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Aldo's
Cuisine: European, Italian
Price Range: $$$
10Best Says
Aldo's is considered by far and away the most gourmet restaurant in Baltimore's Little Italy. Family owned, Chef and son Sergio Vitale is a true foodie. He travels the world, checks out different... Read More
Aldo's is considered by far and away the most gourmet restaurant in Baltimore's Little Italy. Family owned, Chef and son Sergio Vitale is a true foodie. He travels the world, checks out different restaurants, sources the very best in meats and local produce. Vitale is insistent on not drowning their natural goodness in butter and cream.
Their crab cakes are made from fresh local Blue Crab, with a true crab flavor. They're cooked "sous vide", allowing the seafood to remain super moist. The cakes have a good hit of Old Bay, fresh parsley and seasoned breading. They're nice and crisp outside and since they're not manhandled, they're remain tender inside. The interior of this classic Baltimore row home has been transformed to resemble an outdoor Italian restaurant, complete with sidewalk . . . but the "interior" tables are comfier and more private.
Their crab cakes are made from fresh local Blue Crab, with a true crab flavor. They're cooked "sous vide", allowing the seafood to remain super moist. The cakes have a good hit of Old Bay, fresh parsley and seasoned breading. They're nice and crisp outside and since they're not manhandled, they're remain tender inside. The interior of this classic Baltimore row home has been transformed to resemble an outdoor Italian restaurant, complete with sidewalk . . . but the "interior" tables are comfier and more private.
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Address:
306 S High St
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-727-0700
Hours:
- Sun-Thu: 5pm-10pm
- Fri-Sat: 5pm-11pm
Website:
aldositaly.com
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Tamar Alexia Fleishman
Baltimore Local Expert
- Crab Cakes, Italian: "Ask for their made in-house Limoncello, the famous chilled Italian lemon after-dinner drink."
- Best Restaurants: "Limoncello, the famous chilled Italian lemon after dinner drink, is made in-house."
- Best for Crab Cakes Because: It's great to have authentic flavors done in a modern chef way in such an elegant setting.
- Best for Italian, Best Restaurants Because: Aldo's breaks away from the commonly seen mass-produced in a giant pan dishes. Techniques like sous-vide and gourmet ingredients are married to Italian recipes.
