By Richard Gorelick

I've never thought Aldo's gets the attention it deserves. Some of that has to do with the firm opinions Baltimoreans form about restaurants they've never been to, especially when those restaurants happen to be in Little Italy.

Aldo's is not just a pretty good restaurant, all things considered. It's a great one, everything considered.

Aldo's was never a stuffy temple of fine dining, its formally dressed waiters and opulent setting notwithstanding. People have always enjoyed themselves at Aldo's. Wine flows, and so does laughter. As with most great restaurants, Aldo's never asks you to love it or admire it. Aldo's just wants you to have a wonderful dinner.

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