Aldo's Ristorante

Dined at Aldo’s Italian in Middlebury tonight. Seated by the bar at a high-top—fine, but no bread or dipping oil unless you beg for it. Bartender poured me a ‘hard cider’ that tasted like dark beer; wife’s martini was basically olive brine. Had to nudge for grated cheese and hot pepper flakes in my pasta fazool—they never showed. Calamari appetizer was spot on, seafood fra diavolo divine, chicken Francese superb. Service? accented staff, one bloke nearly bowled me over while I was walking towards the restroom. Cappuccino and dessert saved the evening, but barely. Three stars—food shines, everything else drags.

Great food & friendly staff! Highly recommend.. cant wait to visit again soon!

This place has incredible ambiance, perfect for a special date, and the staff is warm and welcoming. I was immediately taken with how beautiful it is here. The Incident: I arrived with a group and immediately notified the host of my mollusk allergy (clams, oysters, abalone). He assured me they could accommodate. An hour later, after only amazing bread rolls and a glass of wine, I still had no safe food. Out of hunger and against the waiter's direct warning not to share my friends' food, I tried a small amount of vegetables, mashed potatoes, and steak. The Result: I had to abruptly excuse myself to take Claritin and Benadryl as I felt the slow onset of anaphylaxis. The waiter was honestly vigilant in his warning—the failure lay in the kitchen's execution and protocols. The Verdict: My fr

We've eaten here a few times now & always enjoy ourselves. This time we were celebrating some medical milestones & dropped in for a quick lunch, although mostly we come for dinner. Lunch was good. Great drinks, great menu, and a fun time. I really love the patio furniture here, even though we typically eat indoors.

My friend and I stopped by this wonderful establishment to celebrate a big win for her and decided to go with appetizers and drinks! We were not disappointed at all with the food selection or the drinks we had! There are vegetarian options which all of the appetizers we did get were vegetarian friendly! The service was phenomenal also. Our server was attentive. Definitely a great place to stop in and grab a quick bite or have dinner! The restaurant is also beautifully decorated!