What People Are Saying About Alex & Aldo's
The Editor
Jennifer Olvera
Citysearch
In Short – An alternative to glossy chain establishments, this mainstay serves its pizza in a refreshingly no-frills setting: straight-backed wooden booths, hanging stained-glass lighting and beer-sign decor. Little leaguers and their folks champion the beef-minestrone soup and ultra-thin, cracker-crust pizza. The menu of Italian favorites--from veal parmigiana to manicotti with marinara sauce--also features surprises like olive-cheese balls and crostini with liver spread.
12/21/07
Jason Long
by arsnova at Citysearch
Best pizza in town. The pasta is also tops. This is the place to go for a sit down dinner with the family, or a meal on the run. The people who work there are very friendly?I highly recommend for people who like pizza and Italian food.
08/25/06
Best Thin Crust Pizza
by petervenkman at Citysearch
Ever since Santucci's (near Midway airport) closed, this has been the best place for thin crust pizza around. A perfect cracker crust and wonderful homemade sausage is what makes Alex and Aldo's so great (if only they made their pizzas rectangular like Santucci's!). Now that a new owner has taken over, the pizza is not quite as great (the sauce is a little too heavy these days), but it is still fantastic. However, if you go on a Friday or Saturday night, Aldo may be in the kitchen making the pizza like it was when he and Alex ran the place. Go before he's gone, you won't regret it. Chicago (and the suburbs) ain't just deep dish.
- Pros: Inexpensice, relaxed, perfect pizza
- Cons: Cons?
11/03/05
Storefront Locale Can't Make Up For Bad Food
by olstile at Citysearch
I know Alex and Aldo's has a loyal following, but I never could learn to like their food. Their sauces tend to be brown and salty, like gravy as opposed to red sauce. I have tried their pizza's a few times and found it dry and tasteless. The people are nice and they live near my residence so I've tried to enjoy their food, but I guess it's not for me.
- Pros: Nice Local Place, Small and Cozy Atm.
- Cons: Dry Pizza
The Details on Alex & Aldo's
When to Go:
This family favorite is busiest during early evening hours. Arrive after 8pm for a quieter meal.
Know Before You Go:
Only beer and wine are served. If you're looking for the hard stuff, you're out of luck.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Food Delivery, Cheap Eats, Hidden Find
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
