Aldo's Cafe is one of our favorite restaurants in town. We recently ate here on our anniversary, and of course, we had a great time with great food. My wife had her favorite here (which she had been craving for several days!), the Lasagna ($25). She loved it. I need to have a low carb meal (which is difficult in an Italian restaurant). I usually get the eggplant rolls in meat sauce, but this time there was a new dish on the special menu: Calamari Steak ($25.50). It was delicious! it was tender and covered with a fantastic thick sauce. Yummy! Since it was our anniversary, they provided us with a Tiramisu for dessert (not a low carb item, but extremely tasty, and worth going off the diet to enjoy this). Fresh bread and oil with balsamic vinegar is also provided before the food arrives. The service is friendly and prompt. We enjoy the decor of large photos of Italy. read more

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Food is excellent. Our family got different pastas. Salads were excellent - Mediterranean especially. Grilled salmon excellent. Lasagna was good but hard. Service was good. Ambience quiet. Quality taste almost as good as Italy! read more

I had been craving a really good Cesar salad and decided to order from Aldo's. I have been to the bigger restaurant and everything we had was so good so I thought I would give the cafe a try. The salad was so fresh and delish. They packed an insane amount of salad into the container. I would request extra dressing next time because there was so much salad. They also included warm fresh bread and it was so good. I'll definitely be returning to this cafe location. read more

Aldo's Cafe - Cesar salad and fresh bread - Italian Near Me - Los Gatos, California

Delicious and authentic Italian food. Great location in beautiful down town Los Gatos. Wonderful ambiance, great staff and service. Aldo's is the best. You might be lucky to meet Aldo the owner. He is a great guy and a incredible Chef. Aldo's never disappoints! Lydia Norcia read more

We love coming here! Aldo is so friendly and welcoming! The food is great and it's always busy. They will even make items especially for you! Everything on the menu is delicious! Our new favorite restaurant! read more

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When we were visiting family in Los Gatos, we had to go back to Aldo's as it is that great. It is a favorite of my brother's and it is obvious why. The food and service is perfect, and yet it simply laid out inside that you feel extremely comfortable. I had a half order of the Penne Bolognese and it was very tasty. Our daughter split the Cavatelli with my brother. Very good and lots of flavor. Our sister-in-law had a Calamari Steak which was prepared Piccata style...also very good. The salad before our meals was gorgeous and also very flavorful. Our server Layla was a gem. So friendly and efficient. We will be back the next time we visit our family. read more

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Outstanding food and service. Delicious pasta dishes. Service is great! Can't wait to return.

We tried this place for the first time, and everything was great! The complimentary bread has great taste & texture; oil & balsamic vinegar is provided at the table. We started with the spinach salad in a Dijon dressing with candied nuts and tomatoes; it was very good. My daughter had the chicken marsala, which was excellent. My husband had the tortellini pasta in tomato cream sauce with ham & peas, and it was great. My salmon fettuccini in vodka sauce turned out to be my daughter's favorite, so we did a bit of trading. :) We shared the tiramisu for dessert, and it was great! The service was wonderful all around. I'm glad we found this restaurant. I am sure we will be back. read more

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Best Puttanesca ever Great service Ambience works well No hard liquor Limited seating Very good food Loud read more

Aldo's Cafe - Chef ‍ - Italian Near Me - Los Gatos, California

My new GO TO place for Italian cuisine! This place has been around for awhile, but recently I remembered it as I was craving Italian food to celebrate my birthday with a friend. The salads were what I remembered with fondness as the vegetables are so FRESH snd seasonal. You can tell they know how to source the best ingredients. The pasta was so perfectly cooked, sauces were on point and chicken was tender. The pizza was also thin crust as I like it, toppings were new to me, but they worked! We ended with tiramisu dessert to celebrate. AMAZING!! The decor was all photos of Italy and places that brought back memories for my friend, who traveled to Italy. The ambience is refined, but not stuffy. I highly recommend this place! Since it's popular among the locals, best to call ahead and make a reservation. read more

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Aldo,s was recommended by friends, and what great recommendation. We had an early dinner, we got there at 5:00, we were greeted by a very nice young lady, we were given water and bread right away. She came back to see if we had questions, then took our order. We soon after got our order, they offered cheese, refilled our bread , water and refilled our olive oil and balsamic. The cavatelli was cooked to perfection, it had tomato's , spinach and sausage. A very fresh and tasty dish. My husband had the chicken parmigiana, I had to taste it, juicy and tender yet slightly crispy on the outside, with mozzarella and delicious delicate red sauce on top. And fresh sautéed spinach on the side. Oh another thing the bread is delicious, I asked if it was made in house, he said yes it's made daily. It's a small cafe, but very beautifully decorated and with an Italian ambiance. But one thing that resonates with me was the staff, everyone was so friendly and then way they greeted their guests was like family, this is difficult to find these days. A must try! read more

Aldo's Cafe - Cavatelli and sausage pasta - Italian Near Me - Los Gatos, California

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Aldo's is close to where I live and I have been meaning to go here for a while now. Also interesting to note that they have another location not too far from here on the same street. We were here for dinner last night and had a good experience. The staff was friendly and professional. They only have wine and beer (only Peroni) and I had a nice tall glass of the Peroni. I also had the mozzarella Caprese, the pizza with prosciutto and gorgonzola, and the chocolate tartufo. Everything was decent, not amazing and not bad. read more

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I'm always in search of good Italian food, which for some reason, seems to be difficult to find in the Bay Area. I was really happy to try Aldo's Cafe in Los Gatos at my friend's suggestion. She is a local whose parents dined here once a week for decades, so that tells you a little bit about how long Aldo's has been feeding the residents of the South Bay. We stopped by for lunch on a weekday at 11:45. There were already some people dining inside, solo and larger groups. Service was prompt and friendly, with water and bread brought out quickly. The server and host were also very accommodating in bringing out butter for the warm bread. I decided to get one of the daily specials, which was a cavatelli pasta with sausage, tomatoes, and spinach. I liked the fact that it had both protein and vegetables. I wasn't sure what sauce it would come with but was pleased to see that it was basically a thin tomato-based sauce that was probably made by adding a little pasta water to thicken it. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, and I liked the balance of sausage and veggies. The portion size was generous without being overbearing. I ate the whole thing and was very happy with my dish. I would happily return to Aldo's another time. Parking in the lot is quite easy, and their location is just off Highway 9 and 17, for easy access. read more

This is the second time I've organized a gathering here, and once again, I am genuinely inspired by the exceptional service. Aldo, who is the owner, is just an AMAZING human being. Always accommodating and giving with his big heart, he has. Aldo's staff have shown remarkable friendliness and professionalism, going above and beyond to create an unforgettable experience. Daniel's expertise ensured that everything was perfect and ready for our arrival. The food delights the palate, and the drinks are outstanding! The ambiance sets an ideal backdrop for any event. I adore this place; it radiates warmth and cleanliness. I highly recommend his other location in Los Gatos, too! read more

I came here with my friends about two weeks ago and had their pizza. It was amazing and tasty, i would recommend this to those looking for a nice Italian dish served by great staff. read more

Food is great and large portion sizes. Staff is very welcoming and food was ready at time indicated.

The food was excellent as was the service. Clean and inviting will go again. The portions are big, so might think of splitting, but all was delicious read more

we have gone Aldo's restaurant very often service there is excellent as well as food. Tonight we went to the cafe. gentleman there greeted sat us down immediately very nice. Food was very good but the waitress was less than nice acted like she did not want be there made no att empt what so ever to check on us. she brought us the bill did not say anything I had to ask the gentleman that sat us to take the bill . She did not acknowledge us at all. The rest of the crew was great and I hope Aldo sees this. It was around 6:15 6:30 on 6/28 this waitress ruined our experience. She definitely had a attitude. read more

I've been going here for years since I used to live in Campbell. It was well known that they have the best caesar salad in the LG area for a quick lunch/to go meal. I went back about two weeks ago with a friend and we had the pasta special which was a white wine sauce penne tomato pasta dish, and the recommended cab from our waiter. We had a great time - excellent prompt service, pastas were a perfect al dente, and the wine was great. Nothing to distract from catching up with a good friend. Highly recommend this spot for dinner or lunch! The caesar is still killer. read more

Delicious food and great service. I will be visiting again. I told some co-workers about the establishment. They agree with me and couldn't stop thanking me. read more

Noelle's Yelp Notebook 2018 Aldo's Cafe is a family favorite. I came here for lunch with our family priest recently. The parking lot is tiny and so are the parking spaces- so be aware. It's located in the same shopping center as Fidelity and Starbucks. The footprint of the restaurant is small and the tables tend to be close together. They have new lighting fixtures which are really pretty. It's definitely a locals favorite and kind of off the beaten path so to speak. We both ordered iced teas. Giuessepi was our waiter- super friendly and attentive as usual. We were given bread which we had with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, the bread was baked to perfection crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Our family priest had a spinach salad with salmon which he loved (it was super fresh the greens and the salmon looked amazing). I had the margherita pizza which was giant - it was delicious but it wasn't like there normal margherita pizza I'm used to (tomato sauce with rounds of fresh mozzarella) their version is shredded cheese over the entire pizza, the tomato sauce and cheese were outstanding. Our iced teas were refilled without needing to ask for more. Great customer service (Giusessepi is authentically kind to all his customers) and delicious food make this a winner in my Yelp Notebook :) Noelle's Notes Reservations strongly recommended as it's a popular spot among locals. Friendly and good customer service Fresh and delish food read more

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Great service, delicious food and easy parking! Going there again tomorrow to have lunch with friends and celebrate 2 birthdays!!

Horrible lasagna... it was so dry even the pasta was dry... the cherry on top was the rubbery cheese they put on it. I don't like giving bad reviews but this was a totally extreme experience compared to the wonderful pasta experience I had at Aldos on Winchester. read more

Aldo's Cafe - Italian Near Me - Los Gatos, California

Great service, great food, relaxing atmosphere. And the complementary bread - delicious! The Salmon Piccata is my go to.

I had the bruschetta and penne al pesto - tube pasta with sausage and mushrooms in a pesto sauce. I didn't even realize how hungry I was until I realized I ate the entire plate of pasta! The food is nothing short of phenomenal. Highly recommend this spot. read more

We like this place. The parking is easy, the servers are attentive, it's quiet enough to have a conversation and hear each other. The food is good. The atmosphere is pleasant. Three of us went here for lunch and we were all happy. My two friends had pastas which looked good and I had the salmon which was very good. They brought a lovely dessert out for my friend's birthday. This is our second time here and we will be back. read more

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I love coming to Aldo's , always great food and service, the ambiance is also outstanding I have been coming here and Aldo on Winchester since they open read more

Always fantastic. Eggplant rolatini light and not breaded. Beautiful salads. Seafood pasta is terrific. The staff is extremely polite and attentive. read more

Review #318 - 2018 After our outing at Spina Farms, we decided to head over to Aldo's for lunch since I had this place bookmarked a little while ago. My sister usually doesn't care for Italian too much since she feels that it's too heavy for her taste, but she agreed to come with me any way. We showed up around 1 PM & were seated immediately since the place wasn't too busy. I ordered the linguine alla vongole and asked if it was ok to add the white sauce and our waiter was more than happy to accommodate. My sister got the penne al salmone with the white sauce as well. Our food arrived about 10-15 minutes later and we were both ready to chow down. I really liked my linguine alla vongole. It was super flavorful. The clams tasted super fresh. My sister's penne al salmone was pretty good as well. I'm not too crazy about penne since it doesn't really absorb the flavors and it wasn't as flavorful as my dish. Service was very friendly and attentive. Serving size is very generous for the price. We'll definitely be back if we're in the area. read more

Aldo's Cafe - 10/20/2018: very tasty - Italian Near Me - Los Gatos, California

Some dishes might be slightly overpriced (pastas and gnocchi), but generally speaking, this restaurant provides quality dishes. Set lunches are of an excellent value for money. Sauces are fine and in proper quantities in salads. Tomatoes sauce is excellent, fresh, tasty and light. Pasta sauces are not buttery. Their ham (sorry can't recall the Italian name) is what we get in France/Spain/Italy. I felt like home. Strongly recommended for business lunches. read more

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My favorite spot for pasta!!! Met a friend here for lunch and was blown away by their pasta! Full of flavor, generous pasta and cheese portions and attentive service. read more

Lived in LG now for 8 years and never stopped here to eat. I saw a picture of their margharita pizza and it looked very close to a new york city pizza, so I thought I'd give it a try. (I'm from NYC and always on the search for a good approximation of a NYC slice.) The pizza was GREAT! Really good crust, thin, crisp with good sauce and cheese. It's not cheap at $18 for sort of like a medium pizza, but the taste was worth it. Love it! read more

I had this recommended from a fellow Yelper Elite. We went on a Friday night around 8pm. There was no wait at all. We got a cheap bottle of Chanti ($26) the eggplant rolotini special and the veal milanese. Both came with a side of mediocre veggies and a (slightly too) garlic-y spaghetti. But the absolute star was the crispy veal cutlet for $17. I was at Nashmarkt in Cambpell last weekend and had a cutlet that was as good for 2x the price. It was great. The eggplant dish was also good, but didn't really compare with the outstanding veal. Our server - who everyone recommend - Guiseppe - was very efficient and kind. It was $70 before tip. I want that cutlet again! read more

Aldo's Cafe - Eggplant rolatini - Italian Near Me - Los Gatos, California

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Consistent - Solid - Perfect! I believe though this place has amazing Italian food of which the traditional Eggplant Parmesan with a side of meatballs is my personal favorite, I strongly believe that this places thrives solely due to Giuseppe! It is so organized, so well run, the entire working staff is a wonderful team like a great symphony. Would strongly recommend and absolutely return!! read more

It was 95 and we were not in the mood to cook. Our neighbors suggested Aldo's so we agreed and set a reservation. We arrived promptly. There was no one at the cramped hostess stand. A waiter finally waived us to a table after a short wait. My son and I shared. Cesar salad, my neighbors the house salad and hubby had minestrone soup. Cesar was yummy, right amount of dressing. Neighbors loved their salad, hubby said soup was so so. I ordered the sausage pizza, son the tortellini, hubby chicken parm, neighbors got veal Marsala, fettuccine Alfredo and meat ravioli. My pizza was huge and super tasty. More than 1/2 came home. Everyone loved their dinners. We ordered profiteroles and chocolate cake. Everything delicious. I would say service was decent. Music was a little too aggressive rock for the style of restaurant, t.v. At bat was not needed. read more

Thank you Aldo's Cafe for the pasta made with love for our frontline employees at Good Samaritan Hospital. Your kind gestures is deeply appreciated by the staff. Btw the pasta was delicious!!! read more

I've been a customer many times. But an experience today leaves me surprised and disappointed. Today my guest and I both ordered the Cesar Salad. Our server asked if we wanted anchovies--a conventional, historically standard ingredient. We said we'd like them, knowing that diners may prefer that they be omitted. She did not tell us that, as with typical added ingredients such as chicken, that the anchovies would cost more. Imagine my surprise when I found that $1.50 per person was added to the bill for the anchovies, supposedly a standard recipe item. I brought this to our server's attention with these exact words: "I do not mean to seem disrespectful to you in any way, but . . . " She did not offer to adjust the bill. Indeed, she seemed visibly upset at me. This is not a matter of a $3 charge on a $40 bill. It is how a charge, not listed on the menu, was added for a traditionally integral item, and the customer, when ordering, was not told of an additional cost. Recall the old saying? "Sometimes your customers don't complain. They just . . . go away. And you never find out why." I have tried to do Aldo's a favor. I wonder if they will appreciate it. I will never know. I will never return. And remember the classical definition of a customer: someone who returns. read more

Aldo's Cafe features the best Italian cuisine in the Bay Area. The atmosphere is relaxed and the service is top notch. Great portions and menu options to fit all appetites. Social distancing is observed and the outdoor dining features heaters and plenty of space between tables. My wife and I have been coming here for over three years. For our last visit we placed an order to go for a family member and we're given three loaves of bread. It's generosity like this and attention to detail that will keep us coming back for years to come definitely recommend it to anyone! read more

Aldo's Cafe - Three loaves of bread included in our to go order tonight! - Italian Near Me - Los Gatos, California

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We ordered food to go and when we got home this is what we got. I paid 21$ for 10 tortellini ........and the other pasta which was also 21$ was missing the sauce entirely. Although the food we got did taste good it was extremely over priced for the amount of food and the missed sauce. Pictures attached. read more

Aldo's Cafe - 10 tortellini for $21 - Italian Near Me - Los Gatos, California

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Support local businesses here in Los Gatos. Thank You Aldo. Pizza was fantastic. Thank you Aldo, Giuseppe, Marco read more

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