe it is the same family /ownership of this restaurant. I will say that overall I had a great experience and I will come back and try different dishes , perhaps pasta dishes next time. I am going to be honest and say this - clams casino is something I love and I have never had the experience of ever being served half a clam on a plate , but it was corrected immediately- just something I have never seen and had to laugh actually! But , on a Saturday night, the restaurant had what appeared to be a regular clientele who told me they enjoyed coming here; I enjoyed my drinks and especially my Boston Cream Cheesecake for dessert. I will be back ; nice location, nice patrons, a fine meal, and nice service on this Saturday evening!

Tecsol1111 W.

Yelp
Had a meal with family last evening. Food was very good, Sea Bass , Chicken Special and Fillet. Very big complaint was the table spacing and many people banging continuously into our chairs and we were sitting on a side table. Hope this is taken seriously. Big consideration as to go back or not.

Edwardo T.

Yelp
This is your out of the beaten path gem. It's a great place for a romantic drink at the bar because during the week it's just the right ambiance and it's a little quiet. On the other side of the wall are the diners. For warm days the outside area is sunny and private. We had a tasting session. The French Onion Soup had onion crisps on top of a very full bodied soup, a meal in itself. The penne al a vodka sauce is nice. We had the blackened salmon, extra dry, actually I eat it even more over cooked but it was a large piece and nicely done. The mashed potatoes and veggies were prepared to perfection. I love the decor, the service is gracious and you just have to visit this one.

Angela S.

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Wow, went on a Tuesday night and wasn't expecting much, but what a delight. We started with a few apps (the cauliflower app was excellent) and all meals, including chicken parm and a shrimp special were very good. Waiter was attentive and chef went out of his way to please, as I have a food allergy. Pleasant dining experience close to home and highly recommended!
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Anthony D.

Yelp
First of all, I'm kind of upset that I did not post pictures of all the amazing food I ate. You need to come here if you are at home I don't care, leave right now but not now come at a later point and eat at this place. The food is beyond amazing, the waiter, Oresti is awesome. They took beyond care of me. I would eat here every day for the rest of my life if I could. To start, the burrata appetizer was soooo good! I had the tomahawk steak which was cooked to perfection, the broccoli rabe was sooo good! Honestly, this place is an A++. Please come here and show support!! You will not be disappointed!