Aldo's – Italian
Aldo’s captures the essence of a spirited Mediterranean bistro, where the table becomes a vibrant canvas of shared plates and artisanal antipasti. The air is rich with the aroma of golden-fried calamari and earthy mushrooms over creamy polenta, while delicate ribbons of carpaccio and sun-ripened caprese bring a fresh, colorful elegance to the dining experience. It is a warm, inviting sanctuary where every bite celebrates the beauty of tradition and the simple pleasure of a meal shared among friends.
14109 Winchester Boulevard, Los Gatos CA 95032 https://aldos-ristorante.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, high-protein, vegan, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, low-sodium, heart-healthy, whole30, paleo, plant-based, mediterranean, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, south-beach, atkins, low-cholesterol, zone, volumetrics, tlc, alkaline, carnivore, aip, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners at Aldo’s rave about the mouth-watering soup and the intimate setting that creates a perfect backdrop for a meal with friends. Celebrated for its friendly and attentive service staff who check in regularly, the restaurant is praised for ensuring every guest leaves feeling satisfied. Standout dishes include the flavorful starters, with reviewers highlighting the high quality of the food and the warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Menu
Antipasti
- Artichoke Appetizer - $14: Long stemmed artichokes with fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic and extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bruschetta - $10.5: Toasted bread with fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic and extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $16: Calamari floured and deep fried Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carpaccio - $16: Thinly sliced raw beef with extra virgin olive oil, parmesan cheese, lemon, capers and arugula Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Antipasto - $18: Combination of prosciutto, mozzarella, mortadella, roasted bell peppers, salami, olives, zucchini and eggplant (serves 2) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Mozzarella - $13: Fresh whole milk mozzarella with sliced tomatoes, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Polenta with Mushrooms - $16.5: Baked polenta with mushrooms, topped with gorgonzola cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Rolls - $14.5: Eggplant sliced thinly, rolled with mozzarella cheese and fresh basil in a tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Salmon - $16.5: Smoked salmon with parsley, onions and lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
Salads & Soups
- House Salad - $10.5: Mixed baby greens with cucumbers, avocado, red onions, fresh tomato, fresh mozzarella cheese and olives with a Dijon mustard dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $10.5: Romaine lettuce with tangy Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese and croutons Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Salad - $9.5: Spinach with bell peppers and blue cheese with a Dijon mustard dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Salad - $10.5: Mixed greens with diced tomatoes, calamata, red onions, cucumbers and feta cheese with a Dijon mustard dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Positano Salad - $12.5: Mixed greens with balsamic vinegar dressing, baby shrimp, calamari, fresh tomatoes and lemon Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Minestrone - $10: Vegetable Soup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clam Chowder - $10 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Cavatelli - $21: Ricotta cheese cavatelli pasta with sausage, spinach and tomatoes in a garlic olive oil sauce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi Snow White - $20.5: Potato dumplings, spinach and blue cheese in a cream sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Gnocchi - $23: Potato dumplings with truffle paste and a touch of cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagna - $22: Meat lasagna in a tomato sauce with ground beef sausage Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Amatriciana - $21: Tube pasta with pancetta, caramelized onions and parmesan cheese in a tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Campagnola - $22.5: Tube pasta with chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, arugula, basil and garlic Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Filippo - $18.5: Tube pasta with black olives, capers, anchovies, in a spicy tomato sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne with Smoked Salmon - $23: Tube pasta with smoked salmon, tomatoes and green onions in a light cream sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Siciliana - $19.5: Tube pasta with eggplant and basil in a tomato sauce and topped with dry ricotta cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Ravioli - $31: Lobster ravioli with baby shrimp in a champagne cream sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni Paesani - $21: Large tube pasta with sausage, fresh basil and fresh ricotta cheese in a tomato sauce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti del Golfo - $26.5: Spaghetti with mixed seafood including clams, mussels, calamari, prawns, and scallops in a tomato sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tagliatelle Aldo - $19.5: Wide pasta with nutmeg, parmesan cheese and roasted pine nuts in a cream sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tagliatelle Marechiaro - $26.5: Wide pasta with arugula, fresh tomatoes, baby shrimps and prawns in a white wine sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni Timballo - $19.5: Wide tube pasta with eggplant, peas and mushrooms, in a tomato sauce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tony Granato Special - $22.5: Penne pasta, diced chicken, fresh sweet basil in a marinara sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortellini Tommaso - $21: Meat tortellini baked with peas, ham and cheese in a cream sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Basa Filet - $21: White fish in a lemon white wine sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Arrabiata - $23.5: Calamari sautéed in a spicy tomato sauce with fresh herbs Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prawns in White Wine - $27.5: Prawns sautéed with garlic, lemon, basil and fresh tomatoes in a white wine sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barbara's Special - $32: Grilled salmon, scallops, and prawn on top of a Spring Mix salad with balsamic vinegar dressing Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Ortolano - $23: Sautéed chicken breast with artichokes, fresh tomatoes and herbs in a white wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken with Porcini - $24: Sautéed chicken with porcini mushrooms in a cream sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Sorrento - $22: Baked chicken breast with eggplant, mozzarella cheese and fresh basil in a tomato sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sofia's Special - $24: Sautéed sausage and chicken with portobello mushrooms in a mustard cream sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Steak - $39.95: Rib eye steak grilled with Italian seasonings Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Les - $31.5: Sautéed veal in a light brandy cream sauce with green and pink peppercorns Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Lemon - $31.5: Sautéed veal with white wine and lemon Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Marsala - $31.5: Sautéed veal with mushrooms and Marsala wine Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Montagna - $31.5: Sautéed veal with white wine, capers, garlic and fresh herbs Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jovanna's Special - $31.5: Veal Scaloppine with porcini mushrooms, truffle paste and a touch of cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Veal - $31.5: Veal stuffed with prosciutto and mozzarella cheese, and sage in a Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Pizzaiola - $31.5: Sautéed veal with capers, white wine and olives in a tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Sausage Sandwich - $14.5: Sausage, bell peppers and tomatoes Dietary tags: South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto and Mozzarella Sandwich - $16: Prosciutto and fresh mozzarella cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $14.5: Grilled chicken breast, tomato and lettuce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Spumoni Bomba - $10: Spumoni gelato covered with hard chocolate shell Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Gelato and Sorbet - $8: Salted caramel, chocolate, vanilla, or coffee gelato, lemon sorbetto Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Zabaglione - $9: Fresh strawberries with zabaglione cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Profiterole - $9: Puff pastry filled with cream of custard, topped with dark chocolate sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Truffle Ice Cream - $10: Truffle made of gianduia and zabaglione ice cream, topped with praline nuts and cocoa powder Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Limoncello Truffle - $10: Lemon Gelato with cream center, topped with meringue sprinkles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tiramisù - $9: Ladyfingers soaked with espresso and amaretto, layered with sweetened mascarpone cheese, sprinkled with cocoa powder Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Caprese Cake - $10: Traditional Italian cake rich in chocolate and pulverized almonds, topped with zabaglione sauce, sprinkled with powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Jovanna's Crepe - $10: Crepe filled with vanilla ice cream toped with chocolate sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Soufflé - $9: Round piece of chocolate cake with rich, molten chocolate center Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Chocolate Fondant Cake - $10: Chocolate layer cake of alternating chocolate sponge cake and chocolate cream, covered with dark chocolate ganache Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Cannoli - $10: Two traditional cannoli shells filled with creamy ricotta cheese and chocolate chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Frequently Asked Questions about Aldo's
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data for Aldo's does not contain information regarding the specific number of reviews.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews do not mention any concerns, instead highlighting the mouth-watering soup, high food quality, and attentive service staff.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Aldo's by visiting their official website at https://aldos-ristorante.com/ for more information.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Aldo's has an official website at https://aldos-ristorante.com/, though the provided data does not specify if online ordering is available.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- First-time visitors can expect an intimate Mediterranean bistro atmosphere with attentive service, highly-rated soups, and flavorful starters like fried calamari.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu is extensive, featuring diverse Italian starters and salads alongside numerous dishes catering to over thirty specialized dietary needs.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Aldo’s stands out with a perfect 5.0/5 rating, offering high-quality Italian starters and an extensive range of specialized dietary options.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Jovanna's Special accommodates keto and gluten-free diets, while Tagliatelle Marechiaro is high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, and pescatarian.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Diners highly recommend the mouth-watering soup and flavorful starters, including the artichoke appetizer, bruschetta, fried calamari, and polenta with mushrooms.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- Aldo’s is ideal for dates and special occasions, offering an intimate setting, warm atmosphere, and attentive service rated 5.0/5.
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