Aldo's Ristorante

Aldo’s Ristorante absolutely delivered an amazing dining experience. The service was excellent, friendly, attentive, and professional. We started with the calamari, and the flavor was spot on, crispy and delicious. For my main course, I had the Chicken Francese, and wow… the chicken was so tender and full of flavor. I added some scallops (because I love them), and they were cooked to perfection. Everything was on point. Can’t wait to come back next time I’m in town!

I am not the type to leave reviews but the service was absolutely out of this world. Never went without a full drink, food was timed up perfectly with the appetizers. Pasquali was our server & had great recommendations with AMAZING service. The peach cobbler was out of this world & will be coming back specifically for that!

We were looking for an upscale restaurant near the beach and this was the local favorite. Proper attire was required. Service was excellent but the atmosphere was too loud, however people’s volume goes up after a certain amount of drinks and I believe the 2 tables next to us was the culprit so I still give it a 4. The food looked superb but the temperature of my plate was barely warm. Our other order lacked in taste. I would say it’s hit or miss and not a regular thing as it was busy and you have to make a reservation. If we return, definitely would request a table to the interior. The wine prices are not justified when looking at the curb. I suggest curtains perhaps.

Absolutely exquisite! The decor was beautiful! The staff was warm and accommodating. The food was wonderful, so fresh and delicious. Our server, Wes, was very personable. He paid great attention to detail, gave us great food recommendations, and even shared some of his favorite spots with us to check out on our vacation. When we arrived there, we had mentioned that we were celebrating kind of a late honeymoon . When we ordered our dessert, he brought it out with a special "Happy Honeymoon " written in chocolate. Such a nice touch, we really appreciated that. Anytime we come back to VA Beach, we will be stopping here every time. Thank you Aldo's for a beautiful experience!

My husband and I went to Aldo's for the first time after hearing good things and being told there were many options available for those that don't eat pork. When I say those who spoke on this place under rated it I am not kidding. We went in nor.al clothing as we had worked it was Friday and though it's not a you must dress fancy we were under dressed. No one made us feel out of place. I was amazed that the lasagna didn't have pork in it so that is what I got. It was fantastic I do wish it had a little more sauce but even with what it had I can't complain. My husband had the Lamb Rasmino (I believe that's what it was called on the menu) and he even allowed me to taste that which I wouldn't normally it was mouth-wateringly good! I highly recommend this place. I had a mai tai that even our neighbor came and asked what I was drinking GO try this place

Always a delight. We love to drop in for a glass of wine and a lovely pasta dish. The waitstaff is so well trained and professional. I particularly watch their faces when I ask about a dish or one vs another. They know the menu well, including weekly specials. When my waitstaff lights up when describing a dish, or a wine I always order it. My husband ordered the Old Fashioned and proclaimed it the best one he has had. The blend of flavors, the quality ingredients won him over. Take note of the wild mushroom ravioli, if you are so inclined. The sauce flavors, the spinach and Parmesan on top are something special. My husband always finishes with his favorite: coconut cake. I went for the warm peach cobbler and ice cream. So good.

Went here on a date night. Amazing food, atmosphere, drinks were gorgeous. I got the steak, and it melted in my mouth. It's worth every penny. Our server was amazing as well, very attentive and and sold me on their weekly special veg of Brussel sprouts. (Ignore that the steak is halfway gone I couldn't help myself.)

I had the Lobster Ravioli shaped into lovely hearts for Valentine’s Day! My boyfriend had the Fresh Catch of the day! It was an absolutely AMAZING experience! The live piano music really topped off the night! After taking my first bite of Ravioli it tasted just like home (Aviano,Italy) I’ve never cried eating food before, but I could taste the love, passion, and authenticity in every bite. Each and every dish represents the heart of Italy and it truly shows in the presentation, the flavors, the kind staff, and the atmosphere. I’m so grateful to have eaten here this Valentine’s Day and I wish I had visited sooner! You’ll definitely be seeing us again! Shout out to Taraneh our waitress she’s sweet, knowledgable, and joyful! It was a pleasure having her serve us tonight! Thank you all so much!!! :) I would also recommend trying the gelato! Today it was black cherry and I’ve got to say it was the best gelato I’ve tasted in America! Please stop by and give them some love!💜

WOW this is giving my favorite Italian restaurants in the area a run for their money. I would probably say this easily makes my top 3. Service was spectacular and the knowledge on wine pairings was very impressive. Ambiance was very classy and elegant. Portion sizes are large and the price was very reasonable. I would not come here if you are looking for quiet and chill there is a lot going on but it makes you feel right at home. I will be coming back again for the Veal Marsala. My side of broccoli was also fantastic- it was like a garlic butter sauce on the broccoli. *Chefs kiss!*‍ this experience was exemplary of fine Italian dining!

My favorite dinner we had in Virginia Beach. I got the pasta special, and we had a variety of appetizers. Our server was fantastic! Loved that they shake the espresso martini at the table.

What a culinary experience. Our waiter Pasquale was exceptional. Very knowledgeable and very friendly. The food was outstanding. Looking forward to going back

I had heard that Aldo'S was a local "institution" of sorts and had to check it out. Their Shrimp Gorgonzola pasta was so delicious! I would definitely get it every time I go. Large, perfectly cooked shrimp with a creamy gorgonzola sauce that goes really nicely with the angel hair. They also made a great dirty martini with blue cheese stuffed olives, which is a favorite of mine.

Best Italian food I've had in Virginia Beach after 10 months of living here! Went here for a special occasion & EVERY dish we had was delicious, ambiance was also great - the setting/vibes were much better than many of the other restaurants I've been to so far.

Aldos has been a lifetime favorite of ours. We went last night for my daughter's 32nd birthday and we've been coming here since she was an infant in a car seat, so literally 30+ years and it's always been top notch. The picture I have attached here though shows the absolutely unacceptable pasta that was served with my husband's $48 veal chop. The pasta came all broken up. Like they scraped the bottom of a pot of pasta they'd been digging into all night. He did not cut the pasta to look like this. It literally was brought from the kitchen this way . Any self respecting chef would not serve this train wreck. If you know anything about pasta, it gets broken like this when it's been overcooked and or overhandled. - in a restaurant it means they cooked a huge batch and dug out portions from that batch all night. The digging and stirring combined time spent sitting and possibly heating is what causes this and it's downright gross. Other minor complaints: my daughter got this pasta special with a lobster cream mascarpone sauce. Very tasty but she said way too salty and she ended up stopping eating it because it was so salty (and we love salt in this family and I'm a heavy salter when I cook at home). My veal (Francese) and pasta (penne marinara) was very good but could have been hotter- a little on the lukewarm side. We all got house salads and the complaint was that the carrots in it were in huge chunks that almost broke your teeth trying to bite. The croutons were also too big and hard and if you tried to cut either, the pieces would fly off your plate when you finally cut through haha. In a fine dining establishment attention to detail and consideration of the diner's experience with a salad is expected. Focaccia bread is still 10/10 as is the atmosphere, drinks, and service (except the waiter having the audacity to bring out that plate of abused pasta) C'mom Aldo's. You know better.

The waitress was incredibly sweet. We came to celebrate me becoming an RN, and she made me feel so special! She brought out an apple pie with 'Congratulations' written on the plate. The food was delicious--I had the lobster pasta, which was a 10/10. My dad rated his clam pasta an 8.5/10, and my mom gave the vodka pasta a 9.5/10. I would definitely go back. The restaurant was very clean and nice.

I went here to celebrate a surprise birthday dinner. The service was great! and the servers ensured that we were able to surprise our birthday girl. The inside of the restaraunt is very nice, perfect setting for a date night, fancy birthday dinner, corporate dinner etc. The food was fantastic! Every order at the table looked so good. I ordered the salmon with dill. It was a great combination it also had a drizzle of honey over top of it. The drinks were also good!

If you eat there with a party of six or more, they charge an automatic gratuity, but they don't disclose that it's going to be on the tax on top of the bill so your gratuity is over 28% on a large bill. When you bring it to their attention, they don't do anything about it, which is unfortunate. They end up losing customers as a result. It's a really poor business model to gouge a large party.

My family has always been a fan of Aldo's Ristorante. Stopped in for dinner while visiting my parents recently. First, the pre-dinner cocktails were amazing! The standout was the Grapefruit Basil Gimlet...this is dangerous! For dinner, we enjoyed the Shrimp Gorgonzola, Linguine and White Clam Sauce, Romanelli Alla Vodka, and the featured Short Ribs with Mushroom Risotto. All delicious! Definitely a place to dine when you're in Va Beach.

I go here once or twice a year when visiting my husband's family. They have been going here for years and love it. My husband orders a pasta dish that isn't on the menu anymore but has tomato cream sauce and sausage and Angel hair. The staff always knows what he's asking for when he brings it up. His dad gets the shrimp Gorgonzola pasta. His mom often gets a special or a chicken and shrimp pasta. Most recently my mom joined and got the butternut squash ravioli special. It was awesome. The sauce was so good. I had a create your own pasta with meatballs and mushrooms and tomato cream sauce. It needed a little more salt which of course I could add and the meatballs were very mushy but they had a nice flavor. They also love the focaccia bread but I think the Italian bread is better. It's a really nice spot in a strip mall.

The service and drinks were fantastic; it is clear that they take pride in their services. Reservations were easy to get last minute for our date night. As you enter, first impressions are the atmosphere gives a great vibe and the hosts are welcoming. The food did not take long either. Overall an amazing experience for a suitable price , thanks for feeding us.

I can't think of a restaurant that relies solely on their past reputation more than Aldo's. This restaurant had a great standing in the area. That time is gone. What isn't gone is the arrogance of the staff and the mediocrity of the food. The bartender struggled and failed to get out a successful drink, including a simple Bellini. The ambience is stale. I love the traditional look, but sprucing up your decor every decade or so would be great! So let's move to the food. One person ordered a clam dish with a special sauce, let me give you a hint to the special sauce: pasta water. My dish was decent only because I ordered slightly off menu due allergy concerns. The mozzarella appetizer ($13) came with only two slices of tomatoes. In the past this has been a great shareable dish. I'm not trying to slam them. I just feel like I miss the Aldo's of a few years ago that was warm, welcoming and felt like a special occasion. And back when the attention to detail of the food was so good that problems with any dish were caught by an excellent waitstaff. The front of the house seems guarded by individuals that are irritated that you even came in the doors. And if they grace you with a reservation when you call even months out, it will be at an odd hour that is usually only popular in elder care facilities. There are certainly places that deserve to have month long reservation list. Aldo's, you are not it. In general, Aldo's you are not it. Lose the arrogance and focus on the food and hospitality.

Food was amazing, I had the pescatore loaded with muscles, shrimp, scallops, calamari over linguine with marinara. Manhattan drink was amazing, service was great, very friendly. Atmosphere is beautiful. Will definitely return.

Everything from reservations to food to our server Lauren. Soup, short ribs and pasta with lobster.

Enjoyed another fantastic meal at Aldo's for my sister's 50th Birthday. We have been coming here for over 18years+ to celebrate her birthday. We dined here on April 16th and there were 16 of us in total. We had two servers that night and they were both wonderful and were so on point with their service. I really wish I remembered their names. We enjoyed Calamari, Zucchini Fritti and Focaccia bread to start. All of us had the following: Chicken Caesar salad, Sausage Umbria, Fettucine Alfredo with Scallops (those scallops were so good and cooked perfectly, I highly recommend adding this to the dish), Baked Lasagna, Shrimp gorgonzola with angel hair, Romanelli Alla Vodka, Pescatore, Shrimp Scampi, Seasonal Mushroom Ravioli and my sister had this amazing Lobster pasta special that day. Everyone enjoyed their meals and to end the night we all shared the Chocolate Ganache cake, Wood Fire Roasted Peach Cobbler, Creme Brulee, Napoleon, Coconut cake and the seasonal Limoncello cheesecake special. Thank you Aldo's for another exceptional birthday dinner!

First time here after seeing lots of good reviews. The restaurant has some charm but feels dated. Even greeters were too dressed in suits giving air that the restaurant is upscale, even with a sign by the door indicating appropriate attire required. But you see patrons in camisoles, sweatshirts, comfortable sweaters. Felt like they are trying too hard to be upscale. I would have rated the food 2.5 stars because the chicken Francese was too lemony and the linguine was slightly undercooked. There wasn't much on the plate to even look appealing; but their lollipop veal on polenta cake saved the day. The veal was well seasoned, tender not dry even when I asked for well done. The balsamic vinegar was great compliment to the polenta cake and sautéed olives. This dish I'd rate 4.5 out of 5.

My husband and I love Aldo's. The restaurant is very homey and the staff is welcoming, kind, and knowledgeable. We have tried several of their appetizers, but two of our favorites are the award-winning Calamari and the New York Strip Carpaccio, which is to die for. Their Focaccia Bread appetizer always looks so delicious and is on our list of what to try next time. My husband really enjoyed the lobster cream pasta that they had on special the last time we visited. I always recommend trying one of their specials if something sticks out or speaks to you, as they may not have it the next time you return. Their full menu tends to stay consistent and for good reason. I enjoyed the Salmon with Fresh Dill last time and would certainly order it again. We've overheard guests who have told their server that they drove out from Newport News to visit Aldo's. That speaks a lot to the restaurant and what they have to offer. We will be returning for my husband's birthday weekend and we are looking forward to it!

Went on a Wednesday night, I am thinking my wife and I got the worst table in the place. Right next to the noisy kitchen and waiter station, close to the bathroom as well. Ok, someone is going to get this table but I would recommend you ask to be reseated. Service was fine, as you should expect in a "nice" restaurant like this. Food was not what we had hoped the experience to be. We started with their version of a caprice salad. A very big disappointment. Two slices of tomato and a ball of cheese, a tiny amount of shredded basil and olive oil. For a place with their reputation I would think maybe four slices of tomatoes, more, and whole basil leaves, and isn't balsamic vinegar (glaze) mandatory? I got the Sausage Umbria, there was maybe 5 or six slices of sausage. I could almost not find them because they looked just like the mushroom slices. When I get an Italian sausage meal at an ITALIAN restaurant I usually find a whole sausage. My wife got the chicken romesco, advertised as a red pepper romesco with spinach. Whatever a romesco is it came as maybe a teaspoon of a red pepper sauce. Two big chicken breasts (impressive) however a little dry. But the amount of spinach was crazy. Nobody needs that much. Give us nicely cooked peppers instead of the minuscule pepper sauce and tons of spinach. Sorry this is so long, but can you throw in some bread?

Have lived here for over 20 years and had never been to Aldo's. Boy was I missing it! From the minute we walked into the door till we left, everything was outstanding. Will be back.

Ehh... I'm not really sure why the ratings are so high for Aldo's. I love Italian food and grew up visiting Baltimore's Little Italy. Aldo's is okay - better than Olive Garden - but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. Focaccia bread appetizer was lacking enough seasoning, but the bread itself was outstanding. If that's what they use for pizza, I imagine that's wonderful. Meatball appetizer was okay. They were soft and I could taste the cheese in the mix, so that was good. But they were barely warm, and the red sauce wasn't anything special. Truthfully, it didn't encourage me to want to try their spaghetti and meatballs. I ordered the shrimp gorgonzola. The sauce was wonderful, and perfect on angel hair pasta. The shrimp, however, were definitely not local shrimp. They were very large and tough - they appeared to have been boiled or steamed without any seasonings. One of our guests had never had shrimp before and the texture of the shrimp was off-putting for them. Being that local shrimp is readily available, I don't understand why Aldo's wouldn't use local shrimp. Also, grilling the shrimp or butterflying them would have made them more tender. I left 2 shrimp on my plate to be thrown away. I understand the rave reviews about the sauce, but overall, the shrimp ruin the dish. One guest ordered chicken alfredo. They reported that the sauce was good, but the chicken was bland. The dish wasn't even presented well, as the chicken strips that were placed on top of the pasta and sauce had no coloring - no grill marks, no blackening season... the majority of the dish was thrown away. Another guest loved the mediterranean pasta dish. Our waiter was attentive and refilled our water, but did not replace the ice in our glasses as it melted; I basically had a glass of room temperature water. The restaurant is comfortable, however, the piano music is so dated. I was surprised to hear "Saturday in the Park." There's also only one bathroom stall for women. And the door is simply frosted. It's weird and uncomfortable. Seriously. I don't understand it at all. If I'm shopping in the area, I might pick up a pizza, but I doubt I'll be returning otherwise. Oh! My bill for the meatball appetizer, shrimp gorgonzola, and a piece of coconut cake, came to $59.10 - not including tip. I do not feel the meal warranted that price.

Nov 2023 another excellent visit with great service and delicious food. They just always hit the mark.

Aldos is definitely a solid. I have been here on more than one occasion, and I'm sorry it took me so long to finally make a review. I should be ashamed. The ambience is beautiful, and the hosts are very well dressed, which makes it feel very upscale on arrival. It is rather loud during busy times however. We ordered the lamb chops, that were perfectly cooked and paired with wonderful sides, polenta cake and some veggies. The lobster pasta was also very al dente, and full of meat accompanied by a wonderful crème sauce. If you go, Invite me. Xoxo

Aldos has been on my list to visit forever. When my employees gave me a giftcard to go as a gift I thought perfect timing. My friend and I decided to go as a girls night out . First off the drinks were amazing. We had the Pomegranate Martini and French Raspberry martini. We started by sharing the focaccia bread which was so good we ordered a second one. Our main dishes were the Shrimp Gorgonzola with was 6 pan seared gulf shrimp with angel hair pasta in a thick and creamy sauce and the Tortelloni Six Formaggi which was amazing. Our server was very entertaining and took great care of us. We will definitely visit again.

An amazing experience! My wife and I celebrated our 6th Anniversary here last night, and we enjoyed every moment. The ambience was beautiful, the food was worth every penny, and our server Kyle was excellent! Kyle was extremely knowledgeable & very pleasant. An honest 10/10 experience for our celebration.

Owner is a dick every time we visit. Really doesn't know how to treat customers. Plenty of other options with better hospitality.

Fabulous service. Great food. Great ambiance. Gluten free options available. We got our food very fast. Our waiter checked in often. The food was great & good portion sizes.

I was served a mimosa that was completely flat. The server messed up our orders (including one with allergy requests). The front of house staff was rude. The pasta was overcooked and gluey. I would write a longer review, but this restaurant has wasted enough of my time.

One of the best Italian restaurants in Virginia Beach! I have never been disappointed while dining here. Our server, Ben, was very kind, knowledgeable, and willing to take that extra time to answer our questions. The ambience is lovely and most importantly - the food is delicious! This will always be my first choice when I am craving italian.

We had a dinner at Aldo's just last night and it was an amazing experience! The stuff work was outstanding, super classy and friendly, the food - hands down! The whole atmosphere was beautiful and pleasant, we didn't wanna leave. Will def be back next time while visiting VB!

Aldo was the restaurant I took some fellow workers as a thank you for all they have done for me. I couldn't have been happier we were seated immediately although I did have reservations. Our server Vinny was one of the best I've ever had. The food was outstanding, and when Vinny recommended the Napoleon as a dessert we all couldn't believe how delicious and what a great recommendation it was. I will be back and hope to have Vinny and definitely will have the Napoleon in for dessert. Aldo's presents a lovely ambience for an upscale dining experience.

We went to Aldo's Ristorante for my boyfriend's birthday. He was craving pasta, and since we've never been to Aldo's, we opted to celebrate his birthday here. We came here on a Monday with a reservation and were surprised at how busy they are, especially for a Monday. Ambiance: This place is classy. You can definitely get the classy Italian vibes from the moment you get in. Food: We ordered Pesto, Romanelli Alla Vodka, Grilled Salmon Salad, and Chicken Parmigiano. Romanelli Alla Vodka was suggested by our server, and the Romanelli noodles were stuffed with 3 kinds of cheese. The Grilled Salmon Salad was flavorful. However, I just wished that there was more salmon in it. Chicken Parmigiano's pasta is definitely al dente, and the pasta was tasty. Everything we ate was delicious and what we were looking for was good Italian food. Service: Everyone was friendly and helpful. Our server, James, was very informative regarding suggestions, and his suggestions improved our experience. Price: The price matches the quality of food you get from Aldo's, and it's better than the cost of chain restaurants. We'll definitely be back at Aldo's soon. If you are looking for good quality Italian food in the area, I highly recommend this restaurant.

My recent dinner at Aldo's was excellent primarily due to Vinny's wonderful service! He made us feel welcome and valued. He knows the menu and wines amazingly well, especially considering Aldo's large offering . He was gracious and helpful but not at all intrusive. His suggestions were excellent and the food was delicious. We all will definitely go back and ask for Vinny as our server. Valerie Y

Aldo's has been an Italian staple of Virginia Beach for over 35 years. It is located in the Hilltop section so it is not that far of a drive if you are visiting and staying in one of the many hotels at the oceanfront or shore drive. Nonetheless it's a spot worth visiting anytime of the year. The food is good nothing special and is as good as you might get in Virginia Beach. They need to start selling their homemade marinara sauce because that's the highlight of lunch or dinner. The calamari isn't bad but gets elevated with the marinara sauce and same goes for the other pasta dishes.

We made a dinner reservation and were 30 minutes early for our wedding anniversary and we waited. You sat us next to the kitchen doors! Then we waited forever for dinner and then we were told after you forgot about us you were closing soon. Was horrible never go back. You shouldn't treat people differently but you did because we looked young! Never would of happened on Long Island.

Soooo good one of my favorite restaurants I would highly recommend,great service everyone is so nice, and they were pretty fast,the food was so good I can't even explain it and a reasonable price.

Had I written this my first two times here, I would have given this place 5 Stars! So my apologies for not writing one sooner, where the review would have been more favorable. Our waitress was AMAZING: Attentive, friendly, efficient. The food: Mixed reviews: The bread and egg plant stack appetizer was great. My teen daughters liked their main courses. My husband and I felt ours were meh. Mine was a dish I decided to try for the first time, so maybe it was not my cup of tea. However, my husband got what he gets all the time, and something was lacking. Hours later, in the middle of the night, he became ill. Typical food borne illness symptoms. I will not go into details. So not necessarily saying Aldo's caused it: Me and my daughters did not get sick. My husband had a dish with shrimp and pasta. Me and one daughter had different entrees with shrimp and pasta. So hard o tell what actually made him sick. Could have been something totally unrelated. However, this is quite a coincidence.

This was the first visit to Aldo's! It was a busy night, so they sat us in the outside area. Fair enough. The host said it would be warm, but it definitely was not. About 30 minutes in, he came out and basically said oops the heat isn't on. In the meantime, we ordered our food. We started with the calamari! It was flavorless and not crispy at all. Our main entrees were the Gorgonzola pasta and the risotto. The Gorgonzola had flavor, but the risotto was under cooked and had zero flavor. I don't think I'll be back!

We went here for NYE and it was great! the dirty martinis were delicious and nice and cold. Calamari was very light and tasty with a light marinara sauce. We each got a pasta dish that were incredible! Highly recommend!

In a shopping center so parking isn't an issue. We made a reservation but it took us another 10 minutes of waiting to be sat. Friendly service otherwise and fairly busy on a Saturday night. We came here for my boyfriend's mom's birthday and enjoyed a bottle of wine. We ordered the Fresh Littleneck Clams which were delicious. There was fresh bread brought to the table afterwards but it would have been great with the sauce. For dinner, I ordered the Romanelli Alla Vodka and my boyfriend ordered the Sausage Umbria. Both were delicious but I preferred the Sausage Umbria. It had a great Mushroom creamy sauce. For our desserts, we ordered the Apple Pie and Peach Cobbler. Both were delicious bit the peaches were just a little softer. Took awhile after we got our desserts for our server to come back and check on us and get our check. Food is delicious and there was a piano player too. Would likely come back for another special occasion.

Great service and really good food. I had the beef carpaccio and the she crab soup. Also had their peach cobbler dessert! Yum! The piano music was a little loud, but otherwise the ambience was nice. I will definitely be going back to try some of their pasta dishes that looked incredible.

This place right here was such A phenomenal place for our friends Birthday dinner, Vivian was our server whom single handedly has raised the bar for every server we will encounter in the future truly pleasant, attentive and beautiful As well as informative. We had The Focaccia she-crab Soup which was full of crab exceptional! And the New York Strip Carpaccio. Delish Then we are onto the entrees I indulged in the Sausage Umbria, My lovely wife was pleasantly surprised with the Lamb Rosmarino A choice the over indulge your palate, the birthday girl ordered Shrimp Gorgonzola with angel hair pasta and her husband selected the Filleto Al Cognac this is just not any regular ole Italian fare it is a taste Extravaganza filled with unlimited Possibilities simply put, go there Go ,taste, conquer, eat and repeat! Vivian truly a professional server extrordinaire!!!! Kudos

We've been back several times since my initial review - all for special occasions and each year since my first review on Christmas Eve. I've never had less than stellar service. This year, Sam was our amazing server! He was so accommodating to our little one (and on a drink remake), super attentive and incredibly kind during our visit. Favorite items - the focaccia, Shrimp Basilico, Chicken Parm, Marsala and Mediterranean Penee entrees, Osso Bucco ravioli special (OMG!), Chocolate Ganache cake, Creme Brulee cheesecake and the salted caramel gelato. Great drink menu. Delicious specials. Incredible service. I always look forward to our visits!

First time in an Aldo's restaurant. First order the Focaccia bread as an appetizer; phenomenal. Overall atmosphere is wonderful. Quiet and clean. This is the one in Virginia Beach. Had the shrimp Gorgonzola appetizer, which perhaps is one of the best appetizers I have ever had. The sauce on the bread ...leaves you speechlessly good. Apparently there's a meal with penne pasta and the shrimp. I will have this the next time I am here. We also had the salmon dish which is very good. Pinot Grigio went very well for the salmon. I will certainly come back. There are several other seafood options on this menu. Both of us loved our dishes. This will likely be my go-to Italian restaurant when we have guests in town. Delicious.

Arrived here for Easter lunch. Aldo's is in a Very cute strip mall with nice store that a mom would like. Aldo's is a very neat, restaurant, very clean, great service, with servers that are very prompt, informed and seem very high end. That said the menu isn't so high end with most dishes ranging from $20-$50. In short, it is a very nice neighborhood response to Olive Garden. The restaurant was busy when we arrived for our lunch reservation. We ordered the chicken Alfredo and a margherita pizza. The server was excellent brought bread and sodas without hanging around. So i have never ordered chicken Alfredo, and I had no idea that it's so bland. Everything was cooked, nothing was burnt, but the dish was very bland. Not sure if that is how it's supposed to taste. If so I won't order it again. But the pizza was good.

Went on a Thursday for girls pasta night with friends. It was FABULOUS! We ordered a variety of dishes: wedge salads, pastas and desserts. The only downfall is we did not get any complimentary bread? We thought maybe it wasn't a thing anymore but noticed 1 table had some. Maybe you have to ask for it on busy nights? Regardless the food, service and overall experience was fantastic! We will be back soon!

Aldo's Ristorante seems to be a local favorite for Italian cravings and a place to celebrate special occasions. Their menu offers various appetizers, salads, pizza, pasta, and house favorites. We came here for a later dinner, and we were seated promptly; just note that it is very loud in there, so having an intimate conversation is a bust. The table that we were seated next to was super loud, and I wished I had brought some ear plugs - seriously! We ordered: +the Shrimp Gorgonzola - 6 pan-seared gulf shrimp with a gorgonzola brandy lobster cream sauce; wasn't really a fan of the shrimp, but the sauce was thick and creamy and great to dip the house Foccacia bread in! +Calamari "Award Winning" - lightly breaded and fried with a side of homemade marinara; the calamari were definitely 'lightly breaded', but it seems as if the squid was a bit overcooked, as they were rubbery +Chicken Parmigiano - lightly breaded and pan-fried chicken breast, topped with marinara, Parm and house mozzarella, served with linguine marinara; the chicken breast was way too thick for my taste and it wasn't really seasoned; we both were just not a fan of this dish +Linguine with Fresh Clam Sauce - 1/2 dozen of local littleneck clams and baby clams; olive oil, garlic, and parsley in a white sauce with a bit of heat; generous with the amount of clams, but I just was not a fan of their white sauce; the dish also had a fishy taste to it, so it made me question how fresh it was I am thinking that they do cream-based sauces well, so maybe on the next visit, try a pasta in that sauce category, or perhaps go for their pizza? Our server was fantastic - she was super friendly, welcoming, checked up on us frequently; our beverages were always refilled automatically, and she also took away any items that needed to be packed up to go. The place was super packed! They do have their own section to park your vehicle. +brandy lobster cream sauce is tasty with the house Focaccia! +super friendly service +very loud inside +reservations accepted, and probably recommended! +plenty of parking in their lot

Amazing! I visited Aldo's on NYE for a birthday dinner and was blown away by the whole experience. They served a condensed menu that night that included their most popular dishes. The service was phenomenal! Our servers were very knowledgeable and kind. They poured the cocktails right at our table which was a nice touch. Drinks were great, but the food was even better! Everything had so much flavor. Portions were good too. Can't say enough good things about this place. Great food, great vibes, and great people!

Our family had been coming to Aldo's for over 10 years. We had a party of 10 family members for an early dinner. Our server seemed very rushed and under pressure to get our group out as fast as possible so they would have the table for the next group. Food was good except for my dinner which was the clams with the wine/white sauce. Frankly it was tasteless and seemed like only pasta water. Frankly I have ordered the same dish from yNOT Italian on Great Neck Road for delivery to our home and it was absolutely delicious and 100 times better than what I was served at Aldo's! Not to worry, we will not be needing the table again.