Aldo’s Ristorante Italiano

Little Italy, Baltimore ... Chef Aldo’s passion and creativity is instantly recognizable when you walk into his warm, well designed dining rooms that are rich with traditional Southern Italian flair.

Two historic 1840 buildings have been seamlessly joined creating a romanticized palazzo, personally crafted by Aldo Vitale, A master carpenter Chef Aldo has personally crafted the many cabinets, the magnificent mahogany bar and the many fine wood touches visitors to Aldo’s enjoy.

The environment provides a visual feast that is heightened by the warmth of sommelier Enrico Espositoe and room captain Sergio Vitale.

Chef Aldo’s passion for locally grown, organic produce as well as his relationship with local farmers, fishmongers and butchers ensures that the diners will partake in an unforgettable experience.

For Restaurant Week, Chef Aldo will feature three courses inspired by his home in Southern Italy ($35.10).

A first course will include a choice of Grilled Flatbread with fresh, delicately roasted vegetables and smoked Gouda; a “Tower of Flash-Fried Eggplant” served parmagiana style; a rich Roasted Red Beet and Mixed Green Salad finished with Gorgonzola cheese and toasted walnuts tossed in a light Champagne Vinaigrette or a sublime Cream of Asparagus soup.

The entrée course includes a satisfyingly light, vegetarian Whole Wheat Linguine served with grape tomatoes, arugula, roasted garlic and Parmigiano Reggiano; a Mustard-Crusted Norwegian Salmon served with a fingerling Potato Salad; Sirloin Steak Frites – 21-day-aged, center cut beef medallions garnished with Gorgonzola-Shallot compound Butter and served with Rosemary-Garlic Patatine Fritte and ruffle Aioli or Chef’s lightly breaded, pan friend Chicken Milanese.Your final course will allow for a choice of Buttermilk Panna Cotta with fresh Berries and Mixed Berry Grappa Coulis – very yummy or a Rustic Fuji Apple Tart with Tahitian Vanilla Gelato.

Chief Sommelier Vincent Transtarenti is at hand to help you choose the perfect wine, like the Chianti Classico, Villa Di Geggiano, Toscana, 2006. With its deep ruby color and rich red berry fruit bouquet and palate, this traditional style wine will gracefully accompany your meal.

Aldo’s Ristorante Italiano
Chef Aldo Vitale
306 South High Street
410/727.0700

Jacquie Kubin is the editor of Donne Tempo Magazine, and The Communities at the Washington Times and two-time award winning writer. Follow Donne Tempo on Twitter and Facebook!