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| - Like the accidental tourist (and many other people), we happened into this place after dropping a boat load of cash on two glasses of wine at Postino's. After getting the car from the Valet, we started to drive away from Postinos and spied Aiello's. After a quick tour around the block, once again passing the valet, who shot us a confused look, we turned in to what has become one of our favorite haunts for a quick glass of wine and some fantastic New York Italian fare.
The ambiance is subtle and not over the top, but who doesn't like a huge Christmas wreath over the bar all year round. The wine selection here is minimal but good, with a house Chianti that was better when we first started going but has been replaced with one that is almost as good. But, I prefer the Sangiovese, mostly because I like to hear Angela, one of the servers say Sangiovese in her Romainian accent...fairly sexy. So much, that to my wife's chagrin I began calling her Sangiovese girl. I digress...Bread is an important part of the meal for me, especially when splurging. The bread here is over the top good, dense and flavorful. They import special peppers for the oil that they serve with the bread which is slightly spicy and a must when you eat here. The peppers do make a difference, as when they ran out, and had to temporarily use other peppers, it was not as good.
Every dish that we have tried has been fantastic, with favorites that revolve around the special ravioli of the day (the veal and the mushroom are best to me) Joes Famous Spaghetti and Meatballs and the tortelloni. My wife is especially fond of the Fried Artichoke Hearts. All in all, I have not had a bad meal here and have had many over the top meals leaving me fatter and happier, and ready for a nap. The owners Joe and Myra go out of their way to make people feel at home with an atmosphere that is very family oriented. Soon they will sell pizzas out the back door...good deal, I can't wait and if I can convince them, pizzas at the bar (easier said then done to convince them). All in all, a good staple italian restaurant that makes my heart warm, and my tummy full.
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