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Aldino at The Vineyard
1203 North Loop 1604 W at Blanco, San Antonio, TX 78258, United States
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Aldino at The Vineyard

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Da
Review №1

Our family always enjoy dining at Aldino at The Vineyard. My daughter absolutely loves the salad dressing!Since moving to San Antonio, Aldino is probably our top favorite Italian restaurant.Everything is made fresh in the kitchen and is delicious.They recently came out with some new items and we definitely recommend giving it a try.If you still have room for desert, their chocolate cake is absolutely fabulous.Never had a bad experience here which is why we continue to come back!

Sa
Review №2

Lovely Italian restaurant. We visited for Restaurant Week and enjoyed both the menu offered for the event and the Aldino’s menu. We both had a great lunch during the week. When we arrived there was little to no wait. Good portion sizes and the quality of the food was great.

An
Review №3

Service was good, ambience was a good - maybe a little loud at times, and the food was delightful.The Caprese starter was delicious, well plated, with pretty good balance and textures. The chicken stuffed with prosciutto/spinach/mozzarella with risotto was so tasty - better than Id anticipated.We had a little dessert hitch - Id skip the chocolate cake and go for the cheesecake. The chocolate cake was the only part of the meal I wasnt impressed with. My friend enjoyed the tiramisu, but really the cheesecake topped the three we tried.It was a bit of a drive from where I live, so it might be a while till I return, but Ill be looking forward to it.

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Review №4

Delicious homemade Italian cooking. Wonderful service and greetings from the owner. Made to feel special and at home. And the best cheesecake dessert ever !!!

Mi
Review №5

We LOVE coming here!!!! Monica s the best bartender…. From Carajillos to Cucumber martinis- they have them all!!!Great place to hang out with friendsAnd have a good time!!!!

to
Review №6

This was our first experience with Aldinos and it was fantastic. It was my brides birthday AND our 26th Anniversary!!! I called and made a reservation. Faith was our server and a dandy she was. She made the entire experience so much fun and pleasurable. All of the food was stellar and desserts (cheese cake and crème brulée) were simply super. Thanks again for a memorable time! We will be back.

Ra
Review №7

Great service and exceptional food. The patio is wonderful..

D
Review №8

The whole experience was wonderful - great food, service and atmosphere. Our server couldnt have been better. She went the extra mile for us. It was a birthday/anniversary celebration.

Da
Review №9

We love Aldino at The Vineyard! My wife and I wandered in a couple of years ago, and immediately felt at home. The bar manager, Monica, is warm, friendly, and extremely good at what she does. We usually sit in the bar area because of her great attention and superb service. The food is outstanding, the drinks are well mixed, and the service is second to none.

Mi
Review №10

It was EXCELLENT..the shrimp plate l ordered were delicious an huge. Salad an most of all the bartender was also great inMaking the Cosmopolitan drink. I give ALDINOS a 5 star rating.

no
Review №11

Authentic Italian food. Felt like in Italy when I was there. Best Italian restaurant in San Antonio for pizza, spaghetti. Large portions and great wines. Not too crazy about the capuchino coffee; it was too heavy creamy when served. Bread was warm, but could be hit and miss. Once time I got it served not cooked all the way.But the services were nice, and could not beat the location, in the shopping center with Target and Whole Food!

Jo
Review №12

I know, no restaurant is perfect. But, Aldino’s comes close to it. There is nothing not to really like here. parking, atmosphere, staff and food are all top notch.I had to scratch to find something to complain about. It might be the fact that their clams linguine are not in their little clam shell but pieces of little clam spread loosely through the pasta which does not give the dish it’s full clam flavor. One cannot be sure that they didn’t open up a can of clam meat, grind it up and spread it through the pasta.Having found that, what a great Italian restaurant, one of the best, if not the best in the San Antonio area.

Ta
Review №13

Even with the crazy storm, that left the restaurant with out power, the staff cared for the customers above their usual stands of excellence.Monica, who works the bar, took hold of the situation and made me feel very comfortable with the situation. I have dinner at Aldinos often and see Monica, Cody and other staff care for the guest with wonderful Smiles

Ga
Review №14

Absolute pleasure. Not rushed but steady flow, got my appetizer with plenty of time before entree. Lunch special is $13!, for quality Italian food that’s a deal. My server was Candy, delightful and was caring professionally for several tables around mine.Cudos to the management, well done. *****

St
Review №15

Have enjoyed their brunch numerous times over the last 15 years, however had never made it out here for dinner. Was very pleased with the entire experience. The waitstaff was very nice and attentive and the food was excellent! The bruschetta appetizer with shrimp, crab and avocado was amazing. Both pasta dishes we had were very good. Extremely reasonably priced for such high quality food. Will definitely be back soon.

Ma
Review №16

Second time here and its been a consistent exeptional customer service, ambiance and all senses inmerse in my meal from first to last bite. Great selection of drinks and my Sangria was made just perfect for my taste. My seafood medley soup was brought out at a perfect temperature and didnt disappoint, until the moment I noticed I had none left. 😆 I definetly recommend paying more than one visit to Aldino.

Lo
Review №17

Excellent food. Great service. Decent prices. Easy in and out. Good parking. Wonderful atmosphere. Exquesit

Jo
Review №18

Good wholesome comfort food. Would appreciate it if one could phone ahead enroute to get on the seating list.

Mi
Review №19

Busy, bustling happy place to have lunch. Food was absolutely delicious, service was impeccable.Will go back next week!

An
Review №20

My wife wanted to give Aldino a four but I found too many faults.We went here for Restaurant Week in San Antonio, as it gives the Chefs’ an opportunity to showcase their talent and we wanted to see what Aldino had to offer.I’m in agreement with the other reviews, the staff is friendly and accommodating.The presentation was also well done. Unfortunately the meal was severely lacking.The steak was initially undercooked and lacked flavor, the vegetables were over cooked, the potatoes were hard. My wife’s fish was chunky and a clear sign of also being over cooked.The strawberries needed ripening, and the crust was extremely tough on the desert.

Ca
Review №21

Love this place feels like being in Italy. Food is great!Went again june 2021 - the food is to die for wveryone lived their plate. Service was outstanding.

La
Review №22

The food was pretty good. The restaurant was not overly crowded. Our server was kind of interesting. She did a good job but was a little slow to get things done. I would have given 5 stars but my friend and I both couldnt taste lemon in the sauce of our pasta dish despite them stating it was a lemon white wine sauce. Also, there were several people at the bar watching a sports game I believe. One woman screamed a profanity very loudly when the other team scored. I had my 6 year old child with me. When I go to a restaurant and pay $25 for a pasta dish Id prefer my child not hear such words from the staff. It was just very inappropriate for such a pricey and beautiful atmosphere that they have created there.

Ro
Review №23

I thought this place was awesome. My waitress had me laughing Non-Stop. The food was awesome, the portions were great, the Ambiance was spectacular. Sure, a little pricey, but well worth it.

Da
Review №24

My new favorite restaurant! The food is fantastic and the service was perfect! Highly recommended. They also use fresh ingredients brought in daily and it shows in the flavors❤️

An
Review №25

Excellent as always.Great food, staff is attentive. Our waitress Beta always goes above n beyond.

Ev
Review №26

Great experience. The food was delicious. The waiter & waitress were exceptional!!! Customer friendly, personable & attentive.

Ju
Review №27

Great food, great atmosphere, great people! Shoutout to Monica! What a great friendly bartender! Absolutely recommend this place and Monica! She makes great drinks!

H
Review №28

It was good italian food. For how much you expect to pay for a romantic dinner; we dont want to feel like we are eating with others. I know some restaurants have really close tables and this place does as well. Sitting so close feels like you are joining your unknown neighbor for dinner. Easily being able to listen in on other conversations and trying not to look their way since you are sitting so close. It takes away greatly from the romantic one on one dinner experience. Other than that the food was good. Decent bar cocktail menu. We ended up sitting at the bar after deciding not to take a table that was so close to another.

Ci
Review №29

Such a good place. Always consistently delicious. And service so personal and observant to your needs. Pizza great. Also potato encrusted halibut (weekend special) and grilled salmon with caper dill sauce..to die for!

Gr
Review №30

Me and my grandmother have been coming here for years and today we came by when the power was off. the bartender was incredibly rude. She yelled at us multiple times that they werent going to see any more which is understandable, my grandmother asked to use the restroom and the bartender got even more rude and started yelling at us even more. She was a blond woman with glasses and shoulder cut hair and was very rude to her employees as well. I hope you all can resolve this issue. Very low class employee let alone bartender.

J.
Review №31

The restaurant itself is great but the bartender, Monica is still there after repeated complaints of HOW RUDE she is! Makes me question management. My wife and I use to go on a regular basis to pick up our meals and now we dont visit due to Monica. She complains, talks about customers that dont know what they want, rude to customers. Sad that ONE person can make sales go down to to the same on our next door neighborhood website. MONICA is RUDE people do not want to go back to restaurant to pick up orders because of it! Get rid of her and many of your customers will come back!!

D
Review №32

The food and service at this restaurant is amazing! The fresh Seasonal veggies used on the fettuccine were delicious! (Caprese salad pictured). Our waiter was also very friendly and he even ran out to catch us after we forgot our boxed leftovers. Awesome service, will be back!!

Na
Review №33

Love the vibe! Great service and wonderful environment.

Ty
Review №34

This place is very romantic great food and service

Ve
Review №35

Amazing food and tiramisu.Service was excellent, super friendly and welcoming manager and servers!

Do
Review №36

I had the lasagna and ceasar salad. Both were good, staff was very friendly and courteous. Would recommend.

Sa
Review №37

Everything tasted amazing. The cappuccino was to die for. I had the spicy chicken pasta and I ate the whole thing! The bread with olive oil was phenomenal, set yourself up for success by limiting how many youre allowed to eat, lol. My boyfriend has the linguine shrimp, he loved it. We will be coming back here! You can tell the high quality of ingredients.

No
Review №38

The food was delicious and the service was excellent! Our first time and received complimentary homemade cheesecake! I highly recommend Aldinos!!

Jo
Review №39

The atmosphere and service were excellent, but the food itself was sub-par. The birthday girl had hair in in spaghetti, the salmon smelled fishy and was dry, the risotto was bland and under cooked.The desserts were decent, but overall the meal was a disappointment. If youre spending $20+ a plate you expect the execution to be perfect. Id say the chef in charge yesterday either doesnt care anymore, or is surrounded by amateurs.We wont be back.

Ri
Review №40

Excellent food fair pricing. Great staff. Ill be back.

Mi
Review №41

Service was great! Food came out quick and tasted good.

Ca
Review №42

We were close to closing but because the bar was full they let us in and the staff was so attentive and kind! Will definitely come back!

SH
Review №43

Delicious food. Beautiful restaurant. Lovely ambience & Amazing staff! I had the Cappellini Con Gamberi & Creme Brûlée w/ 10 yr old Tawny Port.

Ur
Review №44

Had a scheduled dinner with 40+ ladies. Service was exceptional and good.

Ka
Review №45

Really great espresso and creme brulee

Yo
Review №46

Kind and experienced waiters. Huge parking space. Reasonable price and food quality.

Ma
Review №47

Good food great service good portions very nice interior

gu
Review №48

Everything was good drinks were especially small like shot size but outstanding food

Da
Review №49

Good food and very friendly wait staff.

Li
Review №50

Best chicken parmigiano Ive had in San Antonio. Will have to come back to try the saltimbocca.

Gu
Review №51

Not very good food and service. If our food wasnt burn it was undercooked and our waiter kept forgetting our items. We wont be back.

ma
Review №52

Food is always amazing. I Love It.

Co
Review №53

This is Italian food done right! The atmosphere is upscale, but not pretentious. The staff is extremely kind and the service was impeccable. We even got a happy birthday message from our water (see pic). But the real star here is the food. Fresh and balanced, with tones missed by many other Italian restaurants. I dont even like Italian food, but Ill go to Aldino any time. It is a little pricey, but I find their prices to be typical for this genre.

Am
Review №54

I love this restaurant! The food is delicious, the service is excellent, highly recommend.

La
Review №55

Always great food, great service, even when busy.

Le
Review №56

EXCELLENT place! Great food and service. Just perfect.

Ca
Review №57

Authentic style Italian in a casual dining environment. Definitely a step up from Olive Garden and other big chain Italian restaurants. Beautiful outdoor patio. Plenty of parking. Great service.

We
Review №58

Wait staff is fantastic and the food is phenomenal! Good wine selection as well. Highly recommend!!!

Er
Review №59

Omg. Soooo good. Lunch specials have huge portions and affordable.

Br
Review №60

The food was delicious! I had their lunch special and it was great for the price, nice size portion. The waiter was nice, he forgot a few things, but he fulfilled them never the less. We also met the owner and he was extremely nice. Overall the experience was fantastic!

Sa
Review №61

First time eating at Aldinos and we came here to celebrate my birthday. We made a reservation for a large group and when we showed up we were blown away that we had a private room and the staff was very friendly. The food here was delicious and I even got a complimentary birthday dessert with candle. I highly recommend this place and will be coming back for sure.Thank you for the wonderful experience!

Jo
Review №62

This place is amazing! Best Italian food I’ve had in San Antonio!!Outdoor patio very nice when the weather is great👍🏼

So
Review №63

Love the patio. Great place for drinks and appetizers or just stay for dinner.

Do
Review №64

Excellent service! Monica and Mariana run the busy bar with smiles and impeccable service! We wish we would have found this place 11 years ago when we moved to SA. The food is excellent. We look forward to sampling a new dish everyone we visit! Todays Filet and shrimp was awesome.

Te
Review №65

Phenomenal Italian food!! Wish I would have taken pictures. The lobster bisque was SO good. Lasagna al forno also delicious!! No wait on a Friday afternoon and the service was great. Will definitely be back when we’re in town again.

Co
Review №66

Dateline November 6, 2017Back Again !!!Had Lunch with A Friend ...Magnificent Meatballs over Baked Ravioli ...WOW YummyDateline October 25, 2017Fantastic Location in Vineyard Shopping CenterNear Office Depot and 1604 access Rd ...Dateline October 22, 2017Love Italian Food !!!Checking Out Lunch Menu this week ...Dateline May 27, 2017Review Soon ...Love em long ago ... When on Loop 410 near San Pedro ...

Da
Review №67

Great food for the money. The staff is always on point. I really like the lunch specials.

Be
Review №68

The most delicious salad!

An
Review №69

Eating over at Aldinos was a last minute decision, that payed off very well. Food was spot on! Everything tasted wonderful! Specially the Penne Al Vodka. They even brought out a very yummy and light cheesecake for my wifes birthday! How wonderful that is!

Ni
Review №70

My wife and I were just blown away. From our latte to our meal to the dessert that my wife just loved. Food could have not been any better. Everything is made fresh in-house and it shows. This was around 3:30pm, around 9 tables and our waiter Austin was just crushing it. Come to find out some of the staff were sick and he and the manager were taking care of everyone. We were checked on and taken care through the whole visit. Can not wait to go back and see how the service is with a full staff. Cause the bar was set very high with the staff being shorthanded. Just amazing, five star service that goes with five star food. And price, please. No matter what you get you should not ever feel you paid too much. I have paid a lot at places and have never gone back cause the service, food and overall feel of the place did not add up to the price. This feels like home, family, friends and wonderful food. Worthy of the hour plus round-trip. Will do it again very soon.

Er
Review №71

Oh my God, the Shrimp and pasta was great, as well as the service and homemade cheesecake. We need you guys in Houston asap!

Ca
Review №72

Relaxing and elegant dining establishment. Great great for a romantic evening.

Je
Review №73

They were able to work with my dietary allergies and come up with a dish I could eat! 🙌🏻

Ja
Review №74

Ambiance is as awesome as their food! The cheesecake is a must have whether you eat it there or take home.

Di
Review №75

Halibut and asparagus, fish was delicious, lovely wine sauce and delicious tiramasu for dessert 🍨

ea
Review №76

Creamy delicious sauce in the dish everything was great

Wa
Review №77

I really enjoyed it there. Granted you have to consider that there was not a lot of people there. That said, I lived the atmosphere. The waiter was beyond outstanding and earned a nice to four it. The food was tasty.

Jo
Review №78

Great service, and very active Management. Food was great and reasonably priced. Would highly recommend for any occasion.

Ch
Review №79

(Extremely under priced!!)This restaurant absolutely blew my expectations. I half expected a classic salty average Italian restaurant. But this was my favorite restaurant to this date. They make everything fresh in their restaurant.We had two baskets of complimentary roles with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.The NOODLES ARE MADE FRESH. And the sauces are not overwhelming, the taste is perfect and you feel healthy after eating an entree there.Their produce is A++. Their fruits and vegetables have to be the finest of any restaurants anywhere. My wife made fun of me because I had never tasted an artichoke so good.This is a 30 yr old San Antonio restaurant that everyone knows as the best restaurant. The owner is very nice and is not charging unreasonable high end prices like he could be.

Ki
Review №80

Aldinos food is always great and the service impeccable.

jo
Review №81

Delicious food waiter was amazing. From the moment you walk in to the moment you leave everyone is friendly and helpful. Will definitely return

Al
Review №82

Great food, expensive but great

Ca
Review №83

Favorite place to relax and have an amazing meal.

Mi
Review №84

We have been here several times, and it is always awesome. The wife and I even chose it for our anniversary. Definitely a good place to go.

Jo
Review №85

My daughter and I wandered in on this Friday lunch time. Everyone has been pleasant and warm. Drinks and super hot fresh bread came quickly. Cesar salad came just as quick and it was also delicious. The lunch trio and the lunch tilapia were amazing. First visit but not the last. I have seen this restaurant here but never came. Glad we did! Great job

Ja
Review №86

We had Christmas eve dinner there and everyone was raving about how good it was. The cheesecake was a consensus favorite. We are so happy that we have this place so close to us. Were going there at least 4-6 times per month and love the quality and consistency.

Se
Review №87

High quality ingredients. Delicious food. I dont even like Italian food and I really liked this place.

La
Review №88

Great food and outstanding service!!!

ju
Review №89

Great house red, tuna appetizer was tasty but little ponzu sauce but with fresh basil and tomatoes which gave good flavor!

St
Review №90

I had the pleasure of hosting my sisters bridal shower here in August and it was such a pleasant experience. From the hostess to the waiter to the managers, every interaction was above and beyond my expectations. Customer Service was superb. Everything came out perfectly and the food was delicious. Aldino at the Vineyard by far exceeded are expectations! Love this place!

El
Review №91

Loved the food! DELICIOUS...

Ka
Review №92

My family and I have enjoyed a few meals and the food has always been pretty tasty! Even the curbside pick food has been just as good. Last call in order got a little mixed up but it was okay. We look forward to our next visit.

Ja
Review №93

Food is always cooked great and the waiters are very good. The patio is very nice and lots of tables.

Je
Review №94

Great dining experience for me and my wife.

Ke
Review №95

Food and service is always great. The Halibut (not a regular menu item) is always a treat. Great wine selection, atmosphere is good too. They have a bar if you just want something lite.

Vi
Review №96

Let me start by saying I LOVE THIS PLACE and there are many reasons why. It’s a beautiful restaurant and a relaxing environment. The food is excellent and the staff is nothing short of amazing! We actually just tried this place about 4-5 weeks ago. We like to sit in the bar area and enjoy good conversation with maybe an extra dirty martini to start and wine with dinner 🍸We had an excellent experience on our first visit and met Monica who was bartending that evening. We went back the next weekend and were so pleasantly surprised she remembered us! We are both in sales and love when someone takes the time not only welcome you to the bar but remember us after 1 visit. If you haven’t visited Aldinos, I highly recommend you do to enjoy a wonderful and relaxing evening!UPDATE 7/19/21 Visit: I am thrilled about the quality of service we always receive when we visit Aldinos. We love sitting at the bar because Monica knows us by name and takes excellent care of us! Last night we visited and the electricity was out due to the storms that moved through. She communicated the situation and took great care of us until everything was back on line. Great food and great service!

Ro
Review №97

The food was of high quality and the service was solicitous, yet friendly and familiar. Superb dining experience.

Da
Review №98

This is a favorite spot of my parents so we have been there quite a bit. It has an excellent happy hour special for food and drinks. Service is always top notch and the food is good. A nice casual date night or spot to hangout.

ja
Review №99

The food is consistently good. Everyone at the table enjoyed their food. There wasnt a single complaint from anyone in our group of six. Portion size is good and the prices are reasonable. The restaurant does get very busy; so patience is needed when it comes to drink refills or requesting more bread.

JD
Review №100

Great service, great food, great atmosphere.My co-workers and I went for lunch, we were very quickly greeted and seated. Our server was very prompt. I had the Chicken Gorgonzola dish. The flavor of dish was fantastic, and the portion was great for lunch. Prior to the dish being brought out we were served fresh bread which was also very on point. I will definitely be returning to try several other plates. Additionally shown is the Lasagna and the Talapia.

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  • Address:1203 North Loop 1604 W at Blanco, San Antonio, TX 78258, United States
  • Site:https://aldinos.com/
  • Phone:+1 210-340-0000
Categories
  • Banquet hall
  • Italian restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:11am–9:30pm
  • Tuesday:3–9:30pm
  • Wednesday:3–8:30pm
  • Thursday:11am–9pm
  • Friday:11am–9pm
  • Saturday:11am–9pm
  • Sunday:11am–9pm
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great dessert:Yes
Popular for
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Happy-hour drinks:Yes
  • Happy-hour food:Yes
  • Kids' menu:Yes
  • Late-night food:Yes
  • Organic dishes:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
  • Romantic:Yes
  • Upmarket:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
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