An Italian restaurant starts and ends with the sauce and Alida's passes this test. Nice consistency and savory without being too spicy. Most importantly, not loaded with sugar. With that out of the way,the rest of the review. This charming new Italian spot is quaint and homey. The menu is without pretense. Just good classic Italian comfort food. In the app menu the stuffed peppers and "bocce balls" are all-star stand outs. That said... Get the pizza. An Italian restaurant is judged on sauce but a pizza is judged on crust. The woodfired pizza crust here is perfect. Rolled thin, it's crispy on the outside but soft and doughy in the center. The toppings just add to the overall pie after that.
The service is friendly and attentive without being a nuisance but do expect to be encouraged to eat like you're at your Italian grandmother's home. The bartenders are quick and friendly as well! Ask for Franco!
Highly encouraged spot... Just stay open later!