Eat Local: Aldo’s Cucina Serves Up a Touch of Italy Everyday

Owner and chef Aldo Boreca opened his restaurant in 1996.

The cuisine is influenced by the food from Pannarano, Italy, Aldo's hometown.

The menu features Zucchini Fritta (one of our favorite items on the menu), Funghi Ripieni (mushrooms stuffed with crab meat in a garlic butter sauce) and Calamari Fritta, a variety of pasta dishes (the gnocchi and broccoli is said to be the best around) veal, chicken, steak and specialty seafood dishes. Although they are not required, we suggest you make reservations ahead of time by calling 973-872-1842.

Aldo’s Cucina Italian Restaurant is located at 761 Hamburg Turnpike.

BYOB, all major credit cards accepted.

Hours: Closed on Monday, Tuesday through Thursday: noon to 10 p.m., Friday: noon to 11 p.m., Saturday: 4:30 to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 9 p.m.

For more information, visit their Web site.