Aldo's Ristorante Italiano
Half-price Mondays save a crowdpleasing list
Northwest San Antonio · San Antonio · Italian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed March 10, 2026
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First Impression
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.
Selection Deep Dive
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.
By the Glass
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.
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