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| - Pretty impressive. I had low expectations given the location, but we were pleasantly surprised. Tiny TINY place, with no place to wait if they're busy, so be prepared for that. Maybe 10 tables. Our waitress was excellent, one of those career waitresses that knows everything there is to know about the menu. Super efficient, our water never went dry and everything arrived in a timely manner.
I ordered an angel hair seafood scampi-style dish, based on her recommendation. The seafood was done just about perfectly (although they don't tail their shrimp, which drives me a little nuts). Everything was seasoned well. My wife got the eggplant parm and was impressed. Entrees come with rather large side salads and excellent bread. The house salad dressing wasn't great...tasted like oil & vinegar with not enough vinegar.
It's not all wine and roses at Aldo's, however. The dining area is very tiny and extremely loud, more like a busy corner bar on a Friday night. Don't plan on any intimate conversations there. The prices were a bit on the high side, with entrees averaging around $22. That seems like a lot, given the location and atmosphere, plus the portions were smaller as well. For that kind of dosh at an Italian restaurant, I generally expect to have leftovers. For comparison, my wife and I like Stella Mia Ristorante in Westlake. It's also in a strip mall, but the ambiance is MUCH nicer and the food's of a similar quality. And you get quite a bit more of it, for similar pricing.
To sum up, they do a lot with what they have at Aldo's, and if you're in that area and want to stay local, it's a solid experience. But if you don't mind driving, there are better overall choices.
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