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| - I'm not normally a big fan of Italian food, but after marching six miles against 1070 in the Memorial Day weekend heat, I decided it was time to slang my Groupon on the table and carb it up. And, fortunately, this was my favorite Groupon find yet.
Aiello's is in a beautiful building. I don't think a building has ever detracted from my eating experience, but in case's like Aiello's, the wonderful shaded, verdant patio set the mood in all the right ways.
The inside is low-key family restaurant with a dash of romance. Nice lighting, not too loud, cool bar.
The food was awesome. Delicious, probably house-made pasta with simple flavors that let the sauces and vegetables sing. An exhaustive - but not daunting - wine list - though it'd be nice to see more options served by-the-glass.
As icing on the cake, at the end of the meal, you get to play a game that might let you get your meal for free. I won't ruin the surprise, but it adds a lot of character.
If I had an Italian grandmother, this is the sort of food I'd expect she'd make. Highly recommended for a date night, classic dinner-and-a-movie style, for unpretentious delicious fare.
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