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4,7

Based on 371 opinions finded in 2 websites

5.0Ambience5.0Cuisine5.0Price5.0Service
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Nº 54 in 278 in Down

Nº 4 of 35 British in Down

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Can't rate this lovely family restaurant more highly. Cosy top lounge bar to relax, order predinner drinks and chose from the menu. Excellent food, always a huge welcome, nothing is too much trouble. Fish dish of the Day is always a favourite. Niall will always try his best to give us a great family dining experience. Our Mum's favourite place to eat dinner , even at 94 !

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smaj91 . 2023-10-31

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The first time we had visited Aldo’s and it was superb in every way. Lovely starters of arancini and pate. Both lovely. Now, how many times have you had lovely starters followed by a disappointment? NO! The main courses were superb. Monkfish curry was perfect but the Cajun hake was the star of the show, simply because of the quality of the fish. Both servers were friendly and helpful. Aldo’s is obviously popular with local patrons but it is good enough to travel to Ardglass just to go there

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Boringhousewife . 2023-07-28

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Been coming here for years. Niall and the team do an amazing job. The hake was so fresh and tasty and local. Loved everything we had including the legendary prawn cocktail. You will not find a better restaurant anywhere.

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LondonPeter1 . 2023-06-19

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Would highly recommend this restaurant - the food was excellent and the service was just as good. We could not have been more pleased - the owner is very involved with every aspect and has a lot of contact with the customers. Small family owned restaurant with fabulous food.

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Jayco26foot . 2023-05-15

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First class from start to finish couldn’t fault any aspect of our visit, friendly staff amazing menu and well worth every pound spent

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Harv121-121 . 2023-04-30

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Sadly did not go as found it very difficult to make a booking. Apparently only currently open Friday and Saturday . Phoned a few times during open hours but no response. Sent a txt to number too in the hope for a response but that also failed. Would love to know how to make a booking as heard only good things about this restaurant. 😥

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karenm20162016 . 2023-03-11

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Lovely food lovely staff lovely ambiance reasonably priced. I had chowder to start and it was heavenly. My husband had pate and it was good. We both had hake and it was big portion and tasty. The owner was very funny and we had a great chat with him at the end of the night and we got a zambuka on the house. Definitely recommend this place

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85bredak . 2022-09-11

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Right next door to Margaret's Cottage B&B and was booked for us by Ciara our host. This family run restaurant was excellent and the staff very friendly. The food was exquisite both fish & steak and the chef obviously takes pride in what he serves. Very busy on a Sunday evening which was great to see after a tough couple of years for everyone. Well done Aldo's

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Murvagh . 2022-08-19

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We rocked up at the just after they'd opened, Saturday evening. The place was obviously full, so we fully expected a rejection. No, a look at the book and we were invited to return at 8 o'clock, would that be all right? It was, so we did, and very glad we did too. Beautiful food, (the best champ I've ever had) and great service, attentive and efficient without being over the top. We will definitely be back when next in the area.

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Juan Dermot S . 2022-08-07

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I have written many reviews, some good, some not so. One of my best friends is a top chef, so I know good food when I eat it. My wife knows if I see hake on a menu I stop reading. Rarely, if ever have I been served a better prepared or cooked piece of fish, it was simply superb. The accompaniments, the surroundings and staff complimented the meal. We observed lamb at a nearby table falling off the bone. Our only disappointment is that we won't be here for a couple of years, to call again.

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trev0r1962 . 2021-09-05

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Congratulations to ALL concerned- Sunday lunch for 6.Dympha greeted us with a happy jovial welcome- showed us to our table- starters- exceptional- patè,prawn cocktails. Main courses scampi,roast sirloin of beef,salmon with veg,potatoes etc - all of which were perfect as were dessert - diabetic cheesecake,ice cream and pavlova- I jest If you have not yet dined here- do so - my previous visit was circa 1972 and it is still the same family run restaurant

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MIKRIK60 . 2021-08-08

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Outstanding meal great staff. This remains the number 1 restaurant in Lecale (Caveat - yet to try the revamped Cuban)

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waterworks9 . 2021-07-05

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Great Sunday lunch today. Would recommend this restaurant 100%. I had thai fish cakes for starter, delicious, my hubby had the pate, very tasty. For mains I had roast beef dinner, portion size was amazing. Hubby had scampi. Best ever! For £16 for 2 courses, best value.

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cmcm1704 . 2020-03-15

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We were recommended Aldo’s and went on a Thursday evening and had a 2 course deal from the menu. The food was exceptional with good portions, we were served by an efficient and polite waitress who ensured we were well looked after. Highly recommend the lamb and the sticky toffee pudding (which was delicious!).

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Beccaverity . 2020-01-18

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Stopped into Aldos late on a Friday, was greeted with friendly and very pleasant staff. Dymhna in particular was a great treat to meet. The service was quick, not intrusive and very efficient, We can thoroughly recommend Aldos, especially the fish and sticky toffee for desert. Well done Adlos

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paulnW961QS . 2020-01-02

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Love here. The staff are always so family friendly and attentive. Good variety on the menu and a very reasonable price. Overall good value for money and always good food.

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Findog1990 . 2019-09-16

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Wir waren wirklich überrascht das wir in diesem kleinen Ort so ein schönes Restaurant gefunden haben. Kann man nur empfehlen. Sehr lecker und eine wirklich freundliche Bedienung.

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R8548FBmartink . 2019-09-09

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Aldo’s is a restaurant in the fishing village of Ardglass and has been in business for over 30 years. We booked a table for Sunday lunch having never been before. On arriving the place was packed with Sunday lunchtime dinners and we were given a table in a cosy fisherman’s cove like room at the back of the restaurant which soon also filled up with people. The food was good - plenty of fish options with the hake and cod being popular choices for our table along with a fantastically creamy mussels starter (supplied with great wheaten bread). Wine can be bought by the glass. What made the lunch even better was the friendly atmosphere of both the other dinners and the staff.

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RodM379 . 2019-09-09

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What a great place, Nail the owner is a lovely guy very helpful and takes great pride in his work, staff and restaurant, his mum makes the best lasagne in the country.The restaurant is bright and cheerful and greeted with a smile from all the staff.The food is fantastic great variety to choose from my only small negative though is I am a bit disappointed they stopped doing the set menu you use to be able to get a 3 course or 2 course meal for under £20.00 which really helped the pocket and purse strings if you had a few people with you, but apart from that you wont be disappointed on food.

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Mckinneybelfast . 2019-09-04

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Sunday evening about 6.30 pm. We had Lasagne - very nice, and Scampi - which was excellent, maybe just a slightly larger portion would be good, but the flavour was great and perfect batter. No room for starters or desserts as we'd eaten lunch, but all sounded good and will try next time.

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sparkster7 . 2019-09-02

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Had a beautiful meal in Aldo’s this evening very tasty soup, though the bread was maybe a little past best the flavour of the soup more than made up for it. Fillet main was really good, asked for blue but was more rare. However cooking temperatures can be a bit subjective and and the quality of the meal easily could not be faulted. Tasty, well presented and thoroughly enjoyable. Wine was a little disappointing in that I had to buy a bottle as the glass selection was poor. But as someone mid relocation finding the house move stressful there might have been a plus in there! But that said the bottle I had was nice. It was a screw cap so easily served by the glass.My only real criticism was the service. I had to confirm my order 3 times and I felt at the price point the service could have been slightly more refined. But it was a friendly pleasant service which was attentive without being intrusive.As a new neighbour of the restaurant I look forward to becoming a regular visitor. I saw how they looked after their regular guests and that’s how you keep them coming back. All round well done!

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Relax539429 . 2019-09-01

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We arrived at the marina about 5.00 and immediately called for a reservation. You should note they have limited opening hours, so we were lucky. The welcome was friendly, the menu just how I like it...not too extensive but with good variety. Our main courses were excellent. Dessert was a bit hit and miss. Sticky toffees pudding got rave reviews but the pavlova we suspect (and sorry if we got this wrong) might have been made with aerosol type cream!Anyway would recommend.

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Nan K . 2019-07-05

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Food is always outstanding. Could not pass it for steaks, always done to perfection. I would absolutely you recommend and staff nice and friendly as well.

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jamesgeorge284 . 2019-06-29

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We had one of the best meals we have had anywhere - really excellent food, charming, friendly service, food did not take too long to come, and clearly a very popular and consistent venue. The place had been hugely busy all day, as it was Fathers' Day, but one would never have realised from the standard of food or service. I had the chicken liver pate and the duck legs, while my wife had the goats cheese mousse and hake. The main courses were huge in both cases, and really delicious. Really high quality place.

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Richard L . 2019-06-23

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Called ahead to reserve a table for the crew of Cloud 9 on passage to Bangor from Carlingford. Family owned and a credit to both the restaurant trade along with the friendship and hospitality for which we should be justifiably proud.

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David M . 2019-06-15

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Thank you Niall and the team for a fantastic meal yet again! You do an amazing job in offering the best meals in the area. Look no further.

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Irsihpete . 2019-06-10

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Une cuisine originale et savoureuse dans un restaurant dont la façade ne paie pas de mine, mais dont la salle surprend agréablement par sa sobriété élégante. Service fort aimable de surcroît.

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ajbfjm . 2019-05-15

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A marvellous menu, perfectly prepared and presented. Efficient friendly and welcoming staff. Absolutely one of the best restaurants in County Down.

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Mike C . 2019-05-11

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St. Patrick’s day 2019. Currently residing at Minerstown we rccently visited Aldo’s for Sunday Lunch. Suffice to say we weren’t disappointed. Main course gets 10/10. The traditional roast was top dollar. The banana cinnamon sponge with custard and ice cream blew our taste buds. Staff are amongst the best we ever meet A*. We would seriously recommend anyone to visit..... you’ll not be disappointed

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gerry_mckeith . 2019-03-20

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While staying at the b and b next door we had a lovely meal here, very reasonable £16.95 for two courses. Very tasty.

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2707cat . 2019-02-23

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I have reviewed Aldos prior on Trip Advisor and our experience today only demonstrated their total consistency.

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A7421PLchriss . 2019-01-27

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it would be a sin not to visit this restaurant and have a lovely meal if you are visiting locally or ardglass the food is excellent as is the service and surroundings ...you can go anywhere for a steak but i suggest you try ALDOS fresh fish i had hake my wife had scampi for mains absolutely outstanding ....we will definitely be visiting again ...very helpful and friendly staff they couldn't do enough for us

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Roibeard Ó . 2018-12-28

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We very much enjoyed our dinner with friends at this restaurant. It was my husband's birthday and they made it fun. We had fresh hake, thought it was prepared very nicely. Mussels were perfectly prepared. Fun staff. Had pavlova for dessert. Yum. Ardglass itself is a wonderful area. Highly recommended. One of it best nights in Ireland.

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lvanvlee2 . 2018-10-21

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This place is amazing. You must go here if visiting Ardglass. We travelled from Sussex to visit family. Was told to try the tornado which we did consists of fillet steak on top off toast topped with pate covered in a lovely sauce or peppercorn all the trimmings including huge onion rings to die for. Treated to this meal by our lovely family. Our next visit will definitely include an Aldo’s return. The staff are amazing and super friendly. Love it. Try it if you haven’t. The menu choice is great and will add remove and replace on request. Fabulous xx

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Emziedemzie . 2018-10-04

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Lecker gegessen. Grosse Auswahl an Speisen. Etwas trubelig. Aber empfehlenswert. Der Ardglass Shrimp Cocktail und der Fisch waren sehr gut. Auch das Steak hat sehr gut geschmeckt. Empfehlenswert.

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hexemer03 . 2018-09-25

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Aldo is a fantastic restaurant and you have a great selection of food including sea food. I had a great lasagna on the first night and my favorite is the sauté of potatoes with garlic. My husband had custard pudding and that was excellent. I was amazed by the great professionalism of the staff and how fast you get your food when you order. Highly recommended for family as well.

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Aline N . 2018-09-12

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We were very hungry having done quite a long walk and were very pleased to see that it opened relatively early. The food was very nice, the waitress was very chatty but not intrusive and we just had a really pleasant evening.

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82penelope . 2018-09-11

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We visit here every month and it would be a lot more frequent if we lived nearer. A fairly old building tastefully decorated, spotlessly clean and roomy enough for its layout. Staff are well trained, helpful and busy. The menu is varied and will suit most tastes. You would find it difficult to get a better fillet steak or fish anywhere in the vicinity. I would say a bit difficult for wheelchairs but doable. The owner, Niall, is always on site and personally takes meal orders, obviously being aware what’s going on all the time. The floor manager (I think), Emma, is bubbly and knows the clientele well, making everything welcoming. Prices are good for the meals served, good choice of wine and Guinness draws well, which is a bonus if you are a Guinness drinker. Overall an establishment not to be missed if you are in the area

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Tonyroden . 2018-09-02

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Aldo’s in Ardglass was busy the night we visited with several large family groups but the waitresses were friendly and helpful and we enjoyed our evening. Mussels were very good as a starter and I had Aldo’s famous lasagne which I enjoyed. A very pleasant evening.

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sallycrooke . 2018-09-01

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We had a lovely family meal here and the food was absolutely divine, steak and scampi were the dishes we had amongst us and they were absolutely delicious followed by sticky toffee pudding yummy. The staff couldn't of been more friendly and they and the fantastic food made for a lovely evening out

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Sue B . 2018-08-31

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We had an absolutely delicious meal here this evening for my Granda’s 80th birthday. The food was fantastic as usual and excellent value for money!! Even though the restaurant was full the staff were very attentive ensuring we had enough of everything!

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Maiya4 . 2018-08-23

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Ci siamo imbattuti in questo ristorante per puro caso durante il nostro giro in Irlanda, ed è stato una incredibile sorpresa!

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sbaloba . 2018-08-22

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Great venue for family, friends or business. Could not have been more friendly. Food menu very varied.

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eithneknight . 2018-08-19

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Great early bird menu - good choice of starters, mains and deserts for a reasonable price. Totally recommend the Strangford Loch mussels which were delicious and the yummy hake for main. Very generous portions. Friendly staff.

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Davina L . 2018-08-18

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After a long day sailing Aldos provided the perfect conclusion. Good food at reasonable prices served by courteous staff. A very good place to eat.

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BruceNBD . 2018-08-14

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We visited the restaurant on a Sunday night and were sat immediately despite it busy! We are both vegetarian and despite there being no options on the menu once we asked they offered us plenty of variety! We both opted for the chilli pasta and it was lovely and a massive portion. Left feeling full and happy!

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staceymbe . 2018-08-14

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Ci tengo a precisare che le due cene fatte in questo locale, derivano dalla comodità, al ns B&B; e non dalla ricerca di un ristorante italiano all'estero (Dio ce ne scampi !!).

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Umbe63 . 2018-08-09

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Such a lovely place to eat and relax. Food choice was fantastic. I had the fish cakes which where delicious. Then for the main course I had the mouth watering monk fish.I watched as all the different dishes passed our table and every one looked very tasty. The staff where very attentive and nothing was a bother. ALDOS is my new favourite restaurant. First class.

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wrapqndroll . 2018-06-23

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Yesterday we ate in a trattoria in Budapest, this evening in Aldo’s Ardglass, Co. Down, although Budapest was amazing, I have to say the food, the customer service and the wine, were better in Aldo’s, Niall and his team here continue to impress, the Early Bird menu is exceptional value, without compromising the quality. It really is a pleasure coming here.

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ChrisMcV . 2018-06-22

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I'd dropped by in the afternoon to get a feel for the place as I was passing. I was immediately impressed by the friendly staff and booked a table for the evening. We had the window table and the great view from it. Service was quick and friendly, the food good and well presented. The place has a great atmosphere.

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Tim505 . 2018-06-21

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Whenever we think about eating out in a great restaurant Aldo's is always top of the list.

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Darren K . 2018-06-19

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Simply another great meal at our local restaurant........why travel further? Also good to see a number of tourists in there too, all enjoying this part of the world.

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Andrew S . 2018-06-03

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Great friendly staff and amazingly fresh food. We sat in the snug and had a great evening of wine and food. Large portions.

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janeedgecock . 2018-06-03

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The last time I had visited Ardglass some 3 years ago we had dinner here and I recalled that it was quite good so we went back. It is definitely worth going. The food was very good. Myself and my crewmate both had the duck, presented two ways with a good selection of vegetables and we were presented with three types of potatoes.The staff were all very friendly, service was good and the surroundings are pleasant. Whilst not exactly fine dining the food was very tasty and very nicely presented. My crewmate also had a sweet, an amaretti ice cream thing which he reported was also very good. We were told that all the deserts are made in house by the owner who lives upstairs.

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Aequitas6 . 2018-06-02

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We had a family celebratory lunch for 12 people on Sunday and certainly enjoyed it. There is a good range on the menu with a separate children's menu. The mussels were absolutely delicious and the roast of the day - sirloin of beef - was great too. All the starters and main courses at the table went down well but the desserts didn't quite match the standard. The restaurant was really busy which is a great recommendation but the staff coped well with patience and friendliness. I last ate here over 30 years ago and the restaurant has been extended but maintains a comfortable feel to it. Will return.

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CQuinn2014 . 2018-06-02

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It is apparent as to why Aldos remains without any question one of the very best restaurants in Co. Down if not Northern Ireland.

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Chris S . 2018-05-17

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My parents had told me how fantastic the meals were when they visited Aldo’s. So I decided to join them, and I was not disappointed. The food was delicious, good wine list to chose from, the staff were courteous and polite.

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Gigi N . 2018-05-13

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Ne pas s y fier. Restaurant apprécié des locaux . Rentrez. Bon accueil chaleureux. Plats succulents et poissons délicieux

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Issy4 . 2018-04-29

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We had a super lunch in Aldo’s. The atmosphere was great the food was great and the craic was great! The staff were very friendly and explained the menu with humour! I was very indulgent with the first course and had the mussels which were superb, my wife had the soup and we both had salmon for mains, accompanied by sauv Blanc. A superb lunch, will be going back if we get a space

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Arthur G . 2018-04-11

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Stayed overnight in Ardglass and visited this very good, friendly restaurant for a Sunday night evening meal. I chose the halibut fillets and my wife two starters, a seafood chowder alongside a smoked salmon salad. A busy place, very well presented, tasty meals and excellent service. A great find!

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Bryan L . 2018-04-07

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I have been eating in Aldos for years. It is the perfect venue to celebrate any occasion. Their food is made from the finest local ingredients and prepared to the highest standard. The staff are great craic and nothing is too much trouble. It is no surprise that Aldo’s is a hit with both locals and tourists. I recommend smoked salmon for starter, fillet steak for main and pavlova for dessert!

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Mags2032 . 2018-04-07

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After a day of driving in rain, brightened by the experience that is the ferry ride from Portaferry to Strangford, Aldo's provided a welcome stopping place. Excellent food - local rope grown mussels, local scampi and local fished fresh cod.

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jni50 . 2018-04-05

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Fabulous food,great staff, reasonable pricing,would love to visit again,should we find ourselves this way again,Thank you

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Nick A . 2018-03-30

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I would recommend the great value lunch offered in Aldo’s which was £10 for 2 courses of good quality food. My family had an excellent meal in a lovely room with good service. Will be back again.

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pfh1969 . 2018-03-19

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A lovely, unexpected find after arriving by yacht late August and so good we came back again on our way south in early October. The first time had more specials and had all the fun of the first-time, but both meals were great. The service was good, the advice on choices informed and the wine list interesting.

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Sue B . 2018-02-07

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We have been coming here for years and have never been disappointed. Even though we all live outside NI now we come back here to rekindle old memories. The food is freshly prepared and delicious. Lots of local dishes and the fish and the steaks are family favourites. All types of events are catered for and Niall is always very professional and accommodating to any dietary needs. Great location and ambiance too.

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Irsihpete . 2018-01-29

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Had a family dinner here tonight - oh my word! Superb from start to finish. The starter of chicken strips is absolutely gorgeous! Our mains were venison and chicken - really well presented and full of flavour. Reasonably priced, lovely staff, cosy environment. Definitely worth a visit!

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martonc . 2018-01-13

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We attended for lunch on 20th December. We rang to say we would be a little late due to roadworks on the Ardglass road, and were told this was no problem and to drive safe. A party of 6, we all ordered differently. Starters, main and dessert were all outstanding, and plentiful. There was a wide selection of vegetarian options s too. The staff were fabulous, even offering to wrap up left overs. We stayed well after our dinner, having tea and chatting, we weren't rushed at all. The price was exceptionally reasonable. Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. Cannot recommend enough!

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Lina B . 2017-12-21

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We have been recommended Aldo's many times and finally decided to try it and we certainly are glad we did. We booked for a Saturday evening and on arrival were escorted to our table in the homely front restaurant which was warm and well decorated. The staff were polite and talkative without being over bearing and the service was excellent. I went for the smoked salmon starter and the sirloin steak and my wife decided that being in Ardglass she would go for seafood and settled for seafood chowder and the Monkfish for a main. I can honestly say that it was one of the best steaks I've had for a long time and it was cooked to perfection but even that didn’t stop me being jealous of my wife's choice of monkfish. It was simply stunning and I certainly will be returning to Aldos as soon as possible just for the monkfish alone. Regrettably after eating so well we couldn’t manage a dessert and looking at those served to the other diners I'll make sure I leave room the next time. We are glad we finally decided to go to Aldos and the drive from Belfast was nowhere near as long as we had thought, just over 40 minutes in total. Ardglass is a picturesque village and the friendly owner Niall told us about some great walks in the area which we will certainly look forward to doing in the summer or before.

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GaryBelfast . 2017-12-18

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Saturday 25th November I was in a party of 6 at Aldos. Two members ordered fillet steak and specifically stated that they did not want pepper on their meal. When the meals arrived both steaks were covered in pepper. When this was pointed out to the waitress in a quiet and reserved manner she apologised and said she would order replacements. Shortly afterwards Niall, the owner approached the table. He stated that mistakes happen and there was no point in anyone getting annoyed about it. He offered to scrape the pepper off the steak as it was only seasoning and not through the steak. he was not friendly and clearly believed we were at fault. He then agreed to replace the steaks which would be ready in five minutes. The other members of the party had been served their meals whilst we awaited the arrival of the steaks which were not cooked in accordance with the request for medium and medium rare. At the end of the meal we were presented with the bill by the owner. During a discussion it was pointed out to the owner that whilst mistakes can happen it was his attitude and arrogance to our party that we took offence at. He replied I haven't charged you for two steaks and four sides and love I won't lose any sleep over it. We then left the restaurant. The owners attitude was unprofessional and lacking understanding of customers service.

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JRS-NI . 2017-11-26

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Booked 9 for dinner at Aldo's. Every one of us loved the whole experience. The food was excellent, the ambience and the staff made it a five star experience. I am gluten intolerant and I was looked after so well which was very much appreciated.

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Fidge1111 . 2017-11-05

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Staff went out of their way to make our evening enjoyable the food and the service were perfect. It was my sons 18th birthday and he was treated like royalty The cost of the meal was excellent. I couldn't thank them enough.

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glennr0dgers . 2017-10-20

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We had booked a table for 10, but turned up with 11, then two more , nor did we feel in the wayjoined us. This posed no problem at all. Seats were rapidly found for all. The staff were great and the food was very good. I had the lamb which was delicious. Conscientious staff looked after everyone. After the meal, we sat around for a long time chatting and catching up with family not seen for many years. There was no attempt to move us out, nor did we feel unwelcome at any time. We all had a really great lunch.

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DavidW561 . 2017-10-06

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It's well worth the drive to Ardglass. Aldos has become our second home since we attended a 50th birthday party there a few months ago. The food is excellent " Michelin Star " consistently high standard every time you visit. A 3 course lunch will only cost £10 The staff are so welcoming and friendly and provide excellent service. Emma the restaurant manager is a superstar.

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Christineandfriends . 2017-10-05

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Classy fish cuisine with knowledgeable staff. Genuinely helpful and food was very good; wine list was short but broad. Made us very welcome.

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Jeremy W . 2017-10-04

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If you've never been to Aldo's then you must go. It's a family owned restaurant and the food is consistently high. We've had evening meals and lunches and it never disappoints. I can't pick out my favourite course because it's all so good. The waitresses are all lovely and do a great job and Niall is a star!

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Lindylou124 . 2017-09-17

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Well my gorgeous husband decided having looked the website right we are on road trip to Ardglass the sun is shining lets just do it and incidentally I am having the Dover Sole before you ask. Alas when we got there, and it is a beautiful building with wonderful attentive staff, Dover Sole is not available at lunch time. One of the reasons being of course the cost - so we had lovely cod with fab batter (and you now know me with the batter chums) £10 for two courses and the puddings were good. It was a long way so we have decided next time it will be a stop over for the night. Good work Niall and staff thank you.................

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Fair_Foodie . 2017-09-13

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Stayed for one night nearby and checked the reviews for Ardglass. Took a punt on Aldos and were very pleasantly surprised. Ignore the slightly odd looking view from the outside. The dining room is great. Nice atmosphere for a Friday night. Patê and cheese to start, steak and scampi for mains. Can't complain one bit. Everything looked freshly cooked and homemade. The steak was HUGE. (Go for the fillet). Only let down by the choice of beers. Was hoping for a local one (which is apparently on the way). Went for Moretti by the bottle – which wasn't as expensive as I'd imagined. Overall, for what seems like the middle nowhere, it was a great find.

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andymarkpeel . 2017-09-13

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We were sailing north from Dun Laorghaire on a damp and grey day, heading for the small port of Ardglass. Time was not on our side and we were going to arrive as darkness fell and all the restaurants, according to their websites, would be closed. We telephoned Aldos and explained situation. "No problem" was the response from Nial, proprietor of Aldo's, "so long as we know you are coming we will stay open for you". We navigated our way in, tied up the boat and made it to Aldo's slightly later than advertised. What a treat! The welcome could not have been better or the food more delicious. Locally landed fish, perfectly cooked, was an absolute delight. The lightly battered scampi was a delicious starter. To finish we all shared a scrumptious pavlova that would have overwhelmed one person! Aldo's has a great atmosphere and they know how to cook fish. Don't miss it!

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NickFordofLeigh . 2017-09-12

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Have thoroughly enjoyed lunch in the restaurant.a good varied menu,and excellent value.andwe all enjoyed our 2courses. There was a very friendly ambiance,and nothing was too much trouble.

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Fiona T . 2017-09-06

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Ate here after staying in the B&B next door - had a wonderful dinner, best of the trip by far! Top quality produce and couldn't fault it. Thanks!

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luvthehols . 2017-09-04

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We drove from Newry which was an hour away but was well worth the travel!! We had the early bird menu 3 course meal for £18.95 or £7 extra for steak which would be £25! This is amazing value for the amazing quality of food absolutely over the moon and staff are very pleasant and the owner himself Niall is a lovely man has a lot of time for customers! Very happy customer!! Highly recommended!!

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SineenK . 2017-09-02

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Highly recommend this restaurant a hidden gem!Lovely food, excellent service and great value. Well worth a visit.Mum(a brill baker) gave the wheaten bread an A star!Looking forward toa return visit!

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235Marie . 2017-08-21

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We are so priveleged to have eaten in some of the 'best' restaurants all over the world. I can honestly say the quality of the food at Aldos ranks with the very best.The freshness of the food, the industry presentation, quality ingredients, unpretentious surroundings, relaxed atmosphere and the friendly staff make this a must visit restaurant.My wife and I visit friends nearby a couple of times a year and the highlight is always a trip to Aldos. We have always been amazed at the food. This time we were both lucky to have the turbot, and it was a real treat. Others had the monkfish which was equally memorable.A great place serving amazing food, consistently over time that represents exceptional value for the quality of the produce. Please, please do not change a thing. This place is perfect

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David M . 2017-08-19

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Whenever we are visiting family in Ardglass we always get at least one dinner at Aldo's.This visit we went for my birthday and as usual had a delicious meal. The staff is alway friendly and accommodating. The entire staff came out to sing happy birthday to me. If you want a fantastic meal you want to go to Aldo's .

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majus113 . 2017-08-15

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I arranged a celebration lunch for 30 friends and family in May to celebrate my70th birthday. We had a cut down version of the Sunday menu, with a choice of 4 starters, 4 mains (including roast beef and scampi) and a trio of desserts, tea and coffee. We chose mid-afternoon to fit in between the main lunch service and the dinner service, which gave us plenty of time to enjoy our meal and chat afterwards. The meal was excellent; my guests kept telling me how much they had enjoyed it. The atmosphere was friendly, and it was all arranged with the minimum of hassle for me. And considering there were 30 of us, the cost was very reasonable. I felt the occasion was a great success.

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joelily . 2017-08-13

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Really impressed with this restaurant. Great food, great service and value for money. Would highly recommend - the children loved it as well which is always a good thing

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jojomac1968 . 2017-08-10

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Really enjoyed our meal, food and service excellent. Starters, main through to desert it was the nicest meal we have experienced on holiday.

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Jorebluc . 2017-08-10

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Aldo's is Italian in orientation, but not so good as everyone writes--lacks competition I think, The sauteed vegetables with my fish were outstanding, and "champ" was great with my wife's prawns (breaded and deep fried unfortunately--if my memory is correct) but the salmon was overcooked (matter of taste and style, I suppose). The service was very pleasant.

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tak309 . 2017-08-03

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Wir haben Ardglassshrimps gegessen und können diese empfehlen.Der Wirt hat extra auf uns gewartet obwohl wir nach den Öffungszeiten erst gekommen sind. Sehr nett!!Seine Kellnerin hat uns nach dem Essen noch in ein sehr nettes Pub gebracht.

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Sprotte64 . 2017-08-01

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Aldo's is an absolutely wonderful place and the staff and owner are fantastic. The owner took the time to write down a bunch of places for us to see while we were in town and even called one of them for their hours of operation. As fantastic as the people are, the food is just as incredible. The monkfish was one of the best dishes I have ever eaten in my entire life. Definitely do not miss this restaurant! Worth going out if your way for! Will most definitely be back!

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Mary B . 2017-07-16

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Aldos provides fresh wholesome food with a good choice. There is plenty served so you won't leave hungry. We had a big party of 11 and the fish dishes were very good indeed. It was hard to find room for dessert but the sticky toffee pudding is wonderful. The menu is very reasonably priced for the quality of the food and the wine list is very good.

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Clifford B . 2017-07-12

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Called in at Aldos on a Sunday evening at about 7:30 to find it very busy but were offered a table in the new bar area which was very nice. A good choice of fish of the day plus meat and poultry on offer. Most wonderful homemade bread served with the starters which was worth the visit alone! We both had the pan fried duck breast with confit duck leg which was excellent and a very generous portion. Only negative was that wine by the glass was a limited choice. Service was friendly and enthusiastic and good to see a mix of locals and visitors amongst the clientele. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.

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John M . 2017-06-18

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Had a great meal at Aldo's second time we have eaten there in the last 12 months having come over from Isle of Man .Fish chowder was excellent pate also good. Best scampi I have ever had. Wife had duck combination of breast and comfi. The Breast was a little tough but the comfi was lovely and tender. Well worth a visit

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birchen0ugh . 2017-06-04

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I often stop in Ardglass and was here in October and wrote a review at 5 stars. My partner and I visited again on Friday 26th May 2017. We can often be shocked how different visits can be. OK ... You can now scrub my previous review, because the change has been dramatic. I would place my previous contribution at a 3 because the level has gone up that much. I had Smoked Salmon starter and I can safely say that my taste buds were firing like the pistons on an F1 racing car. The different taste on one plate was a delight. For main I had Monkfish. Not something I have had before. It was perfectly cooked and a perfect balance of tastes. Washed down with a glass of wine it was worth every penny. My partner had a soup starter followed by chicken. For two starters and two mains the cost came to £55.00. Whilst this may seem mid range if you are on a budget. I can safely say if you were eating the same in Belfast you would get very little change out of £130.00. Don't just take my word for it go try. You will not be disappointed.

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focusford1 . 2017-06-03

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The most amazing food experience you will ever have in Ardglass for lunches and evening dinner.. It just keeps getting better and better. Already booked for new year cant wait to return

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AnnieJo W . 2017-06-02

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Excellent restaurant beautifully fitted out. Great food and excellent service, right next to Ardglass Golf ClubI visited while supporting Alan Corcoran's attempt to be the first man to swim the length of Ireland in aid of Irish Heart Foundation and Solas Cancer Support Centre. The proprietor was only too happy to help us

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Billy R . 2017-06-01

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Called after a friend suggested we give it a try, what a reception my wife and I and her sister got who was on a holiday from England.Really warm greeting from all the staff and the owner it looked a bit upmarket but nice surroundings luckily we managed the early bird menu.Selection of food on menu excellent, prices keen not just the early bird menu.Food presentation superb from starters to main course 10 out of 10 here all round.No doubt will be back next time in Aldo's Ardglass

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CowanFamily . 2017-05-25

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I have had a number of meals in Aldos ranging from family meals to special events with larger numbers and have never been disappointed. The food is of a consistently high quality, with a really good menu. The service is excellent from very friendly, well trained and knowledgeable staff led admirably by Niall. No hesitation in recommending this restaurant.

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SeamusFay . 2017-05-24

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Had a lovely meal to celebrate a family occasion. Felt very well looked after by the attentive staff. The food was excellent and the decor looked smart. Very reasonably priced. Would return again.

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jarlathquinn . 2017-05-23

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