Aldo's Ristorante

Appetizers

• Seasonal Soup of the Day

  • Cup$6.00
  • Bowl$8.00

• Aldo's She Crab Soup

  Chesapeake Bay crab roe, lump crab. Sherry, Marsala, Old Bay

  • Cup$9.75

• Shrimp Gorgonzola$15.00

  Six pan seared gulf shrimp, gorgonzola, brandy lobster cream sauce

• Calamari "Award Winning"$14.00

  Lightly breaded and fried squid, homemade marinara

• Avocado & Lump Crab$18.00

  Halved hass avocado, lump crab and lemon aioli, roma tomato, mixed greens, remoulade

• Meatballs Appetizer$14.00

  Three 2.5oz meatballs, homemade marinara, shaved parmesan, crispy basil

• Seared Scallops$15.00

  Four pan seared scallops, roasted red pepper beurre blanc, fava bean puree, pancetta crumble

• Eggplant Stack$12.00

  Pan fried sliced eggplant, vine ripe tomato, fresh mozzarella, marinara, basil

• Tomato and Fresh Homemade Mozzarella$11.00

  Fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil

• Burrata Mozzarella Ball$15.00

  Creamy burrata cheese ball, sliced beefsteak tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, sliced Italian Bread

• Zucchini Fritti$12.00

  Crispy golden brown zucchini, house marinara sauce

• Fresh Little Neck Clams$12.00

  Dozen steamed Chesapeake Bay little neck clams, extra virgin olive oil, white wine, garlic, red pepper, parsley

• Prince Edward Island Mussels$14.00

  Steamed mussels, garlic, white wine, olive oil, parsley, grilled Italian bread. Choice of red or white sauces, mild or hot

• Lollipop Lamb Chops$12.00

  Two Honey Dijon rosemary lamb chops, marinated & grilled, polenta cake, micro salad

• Antipasto$16.00

  Platter of salami, sopressata, mortadella, assorted cheeses, olives and peppers

• New York Strip Carpaccio*$15.00

  Thinly sliced raw New York strip, dijon, capers, shaved parmesan, extra virgin olive oil, micro salad

• Focaccia Bread$4.50

  Thin and crispy wood fired dough, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, parmesan, rosemary

Salads

• Filetto Steak Salad*$18.00

  Grilled and sliced marinated beef tenderloin, mixed greens, roma tomato, cucumber, red onion, crumbled feta cheese, house Italian dressing

• Grilled Salmon Salad*$17.00

  Mixed garden greens, hard-boiled egg, red onion, cherry tomatoes, carrots, fresh dill and mustard vinaigrette

• Caesar Salad*$10.00

  Romaine hearts, garlic croutons, shaved parmesan and house Caesar

  • Add Grilled Chicken$15.00
  • Add Sautéed Shrimp$17.00

• Greek Salad$13.00

  Mixed garden greens, roma tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, pepperoncini, kalamata olives, house Italian dressing

• Cobb Salad$16.00

  Grilled chicken, romaine, avocado, tomato, egg, crispy pancetta, gorgonzola cheese, ranch dressing

• Poached Pear Salad$12.00

  Baby spinach, sliced port wine poached pear, candied pecans, gorgonzola cheese, port Dijon vinaigrette

• Beet Salad$11.00

  Arugula, mixed greens, roasted red and golden beets, goat cheese, caramelized onion, toasted pine nuts, mustard vinaigrette

• House Salad$8.00

  Mixed greens, roma tomato, cucumber, mushroom, carrot, red onions, croutons, house Italian dressing

Pizza

May we suggest as an appetizer sharing pizza from our woodburning brick oven

• Traditional Margherita$12.00

  Our special homemade & perfectly seasoned tomato sauce, fresh basil, and mozzarella

• Pepperoni and Mushroom$13.00

  House pizza sauce, pepperoni, sliced mushroom, mozzarella

• Sausage Ricotta$16.00

  Italian sausage, cherry peppers, grilled onions, mushrooms, roasted garlic whipped ricotta, braised kale, provolone and mozzarella

• Formaggio di Capra Prosciutto$15.00

  Prosciutto di Parma, extra virgin olive oil, baby spinach, goat cheese, caramelized onion, fig balsamic reduction

• Burrata Caprese$16.00

  Basil pesto, balsamic roasted tomato, torn burrata cheese

• BBQ Chicken$15.00

  Sliced red onion, smoked gouda cheese

• Zaatar Pizza$12.00

  Mediterranean herb mix, goat cheese, red onion, sliced roma tomato

• Your Pick$17.00

  Choose 3 items: sausage, pepperoni, prosciutto, peppers, tomatoes, sundried tomatoes, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, fresh mozzarella, goat cheese, pesto sauce, pine nuts

Pasta

Add: 4 Shrimp $9 / Chicken $8 / Lump crabmeat $10 / 4 Scallops $9 / 2 Meatballs $9 / Sausage $7 / 4oz Salmon $9. **Half orders of pasta may be ordered for half price plus $3

• Penne Mare é Monti$20.00

  Pan seared shrimp, sautéed chicken, brandy tomato cream sauce, fresh basil

• Seasonal Ravioli$23.00

  Rotating seasonally inspired ravioli created by the chef

• Fettuccine Alfredo$17.00

  Parmesan cream, sweet peas, prosciutto ham

  • Add Chicken$20.00
  • Add 6 Shrimp$24.00
  • Add 4 Scallop$25.00

• Shrimp Scampi$23.00

  Sautéed gulf shrimp, garlic, butter, shallots, lobster stock, white wine, fresh lemon, parsley, linguine

• Sausage Umbria$20.00

  Italian sausage, wild mushrooms, caramelized onion, roasted garlic crema, toasted pine nuts, braised and truffled kale, strozzapreti pasta

• Shrimp Basilico$24.00

  Pan seared gulf shrimp, roasted tomatoes, shallots, basil pesto, burrata cheese, bucatini pasta

• Linguine with Fresh Clam Sauce$20.00

  1/2 dozen local littleneck clams, baby clams, olive oil, garlic and parsley, choice - red or white sauce, mild or hot

• Penne Mediterranean$16.00

  Baby spinach, mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, onion, pine nuts, olive oil, crumbled feta cheese

• Tortelloni Six Formaggi$19.00

  Sundried tomato and brandy mascarpone cream, basil, shallots, prosciutto

• Broccoli & Penne$16.00

  Broccoli florets, sliced cherry peppers, olive oil, fresh garlic. Add crushed red peppers fif you like it hot!

• Puttanesca$15.00

  Capers, kalamata olives, anchovies, plum tomato, garlic, linguine

• Eggplant Timballo**$16.00

  Wood fired eggplant casserole, crushed tomatoes, mozzarella, cherry tomato sauce, parmesan

• Baked Lasagna**$16.00

  Traditional lasagna finished in our wood-burning oven

• Pasta and Sauce

  Your choice of linguine, capellini, fettuccine, penne

  • w/ Homemade Marinara$13.00
  • w/ Tomato Cream Sauce$16.00
  • w/ Pesto$16.00

• For Our Children$5.00

  A half order of pasta with marinara or cream sauce

House Favorites

Substitution of spinach or vegetables for pasta for $3

• Shrimp Gorgonzola with Angel Hair$25.00

  Eight pan seared gulf shrimp, gorgonzola, brandy lobster cream sauce, capellini pasta

• Romanelli alla Vodka$25.00

  Sautéed gulf shrimp, prosciutto, shallots, Romanelli pasta purses stuffed with fontina, ricotta and parmesan cheese, vodka tomato cream

• Fresh Catch

  The chef's selection of today's fish explained by your server

  • Market

• Pescatore$29.00

  Mussels, scallops, calamari, local little neck clams, Gulf shrimp, olive oil, garlic, plum tomato sauce, linguine

• Chicken Romesco$22.00

  Grilled chicken, roasted red pepper romesco, pesto oil, crumbled feta, sautéed spinach

• Salmon with Fresh Dill$23.00

  Northern Atlantic salmon, olive oil, lime, white wine, honey and dill sauce served with linguine aglio olio

• Risotto Isabella$29.00

  Sweet pea and parmesan risotto, sundried tomato, pan seared shrimp, lump crab, sherry lemon butter

• Bucatini Fra Diavolo$29.00

  Gulf shrimp, Italian sausage, local little neck clams, garlic, pepper, onions, spicy plum tomato sauce, crispy basil

• Chicken or Veal Francese$22.00

  Natural chicken breast or veal medallions lightly floured and egg washed, white wine, lemon, butter, parsley, cappellini

  • w/ Veal$25.00

• Chicken or Veal Marsala$22.00

  Natural chicken breast or veal medallions lightly floured sautéed with fresh mushrooms, Marsala pan sauce served with linguine aglio olio

  • w/ Veal$25.00

• Chicken or Veal Parmigiano$22.00

  Natural chicken breast or veal cutlet lightly breaded with seasoned house bread crumbs and pan fried, topped with marinara, parmesan and house mozzarella, linguine marinara

  • w/ Veal$25.00

• Chicken or Veal Milanese$23.00

  Natural chicken breast or veal cutlet lightly breaded with lemon herb panko bread crumbs and pan fried topped with roma tomatoes, cucumber & red onion, tossed in a lemon vinaigrette

  • w/ Veal$26.00

• Filetto al Cognac$37.00

  Center cut 7oz grilled tenderloin, Cognac peppercorn sauce, served with a side of linguine aglio olio

• Lamb Rosmarino$36.00

  Six grilled lamb chop lollipops, honey rosemary dijon marinade, parmesan polenta cake, sauteed zucchini & roasted red pepper, fig balsamic

Sides

• Spinaci Saltati al Burro$8.00

  Sautéed baby spinach, butter, garlic & parmesan cheese

• Sautéed Broccoli$8.00

  Roasted garlic, extra virgin olive oil

• Sautéed Vegetable Medley$8.00

  Roasted garlic, extra virgin olive oil

• Fresh Local Vegetable Special$8.00

  Che's daily preparation