Half-price Mondays save a crowdpleasing list
Northwest San Antonio · San Antonio · Italian · Visit Website ↗
Updated April 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · March 10, 2026
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Aldo's rolls out a 100-bottle list that plays it safe with Italian classics and California favorites. The half-price wine nights three times a week are the real story here—they transform steep markups into reasonable pours.
The list leans heavily Italian with solid Tuscan representation (Ruffino Ducale Chianti Classico, Sassicaia Cabernet) and Veneto staples like Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio and Masi Amarone. California gets its due with Napa heavy-hitters like Caymus and Silver Oak, plus crowd-pleasers like Belle Glos Meiomi. The range hits 80-120 bottles with decent regional coverage from Piemonte to Sonoma, but there's little adventure or depth beyond the usual suspects. This is a list built for comfort, not discovery.
Eighteen glass pours at $6-$16 is a respectable count for a neighborhood Italian spot. The selection mirrors the bottle list—safe, recognizable names that won't challenge anyone. Prosecco Villa Sandi and Ferrari Carano Siena show up alongside the expected Pinot Grigio and Chianti. Nothing rotates seasonally, but the range covers enough bases for most tables.
Duckhorn Chardonnay Napa — $68 ($34 on half-price nights)
Only 36% markup even at full price, and at half-off this becomes a legitimate steal for Napa quality
Ruffino Ducale Tan Chianti Classico
The Tan Label is the upgraded riserva that most people overlook for flashier bottles—classic Tuscan structure at a fair price point
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
148% markup on a $25 retail bottle is absurd even for a restaurant staple—there are better Italian whites on this list
Masi Amarone + Pollo Gorgonzola
The dried-grape intensity and slight sweetness of Amarone cuts through the rich gorgonzola cream sauce while matching the chicken's weight
Monday, Tuesday, Friday — Monday & Tuesday 4pm-10pm, Friday 11am-3pm. Purchase two entrees, select one bottle for half price
The Bottom Line
Aldo's is your neighborhood reliable—nothing groundbreaking, but the half-price program turns steep markups into fair deals three times a week. Time your visit right and you'll drink well without the pain.
Pearl District · San Antonio · Farm to Table
Isidore is doing more with wine than San Antonio's dining scene typically demands, and the farm-driven menu gives every bottle on this list a genuine reason to exist. Send your wine-curious friends here — they'll leave impressed without knowing exactly why, and that's the mark of a list done right.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
La Cantera · San Antonio · American, French
Signature is a reliable, polished wine experience for a resort restaurant — not a destination list, but one that won't let you down with the right order. Stick to France and Jordan, skip the Opus One markup, and let the Krug do something interesting with the meat.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
San Antonio · San Antonio · American, Seasonal
Landrace is a reliable, California-first wine destination that does what it promises — no surprises, no let-downs, and a big enough glass pour selection to keep everyone at the table happy. Send your friend here if they love Napa Cab; steer them elsewhere if they're looking for adventure.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown San Antonio · San Antonio · American Steakhouse
Bohanan's is doing real work on the wine side — a deep, well-curated list in a room that deserves it, even if the pricing leans on the premium end and the staff isn't quite sommelier-level yet. If you're in San Antonio and want a proper bottle with a proper steak, this is your spot.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Stone Oak · San Antonio · Asian Fusion BBQ
Come for the inventive Thai-Texan BBQ mashup, but stick to beer or cocktails. The wine program feels like an afterthought at a restaurant that deserves better.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
North Central · San Antonio · Southern
Ida Claire isn't trying to blow anyone's mind with wine—and that's fine. Fair pricing, decent variety by the glass, and a list that won't confuse your wine-curious friends. You won't find anything exciting, but you won't get gouged either.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Laredo · Italian
Johnny Carino's Laredo isn't trying to be a wine destination, and the list makes that abundantly clear. If you're here, go on a Sunday or Wednesday, grab that half-price Albertoni, and keep your expectations parked firmly at 'Italian chain in Laredo.'
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
· Toledo · Italian
Rosie's is doing what a neighborhood Italian restaurant should do with its wine list — keeping prices honest, leaning into Italian varietals, and giving you enough by-the-glass options that everyone at the table finds something. It's not pushing any boundaries, but it's not trying to either, and that's perfectly fine.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Gilbert · Gilbert · Italian
North Italia Gilbert is a chain that does the bare minimum of interesting things — and sometimes that's exactly what you need on a Tuesday in Gilbert. The Italian regional whites are the real reason to open this list; everything else is serviceable.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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