Aldo's Ristorante & Bar at 14109 South Winchester Boulevard, Los Gatos, California.

Had heard of Aldo's many times from people who go regularly, but this past Monday was the first time I've been. They're as good as it gets, from what I've had so far.

For Lent I gave-up wheat, so my go to pasta option was out for one more week. Had to find something without wheat, though I did break down and try the calamari appetizer my friend ordered, which was real good. Not quite as good as Giorgio's, where we'd gone a couple of weeks prior, and I'd also cheated a little, but in fairness I have to treat that appetizer as insignificant toward this review.

Wasn't able to have the bread with olive oil either.

The New York Steak Salad was what I ordered, and oh my goodness it was the best white bean salad with feta cheese and different types of lettuce-like greens ever! The dressing is pluperfect. But what's so singular is the quantity and preparedness of the steak. Cooked actual medium-rare, as I'd asked. Just about every place cooks medium rare to medium, including Giorgio's.

My friend had the Rib Eye Steak, so we were able to do a side-by-side comparison. Ribeye is the more flavorful.

A group of 50 of us, for a work function, ate to our hearts content. Plates of food came out from antipasto, pasta, salads, meat, dessert. We all got to try everything! The flavors were all delicately delicious! Not sure of the cost but the wonderful friendly service added to the group festivity. It was worth any price! We all highly recommend it!