Aldo's Fine Italian Restaurant, Santa Barbara, CA
Fine Italian Dining Since 1986

Tel: 805.963.6687

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DINNER MENU

Appetizers & Pizza

 

Appetizers & Pizzas
A nice place to start your meal

Insalata Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, basil, and olive oil.

$6.95

Bruschetta Uno

Tomatoes, basil, olive oil, and fresh mozzarella served on crostini.

$6.95

 

Garlic-Cheese Bread
A lively garlic spread with melted mozzarella.

$3.95

 

Mushrooms and Artichoke Hearts
Sauteed with white wine, lemon, garlic.

Calamari Alla Siciliana
Olives, tomatoes, capers, garlic, and anchovies.

Local Mussels (Seasonal)
Steamed in white wine, garlic, and herbs.

Crab Cakes
Moist and rich, served with our honey-ginger aoli.

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$8.95

Tomato-Basil-Artichoke Heart Pizza
Mozzarella, marinara sauce, artichoke hearts, fresh basil, and tomatoes. 

Cilantro Chicken Pizza
Grilled chicken, cilantro pesto, mozzarella, tomatoes, and pine nuts.

Italian Sausage Pizza
Mozzarella, herbs, sausage, and tomato sauce.

$9.95
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$9.95
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$9.95

Pizza Quatro Formaggi
Parmigiana, mozzarella, gorgonzola, Romano and tomato sauce.

$9.95

 

Pizza Bianca
Red bell peppers, onions, Kalamata olives, and capers, on an Alfredo-mozzarella base

$9.95

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Aldo's Italian Restaurant

CONTACT INFORMATION

805.963.6687

1031 State Street,
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Hours:
Sun - Thurs: 11am - 9:30pm Fri - Sat: 11am - 10:30 pm
Sunday Brunch: 11am - 2 pm

 

Beverages

 

Beverages

Natural Bottled Water
(unlimited refills)
Orange Juice
Apple Juice
Cranberry Juice
Tropical Iced Tea (refills)
Fair Trade Coffee & Tea
Espresso
Cappuccino
Mocha / Latte

$2.00/person
 
$3.50
$2.50
$2.50
$3.00
$3.00
$3.00/$3.50
$3.75/$4.50
$3.75/$4.50

 

Sodas
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Lemonade 

Domestics
Bud, Bud Light, Miller Lite

Premiums
Peroni, Heineken, Amstel, Firestone, Stella Artois, Guinness, Buckler (non-alcoholic), Telegraph California Ale (local draft),

Fat Tire (22 oz.)
Ask Your server about today’s featured beer

$3.00
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 Indicates vegetarian selection.

18% gratuity will be added to parties of 7 or more. We ask that your cell phones be turned to vibrate or completely off.  Phone conversations, if necessary, can be held on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant. Scornful staring is permitted/encouraged. Thanks for your cooperation.

Smoking is at the discretion of the management and allowed in designated outdoor areas only. A note about dietary considerations: We will do our best to accommodate you. Yes, we can address most any of your no-carb, low-carb, high-carb, and vegetarian needs.

Aldo likes the food pyramid… Like Momma said “everything in moderation”

Salads

 

Salads
All of our dressings are made in house

 

Farmers
Mixed baby greens with baked goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, carrots, green beans, and pine nuts tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette.

$13.95

 

Seafood Spinach

Sautéed sea scallops, shrimp, calamari, and the daily catch on a bed of spinach with tomatoes; tossed in a creamy Italian dressing.

$13.95

 

Greek Village
Romaine, tomatoes, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, red onions and cucumbers tossed in our house vinaigrette.

$12.95

 

Steak
Mixed greens, tomatoes, feta, and red onions in a balsamic vinaigrette topped with grilled sliced sirloin.

$14.95

 

Aldo's Caesars
(Yes there are anchovies…no we can’t take them out)

Add Chicken
Add Shrimp ~
make your Caesar extra special!!!

$11.95
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$13.95
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Salads

 

House Specialties
The Best of The Best

 

Chicken Risotto Romano
Arborio rice in a tarragon cream sauce with a seasoned grilled chicken breast and Romano cheese.

Veal Saltimbocca
Sliced veal topped with proscuitto, sage, and gorgonzola, covered with our Marsala wine sauce; served with ravioli al burro.

Cioppino
Our version of the traditional fishermen’s stew; calamari, shrimp, mussels, crab, and sea scallops, in a zesty tomato broth, garnished with fresh lemon, basil, and extra virgin olive oil.

Stuffed Chicken Breast
Chicken breast with sage, bacon, and mozzarella, finished in a creamy mushroom sauce; served with mashed potatoes.

Pork Chop Agro Dolce
One half-pound oven roasted French rib-chop with our sweet and sour dried cherry sauce, rosemary, capers, and pine nuts; served with fettuccine Alfredo. Very special!

Scallops Cazuela la Paz
Sea scallops with tomatoes, mushrooms, and spinach, oven baked in a light cream sauce with bread crumbs and romano cheese; served with stuffed rigatoni Marinara. Buono!

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Osso Buco
Veal shank slow roasted in red wine, carrots, onions, and tomatoes
As Good As It Gets!!  Saturday Night Only.

$23.95

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Seafood

 

Fish & Seafood
Ask your server about today's specials

 

Mahi Mahi with Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce
Mahi Mahi filet with a light tomato cream sauce; served with fusilli pomodoro.

Salmon Cilantro
Lemon juice, wine, cilantro pesto, pine nuts, and tomatoes; served with fusilli pomodoro.

Salmon Piccata
Lemon juice, white wine and capers; served with fettuccine alfredo.

Shrimp Scampi
Garlic, shallots, lemon juice and sherry; served with orzo pasta.

Sea Scallops Limone
Tender scallops in a lemon tarragon cream sauce on a bed of spinach with tomatoes.

$19.95
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Chicken Parmigiana

 

Chicken
our fresh chicken breasts are skinless and boneless

 

Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded and fried chicken breast topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese; served with fusilli marinara.

Chicken Picatta
Sautéed chicken breast with lemon juice, white wine, and capers; served with fettuccine Alfredo.

Chicken Marsala
Marsala wine sauce, fresh sage, mushrooms, onions, and sun-dried tomatoes; served with orzo pasta.

$17.95
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Steak

 

Veal & Beef
Some of our most popular items

 

Veal Picatta
Sautéed scaloppini, lemon juice, white wine and capers, served with fettuccine Alfredo.

Veal Parmigiana
Breaded and sautéed scaloppini topped with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella; served with fusilli marinara.

Wild Mushroom Risotto with Sliced Sirloin
Arborio rice simmered in a demi-glace with porcini mushrooms, Romano cheese, and sliced sirloin steak.

Filet Mignon
1/2 pound filet with a Dijon-caper sauce; served with portobello mushroom stuffed ravioli.

Pepper Encrusted New York with Mushroom Cream Sauce
10 ounces of New York steak served with mashed potatoes.

Add a side of scampi or sea scallops al burro to any entree for 5.00

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$27.95

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Eggplant

 

Eggplant
Vegetarian or just in the mood

Eggplant Agro Dolce
Sautéed eggplant in honey and balsamic vinegar with sun-dried cherries, walnuts, and marinara sauce; served with fettuccine alfredo.

$14.95

Eggplant Parmigiana

Breaded and fried eggplant covered with marinara and melted mozzarella; served with fusilli marinara.

$14.95

 

Eggplant Genovese
Roasted eggplant filled with ricotta cheese, basil, sun-dried tomatoes, and baked with marinara sauce and mozzarella.

$14.95

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Pasta

 

Pasta
Add Salmon $4, Scallops $4, Mussels $4, Shrimp $3,
Chicken $3, Sausage $3

 

Linguine Marinara or Bolognese with Meat Balls
A thin flat noodle with either our chunky vegetable tomato sauce or our rich and meaty Bolognese (ground turkey, beef, and pork).

Linguine with Seafood
Shrimp, sea scallops, and calamari in your choice of marinara or Alfredo sauce.

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$19.95

 

Ravioli Rosa
Smoked cheese filled ravioli with artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes and Kalamata olives in a tomato cream sauce.

$17.95

 

Ravioli with Sage and Shrimp
Portobello and cheese stuffed ravioli in a garlic butter sauce with sage and shrimp. 

Ravioli with Chicken and Cilantro
Smoked cheese filled ravioli, with grilled chicken, pine nuts, and tomatoes in our lemon-cilantro pesto sauce.

Stuffed Rigatoni with Sea Scallops
Cheese and artichoke filled spinach rigatoni in alfredo sauce with walnuts and sea scallops. Molto good!

Fettuccine Carbonara
Pancetta, bacon, onions, peas and Alfredo sauce.

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$16.95

 

Fettuccine Alfredo
Don't tell your Cardiologist!

$15.95

Angel Hair Pomodoro
Extra virgin olive oil, garlic, fresh tomatoes and basil.
Add sea scallops, chicken, or shrimp? 

$14.95

Capellini Aglio e Olio
Lightly fried garlic with extra virgin olive oil tossed with angel hair pasta and a hint of rosemary. Simply delicious!

$14.95

 

Gnocchi Duo
Potato flour pillows in a tangy Gorgonzola cream sauce topped with our zesty marinara. A perfect union!

Lasagna Bolognese
Layers of pasta, cheese, and homemade meat sauce.

$16.95
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$15.95

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All of our entrees are served with soup or salad.

Our house soup is swordfish chowder in a light tomato broth with Italian herbs and spices.

Ask your server about today’s soup.

All of our salad dressings are made in house.

Your choices are: Caesar, honey mustard, ranch, blue cheese, and Italian.

HALF-WAY MENU

$6.95
We’ll meet You Halfway Menu
1/2 Sandwiches, Salads & Pastas
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