Food was 4 stars had the baked lasagna, service was 4 stars, I'm only writing this because the Ownership told me I had to remove my hat, we sat outside in a converted parking lot, with poor sun shades, This place allows nose piercings, Tatooes, shorts with big hairy disgusting legs and beach wear, this is a beach town, won't be coming back, owner needs to get over his hat problem. It's not that high end. read more

I've lived in CoVa nearly my entire life, but I've never dined at Aldo's. At the same time, the last time my mom dined there was with my dad (R.I.P.). So I figured it would be nice to take her there for Mother's Day. She can reminisce about dinners with dad while I could finally get to experience Aldo's for myself. Aldo's isn't normally open for lunch, but for Mother's Day they were (for obvious reasons). I made a reservation about a month in advance and we arrived about 10-15 minutes early. Aldo's happened to have our table ready, so we were seated in no time. We were seated at a two-top near the piano, and were greeted quickly by our server, John. He was kind, pleasant, helpful and especially courteous towards my mom (I really appreciated that). Personally, John could've ignored me, as long as he made my mom feel at home. He did that with ease and his service was a clear highlight during our visit. We went ahead and ordered some appetizers - mom got a cup of the she crab soup, and we split an order of calamari. At other establishments, the calamari tends to be salty, but Aldo's calamari is spot-on since it was perfectly salted. I would order calamari each time I visit Aldo's - theirs is the best I've had locally. Since John brought us some bread, I used that to try mom's she crab and it was delicious. I would've ordered one myself, but I was content with the calamari. We didn't do strictly noodles for our entrees - mom had the Lamb Rosmarino (6 grilled lambchop lollipops, honey rosemary dijon marinade, parmesan polenta cake, sauteed zucchini, roasted red pepper, fig balsamic), which she described as fantastic. I had the Costoletta di Vitella Ripiena (12 oz. butterflied veal chop stuffed with sauteed spinach and mozzarella, served with linguine aglio olio) - this was perfection. I finished my entire plate, while mom had leftovers after having all her soup and a good amount of calamari. We shared a dessert, a Ferrero Roche cheesecake that was decadent without being overly sweet. It was the perfect closer to our meal. In addition, Aldo's was clean and organized. Its decor reflected an Italian influence, but it was still homely. The tables looked/felt to be very close together (their bar is small), though, especially since they were at near-capacity. But that's not a big issue, unless people start bumping into each other. This was a 5-star experience. Aldo's is perfect for special occasions and any time you want to be pampered a little for dinner. Since it was Mother's Day, I'm happy that my mom was happy. Thank you, Aldo's! JV read more

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Why does this get such good reviews? Service was mediocre. Food was overall subpar. My drink was called a Bellini but it was more like a watered down mimosa. This was our first time there and will be our last. Usually when you go to an Italian restaurant there's a certain level of joy in it. The host was rude. Wasn't nice when we walked in, did not thank us when we left after spending almost $200 for 2 people. The server was bothered. We ordered an app, a salad, 2 entrees and dessert. The calamari was good so I was excited for the rest, but as others said, it went downhill from there. The pasta entrees were missing something. My husband ordered bolognese and it was bland. I ordered linguini with clam sauce and it too was bland. I wasn't even unhappy that we didn't have any bread to dip in the clam sauce because it was not good enough to want it. It was finished in butter which gave it a strange heaviness that masked the lack of garlic/parsley/salt/other ingredients. This was not good. On a Saturday night - with presumably their executive chef and A team working dinner - at a restaurant that's been here for 38 years, I expected way more. Underwhelmed. read more

It was date night and myself and my partner decided to try something in the neighborhood. The ambiance was perfect, a piano player, buzzing resturaunt and delicious smelling food from the kitchen. We started with the Carpaccio and focaccia. The focaccia was so delicious we saved half to have with our pasta. The carpaccio was a different style than what I've had in the past but we enjoyed it. My partner got the chicken Alfredo which came with ham and peas which we decided to roll the dice and try, It was very tasty. I ordered the shrimp Gorgonzola which was rich and creamy. We finished off with the cheesecake special which was HEAVENLY. Shout out to our server John. He gave us the best service I have experienced in the 757. He didn't hover but table touched and kept us well informed about our order. I recommend Aldo's for your next date night! read more

Aldo's Ristorante - Shrimp Gorgonzola with Angel Hair - Italian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Another visit to Aldo's in Virginia Beach. This is Aldo's restaurant in Virginia Beach. Never really had Pinot Blanc before it's quite tasty. Will certainly plan on getting a bottle for the house. This is shrimp Gorgonzola and the very scrumptious Keylime pie. This is one of our favorite Italian restaurant in Virginia Beach. We are here usually once every six to 8 weeks. Vibes are always on point with that staff is always great. You may have you make reservations especially around the holidays. If not you might have to wait for a long time. Again, one of our favorites. read more

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We are from out of town and didn't have a reservation. Staff was able to seat us at the bar on a very busy evening. Our bartender Nicole was great. The food was AMAZING! They had a live piano playing to set the mood. We couldn't be happier with the experience! read more

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Date spot with the husband, loved the pasta, loved the desserts. It was comfy and cute, staff was friendly, will come back for another date night. read more

This place absolutely delivered. I started with the calamari and it was perfectly cooked, light, crispy, and not greasy at all. The pepperoni, sausage, and goat cheese pizza was incredible... great balance of flavors, an amazing crust with wood fired charring, and one of those pizzas you keep thinking about after you leave. I finished with the crème brûlée and it was the perfect ending to the meal, rich and creamy with that classic crack on top. The overall experience felt welcoming and relaxed, and the food easily met my high expectations. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I'm craving great Italian done right. read more

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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! read more

Aldo's Ristorante - Veal Marsala - Italian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

My husband and I go to this restaurant pretty regular to celebrate special occasions mostly. Unfortunately the food has started going downhill. My husband ordered a fish fillet and it has bones and skin found in it. The waiter was not much help and the maitre d' brushed it off simply stating, "we cannot get all of the bones." Really, my husband has made this fish for me before and we have gone to other restaurants and never had a bone in our fish fillet. And they never addressed the skin. We will NOT be returning and do not recommend this restaurant. There are plenty of other places to go in Virginia Beach! read more

I attended for my birthday the waiter charismatic and knowledgeable of the menu! I loved the ambiance with the pianist. I ordered she crab and shrimp Gorgonzola pasta it was delicious! The calamari was a little too light. read more

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The food was fantastic and our server was great! We will definitely be back! I would recommend this if you are looking for good Italian food in Virginia Beach! read more

Aldo's Ristorante - Chicken Parmigiano - Italian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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I absolutely love this place! My co-workers took me here a few weeks ago for the first time and I definitely would advice for others to check it out. I got the veal marsala and it was the best I have had in years! I will definitely be back here soon! read more

We've had a home at the beach for 37 years and we always make a point to go to Aldo's when we are there. It's my romantic, favorite place with such amazing food. And they have the best tasting napoleons for dessert. They have this shrimp in a creamy sauce that is out of this world. read more

Visiting from San Diego to see my son who is in the Navy and stationed here. We came here to take him and his family for dinner. Host was rude to my wife who was first in the restaurant to find out the wait. Host looked down at my grandson who is an infant with an awkward look and said he can't seat us. My wife tells him we'll take any table. He said he can seat us in 2 hours. That's when I walked in with my son who was wearing sweatpants. He then said "oh no, you cannot eat here." He then rudely stated we cannot eat there because of my son's attire. Which was fair but my son offered to go home and change. He said no with an attitude. Host was rude and unprofessional. He stated he was the owner. So if this is how the owner runs his restaurant then I would stay away. read more

We were in town for the Shamrock 1/2 marathon and meet 8 friends at the restaurant. We had to eat early (4:00 pm) but we had a great time. The menu was quite extensive and reasonably priced. I would recommend the restaurant read more

Literally the best place in Va beach. I am so happy with Aldo's and so glad I randomly wanted to try it again I called and made reservations and it was beyond my expectations the vodka shrimp dish AMAZING. The peach cobbler omg out of this world. I will be back and tell the owner I love them (I am a foodie if you didn't notice) read more

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. read more

Food is okay. Service and ambiance is very good. High prices for fairly prepared Italian dishes. But the service and ambiance will convince most people that this is great food. read more

Food was very good. Service was excellent. Nice atmosphere. Dessert was a bit disappointing but still good overall.

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. read more

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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! read more

Aldo's Ristorante - Salmon With Fresh Dill - Italian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Service & ambiance start from the beginning. We felt welcomed immediately at the beginning it was not that busy although towards end tables were crowded I wish we had been there before . Food was great even the desert and the desert was paired with a nice desert wine from Baltimore . read more

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. read more

Aldo's Ristorante - Veal chop special with the overhandled and abused pasta (we did not cut this pasta- it came this way ). Veal itself was delicious though. - Italian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Food was Very Good, Service was good. Restaurants policy for auto tip for party of five is where I had a problem. The tip was computed AFTER TAX. I asked to speak with the manager about my issue and he stuck to his guns. A good experience was ruined by poor mgt. Policy!! I will never go there again and warn everyone ( CAVEAT EMPTOR!!) This restaurant knowingly RIPS OFF 60% of their customers!!@#$%@ read more

The man at the front desk was not friendly. Server (Tatiana?) was prompt, knowledgeable, patient, friendly, cheerful and really helped us choose the best dishes for our tastes. Ambiance was good too Another reviewer said there was one bathroom stall for the women. Now there are 4, and the doors are not frosted. I had the lamb dish ($39) that came with 6 lamb rib chops, a polenta cake topped with zucchini and a little bit roasted red peppers. Drizzled with fig balsamic. I defy you to find 6 lamb chops any cheaper or more delicious! Spectacular meal. I also had the soup of the day chicken vegetable which was brothy and contained tiny acini de Pepe noodles. Excellent. Hubby got a house specialty Romanelli alla vodka (pasta purses stuffed with fontina, ricotta and parm), and topped with a delicious light and creamy vodka sauce with prosciutto, shallots and 6 huge perfectly cooked shrimp. Excellent in every way. He also ordered a simple side salad. We shared an order of calamari, which was tender with a simple and tasty (light but crunchy) breading with a side of red sauce. Perfect. Would I return? Oooh yeah! read more

Aldo's responded to my complaint that that they charge 28% or so on a party of five or more. The problem is not that they failed to disclose a going to add a 20% gratuity but It is that they added it on top of the tax which there's already two in Virginia Beach. It is very deceptive. I've never seen a man mandatory tip be added on top of the taxes. The complaint is the mandatory 20% should be just on the food subtotal and they should've just fixed it. It is so ridiculous because everybody I have told about this so they're not gonna eat there anymore and I certainly have not been back. A restaurant makes such a blunder when they do really dumb things like this. They've probably cost themselves $10,000 in meals. Their response is even more concerning because they don't seem to get the issue. Hopefully, they can read the review more carefully and figure out what the problem is. read more

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. read more

Aldo's Ristorante - Salmon with Fresh Dill - Italian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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. read more

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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! read more

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This is just a high priced pizza joint,,,,pasta is fair at best...laden with garlic that destroys the taste,,,,they want you to dress up...not hats,,,,,suit preferred,,,,,then they give it to u in the AN**. RIP off city.....small plates read more

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! read more

Aldo's Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

The ambiance is very nice. We were there on a Sunday evening. The restaurant was full but had a few open tables. The older gentleman asked if we had a reservation and looked a bit annoyed when we said that we did not. Our server, Lauren, was great - and probably the best part of our dinner. We started off with fried calamari (very good), thin focaccia bread and zucchini frittes (also good). Food went downhill from there. My margarita pizza crust was so soggy and had the consistency of microwaved pizza. My husband and daughter ordered chicken Alfredo and it was very bland. The chicken was not grilled (no grill lines) and tasted like it was boiled. The sauce was also very bland. My son ordered linguini with clams. The clams were good, but the linguini and sauce had no flavor at all. I ordered Tiramisu- also disappointing. It wasn't bad, it was just average. Overall, our experience there was disappointing and not worth the amount spent. It's a shame, because it has a nice ambiance. read more

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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. read more

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Warning! Warning! Don't ask to be reseated to a new table because you don't want to sit next to a glass wall looking at open wine boxes. Mr. Man who stands at the host stand in his suit will be very irritated and will tell you that there have been no mistakes made that day. He will be very irritated and seat you at the bar where you will be ignored. Our server was fine when we finally got a table. Service was very slow. Food was good. Pasta was barely warm. Marsala was hot. Another "fine dining" establishment that thinks it's better than it is. If I lived there, would I go back? No. Not with so many other options at the beach. read more

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

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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. read more